[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57086-57098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28526]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-181082; FRL-6810-4]


Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and 
Federal Agency Crisis Declarations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of 
pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions or denials were 
granted during the period December 2000 to October 2001 to control 
unforseen pest outbreaks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: See each emergency exemption or denial 
for the name of a contact person. The

[[Page 57087]]

following information applies to all contact persons: Emergency 
Response Team, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 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 FIFRA section 18 to use pesticide products 
which are otherwise unavailable for a given use. Potentially affected 
categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Examples of
           Categories                NAICS codes         potentially
                                                      affected entities
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Government               9241                Federal agencies
                                                      that petition EPA
                                                      for FIFRA section
                                                      18 pesticide use
                                                      authorization
State and Territorial            9241                State agencies that
 government agencies charged                          petition EPA for
 with pesticide authority                             FIFRA section 18
                                                      pesticide use
                                                      authorization
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this 
action. Other types of entities not listed in the table in this unit 
could also be regulated. The North American Industrial Classification 
System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in 
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 in 40 CFR part 
166. 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,'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' 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-181082. 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

Specific: EPA authorized the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass to 
control annual grassy weeds; March 6, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; April 18, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on watercress to control 
cercospora leaf spot disease; April 26, 2001 to April 26, 2002. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches to control brown 
rot; August 24, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Arizona
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa

[[Page 57088]]

mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cotton to control 
silverleaf whiteflies; June 20, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
August 24, 2001 to May 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Arkansas
State Plant Board

Crisis: On May 11, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pastures and 
hay fields to control armyworms. This program is expected to end on 
November 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On August 16, 2001, for the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to 
control saltmarsh caterpillars. This program ended on September 30, 
2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of paraformaldehyde in poultry 
health facilities to control disease causing organisms; June 15, 2001 
to June 15, 2004. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of imazapic plus 2,4-D on bermudagrass 
pastures and hayfields to control grassy weeds; March 2, 2001 to May 
30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; March 21, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; April 4, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 10, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Shaja 
Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl and its safener AE 
F122006 on rice to control barnyard grass; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron and its metabolites convertible to 
3,4-dichloroaniline on catfish ponds to control blue-green algae; June 
1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton 
aphids; June 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture and rangeland to 
control armyworms; June 26, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm and tobacco budworm; June 26, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to control 
saltmarsh caterpillars; September 27, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)

California
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation

Crisis: On January 22, 2001, for the use of carboxin on onion seed to 
control onion smut. This program ended on January 23, 2001. Contact: 
(Dan Rosenblatt)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of avermectin on avocado to control 
thrips; November 9, 2000 to November 9, 2001. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of avermectin on spinach to control 
leafminers; December 27, 2000 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of carboxin on onion seed to control onion 
smut; January 17, 2001 to May 31, 2001. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of maneb on walnuts to control walnut 
bacterial blight; February 1, 2001 to December 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 7, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on citrus to control the 
glassy-winged sharpshooter; March 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control weeds; 
March 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on dates to control banks 
grass mites; March 14, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on grapes to control grape 
leafroller and omnivorous leafroller; April 1, 2001 to September 1, 
2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on stone fruit to control 
brown rot, gray mold rot, and rhizopus rot; April 20, 2001 to November 
1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of avermectin on basil to control 
leafminers; May 9, 2001 to October 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on cotton to control 
silverleaf whiteflies; June 15, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propamocarb hydrochloride on tomatoes 
(including greenhouse grown transplants for field production) to 
control late blight; July 17, 2001 to July 17, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control aphid; 
July 20, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on pomegranates to control 
gray mold; July 26, 2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on sugar beets to control 
armyworms; August 7, 2001 to August 7, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers to control 
powdery mildew; August 18, 2001 to August 17, 2002. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on artichokes to control 
powdery mildew; September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat on artichokes to control weeds; 
September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
the glassy-winged sharpshooter; September 5, 2001 to June 22, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on almonds to control the 
glassy-winged sharpshooter; September 5, 2001 to June 22, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
the glassy-winged sharpshooter; September 5, 2001 to June 22, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fenhexamid on pears to control gray mold; 
September 7, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on table beets to control 
aphids; September 12, 2001 to September 11, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)

Colorado
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed to 
control the corn flea beetle; December 11, 2000 to December 10, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of difenoconazole on sweet corn seed to 
control fungal pathogens; January 31, 2001 to January 30, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)

