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Vol. 75, No. 181
Monday, September 20, 2010
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Document Number AMS–NOP–10–0068;
NOP–10–08]
Meeting of the National Organic
Standards Board
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Request for comments.
AGENCY:
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). The
principal purpose of NOSB meetings is
to provide an opportunity for the
organic community to weigh in on
proposed NOSB recommendations and
discussion items. These meetings also
allow the NOSB to receive updates from
the USDA/NOP on issues pertaining to
organic agriculture.
DATES: The meeting dates are Monday,
October 25, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8 a.m. to
4:40 p.m.; Wednesday, October 27,
2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday,
October 28, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Requests from individuals and
organizations wishing to make oral
presentations at the meeting are due by
the close of business on Tuesday,
October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place
at the Best Western InnTowner, 2424
University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
53726.
• The NOSB meeting agenda and
proposed recommendations may be
viewed at https://www.ams.usda.gov/
nop. Requests for copies of these
materials may be sent to Ms. Lisa
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Ahramjian (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section).
• Written comments on proposed
NOSB recommendations may be
received by the close of business on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Written
comments may be submitted to Ms. Lisa
Ahramjian electronically at
www.regulations.gov (preferred) or via
mail (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section). The comments should
identify Document Number AMS–NOP–
10–0068; NOP–10–08. It is our intention
to have all comments—whether they are
submitted by mail or the Internet—
available for viewing on the
www.regulations.gov Web site.
• To make an oral presentation at the
meeting, please send a request to Ms.
Lisa Ahramjian at nosb@ams.usda.gov
or (202) 720–3252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Lisa Ahramjian, Executive Director,
National Organic Standards Board,
USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400 Independence
Ave., SW., Room 2646–So., Ag Stop
0268, Washington, DC 20250–0268;
Phone: (202) 720–3252;
nosb@ams.usda.gov.
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 197 addenda to its
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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 purpose of NOSB
meetings is to provide an opportunity
for the organic community to weigh in
on proposed NOSB recommendations
and discussion items. These meetings
also allow the NOSB to receive updates
from the USDA/NOP on issues
pertaining to organic agriculture.
Summary of April 2010 NOSB Meeting
The last NOSB meeting was held on
April 26–29, 2010, in Davis, California.
During this meeting, the Board did not
recommend the addition of any new
materials to the National List, but did
recommend renewal of 148 of the 232
listings of materials scheduled to expire
on specific dates in 2012 (see Table 1).
In addition, the Advanced Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking for Sunset 2012
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–09–0074; NOP–
09–01] (75 FR 14500, March 26, 2010)
was open for comments during the time
of the April 2010 business meeting, and
was not scheduled to close until May
25, 2010. Consequently, the Board had
not yet received or reviewed all public
comments, and was aware that
additional information may be received
from the public that may require the
reconsideration of one or all of the
materials recommended for continued
listing at the next scheduled meeting of
the Board.
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TABLE 1—NOSB’S PREVIOUS SUNSET 2012 RELISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Section
Material
§ 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production.
Hydrogen peroxide .................................................................................................
Soap-based algicide/demossers ............................................................................
Herbicides, soap-based .........................................................................................
Soaps, ammonium .................................................................................................
Ammonium carbonate ............................................................................................
Boric acid ...............................................................................................................
Elemental sulfur .....................................................................................................
Lime sulfur .............................................................................................................
Oils, horticultural-narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils ...
Soaps, insecticidal .................................................................................................
Sticky traps/barriers ...............................................................................................
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s—42922–74–7; 58064–47–4) ........................
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§ 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic crop production.
§ 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic livestock production.
Expiration date
Hydrated lime .........................................................................................................
Hydrogen peroxide .................................................................................................
Lime sulfur .............................................................................................................
Oils, horticultural-narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils ...
Potassium bicarbonate ..........................................................................................
Elemental sulfur .....................................................................................................
Aquatic plant extracts (other than hydrolyzed) ......................................................
Elemental sulfur .....................................................................................................
Humic acids ...........................................................................................................
Soluble boron products ..........................................................................................
Sulfates of zinc ......................................................................................................
Sulfates of copper ..................................................................................................
Sulfates of iron .......................................................................................................
Sulfates of manganese ..........................................................................................
Sulfates of molybdenum ........................................................................................
Sulfates of selenium ..............................................................................................
Sulfates of cobalt ...................................................................................................
Carbonates of zinc .................................................................................................
Carbonates of copper ............................................................................................
Carbonates of iron .................................................................................................
Carbonates of manganese ....................................................................................
Carbonates of molybdenum ...................................................................................
Carbonates of selenium .........................................................................................
Carbonates of cobalt ..............................................................................................
Oxides of zinc ........................................................................................................
Oxides of copper ....................................................................................................
Oxides of iron .........................................................................................................
Oxides of manganese ............................................................................................
Oxides of molybdenum ..........................................................................................
Oxides of selenium ................................................................................................
Oxides of cobalt .....................................................................................................
Silicates of zinc ......................................................................................................
Silicates of copper .................................................................................................
Silicates of iron ......................................................................................................
Silicates of manganese ..........................................................................................
Silicates of molybdenum ........................................................................................
Silicates of selenium ..............................................................................................
Silicates of cobalt ...................................................................................................
Liquid fish products ................................................................................................
Vitamin B1 ..............................................................................................................
