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commercial citrus production to
examine the efficacy of in-ground
granular applications containing
dinotefuran and foliar sprays containing
bifenthrin, deltamethrin, dinotefuran, or
a mixture of imidacloprid and
cyfluthrin as pesticide treatments for
ACP. We have found them to be
effective in treating regulated nursery
stock for ACP.
Accordingly, we have completed an
assessment of the environmental
impacts anticipated from a control
program that would incorporate the
provisions of the latest Federal order,
the use of these new granular
applications and foliar sprays as
treatments for ACP, and additional
measures that are currently not included
in the July 29, 2009 Federal Order but
that we consider necessary to prevent
the spread of citrus greening and ACP
to currently unaffected areas of the
United States.
APHIS’ review and analysis of these
potential environmental impacts are
documented in detail in an
environmental assessment titled
‘‘Quarantine and Interstate Movement of
Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus
Psyllid’’ (July 2009). We are making this
assessment available to the public for
review and comment. We will consider
all comments that we receive on or
before the date listed under the heading
DATES at the beginning of this notice.
The environmental assessment may
be viewed on the Regulations.gov Web
site or in our reading room (see
ADDRESSES above for instructions for
accessing the document on
Regulations.gov and information on the
location and hours of the reading room).
You may request paper copies of the
environmental assessment by calling or
writing to the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please
refer to title of the assessment when
requesting copies.
The environmental assessment has
been prepared in accordance with: (1)
The National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), (2) regulations of the
Council on Environmental Quality for
implementing the procedural provisions
of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), (3)
USDA regulations implementing NEPA
(7 CFR part 1b), and (4) APHIS’ NEPA
Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part
372).
Done in Washington, DC, this 2nd day of
September 2009.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–TM–09–0060; TM–09–07]
Notice of Meeting of the National
Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, the Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) is announcing a
forthcoming meeting of the National
Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
DATES: The meeting dates are Tuesday,
November 3, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, November 5,
2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requests from
individuals and organizations wishing
to make oral presentations at the
meeting are due by the close of business
on October 19, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place
at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10
Thomas Circle, NW., Washington, DC
20005.
• Requests for copies of the NOSB
meeting agenda, may be sent to Ms.
Valerie Frances, Executive Director,
NOSB, USDA–AMS–TMP–NOP, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., Room 4004–
So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250–0268. The NOSB meeting agenda
and proposed recommendations may
also be viewed at https://
www.ams.usda.gov/nop.
• Comments on proposed NOSB
recommendations may be submitted by
the close of business of October 19,
2009, in writing to Ms. Valerie Frances
at either the postal address above or via
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov only. The
comments should identify Docket No.
AMS–TM–09–0060. It is our intention
to have all comments to this notice
whether they are submitted by mail or
the Internet available for viewing on the
https://www.regulations.gov Web site.
• Requests to make an oral
presentation at the meeting may also be
sent by October 19, 2009, to Ms. Valerie
Frances at the postal address above, by
e-mail at valerie.frances@ams.usda.gov,
via facsimile at (202) 205–7808, or
phone at (202) 720–3252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Valerie Frances, Executive Director,
NOSB, National Organic Program
(NOP), (202) 720–3252, or visit the NOP
Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/
nop.
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Section
2119 (7 U.S.C. 6518) of the Organic
Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA),
as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.)
requires the establishment of the NOSB.
The purpose of the NOSB is to make
recommendations about whether a
substance should be allowed or
prohibited in organic production or
handling, to assist in the development
of standards for substances to be used in
organic production, and to advise the
Secretary on other aspects of the
implementation of the OFPA. The
NOSB met for the first time in
Washington, DC, in March 1992, and
currently has six subcommittees
working on various aspects of the
organic program. The committees are:
Compliance, Accreditation, and
Certification; Crops; Handling;
Livestock; Materials; and Policy
Development.
In August of 1994, the NOSB
provided its initial recommendations for
the NOP to the Secretary of Agriculture.
Since that time, the NOSB has
submitted 170 addenda to its
recommendations and reviewed more
than 353 substances for inclusion on the
National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances. The Department of
Agriculture (USDA) published its final
National Organic Program regulation in
the Federal Register on December 21,
2000, (65 FR 80548). The rule became
effective April 21, 2001.
