[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 20, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79842-79853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-32154]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-181078; FRL-6757-7]


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. The exemptions or denials were 
granted during the period December 1999 to November 2000 to control 
unforseen pest outbreaks.

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 Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., 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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Federal Government                          9241  Federal agencies that
                                                   petition EPA for
                                                   section 18 pesticide
                                                   use authorization
State and Territorial government                  State agencies that
 agencies charged with pesticide                   petition EPA for
 authority                                         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 
determining whether or not this action applies to certain entities. 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-181078. 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

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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
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass to 
control annual grassy weeds; 2/24/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
     EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/17/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
     EPA authorized the use of diuron in/on catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; 05/22/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
     EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworms and tobacco budworms; 7/13/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
     EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pastures to control fall 
armyworms; 7/17/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: Barbara Madden
    Arizona
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 1/21/00, for the use of imidacloprid on turnip greens to 
control aphids. This program is expected to end on 1/20/01. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on turnip greens 
to control aphids; 1/21/00 to 1/20/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cotton to control 
whiteflies; 6/14/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cucurbits to control 
whiteflies; 7/15/00 to 7/14/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
9/8/00 to 5/15/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 9/22/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Arkansas
    State Plant Board
    Crisis. On 3/1/00, for the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass 
pastures to control annual grassy weeds. This program ended on 9/15/00. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    On 5/26/00, for the use of sodium chlorate on wheat to control 
weeds. This program ended on 6/15/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    Denial. On 3/30/00 EPA denied the use of fenoxyprop-p-ethyl on rice 
to control Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds. This request was 
denied based upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a 
``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects 
which may result if this use were to occur, an inability to assess 
ecological effects of the proposed use, and finally that the Agency did 
not conclude that this emergency situation required use of multiple 
products to attain adequate control of the pest situation. EPA did 
allow emergency use of an alternative chemical under provisions of 
section 18. Contact: (David Deegan).
    On 3/30/00 EPA denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on rice to 
control Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds. This request was denied 
based upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a 
``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects 
which may result if this use were to occur, an inability to assess 
ecological effects of the proposed use, and finally that the Agency did 
not conclude that this emergency situation required use of multiple 
products to attain adequate control of the pest situation. EPA did 
allow emergency use of an alternative chemical under provisions of 
section 18. Contact: (David Deegan).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of clomazone on rice to control 
Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds; 3/07/00 to 6/01/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass to control 
annual grassy weeds; 3/9/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snapbeans to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron in/on catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; 05/22/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 6/4/00 to Febraury 1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide in/on cotton to control 
beet armyworm; 6/5/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb in/on cotton to control beet 
armyworm and tobacco budworm; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm and tobacco budworm; 7/13/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on pastureland and rangeland to 
control armyworms; 11/8/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    California
    Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Crisis. On 6/29/00, for the use of methoprene on figs, grapes, 
pistachios, and prunes to control red imported fire ants. This program 
is expected to end on 12/26/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    On 9/21/00, for the postharvest use of fenhexamid on pears to 
control gray mold. This program ended on 10/1/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    Quarantine. EPA authorized the use of spinosad in state-wide 
suppression and eradication programs to control the olive fruit fly; 
12/22/99 to 12/22/02. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on alfalfa, not 
exceeding new growth of 2 inches to control California and montane 
voles; 1/19/00 to 1/19/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on citrus to control the 
glassy-winged sharpshooter; 2/23/00 to 4/30/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches, nectarines, 
apricots and plums to control brown rot, gray mold rot, and Rhizopus 
rot; 5/1/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on wine grapes to control 
Omnivorous leafroller and Grape leaffolder; 5/1/00 to 9/1/00. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on dates to control Banks 
grass mites; 5/15/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on cotton to control spider 
mites; 5/15/00 to 8/01/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on tomatoes to 
control late blight; 6/5/00 to 6/5/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cotton to control 
whiteflies; 6/14/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworm; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cucurbits to control 
whiteflies; 6/15/

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00 to 11/01/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of avermectin on basil to control leafminer; 
6/30/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 7/20/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers (bell and non-
bell) to control powdery mildew; 8/16/00 to 8/17/01. Contact: (David 
Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on artichokes to control 
powdery mildew; 8/17/00 to 8/17/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on strawberry to control two-
spotted spider mites; 8/17/00 to 5/30/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on artichokes to 
control weeds and grasses; 9/1/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on strawberries to control 
