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EPA customer survey 2012
The EPA is currently surveying around 4,500 people who have done business with the organisation in the past year, asking them about their satisfaction with the information and services they have received. We will use this information to identify areas where we can make improvements to our service and processes, and also for reporting purposes. We expect to get preliminary results of the survey in July, and will publish a summary in The Bulletin when complete. We would like to thank customers for their participation in the survey. For further information on the survey, please contact Planning, Reporting and Communications Manager Lesley Meadows. Call for information on antifouling paints
The EPA is reassessing all biocides used as active ingredients in antifouling paints that are imported, manufactured and used in New Zealand. To prepare the formal reassessment application, we have carried out a preliminary assessment of the risks and benefits of using antifouling paints, as well as possible risk management options. We are now seeking feedback on these assessments. Any information we receive about specific benefits of using antifouling paints, the practicality of the options to manage risks and any gaps in our data, will be considered in the final decision. Any additional information that could help us to refine our preliminary risk assessment is also sought at this stage. The final decision will be made by an independent decision-making committee of the EPA. The deadline for providing your feedback to us is Friday 20 July 2012. Read more ... Feedback sought on insecticides
The EPA has released a series of preliminary sector assessments for feedback as part of the reassessment of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are used on a variety of agricultural and horticultural crops in New Zealand. In preparation for the formal reassessment, we have drafted preliminary sector assessments containing information on the sector's use of organophosphates and carbamates, a preliminary assessment of the risks and possible options for managing them. These assessments are not complete. Where there are gaps in our data, we need industry to provide information to help us fully understand the current situation. The information you provide us on actual use patterns, alternative risk assessments or benefits of the substance to your sector, will inform the final decision. Feedback is due by 31 July 2012. Read more ... Recent publicationsThe EPA has released its Statement of Intent for the years 2012 to 2017. Hazardous Substances (HS)1 May 2012 to 31 May 2012 The applications and decisions in The Bulletin are for reference only. Full details and submissions forms are available on the Environmental Protection Authority website and may also be advertised in industry or specialist publications in certain circumstances. To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in. HS notified applications received and open for submissionsAPP201366 by Syngenta Crop Protection Ltd, to reassess Seguris Flexi to allow its application at rates above the current maximum application rate and to include use on additional crops Submission period: 29 May 2012 - 11 July 2012 HS non-notified applications receivedAPP201356 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to manufacture, in containment, and export RS2057HP, which is to be used as an injectable veterinary medicine designed for the use as a reversal of xylazine-induced sedation and xylazine-ketamine anaesthesia in dogs and cats Formally received: 2 May 2012 APP201357 by BASF New Zealand Limited - Head Office, to import Opus Ultimate, containing epoxiconazole as the active ingredient, for use as a fungicide to control foliar diseases on cereals Formally received: 3 May 2012 APP201252 by Landcare Research, to import or manufacture in containment Kolee baits, containing 8g/kg cholecalciferol, for use in a field trial at Retaruke to test the efficiency of ground control of possums following aerial prefeeding Formally received: 4 May 2012 APP201360 by Biotelliga Limited, to manufacture eNtomate ECO, containing the active ingredient canola oil, for use as an adjuvant (assist wetting and adhesion of pesticides) and insecticide for horticultural crops for the control of insect pests. This product is of a different formulation to other spraying oils used in horticulture Formally received: 7 May 2012 APP201334 by Turf Culture Pty Ltd, to import or manufacture Turf Culture Azoxy 250 SC NZ Fungicide containing 250g/L azoxystrobin in the form of a suspension concentrate, for use as a fungicide for the controls of a range of turf diseases in golf courses, playing fields, amenity areas and lawns Formally received: 11 May 2012 APP201369 by AgriNova NZ Ltd t/a Gro-Chem, to import Megastar, containing the active ingredient flusilazole, for use as a fungicide in commercial orchards Formally received: 16 May 2012 APP201371 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to import DAPI for use as a raw material in the manufacture of veterinary medicines for cattle Formally received: 17 May 2012 APP201316 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to manufacture and export JG1243 as a veterinary medicine designed to treat and prevent infections in poultry Formally received: 18 May 2012 