In addition, the OFPA authorizes the
National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances and provides that no
allowed or prohibited substance would
remain on the National List for a period
exceeding five years unless the
exemption or prohibition is reviewed
and recommended for renewal by the
NOSB and adopted by the Secretary of
Agriculture. This expiration is
commonly referred to as sunset of the
National List. The National List appears
at 7 CFR part 205, subpart G.
The principal purposes of the NOSB
meeting are to provide an opportunity
for the NOSB to receive an update from
the USDA/NOP and hear progress
reports from NOSB committees
regarding work plan items and proposed
action items. The last NOSB meeting
was held on May 4–6, 2009, in
Washington, DC.
At its last meeting, the Board
recommended the addition of three
materials with one on the National List
§ 205.601 for use in crops, one on
§ 205.603 for use in livestock and with
one on § 205.606 for use in handling.
At this meeting, the NOSB will
conclude its review of 11 of the 12
materials scheduled to expire after
September 12, 2011. There are two
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synthetic substances: Hydrogen chloride
(CAS # 7647–01–0) and Ferric
phosphate (CAS # 10045–86–0),
currently allowed for use in organic
crop production, that will no longer be
allowed for use after September 12,
2011. There are ten materials: Egg white
lysozyme (CAS # 9001–63–2), L–Malic
acid (CAS # 97–67–6), Microorganisms,
Activated charcoal (CAS #s 7440–44–0;
64365–11–3), Cyclohexylamine (CAS #
108–91–8), Diethylaminoethanol (CAS #
100–37–8), Octadecylamine (CAS #
124–30–1), Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic
acid (CAS # 79–21–0), Sodium acid
pyrophosphate (CAS # 7758–16–9), and
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (CAS #
7722–88–5), currently allowed for use in
organic handling, that will no longer be
allowed for use after September 12,
2011. The sunset review process must
be concluded no later than September
12, 2011. If renewal is not concluded by
those dates, the use of these 12 materials
will no longer be in compliance with
the NOP.
The NOSB will also begin its review
pertaining to the continued exemption
(use) of 37 agricultural products not
commercially available as organic that
are scheduled to expire after June 27,
2012. These products are allowed for
use in organic handling in or on
processed products based on final
commercial availability determinations
by accredited certifying agents. The
NOSB will also begin its review
pertaining to the continued exemption
(use) and prohibition of 166 substance
listings used in organic production and
handling scheduled to expire after
October 7, 2012.
At this meeting, the Policy
Development Committee will present
recommendations regarding revisions to
the NOSB Policy and Procedures
Manual.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and
Certification Committee will present
their recommendation to the NOP for
use as guidance for retailers, accredited
certifying agents, and the NOP on the
allowance and use of voluntary retail
certification, and their recommendation
for rule change on the regulation of
personal body care products under the
NOP.
The Crops Committee will present
recommendations on the materials
peracetic acid and manganese sulfate
monohydrate petitioned for use in crops
on § 205.601.
The Crops Committee will conclude
their review on the continued use of the
material exemptions for Hydrogen
chloride (CAS # 7647–01–0) and will
continue their review on the continued
use of Ferric phosphate (CAS # 10045–
86–0), with their respective annotations
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and limitations, currently allowed for
use in organic crop production, that will
no longer be allowed for use after
September 12, 2011.
