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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Franklin Quarcoo (FQ), Chair; Wood Turner (WT), Vice Chair; Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Nate Lewis (NL); 

Brian Caldwell (BC); Dilip Nandwani (DN); Kyla Smith (KS); Amy Bruch - observer 

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP) 

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC); Heather Kumar (HK); Esu Obu (EO)

Agenda

• Review November 14, 2023 notes 

• Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

• Excluded methods- TR templates

• Overview, status, and TR on Tall Oil

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• November 14, 2023 notes were accepted with modifications.

• Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC). The Food Technologists sent background 

research to the Chair who shared it with the group. The research for this topic is in the preliminary 

stages, and the leads intend on writing a discussion document for the Spring 2024 meeting to evaluate 

the totality of options. The lead(s) will refine the request to HK and EO to narrow the scope and clarify 

the request. One of the leads asked about hosting an expert panel at the Fall 2024 meeting, which he 

acknowledged might disrupt the timeline, given that the NOP asked for a recommendation at the Fall 

2024 meeting. He suggested panelists representing organic consumers, ingredient suppliers or 

formulators, and the EPA. The NOSB Chair mentioned that the Board hosted a sanitizer panel outside of 

the NOSB meeting, and wondered if that would be an option. 

• Excluded methods - TR templates. The lead summarized the status of the TR template updates for the 

group. The MS sent a request to the Food Technologists to proofread and review the document, and 

recently asked to move the deadline earlier, in the interest of finalizing the template for use in the next 

round of sunset reviews. The templates are a tool that the NOSB uses to complete its work. Additionally, 

the revised template has been shared with OMRI (the TR contractor) and stakeholders, and feedback 

from both has been incorporated. Members had a general conversation about the technical support 

staff, including integration, workload, and deadlines, and would like to add a standing agenda item at 

the Executive Committee meeting for updates. 

• Overview, status, and TR on Tall Oil. The former MS Chair summarized the petition and previous work

for tall oil. The review was put on hold until the inerts work was finished, because although tall oil was 

petitioned as an inert, it was unclear whether it actually was, so the MS felt it was necessary to defer the 

review until the inerts review was defined. 

• Additional Items. 

o Induced mutagenesis TR. The MS deemed the TR for induced mutagenesis sufficient in August, 

and DN revisited the discussion for the benefit of the new Materials’ members and Food 

Technologists. Members discussed the questions in the original TR request, and suggested a 

revision to question #4 (Can unwanted mutations caused by IM be removed via backcrossing?)

to make it more specific. NOP will reach out to OMRI and ask if they can expound. A member 

asked for a primer on what induced mutagenesis is, given that it is allowed in certain 

circumstances, and not others, which the lead provided. A member suggested rereading the 

previous NOSB recommendation to determine what the previous board recommended and why. 
• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

November 14, 2023

Debrief Fall meeting

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

December 12, 2023

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

January 9, 2024

Excluded Methods Discussion Doc (MJ/DN/LP) - discuss 

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC) - discuss

February 13, 2024

March 12, 2024

April 9, 2024

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Discussion 

Doc 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): LP/DN

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by 01.16.24

2.13.24 Spr 2024

Excluded Methods N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Discussion 

Doc 

MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23. TR found sufficient 

8.8.23.

12.12.23

1.9.24

Spr 2024
Milestones 

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

12.12.23 TBD

Inert Ingredients in 

Pesticide Products

Misc. FQ, NL, 

LP, BC

Discussion 

Doc 

June 23, 2023 NOP Memo 9.12.23

10.10.23

11.14.23

12.12.23

1.9.24

2.13.24

Spr 2024

Spring 2024 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 17, 2023 16 -20

NOP - Draft Spring 2024 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 9, 2024 ~ 10

NOSB - Spring 2024 proposals due to NOP Feb 15, 2024 ~ 9 

NOP - Post proposals Mar 5, 2024 7.5

Public comment closes Apr 3, 2024 3.5

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 5, 2024 3

Public comment webinars Apr 23 & 25, 2024 1 

Spring 2024 NOSB meeting - Milwaukee, WI Apr 29 - May 1, 2024 0

Final recommendations due May 29, 2024 30 days post 

meeting
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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Franklin Quarcoo (FQ), Chair; Wood Turner (WT), Vice Chair; Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Nate Lewis (NL); 

Brian Caldwell (BC); Dilip Nandwani (DN); Kyla Smith (KS)

Absent: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Logan Petrey (LP) 

Staff: Jared Clark (JC); Jo Mirenda (JM); Heather Kumar (HK); Esu Obu (EO)

Agenda

• Review October 10, 2023 notes 

• Fall 2023 meeting debrief

• Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (All) - discuss

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• October 10, 2023 notes were accepted as written. 

