[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66425-66432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29321]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2003-0358; FRL-7334-7]


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

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of 
pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions or denials took 
place during the period April 1, 2003 to September 30, 2003 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-
0001; telephone number: (703) 308-9366.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has granted or denied emergency 
exemptions to the following State and

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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 are a Federal 
or State government agency involved in administration of environmental 
quality programs (i.e., Departments of Agriculture, Environment, etc.). 
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
    [sbull] Federal or State Government Entity, (NAICS 9241), i.e., 
Department of Agriculture, Environment, etc.
    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this 
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be 
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining 
whether this action might apply 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 Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2003-0358. The 
official public docket consists of the documents specifically 
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other 
information related to this action. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials 
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and 
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    An electronic version of the public docket is available through 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may 
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public 
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official 
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that 
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be 
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly 
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in 
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the 
appropriate docket ID number.

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, 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 diuron on catfish to control 
algae; June 1, 2003 to November 1, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).

Arkansas

State Plant Board

     Crisis. On May 2, 2003, for the use of fomesafen on snap beans to 
control broad leaf weeds. This program ended on May 9, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    On May 29, 2003, for the use of sodium chlorate on wheat to control 
weeds. This program ended on June 12, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton.)
     Denial. On August 26, 2003 EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on 
cotton to control broad leaf weeds. This request was denied because the 
criteria for an emergency situation were not met. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    Specific. EPA authorized the use of diuron on catfish to control 
algae; April 4, 2003 to November 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton.)
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to control 
armyworms; August 13, 2003 to October 30, 2003. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt)

 California

    Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide 
Regulation.
     Crisis. On April 3, 2003, for the use of oxytetracycline on apples 
to control fire blight. This program ended on August 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on garlic to 
control garlic rust; April 16, 2003 to July 3, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on garden beets to control 
aphids; April 18, 2003 to March 1, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers (bell and non-
bell) to control powdery mildew; June 25, 2003 to May 31, 2004. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of avermectin on basil to control 
leafminers; July 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of fludioxonil on pomegranates to control 
gray mold;

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 August 1, 2003 to December 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on artichokes to control 
powdery mildew; August 18, 2003 to August 17, 2004. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on mushroom spawn to 
control green mold; September 11, 2003 to September 10, 2004. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on garden beets to control 
armyworms; September 15, 2003 to September 10, 2004. Contact: (Stacey 
Groce).
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on almonds to control the 
glassy-winged sharpshooter; September 16, 2003 to June 22, 2004. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control 
the glassy-winged sharpshooter; September 16, 2003 to December 31, 
2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of fenhexamid on kiwifruit to control gray 
mold; September 23, 2003 to December 1, 2003. Contact: (Stacey Groce)

Colorado

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On February 18, 2003, for the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on 
alfalfa/grass mixed stands, pasture land and range land, and grass 
grown for seed to control army cutworms. This program ended on June 15, 
2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to 
control cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).

Connecticut

Department of Environmental Protection

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of triazamate on Christmas trees 
to control root aphids; April 4, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; May 2, 2003 to June 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on tobacco to control blue 
mold; May 27, 2003 to December 12 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Delaware

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches, 
nectarines, plums and apricots to control aphids; April 2, 2003 to 
October 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to control annual 
broad leaf weeds; April 28, 2003 to June 15, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to October 1, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).

Florida

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on fruiting 
vegetables to control white mold (sclerotinia sclerotiorum); July 2, 
2003 to March 31, 2004. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of carfentrazone-ethyl on fruiting 
vegetables (except cucurbits) to control paraquat resistant nightshade, 
common groundsel, and morning glory; July 17, 2003 to May 31, 2004. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
leaf spot; September 15, 2003 to September 14, 2004. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).

Georgia

Department of Agriculture

    Specific. EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on collards to 
control diamondback moth; April 20, 2003 to April 20, 2004. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

Hawaii

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of hydramethylnon on pineapple to 
control big-headed and Argentine ants; June 6, 2003 to June 24, 2004. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).

