Replies to Information Requests, Western IPM Center

Below are Western Region responses to information requests from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and others.

Subject To From Request Date Reply Date States Represented
2,4-D  
Response Regarding NRDC Petition on 2,4-D -- Arid Southwest (PDF* 113K) Cathryn O'Connell, EPA Al Fournier, University of Arizona December 30, 2008 February 23, 2009 Arizona, Nevada, Southeastern California
Response Regarding NRDC Petition on 2,4-D -- Hawaii Sugar (PDF* 88K) EPA OPP Sean O'Keefe, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (for Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company) December 30, 2008 February 20, 2009 Hawaii
Response Regarding NRDC Petition on 2,4-D -- PNW (PDF* 24K) EPA OPP Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator December 30, 2008 February 16, 2009 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Announcement of NRDC Petition on 2,4-D Rick Melnicoe Harold Coble, USDA December 30, 2008 December 30, 2008 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Arizona Comments on 2,4-D Draft RED (Reregistration Eligibility Document) for Review Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Peter Ellsworth, University of Arizona May 25, 2005 June 17, 2005 Arizona
2,4-D Revised Risk Asssesments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options: Hawaii

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa January 12, 2005 March 14, 2005 Hawaii
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in the Pacific Northwest

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 PNW Comment Coordinator+ January 12, 2005 January 25, 2005 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in Montana

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Fabian D. Menalled, Montana State University January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 Montana
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in Arizona

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 William B. McCloskey, University of Arizona January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 Arizona
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in Nevada

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Jay Davison, University of Nevada Cooerative Extension January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 Nevada
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in New Mexico

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Mark Renz, New Mexico State University Extension January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 New Mexico
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in California Harold Coble, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 California
Typical Use Rates for 2,4-D on Pasture and Rangeland in Western Region Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Harold Coble, USDA January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
4-AMINOPYRIDINE        Back to top
Response to Avitrol (4-aminopyridine) Information Request (Pacific Northwest)

 Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator August 1, 2007 August 22, 2007 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Response to Avitrol (4-aminopyridine) Information Request (Arid Southwest)

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Al Fournier, University of Arizona August 1, 2007 August 22, 2007 Arizona
Response to Avitrol (4-aminopyridine) Information Request (California)

 Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director August 1, 2007 August 10, 2007 California
Avitrol (4-aminopyridine) Information Request

crows, pigeons, grackles, starlings, cowbirds, gulls, and house sparrows, and certain blackbird species in and around structures, feed lots, airports, land fill sites, and in California for protecting vineyards and sprouting agricultural seeds

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA August 1, 2007 August 1, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
ACROLEIN        Back to top

Acrolein Information Request -- Oregon Response

Apples, grapes

Harold Coble, USDA

 Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator March 1 , 2007 March 21, 2007 Oregon

Acrolein Information Request -- Oregon

Apples, grapes

Harold Coble, USDA

CC: Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator 		Bill Phillips, EPA March 1 , 2007 March 1, 2007 Oregon

Acrolein Information Request -- Washington and Idaho Response

Grapes (Washington), apples (Idaho)

Harold Coble, USDA
Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator January 3, 2007 January 30, 2007 Washington, Idaho

Acrolein Information Request -- Arizona Response

 

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director
 Al Fournier, University of Arizona January 3, 2007 January 29, 2007 Arizona

Acrolein Information Request -- California Response

Oranges, apples, grapes

Harold Coble, USDA

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director January 3, 2007 January 11, 2007 California

Acrolein Information Request

Oranges, apples, grapes

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Linda Herbst, WIPMC Associate Director 		Harold Coble, USDA January 3, 2007 January 3, 2007 Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington
ALACHLOR        Back to top

Comments in Response to Petition to Modify or Revoke Tolerances Established for Alachlor, Chlorothalonil, Methomyl, Metribuzin, and Thiodicarb; Notice of Availability

Seed corn, celery, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, papaya

Peter Caulkins, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
ALDICARB        Back to top
Aldicarb Use in on Sweet Potatoes in California (PDF* 44K)

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director August 24, 2006 August 25, 2006 California
Aldicarb Use in Hawaii

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa May 25, 2006 June 28, 2006 Hawaii
Aldicarb Use in California (PDF* 689K)

(Cotton, Dry Beans, Pecans)

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director May 25, 2006 June 19, 2006 California
Aldicarb Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 56K)
(Dry Beans, Potatoes, Sugarbeets)

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

PNW Comment Coordinator May 25, 2006 June 15, 2006 Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Aldicarb Use in Nevada

Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Wayne Johnson, University of Nevada, Reno May 25, 2006 May 30, 2006 Nevada
Aldicarb - EPA Request for Benefits Information Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Teung Chin, OPMP, ARS-USDA May 25, 2006 May 25, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
AMETRYN        Back to top
Ametryn Use in Hawaii Pineapple Production Nicole Zinn, USEPA. Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa February 25, 2005 June 17, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
Comments in Response to Ametryn Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options (Docket OPP-2004-0411): Sugarcane Mark T. Howard, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa February 25, 2005 April 26, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
AZINPHOS METHYL        Back to top
Azinphos Methyl Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 40KB) Philip Poli, OPMP, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ March 21, 2005 April 12, 2005 Pacific Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, and Washington
BENFLURALIN (BENEFIN)        Back to top
Benfluralin (Benefin) Use in Montana: Alfalfa Seed Production Harold Coble, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ May 27, 2004 June 14, 2004 Montana
Benfluralin (Benefin) Use in Oregon: Weed Resistance Management Harold Coble, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ May 27, 2004 June 10, 2004 Oregon
Benfluralin (Benefin) Use in the Pacific Northwest: Final Response Harold Coble, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ May 27, 2004 June 9, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Benfluralin (Benefin) Use in California, Primarily Lettuce Harold Coble, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director May 27, 2004 May 27, 2004 California
Benfluralin (Benefin) on Small-Seeded Legumes, Particularly Alfalfa Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Harold Coble, USDA May 27, 2004 May 27, 2004 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
BOTRAN        Back to top
Botran Use in Hawaii
 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 14, 2006 April 4, 2006 Hawaii
Botran Use in Arizona
 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Fournier, Univerisity of Arizona March 14, 2006 March 31, 2006 Arizona
Botran (DCNA) Use in Pacific Northwest (Celery, Lettuce, Grapes, Succulent Beans, Stone Fruits, Christmas Trees, Conifers) Kent Smith, USDA-OPMP PNW Comment Coordinator March 14, 2006 March 31, 2006 Pacific Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington)
Botran Use in California (PDF* 46K)
Kent Smith, OPMP, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director March 14, 2006 March 31, 2006 California
Botran Use in Nevada
 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Wayne Johnson, University of Nevada, Reno March 14, 2006 March 14, 2006 Nevada
Botran Use in the Western Region