• Fall 2023 meeting debrief: It was a positive meeting. There is lots of momentum around inerts and 

many great suggestions. The members are grateful for the Food Technologists and their support for 

upcoming topics/projects. Members discussed scoping a sanitizer work agenda item, and whether 

Materials has the bandwidth for this work agenda item. A panel discussion at a future Board meeting 

may help frame the topic. A member expressed interest on working on plastics in organic agriculture.

• Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (All). The co-leads met in Providence and discussed next steps. 

They are going to ask the two Food Technologists to compile the information from the Advance Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking and comments, specifically an objective analysis of List 4 vs. what is in EPA 

regulations vs. what is currently in use. Knowing the impact of each option will help guide decision 

making.

• TR Templates. The group has a working draft with some comments from the discussion document about 

excluded methods. The comments cover nano-particles, excluded methods throughout the production 

process, and incorporating the NOSB's recommendations on listing specific excluded methods.. Based on 

the citric acid TR, it is possible that the TRs can include an evaluation of excluded methods in 

microorganisms, feedstocks, and substrates. The lead will talk with the Food Technologists about the 

drafts and will return them to the MS with an update.

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

October 10, 2023

Discuss public comments/Presentation at Fall meeting

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

November 14, 2023

Debrief Fall meeting

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

December 12, 2023

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024

March 12, 2024

April 9, 2024

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Con- tact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Discussion 

Doc 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): LP/DN

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by 01.16.24

2.13.24 Spr 2024

Excluded Methods/

TBD List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Discussion 

Doc

MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23. TR found sufficient 

8.8.23.

TBD Spr 2024

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Inert Ingredients in 

Pesticide Products

Misc. FQ, NL, 

LP, BC

Discussion 

Doc 

June 23, 2023 NOP Memo 9.12.23

10.10.23

11.14.23

12.12.23

Spr 2024
Milestones 

Spring 2024 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~Nov 17, 2023 16 -20

NOP - Draft Spring 2024 NOSB meeting tentative agenda Feb 9, 2024 ~ 10

NOSB - Spring 2024 proposals due to NOP Feb 15, 2024 ~ 9 

NOP - Post proposals Mar 5, 2024 7.5

Public comment closes Apr 3, 2024 3.5

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB Apr 5, 2024 3

Public comment webinars Apr 23 & 25, 2024 1 

Spring 2024 NOSB meeting - Milwaukee, WI Apr 29 - May 1, 2024 0

Final recommendations due May 29, 2024 30 days post 

meeting
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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Franklin Quarcoo (FQ); Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Nate Lewis (NL); Brian

Caldwell (BC); Dilip Nandwani (DN)

Absent: Jared Clark (JC); Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Carolyn Dimitri (CD)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Heather Kumar (HK); Esu Obu (EO)

Agenda

• Review September 12, 2023 notes 

• Discuss public comments/Presentations at Fall meeting

• Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (All) - discuss

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• September 12, 2023 notes were accepted with modifications. 

• Discuss public comments/Presentations at Fall meeting (All). The group had a brief discussion of the 

comments. 

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (All). The leads have engaged in discussions with NOP for ideas 

on how to move forward, including the four options proposed in the Advance Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (ANPR). The MS discussed difficulties and challenges associated with this project, and one 

member suggested that it might not be as difficult as initially thought because, while there are a lot of 

inerts, most are not in use. A member added that given the complexity, it’s important to send a clear 

message and be as transparent as possible. 

The group introduced several ideas such as utilizing EPA lists of allowed tolerances, or assessing inerts 

used in post-harvest handling. For now, they are keeping all ideas on the table, and will continue to 

discuss the options. The MS Chair will seek feedback during the October 16 Executive Committee call 

about whether to present an update on Inerts at the Fall NOSB meeting. If they decide to present an 

update, they will do it either during the work agenda update or under “other business” on the last day. 