The Crops Committee will begin their
review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) the following synthetic
substances allowed for use in on
§ 205.601 that are scheduled to expire
after October 7, 2012 from use in
organic crop production: Ethanol;
Isopropanol; Calcium hypochlorite;
Chlorine dioxide; Sodium hypochlorite;
Hydrogen peroxide; Soap-based
algicide/demossers; Herbicides, soapbased; Newspaper or other recycled
paper, without glossy or colored inks;
Plastic mulch and covers; Newspapers
or other recycled paper, without glossy
or colored inks; Soaps, ammonium;
Ammonium carbonate; Boric acid;
Elemental sulfur (3 uses); Lime sulfur;
Oils, horticultural-narrow range oils as
dormant, suffocating, and summer oils
(2 uses); Soaps, insecticidal; Sticky
traps/barriers; Pheromones; Sulfur
dioxide; Vitamin D3; Copper hydroxide;
Copper oxide; Copper oxychloride;
Copper sulfate (2 uses); Hydrated lime;
Hydrogen peroxide; Lime sulfur;
Potassium bicarbonate; Streptomycin;
Tetracycline (oxytetracycline calcium
complex); Aquatic plant extracts (other
than hydrolyzed); Humic acids; Lignin
sulfonate; Magnesium sulfate; Soluble
boron products; Sulfates, carbonates,
oxides, or silicates of zinc, copper, iron,
manganese, molybdenum, selenium,
and cobalt; Liquid fish products;
Vitamin B1; Vitamin C; Vitamin E;
Ethylene gas; Lignin sulfonate; Sodium
silicate; and EPA List 4–Inerts of
Minimal Concern.
The Crops Committee will begin their
review pertaining to the continued
prohibition of the following synthetic
substances on § 205.602 which are
scheduled to expire and be allowed for
use after October 7, 2012 in organic crop
production: Ash from manure burning;
Arsenic; Lead salts; Potassium chloride;
Sodium fluoaluminate (mined); Sodium
nitrate; Strychnine; and Tobacco dust
(nicotine sulfate).
The Materials Committee will present
its recommendation to the NOP for rule
change on various definitions and the
use of nanotechnology in organic
standards.
The Livestock Committee will present
their recommendations on the material
Eprinomectin petitioned for use in
livestock production on § 205.603.
The Livestock Committee will present
its recommendations on technical
corrections to the annotations for the
materials: Vaccines, Excipients,
Chlorhexidine, and Xylazine currently
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allowed on § 205.603 for use in organic
livestock production.
The Livestock Committee will also
present their recommendations to the
NOP in regards to the development of
more specific standards for the
improvement of animal welfare under
organic management and for the
development of organic aquaculture
standards for bivalves.
The Livestock Committee will begin
their review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of the following
synthetic substances allowed for use in
organic livestock production on
§ 205.603 that are scheduled to expire
after October 7, 2012: Ethanol;
Isopropanol; Aspirin; Vaccines;
Chlorhexidine; Calcium hypochlorite.
Chlorine dioxide; Sodium hypochlorite;
Electrolytes; Glucose; Glycerine;
Hydrogen peroxide; Iodine; Magnesium
sulfate; Oxytocin; Ivermectin;
Phosphoric acid; Copper sulfate; Iodine;
Lidocaine; Lime, hydrated; Mineral oil;
Procaine; Trace minerals; Vitamins; EPA
List 4–Inerts of Minimal Concern.
The Livestock Committee will also
begin their review pertaining to the
continued prohibition of the following
synthetic substance on § 205.604 which
is scheduled to expire and be allowed
for use after October 7, 2012 in organic
livestock production: Strychnine.
The Materials and Handling
Committees will jointly present their
recommendations to the NOP to clarify
the definitions of the National List.
The Handling Committee will
conclude their review on the continued
use of the material exemptions for ten
materials: Egg White Lysozyme (CAS #
9001–63–2), L-Malic acid (CAS # 97–
67–6), Microorganisms, Activated
charcoal (CAS #s 7440–44–0; 64365–11–
3), Cyclohexylamine (CAS # 108–91–8),
Diethylaminoethanol (CAS # 100–37–8),
Octadecylamine (CAS # 124–30–1),
Peracetic acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS #
79–21–0), Sodium acid pyrophosphate
(CAS # 7758–16–9), and Tetrasodium
pyrophosphate (CAS # 7722–88–5), with
their respective annotations and
limitations currently allowed for use in
organic handling on § 205.605, that will
no longer be allowed for use after
September 12, 2011.
The Handling Committee will begin
their review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of the nonorganically
produced agricultural products allowed
as ingredients in or on processed
products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ on
§ 205.606 depending on final
commercial availability determinations
performed by accredited certifying
agents scheduled to expire after June 27,
2012.
