Reregistration Notification Network (RNN) Archives
1996 - 1997

The Reregistration Notification Network (RNN) is a cooperative effort of the National Pesticide Impact Assessment Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-NAPIAP), Interregional Project No. 4 (IR-4), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the American Crop Protection Association (ACPA).

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1996-1997 ARCHIVES (This Page)

10/24/97
       NAPIAP Commodity Assessment report on Asparagus.
       Database of agricultural Section 18 actions of past 5 years
       Proposed cancellation: dienochlor (Pentac)
       Use deletions and reregistration status: thiophanate-methyl (Topspin M)
       Use deletions and tolerance revocations: vinclozolin (Ronilan, Ornalin)

8/18/97
       USEPA's schedule for tolerance reassessments as required by the Food Quality and
         Protection Act (FQPA)

7/24/97
       Cancellation of several uses: methamidophos (Monitor)

7/15/97
       Tolerances that may be lost due to the Food Quality and Protection Act (FQPA)

6/9/97
        Use deletions and reregistration status: carbofuran (Furadan)
        End of production: fonofos (Dyfonate)
        Registration management of misuse of: methyl parathion

4/12/97
       Use deletions and reregistration status:carbofuran(Furadan), triadimefon (Bayleton)
       Revocation of tolerances of some canceled uses: propargite (Omite, Comite)

11/1/96
       Reregistration status: ferbam, methomyl
       A listing of withdrawn tolerance revocations due to the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)

RNN 12/24/97

Agreement on the cancellation of Rid-A-Bird Perch 1100 solution by 1999 (a product containing fenthion) (RNN 12/24/97)

Rid-A-Bird, Inc. has entered an agreement with the USEPA to voluntarily cancel their product, Rid-A-Bird Perch 1100 Solution, by 3/1/99. All use of the product is prohibited after 10/1/99, and the registrant has agreed to recall any leftover stocks from distributors and users by 12/1/99.

Rid-A-Bird Perch 1100 Solution is registered to control starlings, English sparrows, and pigeons which land or roost in and around agricultural buildings and structures. These nuisance birds can damage food and feed crops. Moreover, nuisance birds can threaten public health and safety through bird related industrial accidents and the spread of disease. Also, these birds may be carriers of transmittable diseases to livestock.

The USEPA's concerns are based on evidence that this product poses a significant risk of poisoning to protected predatory birds which feed on the birds poisoned by Rid-A-Bird Perch 1100 Solution. To mitigate this risk, the manufacturer has agreed to make label changes to this product by 5/1/98 which prohibit use in starling roosting areas.

Other registered uses of fenthion are unaffected by this action. They are mosquito abatement for public health reasons and lice control on cattle and hogs.

For Rid-A-Bird product information: Mr. Keith Wilson Rid-A-Bird Inc. Phone 319-732-3970 Fax 319-732-3971

For additional fenthion information: Dr. John Thornton Bayer Corporation-Agricultural Division Phone 816-242-2255 Fax 816-242-2738

For regulatory questions: Mr. William Wooge EPA, Special Review Branch Phone 703-308-8794 Fax 703-308-8773 wooge.william@epamail.epa.gov

Abstracted list of Section 18s now available on the Web. (RNN 12/24/97)

An abstracted list of Section 18s (Emergency Exemptions) are now available on the USEPA Web Site. The list contains exemptions received over the past year, and catalogs their progression from USEPA receipt to acceptance with biweekly updates. They can be viewed at: http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/section18/

Source: EPA Press Advisory #R-165, 11/14/97

RNN 10/24/97

NAPIAP Commodity Assessment report on asparagus (RNN 10/24/97).

Recently a NAPIAP Commodity Assessment report on asparagus has been completed. Titled, "Biologic & Economic Assessment of the Impact of Pesticide Use on Asparagus," it is authored by Steve Eskelsen, Alan Schreiber, Scott Crawford, and Raymond J. Folwell. Copies of this 89-page report can be purchased for $6.50/copy (Washington State residents need to add 7.5% sales tax). Request the report, mentioning the title and the number, MISC0193, from:

Washington State University
Bulletins Office
Cooper Publications Building
Pullman, WA 99164-5912
Phone 1-800-723-1763

Checks payable to: Cooperative Extension Publications

Database of agricultural Section 18 actions over the past five years (RNN 10/24/97).