whiteflies; 9/08/00 to 9/08/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on garden beets and turnip 
greens to control aphids; 10/19/00 to 9/11/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of avermectin on celeriac to control two-
spotted spider mite; 10/18/00 to 10/18/01. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on table beets to control 
armyworms; 10/27/00 to 8/28/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on sugarbeets to control 
armyworms; 10/31/00 to 8/7/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Colorado
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed 
to control flea beetles; 2/16/00 to 12/10/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
3/28/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid; 4/18/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry bean to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 6/1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/7/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; 7/1/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 9/1/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Connecticut
    Department of Environmental Protection
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 3/15/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 7/27/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Delaware
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to 
control broad leaf weeds; 3/01/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelon to control morning 
glory and other annual broadleaf weeds; 4/3/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of clomazone on watermelon to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/6/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; 6/14/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on peaches and nectarine to 
control weeds that serve as alternate hosts for plum pox virus or are 
refugia for the green peach aphid, the vector of this virus; 7/26/00 to 
12/1/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
9/25/00 to 5/1/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Florida
    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Denial. On 9/30/00 EPA denied the use of fenbuconazole on citrus 
(except grapefruit) to control greasy spot disease. This request was 
denied because the information submitted by the Applicant did not 
support the claims of an urgent and non-routine (emergency) condition. 
Nor did the available information show that significant economic losses 
would occur. In contrast to grapefruit, the other citrus crops are not 
as susceptible to greasy spot disease, their prices are stable, and 
only 4-10% of the total production is marketed as fresh produce. 
Additionally, the information given does not demonstrate that losses of 
the magnitude estimated for grapefruit are likely to occur in the other 
citrus crops. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on lychee and longan to 
control Lychee webworms; 3/2/00 to 3/1/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on citrus to control Diaprepes 
root weevil; 3/02/00 to 3/01/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on strawberry to control two-
spotted mites; 3/24/00 to 3/24/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control 
greasy spot disease; 5/5/00 to 5/4/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on tomatoes to control the 
Silverleaf Whitefly; 6/2/00 to 6/1/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on citrus to control brown 
citrus aphid and citrus leafminer; 6/30/00 to 6/30/01. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystobin on strawberries to control 
anthranose; 9/29/00 to 5/31/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    Georgia
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 1/7/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Hawaii
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 5/05/00, for the use of myclobutanil on watermelon to 
control powdery mildew. The emergency exemption provision of this 
program will end when newly-labeled product is available, reflecting 
the fact that this chemical now has permanent tolerances for residues 
on this commodity. Contact: (David Deegan)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of hydramethylnon on pineapples to 
control ants; 2/14/2000 to 2/14/2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    Idaho
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 12/10/99, for the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed 
to control corn flea beetles. This program is expected to end on 12/10/
00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

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    On 5/19/00, for the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes. This program ended on 6/2/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    On 6/9/00, for the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes. This program ended on 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    Denial. On 7/28/00 EPA denied the use of cyhexatin on hops to 
control the two-spotted spider mite. This request was denied because 
the Agency had inadequate data to conclude that the use would not pose 
an unreasonable adverse effect to persons occupationally exposed to the 
chemical. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed 
to control corn flea beetles; 12/10/99 to 12/10/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; 2/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 2/2/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the seed treatment use of fosetyl-Al on peas to 
control downy mildew; 2/10/00 to 4/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; 3/6/2000 to 9/15/2000. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentil seeds to control 
Ascochyta Blight; 3/17/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on barley to control barley 
stripe rust; 3/30/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on barley, wheat, 
sugarbeets, and potatoes to control meadow voles and field mice; 4/11/
00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; 4/11/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of trifloxystrobin on hops to control 
powdery mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 4/15/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on mint to control powdery 
mildew; 4/26/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid; 5/1/00 to 7/30/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control mustard; 5/
1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species; 5/1/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; 5/5/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dried 
peas grown for seed to control weeds; 5/30/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 6/9/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 7/13/00 to 7/13/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of difenoconazole on sweet corn seed to 
control fungal pathogens; 8/31/00 to 9/01/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control annual 
ryegrass; 10/5/00 to 6/30/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed to 
control the corn flea beetle; 12/11/00 to 12/10/01. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    Illinois
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 4/4/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; 6/16/00 to 9/18/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    Indiana
    Office of Indiana State Chemist
    Crisis. On 5/16/00, for the use of fomesafen on snap beans to 
control various weed species. This program ended on 8/30/00. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 3/17/00 to 9/1/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 4/4/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
eastern black nightshade; 4/13/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 4/15/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; 6/16/00 to 8/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). 
