Chem-News February 1994
Emergency Exemptions (FIFRA Section 18) Update
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The following emergency exemptions (FIFRA Section 18s) have been submitted to
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for review prior
to EPA submission:
- Ronilan on snap beans for contol of grey and white molds
- Reflex on snap and dry beans for weed conrol
- Agri-Mek on pears for pear psylla control
W. Smith, PMEP, Cornell University
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Manual Price List Changes
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We have made two changes in manual distribution. First, the revised
edition of the Fumigation Certification manual has been released.
Although completed in June, we delayed releasing it to allow the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation time to develop a new test. We
are told that the new test will be completed soon. Prices of the new manual
are $10 for a single copy and $9 for ten or more.
Second, we have discontinued selling the manual, Highway Transportation
of Pesticides: A Guide to the Rules and Regulations, third edition. Following
the procedures in this manual after March 1, 1994 will result in violations:
therefore, all distribution and use of this manual should be discontinued. New
York State, in a surprise move, adopted new regulations much earlier than we
anticipated. The new regulations will be enforcedand starting in March of
1994, . J. J. Keller's publication, Driver's Pocket Guide to Hazardous
Materials, HM-181, first edition, ($2.25 each), is an excellent substitute and
can be ordered by phone [(800) 327-6868]. Also, we recently received a DOT
HM-181 Guide from DowElanco. It is a good guide and free, but has shipping
paper data only for DowElanco products. These are available from the DowElanco
sales representatives or call (800) 352-6776.
Ron Gardner, PMEP, Cornell University
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Pesticide Information Update on CENET
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The following pesticide information, contained on the Cornell Cooperative
Extension Network (CENET), has been updated:
- New York State Product Registrations (PIMS) as of 1/8/94
- A list of those pesticide products restricted in New York State as of
1/8/94. This list can be found under the REGULATIONS section of the
Pesticide Management and Education Program Menu in CENET
- A copy of this newsletter
W. Smith, PMEP, Cornell
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SLN Renewed for Larvin 3.2
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has approved the
renewal of a Special Local Need (SLN) registration for the use of Larvin 3.2
(SLN NY-8600002) on fresh market sweet corn to control the European corn
borer, corn earworm, and fall armyworm.
Maureen P. Serafini, NYSDEC
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(USDA)
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
(NAPIAP)
REREGISTRATION NOTIFICATION NETWORK
(RNN)
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Enclosed is a latest notice of the Reregistration Notification Network
(RNN) dated December 22, 1993. This issue of the RNN deals with several
residue tolerance and action level revocations, pesticide use
cancellations, commodity tolerance definitions, and other actions. Of
special note is the final decision by the EPA Statospheric Protection
Division to restrict the production and importation of methyl bromide.
The USDA has recently published the proceedings from a USDA Workshop on
alternatives to methyl bromide held from June 29 to July 1, 1993, in
Arlington, Virginia. Titled "Alternatives to Methyl Bromide: Assessment of
Research Needs and Priorities", it contains specific crop and commodity
recommendations on the alternatives to methyl bromide for postharvest
commodity treatment, quarantine treatment and soil fumigation. Suggestions
are also made concerning research needs and priorities. If you would like
a copy of this 85-page, free publication, contact:
Dr. Kenneth Vick
USDA-ARS-NPS
BARC-West, Bldg. 005, Rm 216
10300 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
Phone (301) 504-5321
Fax (301) 504-5467
The intent of this network is to inform interested parties of recent or
impending pesticide use cancellations, tolerance revocations and other items
of agricultural interest. To the best of our knowledge, the uses mentioned
here, unless otherwise indicated, will not appear on any label registered by
the USEPA following the uses expected cancellation. We recommend that you
express any concerns or questions you have to the contact mentioned below or
your NAPIAP State Liaison Representative. If you wish to contact us at
USDA, our phone number is (301) 504-8846, and our fax number is (301) 504-
8063.
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all pesticides The USEPA has proposed that the tolerance regulations for
pesticide residues be expanded to show the term,
sorghum(grain) is equal to sorghum spp.[sorghum(grain),
sudangrass(seed crop), and hybrids of these grown for its
seed], and the term, sorghum(fodder, forage) is equal to
sorghum spp.[sorghum(fodder,forage), sudangrass, and
hybrids of these grown for fodder and/or forage]. The
proposed amendment is based, in part, on recommendations
of IR-4. Written comments, identified with OPP-300313,
should be sent to the Public Response Section of EPA by
12/27/93.
For additional information contact:
Mr. Hoyt L. Jamerson Public Response Section (7506C)
EPA, Registration Division EPA, Office of Pesticide Prog.
Phone (703) 308-8783 401 M Street, SW
Fax (703) 308-8369 Washington, DC 20460
Initial source: Federal Register 58(225):62074
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all pesticides The USEPA has expanded its interpretation of onions(dry
bulb only) to include shallots(dry bulb only) for the
purposes of pesticide tolerance regulation. This rule
was final as of 12/8/93. The proposal was listed here on
10/13/93; the USEPA reports that no comments were
received in response to the proposed rule.
