Decision Date: June 11, 1992

Panel: Linda Michaluk, Colin Palmer, Dr. Majorie Ryan

The appeal was from Pesticide Use Permit 242-032-91/93 authorizing the application of Simazine, Karmex, Roundup, Amsol 500 and Glean to all vegetation to achieve total weed control on roadside, crack and crevice, around signs, poles and hydrants within the municipal boundaries of Kelowna.

The grounds for appeal concerned the actions of the Administrator of the Pesticide Control Act in deciding to grant the permit. On the basis of the evidence presented, the Board dismissed the appeal and declined to order any permit amendments. The Board did make recommendations concerning the use of standard forms by Pesticide Review Committee members, background information that is provided to Pesticide Review Committee members, fish kills, pesticide applications to sidewalks and the use of alternatives to pesticides.