Registration information about Emergency Exemptions (Section 18s) has always been difficult to obtain. We have catalogued all the agricultural Section 18 actions over the past five years into a database that can be sorted or searched however one chooses. The database contains fields on each Emergency Exemption for the: crop affected, pesticide used, pest(s) managed, state where used, type of exemption, use start date, use end date, and Federal Register citation. We have created a hard copy report that sorts this information by crop then pesticide then state (43 pages). This report and/or the database from which it was derived can be obtained by requesting them from:

Ms. Betty Gibson
USDA/ARS/NAPIAP
Phone 301-504-8846
Fax 301-504-8063
Email 6404411@mcimail.com

Dienochlor (Pentac) to be canceled (RNN 10/24/97).

Novartis Crop Protection has proposed cancellation of all the registered uses of their miticide, dienochlor (Pentac), due to the cost of reregistration. The registered uses include nut trees (nonbearing), fruit trees (nonbearing), and a wide variety of ornamental herbaceous and woody plants. They are willing to consider any offers to purchase this product or support its registration.

For additional information contact:

Mr. Chuck Buffington
Novartis Turf and Ornamentals
Phone 910-632-2513
Fax 910-632-2653
chuck.buffington@cp.novartis.com

Source: Personal communication with Novartis, 10/14/97

Thiophanate-methyl (Topsin M) use deletion of celery (RNN 10/24/97).

Elf Atochem plans to delete celery from their label of the fungicide, thiophanate-methyl, due to economic considerations. They plan to continue to support the other registered uses of thiophanate-methyl during reregistration. The following is the current registration status of thiophanate-methyl:

Registered uses supported by elf atochem which are expected to be reregistered: almonds, apples, apricots, beans, cherries, conifer plantings, cucumbers, melons, nectarines, onions, ornamentals (herbaceous and woody), peaches, peanuts, pecans, plums, potatoes, prunes, pumpkins, soybeans, squash, strawberries, sugar beets, turf, and wheat.

Registered uses unsupported and expected to be canceled: celery.

For additional information contact:

Ms. Rebecca Clemmer
Elf Atochem North America
Phone 215-419-7667
Fax 215-419-7243

Source: Personal communication with Elf Atochem, 9/23/97

Vinclozolin (Ronilan, Ornalin) use deletions and tolerance revocations (RNN 10/24/97).

BASF has requested and USEPA has accepted the deletion of several uses from the labels of their fungicide, vinclozolin (Ronilan, Ornalin). The uses to be deleted are grapes, plums, prunes, tomatoes, and ornamental turf (noncommercial uses).

BASF has requested these deletions in order to obtain a new registration for succulent beans. Without these deletions, the USEPA found the aggregate dietary risk from exposure to vinclozolin was too great to allow a new registration on succulent beans. Vinclozolin has been identified by the USEPA as an endocrine disruptor. Reregistration is expected to end in 1998, but the current registration situation is:

Registered uses supported by BASF which are expected to be reregistered: apricots, beans (succulent), cherries, chicory (SLN in CA), cucumbers (import tolerance only), endive (SLN in CA,NC,SC), grapes (wine) (import tolerance only), kiwi (SLN in CA,SC), lettuce, nectarines, onions, ornamentals(herbaceous & woody), peaches, peppers (import tolerance only), raspberries, stone fruit, strawberries, and turf (ornamental) (for commercial uses). *SLN = Special Local Need or 24(c) in the indicated state(s)

Registered uses unsupported and expected to be deleted: grapes (other than wine grapes for import), plums, prunes, redwood (forest), tomatoes, and turf (ornamental) (for noncommercial uses).

BASF is currently producing products with the above changes. Existing stocks of products with the previously approved labeling may be sold, distributed, or used by retailers, distributors, or end-user until such supplies are exhausted.

Tolerances were affected by a separate Federal Register notice on 8/27/97.

The USEPA proposed the revocation of tolerances on raw agricultural commodities (RACS) for grapes (other than wine grapes), plums, prunes and tomatoes; food additive tolerances for raisins and prunes; and animal feed tolerances for grape pomace. The tolerance for stone fruits will be changed to stone fruits, except plums and prunes; and grapes will be changed to wine grapes.

For product information:

Dr. Abe Tobia
BASF Corporation
Phone 919-547-2972
Fax 919-547-2880
tobia@basf.com

For regulatory information:

Mr. Mark Wilhite
EPA, Special Review Branch
PHONE 703-308-8586
FAX 703-308-8041
wilhite.mark@epamail.epa.gov

Sources: Federal Register 62:43327-43328 8/13/97 and 62:45377-45380 8/27/97

RNN 8/18/97

USEPA's schedule for tolerance reassessments as required by FQPA (RNN 8/18/97).

