[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51272-51278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19802]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0164; FRL-7189-9]


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

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of 
pesticides as listed in this notice. The

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exemptions or denials were granted during the period April 1, 2002 to 
June 30, 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 
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
State and Territorial government                       that petition EPA
 agencies charged with pesticide                       for section 18
 authority.                                            pesticide use
                                                       authorization
                                                      State agencies
                                                       that petition EPA
                                                       for section 18
                                                       pesticide use
                                                       authorization
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    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this 
action. Other types of entities not listed in the table in this unit 
could also be regulated. The North American Industrial Classification 
System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in 
determining whether or not this action applies to certain entities. If 
you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a 
particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information or Copies of this Document or 
Other Documents?

    1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this 
document, and certain other related documents that might be available 
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/. 
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and 
Regulations,'' ``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 ID number OPP-2002-0164. 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

Arkansas
State Plant Board
Crisis: On May 29, 2002, for the use of sodium chlorate on wheat as a 
desiccant/defoliant. This program ended on/is expected to end on June 
13, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to control 
saltmarsh caterpillars and armyworms; May 28, 2002 to October 30, 2002. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of diuron on catfish ponds to control blue-
green algae; June 11, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: Libby 
Pemberton
California
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on pomegranates to 
control gray mold; August 1, 2002 to December 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of avermecton on basil to control 
leafminers; July 1, 2002 to October 31, 2002. This request was granted 
because emergency conditions still exist and there are no registered or 
unregistered alternatives available. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on artichoke to control

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powdery mildew; August 18, 2002 to August 17, 2003. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Crisis: On June 14, 2002, for the use of clopyralid on canola to 
control weeds. This program ended on/is expected to end on August 1, 
2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
Specific: EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to 
control various nightshade species, lambsquarter, redroot pigweed, 
barnyardgrass and the suppression of ALS-resistant kochia ; April 9, 
2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 24, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
Russian wheat aphids; May 8, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeet to control 
Cercospora; May 29, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on potatoes to control 
broadleaf weeds; June 4, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 18, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers to control 
rust; July 1, 2002 to August 25, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection
Public Health: EPA authorized the use of fipronil in a rodent bait box 
system to control immature blacklegged ticks which are vectors for Lyme 
disease. Lyme disease is a serious public health concern. Lyme disease 
is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are 
transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks and cause more 
than 16,000 infections in the United States each year. Lyme disease is 
spread by the bite of ticks of the genus Ixodes that are infected with 
Borrelia burgdorferi.; April 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Specific: EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries 
to control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
oriental beetles; May 15, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
Delaware
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to October 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on cantaloupes, cucumbers, 
watermelons, and squash (summer, winter, and pumpkins) to control 
Phytophthora capsici; April 25, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: 
Libby Pemberton
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Specific: EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on fruiting 
vegetables (except cucurbits) to control Paraquat resistant nightshade, 
purslane and morningglory; May 31, 2002 to May 30, 2003. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
Septoria leaf spot and rust; May 31, 2002 to May 30, 2003. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on tomatoes to 
control purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundis L.) and yellow nutsedge 
(Cyperus esculentus L.); June 5, 2002 to June 4, 2003. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on tomatoes to 
control purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundis L.) and yellow nutsedge 
(Cyperus esculentus L.); June 5, 2002 to June 4, 2003. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Hawaii
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of hydramethylnon on pineapple to 
control big-headed and Argentine ants; May 31, 2002 to May 31, 2003. 
Contact: Libby Pemberton
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Denial: On May 7, 2002 EPA denied the use of dimethenamid-p on potatoes 
to control hairy nightshade. This request was denied because the 
situation as described does not meet the criteria for an urgent, non-
routine situation because an adequate alternative is available. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
Specific: EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; April 3, 2002 to September 15, 2003. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
Ascochyta blight; April 23, 2002 to June 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to control 
hairy nightshade, redroot pigweed, and yellow nutsedge; April 26, 2002 
to July 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on potato, sugarbeet, 
wheat, and barley to control mice and voles; May 6, 2002 to October 1, 
2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn and field corn 
to control volunteer potatoes; May 20, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
Russian wheat aphids; May 22, 2002 to July 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 11, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; June 25, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to control 
powdery mildew; July 5, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on horseradish to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 15, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
Indiana
Office of Indiana State Chemist
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; May 6, 2002 to September 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to 
control various weed species; April 30, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on sorghum to control 
sorghum ergot; June 13, 2002 to June 12, 2003. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 18, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath

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Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Crisis: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to 
control saltmarsh caterpillars, armyworms, and soybean loopers; June 
13, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
Specific: EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to 
control beet armyworm and tobacco budworm; June 21, 2002 to September 
30, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
Maine
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
various weed species; May 6, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture to control 
armyworms; June 28, 2002 to October 31, 2002. This request was granted 
because IR-4 is currently conducting residue field trials for use of 
methoxyfenozide on pasture to control armyworms. However, the state was 
granted the use of tebufenozide instead of methoxyfenozide due to 
history of successful use of tebufenozide to control armyworm in 
pastures; and Dow AgroSciences anticipates only a limited supply of 
methoxyfenozide would be available to treat pastures for the 2002 
growing season. Contact: Barbara Madden
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 4, 2002 to June 25, 2002. Contact: Dan 
Rosenblatt
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control Mummyberry disease; May 17, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on cantaloupes, 
cucumbers, watermelons, and squash (summer, winter, and pumpkins) to 
control Phytophthora capsici; April 9, 2002 to November 1, 2002. 
Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control various 
weed species; May 6, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; May 6, 2002 to August 30, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on asparagus to control 
rust; May 7, 2002 to November 1, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control Fusarium 
head blight; May 17, 2002 to June 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeet to control 
Cercospora; May 29, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to control 
waterhemp and Powell amaranth; April 9, 2002 to August 1, 2002. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on horseradish to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 15, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 18, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Specific: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to 
control saltmarsh caterpillars and armyworms; May 28, 2002 to October 
30, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on field corn to control 
Southwestern corn borer; July 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to September 10, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control 
Canada thistle and perennial sowthistle; April 9, 2002 to July 31, 
2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and dried peas 
to control kochia; April 9, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
Ascochyta blight; April 10, 2002 to June 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
cutworms; May 22, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of sethoxydim on safflower to control wild 
oats; June 28, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to 
control nightshade, redroot pigweed and ALS-resistant kochia; April 9, 
2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 12, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of metsulfuron-methyl on sorghum to control 
various weed species; April 30, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on potatoes to control 
broadleaf weeds; May 21, 2002 to July 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeet to control 
Cercospora; May 29, 2002 to September 30, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
Nevada
Department of Agriculture
Denial: On June 4, 2002 EPA denied the use of bromoxynil on pasture to 
control weeds. This request was denied because the situation, as 
described did not meet the criteria for an urgent, non-routine 
situation. The situation appears to be a chronic weed control 
situation. Contact: Barbara Madden
New Hampshire
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to 
control mummyberry disease; May 24, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
Public Health: EPA authorized the use of fipronil in a rodent bait box 
system to control immature blacklegged ticks which are vectors for Lyme 
disease. Lyme disease is a serious public health concern. Lyme disease 
is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are 
transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks and cause more 
than 16,000 infections in the United States each year. Lyme disease is 
spread by the bite of ticks of the genus

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Ixodes that are infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. May 8, 2002 to 
December 31, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
Specific: EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on cantaloupes, 
cucumbers, watermelons, and squash (summer, winter, and pumpkins) to 
control Phytophthora capsici; April 25, 2002 to October 31, 2002. 
Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
blueberry aphids; May 7, 2002 to August 10, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
oriental beetles; May 15, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on cranberries to control wild 
bean; May 23, 2002 to December 1, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches and nectarines to 
control brown rot, gray mold, and Rhizopus rot; July 1, 2002 to 
September 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to 
control beet armyworm; May 13, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control beet 
armyworms; May 17, 2002 to November 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
lepidopteran larvae; June 15, 2002 to October 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers to control 
powdery mildew; July 1, 2002 to October 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
New York
Department of Environmental Conservation
Public Health: EPA authorized the use of fipronil in a rodent bait box 
system to control immature blacklegged ticks which are vectors for Lyme 
disease. Lyme disease is a serious public health concern. Lyme disease 
is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are 
transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks and cause more 
than 16,000 infections in the United States each year. Lyme disease is 
spread by the bite of ticks of the genus Ixodes that are infected with 
Borrelia burgdorferi. June 7, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap and dry beans to 
control various weed species; April 1, 2002 to August 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Crisis: On May 31, 2002, for the use of zeta-cypermethrin on mustard to 
control crucifer flea beetles. This program ended on/is expected to end 
on June 14, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to August 15, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on flax to control kochia 
and ALS-resistant kochia; April 1, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to control 
waterhemp and Powell amaranth; April 9, 2002 to August 1, 2002. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
Ascochyta blight; April 10, 2002 to June 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on flax to control Canada 
thistle and perennial sowthistle; May 10, 2002 to July 31, 2002. 
Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of sethoxydim on no till or reduced tillage 
safflower to control wild oat; May 29, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on dry beans to control 
rust; June 18, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea Conrath
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries 
to control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to September 10, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to control 
beet armyworm; May 13, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
lepidopteran larvae; June 15, 2002 to October 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; April 3, 2002 to September 15, 2003. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
Ascochyta blight; April 10, 2002 to June 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of cyprodinil and fludioxonil on caneberries 
to control gray mold; April 19, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control yellow nutsedge; April 25, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on sugar beets to control 
hairy nightshade, redroot pigweed, and yellow nutsedge; April 26, 2002 
to July 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on true fir Christmas trees to 
control root aphids; May 9, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn and field corn 
to control volunteer potatoes; May 13, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hops to control powdery 
mildew; June 15, 2002 to September 22, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; June 25, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to control 
powdery mildew; July 5, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries 
to control various fungal diseases; May 6, 2002 to September 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management
Specific: EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to 
control mummyberry disease; May 24, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
South Carolina
Clemson University
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on peaches, nectarines, 
and

