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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Plumas County Resource Advisory
Committee (RAC)
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: The Plumas County Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a
meeting on March 26, in Quincy, CA.
The purpose of the meeting is to review
applications for Cycle 10 funding and
select projects to be recommended to
the Plumas National Forest Supervisor
for calendar year 2011 funding
consideration. The funding is available
under Title II provisions of the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000.
DATES AND ADDRESSES: The meeting will
take place from 9:30–3 at the Mineral
Building Plumas/Sierra County
Fairgrounds, 208 Fairgrounds Road,
Quincy, CA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (or
for special needs): Lee Anne Schramel
Taylor, Forest Coordinator, USDA,
Plumas National Forest, P.O. Box
11500/159 Lawrence Street, Quincy,
CA, 95971; (530) 283–7850; or by e-mail
eatavlor@fs.fed.us.
Agenda
items for the March 26 meeting include:
(1) Forest Service Update; (2) Committee
Review of Applications; and, (3)
Recommendations for Cycle 10 funding
distribution. The meetings are open to
the public and individuals may address
the Committee after being recognized by
the Chair. Other RAC information may
be obtained at https://www.fs.fed.us/srs.
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Dated: March 8, 2010.
Mark Beaulieu,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–10–0021]
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 Monday,
April 26, 2010, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m.; Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, April 29, 2010,
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 Monday, April 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place
at the Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962
Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776.
• Requests for copies of the NOSB
meeting agenda, may be sent to Ms.
Valerie Frances, Executive Director,
NOSB, USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., Room 2646–
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.
• Written comments on proposed
NOSB recommendations must be
received by the close of business,
Monday, April 12, 2010. Written
comments may be submitted to Ms.
Valerie Frances at either the postal
address above, or electronically via
https://www.regulations.gov. The
comments should identify Docket No.
AMS–NOP–10–0021. 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 must be
received by April 12, 2010 to Ms.
Valerie Frances at either the postal
address above, by e-mail to
valerie.frances@ams.usda.gov, facsimile
at (202) 205–7808, or phone at (202)
720–3252.
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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 180 addenda to its
recommendations and reviewed more
than 357 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
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action items. The last NOSB meeting
was held on November 3–5, 2009, in
Washington, DC. At its last meeting, the
Board did not recommend the addition
of any new materials to the National
List, but did conclude its review of 11
of the 12 materials scheduled to expire
after September 12, 2011. In addition to
these 11 materials, there is one synthetic
substance: 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. 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.
At this meeting, the NOSB will
conclude their review on the continued
use of the material exemption for Ferric
phosphate (CAS # 10045–86–0), with its
respective annotations and limitations,
currently allowed for use in organic
crop production, that is scheduled to
expire after September 12, 2011.
Additionally, the NOSB will continue
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 continue its review
pertaining to the continued exemption
(use) and prohibition of 182 substances
used in organic production and
handling that are set to sunset on
October 7, 2012; the continued uses (2)
for one substance in organic crop and
livestock production that is due to
sunset on December 11, 2012; and 10
exempted substances for use in organic
livestock production that are due to
sunset on December 13, 2012.
Specifically, the Crops Committee
will conclude their review on the
continued use of the material exemption
for Ferric phosphate (CAS # 10045–86–
0), with its respective annotations and
limitations, currently allowed for use in
organic crop production, that is
scheduled to expire after September 12,
2011.
The Crops Committee will continue
their review pertaining to the continued
exemptions (use) for the following
synthetic substances, along with any
respective annotations and limitations,
which are allowed for use in organic
crop production per § 205.601 and are
scheduled to expire after October 7,
2012: Ethanol; Isopropanol; Calcium
hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; Sodium
hypochlorite; Hydrogen peroxide; Soap-
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based algicide/demossers; Herbicides,
soap-based; Plastic mulch and covers;
Newspapers or other recycled paper,
without glossy or colored inks (2 uses);
Soaps, ammonium; Ammonium
carbonate; Boric acid; Elemental sulfur
(3 uses); Lime sulfur (2 uses); 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; Potassium
bicarbonate; Streptomycin; Aquatic
plant extracts (other than hydrolyzed);
Humic acids; Lignin sulfonate (2 uses);
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; Sodium silicate; and EPA
List 4–Inerts of Minimal Concern.
