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sensitizing to test animals. Finally, the

organism has never been reported as a

pathogen of humans, or as causing any

type of adverse effect to humans, in

published literature or through

commercial use.

D. Aggregate Exposure

1. Dietary exposure —i. Food. Dietary

exposure from use of Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08, as

proposed, is minimal. Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08 is

applied to the soil and immediately

mixed into the top soil layer prior to

planting the crop, or after harvest. It is

not applied to growing crops directly.

Residues of Coniothyrium minitans

strain CON/M/91–08 are not expected

on agricultural commodities.

ii. Drinking water. Exposure to

humans from residues of Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08 in

consumed drinking water would be

unlikely. In a study to investigate the

leaching behavior of Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08, it was

determined that there is no motility of

the organism in the soil. Thus, it would

not be possible for the organism to leach

into drinking water. Also, due to the

specific requirements for growth of

Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/

91–08, it is not likely that the organism

could survive or persist in water.

2. Non-dietary exposure. The

potential for non-dietary exposure to the

general population, including infants

and children, is unlikely as the

proposed use sites are commercial,

agricultural and horticultural settings.

However, non-dietary exposures would

not be expected to pose any quantifiable

risk due to a lack of residues of

toxicological concern.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

mitigates the potential for exposure to

applicators and handlers of the

proposed products, when used in

commercial, agricultural and

horticultural settings.

E. Cumulative Exposure

It is not expected that, when used as

proposed, Coniothyrium minitans strain

CON/M/91–08 would result in residues

that would remain in human food items.

F. Safety Determination

1. U.S. population. Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08 does not

grow at temperatures above 32 °C, and

thus would not be pathogenic or

infective to humans. There have been no

reports of toxins or secondary

metabolites associated with the

organism, and acute toxicity studies

have shown that Coniothyrium minitans

strain CON/M/91–08 is nontoxic,

nonirritating and nonsensitizing when

applied to test animals.

Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/

M/91–08 is applied to soil and

immediately mixed into the top soil

layer prior to planting the crop, or after

harvest. It is not applied to growing

crops directly. Residues of

Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/

91–08 are not expected on agricultural

commodities, and therefore, exposure to

the general U.S. population, from the

proposed uses, is not anticipated.

2. Infants and children. As mentioned

above, residues of Coniothyrium

minitans strain CON/M/91–08 are not

expected on agricultural commodities.

There is a reasonable certainty of no

harm for infants and children from

exposure to Coniothyrium minitans

strain CON/M/91–08 from the proposed

uses.

G. Effects on the Immune and Endocrine

Systems

Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/

M/91–08 is a naturally occurring,

nonpathogenic soil organism. To date

there is no evidence to suggest that

Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/

91–08 functions in a manner similar to

any known hormone, or that it acts as

an endocrine disrupter.

H. Existing Tolerances

There are no existing tolerances for

this ingredient.

I. International Tolerances

A Codex Alimentarium Commission

Maximum Residue Level (MRL) is not

required for Coniothyrium minitans

strain CON/M/91–08.

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BILLING CODE 6560–50–F

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY

[OPP–181072; FRL–6485–7]

Pesticide Emergency Exemptions;

Agency Decisions and State and

Federal Agency Crisis Declarations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has granted or denied

emergency exemptions under the

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and

Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of

pesticides as listed in this notice. These

exemptions or denials were issued

during the period between January 1,

1999, through December 15, 1999, to

control unforseen pest outbreaks. The

actions detailed in this document do not

represent every FIFRA section 18

emergency exemption decision issued

by EPA during the above time period.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See

each emergency exemption or denial for

the name of a contact person. The

following information applies to all

contact persons: Team Leader,

Emergency Response Team, Registration

Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide

Programs, Environmental Protection

Agency, Ariel Rios Building, 1200

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20460; telephone

number: (703) 308–9366.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has

granted or denied emergency

exemptions to the following State and

Federal agencies. The emergency

exemptions may take the following

form: Crisis, public health, quarantine,

or specific. EPA has also listed denied

emergency exemption requests in this

notice.

I. General Information

A. Does This Action Apply to Me?

You may be potentially affected by

this action if you petition EPA for

authorization under section 18 of FIFRA

to use pesticide products which are

otherwise unavailable for a given use.

Potentially affected categories and

entities may include, but are not limited

to:

Categories NAICS codes Examples of potentially affected entities

State and Territorial government agencies charged with pesticide authority9241 State agencies that petition EPA for section 18 pesticide use authorization

This listing is not intended to be

exhaustive, but rather provides a guide

for readers regarding entities likely to be

regulated by this action. Other types of

entities not listed in the table in this

unit could also be regulated. The North

American Industrial Classification

System (NAICS) codes have been

provided to assist you and others in

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determining whether or not this action

applies to certain entities. To determine

whether you or your business is affected

by this action, you should carefully

examine the applicability provisions. If

you have any questions regarding the

applicability of this action to a

particular entity, consult the person

listed under ‘‘FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION CONTACT.’’

B. How Can I Get Additional

Information or Copies of This Document

or Other Documents?

1. Electronically . You may obtain

electronic copies of this document, and

certain other related documents that

might be available electronically, from

the EPA Internet Home Page at http://

www.epa.gov/. To access this

document, on the Home Page select

‘‘Laws and Regulations’’ and then look

up the entry for this document under

the ‘‘Federal Register—Environmental

Documents.’’ You can also go directly to

the Federal Register listings at http://

www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

2. In person. The Agency has

established an official record for this

action under docket control number

OPP–181072. The official record

consists of the documents specifically

referenced in this action, and other

information related to this action,

including any information claimed as

Confidential Business Information (CBI).

This official record includes the

documents that are physically located in

the docket, as well as the documents

that are referenced in those documents.

