[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 15 (Monday, January 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3699-3709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1546]


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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.

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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:

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                                                          Examples of
           Categories                 NAICS codes         potentially
                                                       affected entities
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State and Territorial government  9241                State agencies
 agencies charged with pesticide                       that petition EPA
 authority                                             for section 18
                                                       pesticide use
                                                       authorization
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    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. Bispyribac-sodium 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 lambda-cyhalothrin 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 imazapic-ammonium 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 
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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 imazapic-ammonium 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 non-routine 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 glufosinate-ammonium 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, non-crop 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

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

    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.
[FR Doc. 00-1546 Filed 1-21-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-F