A Monterey County judge today lifted an order blocking the aerial spraying of a controversial material to combat the light brown apple moth.
Judge Robert O' Farrell had earlier blocked the state's schedule for a second round of spraying of the synthetic pheromone on much of the Monterey Peninsula.
He lifted that order today, saying he was satisfied that a potentially hazardous chemical known as PPI isn't in the material the state Department of Food and Agriculture plans to continue applying in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
The judge also said he was satisfied with steps set up by state officials to investigate any medical complaints that may arise.
A spokesman for the state agricultural department said a revised spraying schedule would be released later today.
An attorney for Helping Our Peninsula's Environment said he would discuss the possibility of quickly appealing the ruling with the Peninsula-based environmental group. The group contended the state should do a full environmental impact report on the moth eradication program.
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