[[Page 57089]]

    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 7, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
March 6, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 16, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid; April 15, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
weeds; April 30, 2001 to July 10, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; May 9, 2001 to August 25, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control weeds; 
June 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot (Cercospora Beticola); June 15, 2001 to September 
30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; July 1, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture and 
rangeland (including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to 
control leafy spurge; August 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)

Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection

Crisis: On July 13, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pasture to 
control armyworms. This program ended on October 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on strawberries to control 
root feeding beetles; July 1, 2001 to August 7, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture to control 
armyworms; August 6, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)

Delaware
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of chlorpropham on spinach to control 
chickweed; March 2, 2001 to April 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 8, 2001 to June 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap bean to control weeds; 
March 15, 2001 to October 10, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 1, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control Phytophthora blight; April 27, 
2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; April 30, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on peaches and nectarines 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; May 17, 
2001 to December 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propyzamide on cranberries to control 
dodder; June 29, 2001 to December 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Crisis: On June 14, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on lychee to 
control anthracnose. This program is expected to end on May 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid in legume vegetables 
to control whiteflies; November 17, 2000 to November 16, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; January 19, 2001 to January 18, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of pyriproxyfen in legume vegetables, except 
soybeans to control whiteflies; February 4, 2001 to February 4, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on citrus to control diaprepes 
root weevil; March 2, 2001 to March 2, 2002. Contact: (Shaja Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control 
greasy spot disease; May 4, 2001 to November 11, 2001. Contact: (Shaja 
Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of buprofezin on tomatoes to control 
Silverleaf whiteflies; June 1, 2001 to June 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; September 11, 2001 to May 31, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)

Georgia
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; December 15, 2000 to July 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron in catfish ponds to control blue-
green algae; December 26, 2000 to November 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; January 19, 2001 to January 18, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of norflurazon on bermudagrass to control 
annual grassy weeds; March 6, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches and nectarines to 
control brown rot; April 20, 2001 to September 1, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on brassica leafy vegetables 
to control cercospora leaf spot disease; August 27, 2001 to December 
27, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of pyriproxyfen on succulent beans to 
control silverleaf whiteflies; August 30, 2001 to October 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; September 5, 2001 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)

Hawaii
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of sodium 2-(3-chlorophenoxy) 
propionate (cloprop) on pineapple for fruit enlargement on the Island 
of Oahu; April 18, 2001 to April 18, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of hydramethylnon on pineapples to control 
big-headed and Argentine ants; May 15, 2001 to May 15, 2002. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) on 
floriculture and nursery crops, outdoor ornamental plants in 
residential areas, parks, hotels and resorts, and forest habitats to

[[Page 57090]]

control tropical frogs; September 27, 2001 to September 27, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Idaho
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On June 1, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on chickpeas to 
control ascochyta blight. This program ended on August 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Denial: On June 26, 2001, EPA denied the use of triflumizole on sweet 
cherries to control powdery mildew. This request was denied because the 
claim of resistance to registered alternatives was not fully 
substantiated. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    On September 27, 2001, EPA denied the use of azoxystrobin on 
chickpeas to control ascochyta blight. This request was denied because 
it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine situation exists 
due to the presence of ascochyta blight in chickpeas. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control 
kochia and redroot pigweed; January 29, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracyline on apples to control fire 
blight; January 31, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole and myclobutanil on hops to 
control powdery mildew; April 15, 2001 to September 22, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control wild 
mustard; April 16, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on potatoes, sugarbeets, 
wheat, and barley to control meadow voles and field mice; April 27, 
2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control nutsedge; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
Russian wheat aphids and cereal leaf beetles; May 2, 2001 to July 30, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 3, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 3, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control 
hop sucker growth to indirectly control powdery mildew; May 10, 2001 to 
September 22, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; May 11, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; May 24, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Meredith Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dry peas 
grown for seed as a desiccant; June 15, 2001 to November 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on hops to control two-spotted 
spider mites; June 22, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 22, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic on pasture and rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; July3, 2001 to July 3, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to control 
powdery mildew; July 5, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of difenoconazole on sweet corn seeds to 
control damping off and die-back diseases in corn; August 10, 2001 to 
September 1, 2002. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Illinois
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control phytophthora capsici; April 20, 
2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)