For additional information contact:
Mr. Hoyt L. Jamerson
EPA, Registration Division
Phone (703) 308-8763
Fax (703) 308-8369
Initial source: Federal Register 58(234):64497
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benomyl The DuPont & Co. petitioned the USEPA to revoke the food
(Benlate) additive tolerance for benomyl use on raisins on the basis that
raisins should be regulated as a raw agricultural commodity
(RAC), not a processed food. Currently, the USEPA classifies
raisins as a processed commodity. DuPont took this action
after assessing the 1992 Court order upholding a strict
interpretation of the Delaney Clause. Dupont also requested
the USEPA to consider a label amendment to remove benomyl use
on grapes grown for raisins if the RAC proposal is not
accepted. Written comments, identified by PF-585, should be
sent to the Public Response Section of EPA by 1/3/94.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Ranald Langille Public Response Section (7506C)
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. EPA, Office of Pest. Programs
Phone (302) 992-6193 401 M Street, SW
Fax (302) 992-6051 Washington, DC 20460
Ms. Niloufar Nazmi
Special Review Branch
Phone (703) 308-8028
Fax (703) 308-8041
Initial source: Federal Register 58(230):63575
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chlorpyrifos The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to the
(Lorsban) USEPA's request to exercise discretion and allow imported
stone fruits and pears to temporarily have chlorpyrifos
residues up to 0.05 ppm (the current tolerance is 0.01 ppm).
The USEPA expects to have the 0.05 tolerance in place for
chlorpyrifos on pears, peaches, nectarines, and plums by
1/25/94. Regional and District offices of FDA will notify
FDA headquarters whenever stone fruits or pears are found to
contain chlorpyrifos residues (parent compound only) at
levels between 0.01 and 0.05 ppm. FDA headquarters will
evaluate the results on a case-by-case basis and make
regulatory decisions accordingly.
For additional information contact:
Mr. John R. Wessel
Food and Drug Administration
Phone (301) 443-1815
Fax (301) 443-6591
Initial source: Pest. & Toxic Chem. News 22(6):20
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fensulfothion The USEPA has revoked all tolerances for pesticide residues
(Dasanit) of the insecticide/nematicide, fensulfothion, as of
11/17/93. The proposal for this action was noted here on
7/30/93; the USEPA did not receive any public comments to
the proposal. Because the sale of fensulfothion has been
prohibited since 1989, and no residue problem is anticipated
due to environmental contamination, no action levels are
being recommended to replace these revoked tolerances.
For additional information contact:
Mr. Brian Steinwand
EPA, Special Review Branch
Phone (703) 308-8174
Fax (703) 308-8041
Initial source: Federal Register 58(220):60558
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mercuric chloride Grace Sierra Crop Protection Company has requested and
& mercurous the USEPA has accepted the voluntary cancellation of its
chloride fungicide products, Calo-Clor and Calo-Gran. They have
(Calo-Gran, waived the usual comment period; consequently the
Calo-Clor) cancellation became effective on 11/1/93. These are the
final two mercurial based pesticide products registered
under FIFRA, as amended. These products are used only on
golf course greens, tees, and aprons to control snow
mold on ornamental turf. The USEPA has granted Grace
Sierra's request to sell and distribute existing stocks
of the canceled products until 6/24/94; other
distributors or users of these products may sell,
distribute or use existing stocks until such stocks are
exhausted.
For additional information contact:
Mr. Greg Wahl Mr. Tom Moriarty
Grace Sierra Crop Protection EPA, Special Review Branch
Phone (408) 263-8080 Phone (703) 308-8035
Fax (408) 262-8944 Fax (703) 308-8041
Initial source: Federal Register 58(220):60629
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methyl bromide The USEPA has added methyl bromide to the Clean Air Act
of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances as of 12/10/93.
Their final rule on methyl bromide will freeze U.S.
production and importation from 1994 through 2000 at 1991
levels, does not require interim reductions, and provides
for a phase out of production and importation by January
1, 2001. This rule takes effect on 1/1/94. Although
there is no single alternative treatment to this soil and
space fumigant, the USEPA feels alternative chemicals and
growing methods can substitute in many situations.
For additional information contact:
Stratospheric Ozone Hotline
EPA, Stratospheric Protection Division
Phone (800) 296-1996
Fax (202) 775-6681
Initial source: Federal Register 58(236):65018
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ronnel (Korlan, The USEPA has proposed the revocation of all tolerances
Trolene) for residues of ronnel. The final product containing
this insecticide was canceled in 1991. There is no
anticipation of a residue problem. Consequently, no
action levels will be recommended to replace the revoked
tolerances. Ronnel presently has tolerances on bananas,
cattle, eggs, goats, hogs, milk, poultry and sheep.
Written comments, identified by OPP-300310, should be
sent to the Public Response Section of EPA.
For additional information contact:
Mr. Jeff Morris Public Response Section (7506C)
EPA, Special Review Branch EPA, Office of Pesticide Prog.
Phone (703) 308-8029 401 M Street, SW
Fax (703) 308-8041 Washington, DC 20460
Initial source: Federal Register 58(220):60573
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toxaphene The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the
Agency's action levels for residues of the canceled
insecticide, toxaphene. These action levels covered
processed animal feed, artichokes, asparagus, cherries,
figs, fish, melons, mustard greens, plums, pumpkins,
certain root vegetables and small fruits, squash, and
turnip greens. toxaphene was canceled by epa in 1982 and
existing stocks of the canceled products were not allowed
to be used after 1990. EPA revoked all existing
tolerances on 9/1/93 and FDA has been unable to detect,
with a few exceptions, measurable levels of toxaphene
residues in over 40,000 of its samples. For this reason,
FDA has decided to revoke all action levels for
toxaphene, effective 9/30/93.
For additional information contact:
Mr. John R. Wessel
Food and Drug Administration
Phone (301) 443-1815
Fax (301) 443-6591
Initial source: Federal Register 58(221):60859
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The Reregistration Notification Network is a cooperative effort of the USDA-
NAPIAP, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), IR-4, and the
National Agricultural Chemicals Association (NACA).
Reregistration Network, USDA, 12/22/93
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Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses
in Certain Pesticide Registrations
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This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications
from registrants to delete uses in the pesticide registrations
listed in the following Table 1. These registrations are listed
by registration number, product names and the specific uses
deleted. Users of these products who desire continued use on
crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant
before March 8, 1994 to discuss withdrawal of the applications
for amendment. This 90-day period will also permit interested
members of the public to intercede with registrants prior to
the Agency approval of the deletion.
Table 1. - Registrations with Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in
Certain Pesticide Registrations
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EPA Registration No. | Product Name | Delete From Label
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000264-00263 | Florel Brand | Home grown tomatoes, dwarf
| Plant Growth | mistletoe, leafy mistletoe
| Regulator | shoots in ornamentals,
| | elimination of undesirable
| | fruit development on apples,
| | crab apples, carob and olives
000464-00078 | Dowicide-A | Postharvest uses on apples,
| Anti- | cantaloupes, carrots, cherries,
| microbial | cucumbers, kiwifruit, kumquats,
| | nectarines, peppers (bell),
| | peaches, pineapples, plums
| | (fresh prunes), sweet potatoes,
| | tomatoes; wood treatment uses
| | on forest products (unseasoned),
| | buildings/products (outdoors),
| | household/domestic (out-
| | doors); aquatic uses
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The following Table 2 includes the names and addresses of
record for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence
by EPA company number.
Table 2. - Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain
Pesticide Registrations
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Company No. | Company Name and Address
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000264 | Rhone-Poulenc, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park,
| NC 27709.
000464 | The Dow Chemical Co., 1803 Building, Midland, MI 48674.
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FR Doc. 93-29826 Filed 12-7-93
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Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain
Pesticide Registrations
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This notice announces receipt by the Agency of requests to
cancel some 27 pesticide products registered under section 3
or 24(c) of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in sequence
by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number)
in the following Table 1.
Table 1. - Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation
Registration No.| Product Name
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000264-00436 | Can-Trol Herbicide
000270-00181 | Fly Stop Sticky Fly Trap
000352-00441 | Dupont Assure Herbicide
000550-00178 | Liquid Bleach Industrial Grade
000675-00037 | New LF-10 Hospital Disinfectant
Concentrate
001258-00886 | Olin Pool Chlorine
001258-00907 | Olin Plus Two (TM) Pool Shock
001258-00909 | Fast Pace Pool Chlorinating
| Granules
001258-01159 | CDB Sani Fizz 25 St
001258-01162 | CDB Effervescent 25 St
001258-01163 | CDB Effervescent 25 Lt
001258-01164 | CDB Sani Fizz 25 Lt
005481-00161 | Phosdrin 10.3
|
005768-00014 | Spur-Tex 816 Granular Chlorinated
| Sanitizer-Cleaner
007176-00023 | Butcher's Dimension 256
009157-00024 | Sun Solar-Clor Pool Chlorinating
| Granular
011556-00015 | Co-Ral 1% Cattle Duster
011556-00017 | Co-Ral Cattle Duster
011556-00019 | Co-Ral Cattle Insecticide 5.0%
| Dust
011556-00024 | Co-Ral Brand of Coumaphos
| Livestock Duster
011715-00211 | Farnam No-Gnaw
028293-00031 | Unicorn Propoxur Flea & Tick Spray
| for Cats & Dogs
043680-00009 | C-960
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Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 90
days of publication of this notice, orders will be issued cancelling
all of these registrations. Users of these pesticides or anyone
else desiring the retention of a registration should contact
the applicable registrant directly during this 90-day period.
The following Table 2 includes the names and addresses of record
for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence
by EPA Company Number.
Table 2. - Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation
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EPA Company | Company Name and Address
No. |
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000100 | Ciba-Geigy Corp., Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419.
000264 | Rhone-Poulenc Ag Co., Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC
| 27709.
000270 | Farnam Companies Inc., 301 W. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
000352 | E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co, Inc., Barley Mill Plaza,
| Walker's Mill, Wilmington, DE 19880.
000550 | Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., Subsidiary of Univar, Box 34325,
| Seattle, WA 98104.
000675 | National Laboratories, L & F Products, 225 Summit Ave,
| Montvale, NJ 07645.
001258 | Olin Corp., Box 586, Cheshire, CT 06410.
005481 | Amvac Chemical Corp., 4100 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles,
| CA 90023.
005768 | Spurrier Chemical Companies Inc., Box 2812, Wichita, KS 67201.
007176 | Butcher Co, 120 Bartlett St, Marlborough, MA 01752.
009157 | Morgan Gallacher Inc., 8707 Millergrove Dr, Santa Fe, CA
| 90670.