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The following are allowed as color
ingredients from agricultural products:
Annatto extract color (pigment CAS #
1393–63–1)—water and oil soluble; Beet
juice extract color (pigment CAS #
7659–95–2); Beta-Carotene extract color
from carrots (CAS # 1393–63–1); Black
currant juice color (pigment CAS #’s:
528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–
01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3); Black/
Purple carrot juice color (pigment CAS
#’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5,
134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3);
Blueberry juice color (pigment CAS #’s:
528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–
01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3); Carrot
juice color (pigment CAS # 1393–63–1);
Cherry juice color (pigment CAS #’s:
528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–5, 134–
01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–3);
Chokeberry—Aronia juice color
(pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0,
643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and
134–04–3); Elderberry juice color
(pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0,
643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and
134–04–3); Grape juice color (pigment
CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–
5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–
3); Grape skin extract color (pigment
CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0, 643–84–
5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and 134–04–
3); Paprika color—dried powder and
vegetable oil extract (CAS # 68917–78–
2); Pumpkin juice color (pigment CAS #
127–40–2); Purple potato juice color
(pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0,
643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and
134–04–3); Red cabbage extract color
(pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0,
643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and
134–04–3); Red radish extract color
(pigment CAS #’s: 528–58–5, 528–53–0,
643–84–5, 134–01–0, 1429–30–7, and
134–04–3); Saffron extract color
(pigment CAS # 1393–63–1), and
Turmeric extract color (CAS # 458–37–
7).
The following are allowed as
ingredients or processing aids from
agricultural products: Casings, from
processed intestines (no CAS #); Celery
powder (No CAS #); Chia (Salvia
hispanica L.) (no CAS #); Dillweed oil
(CAS # 8006–75–5); Fish oil (Fatty acid
CAS #’s: 10417–94–4, and 25167–62–8);
Fructooligosaccharides (CAS # 308066–
66–2); Galangal, frozen (no CAS #);
Gelatin (CAS # 9000–70–8); Hops
(Humulus lupulus) (no CAS #); Inulin,
oligofructose enriched (CAS # 9005–80–
5); Konjac flour (CAS # 37220–17–0);
Lemongrass, frozen (no CAS #); Orange
shellac, unbleached (CAS # 9000–59–3);
Pepper, chipotle chile (no CAS #);
Sweet potato starch, for bean thread
production only (no CAS #); Turkish
bay leaves (no CAS #); Wakame seaweed
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(Undaria pinnatifida) (no CAS #); and
Whey protein concentrate (no CAS #).
The Handling Committee will begin
their review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of the following
nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances
allowed as ingredients in or on
processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’
or ‘‘made with organic (specified
ingredients or food groups(s)) currently
scheduled for expiration after October 7,
2012 from § 205.605 as (a)
Nonsynthetics allowed: Acids (Alginic;
Citric; and Lactic); Bentonite; Calcium
carbonate; Calcium chloride;
Carageenan; Dairy cultures;
Diatomaceous earth; Enzymes; Flavors;
Kaolin; Magnesium sulfate; Nitrogen;
Oxygen; Perlite; Potassium chloride;
Potassium iodide; Sodium bicarbonate;
Sodium carbonate; Waxes; Yeast
(Autolysate; Bakers; Brewers;
Nutritional; and Smoked).
The Handling Committee will begin
their review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of the following
nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances
allowed as ingredients in or on
processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’
or ‘‘made with organic (specified
ingredients or food groups(s)) currently
scheduled for expiration after October 7,
2012 listed on § 205.605 as (b)
Synthetics allowed: Alginates;
Ammonium bicarbonate; Ammonium
carbonate; Ascorbic acid; Calcium
citrate; Calcium hydroxide; Calcium
phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and
tribasic); Carbon dioxide; Chlorine
materials (Calcium hypochlorite;
Chlorine dioxide; and Sodium
hypochlorite); Ethylene; Ferrous sulfate;
Glycerides (mono and di) Glycerin;
Hydrogen peroxide; Lecithin—bleached;
Magnesium carbonate; Magnesium
chloride; Magnesium stearate; Nutrient
vitamins and minerals; Ozone; Pectin
(low-methoxy); Phosphoric acid;
Potassium acid tartrate; Potassium
carbonate; Potassium citrate; Potassium
hydroxide; Potassium iodide; Potassium
phosphate; Silicon dioxide; Sodium
citrate; Sodium hydroxide; Sodium
phosphates; Sulfur dioxide;
Tocopherols; and Xanthan gum.
The Handling Committee will begin
their review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of the nonorganically
produced agricultural products allowed
as ingredients in or on processed
products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ on
§ 205.606 depending on final
commercial availability determinations
performed by accredited certifying
agents that are scheduled to expire after
October 7, 2012. They are as follows:
Cornstarch (native); Gums-water
extracted only (arabic, guar, locust bean,
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carob bean); Kelp; Lecithin-unbleached;
and Pectin (high-methoxy).
The Meeting is Open to the Public.
The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Tuesday, November 3,
2009, from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals and
organizations wishing to make oral
presentations at the meeting may
forward their requests by mail,
facsimile, e-mail, or phone to Ms.
Valerie Frances as listed in ADDRESSES
above. Individuals or organizations will
be given approximately five minutes to
present their views. All persons making
oral presentations are requested to
provide their comments in writing.
Written submissions may contain
information other than that presented at
the oral presentation. Anyone may
submit written comments at the
meeting. Persons submitting written
comments are asked to provide 30
copies.
Interested persons may visit the
NOSB portion of the NOP Web site at
https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop to view
available meeting documents prior to
the meeting, or visit https://
www.regulations.gov to submit and view
comments as provided for in ADDRESSES
above. Documents presented at the
meeting will be posted for review on the
NOP Web site approximately six weeks
following the meeting.
Dated: August 28, 2009.
Rayne Pegg,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-TM-09-0060; TM-09-07]
Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a
forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
DATES: The meeting dates are Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.; Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday,
November 5, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requests from individuals and
organizations wishing to make oral presentations at the meeting are due
by the close of business on October 19, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Washington Plaza Hotel,
10 Thomas Circle, NW., Washington, DC 20005.
Requests for copies of the NOSB meeting agenda, may be
sent to Ms. Valerie Frances, Executive Director, NOSB, USDA-AMS-TMP-
NOP, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 4004-So., Ag Stop 0268,
Washington, DC 20250-0268. The NOSB meeting agenda and proposed
recommendations may also be viewed at https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop.
Comments on proposed NOSB recommendations may be submitted
by the close of business of October 19, 2009, in writing to Ms. Valerie
Frances at either the postal address above or via the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov only. The comments should identify Docket
No. AMS-TM-09-0060. It is our intention to have all comments to this
notice whether they are submitted by mail or the Internet available for
viewing on the https://www.regulations.gov Web site.
Requests to make an oral presentation at the meeting may
also be sent by October 19, 2009, to Ms. Valerie Frances at the postal
address above, by e-mail at valerie.frances@ams.usda.gov, via facsimile
at (202) 205-7808, or phone at (202) 720-3252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Frances, Executive Director,
NOSB, National Organic Program (NOP), (202) 720-3252, or visit the NOP
Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 2119 (7 U.S.C. 6518) of the Organic
Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA), as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.)
requires the establishment of the NOSB. The purpose of the NOSB is to
make recommendations about whether a substance should be allowed or
prohibited in organic production or handling, to assist in the
development of standards for substances to be used in organic
production, and to advise the Secretary on other aspects of the
implementation of the OFPA. The NOSB met for the first time in
Washington, DC, in March 1992, and currently has six subcommittees
working on various aspects of the organic program. The committees are:
Compliance, Accreditation, and Certification; Crops; Handling;
Livestock; Materials; and Policy Development.
In August of 1994, the NOSB provided its initial recommendations
for the NOP to the Secretary of Agriculture. Since that time, the NOSB
has submitted 170 addenda to its recommendations and reviewed more than
353 substances for inclusion on the National List of Allowed and
Prohibited Substances. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) published
its final National Organic Program regulation in the Federal Register
on December 21, 2000, (65 FR 80548). The rule became effective April
21, 2001.
In addition, the OFPA authorizes the National List of Allowed and
Prohibited Substances and provides that no allowed or prohibited
substance would remain on the National List for a period exceeding five
years unless the exemption or prohibition is reviewed and recommended
for renewal by the NOSB and adopted by the Secretary of Agriculture.