Indiana had declared a crisis for this use on 5/16/00.
    Iowa
    Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    Kansas
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 9/8/00, for the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 10/10/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 2/7/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to control 
sorghum ergot; 5/10/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
weeds; 5/22/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; 6/16/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; 6/16/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on seed sorghum to control 
spider mites; 7/06/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control armyworms; 
9/8/00 to 10/10/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Kentucky
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 11/03/00 to 2/1/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Louisiana
    Department of Agriculture and Forestry
    Denial. On 3/30/00 EPA denied the use of fenoxyprop-p-ethyl on rice 
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control Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds. This request was denied 
based upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a 
``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects 
which may result if this use were to occur, an inability to assess 
ecological effects of the proposed use, and finally that the Agency did 
not conclude that this emergency situation required use of multiple 
products to attain adequate control of the pest situation. EPA did 
allow emergency use of an alternative chemical under provisions of 
section 18. Contact: (David Deegan).
    On 3/30/00 EPA denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on rice to 
control Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds. This request was denied 
based upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a 
``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects 
which may result if this use were to occur, an inability to assess 
ecological effects of the proposed use, and finally that the Agency did 
not conclude that this emergency situation required use of multiple 
products to attain adequate control of the pest situation. EPA did 
allow emergency use of an alternative chemical under provisions of 
section 18. Contact: (David Deegan).
    On 4/20/00 EPA denied the use of tebufenozide on rice to control 
fall armyworms. This request was denied because the situation is 
routine, not urgent, and growers are not likely to suffer from 
significant economic losses. The State provided no data that 
demonstrate that currently registered alternatives do not effectively 
control fall armyworms on rice. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    On 5/12/00 EPA denied the use of anthraquinone on rice to control 
red-winged blackbirds. This request was denied because the current data 
base is insufficient to support any food uses of this chemical and the 
situation does not meet Agency criteria for an emergency exemption 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    On 9/20/00 EPA denied the use of chlorfenapyr on cotton to control 
beet armyworm. This request was denied based upon the Agency's 
inability, at this time, to make the required finding that the use 
would not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. 