Vitamin C ...............................................................................................................
Vitamin E ................................................................................................................
Ash from manure burning ......................................................................................
Arsenic ...................................................................................................................
Lead salts ...............................................................................................................
Potassium chloride .................................................................................................
Sodium fluoaluminate (mined) ...............................................................................
Strychnine ..............................................................................................................
Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) ..............................................................................
Atropine (CAS #—51–55–8) ..................................................................................
Vaccines .................................................................................................................
Butorphanol (CAS #—42408–82–2) ......................................................................
Chlorhexidine .........................................................................................................
Electrolytes—without antibiotics ............................................................................
Flunixin (CAS #—38677–85–9) .............................................................................
Hydrogen peroxide .................................................................................................
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TABLE 1—NOSB’S PREVIOUS SUNSET 2012 RELISTING RECOMMENDATIONS—Continued
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Material
Expiration date
Iodine .....................................................................................................................
Magnesium hydroxide (CAS #—1309–42–8). .......................................................
Oxytocin—use in postparturition therapeutic applications .....................................
Ivermectin ...............................................................................................................
Peroxyacetic/peracetic acid (CAS #—79–21–0) ...................................................
Phosphoric acid .....................................................................................................
Poloxalene (CAS #—9003–11–6) ..........................................................................
Tolazoline (CAS #—59–98–3) ...............................................................................
Xylazine (CAS #—7361–61–7) ..............................................................................
Iodine .....................................................................................................................
Lidocaine ................................................................................................................
Lime, hydrated .......................................................................................................
Mineral oil ...............................................................................................................
Procaine .................................................................................................................
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS #s—42922–74–7, 58064–47–4) ........................
Trace minerals .......................................................................................................
Vitamins .................................................................................................................
Excipients ...............................................................................................................
§ 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic livestock
production.
§ 205.605(a) Nonsynthetic substances
allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’
or ‘‘made with organic.’’
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Strychnine ..............................................................................................................
Alginic acid .............................................................................................................
Citric acid ...............................................................................................................
Lactic acid ..............................................................................................................
Bentonite ................................................................................................................
Calcium carbonate .................................................................................................
Calcium chloride ....................................................................................................
Dairy cultures .........................................................................................................
Diatomaceous earth ...............................................................................................
Kaolin .....................................................................................................................
Nitrogen—oil free grades .......................................................................................
Oxygen—oil free grades ........................................................................................
Perlite .....................................................................................................................
Potassium chloride .................................................................................................
Sodium bicarbonate ...............................................................................................
Sodium carbonate ..................................................................................................
Carnauba wax—nonsynthetic ................................................................................
Wood resin wax—nonsynthetic .............................................................................
Alginates ................................................................................................................
Ammonium bicarbonate .........................................................................................
Ammonium carbonate ............................................................................................
Ascorbic Acid .........................................................................................................
Calcium citrate .......................................................................................................
Calcium hydroxide .................................................................................................
Calcium phosphates monobasic ............................................................................
Calcium phosphates dibasic ..................................................................................
Calcium phosphates tribasic ..................................................................................
Carbon dioxide .......................................................................................................
Ethylene .................................................................................................................
Monoglycerides* To be reconsidered at Fall 2010 meeting due to public comments.
Diglycerides* To be reconsidered at Fall 2010 meeting due to public comments
Glycerin ..................................................................................................................
Hydrogen peroxide .................................................................................................
Magnesium carbonate ...........................................................................................
Magnesium chloride ...............................................................................................
Magnesium stearate ..............................................................................................
Ozone .....................................................................................................................
Potassium acid tartrate ..........................................................................................
Potassium carbonate .............................................................................................
Potassium citrate ...................................................................................................
Potassium hydroxide ..............................................................................................
Potassium phosphate ............................................................................................
Xanthan gum ..........................................................................................................
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TABLE 1—NOSB’S PREVIOUS SUNSET 2012 RELISTING RECOMMENDATIONS—Continued
Section
Material
§ 205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic.’’
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) ...............................
Galangal, frozen .....................................................................................................
Gelatin (CAS #—9000–70–8) ................................................................................
Arabic gum .............................................................................................................
Guar gum ...............................................................................................................
Locust bean gum ...................................................................................................
Carob bean gum ....................................................................................................
Kelp ........................................................................................................................
Konjac flour (CAS #—37220–17–0) ......................................................................
Lemongrass, frozen ...............................................................................................
Orange shellac—unbleached (CAS #—9000–59–3) .............................................
Peppers (chipotle chile) .........................................................................................
Sweet potato starch, for bean thread production only ..........................................
Turkish bay leaves .................................................................................................
Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) ................................................................
In addition to sunset 2012 activities,
the board accomplished the following:
Suggested six steps to accomplish the
changes in regulation to allow NOSB,
NOP, and EPA to review materials
currently on the now obsolete EPA List
3 and 4 Inerts and determine how best
to evaluate these materials; proposed an
annotation to allow the petitioned levels
of the three forms of methionine
allowed in organic poultry feed through
October 1, 2012, at which time the
maximum levels of methionine would
be reduced; and proposed a language
clarification to allow young organic
animals still receiving milk in their diet
to consume milk from animals being
treated with substances allowed under
Expiration date
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§ 205.603, regardless of withholding
time.