The co-leads may also schedule some time at the Fall NOSB meeting to discuss this further. 

• Additional Items. 

o TR templates update. The MS has until ~ May 2024 to get the updates completed, in time for the 

next round of sunset requests. The group discussed the potential implications of TR updates, 

and may reach out to TR writers and the Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA) who may 

ultimately be the end users. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

Discuss public comments/Presentation at Fall meeting

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

November 14, 2023

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)
December 12, 2023

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products (FQ, NL, LP, BC)

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Milestones

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

TBD MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23. TR found sufficient 

8.8.23.

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

9.12.23

Spr 2024

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Inert Ingredients in 

Pesticide Products

Misc. FQ, NL, 

LP, BC

Discussion 

Doc

June 23, 2023 NOP Memo 9.12.23

10.10.23

11.14.23

12.12.23

Spr 2024

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Jun 8, 2023
NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023

NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023

Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Franklin Quarcoo (FQ); Mindee Jeffery (MJ); 

Nate Lewis (NL); Carolyn Dimitri (CD); Brian Caldwell (BC)

Absent: Dilip Nandwani (DN)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA); Jared Clark (JC); Heather Kumar (HK)

Agenda

• Review August 8, 2023 notes 

• Inerts work agenda - workflow planning discussion (All)

• Excluded Methods (MJ) - vote/align on TR template

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• August 8, 2023 notes were accepted as written.

• Inerts - work agenda , workflow planning discussion (All). The group discussed preliminary planning 

and workflow for the Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products work agenda item. Four members will 

collaborate, and were chosen based on interest and expertise. NOP will assist and other members are 

welcome to contribute. The group discussed the challenges, which may be sizable. A member suggested 

the following next steps: 1. Understand the four options; 2. Analyze public comments; 3. Compare Inerts 

to other lists (nutrient vitamins/minerals etc.); 4 Develop discussion document for the Spring 2024 

meeting; 5. Develop proposal for Fall 2024 meeting. The MS discussed the proposal deadline for the 

Spring meeting, which is February 15, 2024, and how that affects the workplan. The MS posted a 

preliminary discussion document in the open comment docket for the Fall 2023 meeting, and is 

currently gathering stakeholder feedback. The comment period closes September 28, and the MS will 

review public comments on the October 10 call. The MS may have something to communicate to the 

Board and community at the Fall 2023 NOSB meeting. 

• TR template, excluded methods (MJ) - vote/align. The lead summarized the work to date. Public 

comment was incorporated into the updated draft templates and the group discussed some lingering 

questions, such as fermentation, and how far back in the process should they look. The lead left 

comments for members’ consideration. 

The group had an in-depth conversation about the goals, the current process for reviewing substances, 

and the classification of materials decision trees 

(https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Program%20Handbk_TOC.pdf: NOP 5033, 5033-1, 

5033-2, and 5033-3), which are publicly available. The ultimate goal will determine how far back in the 

process to look. Members discussed the best way forward. A member suggested waiting for the TR for 

vitamins, which may help to answer some of the questions. Members expressed support for this project, 

given the fast-paced changes in the biotech industry. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

August 8, 2023

Research Priorities (All) - discuss/vote 
September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

Discuss public comments/Presentation at Fall meeting

Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Con- tact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

TBD MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23. TR found sufficient 

8.8.23.

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

9.12.23

Spr 2024

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Inert Ingredients in 

Pesticide Products

Misc. FQ, NL, 

LP, BC

Discussion 

Doc

June 23, 2023 NOP Memo 9.12.23

10.10.23

11.14.23

12.12.23

Spr 2024
Milestones

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Jun 8, 2023

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023

NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023

Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Franklin Quarcoo (FQ); Brian Caldwell (BC); 

Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Dilip Nandwani (DN); Nate Powell-Palm (NPP) - observer

Absent: Carolyn Dimitri (CD)

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

Agenda

• Review July 11, 2023 notes 

• Research Priorities (RPs) (All)

• Excluded Methods/TBD List (DN, MJ, NL) - TR sufficiency

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• July 11, 2023 notes were accepted as written.