(Celery, Lettuce, Grapes, Snap Beans, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Prunes, Sweet Cherries and Christmas Trees)		 Western IPM Center Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director March 14, 2006 March 14, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
CAPTAN        Back to top
Response to Request for Information on Typical Strawberry Farm Acreage -- Pacific Northwest Philip Poli , EPA PNW Comment Coordinator July 19, 2004 July 23, 2004 Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Response to Request for Information on Typical Strawberry Farm Acreage -- California Philip Poli , EPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 19, 2004 July 23, 2004 California
Captan Use in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (PDF* 48K) Kent Smith, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ June 23, 2004 July 30, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington
CARBARYL        Back to top

Response to Information Request about Carbaryl Use in Floriculture

 

 Al Jennings, USDA

Don Atwood, EPA 		Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director May 5, 2008 May 9, 2008 California

Response to follow-up questions regarding Petition to Revoke or Modify Tolerances Established for Carbaryl; Notice of Availability, Federal Register Notice

 

 EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 30, 2005 May 31, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Carbaryl Use in Hawaii and the American Pacific Islands (Microsoft Word document) EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa May 21, 2003 December 27, 2004 Hawaii and the American Pacific Islands
Carbaryl Use, Citrus, and Bees EPA Joel Nelsen, president, California Citrus Mutual. May 21, 2003 August 5, 2003 California
Concerns Over Possible Changes to Carbaryl Registrations: Sweet Potatoes, Golf Courses, Cut Flowers, Small Farms (PDF* 5K) USDA-OPMP Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa May 21, 2003 June 2, 2003 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
Carbaryl Use in Six States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (PDF*111K) Anthony Britten, carbaryl chemical review manager, EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ May 21, 2003 May 30, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Carbaryl Use on Grapes (PDF* 4K) USDA-OPMP Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 21, 2003 May 21, 2003 California
CARBOFURAN        Back to top

Carbofuran Usage on Bananas in Hawaii (PDF* 145K)

Nicole Zinn, OPP, USEPA

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 July 5, 2006 July 14, 2006 Hawaii

Carbofuran Usage on Bananas in Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Nicole Zinn, OPP, USEPA

 July 5, 2006 July 14, 2006 Hawaii
Carbofuran Use in Arizona Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona February 22, 2006 March 31, 2006 Arizona
Carbofuran Use in Pacific Northwest (Barley, Oats, Wheat, Cranberry, Melons, plus others) (PDF* 109KB) Wilfred Burr, OPP, US EPA Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator February 22, 2006 March 31, 2006 Pacific Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington)
Carbofuran Use in California (Artichokes, Grapes, Ornamentals) (PDF* 50KB) Stephanie Plummer, OPP, US EPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director February 22, 2006 March 31, 2006 California
Carbofuran Use in Hawaii
(PDF* 83K and PDF* 15K)

(Bananas)		 Stephanie Plummer, OPP, USEPA

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 February 22, 2006 March 30, 2006 Hawaii
Carbofuran Use in Colorado and Wyoming Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Sandra McDonald, Colorado State University February 22, 2006 March 24, 2006 Colorado and Wyoming
CHEMIGATION        Back to top
Response to Opportunity for Comment on Chemigation -- Arizona
(PDF* 62K)		 EPA OPP Al Fournier, University of Arizona December 5, 2008 March 6, 2009 Arizona
Response to Opportunity for Comment on Chemigation -- Algaecide Use in Irrigation Systems in Hawaii
(PDF* 147K)		 EPA OPP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii December 5, 2008 March 6, 2009 Hawaii
Response to Opportunity for Comment on Chemigation -- PPG Industries
(PDF* 157K)		 EPA OPP Paul Malichky, PPG Industries December 5, 2008 March 5, 2009  
Hawaii Response to AHETF Proposed Chemigation Questions for Use by USDA (Word document) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii September 13, 2004 September 13, 2004 Hawaii
Chemigation Practices in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 44K) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ September 21, 2004 October 11, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
CHLORONEB        Back to top
Chloroneb Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 28KB) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ March 21, 2005 April 12, 2005 Pacific Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, and Washington
CHLOROTHALONIL        Back to top

Comments in Response to Petition to Modify or Revoke Tolerances Established for Alachlor, Chlorothalonil, Methomyl, Metribuzin, and Thiodicarb; Notice of Availability

Seed corn, celery, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, papaya

Peter Caulkins, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
CHLORPYRIFOS        Back to top
Response to Federal Register Docket on Petitions to Cancel Chlorpyrifos Uses (PDF* 39K) EPA OPP Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator October 17, 2007 December 6, 2007 Oregon
CHLORSULFURON        Back to top
Use of Aerial Applications of Chlorsulfuron in California, Particularly on Wheat and Barley Nicole Zinn, EPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director February 16, 2005 February 16, 2005 California
Chlorsulfuron Risk Assessment and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options (Phase 3 of 4 Phase Process); Notice of Availability (PDF* 28K) Susan Jennings, U.S. EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ September 24, 2004 October 29, 2004 Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
COPPER        Back to top
Copper Use in Hawaii -- Response to Additional Information Request

(Mango) 		Richard Michell, EPA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 March 8, 2007 March 26, 2007 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii -- Additional Information Request

(Mango) 		Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii Richard Michell, EPA March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii -- Response to Additional Information Request

(Mango and papaya) 		Richard Michell, EPA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 January 23, 2007 February 12, 2007 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii -- Additional Information Request

(Mango and papaya) 		Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii Richard Michell, EPA January 23, 2007 January 23, 2007 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii

(Bananas) 		Susan Anderson, Versar, Inc. Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 November 29, 2006 January 1, 2007 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii

(Bananas) 		Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii Susan Anderson, Versar, Inc. November 29, 2006 November 29, 2006 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii (PDF* 92K)

(Bananas, Papayas, Mangoes, Macadamia nuts, Vegetable Crops, Ornamentals) 		Ted Rogers, USDA, OPMP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii August 9, 2006 October 10, 2006 Hawaii
Copper Use in Hawaii (updated) and on Guam (for Copper Master Label Data File)

(Tree Crops, Vegetables, Litchi, Papaya, Betel Nuts) 		Ron Landis, Copper Sulfate Task Force

Ted Rogers, USDA, OPMP 		Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii February 24, 2006 June 22, 2006 Hawaii and Guam
Copper Use in Hawaii and on Guam (for Copper Master Label Data File)

(Tree Crops, Vegetables, Litchi, Papaya, Betel Nuts) 		Ron Landis, Copper Sulfate Task Force

Ted Rogers, USDA, OPMP 		Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii February 24, 2006 June 21, 2006 Hawaii and Guam
Copper Use on Coffee in Hawaii (for Copper Master Label Data File) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

