Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC), Vice Chair; Jerry D’Amore (JD); Wood Turner (WT); 

Amy Bruch (ADB); Logan Petrey (LP) 

Absent: Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Javier Zamora (JZ); Liz Graznak (LG) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• December 6, 2022 notes

• Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

• 2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

o Aqueous potassium silicate (BC)

o Lime sulfur (BC)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• December 6, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency. The lead shared a preliminary review of the petition, and the 

group discussed it and the TR. Potassium sorbate has been petitioned before for other uses, and is on

EPA’s List 4 inerts. There seemed to be little research on Crop-specific uses. The TR indicated there were 

alternatives, such as agricultural practices and several other substances already on the list. The lead 

sought feedback from members, and will talk more with members. The TR was found sufficient with the 

acknowledgement that there is a lack of data on crop-specific uses. 

• 2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

o Aqueous potassium silicate (BC). The lead will work with his review partner to finalize the 

document before Crops submits it. He noted the risks (environmental and health) as negligible. 

The lead also summarized comments from the last review, which were positive, and also 

mentioned additional questions posed by commenters, although the additional questions 

regarding application of this material didn’t seem relevant to this listing. Members discussed 

essentiality and effectiveness. The lead will complete the review and send to CS Chair.

o Lime sulfur (BC). The lead summarized the history and uses of lime sulfur, as well as the 

environmental and health impacts. He will complete the review and send it to the CS Chair. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned. 

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

 Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

Aqueous potassium silicate (BC)

Lime sulfur (BC)

January 3, 2023 

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review
January 17, 2023

Research Priorities - discuss list/send to MS

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

Alcohols: Ethanol (RG/JZ)

Alcohols: Isopropanol (RG/JZ)

Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ)

Hydrated lime (TBD) 

Plastic mulch and covers (LP)

Ethylene gas (LP)

Newspaper or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks (WT)

Potassium chloride (WT) - TR sufficiency

February 7, 2023

February 21, 2023

March 7, 2023

March 21, 2023

April 4, 2023

April 18, 2023

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(j) 

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

TBD Spr 2023

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22. Petition 

found sufficient. TR requested 4.5.22. TR 

sent to CS 7.28.22. Sufficiency due 

09.26.22. TR was not found sufficient. The 

CS sent additional questions to the 

contractor 9.20.22. Response sent to CS 

12.2.22. Sufficiency due 1.31.23. The TR 

was found sufficient 12.20.22. 

9.20.22

12.20.22

TBD

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/BC Due to MS by Jan 20, 2023 1.17.23 Spr 2023
2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Request

?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

1.17.23

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

TR sent to CS 11.25.22. TR found 

sufficient 12.06.22

3.15.22

12.06.22

12.20.22

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.20.22

“ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) TBD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

1.17.23

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) JD Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternati

ves

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Draft TR sent to CS 12.2.22. 

Sufficiency due 1.31.23

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “
Milestones

Spring 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to 

meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 10, 2022

NOSB - Spring 2023 proposals due to NOP Feb 14, 2023 10 weeks

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2023 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 3, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Mar 6, 2023 7.5

Public comment closes Apr 5, 2023 3.5

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 7, 2023 3

Public comment webinars Apr 18 & 20, 2023 1 week

Spring 2023 NOSB meeting - Atlanta, GA Apr 25 - 27, 2023

Final recommendations due May 25, 2023
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC), Vice Chair; Jerry D’Amore (JD); Wood Turner (WT); 

Amy Bruch (ADB); Mindee Jeffery (MJ) 

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP); Javier Zamora (JZ); Liz Graznak (LG) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• November 15, 2022 notes

• Limited TR Aqueous Potassium Silicate (BC) 

• 2025 Sunsets:

o Elemental sulfur (ADB)

o Liquid fish products (ADB)

o Sulfurous acid (JD)

o Microcrystalline cheesewax (JD)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• November 15, 2022 notes were accepted as written. 

• Limited TR Aqueous Potassium Silicate (BC). The TR for Aqueous Potassium Silicate was sent to the CS 

November 25. The lead summarized and the CS found the TR sufficient, comprehensive, and well 

written. 

• 2025 Sunsets: The two leads for each of the following substances paired up to review each other’s draft 

documents, and each presented the preliminary review. The NOSB voted unanimously at the last sunset 

review to retain the following four substances and the Crops Subcommittee found them to be noncontroversial. 

o Elemental sulfur (ADB). The lead summarized the manufacture and uses of elemental sulfur, 

which is used as an insecticide, pesticide, and plant nutrient. 

o Liquid fish products (ADB). The lead summarized the uses of liquid fish, which is a plant or soil 

amendment, and noted that there is a clear annotation. The group also discussed a previous 

NOSB recommendation on Wild, Native Fish for Liquid Fish Products, which the NOP has not 

implemented. It is currently listed as “on hold”. 

o Sulfurous acid (JD). A limited scope TR for sulfurous acid alternatives is in development. 

Members discussed alternatives. 

o Microcrystalline cheesewax (JD). The lead briefly summarized the uses for microcrystalline 

cheesewax, and the group discussed details of its use in mushroom production. Members 

discussed alternatives, such as soy wax, which was petitioned for use in 2015. The NOSB voted 

to not add it to the National List at that time. 

• Additional Items. The group discussed the sunset review process that the Board is piloting. The Crops 

Subcommittee chose to use the buddy system, while the Handling Subcommittee implemented a 

process by which the Chair was the second reviewer for all the documents. 

• The meeting was adjourned. 

Previous CS Notes
Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

 Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

Aqueous potassium silicate (BC)

Lime sulfur (BC)

Hydrated lime (LG)

January 3, 2023 

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

Alcohols: Ethanol (RG/JZ)

Alcohols: Isopropanol (RG/JZ)

Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ)

January 17, 2023

2025 Sunsets: Discuss review

Plastic mulch and covers (LP)

Ethylene gas (LP)

Newspaper or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks (WT)

Potassium chloride (WT)

February 7, 2023

February 21, 2023

March 7, 2023

March 21, 2023

April 4, 2023

April 18, 2023

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(j) 

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

TBD Spr 2023

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22. Petition 

found sufficient. TR requested 4.5.22. TR 

sent to CS 7.28.22. Sufficiency due 

09.26.22. TR was not found sufficient. The 

CS sent additional questions to the 

contractor 9.20.22. Response sent to CS 

12.2.22. Sufficiency due 1.31.23

9.20.22

12.20.22

Spr 2023
Other Projects

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/BC Due to MS by Jan 20, 2023 Spr 2023

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Request

?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.3.23

Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.3.23

“ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

1.3.23

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “
Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

TR sent to CS 11.25.22. 

