Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) in Field Corn - Seed Blend Products Containing Cry 34/35Ab1, Cry1F, Cry2Ab2, Cry1A.105, and Cry3Bb1

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EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0362
EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0772 This docket (which was created to share information from a December 2010 FIFRA Science Advisory Panel meeting) contains important background material on this product which will be useful to anyone who is considering submitting comments on this proposed regulatory action.
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Time Limited Registration Decision for new seed blend PIP products in field corn for the 2011 growing season. These seed blends contain previously registered events (active ingredients) and are available for public comment. EPA is making its registration decision document, called a Biopesticides Registration Action Document (BRAD) available for public comment. The BRAD contains EPA’s registration decision and the risk assessment. The Agency, is also requesting comments on a proposal to extend the time limited registration for the 2012 and 2013 growing season. Comments will be accepted through May 8, 2011.