Mike Kawate, University of Hawaii 		Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii February 24, 2006 March 24, 2006 Hawaii
Copper Use on Banana in Hawaii (for Copper Master Label Data File) Ron Landis, Copper Sulfate Task Force Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii February 24, 2006 March 24, 2006 Hawaii
Copper Use on Papaya in Hawaii (for Copper Master Label Data File) Ron Landis, Copper Sulfate Task Force Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii February 24, 2006 March 7, 2006 Hawaii
Request for Submission of Data for Copper Master Label Data File Western IPM Center Ted Rogers, USDA, OPMP February 24, 2006 February 24, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
COTTON GIN BYPRODUCTS         Back to top
Response to Request for Information on Use of Cotton Gin Byproducts in California Bernard Schneider, USEPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director February 23, 2007 February 25, 2007 California
CROP CYCLES, CALIFORNIA         Back to top
Response to Request for Information on Crop Cycles in California (PDF* 17K) Teung Chin, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director October 22, 2009 October 22, 2009 California
Request for Information on Crop Cycles in California Teung Chin, USDA Monisha Kaul, EPA October 22, 2009 October 22, 2009 California
CYCLOATE        Back to top
Impregnation of Cycloate Onto Dry Fertilizer and Impact of Proposed 48-Hour REI (PDF* 28K) Carmen Rodia, USEPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ (Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP)
March 26-29, 2004		 September 24, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washingon
Responses to Questions about Cycloate Use in Colorado Carmen Rodia, USEPA Sandra McDonald, Colorado State University (Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP)
March 26-29, 2004		 September 16, 2004 Colorado
Response to Cycloate (Ro-Neet) Use on Sugarbeets in Pacific Northwest (PDF* 28K) Carmen Rodia, USEPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ (Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP)
March 26-29, 2004		 September 7, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washingon
Response to Cycloate (Ro-Neet) Use in Pacific Northwest (PDF* 188K) Carmen Rodia, USEPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ (Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP)
March 26-29, 2004		 May 7, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washingon
Cycloate Information for Colorado Carmen Rodia, USEPA Sandra K. McDonald.
Colorado State University		 (Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP)
March 26-29, 2004		 April 29, 2004 Colorado
CYPERMETHRIN        Back to top
Response to EPA Use Closure Memo for Cypermethrin (PDF* 7K) Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 7, 2003 June 2, 2003 California
Revised Cypermethrin Use Closure Memo (PDF* 19K) Cypermethrin RED Team Mark Seaton, Chemical Review Manager, Special Review and Reregistration Division, EPA May 7, 2003 June 2, 2003 California
DACTHAL (DCPA)        Back to top
Comments on Federal Register Notice for DCPA: Sweet Potatoes, Beans, Yam Bean, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Turnips Jill Bloom, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa February 16, 2005 May 17, 2005 Hawaii and other Pacific Islands
Comments on Federal Register Notice for DCPA: Sweet Potatoes, Beans, Yam Bean, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Turnips Jill Bloom, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa February 16, 2005 May 13, 2005 Hawaii and other Pacific Islands
Comments on Federal Register Notice for DCPA: Sweet Potatoes Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa Jill Bloom, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA February 16, 2005 April 25, 2005 Hawaii and other Pacific Islands
Important Uses of DCPA in Hawaii: Beans

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa July 24, 2003 March 18, 2005 Hawaii
Important Uses of DCPA in Hawaii: Onions and Head and Chinese Cabbage Harold Coble, USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii July 24, 2003 September 5, 2003 Hawaii
DCPA Use on Minor Crops (Primarily Onions) in Pacific Northwest: Final Response (PDF* 77K) Jill Bloom, EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ July 24, 2003 August 25, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
DCPA (Dacthal) Use in California (Cole Crops, Onions, and Others) Harold Coble, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director July 24, 2003 July 24, 2003 California
DICAMBA        Back to top
Comments in Response to Dicamba Risk Assessment in Hawaii (Golf Courses, Seed Corn, Sugarcane, Asparagus) Kendra Tyler, OPP, USEPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa December 28, 2005 February 27, 2006 Hawaii
DICHLOROPROPENE        Back to top

Comments in Response to 1,3-Dichloropropene Risk Assessment; Notice of Availability

Pineapple in Hawaii

Diane Sherman, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 July 13, 2005 September 9, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
DICHLORVOS (DDVP)         Back to top
Response to Dichlorvos (DDVP) Information Request (Livestock in Arizona) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona July 13, 2007 July 27, 2007 Arizona
Response to Dichlorvos (DDVP) Information Request (Beef and Dairy Cattle in Pacific Northwest) Al Jennings, USDA Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator July 13, 2007 July 27, 2007 Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
Dichlorvos (DDVP) Information Request Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Jennings, USDA July 13, 2007 July 13, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
DICLORAN (Botran, DCNA)         Back to top
Botran (DCNA) Use in Pacific Northwest (Celery, Lettuce, Grapes, Succulent Beans, Stone Fruits, Christmas Trees, Conifers) Kent Smith, USDA-OPMP PNW Comment Coordinator March 14, 2006 March 31, 2006 Pacific Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington)
Botran (DCNA) Use in California (Celery, Lettuce, Grapes, Snap Beans, Stone Fruits, Christmas Trees, Conifers) Kent Smith, USDA-OPMP Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director March 14, 2006 March 31, 2006 California
DICOFOL        Back to top
Response to Application of Dicofol to Apricots, Nectarines or Peaches in California During 2002 Wilfred Burr, USDA-OPMP Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director November 4, 2004 November 4, 2004 California
Application of Dicofol to Apricots, Nectarines or Peaches in California During 2002 Don Atwood, Entomologist, Herbicide and Insecticide Branch, USEPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director November 4, 2004 November 4, 2004 California
DIMETHIPIN        Back to top
Dimethipin Use Rate on Cotton in Arizona Philip Poli,
USDA/Office of Pest Management Policy		 Peter Ellsworth, Arizona Pest Management Center May 9, 2005 May 15, 2005 Arizona
Dimethipin Use Rate on Cotton in California Philip Poli.
USDA/Office of Pest Management Policy		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 California
Dimethipin Use Rate on Cotton Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Philip Poli,
USDA/Office of Pest Management Policy		 May 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
DIMETHOATE        Back to top
Dimethoate Conference Call Followup

(leaf lettuce, melons, green beans, tomatoes)

 Stephanie Plummer, EPA OPP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 October 17, 2006 January 1, 2007 Hawaii
Dimethoate Conference Call Followup

(herbaceous ornamentals, corn [seed crop], soybeans [seed crop])