Indiana
Office of Indiana State Chemist

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 21, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
nightshade; May 3, 2001 to July 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 10, 2001 to September 1, 2001. Contact: (Shaja 
Brothers)

Iowa
Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 7, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Kansas
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 24, 2001, for the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
beet armyworms. This program ended on October 10, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to 
control triazine-resistant pigweed; January 12, 2001 to August 15, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; March 15, 2001 to June 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control beet 
armyworms; May 24, 2001 to October 10, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Kentucky
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 24, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pastures and 
hay fields to control armyworms. This program ended on June 7, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Crisis: On March 2, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries 
to control

[[Page 57091]]

anthracnose. This program ended on March 17, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    On May 19, 2001, for the use of fipronil on wood structures to 
control Formosan termites. This program ended on May 19, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    On June 11, 2001, for the use of methoxyfenozide on field corn to 
control southwestern corn borer. This program ended on June 27, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Denial: On April 3, 2001, EPA denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on 
rice to control perennial barnyardgrass and resistant barnyardgrass. 
This request was denied because there are still data that need to be 
evaluated by the Agency for this new, unregistered chemical, and EPA is 
not able, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of no harm'' 
finding regarding human health effects which may result if use of this 
pesticide use was to occur, nor is EPA is also unable at this time to 
conclude that use of this product will not result in unacceptable 
adverse effects to the environment, including non-target organisms, 
endangered species, and ground water resources. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    On August 3, 2001, EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on sugarcane 
to control red morning glory species. This request was denied based on 
the fact that it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine 
situation exists due to the presence of red morning glory species. 
Additionally, the economic data were not sufficient to demonstrate that 
significant economic losses could be expected. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    On August 9, 2001, EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on cotton to 
control pigweed and other weeds. This request was denied based on the 
fact that it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine 
situation exists due to the presence of pigweed and other weeds in 
cotton. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of 3-chloro-4-methylbenzenamine 
hydrochloride on fallow land to control various birds; February 15, 
2001 to April 15, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 20, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic plus 2,4-D on bermudagrass 
pastures and hayfields to control grassy weeds; March 9, 2001 to May 
31, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sugarcane to control 
morning glory; March 14, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl and its safener AE 
F122006 on rice to control sprangletop; March 15, 2001 to June 30, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm and tobacco budworm; April 13, 2001 to September 31, 
2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton 
aphids; June 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on sugarcane to 
control sugarcane borers; June 15, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
armyworms; September 5, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)

Maine
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources

Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
various broadleaf weeds; January 26, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; March 21, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Maryland
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
weeds; February 23, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; March 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 28, 2001 to June 25, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; April 12, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 15, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 15, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Shaja 
Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control phytophthora blight; June 20, 
2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
August 1, 2001 to April 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture

Crisis: On July 10, 2001, for the use of imidacloprid on cranberries to 
control cranberry weevils. This program ended on October 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control various weeds; February 23, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on cranberries to control 
spargonothis fruit worm; February 23, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; March 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propyzamide on cranberries to control 
dodder; March 30, 2001 to June 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on cranberries to control 
cranberry weevils; July 10, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)

Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 25, 2001, for the use of tebuconazole on asparagus to 
control rust. This program ended on November 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    On July 19, 2001, for the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to 
control Japanese beetle grubs and adults. This program ended on October 
1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control various broadleaf weeds; March 14, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; March 21, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control

[[Page 57092]]

nightshade; April 1, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; April 2, 2001, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control Phytophthora capsici; April 20, 
2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control nutsedge; May 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 5, 2001 to August 30, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. 
Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control stem and 
leaf blight; May 17, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control fusarium 
head blight; May 25, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
broadleaf weeds; June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. 
Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
Japanese beetle grubs and adults; July 19, 2001 to October 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Minnesota
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on sweet corn seed to 
control the corn flea beetle; December 11, 2000 to December 10, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; March 15, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of 2,4-D on cultivated wild rice to control 
water plantain; March 15, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; April 3, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; April 13, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control weeds; 
May 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
waterhemp; May 1, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on imidazolinone-tolerant canola 
to control wild mustard; May 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen in dry bean to control weeds; 
June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 15, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot; June 15, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce

Crisis: On May 9, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pasture and 
rangeland to control armyworms. This program ended on October 15, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On June 26, 2001, for the use of methoxyfenozide on soybean to 
control saltmarsh caterpillar. This program ended on September 30, 
2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    On July 2, 2001, for the use of methoxyfenozide on field corn to 
control Southwestern corn borer. This program ended on September 30, 
2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Denial: On April 3, 2001, EPA denied the use of bispyribac-sodium on 
rice to control resistant barnyardgrass, johnsongrass, and Northern and 
Indian Jointvetch. This request was denied because there are both 
registered alternatives and a FIFRA section 18 chemical that control 
all three weed species. Furthermore, there are still data that need to 
be evaluated by the Agency for this new, unregistered chemical, and EPA 
is not able, at this time, to reach a ``reasonable certainty of no 
harm'' finding regarding human health effects which may result if use 
of this pesticide use was to occur, nor is EPA is also unable at this 
time to conclude that use of this product will not result in 
unacceptable adverse effects to the environment, including non-target 
organisms, endangered species, and ground water resources. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    On August 9, 2001, EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on cotton to 
control pigweed and other weeds. This request was denied based on the 
fact that it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine 
situation exists due to the presence of pigweed and other weeds in 
cotton. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; March 1, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic plus 2,4-D on bermudagrass hay 
meadows and pastures to control vaseygrass; March 1, 2001 to May 31, 
2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton 
aphids; March 30, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl and its safener AE 
F122006 on rice to control barnyardgrass and johnsongrass; April 1, 
2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron and its metabolites convertible to 
3,4-dichloroaniline on catfish ponds to control blue-green algae; June 
1, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture and rangeland to 
control armyworms; June 26, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on field corn to control 
Southwestern corn borer; September 27, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybean to control 
saltmarsh caterpillars; September 27, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Missouri
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 15, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pasture and 
rangeland to control armyworms. This program ended on October 15, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to 
control broadleaf weeds; March 28, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fenoxaprop-p-ethyl and its safener AE

[[Page 57093]]

F122006 on rice to control barnyardgrass; May 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap bean to control weeds; 
May 15, 2001 to September 10, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture and rangeland to 
control armyworms; June 26, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuranl on cotton to control aphid; 
July 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Montana
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On April 26, 2001, for the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas 
and dried peas to control wild buckwheat. This program ended on June 
30, 2001. Contact: (Meredith Laws)
    On June 22, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on chickpeas to 
control ascochyta blight. This program ended on August 15, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Denial: On September 27, 2001, EPA denied the use of azoxystrobin on 
chickpeas to control ascochyta blight. This request was denied because 
it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine situation exists 
due to the presence of ascochyta blight in chickpeas. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; March 15, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
cutworms; March 20, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; April 3, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; April 13, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and dry peas 
to control wild buckwheat; April 26, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Meredith Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
hairy nightshade and Redroot pigweed; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; May 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid; May 1, 2001 to July 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control wild 
mustard; May 11, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot (Cercospora Beticola); June 15, 2001 to September 
30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sethoxydim on safflower to control wild 
oat; June 20, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dry peas 
grown for seed as a desiccant; June 26, 2001 to November 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture/rangeland to 
control leafy spurge; August 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Nebraska
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: July 17, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on chickpeas to 
control ascochyta blight. This program ended on August 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    On August 16, 2001, for the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to 
control rust. This program ended on August 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 16, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
weeds; April 30, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species; June 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
triazine-resistant pigweed; June 15, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot (Cercospora Beticola); July 1, 2001 to September 
30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden) EPA authorized the use of 
propiconazole on grain sorghum and sorghum planted for seed production 
to control sorghum ergot; July 1, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic on pasture and rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; August 31, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)

Nevada
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 4, 2001, for the use of bromoxynil on timothy to control 
weeds. This program ended on May 20, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes 
to control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; April 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
blueberry aphids; April 10, 2001 to August 10, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 20, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on peaches and nectarines 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; May 1, 
2001 to December 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
May 3, 2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of propyzamide on cranberries to control 
dodder; May 9, 2001 to December 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control wild 
bean; May 9, 2001, to December 1, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
oriental beetles; May 15, 2001 to

[[Page 57094]]

September 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control yellow 
nutsedge and nightshade species; May 16, 2001 to December 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control phytophthora blight; May 22, 2001 
to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on stone fruit to control 
brown rot, gray mold, and rhizopus rot; June 6, 2001 to September 30, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

