Broadcast Newsline: October 19, 2011

The EPA is looking to extend the Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure or SPCC deadline from November 10, 2011 to May 10, 2013 giving only farmers an 18 month extension to meet the guidelines.

This week's Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts.All cuts are Bill Robertson, Manager of Cotton Agronomy and Physiology for the National Cotton Council.

Suggested Introduction 1
The EPA is looking to extend the Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure or SPCC deadline from November 10, 2011 to May 10, 2013 giving only farmers an 18 month extension to meet the guidelines.Bill Robertson, Manager of Cotton Agronomy and Physiology for the National Cotton Council, says this rule will be final November 7th unless EPA receives adverse comments before November 2nd.

Suggested Introduction 2
Robertson says they encourage people not to delay and get their plans in place as soon as possible.

Suggested Introduction 3
Robertson emphasizes that this rule only applies to farms.

Suggested Conclusion
Robertson says more information can be found on both the EPA and the National Cotton Council's websites

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