[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36000-36005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12848]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0050; FRL-6836-8]


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 
theFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use 
of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions or denials were 
granted during the period January 1, 2002 to March 31, 2002 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

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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 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
                                                       useauthorization
 
State and Territorial government  9241                State agencies
 agencies charged with pesticide                       that petition EPA
 authority                                             for section 18
                                                       pesticide
                                                       useauthorization
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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. 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 
thisdocument, 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-2002-0050. 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 
whenemergency 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
Denial: On February 20, 2002, EPA denied the use of norflurazon on 
bermudagrass meadows to control annual grassy weeds. This request was 
denied because a registered alternative is now available; a significant 
economic loss has not been demonstrated to occur if an additional 
pesticide is not made available; EPA can no longer determine that 
reasonable progress toward registration is being made; EPA is unable to 
reach a ``reasonable certainty of no harm'' finding regarding human 
health effects which may result if the pesticide use were to occur; and 
EPA is unable to conclude that use of this product would not result in 
unacceptable adverse effects to the environment and ground water 
resources.Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 22, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of diuron on commercial catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; June 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Arkansas
State Plant Board
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control

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varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 20, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 7, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
California
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on tomato to control weeds; 
March 12, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on wine grapes to control grape 
leaffolder (Desmia funeralis (Hubner)) and Omnivorous leafroller 
(Platynota stultana (Walshingham)); April 1, 2002 to October 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on stone fruit to control brown 
rot, gray mold and rhizopus rot; May 1, 2002 to November 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 26, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of difenoconazole on sweet corn seed to control 
fungal pathogens; February 28, 2002 to February 28, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on spinach to control pigweed; 
March 19, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 1, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 19, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on strawberries to control root 
feeding beetles; July 1, 2002 to August 7, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
Delaware
Department of Agriculture
Denial: On February 14, 2002, EPA denied the use of chloropropham on 
spinach to control weeds. This request was denied because no progress 
towards registration has been made and based upon information available 
to the Agency no progress towards registration will be made for this 
use. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 4, 2002 to February 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control broadleaf 
weeds; March 27, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 1, 2002 to October 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Specific: EPA authorized the use of pyriproxyfen on legume vegetables 
to control whiteflies; February 5, 2002 to February 5, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on citrus to control 
Postbloom Fruit Drop; February 22, 2002 to February 22, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control greasy 
spot; March 1, 2002 to November 1, 2002. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on lychee and longan to control 
Lychee webworm; March 3, 2002 to March 2, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on stone fruit to 
control brown rot; April 15, 2002 to September 1, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fosetyl-Al on pea seed to control downy 
mildew; February 4, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; March 8, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control hop 
suckers to indirectly control powdery mildew; March 22, 2002 to 
September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; March 22, 2002 to September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, cucumbers, and pumpkins to control crown rot,phytophthora 
capsici; March 19, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 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; February 15, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 7, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Iowa
Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 4, 2002 to February 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroamites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on range and grass pastures to 
control sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata); March 4, 2002 to August 
31, 2002. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control kochia 
and weeds; April 15, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control rust 
(Puccinia helianthi); June 1, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Kentucky
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 15, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

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EPA authorized the use of 3-chloro-p-touidine hydrochloride on fallow 
areas to control various birds, including red-winged blackbirds; 
February 15, 2002 to October 15, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on citrus to control 
Postbloom Fruit Drop; February 22, 2002 to February 22, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to controlvarroa mites 
and small hive beetles; March 28, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
Maine
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 4, 2002 to February 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; April 15, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, cucumbers, and pumpkins to control crown rot,phytophthora 
capsici; March 19, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on tomatoes to control eastern 
black nightshade and yellow nutsedge; April 10, 2002 to July 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control various 
weeds; February 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of pronamide on cranberries to control dodder; 
March 20, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to 
control fire blight; March 8, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to controlvarroa mites 
and small hive beetles; March 28, 2002 to February 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on tomatoes to control eastern 
black nightshade; April 1, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; April 1, 2002 to September 1, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to control 
yellow nutsedge and pigweed; May 1, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
EPA authorized the use of 2,4-D on wild rice to control common 
waterplantain; February 5, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; March 7, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and field peas to 
control wild buckwheat; April 1, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; April 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; May 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
Specific: EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on barley to control 
Fusarium head blight; May 15, 2002 to September 1, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to controlFusarium head 
blight; May 15, 2002 to September 1, 2002. Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Denial: On February 14, 2002, EPA denied the use of glufosinate-
ammonium on blueberries to control broadleaf and grass weeds. This 
request was denied because the situation was determined to be routine 
and not urgent because adequate alternatives are available and no 
change in the weed control situation has been demonstrated. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; February 4, 2002 to August 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of diuron on commercial catfish ponds to control 
blue-green algae; April 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 26, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control water 
hemp and morning glory; April 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 15, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to control 
Cercospora leafspot; March 7, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia;April 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
nightshade, redroot pigweed; May 2, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
Nevada
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; March 22, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Meredith 
Laws)