The Crops Committee will continue
their review pertaining to the exemption
(use) of sucrose octanoate esters,
currently allowed for use in organic
crop production as per § 205.601, that is
scheduled to expire on December 11,
2012.
The Crops Committee will continue
their review pertaining to the continued
prohibition of the following
nonsynthetic substances, and any
respective annotations, which are
prohibited for use in organic crop
production as per § 205.602: Ash from
manure burning; Arsenic; Lead salts;
Potassium chloride; Sodium
fluoaluminate (mined); Sodium nitrate;
Strychnine; and Tobacco dust (nicotine
sulfate). The prohibition on each of
these substances is scheduled to expire
on October 7, 2012, after which each
substance would be allowed for use in
organic crop production unless the
prohibition is renewed.
The Crops Committee will present a
recommendation on production
standards for terrestrial plants in
containers and enclosures. The
Committee will also present a
recommendation offering guidance
regarding the use of inerts in pesticide
formulations due to their reassessment
under the Food Quality Protection Act
(FQPA) recently completed by the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
The Livestock Committee will present
their recommendation on synthetic
substances petitioned for continued use
as per § 205.603 (d): As feed additives:
(1) DL–Methionine, DL–Methionine—
hydroxy analog, and DL–Methionine—
hydroxy analog calcium (CAS #–59–51–
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organic poultry production until
October 1, 2010, that is scheduled to
expire after October 1, 2010.
The Livestock Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the
following synthetic substances, with
their respective annotations and
limitations, which are allowed for use in
organic livestock production as per
§ 205.603, and which 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 (2 uses);
Magnesium sulfate; Oxytocin;
Ivermectin; Phosphoric acid; Copper
sulfate; Lidocaine; Lime, hydrated;
Mineral oil; Procaine; Trace minerals;
Vitamins; EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal
Concern. The committee will continue
its review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) of sucrose octanoate
esters for use in organic livestock
production scheduled to expire on
December 11, 2012
The Livestock Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemptions (use) of the
following synthetic substances, with
their respective annotations and
limitations, that are allowed for use in
organic livestock production as per
§ 205.603, and which are scheduled to
expire after December 13, 2012:
Atropine (CAS #–51–55–8);
Butorphanol (CAS #–42408–82–2);
Flunixin (CAS #–38677–85–9);
Furosemide (CAS #–54–31–9);
Magnesium hydroxide (CAS #–1309–
42–8); Peroxyacetic/Peracetic acid (CAS
#– 79–21–0); Poloxalene (CAS #–9003–
11–6); Tolazoline (CAS #–59–98–3);
Xylazine (CAS #–7361–61–7); and
Excipients.
The Livestock Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued prohibition of the
nonsynthetic substance, Strychnine, as
per § 205.604. Strychnine is scheduled
to expire and be allowed for use in
organic livestock production after
October 7, 2012.
The Livestock Committee will also
present their recommendations
clarifying the definition and uses of
animal health care products.
The Handling Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the
nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients, with
their respective annotations and
limitations, in or on processed products
labeled as ‘‘organic’’ as per § 205.606
when the organic version is not
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commercially available. These
exemptions are scheduled to expire after
June 27, 2012.
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; Celery powder;
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.); 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; Gelatin (CAS #
9000–70–8); Hops (Humulus lupulus);
Inulin, oligofructose enriched (CAS #
9005–80–5); Konjac flour (CAS # 37220–
17–0); Lemongrass, frozen; Orange
shellac, unbleached (CAS # 9000–59–3);
Pepper, chipotle chile; Sweet potato
starch, for bean thread production only;
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(Undaria pinnatifida); and Whey
protein concentrate.
The Handling Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the
following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients, with
their respective annotations and
limitations, in or on processed products
labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with
organic (specified ingredients or food
groups(s)) as per § 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
exemption for each of these substances
is scheduled to expire after October 7,
2012.
The Handling Committee will
continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the
following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients, with
their respective annotations and
limitations, in or on processed products
labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with
organic (specified ingredients or food
groups(s)) as per § 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; Magnesium
carbonate; Magnesium chloride;
Magnesium stearate; Nutrient vitamins
and minerals; Ozone; Pectin (lowmethoxy); 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 exemption for each of these
substances is scheduled to expire after
October 7, 2012.