Additionally, since EPA cannot register this use and the Registrant has 
withdrawn its application for registration of chlorfenapyr on cotton, 
adequate progress toward registration is not being made. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    On 10/27/00 EPA denied the use of clomazone on sugarcane to control 
bermudagrass. This request was denied because an urgent and non-routine 
situation was not demonstrated. Contact: (David Deegan).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of 3-chloro-p-touidine 
hydrochloride on fallow fields to control various birds; 2/15/00 to 4/
15/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of clomazone on rice to control 
Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds; 3/07/00 to 6/01/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/21/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on bermudagrass to 
control vaseygrass; 4/10/00 to 5/30/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
beet armyworms and fall armyworms; 4/17/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworms and resistant tobacco budworms; 5/4/00 to 9/30/00. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on cotton to control beet 
armyworms; 6/5/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworms and tobacco budworms; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on sugarcane to 
control the sugarcane borer; 7/5/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    Maine
    Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to 
control broad leaf weeds; 03/01/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 4/15/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 9/1/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Maryland
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelon to control morning 
glory and other annual broadleaf weeds; 4/3/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snapbeans to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of clomazone on watermelon to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/6/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
eastern black nightshade and yellow nutsedge; 4/13/00 to 7/31/00. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on tomatoes to 
control late blight; 6/5/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
9/8/00 to 4/30/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Massachusetts
    Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of pronamide on cranberries to 
control dodder; 1/19/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control 
various weeds; 1/4/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 3/30/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 4/17/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; 11/9/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Michigan
    Michigan Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 5/5/00, for the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control 
leaf and stem blight. This program ended on 6/30/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    On 5/25/00, for the use of azoxystrobin on ginseng to control leaf 
and stem blight. This program ended on 6/30/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 3/17/00 to 9/1/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/17/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash (summer, winter, 
and pumpkins), cantaloupes, watermelons, and cucumbers to control crown 
rot; 3/30/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
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4/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; 4/11/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
eastern black nightshade; 4/13/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control 
selected broadleaf weeds; 4/28/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control weeds; 
5/4/00 to 8/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorothalonil on asparagus to control 
purple spot; 5/15/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control Fusarium 
head blight; 5/15/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/7/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control leaf and 
stem blight; 6/30/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on ginseng to control leaf 
and stem blight; 6/30/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on grapes to control grape 
berry moth; 7/1/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 7/13/00 to 7/13/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; 11/9/00 to 1/1/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Minnesota
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 1/5/00, for the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed 
to control corn flea beetles. This program is expected to end on 12/10/
00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed 
to control corn flea beetles; 1/5/00 to 12/10/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control thistles; 
2/3/2000 to 7/31/2000. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; 4/7/00 to 4/7/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of ethametsulfuron on seed canola to control 
wild mustard; 4/7/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control mustard; 5/
1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 5/1/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/15/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; 6/15/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control Fusarium head blight; 6/15/00 to 8/25/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control various 
weed species; 6/16/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Mississippi
    Department of Agriculture and Commerce
    Crisis. On 7/27/00, for the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes 
to control armyworms. This program ended on 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    Denial. On 3/30/00 EPA denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on rice 
to control Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds. This request was 
denied based upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a 
``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects 
which may result if this use were to occur, an inability to assess 
ecological effects of the proposed use, and finally, that the Agency 
did not conclude that this emergency situation required use of multiple 
products to attain adequate control of the pest situation. EPA did 
allow emergency use of an alternative chemical under provisions of 
section 18. Contact: (David Deegan)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of clomazone on rice to control 
Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds; 1/25/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 2/10/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass to control 
annual grassy weeds; 2/24/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 2/24/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworms and resistant tobacco budworms; 5/4/00 to 9/30/00. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron in/on catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; 05/12/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on cotton to control beet 
armyworms and resistant tobacco budworms; 6/5/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: 
(Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworms and resistant tobacco budworms; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: 
(Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture land to control 
armyworms; 7/11/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of thiamethoxam on cotton to control cotton 
aphids and whiteflies; 7/11/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
armyworms; 7/27/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of niclosamide in commercially operated, 
man-made levee containment ponds for catfish production to control 
ram's horn snail, an intermediate host to the yellow grub trematode 
(Bolbophorus confusus); 11/8/00 to 11/8/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Missouri
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of clomazone on rice to control 
Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds; 3/07/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snapbeans to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 9/22/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Montana
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 5/11/00, for the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to 
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the Russian wheat aphid. This program ended on 7/30/00. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    Denial. On 8/11/00 EPA denied the use of tebuconazole on barley to 
control barley stripe rust. This request was denied because an 
emergency condition which would result in significant economic losses 
was not shown to exist. Additionally, the state did not this year 
experience the wet and cool weather conditions which would be conducive 
to disease outbreak should inoculum enter the state. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of ethametsulfuron-methyl on 
canola produced for seed to control wild mustard; 1/28/00 to 7/1/00. 
Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control thistles; 
2/3/2000 to 7/31/2000. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 2/7/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
cutworms; 3/7/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentil seed to control 
Ascochyta Blight; 3/17/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 4/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; 4/7/00 to 4/7/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on mint to control 
peppermint rust; 4/26/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 5/1/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid; 5/11/00 to 7/30/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/7/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture/rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; 8/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Nebraska
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 7/19/00, for the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to 
control cercospora leafspot. This program ended on 9/30/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 4/4/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
weeds; 5/24/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry bean to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 6/1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; 6/16/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to control 
sorghum ergot; 7/1/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 7/20/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture/rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; 8/31/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    Nevada
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored 
potatoes to control late blight; 9/17/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    New Hampshire
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 4/1/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    New Jersey
    Department of Environmental Protection
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to Febraury 1/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 3/17/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of propyzamide on cranberries to control 
dodder; 3/17/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
3/28/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control weeds; 
3/28/00 to 12/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control wild 
bean; 4/28/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
blueberry aphids; 5/10/00 to 8/10/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches and nectarines to 
control brown rot, gray mold, and Rhizopus rot; 5/31/00 to 9/30/00. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
the oriental beetle; 6/1/00 to 8/10/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on peaches and nectarine to 
control weeds that serve as alternate hosts for plum pox virus or are 
refugia for the green peach aphid, the vector of this virus; 7/26/00 to 
12/1/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    New Mexico
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 8/24/00, for the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    On 7/27/00, for the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Denial. On 8/23/00, EPA denied the use of oxyfluorfen on chili 
peppers to control Wright groundcherry. This request was denied based 
upon the Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable 
certainty of no harm'' finding regarding health effects which may 
result if this use were to occur. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to 
control the beet armyworm; 5/25/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to control 
sorghum ergot; 6/1/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers (bell and non-
bell) to control powdery mildew; 6/14/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (David 
Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
triazine resistant pigweed; 6/16/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control armyworms; 
7/27/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control armyworms; 
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00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    New York
    Department of Environmental Conservation
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap and dry beans 
to control broad leaf weeds; 3/01/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/21/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches, nectarines, 
plums and apricots to control aphids; 4/17/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of desmedipham on red beets to control 
broadleaf weeds; 5/15/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onion to control 
weeds; 6/9/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 7/13/00 to 7/13/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    North Carolina
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 11/23/99, for the use of metaldehyde on cargo holds in 
military vessels to control snails. The state exercised its crisis 
authority on behalf of the Department of Defense, which discovered 
snails that had entered its vessels and had infested machinery in the 
cargo holds. The crisis situation was declared in order to avoid 
contamination of foreign ports with what would be non-indiginous 
organisms. While the state first declared crisis on 11/23/99, the use 
of metaldehyde did not commence until 12/20/99, due to the need of the 
armed forces to jointly approve the action and to contract with 
personnel to accomplish the pesticide application(s). Therefore, on 12/
17/99, North Carolina amended its crisis declaration to allow the 
pesticide use to occur between the dates of 12/20/99 and 1/3/00. This 
program ended on 1/3/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    Denial. On 5/1/00 EPA denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts to 
control Sclerotinia blight. This request was denied based upon the 
Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of 
no harm'' finding regarding health effects which may result if this use 
were to occur. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 2/10/00 to 2/1/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 3/17/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    North Dakota
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 7/24/00, for the use of paraquat dichloride on peas 