011556 | Miles Inc., Animal Health Division, Box 390, Shawnee Mission,
| KS 66201.
011715 | Speer Products Inc., Box 18993, Memphis, TN 38181.
028293 | Unicorn Labs & Phaeton Corp., 1000 118th Ave. N, St.
| Petersburg, FL 33716.
034704 | Platte Chemical Co., Inc., c/o William M. Mahlburg, Box 667,
| Greeley, CO 80632.
043680 | WEAS Engineering Inc., Box 816, Carmel, IN 46032.
056228 | U. S. Dept of Agriculture, Annimal & Plant Health Inspection,
| Federal Building, Room 533, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
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The effective date of cancellation will be the date of the
cancellation order. The orders effecting these requested cancellations
will generally permit a registrant to sell or distribute existing
stocks for 1 year after the date the cancellation request was
received. This policy is in accordance with the Agency's statement
of policy as prescribed in Federal Register No. 123, Vol. 56,
dated June 26, 1991. Exceptions to this general rule will be
made if a product poses a risk concern, or is in noncompliance
with reregistration requirements, or is subject to a data call-
in. In all cases, product-specific disposition dates will be
given in the cancellation orders.
FR Doc. 93-29825 Filed 12-7-93
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Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses
in Certain Pesticide Registrations
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This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from
registrants to delete uses in the 13 pesticide registrations listed in the
following Table 1. These registrations are listed by registration number,
product names and the specific uses deleted. Users of these products who
desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the
applicable registrant before April 12, 1994 to discuss withdrawal of the
applications for amendment. This 90-day period will also permit interested
members of the public to intercede with registrants prior to the Agency
approval of the deletion.
Table 1. - Registrations with Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in
Certain Pesticide Registrations
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EPA Registration | Product Name | Delete From Label
No. | |
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000769-00221 | Suregard Grain | Rice, grain sorghum and field
| Protectant Dust | or garden seed
000769-00921 | Science Benomyl 50W | Roses (field & greenhouse),
| | flowers, ornamentals (field &
| | greenhouse)
000802-00460 | Miller's Malathion 5E | Apples, pears, plums, prunes,
| | interior buildings, meat
| | processing establishments,
| | stored grain, stored field and
| | garden seeds
005481-00218 | 1-Naphthaleneacetic | Ornamentals, cherries (sweet),
| Acid Sodium Salt | citrus (oranges, tangelos,
| | tangerines/mandarins, tangors),
| | olives, quince
005481-00219 | 1-Naphthaleneacetic | Apples, cherries (sweet), pears,
| Acid | olives, quinces, citrus
| | (oranges, tangelos, tangerines/
| | mandarins, tangors)
005481-00430 | Technical | Apples, pears
| Naphthaleneacetic |
| Acid |
005481-00431 | Technical 1- | Olives
| Naphthaleneacetamide |
005481-00432 | Technical 1- | Olives
| Naphthaleneacetic |
| Acid Sodium salt |
005481-00433 | Technical 1- | Olives
| Naphthaleneacetic |
| Acid Ethyl Ester |
005905-00112 | Cythion ULV | Safflower, soybeans, tomatoes,
| Concentrate | sugar beets
| Insecticide |
005905-00293 | Cythion 25 WP | Cranberries, livestock, plums,
| | apples, pears, alfalfa, clover,
| | vetch, apricots, beans,
| | broccoli, brussel sprouts,
| | cauliflower, cabbage, kale,
| | mustard greens, turnips,
| | celery, lettuce, spinach,
| | cherries, citrus, cucumbers,
| | melons, eggplant, grapes,
| | peaches, peas, peppers,
| | potatoes, tomatoes, walnuts,
| | prunes
008590-00228 | Agway Malathion | Asparagus, dog & cat, quarters,
| Insect Spray | melons, pumpkins, watermelons
051036-00033 | Malathion 25W | Eggplant, broccoli, turnips,
| | endive, carrots, radishes,
| | cabbage, collards, cauliflower,
| | mustard, tomatoes,
| | strawberries, peppers, okra,
| | beans, lettuce, cucumbers,
| | citrus (oranges, limes,
| | tangelos, lemons kumquats &
| | tangerines), peaches, peanuts,
| | warehouse peanut spray
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The following Table 2, includes the names and addresses of
record for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence
by EPA company number.
Table 2. - Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain
Pesticide Registrations
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Company No. | Company Name and Address
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|
000769 | Sureco, Inc., P.O. Box 938, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
000802 | The Chas. H. Lilly Co., 7737 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR
| 97218.
005481 | Amvac Chemical Corp., 4100 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles,
| CA 90023.
005905 | Helena Chemical Co., 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 500, Memphis,
| TN 38119.
008590 | Agway, Inc., c/o Universal Cooperatives, Inc., P.O. Box 460,
| Minneapolis, MN 55440.
051036 | Micro Flo Co., P.O. Box 5498, Lakeland, FL 33807.
