[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 161 (Wednesday, August 20, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 44277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22062]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-50834; FRL-5737-9]
Issuance of Experimental Use Permits
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has granted experimental use permits to the following
applicants. These permits are in accordance with, and subject to, the
provisions of 40 CFR part l72, which defines EPA procedures with
respect to the use of pesticides for experimental use purposes.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division (7501W), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
In person or by telephone: Contact the product manager at the
following address at the office location, telephone number, or e-mail
address cited in each experimental use permit: 2800 Crystal Drive,
Arlington, VA.
275-EUP-81. Extension. Abbott Laboratories, Dept. 28R, Bldg. A1,
1401 Sheridan Road, North Chicago, Il 60064-4000. This experimental use
permit allows the use of 132.3 pounds of the plant growth regulator
gibberellic acid on 600 acres of hybrid rice to evaluate its plant
growth regulation properties. The program is authorized only in the
States of Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. The experimental use permit is
effective from May 19, 1997 to September 1, 1997. (Denise Greenway, CS1
5th floor, 703-308-8263, e-mail: greenway.denise@epamail.epa.gov)
70060-EUP-1. Issuance. Engelharo Corporation, 101 Wood Ave.,
Iselin, NJ 08830. This experimental use permit allows the use of
273,000 pounds of the biological insecticide kaolin clay on 1,365 acres
of apples, apricots, bananas, beans, cane berries, citrus fruits, corn,
cotton, cranberries, cucurbits, grapes, melons, nuts, ornamentals,
peaches, peanuts, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, seed crops, small
grains, soybeans, strawberries, sugar beets, and tomatoes to evaluate
the control of certain insect, fungus, and bacterial damage to plants.
The program is authorized in the States of Alabama, Arizona,
California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Georgia, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey,
New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
The experimental use permit is effective from March 18, 1997 to
December 31, 1999. A temporary tolerance exemption for residues of the
active ingredient in or on the above-referenced crops has been
established. (Sheryl Reilly, CM #2, CS1 5th floor, 703-308-8265, e-
mail: reilly.sheryl@epamail.epa.gov)
Persons wishing to review these experimental use permits are
referred to the designated product managers. Inquires concerning these
permits should be directed to the person cited above. It is suggested
that interested persons call before visiting the EPA office, so that
the appropriate file may be made available for inspection purposes from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.
Dated: August 12, 1997.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 97-22062 Filed 8-19-97; 8:45 am]
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