grown for seed to control weeds. This program ended on 8/4/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    On 8/1/00, for the use of glyphosate on flax to control Canadian 
and perennial sowthistle. This program ended on 10/1/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control 
thistles; 2/3/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on flax to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; 3/7/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentil seed to control 
Ascochyta blight; 3/17/00, to 6/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of ethametsulfuron on seed canola to control 
wild mustard; 3/30/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; 4/7/00 to 4/7/01. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control mustard; 5/
1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 5/1/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/15/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; 6/15/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control Fusarium head blight; 6/15/00 to 8/25/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control various 
weed species; 6/16/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; 7/5/00 to 9/5/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture/rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; 8/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of glyphosate on flax to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; 9/7/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 9/25/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Ohio
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 2/7/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberries to control 
weeds; 6/20/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Oklahoma
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 5/30/00, for the use of diflubenzuron on rangeland to 
control grasshoppers. This program became effective 6/1/00 and ended on 
6/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    On 9/19/00, for the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 10/3/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Denial. On 5/1/00 EPA denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts to 
control Sclerotinia blight. This request was denied based upon the 
Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of 
no harm'' finding regarding health effects which may result if this use 
were to occur. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snapbeans to 
control broadleaf weeds; 4/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworms; 5/4/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
weeds; 5/24/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
6/02/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworms; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to control 
sorghum ergot; 6/15/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of dicloran on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight; 7/15/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

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    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on peanuts to control beet 
armyworm; 7/15/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on peanuts to control spider 
mites; 7/21/00 to 10/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
9/8/00 to 3/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight; 9/11/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Oregon
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 8/9/00, for the use of bifenthrin on potatoes to control 
spider mites. This program ended on 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    Denial. On 1/12/00 EPA denied the use of oxyfluorfen on rhubarb to 
control broadleaf weeds. This request was denied because no supporting 
data were submitted to support the claim that an emergency exists 
however, based on the information the state submitted, the Agency 
concluded the situation may be serious but is most likely a chronic 
pest problem. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    On 7/28/00, EPA denied the use of procarbazone on wheat to control 
goatgrass. This request was denied because EPA does not have adequate 
data previously reviewed for this chemical for which to reach a 
conclusion that there is a ``reasonable certainty of no harm'' to human 
health resulting from exposure to chemical residues, nor can EPA reach 
any conclusions about ecological effects resulting from this use, 
should it occur. Contact: (David Deegan).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberries to 
control broadleaf weeds; 12/15/99 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; 2/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 2/2/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 2/9/00 to 5/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby hops and idle hops to 
control garden symphylans; 2/10/00 to 5/31/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; 3/6/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on barley to control barley 
stripe rust; 3/30/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; 4/11/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of trifloxystrobin on hops to control 
powdery mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 4/15/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 4/15/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 4/15/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on raspberries to control 
yellow rust; 5/1/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5 WG (containing the active 
ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil) on caneberries to control gray 
mold; 5/9/00 to 9/10/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on true fir Christmas trees to 
control root aphids; 5/24/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control stripe 
rust and leaf rust; 5/22/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dried 
peas grown for seed to control weeds; 5/30/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches to control brown 
rot, gray mold, and Rhizopus rot; 5/31/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on raspberries to control 
weevils; 6/13/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 6/14/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby mint to control garden 
symphylans; 7/26/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on potatoes to control spider 
mites; 9/07/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). Oregon had 
declared a crisis for this use on 8/09/00.
