nitiation of Reevaluation of Neonicotinoid Products Intended for Use on Nonproduction Ornamental Plants, Trees, or Turf
Summary
SCH Number
2024030240
Public Agency
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
(DPR)
Document Title
nitiation of Reevaluation of Neonicotinoid Products Intended for Use on Nonproduction Ornamental Plants, Trees, or Turf
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/7/2024
Document Description
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is initiating a reevaluation of neonicotinoid products containing the active ingredients acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam intended for use on nonproduction outdoor ornamental plants, trees, or turf, as a result of the California Legislature recently adopting Food and Agricultural Code section 12838(c), which requires DPR to initiate this particular reevaluation by July 1, 2024. During the reevaluation, DPR will determine if additional restrictions on use are necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Teerlink
Agency Name
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Job Title
Assistant Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Sacramento
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Reasons for Exemption
See attachment. DPR's initiation of the reevaluation of neonicotinoid products containing the active ingredients acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam, intended for use on nonproduction outdoor ornamental plants, trees, or turf, is a ministerial product exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The California Legislature recently adopted Food and Agricultural Code section 12838(c) which mandates DPR to initiate this particular reevaluation by July 1, 2024. The law dictates a specific action by DPR and DPR lacks the discretion to deny the project (not initiate the reevaluation) or limit the scope (active ingredients and types of products). As a result, this decision to initiate this reevaluation is a ministerial project exempt from CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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