Pesticide Data Compensation Changes in California Spark Confusion and Controversy.

LAKE RIDGE, Va. -- California legislation which eliminated the letters of authorization previously required for a me-too registrant to obtain a state registration based on another company's data is raising questions.

The bill, which passed the Assembly and Senate by overwhelming margins, was signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger on Oct. 7. The enactment was hailed as a major victory by the Department of Pesticide Regulation as well as generic pesticide companies, which had long fought the LOA law.

However, it became clear during the DPR Registration Workshop held May 1-2 in Sacramento that AB 1011 is not a perfect compromise.

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    CALIFORNIA REGULATORS EXPLAIN NEW PESTICIDE REQUIREMENTS AND
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    data and product reformulations, registration issues, fees, and
    personal "pet peeves" with registration applications.

    AG CONTAINER RECYCLING COUNCIL REMAINS UPBEAT DESPITE THREAT OF
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    efficiency is improved and the problem of "freeloaders" is
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    trying to expand the program, and EPA is developing new
    regulations to make recycling of pesticide containers mandatory.

    PETA BLASTS FEDERAL CANCER STUDIES AS 'IRRELEVANT' AND A 'WASTE OF
    MONEY'

    In a new report, the animal rights group concludes that National
    Toxicology Program studies are "useless for regulatory purposes."
    The NTP responds to the report, assailing PETA for "illogical
    arguments" and "misunderstanding the purpose of the studies."

    A PESTICIDE.NET INSIDER LOOK AT RODENT CANCER STUDIES

    Officials from an Ashland, Ohio, laboratory discuss the
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    EPA'S REVISED CARBOFURAN RISK ASSESSMENT STILL FLAGS DIETARY AND
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    While EPA considers use restrictions to mitigate risks, growers
    contend that carbofuran is essential for their operations. The
    Agency contends, however, that there are plenty of alternatives
    for all but one of the food crops appearing on carbofuran labels.

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