Sufficiency due 1.24.23

3.15.22

12.06.22

12.20.22

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.20.22

“ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

12.20.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) JD Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “
Milestones

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Draft TR sent to CS 12.2.22. 

Sufficiency due 1.31.23

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Spring 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to 

meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 10, 2022

NOSB - Spring 2023 proposals due to NOP Feb 14, 2023 10 weeks

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2023 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 3, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Mar 6, 2023 7.5

Public comment closes Apr 5, 2023 3.5

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 7, 2023 3

Public comment webinars Apr 18 & 20, 2023 1 week

Spring 2023 NOSB meeting - Atlanta, GA Apr 25 - 27, 2023

Final recommendations due May 25, 2023
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC), Vice Chair; Jerry D’Amore (JD); Wood Turner (WT); 

Javier Zamora (JD); Amy Bruch (ADB); Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) - observer, Mindee Jeffery (MJ) - observer

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP); Liz Graznak (LG)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Andrea Holm (AH) 

Agenda

• October 4, 2022 notes

• Fall 2022 NOSB meeting debrief

• 2025 Sunset Review Process/Assignments 

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• October 4, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• Fall 2022 NOSB meeting debrief

o Subcommittee members liked the tone and discussion and enjoyed mingling with other NOSB 

members.

o The subcommittee chair thanked everyone for the in-depth and thoughtful discussions.

o The subcommittee discussed public comment submitted regarding the timing of the NOSB 

meetings. The NOSB may add information regarding this to the PPM.

o A subcommittee member received feedback from virtual participants, who found value in that 

hybrid component.

• 2025 Sunset Review Process/Assignments. 

o The subcommittee chair will reassign his sunsets. NOSB officers are hoping to make the sunset 

review process more streamlined.

o Amy will replace Rick as subcommittee chair. She will assign editors to review other members’ 

sunset reviews. Editors will review drafted sunset documents before they are sent to the entire 

subcommittee. Sunset review drafts are due Nov 30th and discussion dates were assigned. 

o Most of these sunset reviews passed during their last review with a 15 - 0 vote, though two (or 

more) may be considered controversial during this review. Several of them have Limited Scope 

Technical Reports in process, so these sunsets may be completed later.

o Current Subcommittee chair, Rick, will send feedback from last meeting about consent calendar

to Mindee and Amy. 

• Additional Items. 

o NOP will send the 2024 sunsets final recommendations to the Subcommittee for finalization.

• The meeting was adjourned. 

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

November 1, 2022 - cancelled

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

January 3, 2023 
January 17, 2023

February 7, 2023

February 21, 2023

March 7, 2023

March 21, 2023

April 4, 2023

April 18, 2023

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(j) 

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

TBD Spr 2023

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22. TR sent to CS 7.28.22. 

Sufficiency due 09.26.22. TR was not found 

sufficient. The CS sent additional questions to 

the contractor 9.20.22. 

9.20.22

12.20.22

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/BC Due to MS by Jan 20, 2023 Spr 2023

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Request

?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.3.23

Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023
Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG/ 

JZ

N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.3.23

“ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

1.3.23

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.20.22

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.20.22

“ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

12.20.22

“ “
Milestones

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) JD Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

12.6.22

“ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

1.17.23

“ “

Spring 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to 

meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 10, 2022

NOSB - Spring 2023 proposals due to NOP Feb 14, 2023 10 weeks

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2023 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 3, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Mar 6, 2023 7.5

Public comment closes Apr 5, 2023 3.5

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 7, 2023 3
Public comment webinars Apr 18 & 20, 2023 1 week

Spring 2023 NOSB meeting - Atlanta, GA Apr 25 - 27, 2023

Final recommendations due May 25, 2023
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD); Liz Graznak (LG); Wood 

Turner (WT); Javier Zamora (JD); Logan Petrey (LP); Amy Bruch (ADB)

Absent: None

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• September 20, 2022 notes 

• Discuss review of public comment. 

• Prep for Fall meeting (Assignments, roles) 

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion

• September 20, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• Discuss review of public comment. The CS Chair described his process for summarizing written 

comments. The group discussed presentation of reviews and how to read and summarize comments. 

• Prep for Fall meeting (Assignments, roles). Members reviewed the list of substances and their 

assignments. 

• Additional Items. None. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

September 20, 2022

 Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022 - cancelled

November 1, 2022 cancelled

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(a)

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22. TR sent to CS 7.28.22. 

Sufficiency due 09.26.22. TR was not found 

sufficient. The CS sent additional questions to 

the contractor. 

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

9.20.22

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “
Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. TR 

found sufficient 8.2.22. 

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21. 

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. . TR 

found sufficient 8.2.22.

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD); Liz 

Graznak (LG); Wood Turner (WT); Javier Zamora (JD); Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) - observer

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review August 2, 2022 notes

• Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency 

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion

• August 2, 2022 notes were accepted as written. 

• Potassium Sorbate (ADB). Potassium sorbate is being petitioned for use as an active ingredient in 

fungicides and pesticides. It is also currently an EPA List 4 inert. The lead summarized the uses, 

manufacture, and several other sections of the TR. the CS questioned whether it addressed the intended 

use or focused on use as a food preservative. Members discussed beneficials (if it affects beneficial 

insects), contamination during manufacturing, The CS feels that they need some additional information, 

and will compile a list of additional questions and send to the lead, before it is forwarded to the NOP. 

• Additional Items. None. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

August 2, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote 

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022 - cancelled

September 20, 2022

 Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022 - cancelled

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.
Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(a)

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22. TR sent to CS 7.28.22. 

Sufficiency due 09.26.22. TR was not found 

sufficient. The CS will send questions to the 

contractor. 

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

9.20.22

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “
Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. Draft 

TR found sufficient 8.2.22 and 

sent back to contractor for 

finalization.

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21. 

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. Draft 

TR found sufficient 8.2.22 and 

sent back to contractor for 

finalization.

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting
Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Logan Petrey (LP); Liz Graznak (LG); Wood Turner (WT);; Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) – observer; Javier Zamora (JD)

Absent: 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review July 19, 2022 notes

• 2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote 

• Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• July 19, 2022 notes were approved with a correction to the “additional items” section.

• Copper TR sufficiency (JD). The lead finds the TR sufficient, and members agreed. The NOSB Chair noted 

that coppers are a great example of how well the organic system is working, because the view of 

coppers has evolved as the community continues to learn new information about human health 

concerns. The CS overall found the TR sufficient and would also like to pose some clarifying questions. 

The CS Chair will pass those along to NOP. 

