Posted on April 10, 2018 by rhallberg
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft Science Policy to reduce the use of animals in testing chemicals to evaluate whether they cause an allergic reaction, inflammation or sensitization of the skin. The draft policy is open for public comment until June 9, 2018.
“This draft policy is another step toward achieving EPA’s goal of reducing the use of animals and increasing the use of cutting-edge science in chemical testing,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. Continue reading →
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Posted on March 8, 2018 by rhallberg
EPA’s priority is the safe use of pesticide products, while ensuring that registrant requirements remain reasonable.
In response to comments from states and pesticide registrants, EPA is releasing final guidance clarifying where first aid statements should appear on the label of pesticide products. EPA’s final guidance is consistent with the statute and addresses the concerns we heard from stakeholders. Continue reading →
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Posted on September 7, 2017 by rhallberg
On September 6, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a Federal Register Notice announcing proposed updates to Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10, “Notifications, Non-notifications and Minor Formulation Amendments.” This notice provides guidance to registrants submitting minor modifications to a registration that do not require extensive EPA review and do not have the potential to cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment.
Since the issuance of PRN 98-10, there have been various statutory and regulatory changes. For instance, certain actions previously covered by this PRN now fall within the actions scheduled under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). This notice will update and clarify what kinds of changes registrants can make by 1) notification to EPA, 2) non-notification to EPA and/or 3) submitting a minor formulation amendment to EPA. Continue reading →
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Posted on November 11, 2016 by rhallberg
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a great team of employees with strong commitments to ensure food safety, consumer protection, protect natural resources and promote economic development in Oregon.
This recruitment is for a permanent, full-time, classified position in the department’s Natural Resource Program Area, Pesticide program and is located in Salem, Oregon. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and will be used to fill an immediate vacancy and may be used for any future vacancies. Continue reading →
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Posted on October 15, 2014 by rhallberg
The EPA is registering the herbicide, Enlist Duo with first-time ever restrictions to manage the problem of resistant weeds. The pesticide is for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically-engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D and glyphosate. The agency’s decision reflects a large body of science and an understanding of the risk of pesticides to human health and the environment.
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Posted on April 11, 2013 by rhallberg
From Southeast Farm Press
In the March 27 Federal Register, EPA announced the availability of a document entitled, “Enhancing Stakeholder Input in the Pesticide Registration Review and ESA Consultation Processes and Development of Economically and Technologically Feasible Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives.”
The paper was jointly prepared by EPA, USDA and the National Marine Fisheries Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service (the Services).
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Posted on March 28, 2013 by rhallberg
The EPA will hold a workshop on April 10 to discuss new provisions in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2012, known as PRIA 3, and the agency’s experiences to date with its implementation. Plenary presentations will include discussions on what is new in PRIA 3, the 2-day label review process, new technical screening of applications, the EPA’s new similarity clinic process to handle applications for substantially similar products, changes in primary and secondary actions, and inert ingredients in pesticide products.
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EPA Releases Draft Policy to Reduce Animal Testing for Skin Sensitization
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft Science Policy to reduce the use of animals in testing chemicals to evaluate whether they cause an allergic reaction, inflammation or sensitization of the skin. The draft policy is open for public comment until June 9, 2018.
“This draft policy is another step toward achieving EPA’s goal of reducing the use of animals and increasing the use of cutting-edge science in chemical testing,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. Continue reading →
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