STATE PESTICIDE-DISCHARGE PERMITS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REQUIREMENTS, JUDGE RULES ---- The plaintiffs in a closely watched suit argued that Oregon's discharge permit program had been federalized by virtue of EPA grants. If the state lost the case -- the first to target aquatic pesticides -- similar litigation in other states would have been likely. The possibility of an appeal, however, remains open.

AN INSIDER LOOK AT OREGON'S NPDES PROGRAM --- Ranei Nomura, a Policy Analyst in Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality, discusses the aquatic-pesticide permitting program in her state and shares her views on the new EPA rule codifying Agency policy on permits for pesticide discharges.

EPA GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO RED CROSS SYMBOL AND 'CAUSE' MARKETING LANGUAGE FOR CLOROX PRODUCTS ---- Although pesticide labels have always been off limits to organizational symbols and endorsements, the Agency has decided to allow them -- within limits. The decision was discussed at a recent meeting of state regulators, a few of whom raised concerns about their ability to register the new label.

ALASKA PROPOSAL WOULD UNINTENTIONALLY PROHIBIT ANTIMICROBIAL USE IN SCHOOLS, REGULATOR SAYS --- Alaska Community Action on Toxics says antimicrobials are exempted from its ballot initiative. But, a state regulator points out, if enacted, the referendum would trump state rules -- thereby costing the state millions for additional enforcement, training and outreach.

EPA AND STATE REGULATORS ADDRESS FRONT-BURNER ISSUES --- EPA and state lead agencies discuss pending spray-drift enforcement guidance, state enforcement conflicts with wildlife services, the final steps towards NAFTA pesticide labels, the draft Pesticide Registration notice on antimicrobials in HVAC ductwork, and container-and-containment rule implementation.

EPA DECISION TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION FOR SILVER WASHING MACHINE IS NOT SURPRISING, CONSULTANT SAYS ---- Samsung's washing machine is routinely associated with fears over nanotechnology, but its ion-generation has nothing to do with that emerging science. Elmer Rauckman, a toxicologist advising the company, also says the Agency's recent decision to require a pesticide registration for the machine was expected the first time around.

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