APS REGULATORY ALERT

USDA Final Rule regarding areas under restriction for Karnal bunt; EPA Region Four seeks research grants for use of fewer pesticides; USDA seeks public comments on “CSREES Proposal Review Process”

Date: August 28, 2005

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services has issued a Final Rule regarding areas under restriction for Karnal bunt. This rule adds regulated areas to prevent the spread of Karnal bunt, and relieves restrictions on certain areas where they are no longer necessary. Complete information is available in the August 2 Federal Register at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-15166.htm.

EPA Region Four seeks research grant applications to help implement the FQPA and to support efforts by the agricultural community to transition to using less pesticides and lower risk pesticides in food production. Applications are due by September 19, 2005. To see if you qualify or for more information, please see the solicitation notice at http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-081005-001/Grant.html.

USDA Seeks Public Comments by October 11, 2005 on the paperwork and regulatory burdens associated with the extension of an existing Information Collection Request, titled "CSREES Proposal Review Process," Complete information in the August 10 Federal Register at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-15768.htm.