Idaho

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On April 15, 2003, for the use of thiamethoxam on 
succulent and dry bean seed to control leaf hoppers. This program is 
expected to end on May 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    On June 6, 2003, for the use of zinc phosphide on barley, wheat, 
potatoes, and sugarbeets to control meadow voles and field mice. This 
program is expected to end on October 1, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    On June 10, 2003, for the use of diflubenzuron on alfalfa to 
control grasshoppers and crickets. This program ended on October 31, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    On June 13, 2003, for the use of diflubenzuron on wheat and barley 
to control grasshoppers. This program ended on June 27, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley 
to control the Russian wheat aphid, and cereal leaf beetle; April 4, 
2003 to July 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; May 1, 2003 to September, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; May 2, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas to control 
Russian thistle; May 13, 2003 to June 20, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on potatoes to control ALS-
inhibitor and triazine resistant kochia, common lambsquarters and 
pigweed; May 16, 2003 to June 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
ascochyta blight; May 19, 2003 to June 1, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on field corn and sweet corn 
to control volunteer potatoes; May 20, 2003 to August 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on alfalfa to control 
meadow voles and field mice; May 23, 2003 to May 23, 2004. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control spider 
mites; May 27, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of quinoxyfen on hops to control powdery 
mildew; July 1, 2003 to September 15, 2003. This request was granted 
because the Agency has determined that the onset of the powdery mildew 
pest problem has created an urgent and non-routine situation which will 
result in a significant economic losses for hops growers. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on potatoes, sugarbeets, 
wheat, and barley to control meadow voles and field mice; July 29, 2003 
to October 1, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).

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    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugarbeets to control 
powdery mildew; July 31, 2003 to October 15, 2003. Contact: (Stacey 
Groce).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on triticale to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

Illinois

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on horseradish 
to control broad leaf weeds; April 15, 2003 to July 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Indiana

Office of Indiana State Chemist

    Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to 
control mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to July 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 5, 2003 to September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 1, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

Iowa

Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on 
beehives to control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Stacey Groce).

Kansas

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On June 11, 2003, for the use of fluroxypyr on grain 
sorghum to control acetolactate synthase and triazine resistant kochia. 
This program ended on July 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on grain sorghum to 
control acetolactate synthase and triazine resistant kochia; June 19, 
2003 to July 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).

Louisiana

Department of Agriculture and Forestry

     Crisis. On June 19, 2003, for the use of flumioxazin on sweet 
potatoes to control weeds. This program ended on July 15, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Denial. On August 26, 2003 EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on 
cotton to control broad leaf weeds. This request was denied because the 
criteria for an emergency situation were not met. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on sweet 
potatoes to control sedge weeds; May 1, 2003 to July 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on sweet potatoes to control 
soil beetles, and sweet potato weevil; May 19, 2003 to November 30, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to control 
saltmarsh caterpillar, soybean loopers, and armyworms; May 30, 2003 to 
September 30, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
armyworms; June 19, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

Maine

Department of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in 
beehives to control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. 
This request was granted because not only will beekeepers be adversely 
impacted if varroa mites are not adequately controlled but that the 
impact on much of agriculture in the United States could be dire. Over 
150 crops have been identified that require bees for pollination. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).

Maryland

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to 
control annual broad leaf weeds; April 29, 2003 to June 15, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries 
to control mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to June 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of indoxacarb on cranberries to control 
weevils; May 9, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on tobacco to control blue 
mold; May 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Michigan

Michigan Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On April 30, 2003, for the use of oxytetracycline on 
apples to control fire blight. This program ended on June 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control 
alternaria leaf and stem blight and phytophthora leaf blight; April 1, 
2003 to October 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries to control 
mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to September 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on dry bulb onions grown 
on muck soils to control yellow nutsedge; May 1, 2003 to July 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 5, 2003 to September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat to control fusarium 
head blight; May 6, 2003 to June 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
cercospora; June 6, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on blueberries to control

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Japanese beetle grubs and adults; June 15, 2003 to September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries to control 
broad leaf weeds; June 25, 2003 to December 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Minnesota

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On August 7, 2003, for the use of propiconazole on 
drybeans to control rust. This program ended on August 21, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Denial. On June 13, 2003 EPA denied the use of sulfentrazone on 
potatoes to control nightshade. This request was denied because yield 
losses were not supported by the submitted data. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to 
control cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of 2,4-D on wild rice to control common 
water plantain; May 1, 2003 to July 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control fusarium headblight; May 7, 2003 to September 1 2003. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

