Sunset Survey

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 passed along to NOSB anonymously via the Organic Trade Association’s comments. Please do not include any confidential businesses information. For more information please visit OTA.com/NOSB.

This survey is for the substance COPPER SULFATE and FIXED COPPER
Copper, Fixed (§205.601(i)(2) Includes copper hydroxide, copper oxide, copper oxychloride, includes products exempted from EPA tolerance) and Copper Sulfate §205.601(i)(3)) - Allowed for disease control. Must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation in the soil.

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* 1. Is your operation certified organic?

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* 2. Is Copper included in your organic system plan for disease control? Please select which compound:

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* 3. Which types of organic products do you produce/raise using Copper for disease control?

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* 4. What diseases does Copper control and why is it necessary?

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* 5. With what frequency does your operation use Copper for disease control? (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 to Copper for disease control? (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 Copper for disease control? (e.g., mechanical or physical practices)

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

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* 9. Are there organic alternatives to copper products that are more suitable for use in disease control?

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* 10. Are there viable practices that can be used in situ to offset the toxic build-up of copper in soil and water?

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* 11. On a scale from 1 to 5 stars, rate the overall necessity of Copper for disease control on your organic operation:

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* 12. You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments to NOSB. See ota.com/nosb for instructions.

If you would like assistance or guidance in submitting comments to NOSB, please contact Johanna Mirenda at jmirenda@ota.com or provide your contact information below and OTA will contact you directly.

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