a public comment period, review of the submitted comments, ongoing development of response to comment documents, submission of pertinent scientific data which could refine the policies, revisions and refinements to each policy as applicable, and development of a final implementation plan. More information on EPA's activities related to spray drift is available on our website: Drift Reduction Technology OPP has recently received nozzle and adjuvant data to obtain a DRT rating for specific formulations of multiple active ingredients. This manufacturer is the first of several interested in developing and submitting data to participate in the DRT star-rated program since the program officially launched in late 2014. EPA plans to complete the review of this data in early 2016 and finalized the first star-rated product. To facilitate submissions from interested companies, EPA posted a template for DRT submissions, including the necessary analysis of spray drift data needed to assign a rating. In an effort to increase outreach and participation, presentations will continue with states, local extension services and industry groups that have requested additional guidance and information regarding the program. Questions raised include specific guidance for testing, implementation, enforceability and timing of DRT technologies appearing on labels. More information on Reduction Technology is available on our website: Repellency Awareness Graphic The Repellency Awareness Graphic is an initiative that is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public health information and improve the clarity of pesticide product labeling for consumers. The graphic will enable producers of skin-applied insect repellent products to use a standardized graphic that will clearly communicate to consumers the estimated number of mosquitoes and/or ticks are repelled by a product when used as directed. Participation in this initiative is voluntary. To assist manufacturers who may be interested in participating in this program, the EPA published a guidance document that provides recommendations on what the agency considers to be the credible information and science needed to support the information provided in the Repellency Awareness
a public comment period, review of the submitted comments, ongoing development of response to comment documents, submission of pertinent scientific data which could refine the policies, revisions and refinements to each policy as applicable, and development of a final implementation plan. More information on EPA's activities related to spray drift is available on our website: Drift Reduction Technology OPP has recently received nozzle and adjuvant data to obtain a DRT rating for specific formulations of multiple active ingredients. This manufacturer is the first of several interested in developing and submitting data to participate in the DRT star-rated program since the program officially launched in late 2014. EPA plans to complete the review of this data in early 2016 and finalized the first star-rated product. To facilitate submissions from interested companies, EPA posted a template for DRT submissions, including the necessary analysis of spray drift data needed to assign a rating. In an effort to increase outreach and participation, presentations will continue with states, local extension services and industry groups that have requested additional guidance and information regarding the program. Questions raised include specific guidance for testing, implementation, enforceability and timing of DRT technologies appearing on labels. More information on Reduction Technology is available on our website: Repellency Awareness Graphic The Repellency Awareness Graphic is an initiative that is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public health information and improve the clarity of pesticide product labeling for consumers. The graphic will enable producers of skin-applied insect repellent products to use a standardized graphic that will clearly communicate to consumers the estimated number of mosquitoes and/or ticks are repelled by a product when used as directed. Participation in this initiative is voluntary. To assist manufacturers who may be interested in participating in this program, the EPA published a guidance document that provides recommendations on what the agency considers to be the credible information and science needed to support the information provided in the Repellency Awareness
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