Part 158 determines what studies are required for biopesticides, including microbials and biochemicals.  The proposed rulemaking was just published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2006 (copy attached).  Comments from BPIA and IBMA have been submitted to the EPA on EPA’s proposed rules on “Data Requirements for Biochemical And Microbial Pesticides.”  The first are the BPIA comments and the second are the joint BPIA/IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association) comments.  

To download the Part 158 Comments Clickthe links below:
PART 158 BPIA COMMENTS
PART 158 JOINT COMMENTS FROM BPIA AND IBMA