Submissions sought on methyl bromide reassessment

The reassessment of fumigant methyl bromide is now open for public submissions.

Methyl bromide is an ozone-depleting gas used to kill a wide range of pests, primarily in the quarantine and pre-shipment treatment of timber, logs and other produce for export and import.

This stage of the reassessment process follows more than a year’s work by ERMA New Zealand staff, researching and evaluating information from New Zealand and overseas on the use of methyl bromide. The reassessment application now open for submissions sets out the results of this review and includes the preliminary recommendation that methyl bromide be re-approved in the medium term for quarantine and pre-shipment purposes only, with tighter controls on its use.

A final decision on the future use of methyl bromide in New Zealand will be made by a committee of the Environmental Risk Management Authority in mid-late 2010 once the reassessment application, public submissions and any other information relevant to the reassessment has been considered.

To view the reassessment application open for submission, click here.

For further information on the reassessment, click here.

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Five-year phase out of insecticide AZM

The insecticide azinphos methyl is to be phased out over five years.

AZM is a broad-spectrum organo-phosphate used in New Zealand to control insects on crops including potatoes, summerfruit and strawberries. Its use has been withdrawn in the European Union and there are moves to phase it out in Canada and the United States. A reassessment is also under way in Australia.

This month, the Environmental Risk Management Authority revoked three approvals to import, manufacture or use AZM formulations not currently in use New Zealand. The one formulation in use in New Zealand was approved for use on potatoes, summerfruit and strawberries until December 2014, subject to additional controls.

The five-year phase-out recognises the need for alternatives to be developed to meet the needs of growers and is based, in part, on submissions providing information on the length of time needed to develop and trial potential alternative products.

To read the full decision, click here.

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Classification framework to be reviewed

ERMA New Zealand, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment, is calling for public submissions on proposals to amend the hazardous substances classification framework.

Two sets of regulations provide the hazard thresholds and classifications that determine whether a substance is hazardous under the HSNO Act. The classifications assigned to a substance determine the way it is managed and the conditions placed on its use.

These regulations were originally developed from draft proposals for the United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS has since been finalised and there are now several areas of difference between the GHS and HSNO regulations.

The discussion document now open for submissions identifies these differences and also compares how the GHS is adopted in New Zealand and proposed for adoption overseas, particularly in the European Union and Australia.

Submitters have until 19 February, 2010, to make submissions. ERMA New Zealand will then advise the Minister for the Environment on the proposals, submissions made and international developments.

If the Government decides to adopt the proposals, the goal is to have the revised regulations in place by the end of 2010.

To view the discussion document open for submissions, click here.

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New Organisms (NO) 

1 October 2009 to 31 October 2009

The applications in The Bulletin are for reference only. Our public notification process includes alerts in four main daily newspapers with the full information and submission forms available on our website.

To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in. 

NO notified applications received and open for submissions

ERMA200223 by AgResearch Limited, to develop in containment genetically modified goats, sheep and cows to produce human therapeutic proteins, or with altered levels of endogenous proteins for the study of gene function, milk composition and disease resistance

Submission period: 6 November 2009 - 18 December 2009

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NO non-notified applications received

ERMA200159 by GE Free New Zealand (In Food and Environment) Inc to determine if there are grounds for the reassessment of GMD09011 approval

Formally received: 21 October 2009

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NO decisions on applications

Decisions were made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following applications:

ERMA200063 by Bionera Ltd to import into containment three bacterial species for research purposes

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 5 October 2009

ERMA200019 by Landcare Research New Zealand Limited to import into containment invertebrates which show promise as biological control agents, of environmentally damaging weeds, for environmental safety testing

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 8 October 2009

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NO Applications withdrawn

The following application has been withdrawn

ERMA200152 by MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFB New Zealand) for a statutory determination on Paenibacillus alvei

Formally received: 1 October 2009

Withdrawn: 14 October 2009

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NO decisions on applications - delegated authority

The Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, acting under delegated power from the Authority, reached a decision on the following application:

ERMA200100 by AgResearch Limited to develop recombinant adeno-associated viral vectors (rAAV) for delivery of transgenes to cell lines and animals in containment to investigate elucidation and enhancement of livestock traits

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Formally received: 7 October 2009

Decision notified: 22 October 2009

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NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCs

The following application was decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority.