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FR Doc. 94-378 Filed 1-11-94
Grace Sierra Chemical Co., Inc.; Cancellation of Conditional
Registration for Milban
Effective July 29, 1993, the conditional registration
was canceled for Milban Fungicide (EPA Registration No. 58185-
12) of Grace-Sierra Crop Protection Company, Inc. Grace-Sierra
may not sell, or distribute in commerce, any quantity of Milban
after the effective date of cancellation. Persons other than
Grace-Sierra may only sell or distribute in commerce, with its
approved label, existing stocks of Milban for 2 years after
the effective date of cancellation. Persons other than Grace-
Sierra may only use, in a manner consistent with its approved
label, existing stocks of Milban for 2 years after the effective
date of cancellation.
FR Doc. 93-29827 Filed 12-7-93
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Receipt of an Application for Pesticide Registration for a Transgenic
Plant Pesticide
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EPA has received an application from the Monsanto Company
for a transgenic plant pesticide registration containing the
new active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis
delta endotoxin protein as produced by the CryIIIA gene and
its controlling sequences. The EPA File Symbol for this application
is 524-UTU, and the associated tolerance petition number is
PP 3F4273. This is the first application for registration of
a transgenic plant pesticide under section 3(c)(4) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended,
in which a plant has been genetically altered to produce a pesticide.
On September 3, 1993, an application to register a transgenic plant
pesticide containing a new active ingredient was received from Monsanto
Company, 700 Chesterfield Village Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63198. The
application was assigned EPA File Symbol 524-UTU. Monsanto has formally
applied for registration of their plant pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis var.
tenebrionis (B.t.t.) Colorado potato beetle (CPB) control protein (CryIIIA).
Monsanto has genetically modified potato plants to produce the pesticide
control protein derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis
subsp. tenebrionis (B.t.t.). The protein produced by CPB resistant potatoes is
identical to that found in nature. Monsanto has genetically engineered Russett
Burbank potatoes by using a plant expressed vector that transferred
the CryIIIA and nptII genes into the genomic DNA of the potato
plants. Monsanto has isolated the CryIIIA gene from Bacillus thuringiensis
subsp. tenebrionis (B.t.t.) which encodes the Colorado potato beetle active
protein. Monsanto has improved the gene for expression in plants and
transferred it into potato plant to produce the natural identical B.t.t.
protein pest control agent. This allows for the continuous pesticidal effect
on the potato plant pesticide. In addition, the engineered potato plants
express an enzyme, neomycin phosphotransferase II, which allows for selective
growth of transformed plant cells on kanamycin during plant tissue culture.
The purpose of Monsanto's application for pesticide registration, and
exemption from the requirements of a tolerance, is to acquire a registration
so that commercialization of their new and innovative product can be available
for commercial use in control of the persistent pest, the Colorado potato
beetle.
Notice of approval or denial of an application to register
a pesticide product will be announced in the Federal Register.
The procedure for requesting data will be given in the Federal
Register if an application is approved.
FR Doc. 93-29717 Filed 12-7-93
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Inorganic Arsenicals; Conclusion of Special Review
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This Notice announces the conclusion of the Special Review for the remaining
non-wood preservative uses of the inorganic arsenicals. In 1988, a Notice of
Final Determination for most of the non-wood uses was issued. In that Notice,
EPA determined to cancel several registrations for inorganic arsenicals, leave
two registrations in effect, and defer action on five remaining uses. Four of
the remaining five uses subsequently were canceled.
In 1991, the Agency proposed cancellation of the remaining use
- arsenic acid on cotton. Subsequently, these registrations
also were voluntarily canceled. Since there are no longer any
viable registrations for these five uses, EPA is concluding
the Special Review.
FR Doc. 93-29716 Filed 12-7-93
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Monsanto Co. et al.; Notice of an Initial Filing and an Amendment
of Pesticide Petition
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This notice announces an initial filing of a pesticide petition, PP 3F4273 by
Monsanto Co., and an amendment to a previously filed pesticide petition, PP
9F3787 by Merck & Co., Inc.
Initial Filing
1. FAP 3F4273. Monsanto Co., 700 Chesterfield Parkway North,
St. Louis, MO 63193, has submitted the pesticide petition proposing
to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish a tolerance exemption
for residues of the plant pesticide active ingredient Bacillus
thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis (B.t.t.) Colorado Potato Bettle
(CPB) Control Protein as expressed in plant cells. The active
ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis delta
endotoxin protein as produced by the CryIIIA gene and its controlling
sequences (100%).
Amended Filing
2. PP 9F3787. In the Federal Register of November 1, 1989
(54 FR 46119), EPA issued notice of the petition submitted by
Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, Division of Merck
& Co., Inc., Hillsborough Rd., Three Bridges, NJ 08887, proposing
to amend 40 CFR 180.449 by establishing a regulation to permit
residues of avermectin B1 and its 8,9-isomer in or on pears
at 0.035 part per million (ppm). Merck has submitted new pear
residue data to support a reduction of the pending tolerance
to 0.02 ppm and has submitted a revised Section F to the petition
for the new tolerance. The proposed analytical method for determining
residues is high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).
FR Doc. 93-29828 Filed 12-7-93
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Arthropod Pheromones; Tolerance Exemption Proposed
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This document proposes that an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance be established for residues of arthropod pheromones
resulting from the use of these substances in solid matrix dispensers
with an annual application limitation of 150 grams active ingredient
per acre (gm ai/acre) for pest control in or on all raw agricultural
commodities (RAC). This regulation is proposed by EPA at its
own initiative.
