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| Media Contact: Glenn Brank | March 18, 2008 (08-06) |
| 916-445-3974 gbrank@cdpr.ca.gov | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
DPR ONLINE BULLETIN
This informal, online bulletin from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) appears periodically. Our goal is to keep interested parties up to date on practical information, regulatory developments, and other announcements.
"CONTINGENCY" AIR RULES PROPOSED
Proposed "contingency" regulations to reduce pesticide air emissions are up for public comment until March 25.
ILLNESS CASES SUMMARIZED
Our 2006 pesticide illness reports are summarized.
INNOVATOR NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
There's still time to apply for an IPM Innovator Award; nominations close on May 30.
APPLY FOR GOVERNOR'S AWARD
Nominations are due May 20 for the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards Program.
TAC UPDATES
A draft report on listing endosulfan as a toxic air contaminant is posted.
Methidathion has been designated a toxic air contaminant.
HELPING EMPLOYERS COMPLY WITH LAWS
We've recently reorganized our compliance assistance webpages to make it easier to stay on the right side of the law. For example, changes in our
respiratory protection rules are explained. And we offer guidance for new
field fumigant rules.
LICENSING RESULTS POSTED
Results are posted for recent licensing exams in Arcadia, San Jose, Fresno, and Red Bluff.
AGENDA FOR PREC
The agenda is posted for a Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee meeting on March 21.
ROAD MAP TO THE FUTURE
Our strategic plan has been updated.
REEVALUATION STATUS UPDATED
A semiannual status report on pesticides currently under reevaluation is posted.
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