The public version of the official record

does not include any information

claimed as CBI. The public version of

the official record, which includes

printed, paper versions of any electronic

comments submitted during an

applicable comment period is available

for inspection in the Public Information

and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB),

Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1921 Jefferson

Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, from 8:30

a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,

excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB

telephone number is (703) 305–5805.

II. Background

Under FIFRA section 18, EPA can

authorize the use of a pesticide when

emergency conditions exist.

Authorizations (commonly called

emergency exemptions) are granted to

State and Federal agencies and are of

four types:

1. A ‘‘specific exemption’’ authorizes

use of a pesticide against specific pests

on a limited acreage in a particular

State. Most emergency exemptions are

specific exemptions.

2. ‘‘Quarantine’’ and ‘‘public health’’

exemptions are a particular form of

specific exemption issued for

quarantine or public health purposes.

These are rarely requested.

3. A ‘‘crisis exemption’’ is initiated by

a State or Federal agency (and is

confirmed by EPA) when there is

insufficient time to request and obtain

EPA permission for use of a pesticide in

an emergency.

EPA may deny an emergency

exemption: If the State or Federal

agency cannot demonstrate that an

emergency exists, if the use poses

unacceptable risks to the environment,

or if EPA cannot reach a conclusion that

the proposed pesticide use is likely to

result in ‘‘a reasonable certainty of no

harm’’ to human health, including

exposure of residues of the pesticide to

infants and children.

If the emergency use of the pesticide

on a food or feed commodity would

result in pesticide chemical residues,

EPA establishes a time-limited tolerance

meeting the ‘‘reasonable certainty of no

harm standard’’ of the Federal Food,

Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

In this document: EPA identifies the

State or Federal agency granted the

exemption or denial, the type of

exemption, the pesticide authorized and

the pests, the crop or use for which

authorized, number of acres (if

applicable), and the duration of the

exemption. EPA also gives the Federal

Register citation for the time-limited

tolerance, if any.

III. Emergency Exemptions and Denials

A. U.S. States and Territories

Alabama

Department of Agriculture and

Industries

Crisis: On August 24, 1999, for the use

of tebufenozide on pasture land to

control fall army worms. This program

ended on October 31, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

On August 26, 1999, for the use of

spinosad on soybeans to control

caterpillars. This program ended on

September 10, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; April 9,

1999, to December 31, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm and tobacco budworm;

August 3, 1999, to September 30, 1999.

Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide in pasture land to control

fall army worms; September 17, 1999, to

October 31, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Arizona

Department of Agriculture

Denial: On October 21, 1999 EPA

denied the use of fipronil on cotton to

control Lygus bugs. This request was

denied because the claim of resistance

was not fully substantiated. Contact:

Andrew Ertman.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on garlic to control garlic

rust; May 19, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

metolachlor on spinach to control

weeds; September 16, 1999, to May 15,

2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle October 27, 1999, to

October 21, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Arkansas

State Plant Board

Crisis: On June 8, 1999, for the use of

sodium chlorate on wheat as a harvest

aid. This program ended on June 22,

1999. Contact: Libby Pemberton

On August 9, 1999, for the use of

maleic hydrazide on rice to control red

rice. This program ended on August 24,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

Denial: On February 16, 1999 EPA

denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on

rice to control Bermuda grass. This

request was denied because at this time

the Agency is not able to reach a

‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm’’

finding regarding health effects which

may result if this use were to occur.

Additionally, EPA is unable at this time

to conclude that there will not be

unacceptable adverse effects to the

environment, including non-target

organisms, endangered species, and

ground water resources. Bispyribacsodium is an unregistered chemical for

which EPA has minimal data previously

reviewed. Contact: David Deegan.

On May 6, 1999 EPA denied the use

of fenoxaprop-ethyl on rice to control

Bermuda grass. This request was denied

because this formulation of the pesticide

included a new and unregistered inert

ingredient, for which the Agency does

not have adequate amounts of

previously reviewed data with which it

is able to reach a ‘‘reasonable certainty

of no harm’’ finding regarding health

effects which may result if this use were

to occur. Contact: David Deegan.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

carbofuran flowable formulation on

cotton to control aphids; April 30, 1999,

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to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle June 3, 1999, to June

3, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm June 4, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control tobacco

budworm June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on cotton to control beet

armyworm June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

California

Environmental Protection Agency,

Department of Pesticide Regulation

Crisis: On July 19, 1999, for the use

of spinosad on blackeyed beans to

control leafminers. This program ended

on October 1, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

On November 1, 1999, for the use of

paraquat on artichokes to control

various weeds and grasses. This

program ended on November 1, 2000.

Contact: Libby Pemberton

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley to control barley

stripe rust; April 9, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

carfentrazone-ethyl on rice to control

California arrowhead and Ricefield

bulrush; April 22, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of carbofuran

flowable formulation on cotton to

control aphids; April 30, 1999, to

October 15, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on pistachios to control

Alternaria late blight and

Botryosphaeria panicle and shoot blight;

May 4, 1999, to September 15, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

hexythiazox on cotton to control various

spider mites; May 6, 1999, to August 1,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on

tomatoes to control late blight; May 20,

1999, to May 19, 2000. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of avermectin

on basil to control leafminer; June 15,

1999, to September 30, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetles; July 23, 1999, to July

20, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on turnip greens and

garden beets to control aphids; August

30, 1999, to August 6, 2000. Contact:

Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of avermectin

on celeriac to control two spotted spider

mite; September 10, 1999, to September

10, 2000. Contact: Dan Rosenblatt

EPA authorized the use of carboxin on

onion seed to control onion smut;

September 30, 1999, to May 31, 2000.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of cyromazine

on onion seed to control onion maggots;