 Mississippi

Department of Agriculture and Commerce

     Denial. On August 26, 2003 EPA denied the use of flumioxazin on 
cotton to control broad leaf weeds. This request was denied because the 
criteria for an emergency situation were not met. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of diuron on catfish to control 
algae; April 20, 2003 to November 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on sweet potatoes to 
control sedge weeds; May 5, 2003 to July 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans to control 
saltmarsh caterpillar, soybean loopers, and armyworms; May 15, 2003 to 
September 30, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on sweet potatoes to control 
soil beetles; May 19, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
beet armyworms and fall armyworms; July 15, 2003 to October 15, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).

Missouri

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snapbeans to 
control broad leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 10, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Montana

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On May 21, 2003, for the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on 
barley to control cutworms and cereal leaf beetles. This program ended 
on July 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    On June 12, 2003, for the use of diflubenzuron on wheat and barley 
to control grasshoppers. This program ended on July 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    On June 17, 2003, for the use of tebuconazole on barley and wheat 
to control fusarium head blight. This program ended on July 20, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to 
control cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils to control 
ascochyta blight; May 19, 2003 to June 1, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley to control 
the Russian wheat aphid, cereal leaf beetles, and cutworms; June 8, 
2003 to July 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on safflower to control 
alternaria leaf spot; July 1, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).

Nebraska

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On June 17, 2003, for the use of fluroxypyr on grain 
sorghum to control acetolactate synthase and triazine resistant kochia. 
This program ended on July 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to 
control cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 5, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fluroxypyr on grain sorghum to control 
acetolactate synthase and triazine resistant kochia; June 19, 2003 to 
July 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Nevada

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On June 6, 2003, for the use of bifenazate on timothy to 
control banks grass mite. This program ended on August 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    On June 13, 2003, for the use of diflubenzuron on alfalfa to 
control grasshoppers and crickets. This program ended on October 31, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).

New Hampshire

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on blueberries 
to control mummy berry disease; May 16, 2003 to June 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).

New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection

     Crisis. On August 21, 2003, for the use of propamocarb 
hydrochloride on tomatoes to control late blight. This program ended 
October 3, 2003. Contact: (Liby Pemberton).
     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; May 24, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Lyme disease is caused 
by the bacterium, borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are transmitted 
to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).

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     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries 
to control mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to June 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; June 2, 2003 to July 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; June 17, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophante methyl on tomatoes to control 
white mold (sclerotinia sclerotiorum); July 2, 2003 to July 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).

New Mexico

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of spinosad on onions to control 
thysanoptera feeding pests; July 3, 2003 to November 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on peppers (bell and chile) 
to control powdery mildew; July 25, 2003 to October 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
lepidopteran pests; August 1, 2003 to November 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).

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; May 9, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Lyme disease is caused 
by the bacterium, borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria are transmitted 
to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries 
to control mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to June 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid on dry bulb onion to control 
yellow nutsedge; May 1, 2003 to July 30, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 5, 2003 to September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry and snap beans to 
control broad leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to August 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of desmedipham on red (table) beets to 
control several important broad leaf weeds, including hairy galinsoga, 
common ragweed, redroot pigweed, common lambsquarters, velvetleaf, 
nightshade spp., and wild mustard; May 15, 2003 to August 15, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on alfalfa/clover/
grass mixed stands to control the potato leafhopper; June 1, 2003 to 
August 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

North Carolina

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in 
beehives to control varroa mites; June 25, 2003 to December 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of s-metolachlor on sweet potatoes to 
control pigweed; July 2, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of tebufenozide on sweet potatoes to control 
beet armyworms and fall armyworms; July 25, 2003 to December 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