APP201319 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to manufacture and export JG1214 as an orally administered veterinary medicine designed to treat and control parasites in farm animals Formally received: 18 May 2012 APP201350 by Agronica New Zealand Limited, to import Mirador Xtra, a fungicide containing azoxystrobin and epoxiconazole, to be used for the control of a wide range of diseases in wheat, barley, ryegrass seed crops, sweet corn and maize Formally received: 18 May 2012 APP201359 by Zelam Limited, to import or manufacture Ombre, containing the active ingredient mesotrione, for the control of broadleaf weeds in agricultural crops Formally received: 18 May 2012 APP201280 by Agronica New Zealand Limited, to import Optimus 175 EC, containing Trinexapac-ethyl as the active ingredient, for use as a plant growth regulator to reduce the risk of lodging in Wheat, Barley and Oats and to promote seed yield increases in Ryegrass seed crops Formally received: 23 May 2012 APP201318 by Jurox New Zealand Limited, to import Jurox Formulation C036A for use as a spray-on ectoparasiticide for the control of flystrike in sheep Formally received: 24 May 2012 APP201293 by Norbrook NZ Limited, to import or manufacture FLOR, containing Florenicol, for use as a broad spectrum antibiotic for cattle and pigs Formally received: 29 May 2012 HS decisions on applicationsDecisions were made by the Board of the EPA on the following applications: APP201312 by Uranium One Australia Pty Ltd, to extend the approval granted under approval code TNS100017 (APP201137) to include Tauranga as an additional port of transhipment Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 8 May 2012 APP201230 by Syngenta Crop Protection to determine whether there are grounds for the reassessment of Seguris Flexi, containing the active ingredient isopyrazam Application decision: Grounds exist for reassessment Decision notified: 9 May 2012 APP201260 by National Drug Intelligence Bureau to determine whether there are proper grounds for the reassessment of multiple substances that are used as precursors in the manufacture of methamphetamine Application decision: Grounds exist for reassessment Decision notified: 22 May 2012 HS decisions on applications - delegated authority to the Chief ExecutiveDecisions were made by the Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority, acting under delegated power from the Board, on the following applications: APP201104 by Turf Culture Pty Limited, to import or manufacture Trinex 250 EC NZ containing trinexapac-ethyl (250g/l) for use as a plant growth regulator on amenity turf for the inhibition of grass growth Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 3 May 2012 APP201256 by Alleva Animal Health Limited, to import and manufacture RH0041, a topical veterinary medicine for the control and treatment of internal and external parasites of livestock Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 8 May 2012 APP201274 by Etec Crop Solutions Limited, to import Metzin, with the active ingredient metribuzin, for use as a herbicide on a range of crops Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 11 May 2012 APP201338 by Alleva Animal Health Limited, to import or manufacture Alleva Reflex Pour-On, containing Abamectin, for use as a veterinary medicine on cattle to control internal and external parasites Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 11 May 2012 APP201053 by Scotts Australia Pty Ltd, to import DEFENDER HOME DEFENSE containing bifenthrin insecticide, for use as a ready to use indoor and outdoor surface spray to control insect pests in domestic situations Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 16 May 2012 APP201279 by Phoenix Pharm Distributors Ltd, to import or manufacture ROTA for use as a vaccine in cattle Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 16 May 2012 APP201219 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture JG2111 as a veterinary medicine for use in cattle Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 17 May 2012 APP201083 by Pfizer New Zealand Limited, to import FP-472,295 - a veterinary medicine (antibiotic) for use in food producing animals Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 24 May 2012 ERMA200863 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to import Luna Devotion, containing fluopyram and triadimenol, as a fungicide for the control of white rot on onions Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 24 May 2012 APP201240 by Agronica New Zealand Limited, to import for release Evoke, a fungicide containing cyprodinil as the active ingredient, for the control of black spot, powdery mildew and dry eye rot in apples, black spot in pears, and blossom blight in peaches and nectarines Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 28 May 2012 APP201301 by HaS Expertise Ltd, to manufacture J57.59 for use as a timber treatment concentrate Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 29 May 2012 APP201328 by Ethical Agents Veterinary Marketing Ltd, to import or Diaproof K, containing a mix of electrolytes, for use as a veterinary medicine Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 29 May 2012 APP201351 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to manufacture the veterinary medicine, C12059HP, which is to be administered by slow intravenous injection for use as an antidote for lead poisoning. Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 29 May 2012 APP201361 by Alleva Animal Health Limited, to import and manufacture RH00101, for use as an injectable veterinary medicine to control parasites in cattle Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 29 May 2012 APP201148 by Novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Limited, to import or manufacture the Onsior product range containing the active ingredient robenacoxib for use as a veterinary medicine on cats and dogs Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 30 May 2012 Test CertifiersThe Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority, acting under delegated power from the Board, reached a decision on the following applications. The full requirements and limitations for the following Test Certifiers are available on our public register or website. TST100089, to approve Nathan Arlidge as a test certifier Application decision: Approved with Limitations Decision notified: 4 May 2012 TST100090, to approve Prince Anderson as a test certifier Application decision: Approved with Limitations Decision notified: 4 May 2012 TST100091, to approve Matthew Shortall as a test certifier Application decision: Approved with Limitations Decision notified: 18 May 2012 New Organisms (NO)1 May 2012 to 31 May 2012 The applications and decisions in The Bulletin are for reference only. Full details and submissions forms are available on the Environmental Protection Authority website and may also be advertised in industry or specialist publications in certain circumstances. To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in. NO non-notified applications receivedAPP201297 by Victoria University of Wellington, to import marine macroalgae into containment for the purpose of scientific research Formally received 11 May 2012 APP201315 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (Auckland), to develop genetically modified Escherichia coli, yeast and animal cell lines for cell-based assays and in vitro models to study the broad physiological interactions of food and food-based components with the human body NO applications withdrawnThe following application has been withdrawn: APP201282 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (Hamilton), to develop plant pathogenic and plant associated bacteria with genes of various constructs that code for fluorescent proteins to track where bacteria enter, aggregate, and multiply in host plants Application withdrawn: 28 May 2012 NO decisions on applicationsDecisions were made by the Board of the EPA on the following applications: ERMA200833 by LanzaTech New Zealand Limited, to release from containment the anaerobic microorganism Clostridium magnum Application decision: Approved Decision notified: 4 May 2012 ERMA200908 by Auckland Zoological Park, to import komodo dragons, naked mole rats, plumed basilisks and bush dogs to aid conservation and education through public display and captive breeding Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 29 May 2012 NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to the Chief ExecutiveA decision was made by the Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority, acting under delegated power from the Board, on the following application: APP201283 by University of Canterbury, to import the filamentous fungus Neurospora crassa that has been transformed to express the fluorescent protein Lifeact Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 15 May 2012 NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCsA decision was made by an institution acting under delegated powers from the Board on the following application: APP201374 by University of Otago, to import a strain of the root nodule bacterium Mesorhizobium loti that has been genetically modified to express the fluorescent protein DsRed Application decision: Approved with Controls Decision notified: 24 May 2012 NO amendments to approvals - delegated authority to IBSCsThe following amendments made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, were decided by institutions acting under delegated power from the EPA: GMD06061 (GMO06/MU007) by Massey University, to make a minor amendment to GMD06061 Amendment notified: 25 May 2012 APP201008 (GMO11/UA002) by University of Auckland, to make a minor amendment Amendment notified: 15 May 2012 APP201123 (GMO11/UA006) by University of Auckland, to make a minor amendment to APP201123 Amendment notified: 15 May 2012 Resource ManagementThe following proposals of national significance are currently being managed by the Environmental Protection Authority. Transmission Gully Roading ProposalA request from the New Zealand Transport Agency, Porirua City Council and Transpower New Zealandfor Resource Consents and Notices of Requirement relating to the proposed Transmission Gully Proposal. King Salmon Plan Change RequestA request from New Zealand King Salmon to change the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan. Emissions TradingThe administration functions of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) have been transferred from their previous homes in the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Economic Development to the EPA. How the scheme is run remains the same. Read more ... |
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