Agenda Items for Fall 2010
The Crops Committee will present
recommendations on eight sunset 2012
material listings (see Table 2).
TABLE 2—CROP COMMITTEE SUNSET 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS (TO BE PRESENTED AT OCTOBER, 2010 MEETING)
Section
Material
§ 205.601 Synthetic substances allowed
for use in organic crop production.
Calcium hypochlorite ..............................................................................................
Chlorine dioxide .....................................................................................................
Sodium hypochlorite ..............................................................................................
Copper hydroxide ...................................................................................................
Copper oxide ..........................................................................................................
Copper oxychloride ................................................................................................
Copper sulfate ........................................................................................................
EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal Concern .................................................................
None.
§ 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited for use in organic crop production.
The Corps Committee is deferring
fifteen sunset 2012 material listing until
the spring 2011 NOSB meeting for
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TABLE 3—CROP COMMITTEE DEFERRED SUNSET 2012 MATERIALS (TO BE ADDRESSED AT SPRING, 2011 MEETING)
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Ethanol ...................................................................................................................
Isopropanol ............................................................................................................
Newspapers or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks ..................
Plastic mulch and covers .......................................................................................
Newspapers or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks ..................
Pheromones ...........................................................................................................
Sulfur dioxide .........................................................................................................
Vitamin D3 ..............................................................................................................
Streptomycin ..........................................................................................................
Lignin sulfonate ......................................................................................................
Magnesium sulfate .................................................................................................
Ethylene gas ..........................................................................................................
Lignin sulfonate ......................................................................................................
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TABLE 3—CROP COMMITTEE DEFERRED SUNSET 2012 MATERIALS (TO BE ADDRESSED AT SPRING, 2011 MEETING)—
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Material
§ 205.602 Nonsynthetic
substances
prohibited for use in organic crop production.
Expiration date
Sodium silicate .......................................................................................................
Sodium nitrate ........................................................................................................
The Crops Committee will also
present recommendations to the board
on four petitioned materials: ethylene
glycol, ethylene DDS, tall oils, and
tetramethyl-decyne-diol. Other Crops
Committee recommendations include a
review of their prior sunset 2012
recommendations on § 205.601 and
§ 205.602 and a recommendation on
corn steep liquor.
October 21, 2012.
October 21, 2012.
The Livestock Committee will present
recommendations on twelve sunset
2012 material listings (see Table 4).
TABLE 4—LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE SUNSET 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS (TO BE PRESENTED AT OCTOBER, 2010 MEETING)
Section
Material
§ 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed for
use in organic livestock production.
Ethanol ....................................................................................................
Isopropanol ..............................................................................................
Aspirin ......................................................................................................
Calcium hypochlorite ...............................................................................
Chlorine dioxide .......................................................................................
Sodium hypochlorite ................................................................................
Furosemide ..............................................................................................
Glucose ...................................................................................................
Glycerine .................................................................................................
Magnesium sulfate ..................................................................................
Copper sulfate .........................................................................................
EPA List 4—Inerts of Minimal Concern ..................................................
None.
§ 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances prohibited
for use in organic livestock production.
The Livestock Committee will also
present recommendations to the board
on one petitioned material, formic acid,
and review their prior sunset 2012
recommendations on § 205.603 and
§ 205.604. Other Livestock Committee
recommendations include issues
regarding apiculture and animal health
care products/clarifying § 205.238(c)(2).
Expiration date
October 21, 2012.
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The Handling Committee will present
recommendations on 43 sunset 2012
material listings (see Table 5).
TABLE 5—HANDLING COMMITTEE SUNSET 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS (TO BE PRESENTED AT OCTOBER, 2010 MEETING)
Section
Material
§ 205.605(a) Nonsynthetic substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed
products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with
organic.’’
Flavors .....................................................................................................
Magnesium sulfate ..................................................................................
Yeast autolysate ......................................................................................
Bakers yeast ............................................................................................
Brewers yeast ..........................................................................................
Nutritional yeast .......................................................................................
Smoked yeast ..........................................................................................
Calcium hypochlorite ...............................................................................
Chlorine dioxide .......................................................................................
Sodium hypochlorite ................................................................................
Ferrous sulfate ........................................................................................
Pectin (low-methoxy) ...............................................................................
Phosphoric acid .......................................................................................
Silicon dioxide .........................................................................................
Sodium citrate .........................................................................................
Sodium hydroxide ....................................................................................
Sodium phosphates .................................................................................
Sulfur dioxide ...........................................................................................
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).
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§ 205.605(b)
Synthetic substances allowed as ingredients in
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§ 205.606 Nonorganically produced agricultural products allowed as ingredients in or on
processed products labeled as ‘‘organic.’’
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Section
Material
Expiration date
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) .................................
Turmeric extract color (CAS # 458–37–7) ..............................................
Fructo-oligosaccharides (CAS#308066–66–2) .......................................
Hops (humulus lupulus) ..........................................................................
Inulin, oligofructose enriched ..................................................................
(CAS # 9005–80–5) ................................................................................
Pectin (high-methoxy) .............................................................................
Cornstarch (native) ..................................................................................
Whey protein ...........................................................................................
The Handling Committee is deferring
decisions on six sunset 2012 material
listings until the Spring 2011 NOSB
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
June
June
June
June
June
27,
27,
27,
27,
27,
2012.
2012.
2012.
2012.
2012.
