[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 13, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64056-64059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-30114]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-180985; FRL-4988-6]
Emergency Exemptions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has granted specific exemptions for the control of various
pests to the 22 States as listed below. Crisis exemptions were
initiated by various States, United States Departments of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the United States
Department of the Army. One quarantine exemption was granted to the
United States Department of Agriculture. These exemptions, issued
during the months of June, July, August, and September 1995, except for
the one in March and one in April, are subject to application and
timing restrictions and reporting requirements designed to protect the
environment to the maximum extent possible. EPA has denied a specific
exemption request from the Oregon Department of Agriculture and has
withdrawn a specific exemption from the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection. Information on these restrictions is
available from the contact persons in EPA listed below.
DATES: See each specific and crisis exemption for its effective date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See each emergency exemption for the
name of the contact person. The following information applies to all
contact persons: By mail: Registration Division (7505W), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: 6th Floor,
CS #1, 2800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, (703)-308-8417; e-
mail: group.ermus@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has granted specific, crisis, and
quarantine exemptions to the:
1. Arizona Department of Agriculture for the use of avermectin
B1 on melons to control leafminers; June 30, 1995, to June 29,
1996. (Larry Fried)
2. Arizona Department of Agriculture for the use of bifenthrin on
cauliflower and leaf lettuce to control whiteflies; September 28, 1995,
to May 15, 1996. (Andrea Beard)
3. Arkansas State Plant Board for the use of fomesafen on snap
beans to control moringglory and pigweed; June 2, 1995, to September
10, 1995. (Larry Fried)
4. California Environmental Protection Agency for the use of
carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; August 22, 1995, to October 15,
1995. (David Deegan)
5. California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of
Pesticide Regulations, for the use of Pro-Gro (carboxin/thiram) on
onion seed to control onion smut; September 11, 1995, to May 31, 1996.
(Andrea Beard)
6. California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of
Pesticide Regulations, for the use of myclobutanil on tomatoes to
control powdery mildew; September 29, 1995, to June 16, 1996.
California had initiated a crisis exemption for this use. (David
Deegan)
7. California Environmental Protection Agency for the use of
avermectin B1 on melons to control leafminers; June 30, 1995, to
November 1, 1995. (Larry Fried)
8. California Environmental Protection Agency for the use of
avermectin B1 on bell peppers to control leafminers; August 24,
1995, to August 23, 1996. (Larry Fried)
9. California Environmental Protection Agency for the use of
cypermethrin on green onions to control thrips; June 15, 1995, to June
14, 1996. (Larry Fried)
10. California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of
Pesticide Regulations, for the use of metalaxyl on mustard greens to
control white rust; August 21, 1995, to August 20, 1996. (David Deegan)
11. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the
use of imidacloprid on escarole, endives, spinach, and parsley to
control aphids; September 29, 1995, to June 1, 1996. Florida had
initiated a crisis exemption for this use. (Andrea Beard)
12. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the
use of lactofen on tomatoes and green peppers to control nightshade;
September 1, 1995, to August 31, 1996. A notice of receipt published in
the Federal Register of July 26, 1995 (60 FR 38335). The use of
lactofen has been requested for the past 4 years and was granted. A
complete application for registration of the use has not yet been
submitted to the Agency. The Florida tomato and green pepper growers
are facing an urgent nonroutine situation and will suffer significant
economic losses without the use of lactofen. (Margarita Collantes)
13. Idaho Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the
use of pirimicarb on alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids,
pea aphids, and lygus bugs; June 16, 1995, to August 31, 1995. (Larry
Fried)
14. Kansas Department of Agriculture for the use of cymoxanil,
dimethomorph, and propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to control late
blight; June 27, 1995, to September 30, 1995. (Libby Pemberton)
15. Maryland Department of Agriculture for the use of clomazone on
snap beans to control broadleaf weeds; August 9, 1995, to September 10,
1995. (David Deegan)
16. Maryland Department of Agriculture for the use of clomazone on
summer squash to control broadleaf weeds; August 9, 1995, to September
30, 1995. Maryland had initiated a crisis exemption for this use.
