Hi Everyone,
Please note submissions to the EPA close on the 2nd September re the following:
Application APP202142 initiated by Environmental Protection Authority to review and implement appropriate non-contact periods for certain organophosphate or carbamate plant protection substances, in order to protect bees, and other insect pollinators, against adverse effects arising from post-application exposure to the substances, which we believe you may have an interest in.
Relevant application documents can be found on EPA website links: http://www..epa.govt.nz/consultations/hazardous-substances/Pages/Modified-reassessment-of-certain-OPC-substances_APP202142.aspx or http://www.epa.govt.nz/search-databases/Pages/applications-details.aspx?appID=APP202142 ..
This application meets EPA criteria to be open for submission from members of the public and relevant agencies. The submission period opens on 22 July 2014 and closes on 2 September 2014 5pm, which is the last date we will accept submissions. Submissions may be forward by post or email:
Applications and Assessment: Hazardous Substances
Environmental Protection Authority