October 21, 2012.
October 21, 2012.
June 27, 2012.
meeting for additional technical review
(see Table 6).
TABLE 6—HANDLING COMMITTEE DEFERRED SUNSET 2012 MATERIALS (TO BE ADDRESSED AT SPRING, 2011 MEETING)
Material
§ 205.605(a)
Nonsynthetic substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products
labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with organic.’’
§ 205.605(b)
Synthetic substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘made with organic.’’
§ 205.606
Nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients in or
on processed products labeled as
‘‘organic.’’
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Potassium iodide ....................................................................................................
October 21, 2012.
October 21, 2012.
Nutrient vitamins ....................................................................................................
Nutrient minerals ....................................................................................................
Potassium iodide ....................................................................................................
Tocopherols ...........................................................................................................
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None .......................................................................................................................
The Handling Committee will also
present recommendations to the board
on four petitioned materials: Yeast
(petition to move from § 205.605 to
§ 205.606), pectin (low-methoxy),
glucosamine hydrochloride, and hops
(petition to remove from the National
List). Other Handling Committee
recommendations include a review of
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recommendations on § 205.605(a),
§ 205.605(b), and § 205.606. The
Committee will reconsider a prior
sunset 2012 recommendation on
glycerides (mono and di), and present a
colors annotation recommendation.
The Materials Committee will present
a recommendation on nanotechnology
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classification.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and
Certification Committee will present a
recommendation on the ‘‘made with’’
organic claim and the limitations of
§ 205.101(b).
The Policy Development Committee
will present recommendations on three
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Procedures Manual: Section IV
(Establishing Ad-hoc Committees),
Section V (NOP/NOSB Collaboration),
and Section VIII (Recommendations on
sunset Review Policy). Additionally,
they will present a recommendation to
update the NOSB New Member Guide.
The Meeting Is Open to the Public.
The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Monday, October 25,
2010, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Wednesday, October 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 e-mail, phone,
or mail to Ms. Lisa Ahramjian (see FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above). Individuals or organizations will
be given one five-minute slot to present
their views. All persons making oral
presentations are requested to provide
their comments in writing and indicate
the topic of their comment, referencing
specific NOSB recommendations/topics
or noting if they plan to cover multiple
topics. 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
www.regulations.gov to submit and view
comments (see ADDRESSES section
above). Documents presented at the
meeting will be posted for review on the
NOP Web site approximately six weeks
following the meeting.
Proposed rule.
[Docket No. APHIS-2009-0031]
We are proposing to amend
the National Poultry Improvement Plan
(the Plan) and its auxiliary provisions
by providing new or modified sampling
and testing procedures for Plan
participants and participating flocks.
The proposed changes were voted on
and approved by the voting delegates at
the Plan’s 2008 National Plan
Conference. These changes would keep
the provisions of the Plan current with
changes in the poultry industry and
provide for the use of new sampling and
testing procedures.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before November
19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
∑ Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(https://www.regulations.gov/
fdmspublic/component/
main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2009-0031) to submit or view comments
and to view supporting and related
materials available electronically.
∑ Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send one copy of your comment
to Docket No. APHIS-2009-0031,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737-1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS2009-0031.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room is located in room 1141 of the
USDA South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays. To be
sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 690-2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
(https://www.aphis.usda.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Andrew R. Rhorer, Senior Coordinator,
Poultry Improvement Staff, National
Poultry Improvement Plan, Veterinary
Services, APHIS, USDA, 1498 Klondike
Road, Suite 101, Conyers, GA 300945104; (770) 922-3496.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 0579-AD21
Background
National Poultry Improvement Plan and
Auxiliary Provisions
The National Poultry Improvement
Plan (NPIP, also referred to below as
‘‘the Plan’’) is a cooperative FederalState-industry mechanism for
controlling certain poultry diseases. The
Dated: September 13, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–23337 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
9 CFR Parts 56, 145, 146, and 147
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Plan consists of a variety of programs
intended to prevent and control poultry
diseases. Participation in all Plan
programs is voluntary, but breeding
flocks, hatcheries, and dealers must first
qualify as ‘‘U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid
Clean’’ as a condition for participating in
the other Plan programs.
The Plan identifies States, flocks,
hatcheries, dealers, and slaughter plants
that meet certain disease control
standards specified in the Plan’s various
programs. As a result, customers can
buy poultry that has tested clean of
certain diseases or that has been
produced under disease-prevention
conditions.
The regulations in 9 CFR parts 145,
146, and 147 (referred to below as the
regulations) contain the provisions of
the Plan. The Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS, also referred
to as ‘‘the Service’’) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA, also
referred to as ‘‘the Department’’) amends
these provisions from time to time to
incorporate new scientific information
and technologies within the Plan.
The proposed amendments discussed
in this document are consistent with the
recommendations approved by the
voting delegates to the National Plan
Conference that was held from June 5
through June 7, 2008. Participants in the
2008 National Plan Conference
represented flockowners, breeders,
hatcherymen, slaughter plants, and
Official State Agencies from all
cooperating States. The proposed
amendments are discussed in detail
below.