New Mexico
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on grain sorghum and 
sorghum planted for seed production to control sorghum ergot; June 1, 
2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm; June 1, 2001 to October 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
triazine-resistant pigweed; June 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
lepidopteran larvae; June 15, 2001 to October 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control beet 
armyworms; June 22, 2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers to control 
powdery mildew; July 15, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)

New York
Department of Environmental Conservation

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onions to 
control yellow nutsedge and other broadleaf weeds; April 1, 2001 to 
July 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 20, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, and cucumbers to control phytophthora blight; May 22, 2001 
to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen in snap bean to control weeds; 
June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2002. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen in dry bean to control weeds; 
June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2002. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)

North Carolina
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On May 3, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to 
control anthracnose. This program ended on October 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
sclerotinia blight; May 17, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; June 7, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of diuron on catfish ponds to control blue-
green algae; August 7, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: (Shaja 
Brothers)

North Dakota
Department of Agriculture

Crisis:April 24, 2001, for the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and 
dry peas to control wild buckwheat. This program ended on June 30, 
2001. Contact: (Meredith Laws)
    June 19, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on chickpeas to control 
Ascochyta blight. This program ended on August 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
Denial: On September 27, 2001 EPA denied the use of azoxystrobin on 
chickpeas to control ascochyta blight. This request was denied because 
it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine situation exists 
due to the presence of ascochyta blight in chickpeas. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to 
control kochia; March 15, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on flax to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; March 28, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; April 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of ethalfluralin on canola to control 
kochia; April 13, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chick peas and dry peas 
to control wild buckwheat; April 24, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Meredith Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on imidazolinone-tolerant canola 
to control wild mustard; May 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
night shade species; May 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen in dry bean to control weeds; 
June 1, 2001 to August 15, 2002. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot; June 15, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 15, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sethoxydim on safflower to control wild 
oat; June 20, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; July 5, 2001 to September 5, 2001. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dry peas 
grown for seed as a desiccant; July 11, 2001 to November 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-amonium on pasture and rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge; August 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Ohio
Department of Agriculture

Denial: On August 22, 2001, EPA denied the use of pendimethalin on 
green onions to control common purslane.

[[Page 57095]]

This request was denied because the Agency made a determination that is 
was not possible to refine the residential risk assessment so that a 
safety finding could be made on this chemical in time to meet the 
growers' use season. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
nightshade; April 15, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
common groundsel; June 20, 2001 to December 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)

Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On April 20, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries 
to control anthracnose. This program is expected to end on December 31, 
2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap bean to control weeds; 
March 30, 2001 to September 10, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm; April 13, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 3, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; May 9, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
weeds; June 15, 2001 to August 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton 
aphids; July 1, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on peanuts to control beet 
armyworm; July 15, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on peanuts to control spider 
mites; July 15, 2001 to October 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
Sclerotinia blight; July 15, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
August 15, 2001 to March 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Oregon
Department of Agriculture

Denial: On February 1, 2001, EPA denied the use of triflumizole on 
hazelnut to control Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB). This request was 
denied because the submission did not meet the criteria for an urgent, 
non-routine situation based on the availability of an effective 
alternative, tebuconazole, available under a FIFRA section 18 
exemption. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    On April 18, 2001, EPA denied the use of folpet on hops to control 
downy mildew. This request was denied because the submission did not 
meet the criteria for an urgent, non-routine situation based on the 
availability of an effective alternative. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    On June 26, 2001, EPA denied the use of triflumizole on sweet 
cherries to control powdery mildew. This request was denied because the 
claim of resistance to registered alternatives was not fully 
substantiated. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberry to 
control broadleaf weeds; December 15, 2000 to January 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control 
lotus, Douglas aster, and clover; January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; January 29, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hazelnuts to control EFB; 
February 15, 2001 to May 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby and idle hops to control 
garden symphylans; February 15, 2001 to May 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; March 15, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; March 21, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole and myclobutanil on hops to 
control powdery mildew; April 15, 2001 to September 22, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control nutsedge; May 1, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 4, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 4, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control 
hop sucker growth to indirectly control powdery mildew; May 10, 2001 to 
September 22, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; May 11, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on canola to control wild 
mustard; May 11, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on Christmas trees to control 
root aphid; May 21, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches to control brown 
rot, gray mold and Rhizopus rot; June 6, 2001 to September 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dry peas 
grown for seed as a desiccant; June 15, 2001 to November 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on pears to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 15, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to control 
powdery mildew; July 5, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on mint to control garden 
symphylans; July 17, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 7, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