(David Deegan)
17. Maryland Department of Agriculture for the use of metolachlor
on spinach to control weeds; August 2, 1995, to May 1, 1996. (Margarita
Collantes)
18. Michigan Department of Agriculture for the use of fomesafen on
dry beans to control weeds; June 28, 1995, to August 15, 1995. (Larry
Fried)
19. Michigan Department of Agriculture for the use of avermectin on
pears to control mites and psylla; September 5, 1995, to September 30,
1995. Michigan had initiated a crisis exemption for this use. (Larry
Fried)
20. Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the use of bentazon on
peas to control Canada thistle; June 23, 1995, to July 15, 1995. (Larry
Fried)
21. Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce for the use
of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; June 30, 1995, to September
15, 1995. (David Deegan)
22. Montana Department of Agriculture for the use of pirimicarb on
alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids, pea aphids, and lygus
bugs; June 16, 1995, to September 30, 1995. (Larry Fried)
23. Nebraska Department of Agriculture for the use of cymoxanil,
dimethomorph, and propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to control late
blight; September 6, 1995, to September 30, 1995. (Libby Pemberton)
24. Nevada Division of Agriculture for the use of cymoxanil,
dimethomorph, and propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to control late
blight; August 15, 1995, to September 15, 1995. (Libby Pemberton)
25. Nevada Department of Business and Industry for the use of
pirimicarb on alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids and blue
alfalfa aphids; June 16, 1995, to August 31, 1995. (Larry Fried)
26. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the use
of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; August 2, 1995, to November
1, 1995. New Jersey had initiated a crisis exemption for this use.
(Margarita Collantes)
27. Ohio Department of Agriculture for the use of cypermethrin on
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onions to control thrips; June 15, 1995, to June 30, 1995. (Larry
Fried)
28. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for the use of fomesafen on
snap beans to control morningglory and pigweed; June 2, 1995, to
September 10, 1995. (Larry Fried)
29. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for the use of carbofuran on
cotton to control aphids; June 29, 1995, to October 15, 1995. (David
Deegan)
30. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for the use of metolachlor
on spinach to control weeds; August 2, 1995, to March 31, 1996.
(Margarita Collantes)
31. Oregon Department of Agriculture for the use of metolachlor on
grasses grown for seed to control weeds; August 31, 1995, to November
15, 1995. (David Deegan)
32. Oregon Department of Agriculture for the use of oxyfluorfen on
grasses grown for seed to control weeds; August 31, 1995, to January
15, 1996. (David Deegan)
33. Oregon Department of Agriculture for the use of pronamide on
grasses grown for seed to control weeds; August 31, 1995, to January
20, 1996. (David Deegan)
34. Oregon Department of Agriculture for the use of lactofen on
snap beans to control weeds; April 28, 1995, to July 31, 1995. (Larry
Fried)
35. Oregon Department of Agriculture for the use of pirimicarb on
alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids, pea aphids, and lygus
bugs; June 16, 1995, to September 1, 1995. (Larry Fried)
36. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the use of fomesafen
on snap beans to control weeds; June 30, 1995, to August 15, 1995.
Pennsylvania had initiated a crisis exemption for this use. (Larry
Fried)
37. Texas Department of Agriculture for the use of carbofuran on
cotton to control aphids; June 9, 1995, to September 30, 1995. (David
Deegan)
38. Texas Department of Agriculture for the use of metolachlor on
spinach to control weeds; August 2, 1995, to August 15, 1996.
(Margarita Collantes)
39. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for
the use of clomazone on snap beans to control broadleaf weeds; August
9, 1995, to September 10, 1995. (David Deegan)
40. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for
the use of clomazone on summer squash to control broadleaf weeds;
August 9, 1995, to September 30, 1995. (David Deegan)
41. Washington Department of Agriculture for the use of pirimicarb
on small seeded vegetable seed crops to control aphids; June 30, 1995,
to September 15, 1995. (Larry Fried)
42. Washington Department of Agriculture for the use of pirimicarb
on alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids, pea aphids, and
lygus bugs; June 16, 1995, to August 31, 1995. (Larry Fried)
43. Wyoming Department of Agriculture for the use of pirimicarb on
alfalfa grown for seed to control alfalfa aphids, pea aphids, and lygus
bugs; June 16, 1995, to August 31, 1995. (Larry Fried)
Crisis exemptions were initiated by the:
1. California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of
Pesticide Regulation, on June 19, 1995, for the use of myclobutanil on
tomatoes (fresh and processed) to control powdery mildew. The State
requested a specific exemption for this use, which was granted by EPA
on September 29, 1995, and will expire on June 16, 1996. (David Deegan)
2. Colorado Department of Agriculture on August 15, 1995, for the
use of cypermethrin on green onions to control thrips. This program has
ended. (Libby Pemberton)
3. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on July
23, 1995, for the use of naled on utility poles, tree trunks, and other
inanimate objects to control the oriental fruit fly. Since it was
anticipated that this program would be needed for more than 15 days,
Florida has requested a quarantine exemption to continue it. (Andrea
Beard)
4. Maryland Department of Agriculture on July 31, 1995, for the use
of clomazone on summer squash to control broadleaf weeds. This program
has ended. (David Deegan)
5. Michigan Department of Agriculture on August 17, 1995, for the
use of fosetyl-al on blueberries to control alternaria fruit rot. Since
it was anticipated that this program would be needed for more than 15
days, Michigan has requested a specific exemption to continue it.