North Dakota

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On May 29, 2003, for the use of zeta-cypermethrin on 
mustard to control crucifer flea beetles. This program ended on June 
13, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    On July 3, 2003, for the use of zeta-cypermethrin on flax to 
control grasshoppers. This program ended on September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    On August 7, 2003, for the use of propiconazole on dry beans to 
control rust. This program ended on August 22, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    Denial. On June 13, 2003 EPA denied the use of sulfentrazone on 
potatoes to control nightshade. This request was denied because yield 
losses were not supported by the submitted data. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils as a 
seed treatment to control Ascochyta blight; April 8, 2003 to June 1, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control fusarium head blight; May 7, 2003 to September 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on dry beans to control broad 
leafweeds; May 9, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on sunflower to control 
rust; June 8, 2003 to September 5, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of azoxystrobin on safflower to control 
alternaria leaf spot; July 1, 2003 to August 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton)
    EPA authorized the use of sethoxydim on no till or reduced tillage 
safflower to control wild oats; June 21, 2003 to July 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of zeta-cypermethrin on flax to control 
grasshoppers; August 29, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Ohio

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On July 14, 2003, for the use of thiophanate methyl on 
fruiting vegetables to control sclerotinia. This program ended on 
September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries 
to control common groundsel; June 20, 2003 to December 15, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of dimethenamid-p on dry bulb onions to 
control yellow nutsedge; June 25, 2003 to July 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

Oklahoma

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On April 29, 2003, for the use of fomesafen on snap beans 
to control broad leaf weeds. This program ended on May 9, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to 
control broad leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 10, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 27, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

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Oregon

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On April 2, 2003, for the use of oxytetracycline on apples 
to control fire blight. This program ended on August 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on strawberries 
to control broad leaf weeds; April 1, 2003 to February 28, 2004. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on orchardgrass grown for seed 
to control the orchardgrass billbug; April 4, 2003 to November 15, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils as a seed 
treatment to control ascochyta blight; April 8, 2003 to June 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of triazamate on Christmas trees to control 
root aphids; April 15, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Contact: (Barbara 
Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby hops to control garden 
symphylan; April 15, 2003 to May 31, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; May 1, 2003 to September 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of cymoxanil on hops to control downy 
mildew; May 2, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; May 1, 2003 to September 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of two unregistered pheromones, (Z,E)-3,13-
octadecadienyl and (Z,Z)-3,13-octadecadienyl on hybrid poplars grown 
for pulp and saw timber to control western poplar clearwing moths 
(WPCM); May 27, 2003 to October 1, 2003. This request was granted 
because the situation is urgent and non-routine based on the sudden 
population explosion of the WPCM and the apparent change in the habitat 
preferences for young healthy trees. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of quinoxyfen on hops to control powdery 
mildew; June 15, 2003 to September 15, 2003. This request was granted 
because the Agency has determined that the onset of the powdery mildew 
pest problem has created an urgent and non-routine situation which will 
result in a significant economic losses for hops growers. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on sugarbeets to control 
powdery mildew; July 31, 2003 to October 15, 2003. Contact: (Stacey 
Groce).
    EPA authorized the use of ethoprop on baby mint to control garden 
symphylans; August 1, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on triticale to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on filberts to control 
eastern filbert blight; February 15, 2003 to May 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Dan Rosenblatt).

Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to 
control green peach aphid; April 26, 2003 to October 15, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on blueberries to 
control various fungal diseases; May 5, 2003 to September 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on beehives to 
control varroa mites; August 19, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Stacey Groce).

Rhode Island

Department of Environmental Management

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on blueberries 
to control mummy berry disease; April 24, 2003 to June 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).

South Carolina

Clemson University

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in 
beehives to control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. 
This request was granted because not only will beekeepers be adversely 
impacted if varroa mites are not adequately controlled but that the 
impact on much of agriculture in the United States could be dire. Over 
150 crops have been identified that require bees for pollination. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).

South Dakota

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on sunflowers to 
control kochia; April 1, 2003 to June 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of tebuconazole on wheat and barley to 
control fusarium head blight; June 1, 2003 to August 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on flax to control kochia 
and ALS-resistant kochia; May 16, 2003 to June 30, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).

Tennessee

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on succulent 
beans to control hophornbeam copperleaf; May 15, 2003 to September 30, 
2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

Texas

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On July 16, 2003, for the use of fluroxypyr on grain 
sorghum to control kochia and other broad leaf weed species. This 
program ended on July 31, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of spinosad on pastureland and 
rangeland to control armyworms; May 22, 2003 to September 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of spinosad on alfalfa to control 
lepidopteran pests; August 1, 2003 to November 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit to control 
greasy spot; August 20, 2003 to August 20, 2004. Contact: (Dan 
Rosenblatt).