October 5, 1999, to May 31, 2000.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of paraquat on

artichokes to control various weeds and

grasses; November 3, 1999, to November

3, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on garlic to control garlic

rust; November 4, 1999, to July 3, 2000.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of spinosad

on agricultural commodities to control

exotic fruit flies in quarantine

certification programs throughout the

State; November 8, 1999, to November

8, 2002. Contact: Dan Rosenblatt

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on strawberries to control

whiteflies; December 24, 1999, to

December 23, 2000. Contact: Andrea

Beard

Colorado

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control

the Russian wheat aphid; May 13, 1999,

to June 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control various

nightshade species and velvetleaf; June

1, 1999, to July 15, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on dry beans to control

rust; July 1, 1999, to August 31, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetles; July 23, 1999, to July

20, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 21, 1999, to

September 17, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Connecticut

Department of Environmental

Protection

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry disease; March 15, 1999,

to June 30, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle September 2, 1999, to

August 31, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Delaware

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

chlorpropham on spinach to control

chickweed; March 1, 1999, to March 5,

2000. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetle; March 24, 1999, to

March 24, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

Florida

Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

Crisis: On January 15, 1999, for the

use of tebufenozide on lychee to control

Lychee webworm. This program is

expected to end on March 1, 2000.

Contact: Barbara Madden

On March 2, 1999, for the use of

tebufenozide on longan to control

Lychee webworm. This program is

expected to end on March 1, 2000.

Contact: Barbara Madden

On May 19, 1999, for the use of naled

in bait stations to control Oriental fruit

fly. This program is expected to end on

September 9, 2000. Contact: Dan

Rosenblatt

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use

of naled in bait stations to control the

Oriental fruit fly; September 9, 1999, to

September 9, 2002. Contact: Dan

Rosenblatt

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; January 1,

1999, to January 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on lychee to control

Lychee webworm; March 4, 1999, to

March 1, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on longan to control

Lychee webworm; March 4, 1999, to

March 4, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on strawberries to control

powdery mildew; March 18, 1999, to

December 31, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

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EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5

WG containing the active ingredients

fludioxonil and cyprodinil on

strawberries to control gray mold; April

8, 1999, to May 15, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on citrus to control the

citrus leafminer and brown citrus aphid;

July 1, 1999, to June 30, 2000. Contact:

Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on legume vegetables Crop

Group 6 to control silverleaf whitefly;

September 27, 1999, to September 27,

2000. Contact: Andrea Beard

Georgia

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; January 1,

1999, to January 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

Hawaii

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on watermelon to control

powdery mildew; May 8, 1999, to May

7, 2000. Contact: David Deegan

Idaho

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On March 15, 1999, for the

seed treatment use of fosetyl-Al on peas

to control downy mildew. This program

ended on June 1, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

On June 23, 1999, for the use of

cymoxanil on hops to control downy

mildew. This program ended on

September 10, 1999. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; February 1,

1999, to February 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the seed treatment

use of fosetyl-Al on peas to control

downy mildew; March 29, 1999, to June

1, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley to control barley

stripe rust; April 23, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control various

nightshade species and velvetleaf; May

1, 1999, to July 1, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed and

kochia; May 1, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of paraquat

dichloride on green peas grown for seed

and dry peas to control weeds; May 25,

1999, to November 30, 1999. Contact:

Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; June 10, 1999, to

June 10, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

trifloxystrobin on hops to control

powdery mildew; June 28, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: Dave

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of cyhexatin

on hops to control Two-spotted spider

mites; July 1, 1999, to September 20,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

difenoconazole on sweet corn seed to

control damping-off and die-back

diseases; September 3, 1999, to

September 3, 2000. Contact: Andrea

Beard

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 8, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of flufenacet

on wheat to control Italian ryegrass or

annual ryegrass; October 4, 1999, to

June 30, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

Illinois

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; April 20,

1999, to April 20, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of fomesafen

on snap beans to control weeds; June 25,

1999, to August 31, 1999. Contact:

Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on apples to control the

tufted apple bud moth; July 15, 1999, to

August 31, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Indiana

Office of Indiana State Chemist

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; April 5,

1999, to April 5, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed; May 1,

1999, to December 31, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

Iowa

Department of Agriculture and Land

Stewardship

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; March 9,

1999, to March 8, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Kansas

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On June 11, 1999, for the use

of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to

control weeds. This program ended on

August 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

On August 18, 1999, for the use of

bifenthrin on sorghum grown for seed to

control Banks grass mite. This program

ended on September 2, 1999. Contact:

Andrea Beard

Denial: On May 5, 1999 EPA denied

the use of propazine on sorghum to

control broadleaf weeds. This request

was denied because aggregate risk from

the triazine herbicides exceeds the level

the Agency considers to represent ‘‘a

reasonable certainty of no harm.’’

Contact: Steve Schaible.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on dry beans to control

rust; June 1, 1999, to August 15, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to

control weeds; June 11, 1999, to August

15, 1999. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on grain sorghum to

control sorghum ergot; July 31, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

Kentucky

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; October 28,

1999, to October 28, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

Louisiana

Department of Agriculture and

Forestry

Crisis: On May 4, 1999, for the use of

tebufenozide on rice to control fall

armyworm. This program ended on

September 1, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

On June 4, 1999, for the use of

tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to

control the beet armyworm. This

program ended on October 31, 1999.