Enclosed is the latest notice of the Reregistration Notification Network (RNN) dated August 18, 1997. This issue of the RNN contains notice of the USEPA's schedule for tolerance reassessments as required by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). This is a major undertaking that will look at almost 10,000 tolerances and exemptions and take about 9 years to complete as scheduled. We expect this will result in the loss of many tolerances and pesticide uses.

PESTICIDE TOLERANCE REASSESSMENT UNDER FQPA

The USEPA has announced its schedule for reassessing tolerances for pesticide residues in or on raw and processed foods as required by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). Under this new law (enacted 8/3/96), the USEPA is required to reassess all existing tolerances and exemptions from tolerances (almost 10,000) for both active and inert ingredients. In reassessing tolerances, the USEPA must consider the aggregate exposure to the pesticide; cumulative effects from other pesticides with a common mode of toxicity; whether there is an increased susceptibility from exposure to the pesticide to infants and children; and whether the pesticide produces an effect in humans similar to an effect produced by a naturally occurring estrogen or other endocrine effects. In its review of these tolerances and exemptions, the USEPA must meet the following time table: 33 percent of applicable tolerances and exemptions must be reviewed by August 1999, 66 percent by August 2002, and 100 percent by August 2006. FQPA also requires that by 8/3/97, the USEPA publish a schedule of its reassessment of these tolerances and exemptions. The notice described here satisfies that requirement.

The list is too voluminous for publication here, but it can be reviewed by consulting the Federal Register (reference below), EPA's web site at www.epa.gov, or by requesting a copy from Jeff Morris at EPA. Additional materials on tolerance reassessment may also be found on EPA's web site. In all, there are a total of 469 pesticides or EPA classified high-hazard inert ingredients with food use tolerances scheduled for reassessment. Also, an additional 823 inert ingredient exemptions will be dealt with toward the end of the reassessment of tolerances.

The list has been broken into three groups. In general, tolerances and exemptions for Group 1 pesticides will be subject to reassessment first, followed by Groups 2 and 3. This grouping reflects the overall scheduling priorities for tolerance reassessment, although these three groups may not correspond directly with the three FQPA deadlines mentioned above. Group 1 is made up of chemicals in pesticide products that appear to pose the highest risk. It includes the organophosphate, carbamate, and organochlorine classes, and probable and some possible human carcinogens. Also included are EPA classified high-hazard inert ingredients, any pesticides that exceed their reference dose, and any tolerance that is being proposed for revocation. Group 2 is comprised of possible human carcinogens not included in Group 1, all remaining pesticides subject to reregistration, and others based on scheduling considerations. Group 3 contains biological pesticides, those inert ingredients not dealt with in Group 1, and those post-1984 pesticides with tolerances or exemptions not yet reassessed under FQPA.

The USEPA welcomes responses to this schedule from interested parties and the general public. Although it became effective on publication in the Federal Register, this list may change as conditions warrant. The USEPA intends to provide periodic updates of its progress on tolerance reassessment. Currently, they are especially interested in: (1) if respondents believe there are pesticides that should appear on the list but are omitted from it, or (2) if respondents believe there are pesticides that should be dropped from the list. Written comments to this notice, containing the docket control number OPP-300523, should be sent to both Jeff Morris and the Public Information Branch of EPA.

For additional information: Mr. Jeff Morris EPA, Special Review Branch Phone 703-308-8029 Fax 703-308-8041 morris.jeffrey@epamail.epa.gov

Send comments to Jeff Morris and: Public Information Branch (7506C) EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov

Source: Federal Register 62:42019-42030 8/4/97

RNN 7/24/97

Notice of the deletion, effective the end of this year, of several methamidophos (Monitor) uses (RNN 7/24/97).

Bayer Corporation and Valent USA, the sole U.S. registrants of the insecticide/miticide methamidophos, have requested that their registations for methamidophos be terminated except for use on cotton, potatoes, and tomatoes. These amendments to the registrants labels will be effective on 12/29/97, unless the USEPA publishes a notice in the Federal Register modifying this proposed order. This action was taken because of estimated occupational risks to agricultural workers and acute worker exposure incidents associated with methamidophos use. The registrants are taking these measures to mitigate risks before the end of reregistation which is expected in 1999 for methamidophos. The agricultural sites affected are as follows:

Registered uses supported by Bayer and Valent which are expected to be reregistered: cotton, potatoes, and tomatoes (SLN in AL, CA, DE, FL,G A,I N, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA).

Registered uses unsuppported and expected to be deleted: Alfalfa (SLN in AZ,CA), bermudagrass (SLN in AZ), broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, clover (SLN in CA), cucumbers (SLN in FL, GA, LA), eggplant (SLN in FL, GA), LETTUCE (SLN in AZ, CA, FL), melons (SLN in AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, TX), peppers (SLN in CA, FL, GA, LA, NM, TX), and sugar beet.