• Research Priorities (RPs) (All). The MS discussed the current iteration of the Research Priorities 

proposal, which includes updates from the Livestock and Crops Subcommittees. The Chair asked for 

feedback and members expressed support for the additions. Several Subcommittee members suggested 

an additional research priority to address equity and barriers in minority communities with regard to 

access to organic food. The group added language under the general section/Increasing access to 

Organic Food. The MS moved to a vote on the proposal. The Chair also reminded members that no 

matter how they vote in Subcommittee, they can change their vote when it comes before the full Board. 

Motion to accept the proposal on the 2023 NOSB Research Priorities 

Motion by: WT

Seconded by: DN

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

• Excluded Methods/TBD List (DN, MJ, NL). The TR was found sufficient and comprehensive. 

Post-call note: Due to lack of time, one member was unable to convey that he had an additional request 

for the TR writers; to expand on one of the answers. The MS maintains that the TR is sufficient, and NOP 

will forward the additional question. 

• Additional Items. None

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

July 11, 2023

Research Priorities (All)

Excluded Methods/TBD List

August 8, 2023

Research Priorities (All) - discuss/vote 

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023
Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Milestones

Project National 

List

Con- tact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

TBD MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23. TR found sufficient 

8.8.23.

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Spr 2024

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Inert Ingredients in 

Pesticide Products

Misc. TBD Discussion 

Doc

June 23, 2023 NOP Memo Spr 2024

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Jun 8, 2023

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023
NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023

Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Carolyn Dimitri (CD); Dilip Nandwani (DN); 

Franklin Quarcoo (FQ); Brian Caldwell (BC)

Absent: Mindee Jeffery (MJ)

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

Agenda

• Review June 27, 2023 notes 

• Research Priorities (RPs) (All)

• Excluded Methods/TBD List (MJ, NL)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• June 27, 2023 notes were accepted as amended.

• Research Priorities (RPs) (All). The group reviewed the draft research priorities document and discussed 

the item that was broached on the last call regarding the lack of state-matched funds for the 1890’s 

institutions. The MS determined that this topic might be better addressed via a research priority. A 

member suggested that this might be a topic to add to the CACS document on equity. The MS Chair will 

approach AJ who is the lead author on the equity document. Members discussed additional questions 

for the MS research priorities - one specific to the Materials Subcommittee and one general question. 

The MS Chair asked for feedback by July 20 so it can be incorporated into the document in time to vote 

on the August 8 call. 

The group suggested potential tasks for the new technical support staff such as conducting literature 

reviews on some of the RP questions, which could be valuable to the community and will help the NOSB 

assess progress on its current priorities. Currently the feedback loop is lacking, and it’s hard to know 

what priorities are being researched. The search for two new staff is underway. 

The group also discussed the dissemination of data to end-users/farmers and how and where that 

information should be housed. For example, e-organic, a grant-based program, was supposed to be a 

place to house such research, but it’s uncertain whether it is effective. A member used an example of a 

farmer who wanted to transition to organic because they had some unused land, but didn’t have the 

relevant information about why it was not a viable option. 

• Excluded Methods/TBD List. The TR for induced mutagenesis was sent to the MS on July 6. DN will 

complete the TR sufficiency for the August 8 call. The TR templates were revised to include questions on 

excluded methods, and will be used for future reviews. Currently the documents are not ready to send 

to the TR writers, as they are still undergoing final edits. The lead is awaiting feedback from other 

members. Since they are not finalized, the Subcommittees incorporated some specific questions into 

requests for 2026 limited scope TRs. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

June 27, 2023

July 11, 2023
Research Priorities (All)

Excluded Methods/TBD List

August 8, 2023

Research Priorities (All) - discuss/vote 

Excluded Methods/Induced mutagenesis -TR sufficiency (due 9.4.23)/vote

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Con- tact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June. TR sent to 

MS 7.6.23. TR sufficiency due 

9.4.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

8.8.23

Fall 2023

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD
Milestones

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Jun 8, 2023

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023

NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023

Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:00 pm ET 

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Carolyn Dimitri (CD); Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Franklin Quarcoo (FQ); Brian 

Caldwell (BC);; Nate Lewis (NL) - observer

Absent: Dilip Nandwani (DN); Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair

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

Agenda

• Review May 9, 2023 notes 

• Research Priorities (RPs) (All)

• Excluded Methods/TBD List (MJ, NL)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• May 9, 2023 notes were accepted as written

• Research Priorities (RPs). Materials has received Handling’s RPs and is awaiting LS and CS. The Chair 

pointed out the 5 materials-related priorities and invited feedback and discussion. A member asked 

about the possibility of adding a work agenda item focused on a finding from the equity commission

related to state matching funds for the 1890 institutions, and will work on compiling some background 

information with another Subcommittee member. The MS Chair will circulate the current draft 

document and asked that members review the five priorities for discussion on the next call. 

• Excluded Methods/To-Be-Determined (TBD) List (MJ, NL). The TR for induced mutagenesis is due back 

soon and once the NOP completes its review, it will be sent to the MS. The lead suggested they wait for 

the TR to complete that part of the TBD list. A member reminded the group that commenters responded 

to the Subcommittees questions at the Spring meeting, but also suggested other changes, and he would 

like to talk more about how these changes could be implemented. A member noted an overlap with the 

Handling Subcommittee with substances made using fermentation. The group discussed the path 

forward, acknowledging that this is a long-term project. The Chair expressed appreciation to the 

members for looking at the issues with a macro-lens, and focusing on long term solutions. 

• Additional Items. 

o TR template update (NL, MJ). The TR templates were recently revised to include terminology 

and questions about excluded methods. The co-lead discussed how excluded methods are 

currently verified by ACAs, noting the resources they use, which include Organic Systems Plans

(OSPs) and TRs. As an example, Handling requested a TR for citric acid and included questions 

about which streams of microorganisms (used in the production of citric acid) are manufactured 

with excluded methods. Using the TR as a means to get this information does not require 

regulatory change, and could be nimble and transparent, and ACAs already use TRs as a 

resource. Members discussed the differences in the scopes (i.e., Crops and Livestock vs

Handling), substrates vs feedstocks, fermentation products, and how far back in the process the 

review should start. The MS will move incrementally and modify and revise the template as 

needed. The updated TR template presented at the Spring 2023 meeting is the version they will 

use to start. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes
Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

May 9, 2023

June 27, 2023

July 11, 2023

Research Priorities (All)

Excluded Methods/TBD List

August 8, 2023

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June

5.9.23

6.27.23

7.11.23

Fall 2023

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD
Milestones

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Jun 8, 2023

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023

NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023

Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Dilip Nandwani (DN); Carolyn Dimitri (CD); Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Franklin 

Quarcoo (FQ)

Absent: Brian Caldwell (BC); Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair

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

Agenda

• Review April 5, 2023 notes 

• Debrief from April 2023 NOSB meeting

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• April 5, 2023 notes were accepted with modifications to the RP conversation. 

• Debrief from April 2023 NOSB meeting. 

o The NOSB Vice Chair opened the floor for feedback about the meeting. 

o TR template update. The next steps will be to incorporate suggestions regarding excluded 

methods. Given the helpful comments and support from the community, the MS will update the 

document and will not produce a version for the Fall meeting, and therefore the entry in the 

work agenda table below was deleted. Members also discussed the path forward for the work 

agenda item on Excluded Methods in general. The lead will send collated comments to other 

members to begin the conversation about the next iteration to draw a clear picture for the 

community. 

o Members discussed previous recommendations and outcomes for organic seed and will ask a 

follow up question to the NOP during the Executive Committee call next week. 

o Research Priorities. The lead reviewed his notes from the Spring meeting, and will share them 

with members. A member suggested outreach efforts prior to the Fall meeting so the list is seen 

by researchers and other funding agencies sooner. 

• Additional Items. None.