Simplifying Indemnity Provisions in
Part 56
The regulations in 9 CFR part 56 set
out conditions for the payment of
indemnity for costs associated with
poultry that are infected with or
exposed to the H5 or H7 subtypes of low
pathogenic avian influenza (H5/H7
LPAI). Section 56.3 states that
indemnity may be paid for destruction
and disposal of poultry that were
infected with or exposed to H5/H7
LPAI, destruction of eggs for testing for
H5/H7 LPAI, and cleaning and
disinfection of premises, conveyances,
and materials that came into contact
with poultry that were infected with or
exposed to H5/H7 LPAI (or destruction
and disposal, if the cost of cleaning and
disinfection would exceed the value of
the materials or cleaning and
disinfection would be impractical).
Section 56.3 also sets the percentages
of the costs of those activities that are
eligible for indemnity. Specifically,
paragraph (b) of § 56.3 indicates that the
Administrator is authorized to pay 100
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 205
[Document Number AMS-NOP-10-0068; NOP-10-08]
Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Request for comments.
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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). The
principal purpose of NOSB meetings is to provide an opportunity for the
organic community to weigh in on proposed NOSB recommendations and
discussion items. These meetings also allow the NOSB to receive updates
from the USDA/NOP on issues pertaining to organic agriculture.
DATES: The meeting dates are Monday, October 25, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.; Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.; Wednesday,
October 27, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, October 28, 2010, 8
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Requests from individuals and organizations wishing
to make oral presentations at the meeting are due by the close of
business on Tuesday, October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Best Western InnTowner,
2424 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53726.
The NOSB meeting agenda and proposed recommendations may
be viewed at https://www.ams.usda.gov/nop. Requests for copies of these
materials may be sent to Ms. Lisa Ahramjian (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section).
Written comments on proposed NOSB recommendations may be
received by the close of business on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Written
comments may be submitted to Ms. Lisa Ahramjian electronically at
www.regulations.gov (preferred) or via mail (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section). The comments should identify Document
Number AMS-NOP-10-0068; NOP-10-08. It is our intention to have all
comments--whether they are submitted by mail or the Internet--available
for viewing on the www.regulations.gov Web site.
To make an oral presentation at the meeting, please send a
request to Ms. Lisa Ahramjian at nosb@ams.usda.gov or (202) 720-3252.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa Ahramjian, Executive
Director, National Organic Standards Board, USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., Room 2646-So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250-0268; Phone: (202) 720-3252; nosb@ams.usda.gov.
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 197 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 purpose of NOSB meetings is to provide an opportunity
for the organic community to weigh in on proposed NOSB recommendations
and discussion items. These meetings also allow the NOSB to receive
updates from the USDA/NOP on issues pertaining to organic agriculture.
Summary of April 2010 NOSB Meeting
The last NOSB meeting was held on April 26-29, 2010, in Davis,
California. During this meeting, the Board did not recommend the
addition of any new materials to the National List, but did recommend
renewal of 148 of the 232 listings of materials scheduled to expire on
specific dates in 2012 (see Table 1). In addition, the Advanced Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking for Sunset 2012 [Doc. No. AMS-NOP-09-0074; NOP-
09-01] (75 FR 14500, March 26, 2010) was open for comments during the
time of the April 2010 business meeting, and was not scheduled to close
until May 25, 2010. Consequently, the Board had not yet received or
reviewed all public comments, and was aware that additional information
may be received from the public that may require the reconsideration of
one or all of the materials recommended for continued listing at the
next scheduled meeting of the Board.
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Sec. 205.601 Synthetic substances Hydrogen peroxide............... October 21, 2012.
allowed for use in organic crop Soap-based algicide/demossers... October 21, 2012.
production. Herbicides, soap-based.......... October 21, 2012.
Soaps, ammonium................. October 21, 2012.
Ammonium carbonate.............. October 21, 2012.
Boric acid...................... October 21, 2012.
Elemental sulfur................ October 21, 2012.
Lime sulfur..................... October 21, 2012.
Oils, horticultural-narrow range October 21, 2012.
oils as dormant, suffocating,
and summer oils.
Soaps, insecticidal............. October 21, 2012.
Sticky traps/barriers........... October 21, 2012.
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS December 11, 2012.
s--42922-74-7; 58064-
47-4).
Hydrated lime................... October 21, 2012.
Hydrogen peroxide............... October 21, 2012.
Lime sulfur..................... October 21, 2012.
Oils, horticultural-narrow range October 21, 2012.
oils as dormant, suffocating,
and summer oils.
Potassium bicarbonate........... October 21, 2012.
Elemental sulfur................ October 21, 2012.
Aquatic plant extracts (other October 21, 2012.
than hydrolyzed).
Elemental sulfur................ October 21, 2012.
Humic acids..................... October 21, 2012.
Soluble boron products.......... October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of zinc................ October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of copper.............. October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of iron................ October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of manganese........... October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of molybdenum.......... October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of selenium............ October 21, 2012.
Sulfates of cobalt.............. October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of zinc.............. October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of copper............ October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of iron.............. October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of manganese......... October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of molybdenum........ October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of selenium.......... October 21, 2012.
Carbonates of cobalt............ October 21, 2012.
Oxides of zinc.................. October 21, 2012.
Oxides of copper................ October 21, 2012.
Oxides of iron.................. October 21, 2012.
Oxides of manganese............. October 21, 2012.
Oxides of molybdenum............ October 21, 2012.
Oxides of selenium.............. October 21, 2012.
Oxides of cobalt................ October 21, 2012.
Silicates of zinc............... October 21, 2012.
