STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO HOST A VIRTUAL MEETING ON THE STATEWIDE PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROPOSED REGULATORY MODIFICATIONS ON JULY 25TH

STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO HOST A VIRTUAL MEETING ON THE STATEWIDE PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROPOSED REGULATORY MODIFICATIONS ON JULY 25TH

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SACRAMENTO, July 22, 2024 - The State Board of Food and Agriculture will host a public meeting to discuss the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's (DPR's) statewide pesticide notification system and proposed regulatory modifications on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The virtual meeting will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will include a presentation by DPR representatives on the development of the statewide notification system, a demonstration of the system in development, and an overview of the proposed regulatory modifications.

The meeting is available via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85711254081
Webinar ID: 857 1125 4081
Passcode: Board2024!
(Phone Access Passcode: 8586038300)

(Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available via the Zoom application)

Teleconference location: California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 'N' Street - Room 410, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The state board will hear public comments from attendees following the demonstration.
Please note that public comment is being provided to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture and not DPR. If you would like to submit a public comment to DPR on the proposed modified text for DPR's consideration and inclusion in the rulemaking record, please submit it to DPR as prescribed in the Notice of Modification to Text by August 1, 2024.

"California is responding to consumers and the public by developing greater transparency in how we grow and produce our food," said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. "Collaboration is key in developing a process that will be respected by growers and consumers alike."

In November 2023, DPR released a proposed regulation that would support the statewide implementation of a notification system by requiring electronic submission of select information from Notices of Intent (NOIs) for permitted applications to DPR and requiring DPR to make the information it receives publicly available. Following the public comment period (70 days) and three regulatory hearings, a proposed modification to the regulation is currently opened to public comment. Background on Development of the Notification System

The proposed modification to regulation - Statewide Notification of Agricultural Use of Restricted Materials.

"As a grower who lives on the farm, it's important to note the care and dedication all farmers have to our working lands, labor force and local communities," said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. "We operate in a state that is the most forward leaning in regard to the protections when it comes to pesticide use. We need to ensure that further advances in these protections do not negatively impact farm operations."

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The Board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials; agricultural representatives; and citizens to discuss current issues and concerns to California agriculture.

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