[[Page 57096]]

    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 15, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
April 20, 2001 to August 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap bean to control weeds; 
May 1, 2001 to August 30, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control weeds; 
May 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)

Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management

Specific: EPA authorized the use of propyzamide on cranberries to 
control dodder; March 30, 2001 to June 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)

South Carolina
Clemson University

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; March 14, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches and nectarines to 
control brown rot; April 20, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

South Dakota
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On April 19, 2001, for the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas 
and dried peas to control kochia. This program ended on June 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Meredith Laws)
    On April 20, 2001, for the use of pendimethalin on mint to control 
kochia and pigweed. This program is expected to end on April 20, 2002. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-ammonium on pasture and 
rangeland (including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to 
control leafy spurge; March 15, 2001 to March 15, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; March 16, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and dried peas 
to control kochia; April 19, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; April 27, 2001 to April 27. 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control fusarium 
head blight; June 12, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on barley to control 
fusarium head blight; June 12, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)

Tennessee
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On September 13, 2000, for the use of imidacloprid on legume 
vegetables to control whiteflies. This program ended on September 28, 
2000. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 7, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on strawberries to control 
anthracnose; March 20, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture land to control 
armyworms; March 30, 2001 to December 15, 2002. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on watercress to control 
cercospora leaf spot disease; April 15, 2001 to April 15, 2002. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on lima bean to control 
hophornbeam copperleaf; April 16, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on cowpea to control 
hophornbeam copperleaf; April 16, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuranl on cotton to control aphid; 
July 1, 2001 to September 30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Texas
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On August 21, 2000, for the use of tebufenozide on legume 
vegetables to control beet armyworms. This program ended on September 
5, 2000. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    On August 21, 2000, for the use of tebufenozide on sunflowers to 
control beet armyworms. This program ended on September 5, 2000. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    On September 18, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on cabbage to 
control alternaria leafspot and cercospora leafspot. This program ended 
on/is expected to end on September 18, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of imazapic plus 2,4-D on bermudagrass 
hay meadows and pastures to control grassy weeds; January 8, 2001 to 
October 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
triazine-resistant pigweed; January 12, 2001 to August 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 20, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton 
aphids; March 23, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 28, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm; April 13, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
sclerotinia blight; June 1, 2001 to May 31, 2002. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on greenhouse grown tomatoes 
to control spider mites; June 13, 2001 to June 12, 2002. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
lepidopteran larvae; June 15, 2001 to October 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control beet 
armyworms; June 22, 2001 to November 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on sorghum grown for seed to 
control Banks grass mite; August 1, 2001 to August 1, 2002. Contact: 
(Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control 
greasy spot; August 8, 2001 to March 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Utah

[[Page 57097]]

Department of Agriculture

Denial: On June 26, 2001, EPA denied the use of triflumizole on 
cherries to control powdery mildew. This request was denied because the 
claim of resistance to registered alternatives was not fully 
substantiated. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on various 
items/surfaces to control foot and mouth disease; June 15, 2001 to June 
15, 2004. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; April 1, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to control 
powdery mildew; May 21, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)

Vermont
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On July 11, 2001, for the use of tebufenozide on pasture to 
control armyworms. This program ended on October 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; April 9, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture to control 
armyworms; July 26, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
February 15, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control 
nutsedge, nightshade and annual grasses; March 6, 2001 to August 1, 
2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 28, 2001 to July 10, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 20, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap bean to control weeds; 
April 20, 2001 to September 20, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. Brothers)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on greenhouse grown tomatoes 
to control spider mites; June 13, 2001 to June 12, 2002. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fluazinam on peanuts to control 
sclerotinia blight; June 15, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on peppers to control 
anthracnose fruit rot; June 26, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on grape to control grape 
berry moth; July 17, 2001 to October 1, 2001. Contact: (Shaja R. 
Brothers)

