Tennessee Pest Management Information Network

Public comments are being requested on the metaldehyde RED.
Submit any comments to the EPA (see below). Please forward any comments that
you submit yourselves or know of to the Southern Region IPM Center so they can
document them.

Thanks.

Darrell Hensley

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The metaldehyde (snail bait) reregistration eligibility decision (RED) has
been released. The Agency is soliciting public comment on its risk mitigation
measures, particularly specific measures aimed at reducing risk to domestic
animals and wildlife. We are contacting you because you have commented on
metaldehyde during the reregistration process.

To access the RED and supporting documents:

Go to www.regulations.gov . To find the correct docket and documents
associated with it, select the Advanced Search function, and then select
Docket Search. Enter the Docket Number OPP-2005-0231 in the Docket ID field
and submit. Click on the Docket ID link, and icons for viewing and
downloading the supporting documents will appear. Your computers pop-up
blocker function must be turned off for you to view or download
documents in the docket.

I will be out of the office until 8/21. In my absence, questions can be
directed to Dirk Helder 703-305-4610.

Jill Bloom, Review Manager
US Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Special Review and Reregistration Division
703-308-8019
fax: 703-308-8041