ISSUE 121 |
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES APPLICATIONS |
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New Environmental Protection Authority announced
A new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will be established as a Crown agent responsible to the Minister for the Environment and is expected to be operational by 1 July 2011.
The EPA will bring together some aligned functions and powers from the Ministry for the Environment, Ministry of Economic Development and Environmental Risk Management Authority. It will be responsible for national-level consenting and regulatory functions under a number of statutes.
The key functions of the EPA will be:
• process matters for proposals of national significance under the Resource Management Act 1991;
• undertaking all of the functions currently performed by ERMA under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act);
• undertaking administration for the Emissions Trading Scheme, under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
For organisations and people who interact with ERMA New Zealand, we expect business as usual to be carried on up to and after establishment of the EPA. We intend to continue to provide our customers with the high level of service they have come to expect of us.
To read more on the new EPA, click here.
Decision on methyl bromide expected later this year
A decision on the future use of the fumigant methyl bromide in New Zealand is unlikely to be made before August or September this year.
A series of hearings around the country last month highlighted the complexity of the issues surrounding the use of methyl bromide, including the availability of alternatives, the feasibility of recapture technology, buffer zones, tolerable exposure limits and health concerns.
The hearings, in Wellington, Nelson, Picton, Tauranga and Auckland, were an opportunity for submitters to speak directly to the decision-making committee of the Authority, and for the committee to ask questions and seek clarification on any matters.
Some submitters asked that the use of methyl bromide be prohibited or phased out. Others argued that its continued use was essential and the current safety precautions were appropriate.
The decision-making committee Chair, Helen Atkins, said the committee was acutely aware of the complex issues involved, and the significance of the decision to be made. For these reasons, the committee needed time to fully consider all the information it had before it, as well as seeking further clarification on some issues.
The committee is expected to finalise its decision later this year.
For more information on the reassessment, click here.
New Organisms (NO)
1 May 2010 to 31 May 2010
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
There are currently no notified applications open for submission.
NO non-notified applications received
ERMA200432 by Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR), to import and hold in containment risk group 2 bacteria for laboratory based research and teaching purposes in order to develop and use diagnostic methods for diseases
Formally received: 24 May 2010
NO decisions on applications
No decisions made by the Authority for a New Organism application were notified in the May period.
NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to the Chief Executive
No decisions made by the Chief Executive for a New Organism application were notified in the May period.
NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCs
The following application was decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority:
ERMA200486, GMO10/UO003 by University of Otago to genetically modify transgenic mice by deleting specific genes in specific locations of the mouse brain in order to study neuroendocrine systems
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 May 2010
NO amendments to approvals
The following amendment, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors amendments, was decided by the Authority:
NOC07009 by ERMA New Zealand, to amend the decision NOC07009 to clarify controls
Amendment notified: 19 May 2010
NO amendments to approvals - delegated authority to the Chief Executive
The following amendment, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors amendments, was decided by the Chief Executive acting under delegated power from the Authority:
ERMA200422 by ERMA New Zealand, to clarify a statement in the decision regarding bagging of stalks
Amendment notified: 26 May 2010
NO amendments to approvals - delegated authority to IBSCs
The following amendments, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors amendments, were decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority.
GMD05010, GMO04/MU020 by Massey University, to add Schizosaccharomyces pombe to the list of approved host organisms
Amendment notified: 25 May 2010
GMD06061, GMO06/MU007 by Massey University, to include genes encoding further representative protein functions
Amendment notified: 25 May 2010
GMD07076, GMO07/MU012 by Massey University, to include additional donor DNA encoding enzymes from the amino acid biosynthesis pathways of Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium
Amendment notified: 25 May 2010
GMD08014, GMO07/MU013 by Massey University, to include genes encoding further representative protein functions
Amendment notified: 25 May 2010
ERMA200056, GMO09/MU001 by Massey University, to include additional host organisms and additional donor DNA
Amendment notified: 20 May 2010
GMD07078, GMO07/UA009 by the University of Auckland, to include use of replication defective AAV, adenoviral, retroviral and lentiviral vectors
Amendment notified: 11 May 2010
Hazardous Substances (HS)
1 May 2010 to 31 May 2010
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.