Contact: Andrew Ertman

On June 23, 1999, for the use of

tebufenozide on pasture land to control

fall army worms. This program ended

on October 15, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

On July 14, 1999, for the use of

azoxystrobin on soybeans to control

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aerial blight. This program ended on

August 30, 1999. Contact: Jacqueline

Gwaltney

On July 17, 1999, for the use of

tebufenozide on soybeans to control fall

armyworms. This program ended on

August 2, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Denial: On August 23, 1999 EPA

denied the use of clomazone on

sugarcane to control Bermudagrass. This

request was denied because EPA’s

review concluded that the situation was

not an emergency. Weed control has

become somewhat more problematic as

total acreage in cultivation has

increased, however this does not

constitute an ‘‘urgent and non-routine’’

situation. Contact: David Deegan.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; March 5,

1999, to March 5, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of carbofuran

flowable formulation on cotton to

control aphids; March 15, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of maleic

hydrazide on rice to control red rice;

June 1, 1999, to September 30, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

azoxystrobin on soybean to control

aerial blight; July 1, 1999, to August 30,

1999. Contact: Jacqueline Gwaltney

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to

control the beet armyworm; July 16,

1999, to October 31, 1999. Contact:

Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control tobacco

budworm; August 3, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on pasture land to control

fall army worms; September 17, 1999, to

October 15, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Maine

Department of Agriculture, Food, and

Rural Resources

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

oxyfluorfen on strawberries to control

field pansy and wood sorrel; October 15,

1998 to October 15, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry disease; April 15, 1999,

to June 15, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle August 11, 1999, to

August 5, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Maryland

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On July 7, 1999, for the use of

fenpropathrin on soybean to control

two-spotted spider mites. This program

ended on September 30, 1999. Contact:

Jacqueline Gwaltney

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; February

18, 1999, to February 17, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorpropham on spinach to control

chickweed; March 1, 1999, to March 5,

2000. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on

tomatoes to control late blight; June 3,

1999, to June 3, 2000. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

metolachlor on spinach to control

weeds; July 9, 1999, to April 30, 2000.

Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

fenpropathrin in soybeans to control

two-spotted spider mite; July 15, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact:

Jacqueline Gwaltney

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

Massachusetts

Department of Food and Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry disease; April 22, 1999,

to June 15, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of pyridaben

on cranberry to control Southern red

mites; May 13, 1999, to August 31, 1999.

Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of spinosad

on cranberries to control sparganothis

fruitworm; May 24, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle June 3, 1999, to June

3, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

Michigan

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; April 9,

1999, to September 30, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on wheat to control

Fusarium head blight; May 6, 1999, to

June 30, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on asparagus to control

asparagus rust; May 13, 1999, to

November 1, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; June 18, 1999, to

June 18, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of fomesafen

on snap beans to control redroot

pigweed and puncturevine; June 25,

1999, to August 30, 1999. Contact:

Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to November 1, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of triazamate

on sugar beets to control root aphids;

July 30, 1999, to September 15, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

Minnesota

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On July 7, 1999, for the use of

glufosinate-ammonium on sweet corn to

control weeds. This program ended on

July 15, 1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites; January 1, 1999, to January 1,

2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on imidazolinone tolerant canola to

control wild mustard; March 8, 1999, to

July 15, 1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

ethalfluralin on canola to control

kochia; March 30, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control

cercospora leaf spot; April 7, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley and wheat to

control Fusarium head blight; April 9,

1999, to August 25, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control various

nightshade species and velvetleaf; May

1, 1999, to June 30, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

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to control late blight; June 10, 1999, to

June 10, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on dry beans to control

rust; June 20, 1999, to August 31, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 9, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

Mississippi

Department of Agriculture and

Commerce

Crisis: On August 12, 1999, for the use

of spinosad on soybeans to control

caterpillars. This program ended on

August 27, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Denial: On July 2, 1999 EPA denied

the use of fipronil on cotton to control

the tarnished plant bug. This request

was denied because effective registered

pesticides are available and significant

economic losses are not expected even

under high pest pressure. Contact:

Andrew Ertman.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; January 25,

1999, to January 25, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of carbofuran

flowable formulation on cotton to

control aphids; March 15, 1999, to

September 15, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm and tobacco budworm; June

4, 1999, to September 30, 1999. Contact:

Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide in cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

Missouri

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

carbofuran flowable formulation on

cotton to control aphids; July 9, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetle; September 29, 1999,

to September 29, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Montana

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 4, 1999, for the use of

azoxystrobin on sugar beets to control

rhizoctonia crown and root rot. This

program ended on July 1, 1999. Contact:

Jacqueline Gwaltney

On August 19, 1999, for the use of

lambda-cyhalothrin on canola to control

lygus bugs. This program ended on

September 2, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Denial: On May 25, 1999 EPA denied

the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets

to control hairy nightshade and redroot

pigweed. This request was denied based

on the determination that situation is

routine, not urgent, and nor are growers

likely to suffer from significant

economic losses if the request is denied.

Contact: Barbara Madden.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites; February 18, 1999, to February

18, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

ethalfluralin on canola to control

kochia; March 30, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control various

nightshade species and velvetleaf; May

1, 1999, to June 30, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed and

kochia; May 1, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

azoxystrobin on sugar beets to control

rhizoctonia crown and root rot; May 1,

1999, to July 1, 1999. Contact:

Jacqueline Gwaltney

EPA authorized the use of lambdacyhalothrin on canola to control flea

beetles; May 18, 1999, to June 30, 1999.

Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of paraquat

dichloride on dry peas to control weeds;

May 25, 1999, to November 30, 1999.

Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of triazamate

on sugar beets to control root aphids;

July 30, 1999, to September 15, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 10, 1999, to

August 31, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Nebraska

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; March 12,

1999, to March 12, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on dry beans to control

rust; June 15, 1999, to August 1, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of triazamate

on sugar beets to control root aphids;

July 30, 1999, to August 31, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of imazapicammonium on pastureland/rangeland

including land in the Conservation

Reserve Program to control leafy spurge;

August 30, 1999, to August 30, 2000.

Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 10, 1999, to

August 31, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Nevada

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on garlic to control garlic

rust; May 19, 1999, to June 15, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 21, 1999, to

September 17, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

New Hampshire

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry disease; April 1, 1999, to

August 1, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

New Jersey

Department of Environmental

Protection

Crisis: On April 8, 1999, for the use

of propiconazole on blueberries to

control mummy berry disease. This

program ended on June 30, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

chlorpropham on spinach to control

chickweed; March 1, 1999, to March 5,

2000. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetle; March 10, 1999, to

March 9, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry; April 22, 1999, to June

30, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on blueberries to control

blueberry aphids; May 14, 1999, to

August 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on blueberries to control

the oriental beetle; May 14, 1999, to

August 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

imidacloprid on cranberries to control

the cranberry rootworm; May 14, 1999,

to September 1, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on

tomatoes to control late blight; June 3,

1999, to June 3, 2000. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

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New Mexico

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on grain sorghum to

control sorghum ergot; June 1, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 18, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

New York

Department of Environmental

Conservation

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; March 9,

1999, to March 8, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

desmedipham on garden beets to control

broadleaf weeds; April 27, 1999, to July

31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

North Carolina

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On September 20, 1999, for the

use of cyfluthrin and permethrin on

livestock carcasses to control blowflies.

Severe flooding from Hurricane Floyd

gave rise to this public health crisis.

This program ended on October 20,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

Denial: On July 2, 1999 EPA denied

the use of clopyralid on apples to

control clover. This request was denied

based on the determination that the

request does not meet the criteria of an

emergency in accordance with 40 CFR

section 166.3d. Contact: Barbara

Madden.

On August 18, 1999 EPA denied the

use of fluazinam on peanuts to control

Sclerotinia blight. This request was

denied because at this time the Agency’s

is not able to reach a ‘‘reasonable

certainty of no harm’’ finding regarding

health effects which may result if this

use were to occur. Additionally, EPA is

unable at this time to conclude that

there will not be unacceptable adverse

effects to the environment, including

non-target organisms, endangered

species, and ground water resources.

Fluazinam is an unregistered chemical

for which EPA has minimal data

previously reviewed. Contact: Barbara

Madden.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; February

19, 1999, to February 19, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

North Dakota

Department of Agriculture

Denial: On September 27, 1999, EPA

denied the use of ethalfluralin on

crambe to control kochia. This request

was denied based on the determination

that the described situation is routine

and chronic, and does not therefore

meet the established criteria under

which EPA grants emergency

exemptions. Contact: David Deegan

Crisis: On June 25, 1999, for the use

of clopyralid on flax and crambe to

control canada thistle and perennial

sowthistle. This program ended on July

31, 1999. Contact: Libby Pemberton

On June 18, 1999, for the use of

sethoxydim on buckwheat to control

volunteer grains and foxtail. This

program ended on July 18, 1999.

Contact: Libby Pemberton

On July 8, 1999, for the use of

paraquat on dry peas to control weeds.

This program ended on September 15,

1999. Contact: Libby Pemberton

On August 6, 1999, for the use of

lambda-cyhalothrin on flax to control

grasshoppers. This program ended on

August 20, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

imazamox on imidazolinone tolerant

canola to control wild mustard; March

8, 1999, to July 15, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetle; March 10, 1999, to

March 9, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

ethalfluralin on canola to control

kochia; March 30, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control

cercospora leaf spot; April 7, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley and wheat to

control Fusarium head blight; April 9,

1999, to August 25, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control various

nightshade species and velvetleaf; May

1, 1999, to June 30, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on dry beans to control

rust; June 20, 1999, to August 31, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 10, 1999, to

August 31, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Ohio

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; April 26,

1999, to February 26, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on caneberries to control

orange rust; May 28, 1999, to October

31, 1999. Contact: Dave Deegan

EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen

on strawberries to control broadleaf

weeds; June 20, 1999, to December 15,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

Oklahoma

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On June 28, 1999, for the use

of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to

control weeds. This program ended on

September 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

On September 3, 1999, for the use of

bifenthrin on peanuts to control Banks

grass mites. This program ended on

October 30, 1999. Contact: Andrea

Beard

Denial: On August 18, 1999 EPA

denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts

to control Sclerotinia blight. This

request was denied because at this time

the Agency’s is not able to reach a

‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm’’

finding regarding health effects which

may result if this use were to occur.

Additionally, EPA is unable at this time

to conclude that there will not be

unacceptable adverse effects to the

environment, including non-target

organisms, endangered species, and

ground water resources. Fluazinam is an

unregistered chemical for which EPA

has minimal data previously reviewed.

Contact: Barbara Madden.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

carbofuran flowable formulation on

cotton to control aphids; March 15,

1999, to October 15, 1999. Contact:

David Deegan

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EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm June 4, 1999, to October 31,

1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on grain sorghum to

control sorghum ergot; June 15, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 18, 1999, to October

31, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to

control weeds; June 28, 1999, to

September 15, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of dicloran on

peanuts to control Sclerotinia blight;

July 15, 1999, to October 15, 1999.

Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mites and

small hive beetles; July 23, 1999, to July

20, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on peanuts to control beet

armyworm; July 30, 1999, to October 15,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

Oregon

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On March 26, 1999 for the use

of tebuconazole Folicur 3.6 F Foliar

Fungicide on hops to control powdery

mildew. The state had requested a

specific exemption for the use prior to

the crisis declaration; the requested

expiration date in the specific

exemption was September 1, 1999.

Contact: David Deegan

On April 29, 1999 for the use of

Switch 62.5 WG containing the active

ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil

on caneberries to control gray mold. The

state had requested a specific exemption

for the use prior to the crisis

declaration; the requested expiration

date in the specific exemption was

Septemeber 10, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

On May 12, 1999 for the use of Switch

62.5 WG containing the active

ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil

on strawberries to control gray mold.