• 2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed, and Copper sulfate (JD). The lead presented the summaries of the two

copper substances together, and the Crops Subcommittee voted on the listings separately. The group 

discussed use, effectiveness, quantity, human health concerns, alternatives, and the need for additional 

research. One member noted that it is very expensive to use copper and therefore it’s generally not 

overused. Another member suggested an annotation with an annual limit. The CS looks forward to full 

Board discussion at the Fall 2022 meeting. 

Motion to remove coppers, fixed from the National List

Motion by: Jerry D’Amore

Seconded by: Brian Caldwell

Yes: 1 No: 6 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0

Motion to remove copper sulfate from the National List

Motion by: Jerry D’Amore

Seconded by: Amy Bruch

Yes: 1 No: 5 Abstain: 1 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0

• Potassium hydroxide - petitioned (RG). The group discussed the draft proposal. The CS did not request 

a new TR because potassium hydroxide is already on the NL and this petition is requesting an expanded 

use. The material was found to satisfy the OFPA criteria, but a member noted that there are already 

alternatives on the list, and questioned why the NOSB would have to approve an alternative method for 

a specific species of fish. The CS had lingering questions about the phosphoric acid used as a neutralizer.
Motion to add potassium hydroxide to the National List at §205.601

Motion by: Rick Greenwood

Seconded by: Jerry D’Amore

Yes: 6 No: 1 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1 

• Additional Items. None

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote 

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR Sufficiency

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(a)

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Potassium 

Sorbate 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22. TR sent to CS 7.28.22. 

Sufficiency due 09.26.22

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed 

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. TR 

found sufficient 8.2.22. 

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21. 

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22. TR 

found sufficient 8.2.22.

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “
Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “
Milestones 

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes* 

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting 

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol 

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and 

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives 

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Logan Petrey (LP); Javier Zamora (JD); Liz Graznak (LG); Mindee Jeffery - observer; Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) -

observer

Absent: Wood Turner (WT)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review July 5, 2022 notes

• 2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• July 5, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• 2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB). The lead summarized the uses of soluble 

boron and noted that the few comments they received were all supportive of its continued use. 

Motion to remove micronutrients: soluble boron products from the National List

Motion by: Amy Bruch

Seconded by: Jerry D’Amore

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1 

• 2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB). The lead summarized the uses of humic acid, and indicated that in 

general it is not controversial, is found to be beneficial, and is in wide, expansive use. A small percentage 

of commenters did note some environmental issues with extraction. The CS moved to a vote and will 

submit the review for the Fall meeting agenda.

Motion to remove humic acids from the National List

Motion by: Amy Bruch

Seconded by: Rick Greenwood

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1 

• 2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ). The lead briefly summarized lead salts, which is a prohibited substance, 

and the CS moved to a vote. 

Motion to remove lead salts from the National List

Motion by: Javier Zamora

Seconded by: Amy Bruch

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1 

• Additional Items. Copper TR summary (JD). The CS received a draft TR, and the lead gave a brief 

summary and opened it up for discussion by the group. He noted the new TR does not reveal new areas 

of concern, but does contain more data about potential environmental and human health issues. The 
lead made the distinction between use of coppers in aquatic systems versus use in soil. The TR mentions 

both, but the listings currently under review are for soil-based use (§§ 205.601(i)(2) and 205.601(i)(3)). 

Previous commenters who opposed the listing focused on use in aquatic systems/rice cultivation. A 

member made a distinction between total copper vs. available copper. Another member added a 

comment about metals in general and that there are really no safe levels in environment. The lead asked 

for feedback about nitrogen fixing and the potential risk for antibiotic resistance. Members will review 

the TR before the next Subcommittee call so they can discuss and vote on the next call. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

July 5, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote 

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(a)

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21. 

Draft TR sent to CS 7.14.22

7.19.22

8.2.22

“ “
Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Logan Petrey (LP); Javier Zamora (JD); Mindee Jeffery - observer; Nate Powell Palm (NPP) - observer

Absent: Wood Turner (WT); Liz Graznak (LG)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC); Anna Waller (AW)

Agenda

• Review June 21, 2022 notes

• BBMF - discuss response to NOP re: timeline for rulemaking

• 2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote

• Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

• Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• June 21, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• Biodegradable biobased mulch film (BBMF) - The NOP is drafting a proposed rule on BBMF based on an

NOSB recommendation from the Fall 2021 meeting and the Crops Subcommittee is currently reviewing 

BBMF for its next sunset date. The Subcommittee will ask the NOP to hold the proposed rule until the

sunset review is complete.

• 2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC). The lead summarized the review and indicated that elemental 

sulfur is relatively benign. The list 4 inert (EDTA) in current organic slug control products makes them 

toxic to dogs and possibly earthworms, even though the active ingredient ferric phosphate, alone, is 

not. Thus sulfur-based products may be desirable. The CS had a broader conversation about inerts and 

the NOP’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) seeking information about inerts. The goal of 

the ANPR is two propose possible pathways to review inerts, and to collect feedback from the 

community. A member asked how this would intersect with international standards regarding inerts.

Motion to remove elemental sulfur at 601(h)

Motion by: Brian Caldwell

Seconded by: Jerry D’Amore

Yes: 0 No: 6 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0 

Carbon Dioxide (LP). Carbon dioxide was petitioned for two uses: At §205.601a (As algicide, 

disinfectants, and sanitizer, including irrigation system cleaning systems) and §205.601j (plant/soil 

amendment). The lead proposed decoupling the two motions for carbon dioxide since the first use as an 

algicide is clear and the second (as a plant/soil amendment) is a little more complex. The Crops 

Subcommittee will bring a proposal to the Fall meeting with a motion to add carbon dioxide at 

205.601(a), and will hold the second part for a later meeting so it can request a limited scope TR on use 

as a plant and soil amendment (605.201(j). 

Motion to add carbon dioxide to the NL at 205.601(a)

Motion by: Logan Petrey
Seconded by: Rick Greenwood

Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Recuse: 0 

• Research Priorities. Crops reviewed the research priorities list. Members discussed no-till/reduced till 

and water usage. Several members suggested edits, and each will revise the section as suggested: ADB 

will add a bullet to #3: organic no-till and minimum tillage; NPP and BC will add/revise #7: Management 

and Control of Invasive Insects and Weeds. The Crops Chair will complete the document and forward it 

to the Materials Subcommittee by July 12.

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

June 21, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

July 5, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Carbon Dioxide

205.601(a)

LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Spr 2023

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “
Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.19.22 “ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.19.22 “ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “
Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
alternatives

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Wood Turner (WT); Jerry

D’Amore (JD); Mindee Jeffery - observer

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP); Javier Zamora (JD); Liz Graznak (LG)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review June 7, 2022 notes

• 2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• June 7, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• 2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG). The lead summarized the uses of soap-based herbicides 

noting that there is wide international acceptance, they are benign, and have no environmental issues. 