*SLN = Special Local Need or 24(c) in the indicated state(s)

After 12/31/97, methamidophos registrants, distributors, and dealers may not sell or distribute existing stocks of products labeled with deleted uses. End users may use existing stocks until such stocks are exhausted. Comments, labeled with the docket number OPP-64033, should be sent by postal or email to the Public Information Branch of EPA by 8/1/97.

For product information: Dr. Jim Kunstman Bayer Corporation PHONE 816-242-2838 FAX 816-242-2738 jim.kunstman.b@bayer.com

For registration information: Mr. Jeff Morris EPA, Special Review Branch PHONE 703-308-8029 FAX 703-308-8041 morris.jeff@epamail.epa.gov

Send written comments to: Public Information Branch (7506C) EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov

Source: Federal Register 62:35812 7/2/97

RNN 7/15/97

A listing of tolerances, usually supporting registered uses, that may be lost due to the requirements of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996 (RNN 7/15/97).

Minor Crop/FQPA Tolerance Reassessment -- Phase 1

The provisions of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 require EPA to reassess all pesticide tolerances within ten years of passage of the Act.During the first phase of tolerance reassessment, EPA plans on reviewing the tolerances of the organophosphate, carbamate and B-1/B-2 carcinogenpesticides. During these reviews, EPA is required to consider risk from all sources of pesticide exposure and cumulative risk from pesticides with common modes of toxicity. In addition, the Agency can place an additional tenfold safety factor in the risk calculations to further protect the diets of infants and children.

IR-4 has developed the following list of minor uses that will be subject to the first round of tolerance reassessment. Crops included are grown on less than 300,000 acres. The list does not include minor uses on the major crops. In addition, the list does not include seed treatment use patterns or uses that do not require a pesticide tolerance.

It is extremely likely that some of these uses will be lost during the tolerance reassessment process. At this point there is no way to adequately predict which exact uses will no longer be available. Thus, all these uses must be considered at risk of no longer being available for agriculture. Because of the unknown future, it would be prudent to consider alternative pest control tools as potential replacements for these at risk minor uses.

IR-4 is available to help growers of minor use crops have access to safe and effective pest control tools. IR-4's goals are to assist in new registration of reduced risk pesticides on minor crops and facilitate reduced risk use patterns for existing registrations. IR-4 will also support biologically-based pesticides and pesticides essential to IPM systems. For additional information contact IR-4 National Director, IR-4 Headquarters, Cook/NJAES, PO Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0231,Telephone (908) 932-9575, FAX (908) 932-8481.

Commodity - Pesticide Tolerances and Their Uses at Risk of Being Lost

Apricot - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Methidathion, Oxydemeton-methyl, Phosmet, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin

Arugula - Bensulide, Dichloropropene, Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, Thiodicarb

Artichoke - Azinphos-methyl, Carbofuran, Methidathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide

Asparagus - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methomyl

Atemoya - See Sugar Apple

Avocado - Benomyl, Folpet, Malathion, Methomyl

Banana - (tolerances established on banana apply to plantain) - Benomyl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Mancozeb, Maneb, Oxamyl, Terbufos, Thiophanate-methyl

Bean (Lima) - Alachlor, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Ethoprop, Fonofos, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl

Beet (Garden) - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Diazinon, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Methomyl, Phenmedipham

Belgian Endive - Vinclozolin

Birdsfoot Trefoil - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide

Blackberry - (tolerances established on blackberry apply to all Rubus eubatus (includes bingleberry, boysenberry, dewberry, lowberry, marionberry, olallieberry, and youngberry)) - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide

Blueberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide

Broccoli - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fonofos, Iprodione, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb

Broccoli Raab - See Turnip

Brussels Sprout - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl

Buckwheat - Dichloropropene

Cabbage - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb

Cacao - Chlorothalonil

Carambola - Methidathion

Carrot - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Mancozeb, Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl

Cassava - Mancozeb, Maneb

Cauliflower - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Methidathion, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl

Celery - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb, Thiophanate-methyl

Chayote - Malathion

Cherimoya - Chlorpyrifos

Cherry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Malathion, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin

Chestnut - Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Phosmet

Chinese Broccoli - See Broccoli

Chinese Cabbage - See Cabbage

Chinese Mustard - Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Iprodione, Malathion, Methomyl

Chinese Radish - Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Malathion, Methomyl