The state had requested a specific

exemption for the use prior to the crisis

declaration; the requested expiration

date in the specific exemption was July

7, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

On July 1, 1999, for the use of

cymoxanil on hops to control downy

mildew. This program ended on

September 10, 1999. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

Denial: On September 20, 1999 EPA

denied the uses of prohexadione

calcium on apples and pears to control

fire blight. These requests were denied

because at this time the Agency’s is not

able to reach a ‘‘reasonable certainty of

no harm’’ finding regarding health

effects which may result if this use were

to occur. Additionally, EPA is unable at

this time to conclude that there will not

be unacceptable adverse effects to the

environment. Prohexadione Calcium is

an unregistered chemical for which EPA

has minimal data previously reviewed.

Contact: Andrea Beard.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites; February 1, 1999, to February 1,

2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of ethoprop

on baby hops and idle hops to control

garden symphylans; March 24, 1999, to

May 31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley to control barley

stripe rust; April 23, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed and

kochia; May 1, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on raspberries to control

yellow rust; May 18, 1999, to November

1, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of paraquat

dichloride on green peas grown for seed

and dry peas to control weeds; May 25,

1999, to November 30, 1999. Contact:

Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of triazamate

on true fir Christmas trees to control

root aphids; May 27, 1999, to October

31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

trifloxystrobin on hops to control

powdery mildew; June 28, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: Dave

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil

on stone fruit to control brown rot, gray

mold and Rhizopus rot; July 14, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

propyzamide on grasses grown for seed

to control grassy weeds; July 15, 1999,

to January 20, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5

WG containing the active ingredients

fludioxonil and cyprodinil on

caneberries to control gray mold; July

22, 1999, to September 10, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of ethoprop

on baby mint to control garden

symphylans; August 17, 1999, to

September 15, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 8, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of flufenacet

on wheat to control Italian ryegrass or

annual ryegrass; October 4, 1999

through to June 30, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; January 1,

1999, to January 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 3, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen

on strawberries to control field pansy,

wood sorrel and groundsel; October 15,

1999, to December 15, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

Rhode Island

Department of Environmental

Management

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; May 13,

1999, to May 13, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

South Carolina

Clemson University

Crisis: On April 8, 1999, for the use

of the product Switch, containing the

active ingredients fludioxonil and

cyprodinil on strawberries to control

gray mold. This program ended on June

15, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

On May 18, 1999, for the use of

fludioxonil on stone fruit to control

brown rot. This program ended on

September 1, 1999. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

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mites and small hive beetle; January 1,

1999, to January 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

South Dakota

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; March 23,

1999, to March 23, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

pendimethalin on mint to control

kochia and redroot pigweed; March 31,

1999, to November 1, 1999. Contact:

Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley and wheat to

control Fusarium head blight; June 5,

1999, to August 25, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; October 18, 1999, to June 30,

2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of imazapicammonium on pastureland and

rangeland to control leafy spurge;

October 25, 1999, to October 25, 2000.

Contact: Libby Pemberton

Tennessee

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 28, 1999, for the use

of sulfentrazone on cowpeas and lima

beans to control hophornbeam

copperleaf. This program ended on

September 30, 1999. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Denial: On April 19, 1999 EPA denied

the use of acifluorfen on lima beans,

Southern peas, and cowpeas to control

hophornbeam copperleaf. This request

was denied because at this time, EPA is

unable to make the safety finding

required under the Food Quality

Protection Act FQPA of 1996. Therefore,

tolerances necessary under the Federal

Food Drug and Cosmetic Act FFDCA,

section 40816 can not be extended.

Contact: Barbara Madden.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; February

12, 1999, to February 11, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

sulfentrazone on cowpeas and lima

beans to control hophornbeam

copperleaf; June 1, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

Texas

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On June 28, 1999, for the use

of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to

control weeds. This program ended on

July 12, 1999. Contact: Andrew Ertman

On September 8, 1999 for the use of

fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control

greasy spot. This program ended on

October 1, 1999. Contact: Dan

Rosenblatt

Denial: On March 9, 1999 EPA denied

the use of diclosulam on peanuts to

control weeds. This request was denied

because adequate alternatives are

available to control the weeds specified

in this request. Contact: Barbara

Madden.

On March 12, 1999 EPA denied the

use of propazine on sorghum to control

broadleaf weeds. This request was

denied because aggregate risk from the

triazine herbicides exceeds the level the

Agency considers to represent a

reasonable certainty of no harm.

Contact: Steve Schaible

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on wheat to control leaf

rust; March 12, 1999, to June 30, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of carbofuran

flowable formulation on cotton to

control aphids; March 15, 1999, to

September 30, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on grain sorghum to

control sorghum ergot; May 19, 1999, to

December 31, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

tebufenozide on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 10, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of emamectin

benzoate on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 10, 1999, to October 1,

1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

chlorfenapyr on cotton to control beet

armyworm; June 14, 1999, to September

30, 1999. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle June 28, 1999, to June

28, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of dicloran on

peanuts to control Sclerotinia blight;

July 1, 1999, to October 31, 1999.

Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

metolachlor on spinach to control

weeds; July 1, 1999, to July 1, 2000.

Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to April 15, 2000. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin

on sorghum grown for seed to control

Banks grass mite; August 24, 1999, to

August 23, 2000. Contact: Andrea Beard

EPA authorized the use of

fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control

greasy spot; October 1, 1999, to October

1, 2000. Contact: Dan Rosenblatt

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; October 14, 1999, to

September 29, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

EPA authorized the use of norflurazon

on bermudagrass to control annual

grassy weeds; November 9, 1999, to

November 9, 2000. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

Utah

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mite; June 9, 1999, to June 8, 2000.

Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 30, 1999, to

September 21, 2000. Contact: Andrew

Ertman

Virginia

Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

Denial: On August 18, 1999 EPA

denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts

to control Sclerotinia blight. This

request was denied because at this time

the Agency’s is not able to reach a

‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm’’

finding regarding health effects which

may result if this use were to occur.

Additionally, EPA is unable at this time

to conclude that there will not be

unacceptable adverse effects to the

environment, including non-target

organisms, endangered species, and

ground water resources. Fluazinam is an

unregistered chemical for which EPA

has minimal data previously reviewed.

Contact: Barbara Madden.

On September 17, 1999, EPA denied

the use of Acibenzolar on tomatoes to

control bacterial diseases. This request

was denied because at this time the

Agency’s is not able to reach a

‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm’’

finding regarding health effects which

may result if this use were to occur.

Additionally, EPA is unable at this time

to conclude that there will not be

unacceptable adverse effects to the

environment. Acibenzolar is an

unregistered chemical for which EPA

has minimal data previously reviewed.

Contact: Andrea Beard.

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; June 14,

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1999, to June 10, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to

control powdery mildew; July 16, 1999,

to October 31, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

chlorpropham on spinach to control

chickweed; December 1, 1999, to April

30, 2000. Contact: David Deegan

Washington

Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On February 26, 1999, for the

use of flufenacet on wheat to control

Italian ryegrass or annual ryegrass . This

program ended on May 31, 1999.

Contact: Barbara Madden

On April 28, 1999, for the use of

Switch 62.5 WG containing the active

ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil

on caneberries to control gray mold. The

state had requested a specific exemption

for the use prior to the crisis

declaration; the requested expiration

date in the specific exemption was

September 10, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

On May 11, 1999, for the use of

Switch 62.5 WG containing the active

ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil

on strawberries to control gray mold.

The state had requested a specific

exemption for the use prior to the crisis

declaration; the requested expiration

date in the specific exemption was July

22, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

On July 2, 1999, for the use of

imazamox on dry bean to control

nightshade and velvetleaf. This program

ended on/is expected to end on August

15 , 1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites and small hive beetle; February 1,

1999, to February 1, 2000. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the seed treatment

use of fosetyl-Al on peas to control

downy mildew; March 1, 1999, to April

30, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on blueberries to control

mummy berry disease; March 15, 1999,

to June 10, 1999. Contact: Steve

Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on cranberries to control

cottonball disease; April 19, 1999, to

July 31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on barley to control barley

stripe rust; April 23, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

myclobutanil on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of

tebuconazole on hops to control

powdery mildew; April 27, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed and

kochia; May 1, 1999, to December 31,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on raspberries to control

yellow rust; May 18, 1999, to July 1,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of paraquat

dichloride on green peas grown for seed

and dry peas to control weeds; May 25,

1999, to May 30, 1999. Contact: Libby

Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of triazamate

on true fir Christmas trees to control

root aphids; May 27, 1999, to October

31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of pirimicarb

on vegetable seed crops to control

aphids; June 18, 1999, to September 15,

1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of

trifloxystrobin on hops to control

powdery mildew; June 24, 1999, to

September 22, 1999. Contact: Dave

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of cyhexatin

on hops to control Two-spotted spider

mites; July 1, 1999, to September 20,

1999. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of imazamox

on dry beans to control nightshade and

velvetleaf; July 2, 1999, to August 15,

1999. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5

WG containing the active ingredients

fludioxonil and cyprodinil on

caneberries to control gray mold; July

22, 1999, to September 10, 1999.

Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 8, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

EPA authorized the use of flufenacet

on wheat to control Italian ryegrass or

annual ryegrass; October 4, 1999, to

June 30, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen

on strawberries to control broadleaf

weeds; December 15, 1999, to August

15, 2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

West Virginia

Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mite and small hive beetle; May 20,

1999, to May 18, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture, Trade,

and Consumer Protection

Denial: On May 4, 1999 EPA denied

the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb,

onions to control annual grasses and

broadleaf weeds. This request was

denied because the situation is routine,

not urgent, and nor are growers likely to

suffer from significant economic losses

if the request is denied. The availability

of a new pesticide to control a chronic

pest problem does not constitute a nonroutine condition. Historically, use of

hand labor has compensated for

inadequate weed control by registered

herbicides. Contact: Barbara Madden

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

coumaphos in beehives to control varroa

mites; January 1, 1999, to January 1,

2000. Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propiconazole on cranberries to control

cottonball disease; April 15, 1999, to

July 31, 1999. Contact: Steve Schaible

EPA authorized the use of pyridate on

mint to control redroot pigweed; May 1,

1999, to December 31, 1999. Contact:

Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of glufosinateammonium on sweet corn to control

weeds; May 24, 1999, to July 15, 1999.

Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of

propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes

to control late blight; May 25, 1999, to

May 25, 2000. Contact: Libby Pemberton

EPA authorized the use of chlorine

dioxide on stored potatoes to control

late blight; September 9, 1999, to August

31, 2000. Contact: Andrew Ertman

Wyoming

Department of Agriculture

Denial: On May 24, 1999 EPA denied

the use of fipronil on rangeland, noncrop land, and CRP land to control

grasshoppers. This request was denied

because the situation is routine, not

urgent; it was determined that the use

of registered alternatives in a RAATs

strategy would adequately control

rangeland grasshoppers. EPA also has

concerns regarding potential ecological

risk to non-target organisms from

fipronil and its photodegradates.

Contact: Steve Schaible

Specific: EPA authorized the use of

imazamox on dry beans in Wyoming to

control various nightshade species and

velvetleaf; June 1, 1999, to July 15, 1999.