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EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to 
control pigweed; June 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman)
New York
Department of Environmental Conservation
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on squash, cantaloupes, 
watermelons, cucumbers, and pumpkins to control Phytophthora capsici; 
March 28, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onions to control 
yellow nutsedge and other broadleaf weeds; May 1, 2002 to July 30, 
2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of desmedipham on red (table) beets to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 15, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; March 22, 2002 to October 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 7, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to 
controlCercospora leafspot; March 7, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; April 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; May 1 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control rust 
(Puccinia helianthia; July 5, 2002 to September 5, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; June 20, 2002 to December 15, 2002. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to 
control broadleaf weeds; April 15, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
pigweed; June 15,2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
August 15, 2002 to March 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Denial: On February 26, 2002 EPA denied the use of tebuconazole on 
hazelnuts to control eastern filbert blight. This request was denied 
because an exemption was issued for a different material, triflumizole, 
to address this situation, and the request for an exemption for a 
second material was not justified. Additionally, the Agency is 
currently reviewing recent data regarding the triazole group of 
pesticides, of which tebuconazole is a member; because of recently 
discovered toxicity concerns, the Agency is not considering any new 
uses of triazoles until the review of this data is completed and a 
conclusion is reached. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby and idle hops only to 
control garden symphylans (Scutigerella immaculatta); February 6, 2002 
to May 31, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; February 12, 2002 to May 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of triflumizole on hazelnuts to control eastern 
filbert blight; February 26, 2002 to May 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; March 8, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 15, 2002 to February 28, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control hop 
suckers to indirectly control powdery mildew; March 22, 2002 to 
September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; March 22, 2002 to September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 15, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 15, 2002 to October 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of metolachlor on tomatoes to control eastern 
black nightshade, puslane, common lambsquarters, and hairy nightshade; 
April 15, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
May 1, 2002 to August 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control various weeds; February 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of pronamide on cranberries to control dodder; 
March 20, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
South Carolina
Clemson University
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; February 4, 2002 to August 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Dan Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to controlvarroa mites 
and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
South Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; April

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15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 6, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to 
control triazine-resistant pigweed; February 1, 2002 to August 1, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of carbofuran on cotton to control cotton aphid; 
March 15, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: (Meredith Laws)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control weeds; 
March 20, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on spinach to control weeds; 
June 29, 2002 to June 29, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Utah
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; March 8, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
Vermont
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Specific: EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on tomatoes to 
control eastern black nightshade and yellow nutsedge; March 12, 2002 to 
August 10, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of fosetyl-Al on pea seed to control downy 
mildew; February 4, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of oxytetracycline on apples to control fire 
blight; March 8, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
broadleaf weeds; March 15, 2002 to February 28, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden)
EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control mummy 
berry disease; March 19, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on hops to control hop 
suckers to indirectly control powdery mildew; March 22, 2002 to 
September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; March 22, 2002 to September 22, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to 
control wild bean, narrow-leaved goldenrod, asters, Joe-Pye weed, 
ragweed, itchfork or Devil's beggar-tick, smartweed, and clover; 
January 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: (Libby Pemberton)
EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to controlvarroa mites 
and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onions to control 
yellow nutsedge and broadleaf weeds; April 1, 2002 to July 31, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberries to control 
cottonball disease; April 15, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)
Wyoming
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control 
varroa mites and small hive beetles; February 2, 2002 to February 1, 
2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugar beets to 
controlCercospora leafspot; March 7, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath)
EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to control 
kochia; April 15, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: (Andrew Ertman)
EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on sugar beets to control 
nightshade, redroot pigweed and ALS-resistant kochia; May 2, 2002 to 
July 31, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Crisis: On January 2, 2002, for the use of ethylene oxide to determine 
the efficacy of the ethylene oxide sterilization cycles to 
decontaminate standard letter mail contaminated or potentially 
contaminated by Bacillus anthracis. This program is expected to end on 
January 17, 2002. Contact: (Barbara Madden)
On January 30, 2002, for the use of paraformaldehyde to decontaminate a 
9,700 square foot area of the Department of Justice Mailroom located at 
36001 Pensy Drive, Landover, Maryland as well as machinery and 
equipment contaminated or potentially contaminated by Bacillus 
anthracis. This program is expected to end on February 14, 2002. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden)

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.

    Dated: May 3, 2002.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

FR Doc. 02-12848 Filed 5-21-02; 8:45 am
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S