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

April 5, 2023 (Wednesday)

May 9, 2023

June 13, 2023

July 11, 2023

August 8, 2023

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023
Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Milestones

Project National 

List

Con- tact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by ~7.20.23

5.9.23 Fall 2023

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. TR due 

to NOP end-June

5.9.23 Fall 2023

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Fall 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment ~May 20, 2023

NOP - Draft Fall 2022 NOSB meeting agenda Aug 4, 2023

NOSB - Fall 2023 proposals due to NOP Aug 10, 2023

NOP - Post proposals Aug 30, 2023

Public comment closes Sep 28, 2023

NOP - Send compiled public comments to NOSB ~Oct 2, 2023
Public comment webinars Oct 17 & 19, 2023

Fall 2023 NOSB meeting - Providence, RI Oct 24 - 26, 2023

Final recommendations due Nov 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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Dilip Nandwani (DN); Carolyn Dimitri (CD); Franklin 

Quarcoo (FQ)

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Mindee Jeffery (MJ)

Staff: Michelle Arsenault (MA)

Agenda

• Review February 14, 2023 notes 

• Discuss presentations for April 2023 meeting

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion 

• February 14, 2023 notes were accepted as written. 

• Discuss presentations for April 2023 meeting

o Excluded Methods/TBD List - MJ will present at Spring 2023 NOSB meeting.

o Research Priorities - WT will present high level overview and summary. 

o Petition and Technical Report (TR) tracking: Update to TR template - MJ will present at Spring 

2023 NOSB meeting.

• Additional Items. None. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

Feb 14, 2023

Research Priorities (WT/All)

TR template updates (BC/MJ)

Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP)

Mar 15, 2023 (Wednesday) - no quorum

April 5, 2023 (Wednesday)

May 9, 2023

June 13, 2023

July 11, 2023

August 8, 2023

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.
Projects

Milestones 

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities

(RPs)

N/A WT Discussion 

Document 

(Spr 2023) 

Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by 1.20.23

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

Spr 2023

Petition and Technical 

Report (TR) tracking: 

Update to TR template

N/A BC/MJ

/NOP

NA Ongoing 11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

N/A

Excluded Methods/TBD 

List 

N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. 

11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

Spr 2023

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Spring 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to 

meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Feb 14, 2023 10 weeks

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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Dilip Nandwani (DN); Carolyn 

Dimitri (CD)

Absent: Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair

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

Agenda

• Review January 10, 2023 notes 

• Research Priorities (WT/All)

• TR template updates (BC/MJ)

• Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• January 10, 2023 notes were accepted with minor edits.

• Research Priorities (WT/All). The lead introduced the discussion document, and the group discussed the 

original intent of the Research Priorities framework. The lead will finalize the document and submit it for 

the Spring meeting. 

Motion to accept the research priorities discussion document 

Motion by: WT

Seconded by: CD

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

• TR template updates discussion document (BC/MJ). The lead presented the draft discussion document,

and the group suggested minor edits. The lead will incorporate the changes and submit the document 

for posting to the Spring meeting docket. 

Motion to accept the discussion document on TR template updates 

Motion by: MJ

Seconded by: DN

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

• Excluded Methods TBD list discussion document (MJ/DN/LP). The group discussed the excluded 

methods discussion document and the specific feedback they are seeking from stakeholders at the 

Spring meeting. The goal of this document is to collect feedback about the proposed definitions and 

techniques. The abbreviated document will be posted for public comment. 

Motion to accept the discussion document on the excluded methods TBD List

Motion by: MJ

Seconded by: BC

Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Recuse: 0 Absent: 1
• Additional Items. 

o During the next call the MS will determine who will present the documents at the Spring 

meeting.

o The NOP proposed the idea of rescheduling the Research Priorities to have a discussion 

document in the Fall, and a proposal in the Spring, which might sync better with NIFA’s (National 

Institute of Food and Agriculture) request for proposals (RFPs) publishing date. Members chose 

to leave the schedule as is as they believe it works well. 

• The meeting was adjourned

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted) 

Jan 10, 2023

Research Priorities (WT/All)

TR template updates (BC/MJ) 

Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP) 

Feb 14, 2023

Research Priorities (WT/All)

TR template updates (BC/MJ)

Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP) 

Mar 14, 2023

April 11, 2023

May 9, 2023

June 13, 2023

July 11, 2023

August 8, 2023

September 12, 2023

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities (RP) N/A WT Discussion 

Document 

(Spr 2023) 

Proposal (Fall 

2023) 

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by 1.20.23

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

Spr 2023

Petition and Technical 

Report (TR) tracking: 

Update to TR template

N/A BC/MJ

/NOP

Discussion 

doc 

Ongoing 11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

N/A
Milestones 

Excluded Methods N/A MJ/DN

/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23. 