 Stephanie Plummer, EPA OPP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 October 17, 2006 November 27, 2006 Hawaii
Dimethoate Use on Cherries in Washington -- Comments in Response to Dimethoate Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision Document (PDF* 78K) OPP, USEPA PNW Comment Coordinator August 3, 2006 September 5, 2006 Washington
Dimethoate Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision Request for Comments (Replies Sought by September 12, 2006 )
 Western IPM Center Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Teung Chin, OPMP, USDA-ARS 		August 3, 2006 August 3, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Dimethoate Retreatment Interval for Succulent Peas in Pacific Northwest (PDF* 36K) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator March 15, 2006 March 17, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington
Dimethoate REIs for Cole Crops in California Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA David Holden, Holden Research and Consulting   March 15, 2006 California
Dimethoate Use in the Pacific Northwest Region (Christmas Trees and Woody Ornamentals) (PDF* 41KB) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Jane M. Thomas, PNW Workgroup Comment Coordinator March 16, 2006 March 30, 2006 Pacific Northwest region (Idaho, Oregon, Washington)
Dimethoate Use in the Pacific Northwest Region (Alfalfa Seed and Hay, Grass Seed, Succulent Peas) (PDF* 40KB) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Jane M. Thomas, PNW Workgroup Comment Coordinator March 3, 2006 March 10, 2006 Pacific Northwest region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington)
Dimethoate Use in Arizona (Cotton) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Peter Ellsworth, University of Arizona and Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director March 3, 2006 March 7, 2006 Arizona
Dimethoate Use in California (Alfalfa Seed and Hay, Field Corn/Popcorn, Citrus, Cotton, Grass Seed, Pears, Pecans, Peppers, Safflower, Wheat) (PDF* 45K) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director March 3, 2006 March 7, 2006 California
Dimethoate Use on Cherries in Idaho and Montana Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator February 16, 2006 February 16, 2006 Idaho and Montana
Dimethoate Use on Cherries in Idaho and Montana Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator 		Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA February 16, 2006 February 16, 2006 Idaho and Montana
Dimethoate Use on Celery, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts in California Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Belinda Platts, Dole Fresh Vegetables
 February 2, 2006 February 3, 2006 California
Dimethoate Use on Celery, Cauliflower, and Brussels Sprouts in California Belinda Platts, Dole Fresh Vegetables

Lori Berger, California Specialty Crops Council 		Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA February 2, 2006 February 3, 2006 California
Dimethoate Use in the Pacific Northwest (Less than 1% Crop Treated) (Alfalfa, Alfalfa Seed, Asparagus, Field Corn, Pear, Safflower, Sorghum, Wheat) (PDF* 63K) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator December 30, 2005 January 20, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington
Dimethoate Use in California (Less than 1% Crop Treated)(Alfalfa, Asparagus, Corn, Cotton, Grapefruit, Onions, Oranges, Spring Wheat, Peanuts, Pears, Sorghum, Tobacco, Wheat, Soybeans, and Safflower) (PDF* 57K) Teung F. Chin, OPMP, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director December 30, 2005 January 20, 2006 California
Dimethoate Use in California (Citrus, Broccoli, Cauliflower) (PDF* 60K) Phil Poli, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director October 4, 2005 October 21, 2005 California
Alternatives for the Use of Dimethoate on Succulent Beans and Peas in Pacific Northwest (PDF* 353K) Colwell S. Cook, EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ June 2, 2003 October 3, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Dimethoate Use on Succulent Beans and Peas in Pacific Northwest: Final Response (PDF* 144K) Pat Dobak, EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ June 2, 2003 August 19, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Dimethoate Use on Succulent Peas and Beans in Pacific Northwest (Sugar Snap Peas) Pat Dobak, EPA Doug Walsh, IPM Coordinator, Washington State University June 2, 2003 August 5, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Dimethoate Use in California (Broccoli, Cauliflower and Leaf Lettuce) EPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director June 2, 2003 June 2, 2003 California
Dimethoate Chemical Review (PDF* 705K) EPA PNW Comment Coordinator
December 12, 2002
 February 28, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington
EBDC        Back to top
Response to Information Request on EDBC Use on Potato in PNW (PDF* 30K) Kent Smith, USDA-ARS

Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator November 19, 2007 December 6, 2007 Alaska, Idaho, Washington
Response to Information Request on EDBC Use on Potato Kent Smith, USDA-ARS

Rick Melnicoe November 19, 2007 December 6, 2007 California
EBDCs and ETU (ETHYLENEBISDITHIOCARBAMATES OR EBDC AND ETHYLENE THIOUREA OR ETU)        Back to top
Comments in Response to Risk Mitigation Options for EBDC Fungicide Use on Papayas in Hawaii: Re-Entry Interval and Protective Clothing

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Wayne Nishijima, University of Hawaii

Richard Michell, USEPA

 Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii November 24, 2004 June 29, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to Risk Mitigation Options for EBDC Fungicide Use on Papayas in Hawaii Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii November 24, 2004 June 23, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to EBDC Fungicide Use on Macadamia Nuts and Coffee in Hawaii Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii November 24, 2004 June 8, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands

Comments in Response to the Notice of Availability of Certain Ethylenebisdithiocarbamates (EBDCs) and Ethylene Thiourea (ETU); Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options: American-affiliated Pacific Islands (with comments from the Hawaii Farm Bureau)

Docket OPP-2004-0078: Comment period: November 24, 2004 through February 22, 2005

Tawanda Spears, EPA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 November 24, 2004 February 18, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to the Notice of Availability of Certain Ethylenebisdithiocarbamates (EBDCs) and Ethylene Thiourea (ETU); Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options: American-affiliated Pacific Islands (Comments from Hawaii Florists and Shippers Association) Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii Eric S. Tanouye, President, Hawaii Florists and Shippers Association November 24, 2004 February 22, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to the Notice of Availability of Certain Ethylenebisdithiocarbamates (EBDCs) and Ethylene Thiourea (ETU); Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options: American-affiliated Pacific Islands (Comments from the Hawaii Orchid Growers Association) Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii Donald L. Eberly, President, Hawaii Orchid Growers Association November 24, 2004 February 16, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to the Notice of Availability of Certain Ethylenebisdithiocarbamates (EBDCs) and Ethylene Thiourea (ETU); Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options (Comments from Hawaii Papaya Industry Association)

Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substance, EPA

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 Loren Mochida, Director, Hawaii Papaya Industry Association November 24, 2004 February 4, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Comments in Response to the Notice of Availability of Certain Ethylenebisdithiocarbamates EBDCs) and Ethylene Thiourea (ETU); Risk Assessments and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options (Comments representing 75 Hawaii papaya growers contracting with Tropical Hawaiian Products)

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 Loren Mochida, Director, Hawaii Papaya Industry Association November 24, 2004 February 4, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
ENDOSULFAN        Back to top
Response to Information Request on Endosulfan Use on Pineapples in Hawaii
 Kaitlin Rienzo-Stack, EPA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii October 21, 2009 October 30, 2009 Hawaii
Information Request on Endosulfan Use on Pineapples in Hawaii
 Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii Kaitlin Rienzo-Stack, EPA October 21, 2009 October 21, 2009 Hawaii
Endosulfan Impact Assessment Information Request Response (Arid Southwest)
 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona

May 19, 2009 July 6 , 2009 Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Southern California
Endosulfan Impact Assessment Information Request

potato, tomato, cotton, apple, cucumber, squash, pumpkin, melons		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Ted Rogers, USDA

May 19, 2009 May 19, 2009 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Endosulfan Information Request on Risk Mitigation Measures Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Jennings, USDA

October 10, 2007 October 10, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
ETHOFUMESATE        Back to top

Comments in response to: Ethofumesate Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, Federal Register Notice

Golf courses (grasses and nutsedge)

 EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 30, 2005 May 31, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
ETHOPROP        Back to top
Use of Mocap EC in Bananas (PDF* 70K) Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

   December 6, 2005 Hawaii
Use of Mocap EC and Mocap 15G in Bananas (PDF* 78K) Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

