[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 19889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11074]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 170

[OPP-250101B; FRL-5366-2]


Exceptions to Worker Protection Standard Early Entry 
Restrictions; Limited Contact Activities; Correction

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Correction.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a document in the Federal Register that proposed a 
rule change allowing early entry into pesticide-treated areas. In that 
proposal, EPA indicated that methyl parathion requires both oral and 
written notification (``double notification'') of agricultural workers 
when it is applied. Methyl parathion was mentioned incorrectly, as the 
Agency had previously determined that its acute dermal toxicity is 
Toxicity Category II, which does not require double notification. 
Moreover, a study of methyl parathion's potential for acute dermal 
irritation demonstrated that it is Toxicity Category IV and that it is 
not a skin sensitizer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua First, Office of Pesticide 
Programs (7506C), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460. Office location, telephone number, and e-mail 
address: 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall #2, Rm. 1121, 
Arlington, VA, 703-305-7437, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of January 11, 1995 
(60 FR 2842) (FRL-4930-4), EPA issued a proposed rule to change 
allowing early entry into pesticide-treated areas under certain 
conditions (the proposal was subsequently finalized on May 3, 1995 (60 
FR 21955) (FRL-4950-4). In the January 11th proposal, EPA described 
some pesticides whose labeling requires ``double notification'' when 
those pesticides are applied. The ``double notification'' requirement 
is set by the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR part 170). EPA is 
hereby stating that its previous indication that methyl parathion 
requires ``double notification'' was incorrect. Methyl parathion does 
not require ``double notification.''

Lists of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Labeling, Occupational safety and health, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: April 26, 1996.
Daniel M. Barolo,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 96-11074 Filed 5-2-96; 8:45 am]
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