The Handling Committee will
continue 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’’
as per § 205.606 and any respective
annotations and limitations, when an
organic version is not commercially
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available: Cornstarch (native); Gumswater extracted only (arabic, guar, locust
bean, carob bean); Kelp; and Pectin
(high-methoxy). The exemption for each
of these substances is scheduled to
expire after October 7, 2012.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and
Certification Committee will present
their recommendation to the NOP for
use as guidance regarding the use of
inert atmospheric gases in processed
products labeled as 100% Organic.
The Materials and Handling
Committees will jointly present their
recommendations to the NOP to clarify
the definitions of the National List.
The Policy Development Committee
will present their recommendation
regarding a revision to the NOSB Policy
and Procedures Manual.
The Meeting is Open to the Public.
The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Tuesday, April 27,
2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals
and organizations wishing to make oral
presentations at the meeting must
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 website approximately six weeks
following the meeting.
Dated: March 11, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-10-0021]
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 Monday, April 26, 2010, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 8
a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, April 29, 2010, 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 Monday, April 12,
2010.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Heidrick Ag History
Center, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776.
Requests for copies of the NOSB meeting agenda, may be
sent to Ms. Valerie Frances, Executive Director, NOSB, USDA-AMS-NOP,
1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 2646-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.
Written comments on proposed NOSB recommendations must be
received by the close of business, Monday, April 12, 2010. Written
comments may be submitted to Ms. Valerie Frances at either the postal
address above, or electronically via https://www.regulations.gov. The
comments should identify Docket No. AMS-NOP-10-0021. 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 must
be received by April 12, 2010 to Ms. Valerie Frances at either the
postal address above, by e-mail to valerie.frances@ams.usda.gov,
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 180 addenda to its recommendations and reviewed more than
357 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
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action items. The last NOSB meeting was held on November 3-5, 2009, in
Washington, DC. At its last meeting, the Board did not recommend the
addition of any new materials to the National List, but did conclude
its review of 11 of the 12 materials scheduled to expire after
September 12, 2011. In addition to these 11 materials, there is one
synthetic substance: 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. 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.
At this meeting, the NOSB will conclude their review on the
continued use of the material exemption for Ferric phosphate (CAS
10045-86-0), with its respective annotations and limitations,
currently allowed for use in organic crop production, that is scheduled
to expire after September 12, 2011. Additionally, the NOSB will
continue 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 continue its review pertaining to the continued
exemption (use) and prohibition of 182 substances used in organic
production and handling that are set to sunset on October 7, 2012; the
continued uses (2) for one substance in organic crop and livestock
production that is due to sunset on December 11, 2012; and 10 exempted
substances for use in organic livestock production that are due to
sunset on December 13, 2012.
Specifically, the Crops Committee will conclude their review on the
continued use of the material exemption for Ferric phosphate (CAS
10045-86-0), with its respective annotations and limitations,
currently allowed for use in organic crop production, that is scheduled
to expire after September 12, 2011.
The Crops Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemptions (use) for the following synthetic substances,
along with any respective annotations and limitations, which are
allowed for use in organic crop production per Sec. 205.601 and are
scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012: Ethanol; Isopropanol;
Calcium hypochlorite; Chlorine dioxide; Sodium hypochlorite; Hydrogen
peroxide; Soap-based algicide/demossers; Herbicides, soap-based;
Plastic mulch and covers; Newspapers or other recycled paper, without
glossy or colored inks (2 uses); Soaps, ammonium; Ammonium carbonate;
Boric acid; Elemental sulfur (3 uses); Lime sulfur (2 uses); 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; Potassium bicarbonate; Streptomycin; Aquatic plant extracts
(other than hydrolyzed); Humic acids; Lignin sulfonate (2 uses);
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; Sodium silicate; and EPA List 4-
Inerts of Minimal Concern.
The Crops Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
exemption (use) of sucrose octanoate esters, currently allowed for use
in organic crop production as per Sec. 205.601, that is scheduled to
expire on December 11, 2012.
The Crops Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
continued prohibition of the following nonsynthetic substances, and any
respective annotations, which are prohibited for use in organic crop
production as per Sec. 205.602: Ash from manure burning; Arsenic; Lead
salts; Potassium chloride; Sodium fluoaluminate (mined); Sodium
nitrate; Strychnine; and Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate). The
prohibition on each of these substances is scheduled to expire on
October 7, 2012, after which each substance would be allowed for use in
organic crop production unless the prohibition is renewed.