   December 29, 2005 Hawaii
Use of Mocap EC and Mocap 15G in Bananas

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

   January 3, 2006 Hawaii
Use of Mocap EC and Mocap 15G in Bananas

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

   January 18, 2006 Hawaii
Use of Mocap EC and Mocap 15G in Bananas (PDF* 16 K) Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

   January 18, 2006 Hawaii
Use of Mocap EC and Mocap 15G in Bananas (PDF* 78K) Jacqueline Guerry, OPP, USEPA

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

   January 26, 2006 Hawaii
Response to Planned Cancellation of Ethoprop EC on Pineapples Teung F. Chin, OPMP, ARS

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 May 31, 2006 June 14, 2006 Hawaii
Planned Cancellation of Ethoprop EC on Pineapples Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Teung F. Chin, OPMP, ARS May 31, 2006 May 31, 2006 Hawaii
EUROPEAN PAPER WASPS AND ASIAN LADYBUGS
Response to European Paper Wasps and Asian Ladybugs (Lady Beetles) in Fruit: Threats to Colorado Grape, Peach, and Cherry Harvests

Sanda K. McDonald, Colorado State University

Rick Melnicoe, Western IPM Center

 Harold Larsen, Colorado State University August 11, 2005 August 17, 2005 Colorado
European Paper Wasps and Asian Ladybugs (Lady Beetles) in Fruit: Threats to Colorado Grape, Peach, and Cherry Harvests? Western IPM Center Wilfred Burr, USDA August 11, 2005 August 11, 2005 Colorado
FERBAM        Back to top
Ferbam: Use on Cherries and Grapes in PNW (PDF* 27K) Kent Smith,
USDA 		PNW Comment Coordinator March 22, 2007 April 2, 2007 Oregon, Washington
Ferbam: Use in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (PDF* 28K) Kent Smith,
USDA 		PNW Comment Coordinator July 6, 2004 July 15, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Ferbam: Voluntary Cancellation of Several Uses, Use in California Kent Smith,
USDA 		Rick Melnicoe,
WIPMC 		July 6, 2004 June 14, 2004 California
Ferbam: Voluntary Cancellation of Several Uses Rick Melnicoe,
WIPMC 		Kent Smith
USDA 		June 14, 2004 July 6, 2004 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
FLUAZIFOP
Fluazifop Information Request Response (Hawaii)

Endive, sweet potato, rhubarb 		Fred Salzman, IR-4

 

 Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii 		May 4, 2007 June 21, 2007 Hawaii
Fluazifop Information Request (additional crops)

Endive, sweet potato, rhubarb 		Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 Fred Salzman, IR-4 May 9, 2007 May 9 , 2007 Hawaii
Fluazifop Information Request Response (Hawaii)

Vegetable and fruit crops		 Fred Salzman, IR-4

 

 Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii 		May 4, 2007 May 10, 2007 Hawaii
Fluazifop Information Request

Various crops		 Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 Fred Salzman, IR-4 May 4, 2007 May 4, 2007 Hawaii
FORMETANATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Formetanate Hydrochloride Use on Alfalfa Grown for Seed, in California (PDF* 45K) Demson Fuller, USEPA Rick Melnicoe,
WIPMC 		November 17, 2005 November 29, 2005 California
MALATHION        Back to top
Response to Followup Questions on Response to Federal Register Notice on RED for Malathion (PDF* 119K)

(Collards, Swiss chard, watercress, mustard greens, fig, radishes, rutabaga, and spinach in Hawaii)

Eric Miederhoff, EPA

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 September 16, 2008 September 22, 2008 Hawaii
Followup Questions on Response to Federal Register Notice on RED for Malathion

(Collards, Swiss chard, watercress, and mustard greens in Hawaii)

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 Eric Miederhoff, EPA

September 16, 2008 September 16, 2008 Hawaii
Response to Federal Register Notice on RED for Malathion

(Miscellaneous crops in Hawaii)

Neil Anderson, EPA OPP Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 November 29, 2006 January 29, 2007 Hawaii
Malathion Risk Mitigation -- Additional Response 2

Thomas Moriarty, EPA OPP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii October 31 , 2006 October 31, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Risk Mitigation -- Additional Response 1

Thomas Moriarty, EPA OPP Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii October 24 , 2006 October 24, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use on Seed Corn - Additional Response

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii October 30 , 2006 October 31, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use on Seed Corn

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii October 18 , 2006 October 18, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use on Blueberries in PNW Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator October 27, 2006 October 27, 2006 Pacific Northwest
Malathion Use on Christmas Tree Plantations in California

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director September 27, 2006 September 27, 2006 California
Malathion Use on Christmas Tree Plantations in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 35K)

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA PNW Comment Coordinator September 27, 2006 October 10, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
Malathion Use on Christmas Tree Plantations in California

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director September 27, 2006 September 27, 2006 California
Watercress Residue Information

Tom Moriarty, OPP-USEPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa   July 19, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use Pattern Requirements for Hawaii

 Paul Whatling, Cheminova, Inc. Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa   July 19, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use on Various Food and Forage Crops in Hawaii

 Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa   May 25, 2006 Hawaii
Malathion Use on Papaya, Mango, Guava, and Passion Fruit in Hawaii (PDF* 81K)

Tom Moriarty, OPP-USEPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa   May 25, 2006 Hawaii
ULV, EC, and WP Malathion Use in California

 Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 8, 2006 May 22, 2006 California
ULV, EC, and WP Malathion Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 44K)

Barley, Oats, Wheat, Blueberries, Cherries, Pasture/Rangeland, Trees Grown for Pulp

 Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA PNW Comment Coordinator May 8, 2006 May 22, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
ULV Malathion Use in Arizona

 

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Fournier, University of Arizona May 8, 2006 May 22, 2006 Arizona
ULV, EC, and WP Malathion Use

 

 Western IPM Center Rick Melnicoe May 8, 2006 May 8, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Malathion Use on Table Grapes California (PDF* 396K)

 

 Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA Gabrielle Kirkland, California Grape & Tree Fruit League   April 28, 2006 California
Malathion Use on Citrus in California

 

 Tom Moriarty, EPA
Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Kearney Agricultural Center June 15, 2006 June 16, 2006 California
Malathion Use on Citrus in California

 

 Kari Mavian and Paul Whatling, Cheminova

Tom Moriarty, EPA

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA 		Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Kearney Agricultural Center April 24, 2006 April 27, 2006 California
Malathion: Proposed Risk Mitigation Measure for Non-ULV Formulations (PDF* 49KB)

Caneberries, Cherry, Mint, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Pasture/Rangeland, Strawberry

Teung F. Chin, OPP, ARS-USDA NW Comment Coordinator April 6, 2006 April 27, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
Malathion Use on Almonds in California

Teung F. Chin, USDA Gabriele Ludwig, Almond Board of California March 9, 2006 March 9, 2006 California
Comments in response to: Malathon; Revised Risk Assessments, Notice of Availability, and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options; Federal Register Notice (PDF* 30K)

Macadamia nuts, pineapple, papaya, vegetable crops (general), seed corn, ornamental use, orchids, jasmine (pikake)