FR Doc. 93-29829 Filed 12-7-93
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Inert Ingredients of Semiochemical Dispensers; Tolerance Exemption
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The EPA is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of all inert ingredients of semiochemical dispenser products
formulated with, and/or contained in, dispensers made of polymeric matrix
materials, including the monomers, plasticizers, dispersing agents,
antioxidants, UV protectants, stabilizers, and other inert ingredients. The
exemption applies when the dispensers are used as carriers in pesticide
formulations applied to growing crops only and when the dispensers are large
enough to be removed from the site. EPA is issuing this regulation
on its own initiative.
FR Doc. 93-29834 Filed 12-7-93
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Proposed Pesticide Tolerances for Chlorpyrifos
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The EPA proposes to revise tolerances for residues of the
insecticide chlorpyrifos in or on the raw agricultural commodities
pears, peaches, nectarines, and plums. The proposed regulations
to revise maximum permissible levels for residues of chlorpyrifos
were requested in petitions submitted by DowElanco and are needed
to cover maximum expected residues in or on imported commodities.
DowElanco has submitted pesticide petition PP 4E4288 to EPA requesting that
the Administrator, pursuant to section 408(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(e), amend 40 CFR 180.342 by revising the
tolerance for residues of the insecticide chlorpyrifos in or on the raw
agricultural commodity pears from 0.01 part per million (ppm) to 0.05 ppm; and
pesticide petition PP 4E4289 requesting revision of tolerances for residues in
or on peaches, nectarines, and plums from 0.01 ppm to 0.05 ppm. These
revisions in the tolerances are needed because of differing use patterns of
chlorpyrifos in other parts of the world as compared to the U.S.
The Agency has reviewed preliminary residue data and concluded that residues
should not exceed the proposed tolerances. However, the Agency has determined
that additional residue data for imported pears, peaches (data for peaches
will suffice for nectarines), plums, and prunes (the processed commodity of
plums) must be submitted. Therefore, the Agency is proposing to revise these
tolerances with a 2-year expiration date, at which time the tolerances will
revert to the previous 0.01 ppm for the named commodities. Once the required
residue data are submitted and determined to be adequate, the Agency, upon
request by DowElanco, will take appropriate steps to make the proposed
tolerances permanent.
The available data do not support a change in the U.S. use pattern for the
crops listed above. If such a change is desired, additional residue data
generated in the U.S. must be submitted.
FR Doc. 93-31473 Filed 12-21-93
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Pesticide Tolerance for Imazethapyr (Pursuit)
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The EPA is establishing a permanent tolerance for the sum
of the residues of the herbicide imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-
4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-
pyridine carboxylic acid, as its ammonium salt, and its metabolite,
2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-
2-yl]-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid, in or on
corn grain, fodder, and forage at 0.1 part per million (ppm).
The American Cyanamid Co. has fulfilled certain testing requirements
to change the current tolerance with an expiration date to a
permanent tolerance.
FR Doc. 93-29833 Filed 12-7-93
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Demeton; Proposed Revocation of Tolerances and Feed Additive
Regulations
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This EPA document proposes the revocation of tolerances and feed additive
regulations listed in 40 CFR 180.105 and 40 CFR 186.1600 for residues of the
insecticide demeton in or on various raw agricultural commodities and in
animal feeds. EPA is initiating this action because all registered uses of
demeton have been canceled.
Written comments, identified by the document control number [OPP-300316], must
be received on or before March 21, 1994.
FR Doc. 94-1243 Filed 2-18-94
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Alachlor (Lasso); Proposed Revocation of Certain Tolerances
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This EPA document proposes to revoke certain tolerances for residues of the
herbicide alachlor and its metabolites in or on various raw agricultural
commodities. EPA is initiating this action because registered uses of alachlor
on certain food commodities have been canceled.
Written comments, identified by the document control number [OPP-300315], must
be received on or before March 21, 1994.
This document proposes the revocation of tolerances established under section
408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, for
residues of the herbicide alachlor (2-chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-
(methoxymethyl)acetanilide) and its metabolites in or on the following raw
agricultural commodities listed in 40 CFR 180.249: Cotton forage, cottonseed,
sunflower seed, pea forage, pea hay, peas with the pods removed, and potatoes.
FR Doc. 94-1242 Filed 1-18-94
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Diallate (Avadex); Revocation of Tolerances
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This EPA document revokes the tolerances for residues of the pesticide
diallate S-(2,3-dichloroallyl) diisopropylthiocarbamate, also known as
AVADEX(R), in or on all raw agricultural commodities. EPA is taking this
action because all registered uses of diallate on these commodities have been
cancelled. Therefore, there is no need for maintaining the tolerances once all
commodities treated with diallate have cleared the channels of trade.
Effective date: This regulation became effective February 11, 1994.
FR Doc. 94-763 Filed 1-11-94
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Definitions and Interpretations; Dry Bulb Onions
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This EPA document amends the tolerance regulations (40 CFR part 180) to expand
EPA's interpretations of the commodity term ``onions (dry bulbs only)'' to
include shallots (dry bulbs only) for the application of tolerances and
exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for pesticide chemicals in or
on the raw agricultural commodity dry bulb onions. The amendment
is based, in part, on recommendations of the Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4).