Citrus - (tolerances established on citrus apply to grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, tangelo, tangerine, citron, kumquat, and hybrids) - Aldicarb (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate (Grapefruit/Lemon only), Ethion, Fenamiphos (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Formetanate HCl (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Malathion, Methidathion, Methomyl (Lemon only), Naled (Grapefruit/Lemon only), Orthophenylphenol (PostHar), Oxamyl, Oxythioquinox (Lime only), Propargite (Grapefruit/Lemon only)

Coffee - Aldicarb, Chlorothalonil, Disulfoton

Collard - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl

Crabapple - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Mancozeb, Phosmet

Crambe - See rapeseed

Cranberry - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Parathion-methyl

Cucumber - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl

Currant - Benomyl, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Parathion-methyl

Custard Apple - See Sugar Apple

Dandelion - Benomyl, Benslide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl, Thiodicarb

Date - Dichloropropene, Malathion

Dill - Carbaryl

Eggplant - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Benslide, Captan, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl

Endive (Escrole) - Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Maneb, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Thiodicarb

Feijoa - Chlorpyrifos

Fennel - Mancozeb

Fig - Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion

Fig (Kadota) - Maneb

Filbert - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Methidathion, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet

Flax - Captan, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Mancozeb

Florence Fennel - See Celery

Garlic - See Onion

Ginger - Oxamyl

Ginseng - Diazinon, Iprodione

Gooseberry - Azinphos-methyl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Metam

Grapefruit - See Citrus

Grass - Bensulide (Bent only), Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion (Timothy only), Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl

Guava - Malathion

Herb/spices - Metam

Hops - Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Disulfoton, Malathion, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phorate, Propargite

Horseradish - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl

Huckleberry - Dichloropropene, Metam

Kale - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Maneb, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl

Kiwifruit - Azinphos-methyl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Methidathion, Phosmet, Vinclozolin

Kohlrabi - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion Maneb

Leeks - Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl

Lemon - See Citrus

Lentils - Carbaryl, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl

Lespedeza - Dichloropropene, Malathion

Lettuce - Acephate (Head only), Bensulide, Carbaryl, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Iprodione, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Oxydemeton-methyl (Head only), Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Thiodicarb, Vinclozolin (Head only)

Lime - See Citrus

Loganberry - See Blackberry

Longan - Methidathion

Loquat - Carbaryl, Methomyl

Lupine - Chlorpyrifos, Dimethoate, Malathion

Macadamia - Acephate, Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Phosmet

Mango - Benomyl, Malathion, Methidathion

Melon - (tolerances established on muskmelon apply to cantaloupe, casaba, Santa Claus melon, crenshaw melon, honeydew, Persian melon, golden pershaw melon, mango melon, pineapple melon and snake melon) - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl

Millet - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene

Mint - (includes both peppermint and spearmint) - Acephate, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Fonofos, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Propargite

Mushrooms - Benomyl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Ethoprop, Malathion

Mustard Greens - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl

Nectarines - See Peaches

Okra - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Malathion

Olive - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Methidathion

Onion - (unless noted, tolerance includes both dry bulb and green onion) Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide (Dry Bulb only), Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos (Dry Bulb only), Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fonofos (Dry Bulb only), Iprodione (Dry Bulb only), Malathion, Maneb, Mancozeb (Dry Bulb only), Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl (Dry Bulb only), Oxydemeton-methyl (DryBulb only), Parathion-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin (Dry Bulb only)

Oriental Pear - Carbaryl

Papaya - Benomyl, Chlorothalonil, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam

Parsley - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl, Thiodicarb

Parsnip - Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl

Passion Fruit - Chlorothalonil, Malathion

Pea - Azinphos-methyl (Blackeye only), Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil (Blackeye only), Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Diazinon (Succulent only), Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled (Succulent only), Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide (Austria Winter only)

Peach - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Malathion, Methidathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin

Pear - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Captan, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Formetanate HCl, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methidathion, Methomyl, Orthophenylphonol (PostHar), Oxamyl, Phosmet, Pronamide

Pepper - Acephate (Bell & Non-bell), Bensulide (Bell& Chili only), Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos (Non-bell only), Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Vinclozolin (Bell only)

Persimmon - Dichloropropene

Pimento - See Pepper

Pineapple - Benomyl, Carbaryl, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Malathion, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl

Pistachio - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Phosmet

Plantain - See Banana

Plum - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Methidathion, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin

Pomegranate - Dichloropropene, Methomyl

Prickly Pear - Carbaryl

Pumpkin - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Maneb, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl

Quince - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion Mancozeb, Parathion-methyl

Radicchio - Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Pronamide, Thiodicarb

Radish - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fonofos, Malathion, Metam