 EPA Docket Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa September 23, 2005 November 22, 2005 Hawaii
Use of Malathion on Dates in California (PDF* 44K) Teung F. Chin,
USDA 		Rick Melnicoe,
WIPMC 		November 18, 2005 November 21, 2005 California
Use of Malathion on Citrus in California (PDF* 44K) Teung F. Chin,
USDA 		Rick Melnicoe,
WIPMC 		October 25, 2005 November 1, 2005 California
Use of Malathion in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (PDF* 64K) Teung F. Chin,
USDA 		PNW Comment Coordinator May 20, 2004 July 16, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Malathion Use Sites for Oregon and Washington (Excel Chart) Teung F. Chin,
USDA 		PNW Comment Coordinator May 20, 2004 July 16, 2004 Oregon and Washington
MANCOZEB        Back to top
Comments on Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in California on Processed Tomatoes

Richard Michell, USEPA, OPP, BEAD

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC

 Charles J. Rivara, Director, California Tomato Research Institute, Inc. August 2, 2005 August 2, 2005 California
Response to Comments Sought on Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in California (Tomatoes and Cucumbers) Richard Michell, USEPA, OPP, BEAD Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC August 2, 2005 August 2, 2005 California
Comments Sought on Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in California (Tomatoes and Cucumbers) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Richard Michell, USEPA, OPP, BEAD August 2, 2005 August 2, 2005 California

Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in Pacific Northwest

Apples, asparagus, Christmas trees, cranberry, grapes, greenhouse cut flowers, potatoes, sugarbeet, turf

Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

 PNW Comment Coordinator June 29, 2005 July 22, 2005 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in Arizona

Turf Use

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Fournier, University of Arizona June 29, 2005 July 20, 2005 Arizona

Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in Colorado

Apples, grapes, potatoes, sugarbeets, cucurbits

Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC

 Sandra K. McDonald, Colorado State University June 29, 2005 July 20, 2005 Colorado

Effect of Proposed Mancozeb Mitigation Measures in Hawaii

Greenhouse cut flowers, banana, cucurbits

Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC

 Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa June 29, 2005 July 20, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands

Mancozeb Mitigation Measures: Responses Sought by July 20, 2005

Greenhouse cut flowers, cranberry, bananas, tobacco, apples, Christmas trees, turf, potatoes and sugar beets, asparagus, cucurbits, tomato, and grapes

Western IPM Center

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC

Dhol Herzi, USDA

 June 29, 2005 June 29, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
MCPB        Back to top

MCPB Use on Canning Peas in Oregon and Washington

Harold Coble, OPMP, ARS-USDA

PNW Comment Coordinator July 10, 2006 July 10, 2006 Oregon, Washington

MCPB Use on Canning Peas in California

Harold Coble, OPMP, ARS-USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 10, 2006 July 10, 2006 California
METALDEHYDE        Back to top

Metaldehyde/Iron Phosphate Cost Comparison -- PNW
(Nursery/ornamentals)

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator December 12, 2006 December 18, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington

Metaldehyde Use in California
(Citrus)

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Kearney Agricultural Center May 11, 2006 May 22, 2006 California

Metaldehyde and Other Snail and Slug Chemicals Used in California in 2004 (PDF* 21KB)

Home, Garden, and Public lands

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director April 6, 2006 May 10, 2006 California

Metaldehyde Use to Control Snails and Slugs (PDF* 48KB)

Home, Garden, and Public lands

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director April 6, 2006 May 10, 2006 California

Metaldehyde Use in the Pacific Northwest
(Mint)

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

PNW Comment Coordinator

Rocky Lundy, Mint Industry Research Council 		April 6, 2006 May 8, 2006 Pacific Northwest

Metaldehyde Use in Hawaii (PDF* 119K)

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa April 6, 2006 April 28, 2006 Hawaii

Metaldehyde Use in Arizona (PDF* 11K)

 Wilfred Burr, OPP, US EPA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Al Fournier, University of Arizona 		April 6, 2006 April 27, 2006 Arizona

Metaldehyde Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 64K)

(Grass Seed, Ornamentals, Berries, Clover Seed, Vegetable Seed Crops, Brassica and Leafy Vegetables, Homeowner Use)

 Jill Bloom, Review Manager, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA

PNW Comment Coordinator April 6, 2006 April 27, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
METAM SODIUM        Back to top

Comments in Response to Metam Sodium Risk Assessment; Notice of Availability

Vegetable Crops, Ginger, and Anthurium

Mark Seaton, Office of Pesticide Programs, US EPA

Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa   September 12, 2005 Hawaii
METHOMYL        Back to top
Methomyl Information Request Response (Hawaii)

 

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa

 August 27, 2007 September 6, 2007 Hawaii
Methomyl Information Request

Grapes

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Al Jennings, USDA

August 27, 2007 August 27, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)

Comments in Response to Petition to Modify or Revoke Tolerances Established for Alachlor, Chlorothalonil, Methomyl, Metribuzin, and Thiodicarb; Notice of Availability

Seed corn, celery, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, papaya

Peter Caulkins, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
METHOMYL/THIODICARB        Back to top

Response to Request for Information on Methomyl/Thiodicarb Use -- Arizona and California (PDF* 207K)

(Corn and head lettuce)

Colwell Cook, EPA

Al Fournier, University of Arizona February 21, 2007 March 7, 2007 Arizona, California

Response to Request for Information on Methomyl/Thiodicarb Use -- PNW (PDF* 28K)

(Corn and head lettuce)

Colwell Cook, EPA

PNW Comment Coordinator

February 21, 2007 March 6, 2007 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
METHYL BROMIDE        Back to top

Comments in Response to Methyl Bromide Risk Assessment for Fumigant Pesticide; Notice of Availability (PDF* 16K)

Ginger

EPA Docket

Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa

 July 13, 2005 September 14, 2005 Hawaii
METHYL PARATHION        Back to top
Methyl Parathion Use in Onion Production (PDF* 52K) Cheminova PNW Comment Coordinator March 24, 2003 April 2, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Methyl Parathion Chemical Review (PDF* 151K) EPA PNW Comment Coordinator October 3, 2002 December 12, 2002 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington
METRIBUZIN        Back to top

Comments in Response to Petition to Modify or Revoke Tolerances Established for Alachlor, Chlorothalonil, Methomyl, Metribuzin, and Thiodicarb; Notice of Availability

Seed corn, celery, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, papaya

Peter Caulkins, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2005 May 9, 2005 Hawaii and the American Pacific islands
MRLs (Taiwan)         Back to top
Response to Request for Information on Taiwan MRL Changes -- Hawaii (PDF* 129K)

(Papaya)		 Dhol Herzi, USDA OPMP Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa
 March 4, 2009 March 27, 2009 Hawaii
MSMA        Back to top

Comments in Response to Federal Register Notice on Organic Arsenical Herbicides Reregistration Eligibility Decision

(Turfgrass)