Washington
Department of Agriculture

Crisis: On June 1, 2001, for the use of azoxystrobin on chickpeas to 
control ascochyta blight. This program ended on August 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Denial: On June 26, 2001, EPA denied the use of triflumizole on sweet 
cherries to control powdery mildew. This request was denied because the 
claim of resistance to registered alternatives was not fully 
substantiated. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    On September 27, 2001, EPA denied the use of azoxystrobin on 
chickpeas to control ascochyta blight. This request was denied because 
it was not demonstrated that an urgent and non-routine situation exists 
due to the presence of ascochyta blight in chickpeas. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of oxyfluorfen on strawberry to 
control broadleaf weeds; December 15, 2000 to January 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control 
lotus, Douglas aster, and clover; January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of pendimethalin on mint to control kochia 
and redroot pigweed; January 29, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; January 31, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of fenpropathrin on currants to control cane 
borer and stem girdler; March 7, 2001 to June 14, 2001. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole and myclobutanil on hops to 
control powdery mildew; April 15, 2001 to September 22, 2001. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control nutsedge; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 4, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; May 4, 2001 to August 1, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control 
hop sucker growth to indirectly control powdery mildew; May 10, 2001 to 
September 22, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; May 11, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on Christmas trees to control 
root aphid; May 21, 2001 to October 31, 2001. Contact: (Steve Schaible)
    EPA authorized the use of paraquat dichloride on green and dry peas 
grown for seed as a desiccant; June 15, 2001 to November 30, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on pears to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 15, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of bifenazate on hops to control two-spotted 
spider mites; June 22, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 22, 2001 to September 15, 2001. Contact: 
(Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on timothy and timothy/
alfalfa and timothy/clover mixtures produced for hay and timothy 
produced for seed to control meadow vole; August 30, 2001 to May 1, 
2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

West Virginia
Department of Agriculture


[[Page 57098]]


Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 16, 2001 to February 1, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches and nectarines to 
control aphids; April 1, 2001 to November 30, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on watercress to control 
cercospora leaf spot disease; May 1, 2001 to May 1, 2002. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)

Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

Crisis: June 13, 2001, for the use of chlorothalonil on ginseng to 
control leaf and stem blight. This program ended on October 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control various weeds; January 18, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
April 1, 2001 to August 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onions to 
control yellow nutsedge and other broadleaf weeds; April 1, 2001 to 
July 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberries to control 
cottonball disease; April 15, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on pumpkins and cucumbers to 
control phytophthora capsici; April 20, 2001 to October 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
nightshade species and velvetleaf; May 1, 2001 to July 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control stem and 
leaf blight; May 17, 2001 to October 15, 2001. Contact: (Beth Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; June 7, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn to control 
volunteer potatoes; July 27, 2001 to August 15, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of chlorine dioxide on stored potatoes to 
control late blight; September 12, 2001 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)

Wyoming
Department of Agriculture

Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 2, 2001 to February 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sulflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 30, 2001 to July 1, 2001. Contact: (Beth 
Edwards)
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
hairy nightshade and Redroot pigweed; May 1, 2001 to August 1, 2001. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
Russian wheat aphids; May 2, 2001 to July 31, 2001. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
    EPA authorized the use of imazamox on dry beans to control various 
night shade species; June 1, 2001 to July 15, 2001. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
cercospora leafspot (Cercospora Beticola); June 15, 2001 to September 
30, 2001. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of imazapic-amonium on pasture and rangeland 
(including land in the Conservation Reserve Program) to control leafy 
spurge and dalmation toadflax; August 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Agriculture Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of brodifacoum and bromethalin on 
Palmyra Atoll, Line Islands, Pacific Ocean. for the eradication of 
black rats (Rattus Rattus); June 11, 2001 to June 11, 2004. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
    EPA authorized the use of paraformaldehyde in animal laboratories 
to control various diseases; August 7, 2001 to August 7, 2004. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)

Interior Department
Fish and Wildlife Service

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of brodifacoum on islands of the 
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge with seabird populations that 
do not have existing exotic rodent populations to control Norway rats 
(Rattus Norvegicus) and house mice (Mus Musculus) introduced as a 
result of shipwrecks; March 23, 2001 to March 23, 2004. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)

National Park Service

Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of brodifacoum on Anacapa Island, 
Channel Islands National Park to eradicate roof rats (Rattus Rattus), 
Norway rats (Rattus Norvegicus), and house mice (Mus Musculus); 
December 12, 2000 to December 12, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.


    Dated: November 2, 2001.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 01-28526 Filed 11-13-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S