December 18, 2002
If you use snail baits in your day to day work, now is your chance to comment on the proposed classifications and controls being attached to these groups of pesticides, under the Transitional Provisions of the HSNO Act. Other groups of pesticides presently being consulted on include anti-foulant paints, and antisapstain and timber treatment chemicals. Copies of these documents can be downloaded from our website or sent out on request (see details below).
The public consultation on the transfer of snail baits from the transitional parts of the HSNO Act to the new regulatory framework established by the Act provide the opportunity for people to present their views on, and be informed of the proposed classifications and controls.
The transitional provisions allow for registered pesticides that are lawfully registered (or in the process of being registered) under section 21 of the Pesticides Act 1979 on 2 July 2001 to be considered for transfer. Snail baits are one of the many groups of pesticides which are being considered for transfer.
The overall transfer process involves preparation of a list of substances to be considered for transfer, classification and assignment of HSNO default controls, consultation on the classification and controls applied and review of the classifications and controls with regard to the submissions received from interested parties.
This is followed by writing the policy for drafting into regulations under s160 (1)(a) of the HSNO Act, the legal drafting and promulgation The public consultation and formal submission period on the proposed classifications and controls for snail baits ends on 28 February 2003. The extended timeframe is to allow for adequate time for submissions to be made, given the holiday period.
You may submit your comments by:
Email addressed to: Transfer@ermanz.govt.nz or Mail addressed to:
Andrea Eng
Manager (Transfer of Substances)
ERMA New Zealand
P O Box 131
Wellington
Media Contact:
Uma Cannon, Public Awareness Advisor
Phone 04 918 4865