Comment submitted by Michael W. Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual

Florida Citrus Mutual is pleased that the EPA has maintained the current use rates for Temik on citrus. We are also pleased that the new label includes the extended application window for Florida (Nov. 15-Apr. 30). This change is critical for application timing for the management of the Asian Citrus Psyllid, a devastating pest in Florida citrus. in the October 12, 2007 version of the Aldicarb RED, the EPA has stated that it will propose a full citrus crop group tolerance for aldicarb. Florida Citrus Mutual and our membership urge the EPA to quickly move forward in estblishing this tolerance that would expand use to citrus hybrids. It is urgent that this action occur quickly in order to make timely applications beginning this November in efforts to manage the Asian Citrus Psyllid on those crops. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments. Mike Sparks