11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23 

2.14.23

Spr 2023

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

Spring 2023 Milestones Target dates (tentative) Weeks PTM 

(prior to 

meeting)

NOP - Publish FRN, Open public comment Feb 14, 2023 10 weeks

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.

Materials (MS) (GMO ad hoc) Subcommittee Notes

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:00 pm ET

Present: Wood Turner (WT), Chair; Logan Petrey (LP), Vice Chair; Brian Caldwell (BC); Carolyn Dimitri (CD); 

Mindee Jeffery (MJ); Dilip Nandwani (DN)

Absent: None

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

Agenda

• Review December 13, 2022 notes 

• Research Priorities (WT/All)

• TR template updates (BC/MJ)

• Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP)

• Additional Items

• Adjourn

Discussion

• December 13, 2022 notes were approved with a minor modification to one of the agenda items that 

was deferred to a later call. 

• Research Priorities (WT/All). Subcommittees are working on their respective research priorities lists and 

will send to the MS next month. 

• TR template updates (BC/MJ). The MS discussed the draft TR templates and the addition of questions 

regarding excluded methods. MJ requested the original templates to include in the document as 

appendices, because the redlined versions are cluttered with edits and are getting hard to read. The 

lead mentioned ideas for how to present the document for public comment, and will include 

appendices. The group discussed the content of the TR templates and what to include. Members will coedit the document prior to the weekend so the lead can include suggestions. 

• Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP). The lead would like to use the open docket to seek feedback on the tobe-determined (TBD) list but are not planning to have a discussion document for the Spring meeting. 

The MS will request a TR for induced mutagenesis to move this forward, despite the ongoing work to 

update the TR templates. Members will let stakeholders know that the document will be available for 

review, and the NOP will research ways it may be able to also advertise availability. The lead author is 

seeking a member to lead the piece on the TBD list. 

• Additional Items. Members discussed other issues around excluded methods, including fermentation.

• The meeting was adjourned 

Previous MS Notes

Future call schedule (2nd Tuesday 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT, except where noted)

December 13, 2022

TR template updates (BC)

Excluded Methods (DN/LP/MJ)

Jan 10, 2023

Research Priorities (WT/All)

TR template updates (BC/MJ)

Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP)

Feb 14, 2023
Research Priorities (WT/All)

TR template updates (BC/MJ)

Excluded Methods (MJ/DN/LP)

Mar 14, 2023

April 11, 2023

May 9, 2023

June 13, 2023

July 11, 2023

August 8, 2023

September 12, 2023d

October 10, 2023

November 14, 2023

December 12, 2023

Work Agenda

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

and/or vote.

Projects

Project National 

List

Contact Doc Type Notes Scheduled

/ status

Target

meeting

Research Priorities (RP) N/A WT Discussion 

Document 

(Spr 2023)

Proposal (Fall 

2023)

May 2012 Framework 

Proposal

Subcommittee reps to MS:

Handling (HS): WT

Crops (CS): BC

Livestock (LS): BC

RPs due to MS from HS, CS, 

and LS by 1.20.23

12.13.22

1.10.23

2.14.23

Spr 2023

Petition and Technical 

Report (TR) tracking: 

Update to TR template

N/A BC/M

J/NO

P

NA Ongoing 11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23

2.14.23

N/A

Excluded Methods N/A MJ/D

N/LP

Proposal MS requested TR on induced 

mutagenesis 1.10.23.

11.08.22

12.13.22

1.10.23

2.14.23

Spr 2023
Milestones

Tall oil, distilled 205.601

205.603

WT HOLD 2008 Petition (distilled tall 

oil). 2010 TR (tall oil).

Petition sent to MS 9.4.20. 

Petition suff/TR request due 

12.8.20. Petition found 

sufficient 12.8.20, and the 

MS requested a TR. TR due 

mid-Aug. TR sent to MS 

8.13.21. TR suff due 

10.12.21. TR found sufficient 

10.12.21. Additional 

information from petitioner 

sent to MS 2.8.22 (see "AMSNOP-21-0087-0003). 

Returned to Subcomm at Spr 

2022 meeting. On hold 

pending results from 

ANPR/guidance. 

TBD TBD

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