Comment submitted by William Mattei, Puerto Rico Farmers Asociation

Due to the necessity of combating leaf miner and nematodes in the coffee plantations of Puerto Rico we are pleased to know that EPA is moving forward in aproving the use of Aldicarb (Temik brand) in the in the recommended manner. It has come to our knowledge that besides the manual incorporation of the product into the soil the mechanical closed system is also available. It is very important for the coffee production in Puerto Rico to maintain highly productive farms. The use of necessary and aproved pesticides is essential to having succesful farms. The mountain region depends greatly on this farm production. Our main goal is being able to be self sufficient and eventually export quality coffee. We appreciate the EPA assistance in maintaining our crops and workers safe. By: William Mattei, PR Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau