Northeastern IPM Center
EPA Seeks Public Comments on Data Requirements for Biochemical and Microbial Pesticides

1. March 8, 2006: EPA released for public comment a proposed rule to update data requirements per 40 CFR, Part 158 for the registration of biochemical and microbial pesticides. The proposal includes revision of the definition of these 2 types of pesticides. The public comment period is open until June 6, 2006. See the proposed rule at www.epa.gov/ fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-08/p2185.htm to review for comment; it contains further directions on how to submit comments to EPA on the proposed rule.

2. EPA is holding 2 public workshops to discuss the provisions of this proposed rulemaking. This rule is limited to biochemicals and microbials.

The first publc workshop will take place in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday, March 30, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST) in Room 1126 (Fishbowl) of EPAs Office of Pesticide Programs in Crystal City. The street address is 1801 S. ell St., Arlington, VA. If you are unable to attend this workshop in person, conference lines are available:

Dial-in Number: 866-299-3188; Conference Code: 703-305-6598

The second public workshop will take place in Sacramento, CA, on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PST) at the University of California at Davis Extension, Sutter Square Galleria, Room No. 209. The street address is 2901 K Street, Sacramento, CA.

Visitor information for this location is available at www.metrochamber.org, or by calling the UC-Davis Extension at 916-327-7072. (note- there is no conferencing by phone for this workshop).

While no formal registration is required, please contact Nathanael Martin in EPAs Office of Pesticide Programs at 703-305-6475, or e-mail martin.nathanael@epa.gov if you plan to attend either session or conference in on the Washington DC session on March 30th.




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