[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 19889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11074]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 170
[OPP-250101B; FRL-5366-2]
Exceptions to Worker Protection Standard Early Entry
Restrictions; Limited Contact Activities; Correction
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Correction.
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SUMMARY: EPA issued a document in the Federal Register that proposed a
rule change allowing early entry into pesticide-treated areas. In that
proposal, EPA indicated that methyl parathion requires both oral and
written notification (``double notification'') of agricultural workers
when it is applied. Methyl parathion was mentioned incorrectly, as the
Agency had previously determined that its acute dermal toxicity is
Toxicity Category II, which does not require double notification.
Moreover, a study of methyl parathion's potential for acute dermal
irritation demonstrated that it is Toxicity Category IV and that it is
not a skin sensitizer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua First, Office of Pesticide
Programs (7506C), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20460. Office location, telephone number, and e-mail
address: 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall #2, Rm. 1121,
Arlington, VA, 703-305-7437, e-mail: [email protected]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of January 11, 1995
(60 FR 2842) (FRL-4930-4), EPA issued a proposed rule to change
allowing early entry into pesticide-treated areas under certain
conditions (the proposal was subsequently finalized on May 3, 1995 (60
FR 21955) (FRL-4950-4). In the January 11th proposal, EPA described
some pesticides whose labeling requires ``double notification'' when
those pesticides are applied. The ``double notification'' requirement
is set by the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR part 170). EPA is
hereby stating that its previous indication that methyl parathion
requires ``double notification'' was incorrect. Methyl parathion does
not require ``double notification.''
Lists of Subjects
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Labeling, Occupational safety and health, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: April 26, 1996.
Daniel M. Barolo,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 96-11074 Filed 5-2-96; 8:45 am]
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