FR Doc. 93-29832 Filed 12-7-93
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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; Filing of Petition Requesting
Revocation of Benomyl Tolerance on Raisins
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The EPA has received from E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. a petition proposing
to revoke food additive tolerances for benomyl on raisins. This notice sets
forth the basis for DuPont's petition and provides opportunity for public
comment on it.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. has submitted a petition requesting the
revocation of the tolerance established under section 409 of the FFDCA for
combined residues of the fungicide benomyl (methyl-1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-
benzimidazolecarbamate) and its metabolites containing the benzimidazole
moiety (calculated as benomyl) in raisins. The tolerance level for benomyl in
raisins is 50 ppm as specified in . 185.350. This petition is filed in
accordance with 40 CFR part 177. The following sets forth
the basis for the petitioner's request.
The petitioner contends that this action is warranted because raisins are a
raw agricultural commodity. First, the petitioner proposes that the existing
409 tolerance for raisins is inappropriate and should be revoked because
raisins meet the statutory definition of a raw agricultural commodity udner
section 201(r) of the FFDCA. It claims that the drying of a RAC in its
unpeeled natural form is not the type of intrusive activity which turns a RAC
into a processed food. According to section 201(r) of the FFDCA, RAC means
'any food in its raw or natural state, including all fruits that are washed,
colored or otherwise treated in their unpeeled natural form prior to
marketing.'
Du Pont contends that under this definition, raisins that
are dried in their natural state without peeling or other intrusive
processing procedures remain as a RAC. The petition states that
a tolerance for raisins should be established under section
408 and the existing tolerance under section 409 should be revoked.
FR Doc. 93-29518 Filed 12-1-93
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Notice of Initial Filing, Amendments, and Withdrawals
of Pesticide Petitions
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This notice announces an initial filing of a food/feed additive petition,
amended filings and withdrawals of pesticide petitions and a food/feed
additive petition, and a correction to a previously published petition that
propose establishing regulations for residues of certain pesticide chemicals
in or on certain agricultural commodities.
Initial Filing
1. FAP 4H5683. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Agricultural
Products, P.O. Box 80038, Wilmington, DE 19880-0038, has submitted the
food/feed additive petition proposing to amend 40 CFR parts 185 and 186 to
establish food/feed additive tolerances for residues of the herbicide
hexazinone, 3-cyclohexyl-6-(dimetylamino)-1-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H,3H)-
dione, as follows: food additive tolerance for sugarcane molasses at 5 parts
per million (ppm) and feed additive tolerances for sugarcane bagasse at 0.5
ppm and sugarcane molasses at 5.0 ppm.
Amended Filings
2. PP 2F4107. In the Federal Register of June 10, 1992 (57 FR 24644), EPA
issued notice of the petition submitted by the Ciba-Geigy Corp., P.O. Box
18300, Greensboro, NC 27419-8300, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 by
establishing a regulation to permit residues of difenoconazole, 1-(2-[4-
chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazole, in or on wheat forage at 0.1 ppm, wheat straw at 0.1 ppm, barley
forage at 0.1 ppm, and barley straw at 0.1 ppm. Ciba-Geigy has submitted an
amendment to the petition, proposing to establish additional tolerances as
follows: cattle, fat, meat, and meat byproducts (mbyp) at 0.05 ppm; eggs at
0.05 ppm; milk at 0.05 ppm; goats, fat, meat, and mbyp at 0.05 ppm; hogs, fat,
meat, and mbyp at 0.05 ppm; horses, fat, meat, and mbyp at 0.05 ppm; poultry,
fat, meat, and mbyp at 0.05 ppm; barley grain at 0.1 ppm; and wheat grain at
0.1 ppm. The proposed analytical method for determining residues is gas
chromatography with nitrogen/phosphorous detection.
3. PP 5F3251. This petition, submitted by Rhone-Poulenc Ag Co., P.O. Box
12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle, NC 27709, is a reproposal to
amend 40 CFR 180.415 to establish a tolerance for residues of the fungicide
aluminum tris (O-ethyl phosphonate) in or on hops at 45.0 ppm. Original notice
of this petition appeared in the Federal Register of May 24, 1985 (50 FR
21503) and proposed amending 40 CFR 180.415 by establishing tolerances for
residues of the fungicide in or on the commodities dried hops at 20.0 ppm and
fresh or green hops at 10.0 ppm. The proposed analytical method for
determining residues is gas chromatography.
4. PP 7F3530. In the Federal Register of June 17, 1987 (52 FR 23077), EPA
issued notice of filing of the petition by Janssen Pharmaceutica, 40
Kingsbridge Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854, proposing to amend 40 CFR 180.413 by
establishing a regulation to permit the residues of the fungicide imazalil (1-
(2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl)-1H-imidazole) and its
metabolite 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)-1-ethanol in or on
melons (whole) at 5.0 ppm; melons (pulp) at 0.7 ppm; corn, sweet, kernels and
cobs at 0.05 ppm; corn, sweet, forage at 0.05 ppm; citrus (whole) at 10.0 ppm
citrus (pulp) at 0.2 ppm; citrus (peel) at 10.0 ppm; and imazalil (1-(2-(2,4-
dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl)-1H-imidazole, its metabolite 1-(2,4-
dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)-1-ethanol, and (3-(1-(2,4-
dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)ethoxy)-1,2-propane diol) in or on milk
and meat, fat, and meat byproducts (except liver) of cattle, goats, hogs,
horses, and sheep at 0.02 ppm and liver of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, and
sheep at 1.5 ppm. Janssen Pharmaceutica has submitted an amended petition
proposing to establish additional tolerances for the combined residues of the
fungicide imazalil, 1-(2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl)-1H-
imidazole and its metabolite 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)-1-
ethanol in or on the following raw agricultural commodities: melons (post-
harvest) at 5.0 ppm; corn, fresh (including sweet kernels plus corn with husk
removed) at 0.2 ppm; corn, forage at 0.2 ppm; and corn, fodder at 0.2 ppm. The
proposed method for determining residues is liquid gas chromatography.
