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Proposed Acceptability for Continuing Registration: Re-evaluation of the Lawn and Turf Uses of (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid [2,4-D]

February 21, 2005
ISBN: 0-662-39457-7 (0-662-39458-5)
Cat. No.: H113-18/2005-1E (H113-18/2005-1E-PDF)
(PACR2005-01)

To obtain an electronic copy of the document, Proposed Acceptability for Continuing Registration: Re-evaluation of the Lawn and Turf Uses of (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Acid [2,4-D], please contact publications@hc-sc.gc.ca.

Should you require further information please contact the Pest Management Information Service.

Summary

The purpose of this document is to inform registrants, pesticide regulatory officials and the Canadian public that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has re evaluated the lawn and turf uses of the herbicide (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid, commonly known as 2,4-D, pursuant to Section 19 of the Pest Control Products Regulations. This Proposed Acceptability for Continuing Registration (PACR) document provides a summary of the data and information reviewed, and the rationale for the proposed regulatory decision.

The PMRA has concluded that the use of 2,4-D to treat lawns and turf does not entail an unacceptable risk of harm to human health or the environment. Standard precautionary statements and label improvements are recommended.

By way of this document, the PMRA is soliciting comments from interested parties on the proposed regulatory decision for lawn and turf uses of 2,4-D. The PMRA will accept written comments on this proposal up to 60 days from the date of publication of this document to allow interested parties an opportunity to provide input into the proposed decision. Please forward all comments to the Publications Coordinator at the address below.