The Crops Committee will present a recommendation on production
standards for terrestrial plants in containers and enclosures. The
Committee will also present a recommendation offering guidance
regarding the use of inerts in pesticide formulations due to their
reassessment under the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) recently
completed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Livestock Committee will present their recommendation on
synthetic substances petitioned for continued use as per Sec. 205.603
(d): As feed additives: (1) DL-Methionine, DL-Methionine--hydroxy
analog, and DL-Methionine--hydroxy analog calcium (CAS -59-51-
8; 63-68-3; 348-67-4)--for use only in organic poultry production until
October 1, 2010, that is scheduled to expire after October 1, 2010.
The Livestock Committee will continue their review pertaining to
the continued exemption (use) of the following synthetic substances,
with their respective annotations and limitations, which are allowed
for use in organic livestock production as per Sec. 205.603, and which
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 (2 uses); Magnesium sulfate; Oxytocin;
Ivermectin; Phosphoric acid; Copper sulfate; Lidocaine; Lime, hydrated;
Mineral oil; Procaine; Trace minerals; Vitamins; EPA List 4--Inerts of
Minimal Concern. The committee will continue its review pertaining to
the continued exemption (use) of sucrose octanoate esters for use in
organic livestock production scheduled to expire on December 11, 2012
The Livestock Committee will continue their review pertaining to
the continued exemptions (use) of the following synthetic substances,
with their respective annotations and limitations, that are allowed for
use in organic livestock production as per Sec. 205.603, and which are
scheduled to expire after December 13, 2012: Atropine (CAS -
51-55-8); Butorphanol (CAS -42408-82-2); Flunixin (CAS
-38677-85-9); Furosemide (CAS -54-31-9); Magnesium
hydroxide (CAS -1309-42-8); Peroxyacetic/Peracetic acid (CAS
- 79-21-0); Poloxalene (CAS -9003-11-6); Tolazoline
(CAS -59-98-3); Xylazine (CAS -7361-61-7); and
Excipients.
The Livestock Committee will continue their review pertaining to
the continued prohibition of the nonsynthetic substance, Strychnine, as
per Sec. 205.604. Strychnine is scheduled to expire and be allowed for
use in organic livestock production after October 7, 2012.
The Livestock Committee will also present their recommendations
clarifying the definition and uses of animal health care products.
The Handling Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients, with their respective annotations and
limitations, in or on processed products labeled as ``organic'' as per
Sec. 205.606 when the organic version is not
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commercially available. These exemptions are scheduled to expire after
June 27, 2012.
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; Celery
powder; Chia (Salvia hispanica L.); 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; Gelatin (CAS 9000-70-8); Hops (Humulus lupulus);
Inulin, oligofructose enriched (CAS 9005-80-5); Konjac flour
(CAS 37220-17-0); Lemongrass, frozen; Orange shellac,
unbleached (CAS 9000-59-3); Pepper, chipotle chile; Sweet
potato starch, for bean thread production only; Turkish bay leaves;
Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida); and Whey protein concentrate.
The Handling Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients, with their respective annotations
and limitations, in or on processed products labeled as ``organic'' or
``made with organic (specified ingredients or food groups(s)) as per
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 exemption for each of
these substances is scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012.
The Handling Committee will continue their review pertaining to the
continued exemption (use) of the following nonagricultural (nonorganic)
substances allowed as ingredients, with their respective annotations
and limitations, in or on processed products labeled as ``organic'' or
``made with organic (specified ingredients or food groups(s)) as per
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; 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 exemption for each of these
substances is scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012.
The Handling Committee will continue 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'' as per Sec. 205.606 and any respective annotations and
limitations, when an organic version is not commercially available:
Cornstarch (native); Gums-water extracted only (arabic, guar, locust
bean, carob bean); Kelp; and Pectin (high-methoxy). The exemption for
each of these substances is scheduled to expire after October 7, 2012.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and Certification Committee will
present their recommendation to the NOP for use as guidance regarding
the use of inert atmospheric gases in processed products labeled as
100% Organic.
The Materials and Handling Committees will jointly present their
recommendations to the NOP to clarify the definitions of the National
List.
The Policy Development Committee will present their recommendation
regarding a revision to the NOSB Policy and Procedures Manual.
The Meeting is Open to the Public. The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Individuals and organizations wishing to make oral presentations at the
meeting must 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 website
approximately six weeks following the meeting.
Dated: March 11, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-5771 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
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