Withdrawn Petitions
5. PP 4F3021. Notice of the petition, originally filed by Shell Oil Co. and
appearing in the Federal Register of February 23, 1984 (49 FR 6795), proposed
to amend 40 CFR 180.379 by establishing tolerances for residues of the
insecticide cyano (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl-4-chloro-alpha-(1-methylethyl)
benzeneacetate in or on the following commodities: barley, forage at 40.0 ppm;
barley, grain at 5.0 ppm; barley, hay at 40.0 ppm; barley, straw at 40.0 ppm;
wheat, forage at 25.0 ppm; wheat, grain at 1.0 ppm; wheat, hay at 25.0 ppm;
and wheat, straw at 25.0 ppm. This petition was also listed in a notice,
``Pesticide Petitions For Which No Correspondence Has Been Received'' (56 FR
43764, Sept. 4, 1991). The petition was originally filed by Shell, and DuPont
Agricultural Products, Walker's Mill, Barley Mill Plaza, P.O. Box 80038,
Wilmington, DE 19880-0038, was to provide bridging residue data between
esfenvalerate and fenvalerate. However, DuPont has decided not to add this
data and has requested that the petition be withdrawn without prejudice to
future filing.
6. FAP 4H5423. Notice of the petition, originally filed by Shell Oil Co.
and appearing in the Federal Register of February 23, 1984 (49 FR 6795),
proposed to amend 21 CFR part 561 (later redesignated as 40 CFR part 186) by
establishing a tolerance for residues of the insecticide cyano (3-
phenoxyphenyl) methyl-4-chloro-alpha-(1-methylethyl) benzeneacetate in or on
wheat milled products (except flour) at 5.0 ppm. This petition was also listed
in a notice, ``Pesticide Petitions For Which No Correspondence Has Been
Received'' (56 FR 43765, Sept. 4, 1991). The petition was originally filed by
Shell, and DuPont Agricultural Products, Walker's Mill, Barley Mill Plaza,
P.O. Box 80038, Wilmington, DE 19880-0038, was to provide bridging residue
data between esfenvalerate and fenvalerate. However, DuPont has decided not to
add this data and has requested that the petition be withdrawn without
prejudice to future filing. (PM 13).
Correction
7. PP 3F4238. Notice appearing in the Federal Register of October 21, 1993
(58 FR 54355) is corrected to read as follows: Zeneca AG Products, Concord
Pike and New Murphy Rd., P.O. Box 751, Wilmington, DE 19897, proposes to amend
40 CFR part 180 by establishing a regulation to permit the residues of
Touchdown Herbicide (containing glyphosate-trimesium (formerly SC-0224 of
sulfonate)) in or on stone fruit at .05 ppm. (PM-25)
FR Doc. 94-279 Filed 1-6-94
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Arthropod Pheromones in Solid Matrix Dispensers; Experimental
Use Permits
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The EPA is announcing in this notice that it is expanding the acreage cut-off
for when an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) is required under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) from 10 acres to 250 acres
for a class of biological pesticides. This class of pesticides covers
arthropod pheromone products in solid matrix dispensers used at rates at or
below a total use rate of 150 grams active ingredient (AI)/acre/year. Tests
conducted on these pheromone formulations under the conditions specified in
this notice would not require an EUP at acreages up to and including 250
acres. Tests conducted on acreages exceeding 250 acres would require an EUP.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Phil Hutton, Registration
Division, (7505C), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St.,
SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number:
Rm. 213, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington,
VA, 707-305-7690.
FR Doc. 94-1615 Filed 1-25-94
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Pesticides; Exemption From Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act Requirements for Natural Cedar Pesticides
__________________________________________________________
This EPA rule establishes an exemption from regulation under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), for natural cedar
pesticides labelled, or for which claims are made, only to repel arthropods
other than ticks, or to retard mildew growth.
FR Doc. 94-1244 Filed 1-18-94
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Risk Management Programs for Chemical Accidental Release Prevention;
Proposed Rule
___________________________________________________________________
On October 20, 1993 the Environmental Protection Agency proposed regulations
that would require development and implementation of risk management programs
at facilities that manufacture, process, use, store, or otherwise handle
regulated substances in quantities that exceed specified thresholds. EPA has
proposed a list of regulated substances and thresholds separately. Risk
management programs provide facilities with an integrated approach to
identifying and managing the hazards posed by these regulated substances. The
risk management plans developed under such programs would be registered with
EPA, provided to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, state
governments, and local planning authorities, and made available to the public.
The proposed rule would assist facilities and communities in efforts
to lessen the number and severity of serious chemical accidents.
FR Doc. 93-30351 Filed 12-13-93
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