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plums to control brown rot; May 1, 2002 to September 15, 2003. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
South Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas and 
dried peas to control kochia; April 9, 2002 to June 30, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control Fusarium head blight; May 17, 2002 to August 31, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on lima beans and 
cowpeas to control hophornbeam copperleaf; May 30, 2002 to September 
30, 2003. Contact: Barbara Madden
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of emamectin benzoate on cotton to 
control beet armyworm; May 13, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control beet 
armyworms; May 17, 2002 to November 1, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on peanuts to control 
lepidopteran larvae; June 15, 2002 to October 30, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
Utah
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugar beets to 
control powdery mildew; April 26, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Barbara Madden
Vermont
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberry to 
control mummy berry disease; June 4, 2002 to September 1, 2002. 
Contact: Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on pasture to control 
armyworms; June 28, 2002 to October 31, 2002. This request was granted 
because IR-4 is currently conducting residue field trials for use of 
methoxyfenozide on pasture to control armyworms. However, the state was 
granted the use of tebufenozide instead of methoxyfenozide due to 
history of successful use of tebufenozide to control armyworm in 
pastures; and Dow AgroSciences anticipates only a limited supply of 
methoxyfenozide would be available to treat pastures for the 2002 
growing season. Contact: Barbara Madden
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Specific: EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control 
various weed species; April 1, 2002 to September 20, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 4, 2002 to July 10, 2002. Contact: Dan 
Rosenblatt
    EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on spinach to control 
weeds; April 4, 2002 to December 31, 2002. Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; April 5, 2002 to February 1, 2003. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches, nectarines and 
apricots to control aphids; April 9, 2002 to October 1, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on tomatoes to 
control purple nutsedge and yellow nutsedge; June 19, 2002 to June 18, 
2003. Contact: Barbara Madden
Washington
Department of Agriculture
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
Ascochyta blight; April 10, 2002 to June 1, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of halosulfuron-methyl on asparagus to 
control yellow nutsedge; April 25, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
Specific: EPA authorized the use of cyprodinil and fludioxonil on 
caneberries to control gray mold; May 1, 2002 to September 15, 2002. 
Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on true fir Christmas trees to 
control root aphids; May 9, 2002 to October 31, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on sweet corn and field corn 
to control volunteer potatoes; May 13, 2002 to August 1, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control two-
spotted spider mites; June 11, 2002 to September 15, 2002. Contact: 
Andrea Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberry to control 
cotton ball disease; June 14, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: Andrea 
Conrath
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on hops to control powdery 
mildew; June 15, 2002 to September 22, 2002. Contact: Barbara Madden
    EPA authorized the use of clopyralid on canola to control Canada 
thistle; June 25, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches and 
nectarines to control aphids; April 9, 2002 to November 30, 2002. 
Contact: Andrew Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of coumaphos in beehives to control varroa 
mites and small hive beetles; June 17, 2002 to February 1, 2003. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Specific: EPA authorized the use of dimethomorph on cucumbers and 
pumpkins to control Phytophthora capsici; April 10, 2002 to September 
30, 2002. Contact: Libby Pemberton
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on horseradish to control 
broadleaf weeds; April 15, 2002 to July 15, 2002. Contact: Andrew 
Ertman
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
common groundsel; June 20, 2002 to December 15, 2002. Contact: Barbara 
Madden
Wyoming
Department of Agriculture
Specific: EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to 
control Russian wheat aphids; May 22, 2002 to July 31, 2002. Contact: 
Andrew Ertman

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Agriculture Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service
Crisis: On April 9, 2002, for the use of sodium carbonate, sodium 
hydroxide or sodium hypochlorite on various items including but not 
limited to aircraft surfaces, semen containers, regulated garbage, 
laboratory buildings, biological safety cabinets, animal isolation 
rooms, necropsy suites, and ancillary equipment for the control of 
exotic animal disease pathogens in various locations throughout the 
United States. These programs are expected to end on June 21, 2005. 
Contact: Barbara Madden
    On April 25, 2002, for the use of potassium peroxymonosulfate and 
sodium chloride on clothing and various equipment to control avian 
influenza. This program is expected to end on May 8, 2005. Contact: 
Libby Pemberton
Quarantine: EPA authorized the use of sodium carbonate, sodium 
hydroxide or sodium hypochlorite on various items including but not 
limited to aircraft surfaces, semen containers, regulated garbage, 
laboratory buildings, biological safety cabinets, animal isolation 
rooms,

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necropsy suites, and ancillary equipment for the control of exotic 
animal disease pathogens in various locations throughout the United 
States; June 21, 2002, to June 21, 2005. Contact: Barbara Madden

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.


    Dated: July 25, 2002.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 02-19802 Filed 8-6-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S