This expiration is commonly referred to as sunset of the National List.
The National List appears at 7 CFR part 205, subpart G.
The principal purposes of the NOSB meeting are to provide an
opportunity for the NOSB to receive an update from the USDA/NOP and
hear progress reports from NOSB committees regarding work plan items
and proposed action items. The last NOSB meeting was held on May 4-6,
2009, in Washington, DC.
At its last meeting, the Board recommended the addition of three
materials with one on the National List Sec. 205.601 for use in crops,
one on Sec. 205.603 for use in livestock and with one on Sec. 205.606
for use in handling.
At this meeting, the NOSB will conclude its review of 11 of the 12
materials scheduled to expire after September 12, 2011. There are two
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synthetic substances: Hydrogen chloride (CAS 7647-01-0) and
Ferric phosphate (CAS 10045-86-0), currently allowed for use
in organic crop production, that will no longer be allowed for use
after September 12, 2011. There are ten materials: Egg white lysozyme
(CAS 9001-63-2), L-Malic acid (CAS 97-67-6),
Microorganisms, Activated charcoal (CAS s 7440-44-0; 64365-11-
3), Cyclohexylamine (CAS 108-91-8), Diethylaminoethanol (CAS
100-37-8), Octadecylamine (CAS 124-30-1), Peracetic
acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS 79-21-0), Sodium acid
pyrophosphate (CAS 7758-16-9), and Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
(CAS 7722-88-5), currently allowed for use in organic
handling, that will no longer be allowed for use after September 12,
2011. The sunset review process must be concluded no later than
September 12, 2011. If renewal is not concluded by those dates, the use
of these 12 materials will no longer be in compliance with the NOP.
The NOSB will also begin its review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of 37 agricultural products not commercially available
as organic that are scheduled to expire after June 27, 2012. These
products are allowed for use in organic handling in or on processed
products based on final commercial availability determinations by
accredited certifying agents. The NOSB will also begin its review
pertaining to the continued exemption (use) and prohibition of 166
substance listings used in organic production and handling scheduled to
expire after October 7, 2012.
At this meeting, the Policy Development Committee will present
recommendations regarding revisions to the NOSB Policy and Procedures
Manual.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and Certification Committee will
present their recommendation to the NOP for use as guidance for
retailers, accredited certifying agents, and the NOP on the allowance
and use of voluntary retail certification, and their recommendation for
rule change on the regulation of personal body care products under the
NOP.
The Crops Committee will present recommendations on the materials
peracetic acid and manganese sulfate monohydrate petitioned for use in
crops on Sec. 205.601.
The Crops Committee will conclude their review on the continued use
of the material exemptions for Hydrogen chloride (CAS 7647-
01-0) and will continue their review on the continued use of Ferric
phosphate (CAS 10045-86-0), with their respective annotations
and limitations, currently allowed for use in organic crop production,
that will no longer be allowed for use after September 12, 2011.
The Crops Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) the following synthetic substances allowed
for use in on Sec. 205.601 that are scheduled to expire after October
7, 2012 from use in organic crop production: Ethanol; Isopropanol;
Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; Sodium hypochlorite; Hydrogen
peroxide; Soap-based algicide/demossers; Herbicides, soap-based;
Newspaper or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks;
Plastic mulch and covers; Newspapers or other recycled paper, without
glossy or colored inks; Soaps, ammonium; Ammonium carbonate; Boric
acid; Elemental sulfur (3 uses); Lime sulfur; Oils, horticultural-
narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils (2 uses);
Soaps, insecticidal; Sticky traps/barriers; Pheromones; Sulfur dioxide;
Vitamin D3; Copper hydroxide; Copper oxide; Copper
oxychloride; Copper sulfate (2 uses); Hydrated lime; Hydrogen peroxide;
Lime sulfur; Potassium bicarbonate; Streptomycin; Tetracycline
(oxytetracycline calcium complex); Aquatic plant extracts (other than
hydrolyzed); Humic acids; Lignin sulfonate; Magnesium sulfate; Soluble
boron products; Sulfates, carbonates, oxides, or silicates of zinc,
copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and cobalt; Liquid fish
products; Vitamin B1; Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Ethylene gas;
Lignin sulfonate; Sodium silicate; and EPA List 4-Inerts of Minimal
Concern.