(Larry Fried)
6. Minnesota Department of Agriculture on June 16, 1995, for the
use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada thistle and perennial
sowthistle. This program has ended. (Larry Fried)
7. Missouri Department of Agriculture on June 13, 1995, for the use
of fomesafen on snap beans to control pig weed. This program has ended.
(Larry Fried)
8. Montana Department of Agriculture on June 21, 1995, for the use
of clopyralid on canola to control Canada thistle and perennial
sowthistle. This program has ended. (Larry Fried)
9. New Jersey Department of Agriculture on March 23, 1995, for the
use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds. This program has ended.
(Margarita Collantes)
10. New Mexico Department of Agriculture on September 2, 1995, for
the use of triadimefon on peppers to control powdery mildew. This
program has ended. (Larry Fried)
11. North Carolina Department of Agriculture on September 1, 1995,
for the use of tebufenozide on cotton to control the beet armyworms.
This program has ended. (Larry Fried)
12. North Dakota Department of Agriculture on August 1, 1995, for
the use of bifenthrin on canola to control the Bertha armyworm. This
program has ended. (Andrea Beard)
13. North Dakota Department of Agriculture on June 17, 1995, for
the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada thistle and perennial
sowthistle. This program has ended. (Larry Fried)
14. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture on September 1, 1995, for
the use of tebufenozide on cotton to control beet armyworms. This
program has ended. (Larry Fried)
15. Texas Department of Agriculture on August 31, 1995, for the use
of bifenthrin on grain sorghum grown for seed to control banks grass
mites. This program has ended. (Andrea Beard)
16. Texas Department of Agriculture on June 2, 1995, for the use of
esfenvalerate on grain sorghum to control sorghum midge. This program
has ended. (Libby Pemberton)
17. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on
August 28, 1995, for the use of bifenthrin on peanuts to control two-
spotted spider mites. This program has ended. (Andrea Beard)
18. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture on July 21, 1995, for the
use of bentazon on peas to control weeds. This program has ended.
(Larry Fried)
19. United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, on June 6, 1995, for the use of
paraformaldehyde in laboratory facilities to control exotic infectious
diseases. The need for this program is expected to last until June 6,
1998. (Larry Fried)
20. United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service, on August 24, 1995, for the use of
permethrin on horses and cattle to control nonindigenous parasites. The
need for this program is expected to last until August 24, 1998. (Larry
Fried)
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21. United States Department of the Army on August 4, 1995, for the
use of paraformaldehyde to decontaminate high-security biocontaminent
laboratories of microorganisms. This program has ended. (Larry Fried)
EPA has granted a quarantine exemption to the United States
Department of Agriculture for the use of paraformaldehyde in
laboratories to control infectious diseases; September 29, 1995, to
June 5, 1998. UDSA had initiated a crisis exemption for this use.
(Larry Fried)
EPA has denied a specific exemption request from the Oregon
Department of Agriculture for the use of pendimethalin on grasses grown
for seed. Oregon requested use of metolachlor for the same spectrum of
weeds, and due to endangered species concerns with pendimethalin, the
Agency denied the exemption. (David Deegan)
EPA has withdrawn a specific exemption from the Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection for the use of avermectin on
pears to control pear psylla. Connecticut had initiated a crisis
exemption for this use. The use of avermectin ended under the crisis
exemption on September 30, 1995. (Larry Fried)
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Crisis exemptions.
Dated: November 30, 1995.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 95-30114 Filed 12-12-95; 8:45 am]
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