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GM opposition grows in China
Guard against Sudden Oak Death
Biotechnology notification; receipt of application
Geraniol; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance
Pesticides; Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions)
Citronellol; Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance
Approval and promulgation of air quality implementation plans; West Virginia; revision to the State implementation plan addressing sulfur dioxide in Marshall County
Fenpyroximate; time-limited pesticide tolerance extension
OPP pesticide research and training program; notice of funds availability
Carboxin; risk assessments; notice of availability
Pesticide product; registration approval
Tetraconazole; receipt of application for emergency exemption, solicitation of public comment
Pesticides; draft guidance on labeling statements on products used for adult mosquito control; notice of availability
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GM opposition grows in China
April 28, 2004
Green Consumer Guide
Research by Greenpeace is cited in this article as showing that consumers and manufacturers in the world’s largest food market, China, are becoming increasingly dismissive of genetically modified foods and ingredients.
The ‘Shoppers’ Guide to Avoiding GE (genetically engineered) Food’, recently published in China by the NGO, lists seventy-eight major manufacturers that have pledged to avoid use of biotechnology in their products in response to growing public opposition.
Internationally recognised brands such as Heinz, Danone and Lipton are among the producers that have taken the stance.
"Companies are committed to non-GE because GE food is unwanted," explained Sze Pang Cheung, of Greenpeace China. "GE food brings no benefits to consumers, but there are health risks and irreversible environmental threats. On the contrary, conventional soya has been consumed in China for 5000 years. Our common sense should tell us which is safer."
Recent public opinion studies carried out in Beijing find that an overwhelming majority (87%) of respondents demand that manufacturers clearly label any products that contain GM ingredients.
Guard against Sudden Oak Death
April 28, 2004
Vancouver Courier
42
Anne Marrison
This story says that gardeners need to be prepared to recognize and manage Sudden Oak Death, a fungal infection that has been killing oaks, arbutus, rhododendrons and evergreen huckleberries in California for about 15 years. The infection also affects a variety of other species.
Since Douglas firs are susceptible along with the vaccinium family (which includes blueberries and cranberries), there are major implications here for forestry and farm crops.
Spores are carried in rain and wind and on infected bark. Since shredded bark is a major component of nursery potting mixes and very high temperatures are needed to kill Sudden Oak Death spores, control can be difficult.
The disease has now been reported in a batch of 3,000 camellias imported into B.C. from California last fall. All unsold ones have been destroyed and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking anyone who bought a Monrovia camellia on or after Sept. 1 last fall to phone 604-666-4179.
This will bring an inspector to your door to collect and dispose of the camellia. Do not return the plants to the garden centre because this may endanger more stock.
Sudden Oak Death is easily spread. Plants that stood near the Monrovia camellias in garden centres have been quarantined pending testing.
Studies on this relatively new infection are continuing.
Research seems to indicate not all host plants are killed. However, they're certainly disfigured with symptoms that can include leaf blotches, wilting, twig and branch dieback and open-sore bark cankers that weep an inky liquid.
Biotechnology notification; receipt of application
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Notices]
[Page 23193-23194]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-58]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0128; FRL-7357-5]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an Biotechnology Notification from West Virginia University requesting review of a small-scale field test for genetically modified Cryphonectria parasitica (Chestnut tree blight fungus). The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments, identified by docket ID number OPP-2004-0128, must be received on or before May 13, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Schneider, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 703-308-8683; e-mail address:schneider.william@....
Geraniol; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23146-23151]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-13]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0068; FRL-7351-1]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the geraniol on all food commodity when applied/used to control Tetranychid mites. Natural Plant Protection S.A. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of geraniol.
DATES: This regulation is effective April 28, 2004. Objections and requests for hearings, identified by docket ID number OPP-2004-0068, must be received on or before June 28, 2004.
ADDRESSES: To submit a written objection or hearing request follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit VIII. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. EPA has established a [[Page 23147]] docket for this action under Docket ID number OPP-2004-0068. All documents in the docket are listed in the EDOCKET index at http://www.epa.gov/edocket.
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available.
Pesticides; Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions)
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23113-23142]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-11]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2003-0368; FRL-7335-4]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: EPA is adding a new section to part 180 to list the pesticide chemicals that are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance when used in food-contact surface sanitizing solutions. This list of exempt pesticide chemicals is duplicated from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations in 21 CFR 178.1010. For some of these chemical substances, EPA's list will use naming conventions differing from those used by FDA. Additionally, EPA is redesignating/ reorganizing Sec. 180.1001. This section of CFR will be split into five separate sections with no changes in text or content. DATES: This final rule is effective on April 28, 2004. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID number OPP-2003-0368 All documents in the docket are listed in the EDOCKET index at http://www.epa.gov/edocket.