Utah

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of diflubenzuron on alfalfa to 
control the mormon cricket and various grasshopper species; April 11, 
2003 to October 31, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; May 23, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

Vermont

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil on 
beehives to control varroa mites; September 9, 2003 to December 31, 
2003. Contact: (Stacey Groce).

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Virginia

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of terbacil on watermelons to 
control annual broad leaf weeds; April 1, 2003 to July 10, 2003. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on stone fruit to control 
aphids; April 26, 2003 to October 1, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of fomesafen on snap beans to control broad 
leaf weeds; May 9, 2003 to September 20, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of thiophanate methyl on tomatoes to control 
white mold (sclerotinia sclerotiorum); July 2, 2003 to September 30, 
2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).

Washington

Department of Agriculture

     Crisis. On April 2, 2003, for the use of oxytetracycline on apples 
to control fire blight. This program ended on August 1, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
    On April 16, 2003, for the use of thiamethoxam on succulent and dry 
bean seed to control leaf hoppers. This program is expected to end on 
May 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    On June 7, 2003, for the use of diflubenzuron on wheat and barley 
to control grasshoppers. This program ended on June 21, 2003. Contact: 
(Andrea Conrath).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of triazamate on Christmas trees 
to control root aphids; April 15, 2003 to October 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on lentils as a seed 
treatment to control ascochyta blight; April 8, 2003 to June 1, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of myclobutanil on hops to control powdery 
mildew; May 1, 2003 to September 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of sulfentrazone on chickpeas to control 
Russian thistle; May 13, 2003 to June 20, 2003. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of two unregistered pheromones, (Z,E)-3,13-
octadecadienyl and (Z,Z)-3,13-octadecadienyl on hybrid poplars grown 
for pulp and saw timber to control WPCM; May 27, 2003 to October 1, 
2003. This request was granted because the situation is urgent and non-
routine based on the sudden population explosion of the WPCM and the 
apparent change in the habitat preferences for young healthy trees. 
Contact: (Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of fenpyroximate on hops to control spider 
mites; May 27, 2003 to September 15, 2003. Contact: (Andrea Conrath).
    EPA authorized the use of quinoxyfen on hops to control powdery 
mildew; July 1, 2003 to September 15, 2003. This request was granted 
because the Agency has determined that the onset of the powdery mildew 
pest problem has created an urgent and non-routine situation which will 
result in a significant economic losses for hops growers. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of mancozeb on ginseng to control alternaria 
leaf and stem blight and phytophthora leaf blight; July 29, 2003 to 
August 15, 2003. Contact: (Libby Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of zinc phosphide on alfalfa/clover/timothy 
to control vole complex; August 5, 2003 to May 1, 2004. Contact: (Libby 
Pemberton).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on wheat to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of flufenacet on triticale to control grass 
weeds; September 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

West Virginia

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of imidacloprid on peaches and 
nectarines to control aphids; April 2, 2003 to November 30, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

     Denial. On June 13, 2003, EPA denied the use of sulfentrazone on 
potatoes to control nightshade. This request was denied because yield 
losses were not supported by the submitted data. Contact: (Andrew 
Ertman).
     Specific. EPA authorized the use of propiconazole on cranberry to 
control cottonball disease; April 15, 2003 to July 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).
    EPA authorized the use of thymol and eucalyptus oil in beehives to 
control varroa mites; June 17, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Contact: 
(Barbara Madden).

Wyoming

Department of Agriculture

     Specific. EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley 
to control the Russian wheat aphid; April 10, 2003 to July 31, 2003. 
Contact: (Andrew Ertman).
    EPA authorized the use of tetraconazole on sugarbeets to control 
cercospora; April 28, 2003 to September 30, 2003. Contact: (Andrea 
Conrath).

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Environmental Protection Agency

     Crisis. On June 13, 2003, for the use of hydrogen peroxide for 
decontamination of interior spaces and personal and office items on 
which bacillus anthracis may be present at the U.S. Department of State 
SA-32 Mail and Pouch Facility. This program is expected to end on June 
28, 2003. Contact: (Barbara Madden).

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.

    Dated: November 18, 2003.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 03-29321 Filed 11-25-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S