Contact: Barbara Madden

EPA authorized the use of coumaphos

in beehives to control varroa mite and

small hive beetle; September 17, 1999,

to September 15, 2000. Contact: Barbara

Madden

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Agriculture Department

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use

of sodium carbonate 4.0% solution on

surfaces potentially exposed to certain

animal diseases, including semen

containers, aircraft, and structural

surfaces at animal import centers, plant

inspection stations and ports to control

certain animal diseases; April 15, 1999,

to April 15, 2002. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of sodium

carbonate 4.0% solution plus sodium

silicate 0.1% solution on aircraft

surfaces potentially exposed to certain

animal diseases, in or on semen

containers to control certain animal

diseases; April 15, 1999, to April 15,

2002. Contact: David Deegan

EPA authorized the use of sodium

hypochlorite in a solution not to exceed

12.5% on surfaces potentially exposed

to certain animal diseases, and to plant

parts or plant materials to control

certain animal diseases; April 15, 1999,

to April 15, 2002. Contact: David

Deegan

EPA authorized the use of sodium

hydroxide in a 2.0% solution on

exposed surfaces, animal product

containers, hay and straw to control

certain animal diseases; April 15, 1999,

to April 15, 2002. Contact: David

Deegan

Defense Department

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use

of paraformaldehyde on biological

containment areas, biological safety

cabinets and equipment, and high

efficiency particulate air filters in the

ventilation system to control the release

of infectious microorganisms from

containment areas; July 6, 1999, to July

6, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton

List of Subjects

Environmental protection, Pesticides

and pests.

Dated: January 11, 2000.

James Jones,

Director, Registration Division, Office of

Pesticide Programs.

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Notice of Proposed Administrative

Cost Recovery Settlement Pursuant to

the Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability

Act

AGENCY: Environmental Protection

Agency.

ACTION: Proposal of CERCLA section

122(h)(1) administrative cost recovery

settlement for the Uniroyal Hill Street

Site.

SUMMARY: The United States

Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘U.S.

EPA’’) proposes to address the potential

liability of Uniroyal, Inc., Uniroyal

Holding, Inc., CDU Holding, Inc., and

the CDU Holding, Inc. Liquidating Trust

(the ‘‘Settling Parties’’) by execution of

a Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation and Liability

Act (‘‘CERCLA’’) section 122(h)(1)

Administrative Order on Consent

prepared pursuant to 42 U.S.C.

9622(h)(1) (the ‘‘Agreement’’). The

Agreement provides the Settling Parties

certain covenants not to sue under

CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., as

amended, and section 7003 of the

Resource Conservation and Recovery

Act (‘‘RCRA’’), 42 U.S.C. 6973, as

amended, with respect to the Uniroyal

Hill Street Site (the ‘‘Site’’), located in

Mishawaka, Indiana. The key terms and

conditions of the Agreement may be

briefly summarized as follows: (1) The

Settling Parties agree to pay $50,000 to

the Hazardous Substances Superfund in

satisfaction of U.S. EPA’s allowed claim;

(2) the Settling Parites agree to pay

$50,000 to the City of Mishawaka, in

satisfaction of their claim; (3) the

Settling Parties agree not to assert any

claims or causes of action against the

United States, or its contractors or

employees, with respect to the Site or

the Agreement; (4) subject to the

reservations specified in the Agreement,

U.S. EPA affords the Settling Parties a

covenant not to sue for recovery of

response costs pursuant to section 107

of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), liability

for injunctive relief or administrative

order enforcement pursuant to section

106 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, liability

for injunctive relief pursuant to section

7003 of the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6973, and

provides contribution protection as

provided by CERCLA sections 113(f)(2)

and 122(h)(4), 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) and

9622 (h)(4), conditioned upon

satisfaction of obligations under the

Agreement. The Site is not on the NPL.

The Agreement was signed by the

Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA,

Region 5, on December 23, 1999.

DATES: Written comments on the

proposed Agreement must be received

by U.S. EPA on or before February 23,

2000. In accordance with section

7003(d) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. 6973(d),

commenters may request an opportunity

for a public hearing in the affected area.

ADDRESSES: The proposed Agreement

and the U.S. EPA’s response to any

comments received will be available for

public inspection at U.S. EPA Records

Center Room 714, 77 West Jackson

Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. A

copy of the proposed Agreement may be

obtained from U.S. EPA Office of

Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson

Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

Comments should reference the

Uniroyal Hill Street Site, Mishawaka,

Indiana, and U.S. EPA Docket No. V–

W–99–C–575 and should be addressed

to Ms. Hedi Bogda-Cleveland, U.S. EPA

Office of Regional Counsel, 77 West

Jackson Boulevard (C–14J), Chicago,

Illinois 60604–3590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.

Hedi Bogda-Cleveland, U.S. EPA Office

of Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson

Boulevard (C–14J), Chicago, Illinois

60604, at (312) 886–5825.

Dated: December 23, 1999.

Francis X. Lyons,

Regional Administrator, Region 5.

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Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and

Status Information

AGENCY: Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: Section 5 of the Toxic

Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires

any person who intends to manufacture

(defined by statute to include import) a

new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on

the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and

comply with the statutory provisions

pertaining to the manufacture of new

chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and

5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to

publish a notice of receipt of a

premanufacture notice (PMN) or an

application for a test marketing

exemption (TME), and to publish

periodic status reports on the chemicals

under review and the receipt of notices

of commencement to manufacture those

chemicals. This status report, which

covers the period from December 6,

1999 to December 31, 1999, consists of

the PMNs, pending or expired, and the

notices of commencement to

manufacture a new chemical that the

Agency has received under TSCA

section 5 during this time period.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be

submitted by mail, electronically, or in