For a complete list of the modification of the organism, click the application code number to be directed to the decision document for the application.

ERMA200178, GMO09/LU001 by Lincoln University, to develop Escherichia coli with inducible respiration genes, as a specific biosensor for antibiotic and toxin monitoring in industrial, clinical and environmental samples

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 7 October 2009

ERMA200209, GMO09/MU004 by Massey University to develop non-pathogenic Lactococcus strains containing cloned genes from Lactococcus lactis, Escherichia coli and other organisms for studying the evolution of proteins and metabolic pathways

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 23 October 2009

ERMA200179, GMO09/UA008 by the University of Auckland, to investigate the activities of Burkholderia sartisoli in bioremediation

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 7 October 2009

ERMA200180, GMO09/UA009 by the University of Auckland, to import Burkholderia sartisoli for investigation in bioremediation

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 8 October 2009

ERMA200189, GMO09/UA013 by the University of Auckland, to import strains of Agrobacterium to as act bioassay strains

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 12 October 2009

ERMA200190, GMO09/UA014 by the University of Auckland, to study heterologous expression of selected virulence factors in Lactcoccus lactis. The use of fluorescent or bioluminescent markers will allow monitoring of the spread of bacteria in infected animals by biophotonic imaging

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 12 October 2009

ERMA200210, GMO09/UA015 by the University of Auckland, to import Staphylococcus aureus strains with defects in their resistance to oxidative stress; determination of the contribution of oxidative stress to the killing of bacteria

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 23 October 2009
 

Hazardous Substances (HS) 

1 October 2009 to 31 October 2009 

The applications in The Bulletin are for reference only. Our public notification process includes alerts in four main daily newspapers with the full information and submission forms available on our website.

To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in.

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HS notified applications received and open for submissions

ERMA200046 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Pyromite as an insecticide containing the active ingredient fenpyroximate for the control of mites in apples and pears

Submission period: 6 October 2009 - 18 November 2009

ERMA200086 by New Zealand Crop Care Limited to import or manufacture Vienna to use for the control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in carrots, forest nurseries, certain fruit crops, transplanted lettuce, maize, onions and peas

Submission period: 6 October 2009 - 18 November 2009

HRC09001 by ERMA New Zealand for a CE Initiated Application for the modified reassessment of LPG, Propane and Butane

Submission period: 8 October 2009 - 20 November 2009

HRE09001 by LPG Association Incorporated for the modified reassessment of LPG, Propane and Butane

Submission period: 8 October 2009 - 20 November 2009

ERMA200067 by ERMA New Zealand for a Yearly Chemical Review

Submission period: 8 October 2009 - 20 November 2009

ERMA200090 by New Zealand Crop Care Limited to import or manufacture Canyon to use for the control of nematodes in Carrots, Kiwifruit, Kumara, Lucerne and Potatoes

Submission period: 12 October 2009 - 24 November 2009

ERMA200125 by Norbrook NZ Ltd to import or manufacture NOR002 as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory injection for use in dogs, cats and horses

Submission period: 19 October 2009 - 1 December 2009

ERMA200078 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Trexel as a plant growth regulator containing the active ingredient trinexapac-ethyl, to reduce the risk of lodging in wheat, barley and oats, and to promote seed yield increases in ryegrass seed crops

Submission period: 20 October 2009 - 2 December 2009 

ERMA200094 by Nufarm New Zealand Limited for a modified reassessment of the approval for emulsifiable concentrate containing 50g/litre esfenvalerate to add a flammability classification

Submission period: 21 October 2009 - 3 December 2009

ERMA200108 by New Zealand Crop Care Limited to import or manufacture Glacier for the control of various fungal diseases in a range of crops

Submission period: 23 October 2009 - 7 December 2009

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HS non-notified applications received

ERMA200154 by Reckitt Benckiser New Zealand Limited to import RB-2-139 as an insecticide for the control of flying and crawling insects in the home

Formally received: 14 October 2009

ERMA200193 by Pfizer New Zealand Limited to import PNZL-DSG0110 as a veterinary medicine for use in horses

Formally received: 16 October 2009

ERMA200174 by Damar Industries Limited to manufacture an antifouling paint containing 640-655 g/L cuprous oxide for use on pleasure craft

Formally received: 19 October 2009

ERMA200197 by Virbac New Zealand Limited to import Aquadent for veterinary dental use in cats and dogs

Formally received: 19 October 2009

ERMA200145 by Connovation Limited to manufacture in containment bait containing potassium cyanide to undertake a pen and field trial

Formally received: 20 October 2009

ERMA200162 by United Phosphorus Limited to import Disect 100EC for use as an insecticide to control insect pests such as scales, caterpillars and aphids in various horticultural crops

Formally received: 22 October 2009

ERMA200211 by FMC Australasia Pty Ltd to import Astro Aerosol Residual Insecticide for the control of cockroaches, ants, fleas, spiders, and silverfish in commercial, institutional and industrial sites

Formally received: 27 October 2009

HSR09025 by Ethical Agents Limited to import Enrotril Oral Solution as an antibiotic for animals

Formally received: 28 October 2009

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HS decisions on applications

Decisions were made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following applications:

HSR08107 by Norbrook NZ Ltd to import or manufacture NOR001 as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory tablet intended for oral use in dogs

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 6 October 2009

HSR09023 by Akzo Nobel to import Micron 77 as a single pack anti-fouling paint for use on boats

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 6 October 2009

ERMA200049 by Bomac Laboratories Limited to import MAI1474RH to be used in a product used as a veterinary medicine

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 21 October 2009

ERMA200014 by Cheminova (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture Antiga as a plant growth regulator for the reduction of lodging in cereals and ryegrass

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 21 October 2009

ERMA200011 by Bomac Laboratories Limited to import or manufacture BEPO1621RH, BEPO1989RH & BEL1529RH as veterinary medicines for use in cattle

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 21 October 2009

HSR09015 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import or manufacture DURIVO as an insecticide for the control of insect pests in vegetable brassicas as pre-transplant seedling tray drench

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 21 October 2009

HSR09030 by Osmose New Zealand to manufacture HYSAN and HYSAN Ready-to-use Solutions, with and without Antimould, for the treatment of timber and wood products at industrial treatment facilities

Application decision: Approved with controls

Decision notified: 21 October 2009

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HS decisions on applications - delegated authority

The Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, acting under delegated power from the Authority, reached a decision on the following applications:

ERMA200140 by Orion Crop Protection Limited to import OCP0903 as a herbicide for use in cereal and ryegrass seed crops

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 6 October 2009

ERMA200141 by Orion Crop Protection Limited to import OCP0904 as a herbicide

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 6 October 2009

ERMA200135 by Trical Inc to import PIC PLUS FUMIGANT for use as a preplant soil fumigant

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 9 October 2009

ERMA200062 by Connovation Limited to undertake three field trials, two in the South Island and one in the North Island, with NNPAS bait on feral pigs

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 12 October 2009

ERMA200150 by Ancare Scientific Limited to import or manufacture ETA 688 as a veterinary medicine for the treatment and prevention of parasites in livestock

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 12 October 2009

ERMA200118 by Shell Mds (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad Bangurian to import GTL Gasoil for use as an automotive and industrial fuel, drilling fluid and in solvent applications

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Formally received: 9 October 2009

Decision notified: 15 October 2009

ERMA200161 by Pfizer New Zealand Limited to import PNZL-DD2309 as a veterinary medicine for use in cats and dogs

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Formally received: 6 October 2009

Decision notified: 22 October 2009

ERMA200059 by Adria New Zealand Limited to register Pilan 500SC as an insecticide for use in various crops

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 23 October 2009

ERMA200083 by Connovation Limited to import or manufacture into containment a pellet bait containing potassium cyanide at 475 g/kg to undertake a field trial on Bennett’s wallaby in the South Island

Application decision: Approved with Controls

Decision notified: 23 October 2009

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Test Certifiers

The Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, acting under delegated power from the Authority, reached decisions on the following applications. The full requirements and limitations for the following Test Certifier are available on our public register or website.

TST100008, to approve Robin Allen as a periodic tester

Application decision: Approved with limitations

Decision notified: 2 October 2009

TST100009, to approve Grant Searancke as a periodic tester

Application decision: Approved with limitations

Decision notified: 21 October 2009
 

Recent Publications 

The following ERMA publications are now available. For more information on their availability, please contact publicationinfo@ermanz.govt.nz

Guide to Gas Cylinders (updated September 2009)

ERMA New Zealand Annual Report 2009 (November 2009)

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