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Guidance Documents for the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
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The following is a list of documents to help explain the emerald ash borer quarantine and how to legally follow the Minnesota statute that restricts movement of materials that are likely to move emerald ash borer:

Guidance Document 1: Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Q & A

General Information on the EAB quarantine in a question and answer format for the general public.

Guidance Document 2: Heat Treatment for Firewood

A detailed information on what is entailed in a certification test and the requirements.

Guidance Document 3: Compliance Agreements for the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine

An explanation of the need and requirements of a compliance agreement.

Guidance Document 4: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as an Attachment to a Compliance Agreement

An explanation of how to complete the standard operating procedures for a compliance agreement

Guidance Document 5: Certificates issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for Plant Products

An explanation of the use and requirements for an MDA Certificate.