HS notified applications received and open for submissions
ERMA200258 by Schering Plough Animal Health Limited, to import ISPER9010L for use as a veterinary medicine for a companion animal
Submission period: 3 May 2010 - 15 June 2010
ERMA200429 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import of manufacture Contest 800SG as a herbicide containing the active ingredient 2,4-D for the control of broadleaf weeds in pasture and cereals
Submission period: 19 May 2010 - 1 July 2010
ERMA200435 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited, to import Ampligo, containing lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorantraniliprole, as an insecticide for the control of insect pests in forage brassicas
Submission period: 19 May 2010 - 1 July 2010
HSR09026 by Ethical Agents Limited, to import Alpha Ear Cleaner as a veterinary medicine containing boric acid, menthol and chlorothymol for use in the treatment and prevention of Otitis Externa in dogs
Submission period: 19 May 2010 - 1 July 2010
ERMA200467 by Dow AgroSciences New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture GF-2574 as a herbicide containing aminopyralid and trichlopyr for commercial use on pastures to control broadleaf weeds
Submission period: 26 May 2010 - 8 July 2010
HS non-notified applications received
ERMA200413 by Department of Conservation, to import Avipel 50 and Avipel 95 and manufacture1080 baits and cereal pre-feed pellets containing bird repellents (d-pulegone and anthraquinone) under containment for use in aerial field trials to determine their efficacy against rats and possums
Formally received: 4 May 2010
ERMA200007 by Tru Blu Oil Australia Pty Ltd, to import Tru Blu Winter Spray Oil (active ingredient Petroleum Oil) for the control of scale insects and mites on pome, stone fruit and grape vines
Formally received: 19 May 2010
ERMA200397 by Ethical Agents Limited, to import Dolethal (active ingredient pentobarbitone) as a veterinary medicine for use as an euthenasiate in dogs and cats
Formally received: 21 May 2010
ERMA200461 by Connovation Limited, to manufacture into containment NNPAS-C1 and/or NNPAP-C2 (active ingredient sodium nitrite) as a Vertebrate Toxic Agent to undertake field trials on possums
Formally received: 26 May 2010
ERMA200462 by Connovation Limited, to manufacture into containment KCNDP, KCNP, KCNC (active ingredient potassium cyanide) to undertake a pen and field trial on ferrets
Formally received: 27 May 2010
ERMA200468 by Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., import in containment NNH-1094 (containing pyraflufen-ethyl) as a herbicide for use on pastures, for the control of weed infestations
Formally received: 28 May 2010
HS applications withdrawn
The following application has been withdrawn
ERMA200438 by Agpro New Zealand was withdrawn on 14 May 2010
HS decisions on applications
Decisions were made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following applications:
ERMA200046 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import Pyromite as an insecticide containing the active ingredient fenpyroximate for the control of mites in apples and pears
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 3 May 2010
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
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 3 May 2010
ERMA200257 by BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation P/L, to tranship Uranium Oxide U308 through the Port of Auckland en route to USA/Canada via Papeete
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 4 May 2010
ERMA200266 by Osmose New Zealand, to manufacture Premix B and Premix BR as intermediate products in the manufacture of wood preservative solutions (Category A)
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 14 May 2010
HSR09016 by Caledonian Holdings, to import or manufacture BRD as a reproductive hormone analogue preparation intended for injection into horses
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 18 May 2010
ERMA200254 by HaS Expertise Limited, to import and manufacture J57.41 for use as an aqueous timber preservative
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 24 May 2010
ERMA200477 by BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation P/L, to tranship Uranium Oxide Concentrate through the Ports of Nelson, Napier, Tauranga and Auckland en route to France via Cartagena, Colombia
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 May 2010
ERMA200090 by New Zealand Crop Care Limited, to import Canyon to use for the control of nematodes in carrots, kiwifruit, kumara, lucerne and potatoes
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 26 May 2010
HSR09007 by Bomac Laboratories Limited, to import or manufacture TPVP1500PP as a veterinary medicine intended for the treatment of bacterial infections in farm animals
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 28 May 2010
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:
ERMA200313 by Connovation Limited, to manufacture into containment Paste Bait and Block Bait containing Diphacinone as a vertebrate toxic agent to undertake rodent cage trials
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 13 May 2010
ERMA200017 by Crop Solutions (2009) Limited, to import or manufacture Acquire (active ingredient Chitosan) as a fungicide for the control of Botrytis, Sclerotinia and Powdery Mildew in horticulture
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 18 May 2010
ERMA200424 by Caledonian Holdings, to import and manufacture Enrovet 10% Injection (active ingredient enrofloxacin) as a veterinary medicine for use in cattle and pigs
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 20 May 2010
ERMA200401 by Greyhorse Veterinary New Zealand Limited, to manufacture Anthel 3 in 1 Poultry Wormer (active ingredient Tetramisole Hydrochloride) as an anthelmintic for use in poultry
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 21 May 2010
ERMA200469 by Becker Underwood, to import Nemasys C (containing the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae) which is used to control insect pests in orchard crops
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 May 2010
ERMA200430 by Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, New Zealand Branch, to import and manufacture Sumiblast Water-Based Aerosol Household Insect Residual Spray (1.5 and 2.5g/kg) and Sumiblast Oil-Based Aerosol Household Insect Residual Spray(1.5 and 2.0g/kg)(active ingredients cyphenothrin and d-tetramethrin)as insecticides for the control of flying and crawling insects
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 31 May 2010
HS amendments to approvals
There were no Hazardous Substances amendments made by the Authority during the May period
HS amendments to approvals - delegated authority to the Chief Executive
There were no Hazardous Substances amendments made by the Chief Executive during the May period
Test Certifiers
TST100031 to approve Timothy Walshe as a periodic tester
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 4 May 2010
TST100030 to approve Trevor McNamara as a periodic tester
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 10 May 2010
TST100033 to approve Graham Fletcher as a periodic tester
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 17 May 2010
TST100034 to approve Wayne Temple as a periodic tester
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 31 May 2010
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