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control annual 
ryegrass; 10/5/00 to 6/30/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Pennsylvania
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control weeds; 
5/4/00 to 8/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
6/1/00 to 8/30/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; 10/15/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Rhode Island
    Department of Environmental Management
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; 4/20/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    South Carolina
    Clemson University
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5 WG (containing the active 
ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil) on strawberries to control 
flower blight and fruit rot; 5/12/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches and nectarines to 
control brown rot; 5/15/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworm and tobacco budworm; 7/27/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron in/on catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; 8/04/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    South Dakota
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control

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kochia and redroot pigweed; 4/1/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control Fusarium head blight; 5/15/00 to 8/25/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    Tennessee
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 9/18/00, for the use of imidacloprid on legumes to 
control whiteflies. This program ended on 10/3/00. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
7/21/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture land to control 
armyworm; 7/25/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Texas
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 2/9/00, for the use of myclobutanil on mayhaws to 
control cedar quince rust. This program ended on 6/01/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    On 4/16/00, for the use of myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to 
control powdery mildew. This program ended on 5/16/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    On 6/23/00, for the use of tebufenozide on pasture land to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 10/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On 8/18/00, for the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    On 7/27/00, for the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
armyworms. This program ended on 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Denial. On 1/31/00 EPA denied the use of maleic hydrazide on rice 
to control red rice. This request was denied because both the pest 
problem and the partial efficacy of currently registered alternatives 
are chronic, existing situations and an emergency condition was not 
found to exist. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    On 5/1/00 EPA denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight. This request was denied based upon the Agency's 
inability, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of no harm'' 
finding regarding health effects which may result if this use were to 
occur. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On 9/20/00 EPA denied the use of chlorfenapyr on cotton to control 
beet armyworm. This request was denied based upon the Agency's 
inability, at this time, to make the required finding that the use 
would not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. 
Additionally, since EPA cannot register this use and the Registrant has 
withdrawn its application for registration of chlorfenapyr on cotton, 
adequate progress toward registration is not being made. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    Quarantine. EPA authorized the use of spinosad on all host 
commodities to control exotic fruit fly species, particularly the 
Mexican fruit fly; 4/25/00 to 4/25/03. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to 
control sorghum ergot; 1/7/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of clomazone on rice to control 
Barnyardgrass and other annual weeds; 1/25/00 to 6/01/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
triazine-resistant pigweed; 2/3/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 3/2/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphids; 
4/21/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworms; 5/4/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on cucurbit vegetables to 
control powdery mildew; 5/16/00 to 5/1/01. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on cotton to control beet 
armyworms; 6/5/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 6/29/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cotton to control beet 
armyworms; 6/15/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
6/29/00 to 6/28/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dicloran on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight; 7/1/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture land to control 
armyworm; 7/25/00 to 12/15/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control armyworms; 
7/27/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control armyworms; 
8/18/00 to 11/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on seed sorghum to control 
spider mites; 8/23/00 to 8/23/01. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight; 9/11/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 9/28/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Utah
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to 
control kochia and redroot pigweed; 2/8/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve 
Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; 7/27/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 9/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    Vermont
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 3/8/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    Virginia
    Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Denial. On 5/1/00 EPA denied the use of fluazinam on peanuts to 
control Sclerotinia blight. This request was denied based upon the 
Agency's inability, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of 
no harm'' finding regarding health effects which may result if this use 
were to occur. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    On 3/24/00 EPA denied the use of acibenzolar on tomatoes to control 
bacterial diseases. This request was denied because the data that was 
submitted did not support the claim that an emergency exists. Rather, 
the available information indicated that the registered alternatives 
should provide adequate control of these diseases. Additionally, the 
claims that significant economic losses would occur were not supported 
by the submitted information. Since this request proposed the use of a 
new chemical, a notice of receipt published in the Federal Register on 
3/03/00 with the public comment period closing on 3/18/00. No comments 
were received. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to 
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eastern black nightshade and yellow nutsedge; 1/24/00 to 8/1/00. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; 3/01/00 to 9/20/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelon to control morning 
glory and other annual broadleaf weeds; 4/3/00 to 6/15/00. Contact: 