The Crops Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued prohibition of the following synthetic substances on Sec.
205.602 which are scheduled to expire and be allowed for use after
October 7, 2012 in organic crop production: Ash from manure burning;
Arsenic; Lead salts; Potassium chloride; Sodium fluoaluminate (mined);
Sodium nitrate; Strychnine; and Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate).
The Materials Committee will present its recommendation to the NOP
for rule change on various definitions and the use of nanotechnology in
organic standards.
The Livestock Committee will present their recommendations on the
material Eprinomectin petitioned for use in livestock production on
Sec. 205.603.
The Livestock Committee will present its recommendations on
technical corrections to the annotations for the materials: Vaccines,
Excipients, Chlorhexidine, and Xylazine currently allowed on Sec.
205.603 for use in organic livestock production.
The Livestock Committee will also present their recommendations to
the NOP in regards to the development of more specific standards for
the improvement of animal welfare under organic management and for the
development of organic aquaculture standards for bivalves.
The Livestock Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the following synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic livestock production on Sec. 205.603 that are
scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012: Ethanol; Isopropanol;
Aspirin; Vaccines; Chlorhexidine; Calcium hypochlorite. Chlorine
dioxide; Sodium hypochlorite; Electrolytes; Glucose; Glycerine;
Hydrogen peroxide; Iodine; Magnesium sulfate; Oxytocin; Ivermectin;
Phosphoric acid; Copper sulfate; Iodine; Lidocaine; Lime, hydrated;
Mineral oil; Procaine; Trace minerals; Vitamins; EPA List 4-Inerts of
Minimal Concern.
The Livestock Committee will also begin their review pertaining to
the continued prohibition of the following synthetic substance on Sec.
205.604 which is scheduled to expire and be allowed for use after
October 7, 2012 in organic livestock production: Strychnine.
The Materials and Handling Committees will jointly present their
recommendations to the NOP to clarify the definitions of the National
List.
The Handling Committee will conclude their review on the continued
use of the material exemptions for ten materials: Egg White Lysozyme
(CAS 9001-63-2), L-Malic acid (CAS 97-67-6),
Microorganisms, Activated charcoal (CAS s 7440-44-0; 64365-11-
3), Cyclohexylamine (CAS 108-91-8), Diethylaminoethanol (CAS
100-37-8), Octadecylamine (CAS 124-30-1), Peracetic
acid/Peroxyacetic acid (CAS 79-21-0), Sodium acid
pyrophosphate (CAS 7758-16-9), and Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
(CAS 7722-88-5), with their respective annotations and
limitations currently allowed for use in organic handling on Sec.
205.605, that will no longer be allowed for use after September 12,
2011.
The Handling Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as
``organic'' on Sec. 205.606 depending on final commercial availability
determinations performed by accredited certifying agents scheduled to
expire after June 27, 2012.
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The following are allowed as color ingredients from agricultural
products: Annatto extract color (pigment CAS 1393-63-1)--
water and oil soluble; Beet juice extract color (pigment CAS
7659-95-2); Beta-Carotene extract color from carrots (CAS
1393-63-1); Black currant juice color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-
5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Black/Purple
carrot juice color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-
84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Blueberry juice color
(pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-
30-7, and 134-04-3); Carrot juice color (pigment CAS 1393-63-
1); Cherry juice color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0,
643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Chokeberry--Aronia juice
color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0,
1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Elderberry juice color (pigment CAS
's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and
134-04-3); Grape juice color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-
53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Grape skin extract
color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0,
1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Paprika color--dried powder and vegetable oil
extract (CAS 68917-78-2); Pumpkin juice color (pigment CAS
127-40-2); Purple potato juice color (pigment CAS
's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and
134-04-3); Red cabbage extract color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-
5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Red radish
extract color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0, 643-84-5,
134-01-0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3); Saffron extract color (pigment CAS
1393-63-1), and Turmeric extract color (CAS 458-37-
7).
