81 FR 90836 - Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 241 (December 15, 2016)

Page Range		90836-90840
FR Document		2016-30175

EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 to control unforeseen pest outbreaks.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0104; FRL-9955-54]

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

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of
pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during
the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 to control unforeseen
pest outbreaks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, Registration
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email address:
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers

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determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected
entities may include:
[emsp14]Crop production (NAICS code 111).
[emsp14]Animal production (NAICS code 112).
[emsp14]Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
[emsp14]Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of
the emergency exemption.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0104, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background

EPA has granted emergency exemptions to the following State and
Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the following form:
Crisis, public health, quarantine, or specific.
Under FIFRA section 18 (7 U.S.C. 136p), EPA can authorize the use
of a pesticide when emergency conditions exist. Authorizations
(commonly called emergency exemptions) are granted to State and Federal
agencies and are of four types:
1. A ``specific exemption'' authorizes use of a pesticide against
specific pests on a limited acreage in a particular State. Most
emergency exemptions are specific exemptions.
2. ``Quarantine'' and ``public health'' exemptions are emergency
exemptions issued for quarantine or public health purposes. These are
rarely requested.
3. A ``crisis exemption'' is initiated by a State or Federal agency
(and is confirmed by EPA) when there is insufficient time to request
and obtain EPA permission for use of a pesticide in an emergency.
EPA may deny an emergency exemption: If the State or Federal agency
cannot demonstrate that an emergency exists, if the use poses
unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a
conclusion that the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in ``a
reasonable certainty of no harm'' to human health, including exposure
of residues of the pesticide to infants and children.
If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity
would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-
limited tolerance meeting the ``reasonable certainty of no harm
standard'' of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
In this document: EPA identifies the State or Federal agency
granted the exemption, the type of exemption, the pesticide authorized
and the pests, the crop or use for which authorized, and the duration
of the exemption.