Motion to remove herbicides, soap-based

Motion by: RG

Seconded by: JD

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• 2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG). The lead summarized the uses of sticky traps, which are used 

for pest control and monitoring. There are little to no environmental impacts, they don’t come in 

contact with food, and they meet all OFPA criteria. A member noted that some substances, such as 

sticky traps, seem to be listed using colloquial terms rather than by the chemical substance or functional 

name, and wondered why that was. 

Motion to remove sticky traps/barriers

Motion by: RG

Seconded by: ADB

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• 2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC). The lead summarized the uses of polyoxin d zinc salt as a 

microbial fungicide that is effective and benign with regard to human health. 

Motion to remove polyoxin D zinc salt

Motion by: BC

Seconded by: ADB

Yes: 0 No: 5 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Recuse: 0 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned
Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

June 7, 2022

Discuss request for TR for carbon dioxide

2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT) - discuss/vote

June 21, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

July 5, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “
Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB Y? Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Liz Graznak (LG); Logan 

Petrey (LP); Wood Turner (WT); Jerry D’Amore (JD); Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) - observer; Mindee Jeffery -

observer

Absent: Javier Zamora (JZ)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review May 17, 2022 notes

• 2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT) - discuss/vote

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• May 17, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• 2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP). The lead noted there were no changes to the Spring 

2022 review. The CS and stakeholders support continued prohibition.

Motion to remove tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) at §205.602

Motion by: LP

Seconded by: WT

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0 

• 2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT). The lead summarized the review noting uses and environmental issues 

due to mining. 

Motion to remove boric acid at 205.601 on the National List

Motion by: WT

Seconded by: JD

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0 

• 2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT). The lead summarized the review noting that Vitamin C is ascorbic 

acid and Vitamin E is tocopherols. B1 was originally part of this listing, and it was removed during the

last sunset review. Comments have been limited, and the Subcommittee wondered who is using these 

vitamins and for what.

Motion to remove vitamins C and E 

Motion by: WT

Seconded by: BC

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Recuse: 0 

• Additional Items. 

o TRs for 2025 sunsets. The NOSB vice Chair presented the list of TR requests and the Crops 

Subcommittee revisited it to confirm needs. The lead for liquid fish products will revisit the 

request and confirm the need for a TR or not. 
o Fall NOSB Meeting. The NOSB Chair joined the call to discuss the Fall meeting, which is 

scheduled to be in person for the first time in 3 years. The NOSB has decided to hear all public 

comment during two webinars the week prior to the meeting, as it transitions from virtual to inperson. Several members shared their perspectives about this model, and all were supportive. In 

addition to leaving flexibility for any late changes due to covid, it also allows everyone equal 

access, given that not everyone can travel to meetings. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

May 17, 2022

Review/Rank need TR requests for 2025 TR

2025 Sunset: Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ) - TR request? 

2024 Sunsets: Biodegradable biobased mulch film (LP) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Sulfates, carbonates, etc. (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Squid byproducts (LP) - discuss/vote

June 7, 2022

Discuss request for TR for carbon dioxide

2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT) - discuss/vote

June 21, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

July 5, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022
Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. HS will 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 7.5.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “
Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous 

potassium

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish -

products

205.601(j)(8) ADB Y? Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish-based fertilizers)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternatives

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y - Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Javier Zamora (JZ); Liz 

Graznak (LG); Logan Petrey (LP); Wood Turner (WT); Mindee Jeffery - observer

Absent: Jerry D’Amore (JD)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review April 5, 2022 notes

• Debrief from Spring meeting

• Review/Rank need TR requests for 2025 TR

• 2025 Sunset: Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ) - TR request

• 2024 Sunsets: Biodegradable biobased mulch film (LP) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Sulfates, carbonates, etc. (LP) - discuss/vote

• 2024 Sunsets: Squid byproducts (LP) - discuss/vote

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• April 5, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• Debrief from Spring meeting. 

o The CS discussed a limited scope TR on carbon dioxide as a soil amendment, but it is not likely it 

will be back in time for the Fall 2021 meeting. The CS will discuss this more on the next call. 

• Review/Rank need TR requests for 2025 TR. The NOSB Vice Chair compiled a list of TR requests across 

all Subcommittees and the NOSB will rank them before sending it to the NOP for contracting. 

• 2025 Sunset: Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ) - TR request. The CS will not request a new.

• 2024 Sunsets: Biodegradable biobased mulch film (LP). The lead gave a brief summary of the BBMF 

sunset review, noting that the NOSB voted at the Fall 2021 meeting on a proposal to allow BBMF as long 

as it meets the 80% biodegradable biobased content minimum. The group discussed comments 

regarding phthalates, which were mentioned in public comments. The group agreed that this sunset 

review should focus on the status as it currently exists on the list, as rulemaking for the Fall 2021

proposal is in progress. Members were split as to whether BBMF should remain on the National List as 

reflected in the vote below. 

Motion to remove BBMF from the National List 

Motion by: LP

Seconded by: RG

Yes: 4 No: 2 Abstain: 1 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1

• 2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Sulfates, carbonates, etc. (LP). The lead gave a brief summary and the 

subcommittee discussed it and moved to a vote.

Motion to remove micronutrients from the National List 

Motion by: LP

Seconded by: AB

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1
• 2024 Sunsets: Squid byproducts (LP). The lead gave a brief summary and the subcommittee discussed it 

and moved to a vote.

Motion to remove squid byproducts from the National List 

Motion by: LP

Seconded by: BC 

Yes: 0 No: 7 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1 

• Additional Items. None

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

May 3, 2022 - cancelled

May 17, 2022

Review/Rank need TR requests for 2025 TR

2025 Sunset: Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ) - TR request? 

2024 Sunsets: Biodegradable biobased mulch film (LP) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Sulfates, carbonates, etc. (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Squid byproducts (LP) - discuss/vote

June 7, 2022

Discuss request for TR for carbon dioxide

2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT) - discuss/vote

June 21, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

July 5, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - discuss proposal/vote

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022
November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR. 

Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 2021 

NOSB meeting. HS will 

5.17.22

7.5.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

4.5.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 Fall 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “
Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.21.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

7.5.22 “ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

7.5.22 “ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmt’d

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

6.21.22 “ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmt’d

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

7.19.22 “ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.17.22 “ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

6.7.22 “ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.17.22 “ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

7.19.22 “ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

6.7.22 “ “

Fall 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2022

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 5, 2022

NOSB - Fall 2022 proposals due to NOP Aug 11, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Aug 31, 2022

Public comment closes Sep 29, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 3, 2022

Public comment webinars Oct 18 & 20, 2022

Fall 2022 NOSB meeting - Sacramento, CA Oct 25 - 27, 2022

Final recommendations due Nov 25, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023
Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -

Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “
Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) ADB Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternati

ves

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y? Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Javier Zamora (JZ); Liz Graznak (LG); Mindee Jeffery - observer

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP); Wood Turner (WT)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review March 15, 2022 notes

• Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets

• Assign discussion dates for 2024 sunsets and petitions 

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion

• March 15, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets. The group discussed TR needs for the remaining 2025 sunsets and 

will rank them based on needs at a future call. 

• Assign discussion dates for 2024 sunsets and petitions. See table below. 

• Additional Items. The NOP is seeking additional citations/applicable research regarding ammonia 

extracts and environmental and human health, and is also consulting with EPA and FDA. The lead noted 

that the proposal for ammonia extract was voted on at the last meeting, and for the Spring meeting, the 

CS is proposing a practice standard for highly soluble nitrogen. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

March 15, 2022

Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets 

April 5, 2022

Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets

Assign discussion dates for 2024 sunsets and petitions 

April 19, 2022 - cancelled

May 3, 2022

Review/Rank need TR requests for 2025 TR

May 17, 2022

2025 Sunset: Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (JZ) - TR request

2024 Sunsets: Biodegradable biobased mulch film (LP) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Elemental sulfur (BC) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Coppers, fixed (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Copper sulfate (JD) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Sulfates, carbonates, etc. (LP) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Squid byproducts (LP) - discuss/vote

June 7, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Boric acid (WT) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP) - discuss/vote
2024 Sunsets: Vitamins C and E (WT) - discuss/vote

June 21, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Herbicides, soap-based (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Sticky traps/barriers (RG) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - discuss/vote

July 5, 2022

Research Priorities - discuss, finalize list for Materials Subcomm

July 19, 2022

2024 Sunsets: Humic acids (ADB) - discuss/vote 

2024 Sunsets: Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - discuss/vote

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (JZ) - discuss/vote

August 2, 2022

Potassium Hydroxide - petitioned (RG) - discuss proposal/vote

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Highly soluble 

fertilizers (from 

Ammonia 

Extract

petition) 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition suff/TR 

request due 7.24.20. Petition found sufficient 

06.16.20. CS requested TR 06.19.20. TR due 

mid-December. Draft TR sent to CS 12.31.20. 

TR sent back for additional info. Updated TR 

sent to CS 2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 

2021 TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic. 

Two of three motions passed at Fall 2021 

meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR for 

now. Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 

2021 NOSB meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

8.2.22

Fall 2022
Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

TR requested 4.5.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 7.11.22 1.18.22

7.5.22

Spr 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

6.21.22

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

2.15.22

5.17.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

6.7.22

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

6.21.22

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

5.17.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

5.17.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD Y Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

5.17.22

“ “
Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmtd

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

6.21.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

7.19.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmtd

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

2.15.22

7.19.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

5.17.22

“ “

Vitamins C and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

6.7.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

5.17.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

7.19.22

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

6.7.22

“ “
Milestones

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 3, 2022

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training Mar 16 - 18, 2022

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ TBD Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

5.17.22

“ “
Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) ADB Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22 “ “
alternati

ves

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y? Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Logan Petrey (LP); Wood Turner (WT); Javier Zamora (JZ); Liz Graznak (LG); Nate Powell Palm - observer 

Absent: None

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review March 1, 2022 notes

• Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion 

• March 1, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets. See table below. The CS is seeking TRs for 5 substances, and will 

determine the TR needs for the remainder of the substances on the next call. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

March 1, 2022

Assign leads 

March 15, 2022

Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets 

April 5, 2022

Determine TR needs: Remaining 2025 sunsets

Assign discussion dates for 2024 sunsets and petitions 

April 19, 2022 - cancelled 

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022
Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Highly soluble 

fertilizers

(Ammonia 

Extract) 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition suff/TR 

request due 7.24.20. Petition found sufficient 

06.16.20. CS requested TR 06.19.20. TR due 

mid-December. Draft TR sent to CS 12.31.20. 

TR sent back for additional info. Updated TR 

sent to CS 2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 

2021 TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic

and two of three motions passed at Fall 2021 

meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR for 

now. Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 

2021 NOSB meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. . Petition found 

sufficient. TR requested 1.18.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed 

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022
Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmtd

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmtd

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “
Milestones 

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Mar 3, 2022

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training Mar 16 - 18, 2022

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes* 

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting 

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023
Alcohols: 

Isopropanol 

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and 

205.601(c)

WT N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film 

Made from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Y -Lmt’d 

scope

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

3.15.22

4.5.22

“ “
Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) ADB Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Y -Lmt’d 

scope 

on 

alternati

ves

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Y? Also 

request

ed in HS

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD N Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Y Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry D’Amore (JD);

Logan Petrey (LP); Wood Turner (WT); Javier Zamora (JZ); Mindee Jeffery (MJ) - observer; Nate Powell Palm - 

observer

Absent: Liz Graznak (LG)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review February 15, 2022 notes

• Discuss April 2022 NOSB meeting 

• Assign leads/Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion

• February 15, 2022 notes were approved as written

• April 2022 NOSB meeting. The CS Chair reassigned the 2024 sunset review for lead salts to a new NOSB 

member. See table below.

• Assign leads: 2025 sunsets. Each of the Crops members chose 2025 sunset substances to review, and 

will determine TR requests on the next call. See table below for assignments.

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

February 15, 2022 - Last call before proposal deadline (02.16.22)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (LP) - Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - TR sufficiency

March 1, 2022

Assign leads 

March 15, 2022

Determine TR needs: 2025 sunsets 

April 5, 2022

April 19, 2022 - cancelled

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022
October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Highly soluble 

fertilizers

(Ammonia 

Extract) 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition suff/TR 

request due 7.24.20. Petition found sufficient 

06.16.20. CS requested TR 06.19.20. TR due 

mid-December. Draft TR sent to CS 12.31.20. 

TR sent back for additional info. Updated TR 

sent to CS 2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 

2021 TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic

and two of three motions passed at Fall 2021 

meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR for 

now. Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 

2021 NOSB meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. . Petition found 

sufficient. TR requested 1.18.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022
2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmtd

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “
Milestones

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmtd

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) JZ N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 12, 2021

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022
2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) RG Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) RG Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) JZ Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

WT Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) LP Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film Made 

from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

BC Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

ADB Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

BC Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) LG Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) ADB Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) BC Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) LP Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) JD Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) WT Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

3.15.22 “ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Jerry D’Amore (JD); Wood Turner (WT); 

Logan Petrey (LP); Mindee Jeffery (MJ) - observer

Absent: Brian Caldwell (BC)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review February 1, 2022 notes

• Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss TR sufficiency

• Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (LP) - Discuss review

• Additional Items

• Adjourn 

Discussion

• February 1, 2022 notes were accepted as written

• Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (LP). The lead summarized the review, specifically the international 

uses of BBMF, and the CS will submit the review for the Spring 2022 NOSB meeting. 

• Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB). The CS found the TR sufficient and will send a note to 

the NOP indicating that. 

• Additional Items. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

February 1, 2022

 2024 Sunsets: 

Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - TR sufficiency/Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss review

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

February 15, 2022 - Last call before proposal deadline (02.16.22)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (LP) - Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - TR sufficiency

March 1, 2022

Review 2025 Sunset substances for TR requests

March 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

April 19, 2022

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022
September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022

Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Highly soluble 

fertilizers

(Ammonia 

Extract) 

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition suff/TR 

request due 7.24.20. Petition found sufficient 

06.16.20. CS requested TR 06.19.20. TR due 

mid-December. Draft TR sent to CS 12.31.20. 

TR sent back for additional info. Updated TR 

sent to CS 2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 

2021 TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic

and two of three motions passed at Fall 2021 

meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR for 

now. Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 

2021 NOSB meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate

ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. . Petition found 

sufficient. TR requested 1.18.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022
2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022

Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Lmtd

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22. TR 

found sufficient 2.1.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “
Milestones

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Lmtd

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.15.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) ? N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 12, 2021

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022
2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Substance National List Cont

act 

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes*

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023

Alcohols: 

Isopropanol

205.601(a)(1)(ii) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and

205.601(c)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film Made 

from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “
Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Jerry D’Amore (JD); Wood Turner (WT); Logan Petrey (LP); Mindee Jeffery 

(MJ) - observer; Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) - observer.

Absent: Brian Caldwell (BC); Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review January 18, 2022 notes

• 2024 Sunsets: 

o Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - TR sufficiency/Discuss review

o Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss review

o Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB/?) - Assign new lead, Discuss review

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• January 18, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• 2024 Sunsets: 

o Polyoxin D zinc salt (ADB for BC). The Crops Vice-Chair summarized the sunset review for the 

group and members had a brief discussion. The TR for Polyoxin D zinc salt was found sufficient. 

Crops will forward the review to the NOP for posting at the Spring meeting.

o Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB). The lead reviewed the TR and has already 

incorporated information from it into the draft discussion document. She noted that a previous 

TR for micronutrients was more general, and the CS requested this TR to focus on soluble boron. 

The group discussed the use and manufacture of soluble boron, and noted that it is commonly 

used. The CS will determine TR sufficiency on the next call. 

o Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB). LP volunteered to lead this project. The former lead 

noted a couple of sections in the document that need to be completed, such as the International 

Use. The lead will complete the outstanding items and the HS will discuss the document on the 

next call. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted)

January 18, 2022 - Last call before Research Priorities are due to MS (01.25.22)

Research Priorities - Finalize list

2024 Sunsets:

Vitamins C and E (WT) - Discuss review 

Elemental sulfur (BC) - Discuss review

Humic Acids (ADB) - Discuss review

Squid byproducts (LP) - Discuss review

Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review
Petitions:

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - Discuss review/vote

Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE) - Discuss proposal and vote

Potassium Hydroxide (RG) - TR sufficiency

Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR sufficiency

February 1, 2022

 2024 Sunsets: 

Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - TR sufficiency/Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss review

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

February 15, 2022 - Last call before proposal deadline (02.16.22)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (LP) - Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - TR sufficiency

March 1, 2022

March 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

April 19, 2022

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022
Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Ammonia 

Extract 

(Highly soluble 

fertilizers)

SE/ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition suff/TR 

request due 7.24.20. Petition found sufficient 

06.16.20. CS requested TR 06.19.20. TR due 

mid-December. Draft TR sent to CS 12.31.20. 

TR sent back for additional info. Updated TR 

sent to CS 2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 

2021 TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic

and two of three motions passed at Fall 2021 

meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 03.16.21. CS found the petition 

sufficient 03.2.21 and will not request a TR for 

now. Returned to CS for additional work at Fall 

2021 NOSB meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. Petition found sufficient. 

No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate 

TBD

(ADB)

Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition suff/TR 

request due 01.21.22. . Petition found 

sufficient. TR requested 1.18.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed 

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022
Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 15-

1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Limite

d 

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 11.29.21. 

TR suff due 01.28.22. TR found 

sufficient 2.1.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Limite

d 

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 1.18.22. 

Suff due 3.19.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

2.15.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “
Milestones 

2025 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2022), Summary (Spr 2023), Review (Fall 2023)

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) ? N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 12, 2021

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022

Substance National List Cont

act

TR

Re 

quest?

Notes* 

Scheduled, 

Discussed, 

Voted

Target 

meeting 

Alcohols: Ethanol 205.601(a)(1)(i) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

Summary: 

Spr 2023

Review: 

Fall 2023
Alcohols: 

Isopropanol 

205.601(a)(1)(ii) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Sodium carbonate 

peroxyhydrate 

205.601(a)(8) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Newspaper or 

other recycled 

paper, without 

glossy or colored 

inks

205.601(b)(2)(i) 

and 

205.601(c)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2017

TR: 2006

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Plastic mulch and 

covers 

205.601(b)(2)(ii) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2016 Supplement 

(Biodegradable Mulch Film Made 

from Bioplastics)

TR: 2012 (Biodegradable Mulch 

Film Made from Bioplastics)

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Aqueous potassium 

silicate

205.601(e)(2) and 

205.601(i)(1)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TAP: 2003

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(e)(5), 

205.601(i)(10) and 

205.601(j)(2)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Lime sulfur 205.601(e)(6) and 

205.601(i)(6)

Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “
Hydrated lime 205.601(i)(4) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2015

TAP: 2002 (Calcium Hydroxide)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Liquid fish products 205.601(j)(8) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2019 (Fish products)

TR: 2006 (Fish products)

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Sulfurous acid 205.601(j)(11) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2014

TR: 2010 

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Ethylene gas 205.601(k) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2011 Supplemental 

TR: 2007

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Microcrystalline 

cheesewax 

205.601(o) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TR: 2018

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “

Potassium 

chloride

205.602(e) Sunset date: 6/22/2025

TAP: 1995

2018/Fall - Rec to Renew

Sunset renewal: 05/07/2020, 85 

FR 27105

“ “
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Asa Bradman (AB); Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry 

D’Amore (JD); Steve Ela (SE), Vice Chair Emeritus; Wood Turner (WT); Logan Petrey (LP)

Absent: None

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review January 4, 2022 notes

• Research Priorities - Finalize list

• 2024 Sunsets:

Vitamins C and E (WT) - Discuss review 

Elemental sulfur (BC) - Discuss review

Humic Acids (ADB) - Discuss review

Squid byproducts (LP) - Discuss review

Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

• Petitions:

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - Discuss review/vote

Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE) - Discuss proposal and vote

Potassium Hydroxide (RG) - TR sufficiency

Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR sufficiency

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• January 4, 2022 notes were accepted as written.