Silicates of copper............. October 21, 2012.
Silicates of iron............... October 21, 2012.
Silicates of manganese.......... October 21, 2012.
Silicates of molybdenum......... October 21, 2012.
Silicates of selenium........... October 21, 2012.
Silicates of cobalt............. October 21, 2012.
Liquid fish products............ October 21, 2012.
Vitamin B1...................... October 21, 2012.
Vitamin C....................... October 21, 2012.
Vitamin E....................... October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances Ash from manure burning......... October 21, 2012.
prohibited for use in organic crop Arsenic......................... October 21, 2012.
production. Lead salts...................... October 21, 2012.
Potassium chloride.............. October 21, 2012.
Sodium fluoaluminate (mined).... October 21, 2012.
Strychnine...................... October 21, 2012.
Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate). October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.603 Synthetic substances Atropine (CAS --51-55- December 13, 2012.
allowed for use in organic livestock 8).
production.
Vaccines........................ October 21, 2012.
Butorphanol (CAS -- December 13, 2012.
42408-82-2).
Chlorhexidine................... October 21, 2012.
Electrolytes--without October 21, 2012.
antibiotics.
Flunixin (CAS --38677- December 13, 2012.
85-9).
Hydrogen peroxide............... October 21, 2012.
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Iodine.......................... October 21, 2012.
Magnesium hydroxide (CAS --1309-42-8)..
Oxytocin--use in postparturition October 21, 2012.
therapeutic applications.
Ivermectin...................... October 21, 2012.
Peroxyacetic/peracetic acid (CAS December 13, 2012.
--79-21-0).
Phosphoric acid................. October 21, 2012.
Poloxalene (CAS --9003- December 13, 2012.
11-6).
Tolazoline (CAS --59-98- December 13, 2012.
3).
Xylazine (CAS --7361-61- December 13, 2012.
7).
Iodine.......................... October 21, 2012.
Lidocaine....................... October 21, 2012.
Lime, hydrated.................. October 21, 2012.
Mineral oil..................... October 21, 2012.
Procaine........................ October 21, 2012.
Sucrose octanoate esters (CAS December 11, 2012.
s--42922-74-7, 58064-
47-4).
Trace minerals.................. October 21, 2012.
Vitamins........................ October 21, 2012.
Excipients...................... December 13, 2012.
Sec. 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances Strychnine...................... October 21, 2012.
prohibited for use in organic livestock
production.
Sec. 205.605(a) Nonsynthetic Alginic acid.................... October 21, 2012.
substances allowed as ingredients in or Citric acid..................... October 21, 2012.
on processed products labeled as Lactic acid..................... October 21, 2012.
``organic'' or ``made with organic.'' Bentonite....................... October 21, 2012.
Calcium carbonate............... October 21, 2012.
Calcium chloride................ October 21, 2012.
Dairy cultures.................. October 21, 2012.
Diatomaceous earth.............. October 21, 2012.
Kaolin.......................... October 21, 2012.
Nitrogen--oil free grades....... October 21, 2012.
Oxygen--oil free grades......... October 21, 2012.
Perlite......................... October 21, 2012.
Potassium chloride.............. October 21, 2012.
Sodium bicarbonate.............. October 21, 2012.
Sodium carbonate................ October 21, 2012.
Carnauba wax--nonsynthetic...... October 21, 2012.
Wood resin wax--nonsynthetic.... October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.605(b) Synthetic substances Alginates....................... October 21, 2012.
allowed as ingredients in or on Ammonium bicarbonate............ October 21, 2012.
processed products labeled as Ammonium carbonate.............. October 21, 2012.
``organic'' or ``made with organic.'' Ascorbic Acid................... October 21, 2012.
Calcium citrate................. October 21, 2012.
Calcium hydroxide............... October 21, 2012.
Calcium phosphates monobasic.... October 21, 2012.
Calcium phosphates dibasic...... October 21, 2012.
Calcium phosphates tribasic..... October 21, 2012.
Carbon dioxide.................. October 21, 2012.
Ethylene........................ October 21, 2012.
Monoglycerides* To be October 21, 2012.
reconsidered at Fall 2010
meeting due to public comments.
Diglycerides* To be reconsidered October 21, 2012.
at Fall 2010 meeting due to
public comments.
Glycerin........................ October 21, 2012.
Hydrogen peroxide............... October 21, 2012.
Magnesium carbonate............. October 21, 2012.
Magnesium chloride.............. October 21, 2012.
Magnesium stearate.............. October 21, 2012.
Ozone........................... October 21, 2012.
Potassium acid tartrate......... October 21, 2012.
Potassium carbonate............. October 21, 2012.
Potassium citrate............... October 21, 2012.
Potassium hydroxide............. October 21, 2012.
Potassium phosphate............. October 21, 2012.
Xanthan gum..................... October 21, 2012.
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Sec. 205.606 Nonorganically produced Casings, from processed June 27, 2012.
agricultural products allowed as intestines. June 27, 2012.
ingredients in or on processed products Celery powder................... June 27, 2012.
labeled as ``organic.'' Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)...... June 27, 2012.
Dillweed oil (CAS -- June 27, 2012.
8006-75-5). June 27, 2012.
Fish oil (fatty acid CAS 's--10417-94-4 and 25167-62-
8).
Galangal, frozen................
Gelatin (CAS --9000-70- June 27, 2012.