 Lance Wormell, EPA Office of Pesticide Programs

Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa

Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa

 August 9, 2006 and October 27, 2006 December 13, 2006 Hawaii
NAPROPAMIDE        Back to top
Response to Napropamide Use in California Harold D. Coble, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 8, 2005 August 23, 2005 California
Napropamide Use in Nursery Stock in the Pacific Northwest Harold D. Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 PNW Comment Coordinator July 8, 2005 August 23, 2005 Pacific Northwest
Napropamide Use in Blueberries, Caneberries, Brassicas, Cranberry, Currant, Filbert, Grape, Kiwifruit, Mint, Nursery and Rhubarb in the Pacific Northwest Harold D. Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 PNW Comment Coordinator July 8, 2005 August 1, 2005 Pacific Northwest
Napropamide Use in Sweet Potatoes in Hawaii Harold D. Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

 Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa July 8, 2005 August 1, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Napropamide Use in Strawberries in California Monisha Kaul, Office of Pesticide Programs, US Environmental Protection Agency Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 8, 2005 July 25, 2005 California
Napropamide Use in Arizona Harold D. Coble, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 8, 2005 July 18, 2005 Arizona
Napropamide Use in California Demson Fuller, EPA

Harold D. Coble, USDA

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director July 8, 2005 July 8, 2005 California
Napropamide Use in Western Region Harold D. Coble, USDA Demson Fuller, EPA July 8, 2005 July 8, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
NICOTINE        Back to top
Nicotine Use: Pacific Northwest Response Wilfred Burr, USDA; Cook Colwell, USDA Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator

 

 May 8, 2007 May 25, 2007 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Nicotine Use: Arizona Response Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona

 

 May 8, 2007 May 25, 2007 Arizona
Request for Information: Nicotine Use Wilfred Burr, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director May 8, 2007 May 8, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
NON-SOYBEAN LEGUMINOUS CROPS        Back to top
Request for Assistance: Quarantine Exemption for Non-Soybean Leguminous Crops in California Kent Smith, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005 California
Request for Assistance: Quarantine Exemption for Non-Soybean Leguminous Crops in Western Region Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Kent Smith, USDA January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
OIL        Back to top
Mineral Oil Use on Stored Corn and Sorghum in California Bentley Gregg, USEPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director June 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 California
Oil Use on Citrus - Arizona Response Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona May 15, 2006 June 2, 2006 Arizona
Oil Use on Citrus - California Response Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Beth Grafton-Cardwell, Kearney Agricultural Center May 15, 2006 May 22, 2006 California
Oil Use on Citrus Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Wilfred Burr, OPMP, USDA May 15, 2006 May 15, 2006 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
ORNAMENTALS, WOODY         Back to top
Request for Information on Woody Ornamentals in California Jacqueline Guerry, USEPA Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2006 March 21, 2006 Hawaii
OXAMYL         Back to top
Arizona Response to Request for Information on Oxamyl Use in California and Arizona

(PDF* 64K) 		Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director
 Al Fournier, University of Arizona July 29, 2009 August 20, 2009 Arizona
Request for Information on Oxamyl Use in California and Arizona

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director

Linda Herbst, WIPMC Associate Director 		Ted Rogers, USDA-ARS July 29, 2009 July 29, 2009 California and Arizona
PCNB (Fungicide)        Back to top
Response to Federal Register Notice on PCNB RED Notice of Availability and Third Extension of Comment Period

(Miscellaneous crops in Hawaii) 		Jill Bloom, EPA OPP Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

 August 2, 2006 January 8, 2007 Hawaii
Response to Federal Register Notice on PCNB RED Notice of Availability and Third Extension of Comment Period - PNW

(Potatoes, ornamental bulbs, turfgrass) 		Jill Bloom, EPA OPP Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator

 

 August 2, 2006 December 27, 2006 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
PCNB as seed treatment in Pacific Northwest (Barley, Peas) Kent Smith,OPMP, USDA Jane M. Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator March 6, 2006 March 10, 2006 Pacific Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montan, Utah, Washington)

More Information on PCNB Critical Uses in California

Beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, landscape plants, peach, pepper, potato, tomato

 Jill Bloom, EPA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director July 7, 2005 July 8, 2005 California

More Information Sought on PCNB Critical Uses in California

Cotton, garlic, ornamentals, peanuts, peppers, potatoes, snapbeans, soybeans, tomatoes

 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Jill Bloom, EPA February 7, 2005 July 7, 2005 California
Response to Information Request on PCNB Use on Ornamentals in California Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Stephen N. Wegulo, Plant Pathology, UC Riverside February 7, 2005 March 17, 2005 California
Request for Information on PCNB Use on Ornamentals in California Stephen N. Wegulo, Plant Pathology, UC Riverside Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director February 7, 2005 February 7, 2005 California
Request for Information from Western Region on PCNB Use on Ornamentals Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Kent Smith, USDA February 7, 2005 February 7, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Critical Uses of Fungicide PCNB (Replies Sought by February 18, 2005) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Kent Smith, USDA January 28, 2005 January 28, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Critical Uses of Fungicide PCNB: Colorado: peppers and potatoes Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Sandra K. McDonald, Colorado State University January 28, 2005 February 22, 2005 Colorado
Critical Uses of Fungicide PCNB in the Pacific Northwest: cotton, garlic, ornamentals, peppers, potatoes, succulent beans, soybeans, tomatoes, and turf

Harold Coble, USDA

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

 PNW Comment Coordinator+ January 28, 2005 February 23, 2005 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, and Washington
PERMETHRIN        Back to top
Permethrin Use in Hawaii Jacqueline Guerry, USEPA Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2006 March 21, 2006 Hawaii
Permethrin Use in California (Alfalfa; Apple; Pear; Cherries; Peach/Nectarine; Asparagus; Avocado; Broccoli; Brussels Sprout; Capbbage; Cauliflower; Cantaloupe; Cucumber; Pumpkin; Squash; Watermelon; Eggplant; Peppers; Tomato; Celery; Spinach; Collards; Greens, Turnip; Corn; Sweet Corn; Garlic; Onion; Horseradish; Papaya; Potato; Soybean) Wilfred Burr, OPMP, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director March 9, 2006 March 16, 2006 California
Permethrin Use in Pacific Northwest (Alfalfa, Vegetable Crops, Vegetable Seed Crops, Corn, Filbert, Potato) Wilfred Burr, OPMP, USDA Jane Thomas, PNW Comment Coordinator March 9, 2006 March 16, 2006 Pacific Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington)
Permethrin Use in Hawaii Jacqueline Guerry, USEPA Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 9, 2006 March 15, 2006 Hawaii
Permethrin Use in Arizona Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC Director Al Fournier, University of Arizona March 9, 2006 March 15, 2006 Arizona
PESTICIDE EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS (SECTION 18)        Back to top
Streamlining Section 18 for Pesticides, Emergency Exemption Process Revisions  (PDF* 28K) Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ September 9, 2004 November 2, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
PESTICIDES, GENERAL        Back to top
Use of Herbicides on Rangeland and on Acreage Under Contract in Conservation Reserve Program (PDF* 64K) Harold D. Coble, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator August 30, 2004 September 24, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Proposed Joint Counterpart Regulations for Consultations Under Endangered Species Act Gary Frazer, Endangered Species, U. S. Fish and Wildlife PNW Comment Coordinator