Rapeseed - Parathion-ethyl, Parathion-methyl

Raspberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Vinclozolin

Rhubarb - Bensulide, Dichloropropene, Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, Pronamide, Thiodicarb

Rutabaga - Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion

Safflower - Carboxin, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Methidathion, Naled

Sainfoin - Pronamide

Salsify - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion

Sapote - Chlorpyrifos

Shallot - Chlorothalonil, Dichloropropene, Malathion

Spinach - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phenmedipham, Thiodicarb

Squash (Summer & Winter) - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Mancozeb (Summer Squash only), Maneb, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl

Strawberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin

Sugar Apple - Methidathion

Sweet potato - Aldicarb, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Malathion, Oxamyl, Phosmet

Sweetsop - See Sugar Apple

Swiss Chard - Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb

Tangelo/Tangors - See Tangerine

Tangerine - Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Methomyl, Naled

Taro - Captan

Tree Nuts - (tolerance includes almond, beech nut, Brazil nut, butternut, cashew, chestnut, chinuapin, filbert, hickory nut, macadamia nut, pecan, and walnut) - Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Methidathion, Phosmet

Turnip (Roots & Tops) - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Metam, Naled, Parathion-methyl

Vetch - Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide

Walnut - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Propargite

Watercress - Diazinon, Malathion

Watermelon - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl

Wild Rice - Malathion

Yam - See Sweet Potato

Youngberry - See Blackberry

RNN 6/9/97

After the last issue of the RNN, some amendments were received pertaining to this pesticide. It is updated here in its entirety:

Carbofuran (Furadan) use deletions and reregistration status (RNN 6/9/97)

FMC Corporation has agreed to a voluntary cancellation of grapes and strawberries from all carbofuran labels. Currently, only flowable formulations of carbofuran (Furadan 4F) are registered on grapes and strawberries. This action is being taken because of EPA concerns about avian risk. However, many uses of this insecticide/nematicide are being maintained by FMC: Registered uses supported by FMC which are expected to be reregistered:

alfalfa, artichokes (SLN in CA), bananas, barley, canola (SLN in ID,MN,ND,SD,WA), coffee (SLN in PR), corn (field, pop, sweet), cotton, cranberries, cucumbers, flax (SLN in ND), oats, ornamentals, melons, peppers (SLN in AZ,TX), pine (forestry), plantain, potatoes, pumpkins, rice, sorghum, soybeans, spinach (SLN in WA), squash, sugar beets (SLN in ID,NE,OR,TX), sugarcane, sunflowers, tobacco, and wheat.

Registered uses under FIFRA section 6(f) public comment: grapes and strawberries. The comment period for this action is over, but the uses on grapes and strawberries were not automatically canceled on 5/14/97 as expected. Because of objections, the USEPA is deliberating on how to resolve this action and is expected to issue a notice when a decision is made. If deleted, the USEPA has authorized FMC Corporation to sell and distribute carbofuran for use on grapes and strawberries until 5/14/98. Growers and distributors may use existing stocks until they are depleted.

Reregistration of carbofuran is expected to be completed in 1998.

For registration information: Ms. Niloufar Nazmi-Glosson EPA, Special Review Branch 703-308-8028 703-308-8041 fax e-mailt: nazmi-glosson.niloufar@epamail.epa.gov

For product information: Dr. Don Carlson FMC Corporation 215-299-6436 215-299-6256 fax

Source: Federal Register 62:6775 2/13/97

Fonofos (Dyfonate) production stops (RNN 6/9/97)

Zeneca has announced that they will no longer produce the soil insecticide, fonofos (Dyfonate). Existing stocks are held by dealers and distributors; fonofos state registrations will be maintained for at least two or three years to allow the use of existing product in market channels. Zeneca has supported all uses during reregistration, but because of the cost of reregistration and the loss of market share, they are uncertain about the future of fonofos.

For additional information contact:

Mr. Dale Chaney Zeneca 515-222-4823 515-222-4816 fax

Source: Chemically Speaking, February 1997, page 6

Methyl parathion registration revisited (RNN 6/9/97)

By an agreement which became effective on 1/15/97, the USEPA and certain registrants of EC products containing methyl parathion agreed to a recall of all unopened methyl parathion single active ingredient (ai) emulsifiable concentrate (EC) products in order to change the packaging, formulation, and labeling of their products to deter illegal diversion to indoor use. The USEPA, at the request of registrants, canceled all single ai EC products early this year and replaced them with products which included the above conditions of registration. Unfortunately, a number of incidents have occurred in recent years in which methyl parathion products were illegally used indoors posing potentially significant health risks. Methyl parathion is only registered for outdoor agricultural use to kill insects. The registrants have completed an agreement to recall unopened containers of single ai EC methyl parathion products as well as to package all those products with a stenching agent in returnable, refillable containers with a tamper resistant mechanism. The new packaging must bear a unique ID number on each container to facilitate tracking and each container must be returned to the retailer after use. Retailers must also track the purchaser of each container and make such information available through the manufacturer upon request by the USEPA.