• Research Priorities - Finalize list

• 2024 Sunsets: 

o Vitamins C and E (WT). The lead summarized the current and past reviews, and members 

discussed the draft document. The review addresses the removal of vitamin B1, which was 

recommended for removal at the last sunset, and is in rulemaking. The CS Chair will forward the 

completed review to NOP for posting to the Spring meeting docket. 

o Elemental sulfur (BC). The lead summarized the review and highlighted that elemental sulfur is

effective and benign compared to alternatives. The Subcommittee added a couple of questions 

to the review for the Spring posting, and will forward the completed review to the NOP. 

o Humic Acids (ADB). The lead summarized the review, including uses, noting that humic acid is 

relatively benign. She also noted the limited information from the last review and TR regarding 

International use. The CS Chair will forward the completed review to NOP for posting to the 

Spring meeting docket. 

o Squid byproducts (LP). The lead summarized the review, noting broad acceptance and 

International use. The CS Chair will forward the completed review to NOP for posting to the 

Spring meeting docket. 

o Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP). The lead briefly summarized the history of tobacco dust, 

which is listed at §205.602 as a prohibited natural. There have been no changes in status or 
public sentiment regarding this substance, and the Subcommittee supports its continued 

prohibition. 

o Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB). The lead is drafting a sunset review and the CS will 

complete it on the next Crops call. The NOSB recommended an annotation change at the Fall 

2021 meeting, and the lead will address that in this document, as it overlaps.

• Carbon Dioxide - petitioned (LP). The lead gave a brief summary of the proposal and the CS moved to 

the votes. The group discussed the petitioned use at §205.601(j) As plant or soil amendments, clarifying 

whether or not it will be used as a soil amendment. 

Classification Motion:

Motion to classify carbon dioxide as synthetic 

Motion by: Logan Petrey

Seconded by: Rick Greenwood

Yes: 8 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: Recuse: 0

National List Motion:

Motion to add carbon dioxide at §205.601(a) algicide, disinfectants, and sanitizer, including 

irrigation system cleaning systems

Motion by: Logan Petrey

Seconded by: Rick Greenwood

Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 0 Recuse: 0

National List Motion:

Motion to add carbon dioxide at §205.601(j) As plant or soil amendments. 

Motion by: Logan Petrey

Seconded by: Steve Ela

Yes: 7 No: 1 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Recuse: 0

• Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE). The leads summarized the review and previous 

public comments regarding the motion that was sent back to the Crop Subcommittee at the Fall 2021 

meeting. Crops is proposing a motion to add language at §205.105 to cap the total amount of nitrogen. 

Members provided feedback and discussed potential sections on the NL for listing. 

Subcommittee Vote:

Motion to add at §205.105: Nitrogen fertilizers with a C:N ratio of 3:1 or less, including those 

that individual components of a blended fertilizer formulation, are limited unless use is 

restricted to a cumulative total use of 20% of crop needs.

Motion by: Amy Bruch

Seconded by: Brian Caldwell

Yes: 7 No: 1 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Recuse: 0 

• Potassium Hydroxide (RG). Crops found the petition sufficient and will not request a new TR. 

• Potassium Sorbate (ADB). Crops found the petition sufficient and is requesting a TR. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned
Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted)

January 4, 2022

2024 Sunsets:

Coppers, fixed (JD) - Discuss review/TR request

Copper sulfate (JD) - Discuss review/TR request

Research Priorities

January 18, 2022 - Last call before Research Priorities are due to MS (01.25.22)

Research Priorities - Finalize list

2024 Sunsets:

Vitamins C and E (WT) - Discuss review

Elemental sulfur (BC) - Discuss review

Humic Acids (ADB) - Discuss review

Squid byproducts (LP) - Discuss review

Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

Petitions:

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - Discuss review/vote

Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE) - Discuss proposal and vote

Potassium Hydroxide (RG) - TR sufficiency

Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR sufficiency

February 1, 2022

2024 Sunsets: 

Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss review

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

February 15, 2022 - Last call before proposal deadline (02.16.22)

March 1, 2022

March 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

April 19, 2022

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022
Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Ammonia 

Extract 

(Highly soluble 

fertilizers)

SE/ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition 

suff/TR request due 7.24.20. Petition 

found sufficient 06.16.20. CS requested TR 

06.19.20. TR due mid-December. Draft TR 

sent to CS 12.31.20. TR sent back for 

additional info. Updated TR sent to CS 

2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 2021 

TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic 

and two of three motions passed at Fall 

2021 meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 03.16.21. CS found 

the petition sufficient 03.2.21 and will not 

request a TR for now. Returned to CS for 

additional work at Fall 2021 NOSB 

meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22. Petition 

found sufficient. No TR requested.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate 

TBD

(ADB)

Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22. . Petition 

found sufficient. TR requested 1.18.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

TBD

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed 

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022
Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) AB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; 

NOP 15-1; 2016 Supplemental 

TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

2.1.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 

12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 

12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Limited 

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited 

Scope TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope 

TR on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP 

early November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 

TR (oxidized lignite/humic 

acid derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Limited 

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope 

TR on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21. TR sent to CS 

1.18.22. Suff due 3.19.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “
Milestones 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) AB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 12, 2021

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022
Note: Subcommittee notes may include preliminary discussions regarding substances considered for addition to or removal from the 

National List. They do not represent official National Organic Program (NOP) policy/regulations or NOSB recommendations. Proposals 

must be voted on by the full Board, to become recommendations to the USDA. Please see the NOP website for official NOP policy, 

regulations, and status of substances used in organic production and handling.

Crops Subcommittee (CS) Notes

Tuesday, January 04, 2022 2:00 pm ET

Present: Rick Greenwood (RG), Chair; Amy Bruch (ADB), Vice Chair; Asa Bradman (AB); Brian Caldwell (BC); Jerry 

D’Amore (JD); Steve Ela (SE), Vice Chair Emeritus; Wood Turner (WT)

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC)

Agenda

• Review December 21, 2021 notes

• 2024 Sunsets

o Vitamins C and E (WT) - Discuss review

o Coppers, fixed (JD) - Discuss review

o Copper sulfate (JD) - Discuss review

o Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

• Research Priorities

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• December 21, 2021 notes were accepted as written.