(David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of clomazone on watermelon to control 
broadleaf weeds; 4/6/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches and nectarines to 
control aphids; 6/1/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 7/27/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
9/8/00 to 12/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control annual 
ryegrass; 10/18/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Washington
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 6/2/00, for the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to 
control weeds. This program ended on 7/10/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On 8/9/00, for the use of bifenthrin on potatoes to control spider 
mites. This program ended on 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    Denial. On 7/28/00 EPA denied the use of cyhexatin on hops to 
control the two-spotted spider mite. This request was denied because 
the Agency had inadequate data to conclude that the use would not pose 
an unreasonable adverse effect to persons occupationally exposed to the 
chemical. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; 2/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the seed treatment use of fosetyl-Al on peas to 
control downy mildew; 2/10/00 to 4/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; 3/15/00 to 6/10/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentil seed to control 
Ascochyta blight; 3/17/00 to 6/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 3/24/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 3/24/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on barley to control barley 
stripe rust; 3/30/00 to 8/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on raspberries to control 
weevils; 3/30/00 to 8/10/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; 4/11/00 to 8/1/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hops to control powdery 
mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of trifloxystrobin on hops to control 
powdery mildew; 4/13/00 to 9/22/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on mint to control powdery 
mildew; 4/26/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 5/l/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on raspberries to control 
yellow rust; 5/1/00 to 7/1/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of pirimicarb on vegetable seed crops to 
control aphids; 5/4/00 to 9/15/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; 5/5/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of Switch 62.5 WG (containing the active 
ingredients fludioxonil and cyprodinil) on caneberries to control gray 
mold; 5/9/00 to 9/10/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberries to control 
cotton ball disease; 5/15/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on true fir Christmas trees to 
control root aphids; 5/24/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dried 
peas grown for seed to control weeds; 5/30/00 to 11/30/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
weeds; 6/9/00 to 7/10/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 6/14/00 to 10/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on potatoes to control spider 
mites; 9/07/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Andrea Conrath). Washington had 
declared a crisis exemption for this use on 8/09/00.
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on timothy, clover and 
alfalfa to control meadow vole; 9/19/00 to 5/1/01. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control annual 
ryegrass; 10/5/00 to 6/30/01. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    West Virginia
    Department of Agriculture
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to 
control varroa mites and small hive beetles; 4/17/00 to 2/1/01. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    Wisconsin
    Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
    Crisis. On 6/22/00, for the use of glyphosate on horseradish to 
control giant ragweed. This program ended on 7/22/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    On 5/1/00, for the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control leaf and 
stem blight. This program ended on 6/30/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    On 5/26/00, for the use of azoxystrobin on ginseng to control leaf 
and stem blight. This program ended on 6/30/00. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control various weeds; 1/4/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 1/20/00 to 1/18/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
2/17/00 to 8/31/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberries to control 
cottonball disease; 4/15/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of pyridate on mint to control redroot 
pigweed and kochia; 4/15/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry bean to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 5/1/

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00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on cucumbers and pumpkins to 
control Phytophthora fruit blight/rot; 5/10/00 to 10/1/00. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; 6/1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on sweet corn to 
control broadleaf weeds; 6/2/00 to 6/30/00. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control leaf and 
stem blight; 6/30/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on ginseng to control leaf 
and stem blight; 6/30/00 to 10/15/00. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on potatoes to 
control late blight; 7/13/00 to 7/13/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; 8/31/00 to 8/31/01. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Wyoming
    Department of Agriculture
    Crisis. On 5/10/00, for the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to 
control the Russian wheat aphid. This program ended on 7/31/00. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to 
control the Russian wheat aphid; 5/10/00 to 7/31/00. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; 6/1/00 to 7/15/00. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; 6/7/00 to 9/30/00. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture/rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge and Dalmation toadflax; 8/1/00 to 12/31/00. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; 11/03/00 to 2/1/01. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

    Agriculture Department
    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Crisis. On 8/29/00, for the use of methyl bromide on various 
imported commodities to control exotic plant pests. This program is 
expected to end on 2/28/01. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    Quarantine. EPA authorized the use of sodium hypochlorite on grain 
elevators, silos, equipment, and surfaces to control Karnal bunt; 3/24/
00 to 3/24/03. Contact: (David Deegan)
    EPA authorized the use of carbaryl on flightless birds to control 
exotic ectoparasites; 4/18/00 to 4/18/03. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of quaternary ammonium compounds on field 
equipment to control witchweed and broomrape; 8/21/00 to 8/21/03. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: December 8, 2000.

James Jones,

Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 00-32154 Filed 12-19-00; 8:45 am]
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