Citronellol; Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23142-23146]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-12]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0067; FRL-7351-6]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the citronellol on all food commodity when applied/used to control Tetranychid mites. Natural Plant Protection S.A. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of citronellol. DATES: This regulation is effective April 28, 2004. Objections and requests for hearings, identified by docket ID number OPP-2004-0067, must be received on or before June 28, 2004.
ADDRESSES: To submit a written objection or hearing request follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit VIII. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket ID number OPP-2004-0067. All documents in the docket are listed in the EDOCKET index at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/.
Approval and promulgation of air quality implementation plans; West Virginia; revision to the State implementation plan addressing sulfur dioxide in Marshall County
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23162-23163]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-19]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[WV064-6033b; FRL-7652-5]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [[Page 23163]]
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY: EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia which consists of a Consent Order for PPG Industries, Inc., which will continue to achieve and maintain the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Marshall County, West Virginia. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by May 28, 2004.
Fenpyroximate; time-limited pesticide tolerance extension
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23163-23165]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-20]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0091; FRL-6773-2]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY: This document proposes the extension of time-limited tolerances for the combined residues of fenpyroximate benzoic acid, 4-[[[(E)-(1,3-dimethyl-5-phenoxy-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) methylene]amino] oxy]methyl]-, 1,1- dimethylethyl ester] and its z-isomer benzoic acid, 4-[[[[(Z)-(1,3-dimethyl-5-phenoxy-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) methylene]aminio]oxy]methyl]-,1,1-dimethylethyl ester)] in or on wine grapes and hops under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 28, 2004.
OPP pesticide research and training program; notice of funds availability
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23182-23186]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-55]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-019; FRL-7352-5]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals from colleges, universities and other institutions to train graduate and undergraduate students from culturally diverse backgrounds in the Agency's regulatory support and laboratory research activities. These activities are undertaken to provide safer, reduced risk pesticides and to protect public health and the environment. The laboratory research and regulatory support projects with OPP laboratories (located in Ft. Meade, MD) and divisions will be funded separately over a 5-year period. The total funding available for award for laboratory research projects involving graduate students in fiscal year (FY) 2004 is expected to be approximately $90,000. The total funding for regulatory support projects involving graduate and undergraduate students in FY 2004 will range from $60,000 to $100,000. At the conclusion of the first 1-year period of performance on each project, incremental funding may be available for each year, allowing the project to continue for up to 5 periods of performance (approximately 5 years), depending on applicant need and the Agency budget in outlying years. This program will support laboratory research training in areas such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) microarray analysis of toxicogenomic effects of pesticides on cell response and regulatory support training in areas such as the development of assessments of pesticide use patterns, as provided for in section 20 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). DATES: Applications must be received by EPA on or before May 28, 2004.
Carboxin; risk assessments; notice of availability
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23194-23197]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-59]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0124; FRL-7355-6]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's preliminary risk assessments and related documents for the pesticide seed treatment, carboxin, [[Page 23195]] and opens a public comment period on these documents. The public also is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED), for carboxin using a modified, four-phase public participation process. EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) use this process to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards. DATES: Comments, identified by docket indentification (ID) number OPP-2004-0124, must be received on or before June 28, 2004.
Pesticide product; registration approval
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23197-23198]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-60]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OPP-2004-0104; FRL-7354-2]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application to register the pesticide product ZONIXTM Biofungicide containing an active ngredient not included in any previously registered product pursuant to the provisions of section 3©(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.
Tetraconazole; receipt of application for emergency exemption, solicitation of public comment
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23198-23199]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-61]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0102; FRL-7354-7]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: EPA has received a quarantine exemption request from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to use the pesticide tetraconazole (CAS No. 112281-77-3) to treat up to 3.5 million acres of soybeans to control soybean rust. The Applicant proposes the use of a new chemical which has not been registered by EPA. EPA is soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to grant the exemption. DATES: Comments, identified by docket ID number OPP-2004-0102, must be received on or before May 13, 2004.
Pesticides; draft guidance on labeling statements on products used for adult mosquito control; notice of availability
April 28, 2004
[Federal Register: (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Page 23200-23202]
[DOCID:fr28ap04-62]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0018; FRL-7352-2]
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Agency seeks public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled ``Labeling Statements on Products Used for Adult Mosquito Control.'' This draft PR Notice provides guidance to registrants and others concerning EPA's policy on labeling statements for pesticide products used for wide-area applications to control adult mosquitoes. The specific label statements and label organization principles recommended in the draft PR Notice are intended to improve existing labels by clarifying language conveying environmental hazards posed by these products, as well as specific use directions and instructions to the applicators. The Agency believes that adoption of these recommendations will help pesticide users and pesticide enforcement officials to achieve more effective mosquito control and protection of public health, while ensuring that use of these products will not pose unreasonable risks to the environment. DATES: Comments, identified by docket ID number OPP-2004-0018, must be received on or before July 27, 2004.
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