2025 Sunset Review

This survey is for Hydrated Lime §205.603(b)(6) - external pest control in livestock production; not permitted to cauterize physical alterations or deodorize animal wastes
 
Instructions: Please answer the questions based on your use only of the substance listed above. This survey is administered by the Organic Trade Association to assess the necessity/essentiality of substances used in organic production that are undergoing NOSB Sunset Review. The information collected will be submitted to NOSB anonymously via the Organic Trade Association’s public comments. Please do not include any confidential businesses information. For more information visit OTA.com/NOSB.

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* 1. Is your operation certified organic?

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* 2. Is this substance included in your organic system plan?

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* 3. Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using this substance?

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* 4. What function does this substance provide and why is it necessary?

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* 5. With what frequency does your operation use this substance? (e.g., seldom, as needed when a certain condition arises, routinely, etc.)

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* 6. Have you tried using any other substances as an alternative? (e.g., other substances that are on the National List and/or other natural substances)

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* 7. Are there any other management practices that would eliminate the need for this substance? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices)

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* 8. How would your organic production be impacted if this substance was no longer allowed? (describe the agronomic, environmental or human health effects, product quality, economic effects)

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* 9. On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of this substance for your organic operation:

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* 10. Is hydrated lime regularly used currently for parasitic control in animal herds? (this question is from the NOSB Spring 2023 Packet)

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* 11. What are typical disposal protocols for spent lime after dipping? (this question is from the NOSB Spring 2023 Packet)

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* 12. Since the material was last reviewed, have additional commercially available natural alternatives emerged? (this question is from the NOSB Spring 2023 Packet)

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* 13. You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments to NOSB. See OTA.com/NOSB for instructions. OTA members can contact OTA's Regulatory Team for assistance or guidance in submitting comments to NOSB.

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