EPA Approval Process

EPA Approval / Patent Submission Process – Citrus Canker

Day T-90 T+0 T+90 T+90+x

• Hire EPA consultant / expert to navigate the approval process• Why?:

http://www.epa.gov/ocspp/pubs/frs/home/guidelin.htm

• Find partner groves for testing• Begin stealth

advertising PR campaign to develop grassroots support

Interim

• Begin field tests• Document

results• Keep records• Prepare New

Product Registration

• Submit EUP (Experimental Use Permit) application for field trials

http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/pesticide-registration-manual-chapter-3-additional-considerations

http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-07/documents/8570-17.pdf

• Conclude field tests• Finish

preparation and submit New Product Registration

http://www2.epa.gov/pria-fees/b671-pria-fee-category

http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/pesticide-registration-manual-chapter-1-overview-requirements-pesticide#intro

T+14.5 Mos.

• Receive EPA approval• Begin selling

1 Apr. 2015 1 Jul. 2015 1 Aug. 2015 1 Oct. 2015Interim 15 Dec. 2016