8).
Arabic gum...................... October 21, 2012.
Guar gum........................ October 21, 2012.
Locust bean gum................. October 21, 2012.
Carob bean gum.................. October 21, 2012.
Kelp............................ October 21, 2012.
Konjac flour (CAS -- June 27, 2012.
37220-17-0).
Lemongrass, frozen.............. June 27, 2012.
Orange shellac--unbleached (CAS June 27, 2012.
--9000-59-3).
Peppers (chipotle chile)........ June 27, 2012.
Sweet potato starch, for bean June 27, 2012.
thread production only.
Turkish bay leaves.............. June 27, 2012.
Wakame seaweed (Undaria June 27, 2012.
pinnatifida).
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In addition to sunset 2012 activities, the board accomplished the
following: Suggested six steps to accomplish the changes in regulation
to allow NOSB, NOP, and EPA to review materials currently on the now
obsolete EPA List 3 and 4 Inerts and determine how best to evaluate
these materials; proposed an annotation to allow the petitioned levels
of the three forms of methionine allowed in organic poultry feed
through October 1, 2012, at which time the maximum levels of methionine
would be reduced; and proposed a language clarification to allow young
organic animals still receiving milk in their diet to consume milk from
animals being treated with substances allowed under Sec. 205.603,
regardless of withholding time.
Agenda Items for Fall 2010
The Crops Committee will present recommendations on eight sunset
2012 material listings (see Table 2).
Table 2--Crop Committee Sunset 2012 Recommendations (To Be Presented at October, 2010 Meeting)
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Sec. 205.601 Synthetic substances Calcium hypochlorite............ October 21, 2012.
allowed for use in organic crop Chlorine dioxide................ October 21, 2012.
production. Sodium hypochlorite............. October 21, 2012.
Copper hydroxide................ October 21, 2012.
Copper oxide.................... October 21, 2012.
Copper oxychloride.............. October 21, 2012.
Copper sulfate.................. October 21, 2012.
EPA List 4--Inerts of Minimal October 21, 2012.
Concern.
Sec. 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances None............................
prohibited for use in organic crop
production.
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The Corps Committee is deferring fifteen sunset 2012 material
listing until the spring 2011 NOSB meeting for additional technical
review (see Table 3).
Table 3--Crop Committee Deferred Sunset 2012 Materials (To Be Addressed at Spring, 2011 Meeting)
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Section Material Expiration date
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Sec. 205.601 Synthetic substances Ethanol......................... October 21, 2012.
allowed for use in organic crop Isopropanol..................... October 21, 2012.
production. Newspapers or other recycled October 21, 2012.
paper, without glossy or
colored inks.
Plastic mulch and covers........ October 21, 2012.
Newspapers or other recycled October 21, 2012.
paper, without glossy or
colored inks.
Pheromones...................... October 21, 2012.
Sulfur dioxide.................. October 21, 2012.
Vitamin D3...................... October 21, 2012.
Streptomycin.................... October 21, 2012.
Lignin sulfonate................ October 21, 2012.
Magnesium sulfate............... October 21, 2012.
Ethylene gas.................... October 21, 2012.
Lignin sulfonate................ October 21, 2012.
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Sodium silicate................. October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.602 Nonsynthetic substances Sodium nitrate.................. October 21, 2012.
prohibited for use in organic crop
production.
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The Crops Committee will also present recommendations to the board
on four petitioned materials: ethylene glycol, ethylene DDS, tall oils,
and tetramethyl-decyne-diol. Other Crops Committee recommendations
include a review of their prior sunset 2012 recommendations on Sec.
205.601 and Sec. 205.602 and a recommendation on corn steep liquor.
The Livestock Committee will present recommendations on twelve
sunset 2012 material listings (see Table 4).
Table 4--Livestock Committee Sunset 2012 Recommendations (To Be Presented at October, 2010 Meeting)
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Section Material Expiration date
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Sec. 205.603 Synthetic substances Ethanol..................... October 21, 2012.
allowed for use in organic livestock Isopropanol................. October 21, 2012.
production. Aspirin..................... October 21, 2012.
Calcium hypochlorite........ October 21, 2012.
Chlorine dioxide............ October 21, 2012.
Sodium hypochlorite......... October 21, 2012.
Furosemide.................. December 13, 2012.
Glucose..................... October 21, 2012.
Glycerine................... October 21, 2012.
Magnesium sulfate........... October 21, 2012.
Copper sulfate.............. October 21, 2012
EPA List 4--Inerts of October 21, 2012
Minimal Concern.
Sec. 205.604 Nonsynthetic substances None. .......................................
prohibited for use in organic livestock
production.
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The Livestock Committee will also present recommendations to the
board on one petitioned material, formic acid, and review their prior
sunset 2012 recommendations on Sec. 205.603 and Sec. 205.604. Other
Livestock Committee recommendations include issues regarding apiculture
and animal health care products/clarifying Sec. 205.238(c)(2).
The Handling Committee will present recommendations on 43 sunset
2012 material listings (see Table 5).
Table 5--Handling Committee Sunset 2012 Recommendations (To Be Presented at October, 2010 Meeting)
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Section Material Expiration date
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Sec. 205.605(a) Nonsynthetic substances Flavors..................... October 21, 2012.
allowed as ingredients in or on Magnesium sulfate........... October 21, 2012.
processed products labeled as Yeast autolysate............ October 21, 2012.
