Public Law 87–10

That paragraph (a) of section 3 of the Nematocide, Plant Regulator, Defoliant, and Desiccant Amendment of 1959 (Public Law 86–139, 73 Stat. 286, 287) is amended by deleting the comma and the word “or” appearing at the end of clause (1) and adding at the end of such clause a colon and the following: “ Provided, That with respect to any nematocide, plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant whose use results in residue remaining in or on a food at the time of introduction into interstate commerce and which use had commercial application prior to January 1, 1958, the Secretary may prescribe a date beyond March 5, 1961, on the basis of a determination that such action will not be unduly detrimental to the public interest and is necessary to avoid hardships: Provided further, That such date shall not be extended beyond (i) the date on which an order with respect to the use of such product under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

68 Stat. 511.

346a) becomes effective or (ii) the date on which any extension granted under paragraph (b) of this section is terminated, or”.