• 2024 Sunsets

o Vitamins C and E (WT) - Deferred to January 18 call.

o Coppers, fixed (JD), Copper sulfate (JD). The Crops Subcommittee discussed the TR request for 

coppers, which was sent to the NOP on December 20, 2021. The lead will complete the draft 

review for the Spring meeting and the TR should be back in time to include the additional 

information in the Fall 2022 review.

o Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB). Deferred to the January 18 call

• Research Priorities. Members discussed the previous version of the Crops Research Priorities and 

specifically coppers. The lead for the coppers review will coordinate with the Materials Chair to revise 

the language for the research priority and the CS will discuss it on the next Crops Subcommittee call. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous CS Notes

Future call schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT, except where noted)

December 21, 2021

2024 Sunsets: Lead salts (AB) - Discuss review

Petitions: Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE) - Discuss proposal

January 4, 2022

2024 Sunsets:

Coppers, fixed (JD) - Discuss review/TR request

Copper sulfate (JD) - Discuss review/TR request

Research Priorities

January 18, 2022 - Last call before Research Priorities are due to MS (01.25.22)

Research Priorities - Finalize list
2024 Sunsets:

Vitamins C and E (WT) - Discuss review

Elemental sulfur (BC) - Discuss review

Humic Acids (ADB) - Discuss review

Squid byproducts (LP) - Discuss review

Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate) (LP)

Biodegradable Biobased Mulch Film (AB) - Discuss review

Petitions:

Carbon Dioxide (LP) - Discuss review/vote

Ammonia Extract (Highly soluble fertilizers) (ADB/SE) - Discuss proposal and vote

Potassium Hydroxide (RG) - TR sufficiency

Potassium Sorbate (ADB) - TR sufficiency

February 1, 2022

2024 Sunsets: 

Polyoxin D zinc salt (BC) - Discuss review

Micronutrients: Soluble boron products (ADB) - Discuss review

February 15, 2022 - Last call before proposal deadline (02.16.22)

March 1, 2022

March 15, 2022

April 5, 2022

April 19, 2022

May 3, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 5, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 2, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 6, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 1, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 6, 2022

December 20, 2022
Work Agenda

*Highlight indicates discussion. *Highlight indicates action needed. *Highlight indicates review completion

and/or vote.

Petitioned Substances

Other Projects

2024 Sunset Review

TR Requests (June 2021), Summary (Spr 2022), Review (Fall 2022)

Substance Contact Doc Type Notes* 

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Ammonia 

Extract 

(Highly soluble 

fertilizers)

SE/ADB Proposal Petition sent to CS 05.26.20. Petition 

suff/TR request due 7.24.20. Petition 

found sufficient 06.16.20. CS requested TR 

06.19.20. TR due mid-December. Draft TR 

sent to CS 12.31.20. TR sent back for 

additional info. Updated TR sent to CS 

2.23.21. TR found sufficient 3.2.21. 2021 

TR (Handling). Classified as nonsynthetic 

and two of three motions passed at Fall 

2021 meeting.

12.21.21

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Carbon Dioxide LP Proposal 2006 TR (Handling)

Petition sent to CS 01.15.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 03.16.21. CS found 

the petition sufficient 03.2.21 and will not 

request a TR for now. Returned to CS for 

additional work at Fall 2021 NOSB 

meeting.

1.18.22 Spr 2022

Potassium 

Hydroxide

RG Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

Fall 2022

Potassium 

Sorbate 

TBD

(ADB)

Proposal Petition sent to CS 11.22.21. Petition 

suff/TR request due 01.21.22.

12.7.21

01.18.22

Fall 2022

Project Contact Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed, 

Voted

Target

meeting

Research 

Priorities

RG/All Due to MS by 1.25.22 1.4.22

1.18.22

Spr 2022

Substance National List Con

tact TR? Notes*

Scheduled,

Discussed 

Voted

Target

meeting

Herbicides, soapbased205.601(b)(1) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2015 TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

Summary:

Spr 2022 

Review:

Fall 2022
Biodegradable 

biobased mulch film

205.601(b)(2)(iii) AB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2015 Report; NOP 

15-1; 2016 Supplemental TR.

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Boric acid 205.601(e)(3) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Sticky traps/barriers 205.601(e)(9) RG N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

11.16.21

“ “

Elemental sulfur 205.601(h)(2) BC N Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2018 TR. 

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Coppers, fixed 205.601(i)(2) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Copper sulfate 205.601(i)(3) JD N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2011 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a TR on 12.20.21.

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

1.4.22

“ “

Polyoxin D zinc salt 205.601(i)(11) BC Y

Limite 

Scope 

Sunset date: 11.22.24

TR: 2012 TR; 2017 Limited Scope 

TR.

2018/Spring - Rec to ADD

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 6.1.21. TR due to NOP early 

November. TR sent to CS 

11.29.21. TR suff due 01.28.22

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Humic acids 205.601(j)(3) ADB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1996 TAP; 2006 TR; 2012 TR 

(oxidized lignite/humic acid 

derivatives). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Soluble boron 

products

205.601(j)(7)(i) ADB Y 

Limite 

Scope

Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

CS requested a Limited Scope TR 

on 7.23.21. TR due to NOP 

12.22.21

5.18.21

6.1.21

2.1.22

“ “

Micronutrients: 

Sulfates, carbonates, 

oxides, or silicates of 

zinc, copper, iron, 

manganese, 

molybdenum, 

selenium, and cobalt

205.601(j)(7)(ii) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2010 TR (Micronutrients). 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

“ “
Milestones 

Vitamins C, and E 205.601(j)(9) WT N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: 1995 TAP; 2015 TR. 

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew 

C&E/REMOVE B1

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Squid byproducts 205.601(j)(10) LP N Sunset date: 1.28.24

TR: 2016 TR

2016/Spring - Rec to ADD

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Lead salts 205.602(d) AB N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

12.7.21

12.21.21

“ “

Tobacco dust 

(nicotine sulfate)

205.602(j) LP N Sunset date: 10.30.24

TR: N/A

2017/Fall - Rec to Renew

5.18.21

6.1.21

1.18.22

“ “

Spring 2022 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 12, 2021

NOSB - Spring 2022 proposals due to NOP Feb 16, 2022

New NOSB member training TBD

NOP - Draft Spring 2022 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 2, 2022

NOP - Post proposals Mar 3, 2022

Public comment closes Apr 1, 2022

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 4, 2022

Public comment webinars Apr 19 & 21, 2022

Spring 2022 NOSB meeting - Crystal City, VA Apr 26 - 28, 2022

Final recommendations due May 27, 2022