Hazardous Substances
Update

April 2019
Hazardous Substances Update #187

In this issue submissions are open on a new fungicide, new guidance on importing or exporting hazardous waste, and a reminder of some submission periods that are closing soon. 

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Importing or exporting hazardous waste? We’ve released new guidance

The movement of hazardous waste into, out of, or through New Zealand requires a permit from the EPA.

We have just released new guidance, and application forms. You can find out more on our website.

New Fungicide, GF-3308 open for submissions

Dow Agrosciences (NZ) limited have applied for approval to manufacture GF-3308, which contains fenpicoxamid. Fenpicoxamid is a new active ingredient to New Zealand.

Submissions close at 5pm on 9 May 2019.

For more information or to make a submission, visit our website. 

Submissions closing soon for Paraquat

The EPA is reassessing paraquat looking to further restrict the use of some paraquat-containing substances to manage the risks to people and the environment. Paraquat is included in the EPA’s priority chemical list.

The submission period was extended, and submissions now close at 5pm on 30 April 2019.

For more information or to make a submission, visit our website.

Hydrofluorocarbon permits

Applications for special permits for the import of hydrofluorocarbons close on 1 July 2019, and 1 September 2019 for grandparented permits.

From 1 January 2020, all imports, transhipments, and exports of specified hydrofluorocarbons will require a permit from the EPA. You need to apply in 2019 for these permits.

If you export hydrofluorocarbons in the calendar year (from 2020 onwards) you may be eligible for an exporter’s import permit to replace the quantity exported. Export permits, exporter’s import permits, import permits for recycled hydrofluorocarbons, and exemptions for transhipments may be applied for in 2020.

Submissions closing soon for Meteor

AgriNova NZ Limited are seeking a reassessment to reduce the maximum application rate control, re-evaluate the restricted entry interval for workers, and reduce the buffer zone restrictions for Meteor, a substance used to thin pip fruit.

Submissions close at 5pm on 1 May 2019.

For more information or to make a submission, visit our website.

Recent decisions

Hint – all HSNO decisions are now displayed by default in descending date order in the HSNO applications database on our website. Tap the spacebar once, then hit Enter to see the latest.

March 2019

APP203798 by Nufarm Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Agricultural Chemicals identified by a code number in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 07 March 2019

APP203572 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Phostemic 400SL fungicide, containing 400g/L of the active ingredient phosphorous acid, in the form of a soluble concentrate, for disease control in avocados, apples, peas, ornamentals and nursery stock. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 11 March 2019

APP203581 by Ensystex New Zealand Limited to determine if ECOTHOR Active Nature No More Mosquito Larvae is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 13 March 2019

APP203650 by Salinity AB (Reg. no. 556133-7311) with daughter company AB Hanson & Möhring to determine if Safesil Pro, Safesil Challenge is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 13 March 2019

APP203738 by Genera Limited to determine if Bluefume is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 18 March 2019

APP203670 by Koppers Performance Chemicals New Zealand to import or manufacture Acticide OTE45, a mouldicide that is added to timber preservative and anti-sapstain solutions to provide mould control on the surface of the treated timber or wood based product for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 March 2019

APP203760 by Department of Conservation - Canterbury Conservancy Office to import or manufacture Encapsulated PAPP mustelid bait in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 March 2019

APP203693 by Nufarm Limited to import or manufacture Nail 600 EC is a contact herbicide containing 600g/L carfentrazone-ethyl as an emulsifiable concentrate for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 26 March 2019

APP203788 by Invasive Pest Control Limited to generate efficacy data for an extruded pellet bait containing 0.8% cholecalciferol and an extruded pellet bait containing 0.15% 1080. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 26 March 2019

APP203755 by Lonza NZ Limited (formerly Zelam) to import an experimental pesticide for use in trials under containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 28 March 2019

APP203762 by Marlborough District Council to determine if there are grounds for the reassessment of Taskforce. Decision: Grounds exist for the reassessment and decision notified on 29 March 2019

Withdrawn applications 

No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.

Amendments to approvals

APP203653 by Environmental Protection Authority to amend SDS on approval HSR101299 (Amendment APP203803). Decision: Notified on 14 March 2019

Other news

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