Catch up on the latest hazardous substances news from the Environmental Protection Authority No images? Click here July 2021Hazardous Substances Update #211Kia ora,In this month’s e-newsletter, the glyphosate call for information deadline nears, and EPA decision-makers formally close their hearing on the recapture rules for methyl bromide. Glyphosate call for info closing soonFriday 27 August is the deadline for responding to the EPA’s call for information on the herbicide glyphosate. "With just under a month to go, we would particularly like to hear from professional users or those involved in the manufacture or supply of products containing glyphosate," says Dr Chris Hill, the General Manager of the EPA’s hazardous substances team. EPA responds to sentencing in Christchurch chemical incidentThe EPA welcomes the sentencing for a chemical poisoning that nearly claimed the life of a worker in Christchurch in May 2019.
Recent decisionsAPP204225 by Lonza NZ Limited (formally Zelam) to import or manufacture Experimental Plant Protection Compound: TNL3920 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 1 June 2021 APP204235 by UPL New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Racona V RTU in containment. Decision: approved with controls 15 June 2021 APP104198 by Terra Scientific to import or manufacture Persistent Organic Pollutant in containment. Decision: approved with controls 16 June 2021 APP204211 by Invasive Pest Control to import or manufacture Double Tap Pellet Bait in containment. Decision: approved with controls 25 June 2021 APP204227 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Bayer Trial Products 2021 (1) in containment. Decision: approved with controls 25 June 2021 APP202871 by Aberdeen Road Company to import or manufacture Hercon Vaportape II Insecticidal strips for release. Decision: approved with controls 30 June 2021 APP204247 by Dairy NZ to import or manufacture Diluted PG12007 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 30 June 2021 APP204257 by Dairy NZ to import or manufacture Bovaer 10 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 30 June 2021 Withdrawn applicationsNo hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period. Amendments to approvalsNo amendments were made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, decided by the EPA or the Chief Executive under delegated powers from the EPA during this period. Working at the EPAThe EPA is a great place to work, made up of friendly people with ambitious goals. We value our employees, and take pride in offering a positive working environment, professional development and supporting work-life balance. |