Also, Cheminova, the basic producer, has agreed to sponsor an education and product stewardship program to educate growers, retailers and users ofmethyl parathion products, as well as the general public in some target areas, of the risks of misuse of methyl parathion and other agricultural pesticides.

All the formerly registered use sites for methyl parathion have been maintained. However, methyl parathion (as a single ai EC product) will only be available as a 5 lb or less ai/gallon EC product in 15, 55, and 220 gallon returnable/refillable containers. A change in the packaging of multiple ai products containing methyl parathion to returnable/refillable containers is being phased in separately.

For product information: Mr. Chris Bowley Cheminova, Inc. 800-548-6113 201-305-1382 fax

For regulatory information: Mr. Mark Wilhite EPA, Office of Pest. Programs 703-308-8586 703-308-8041 fax e-mail: wilhite.mark@epamail.epa.gov

Source: Federal Register 62:23449 4/30/97

RNN 4/12/97

Carbofuran (Furadan) use deletions and reregistration status (RNN 4/12/97)

FMC Corporation plans to delete grapes and strawberries from all carbofuran labels. Currently, only flowable formulations of carbofuran (Furadan 4F) are registered on grapes and strawberries. This action is being taken because of concerns about avian risk. Many uses of this insecticide/nematicide are being maintained by FMC:

Registered uses supported by FMC which are expected to be reregistered: alfalfa, artichokes (SLN in CA), bananas, barley, canola (SLN in ID,WA), coffee (SLN in PR), corn (field, pop, sweet), cotton, cranberries, cucumbers, flax (SLN in ND), oats, ornamentals, melons, peppers (SLN in AZ,TX), pine (forestry), plantain, potatoes, pumpkins, rapeseed (SLN in MN,ND), rice, sorghum, soybeans, spinach (SLN in WA), squash, sugar beets (SLN in ID,NE,OR,TX), sugarcane, sunflowers, tobacco, and wheat.

Registered uses unsupported and expected to be canceled: grapes and strawberries.

Unless this request for deletion is withdrawn from the USEPA, these uses will be effectively withdrawn on 5/14/97. FMC is open to discussions about continuation of carbofuran use on grapes and strawberries, but must have reliable evidence that demonstrates further use will not pose unreasonable risk to bird species. If deleted, the USEPA authorizes FMC Corporation to sell and distribute carbofuran for use on grapes and strawberries until 5/14/98. Growers and distributors may use existing stocks until they are depleted.

For registration information: Ms. Niloufar Nazmi-Glosson EPA, Special Review Branch 703-308-8028 703-308-8041 fax e-mail: nazmi-glosson.niloufar@epamail.gov

For product information: Dr. Don Carlson FMC Corporation 215-299-6436 215-299-6256 fax

Source: Federal Register 62:6775 2/13/97

Propargite (Omite, Comite) revocation of tolerances of some cancelled uses (RNN 4/12/97)

The USEPA has proposed to revoke the tolerances for propargite residues on apples (including dried apple pomace), apricots, beans (succulent), cranberries, figs (including dried figs), peaches, pears, plums, prunes, and strawberries. The USEPA is proposing these revocations because the uses associated with these tolerances have been voluntarily deleted from propargite labels by Uniroyal Chemical Company to address risk concerns raised by the USEPA. Notice was given here of these expected deletions from this acaricide (miticide) on 4/26/96 and 5/17/96.

Uniroyal will maintain the registration and tolerances for propargite on a wide variety of vegetable, fruit, and field crops. Propargite degrades in soil with a half-life of less than 60 days, therefore it is not expected that residues will result from soil treated with propargite. Written comments, mentioning OPP-300432, should be sent to the Public Response Section of EPA by 4/14/97.

For information contact: Mr. Jeff Morris EPA, Special Review Branch 703-308-8029 703-308-8041 fax e-mail: morris.jeffrey@epamail.epa.gov

Send written comments to: Public Response Section (7506C) EPA, Office of Pesticide Prog. 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 e-mail: opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov

Source: Federal Register 62:6750 2/13/97

Triadimefon (Bayleton) use deletions and reregistration status (RNN 4/12/97)

Bayer plans to support the reregistration of triadimefon (Bayleton) but has decided to request deletion of the uses on wheat, grasses grown for seed, sugar beets, and cucurbits from all triadimefon labels. The cost of reregistration has driven their decision. Reregistration is expected to be completed on triadimefon sometime during or after 1999. The current registration status of triadimefon, a fungicide especially effective against powdery mildew and rust, is as follows:

Registered uses supported by Bayer which are expected to be reregistered: apples, christmas trees, grapes, ornamentals (herbaceous & woody), pears, pineapples, pines (seeds and seedlings), *raspberries, and turf.