April 14, 2004

 January 30, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington
Necessary Pesticide Applications for the Remainder of 2003 in Oregon Burleson Smith, USDA Paul C. Jepson, Director, Integrated Plant Protection Center, Oregon State University August 29, 2003 September 23, 2003 Oregon
Necessary Pesticide Applications for the Remainder of 2003 in Washington Burleson Smith, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ August 29, 2003 August 29, 2003 Washington
Information on Pesticide Applications Remaining in 2003 for Coastal Counties of California Burleson Smith, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director August 29, 2003 August 29, 2003 California (coastal counties north of San Francisco--Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte)
Information on Pesticide Applications Remaining in 2003 for California and the Pacific Northwest Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Burleson Smith, USDA August 29, 2003 August 29, 2003 California and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho)
PROPICONAZOLE        Back to top
Propiconazole Use in Hawaii (Ornamental Palms) Tara Chandgoyal, USEPA Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa May 18, 2006 May 18, 2006 Hawaii
PYRETHRINS

Comments in response to: Pyrethrins Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, Federal Register Notice

Mosquito control, ornamentals, food processing/storage, small farms and nurseries

 EPA Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa March 30, 2005 June 27, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
RODENTICIDES        Back to top

Response to EPA Docket on Proposed Rodenticide Risk Mitigation Decision

Livestock industry in Hawaii

Kelly Sherman, EPA

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 March 14, 2007 May 16, 2007 Hawaii
SIMAZINE        Back to top

Comments in Response to the Simazine Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Options; Notice of Availability

Golf Courses and Macadamia Nuts in Hawaii

Diane Sherman, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii

Dr. Michael Kawate, UHM-CTAHR, Dept. of Plant and Environment Protection Services, Honolulu, Hawaii

 July 13, 2005 September 12, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Simazine Use on Golf Courses in Arizona Harold Coble, USDA Kai Umeda, University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension November 30, 2004 January 4, 2005 Arizona
Simazine Use on Turfgrass in Hawaii (Microsoft Word document) Harold Coble, USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii November 30, 2004 December 17, 2004 Hawaii
Simazine Use on Turfgrass in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington (PDF* 76K) Harold Coble, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ November 30, 2004 December 7, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington
Risk Assessments for Simazine Use on Turfgrass in California Harold Coble, USDA (regarding Novembr 29, 2004 request from Diane Sherman, EPA) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director November 30, 2004 November 30, 2004 California
SOIL FUMIGANTS         Back to top
BEAD Soil Fumigant Impact Assessment Request for Information -- Oregon
(Berries)		 Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator Joe DeFrancesco, Oregon State University March 9, 2007 August 24 , 2007 Oregon
BEAD Soil Fumigant Impact Assessment Request for Information -- Pacific Northwest Response
(Blueberry, lettuce, mint, red raspberry, sugarbeet, tree fruit, vegetable seed) 		Al Jennings, USDA Jane Thomas, Pacific Northwest Comment Coordinator March 9, 2007 April 6, 2007 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington
BEAD Soil Fumigant Impact Assessment Request for Information -- Additional Arizona Response
(Melons)		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Fournier, University of Arizona March 9, 2007 April 25, 2007 Arizona
BEAD Soil Fumigant Impact Assessment Request for Information -- Arizona Response
(Melons, spinach, fallow land)		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Fournier, University of Arizona March 9, 2007 April 6, 2007 Arizona
BEAD Soil Fumigant Impact Assessment Request for Information
(Numerous crops)		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Al Jennings, USDA March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
STREPTOMYCIN AND OXYTETRACYCLINE        Back to top
Streptomycin and Oxytetracycline Use in Hawaii Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Dr. Michael Kawate and Cathy Tarutani, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, University of Hawaii-Manoa May 19, 2005 June 10, 2005 American-affiliated Pacific Islands: Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau, and the Marshall Islands
Streptomycin and Oxytetracycline Use in the Pacific Northwest (PDF* 50K)

Apples and Pears, Beans, Nursery/Ornamentals, Potatoes 		Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator May 19, 2005 June 9, 2005 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Washington
Streptomycin and Oxytetracycline Use in California (Apples and Pears) Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 19, 2005 May 24, 2005 California
Streptomycin and Oxytetracycline Use in Western Region (Apples and Pears) Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Dhol Herzi, Office of Pest Management Policy, USDA May 19, 2005 May 19, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
TAU-FLUVALINATE         Back to top
Tau-fluvalinate Use in Ornamental Agriculture Industry in Hawaii (PDF* 10K)


Orchids, pikake (jasmine), ginger, heliconia, cut flowers and foliage		 Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii November 16, 2005 December 16, 2005 Hawaii
TETRACHLORVINPHOS        Back to top
Tetrachlorvinphos: Use of WP and Dust Formulations in Hawaii Kent Smith, USDA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii May 2, 2005 May 16, 2005 Hawaii
Tetrachlorvinphos: Use of WP and Dust Formulations in the Pacific Northwest Kent Smith, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ May 2, 2005 May 12, 2005 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Tetrachlorvinphos: Use of WP and Dust Formulations in California Kent Smith, USDA Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director May 2, 2005 May 11, 2005 California
Tetrachlorvinphos: Use of WP and Dust Formulations in the Western Region Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director Kent Smith, USDA May 2, 2005 May 2, 2005 Western Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and other Pacific territories, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
THIRAM        Back to top
Information on the Use of Thiram in the Pacific Northwest, Most Importantly, the Vegetable Seed Industry (PDF* 380K) Kent Smith, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ August 5, 2004 August 19, 2004 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
TRIADIMEFON        Back to top
Percent Crop Treated (%CT) Data on Application of Triadimefon to Pineapples in Hawaii Samuel Ary, OPP EPA Cathy Tarutani, American-affiliated Pacific Islands (API) Comment Coordinator, University of Hawaii September 13, 2005 October 17, 2005 Hawaii
VINCLOZOLIN        Back to top
Vinclozolin on Succulent Beans (PDF* 34K) EPA PNW Comment Coordinator+ March 26, 2003 April 23, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
ZIRAM        Back to top
Ziram Final Response for Pacific Northwest (PDF* 135K) Kent Smith, USDA PNW Comment Coordinator+ October 22, 2003 November 13, 2003 Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Use of Ziram on Nectarines in California Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director; Kent Smith, USDA Gary VanSickle, California Tree Fruit Agreement. October 22, 2003 October 31, 2003 California
Proposed Ziram Revocations and Cancellations in New Mexico

Kent Smith, USDA, Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director

 Natalie Goldberg, New Mexico October 22, 2003 October 23, 2003 New Mexico
Proposed Ziram Revocations and Cancellations, Affecting Commodities in the Western Region Western Region State Contacts

Rick Melnicoe, WIPMC director, with letter from Kent L. Smith, USDA

 October 22, 2003 (Replies sought by November 21, 2003) Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii and Other Pacific Islands, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
+ Pacific Northwest Coalition Comment Coordinator

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