The following are allowed as ingredients or processing aids from
agricultural products: Casings, from processed intestines (no CAS
); Celery powder (No CAS ); Chia (Salvia hispanica
L.) (no CAS ); Dillweed oil (CAS 8006-75-5); Fish
oil (Fatty acid CAS 's: 10417-94-4, and 25167-62-8);
Fructooligosaccharides (CAS 308066-66-2); Galangal, frozen
(no CAS ); Gelatin (CAS 9000-70-8); Hops (Humulus
lupulus) (no CAS ); Inulin, oligofructose enriched (CAS
9005-80-5); Konjac flour (CAS 37220-17-0);
Lemongrass, frozen (no CAS ); Orange shellac, unbleached (CAS
9000-59-3); Pepper, chipotle chile (no CAS ); Sweet
potato starch, for bean thread production only (no CAS );
Turkish bay leaves (no CAS ); Wakame seaweed (Undaria
pinnatifida) (no CAS ); and Whey protein concentrate (no CAS
).
The Handling Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled
as ``organic'' or ``made with organic (specified ingredients or food
groups(s)) currently scheduled for expiration after October 7, 2012
from Sec. 205.605 as (a) Nonsynthetics allowed: Acids (Alginic;
Citric; and Lactic); Bentonite; Calcium carbonate; Calcium chloride;
Carageenan; Dairy cultures; Diatomaceous earth; Enzymes; Flavors;
Kaolin; Magnesium sulfate; Nitrogen; Oxygen; Perlite; Potassium
chloride; Potassium iodide; Sodium bicarbonate; Sodium carbonate;
Waxes; Yeast (Autolysate; Bakers; Brewers; Nutritional; and Smoked).
The Handling Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled
as ``organic'' or ``made with organic (specified ingredients or food
groups(s)) currently scheduled for expiration after October 7, 2012
listed on Sec. 205.605 as (b) Synthetics allowed: Alginates; Ammonium
bicarbonate; Ammonium carbonate; Ascorbic acid; Calcium citrate;
Calcium hydroxide; Calcium phosphates (monobasic, dibasic, and
tribasic); Carbon dioxide; Chlorine materials (Calcium hypochlorite;
Chlorine dioxide; and Sodium hypochlorite); Ethylene; Ferrous sulfate;
Glycerides (mono and di) Glycerin; Hydrogen peroxide; Lecithin--
bleached; Magnesium carbonate; Magnesium chloride; Magnesium stearate;
Nutrient vitamins and minerals; Ozone; Pectin (low-methoxy); Phosphoric
acid; Potassium acid tartrate; Potassium carbonate; Potassium citrate;
Potassium hydroxide; Potassium iodide; Potassium phosphate; Silicon
dioxide; Sodium citrate; Sodium hydroxide; Sodium phosphates; Sulfur
dioxide; Tocopherols; and Xanthan gum.
The Handling Committee will begin their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as
``organic'' on Sec. 205.606 depending on final commercial availability
determinations performed by accredited certifying agents that are
scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012. They are as follows:
Cornstarch (native); Gums-water extracted only (arabic, guar, locust
bean, carob bean); Kelp; Lecithin-unbleached; and Pectin (high-
methoxy).
The Meeting is Open to the Public. The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Tuesday, November 3, 2009, from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals
and organizations wishing to make oral presentations at the meeting may
forward their requests by mail, facsimile, e-mail, or phone to Ms.
Valerie Frances as listed in ADDRESSES above. Individuals or
organizations will be given approximately five minutes to present their
views. All persons making oral presentations are requested to provide
their comments in writing. Written submissions may contain information
other than that presented at the oral presentation. Anyone may submit
written comments at the meeting. Persons submitting written comments
are asked to provide 30 copies.
Interested persons may visit the NOSB portion of the NOP Web site
at https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop to view available meeting documents
prior to the meeting, or visit https://www.regulations.gov to submit and
view comments as provided for in ADDRESSES above. Documents presented
at the meeting will be posted for review on the NOP Web site
approximately six weeks following the meeting.
Dated: August 28, 2009.
Rayne Pegg,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E9-21610 Filed 9-8-09; 8:45 am]
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