* IR-4 is providing support for this registered use.

registered uses unsupported and expected to be canceled: cucurbits, grasses (grown for seed), sugar beets, and wheat.

Triadimefon products will continue to be produced and sold with the unsupported uses on their labels at least until this summer. Products with those uses on them can continue to be sold and used.

For additional information contact: Ms. Tammy Sabbert Bayer Agricultural Division 816-242-2468 816-242-2753 fax e-mail: tammy.sabbert.b@bayer.com

OR

Mr. Mel Tolliver Bayer Agricultural Division 816-242-2150 816-242-2738 fax e-mail: mel.tolliver.b@bayer.com

Source: Personal communication with Bayer 4/4/97

RNN 11/1/96

Ferbam (RNN 11/1/96) reregistration status

UCB Chemicals Corporation, the basic producer of ferbam, plans to support the registration of ferbam for several uses during the reregistration process. IR-4 is assisting in the maintenance of several of these uses. Several uses which are currently registered are not being supported and are expected to be canceled. Those registered uses that are being supported by the basic producer, UCB, and those unsupported are listed here:

Registered uses supported by UCB which are expected to be reregistered: apples, *blackberries (SLN in OR & WA), *cherries, conifers (forest), *cranberries, *dewberries (SLN in OR & WA), grapefruit, *grapes, lemons, limes, *loganberries (SLN in OR & WA), mangoes (SLN in FL), nectarines, oranges, ornamentals (herbaceous & shrubs), peaches, pears, *raspberries (SLN in OR & WA), tangelos, tangerines, tobacco, and *youngberries (SLN in OR & WA).

* IR-4 is providing support for these registered uses.

Registered uses unsupported and expected to be canceled: apricots, beans, cabbage, lettuce, and tomatoes.

For information contact: Mr. Dennis W. Long UCB Chemicals Corporation 770-801-3212 770-801-3238 fax

Source: Personal communication with UCB Chemicals 10/15/96

Methomyl (RNN 11/1/96) reregistration status

DuPont Ag Products plans to support all of the registered uses of methomyl during the reregistration process which is expected to be completed by the end of 1997. DuPont had previously canceled uses on watercress, woodlots, clover, turnips (except greens), and ornamentals in the years 1992- 1994. during that time period DuPont also reduced use rates and/or total number of applications on the crops: apples, citrus, and pears.

The product label for 1997 remains nearly the same as for 1996, except some additional requirements have been added to the Personal Protective Equipment section for cleaners and repairers of application equipment, and information has been added to remind users not to open, cut or tear the inner water soluble bag. The rate adjustments and additional label language have been added in response to concerns about worker exposure.

Registered uses supported by DuPont which are expected to be reregistered: alfalfa, anise, apples, asparagus, avocados, barley, beans, beets, bermuda grass pastures, blueberries, broccoli, broccoli raab (SLN in CA), brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, *chicory, chinese broccoli (SLN in CA), chinese cabbage, collards, corn (field, pop, sweet), cotton, cucumbers, dandelions, eggplants, endive (escarole), fennel, garlic, grapes, grapefruit, horseradish, kale, lemons, lentils, lettuce, livestock premises (nonfood fly bait use of technical product), melons, mint, mustard greens, nectarines (SLN in AZ, CA, NJ, PA & WV), oats, onions, oranges, parsley, peaches, peanuts, pears, peas, pecans, peppers, pomegranates, potatoes, pumpkins (SLN in CA), radishes (SLN in CA & FL), rye, sorghum, soybeans, spinach, squash (summer), strawberries, sugar beets, sweet potatoes (SLN in CA), swiss chard, tangelos, tangerines, tobacco, tomatoes, turnip greens, turf, and wheat.

* IR-4 is providing support for this registered use.

registered uses unsupported and expected to be canceled: none

For information contact: Dr. Charles Baer DuPont Agricultural Products 302-992-6260 302-992-6470 fax e-mail Baercs@a1.csag1.umc.dupont.com

Source: Personal communication with DuPont 10/29/96

RNN 11/1/96

This RNN (11/1/96) contains a listing of withdrawn tolerance revocations due to the Food Quality Protection Act.