``organic'' or ``made with organic.'' Bakers yeast................ October 21, 2012.
Brewers yeast............... October 21, 2012.
Nutritional yeast........... October 21, 2012.
Smoked yeast................ October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.605(b) Calcium hypochlorite........ October 21, 2012.
Synthetic substances allowed as Chlorine dioxide............ October 21, 2012.
ingredients in or on processed products Sodium hypochlorite......... October 21, 2012.
labeled as ``organic'' or ``made with Ferrous sulfate............. October 21, 2012.
organic.''. Pectin (low-methoxy)........ October 21, 2012.
Phosphoric acid............. October 21, 2012.
Silicon dioxide............. October 21, 2012.
Sodium citrate.............. October 21, 2012.
Sodium hydroxide............ October 21, 2012.
Sodium phosphates........... October 21, 2012.
Sulfur dioxide.............. October 21, 2012.
Sec. 205.606 Nonorganically produced Annatto extract color June 27, 2012.
agricultural products allowed as (pigment CAS 1393- June 27, 2012.
ingredients in or on processed products 63-1)--water and oil June 27, 2012.
labeled as ``organic.'' soluble.
Beet juice extract color
(pigment CAS 7659-
95-2).
Beta-carotene extract color
from carrots (CAS
1393-63-1).
Black currant juice color June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
color (pigment CAS 's: 528-58-5, 528-53-0,
643-84-5, 134-01-0, 1429-30-
7, and 134-04-3).
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Blueberry juice color June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
CAS 1393-63-1).
Cherry juice color (pigment June 27, 2012.
CAS 's: 528-58-5,
528-53-0, 643-84-5, 134-01-
0, 1429-30-7, and 134-04-3).
Chokeberry--Aronia juice June 27, 2012.
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 June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
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 June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
and vegetable oil extract
(CAS 68917-78-2).
Pumpkin juice color (pigment June 27, 2012.
CAS 127-40-2).
Purple potato juice color June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
(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 June 27, 2012.
(pigment CAS 1393-
63-1).
Turmeric extract color (CAS June 27, 2012.
458-37-7).
Fructo-oligosaccharides June 27, 2012.
(CAS308066-66-2).
Hops (humulus lupulus)...... June 27, 2012.
Inulin, oligofructose June 27, 2012.
enriched.
(CAS 9005-80-5)...
Pectin (high-methoxy)....... October 21, 2012.
Cornstarch (native)......... October 21, 2012.
Whey protein................ June 27, 2012.
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The Handling Committee is deferring decisions on six sunset 2012
material listings until the Spring 2011 NOSB meeting for additional
technical review (see Table 6).
Table 6--Handling Committee Deferred Sunset 2012 Materials (To Be Addressed at Spring, 2011 Meeting)
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Section Material Expiration date
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Sec. 205.605(a) Enzymes......................... October 21, 2012.
Nonsynthetic substances allowed as Potassium iodide................ October 21, 2012.
ingredients in or on processed products
labeled as ``organic'' or ``made with
organic.''.
Sec. 205.605(b) Nutrient vitamins............... October 21, 2012.
Synthetic substances allowed as Nutrient minerals............... October 21, 2012.
ingredients in or on processed products Potassium iodide................ October 21, 2012.
labeled as ``organic'' or ``made with Tocopherols..................... October 21, 2012.
organic.''.
Sec. 205.606 None............................ ....................................
Nonorganically produced agricultural
products allowed as ingredients in or
on processed products labeled as
``organic.''.
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The Handling Committee will also present recommendations to the
board on four petitioned materials: Yeast (petition to move from Sec.
205.605 to Sec. 205.606), pectin (low-methoxy), glucosamine
hydrochloride, and hops (petition to remove from the National List).
Other Handling Committee recommendations include a review of their
prior sunset 2012 recommendations on Sec. 205.605(a), Sec.
205.605(b), and Sec. 205.606. The Committee will reconsider a prior
sunset 2012 recommendation on glycerides (mono and di), and present a
colors annotation recommendation.
The Materials Committee will present a recommendation on
nanotechnology and provide an oral update on materials classification.
The Compliance, Accreditation, and Certification Committee will
present a recommendation on the ``made with'' organic claim and the
limitations of Sec. 205.101(b).
The Policy Development Committee will present recommendations on
three
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sections of the NOSB Policy and Procedures Manual: Section IV
(Establishing Ad-hoc Committees), Section V (NOP/NOSB Collaboration),
and Section VIII (Recommendations on sunset Review Policy).
Additionally, they will present a recommendation to update the NOSB New
Member Guide.
The Meeting Is Open to the Public. The NOSB has scheduled time for
public input for Monday, October 25, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
and Wednesday, October 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 e-mail, phone, or mail to Ms. Lisa Ahramjian
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above). Individuals or
organizations will be given one five-minute slot to present their
views. All persons making oral presentations are requested to provide
their comments in writing and indicate the topic of their comment,
referencing specific NOSB recommendations/topics or noting if they plan
to cover multiple topics. 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 www.regulations.gov to submit and view
comments (see ADDRESSES section above). Documents presented at the
meeting will be posted for review on the NOP Web site approximately six
weeks following the meeting.
Dated: September 13, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-23337 Filed 9-17-10; 8:45 am]
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