III. Emergency Exemptions

A. U. S. States and Territories

Alabama
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Arizona
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; September 22, 2016 to April 8,
2017.
Arkansas
State Plant Board
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Arkansas State Plant Board
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed
beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific
exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
California
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Crisis exemptions: On August 19, 2016, the California Department of
Pesticide Regulation declared a crisis exemption to allow use of
bifenthrin on pomegranate to control leaffooted plant bug. The use was
expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis
exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
On June 30, 2016, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of methoxyfenozide in rice to
control armyworms. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days
allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was
also submitted.
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on avocado
to control polyphagous shot hole borer; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Delaware
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Crisis exemptions: On March 4, 2016, the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services declared crisis exemptions to allow
use of the antibiotics, oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to
help suppress and manage Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as
citrus greening). The uses were expected to be needed beyond the 15
days allowed under a crisis exemption and specific exemption requests
were also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of the antibiotics,
oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to help suppress and manage
Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as citrus greening). August 15
to December 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of tolfenpyrad on fruiting vegetables crop
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to control various thrips; February 29, 2016 to February 28, 2017.
EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on immature (3 to 5 years
old) citrus trees to manage transmission of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease
vectored by the Asian citrus psyllid; January 15 to October 31, 2016.
Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of naled in a bait
formulation to eradicate invasive (non-native) Tephritid fruit fly
species statewide in Florida, where detected; June 24, 2016 to June 24,
2017.
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
EPA authorized the use of fluridone in cotton to control Palmer
amaranth; December 18, 2015 to August 31, 2016.
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on
sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016.
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Kentucky
Department of Agriculture
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Arkansas State Plant Board
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed
longer than the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific
exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Crisis exemption: On June 21, 2016, the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture and Forestry declared a crisis exemption to allow use of
acetamiprid in sugarcane to control the West Indian canefly. The use
was expected to be needed longer than the 15 days allowed under a
crisis exemption, and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been
confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Crisis exemption: On July 21 2016, the Michigan Department of
Agriculture authorized a crisis exemption to allow use of fluopicolide
on hops to control downy mildew. A previously withdrawn specific
exemption request was resubmitted since use was needed until October 1,
2016, beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption.
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of fluensulfone on
carrots to control plant-parasitic nematodes; April 20 to June 15,
2016.
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Mississippi Department of
Agriculture and Commerce declared a crisis exemption to allow use of
flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use
was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis
exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been
confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 2, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Nevada
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of chlorantraniliprole
on teff to control armyworm; July 18, 2016 to July 18, 2017.
New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; August 17 to
October 15, 2016.
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 28, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
New York
Department of Environmental Conservation
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on
apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug;
July 12 to October 15, 2016.
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the North Carolina Department
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declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed
beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific
exemption request was also submitted.
On January 11, 2016, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture
declared a crisis exemption for the postharvest use of thiabendazole on
sweet potatoes to control black rot disease. The use was expected to be
needed until December 31, 2016 and a request for a specific exemption
was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on
sweet potatoes to control black rot disease; July 18 to December 31,
2016.
EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and
nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; July 12 to October
15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to
control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on
sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016.
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on mushroom to control
Trichoderma green mold; March 11, 2016 to March 11, 2017.
South Carolina
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 25, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Tennessee Department of
Agriculture declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone
on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to
be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a
specific exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been
confirmed; April 1, 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control
sugarcane aphids; May 16, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Crisis exemptions: On the August 26, 2016, the Washington
Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption for use of
lambda-cyhalothrin on asparagus to control the European asparagus
aphid. The use season was expected to last until October 31, 2016, and
a specific exemption request was also submitted.
On May 19, 2016, the Washington Department of Agriculture declared
a crisis exemption for use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and
raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold). The use was expected
to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a
specific exemption request was also submitted.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin
on asparagus to control the European asparagus aphid; September 19 to
October 31, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and
raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold); July 27 to October
30, 2016.
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Agriculture Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service
Quarantine exemptions: EPA authorized the use of citric acid to
treat for disinfection of porous and nonporous surfaces contaminated
with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, African Swine Fever Virus, Low
Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, and high Pathogenic Avian Flu
Influenza Virus; February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2019.
EPA authorized the use of a mixture of potassium peroxymonosulfate
and propylene glycol for disinfection of nonporous surfaces associated
with poultry facilities infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza
virus; January 20, 2016 to January 20, 2019.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public health exemptions: EPA authorized use of deltamethrin to
help control Aedes species of mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus, in
Puerto Rico where the zika virus is being locally transmitted, and
Aedes mosquito populations have developed resistance to other materials
commonly used for mosquito control. EPA authorized three different uses
of deltamethrin as follows: Pre-treated mosquito bed nets, May 10, 2016
to May 10, 2017; pre-treated window curtain coverings, May 18, 2016 to
May 18, 2017; a tablet form used to prepare a solution for treatment of
mosquito bed nets and curtains, May 19, 2016 to May 19, 2017.
EPA authorized use of pyriproxyfen (a larvicide) and Beauveria
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fungus pathogenic to adult insects) to help control Aedes species of
mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus. Deployment is in a container
``trap'' designed to attract the egg-laying adult mosquito, and was
initially targeted for Puerto Rico, where the zika virus was being
locally transmitted. While in the trap depositing eggs, the adult
mosquito is coated with the pesticide mixture, and then visits other
egg-laying sites, distributing pyriproxyfen in the process. The
pyriproxyfen kills the larva by preventing development into an adult,
while the Beauvaria bassiana slowly kills the adult mosquito over 8-10
days. Use is allowed in other areas of the U.S. if zika-transmitting
mosquitoes are detected. May 6, 2016 to May 6, 2017.
Department of Defense
Armed Forces Pest Management Board
Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of permethrin for treatment
of unoccupied military aircraft to comply with disinsection
requirements of Italy and other counties, to prevent dissemination of
potential insect disease vectors such as the Aedes mosquito, vector of
the zika virus. July 13, 2016 to July 13, 2017.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of ortho-phthalaldehyde,
immobilized to a porous resin, to treat the International Space Station
(ISS) internal active thermal control system (IATCS) coolant for
control of aerobic and microaerophilic water bacteria and unidentified
gram negative rods. August 31, 2016 to August 31, 2017.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

Dated: November 30, 2016,
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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to control various thrips; February 29, to allow use of acetamiprid in sugarcane EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor
2016 to February 28, 2017. to control the West Indian canefly. The on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids;
EPA authorized the use of use was expected to be needed longer May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
clothianidin on immature (3 to 5 years than the 15 days allowed under a crisis Quarantine exemption: EPA
old) citrus trees to manage transmission exemption, and a specific exemption authorized the use of fipronil as an
of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease request was also submitted. expansion of the registered use, to
vectored by the Asian citrus psyllid; Specific exemptions: EPA authorized control an invasive crazy ant species
January 15 to October 31, 2016. the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to (commonly referred to as the tawny
Quarantine exemption: EPA control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to crazy ant) around the outside of
authorized the use of naled in a bait October 31, 2016. manmade structures in counties where
formulation to eradicate invasive (non- EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor the ant has been confirmed; April 1
native) Tephritid fruit fly species on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; 2016 to April 1, 2019.
statewide in Florida, where detected; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Quarantine exemption: EPA Missouri
June 24, 2016 to June 24, 2017.
authorized the use of fipronil as an Department of Agriculture
Georgia expansion of the registered use, to Specific exemptions: EPA authorized
Department of Agriculture control an invasive crazy ant species the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized (commonly referred to as the tawny control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to crazy ant) around the outside of October 31, 2016.
control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 manmade structures in counties where EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor
to April 8, 2017. the ant has been confirmed; April 1 on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids;
EPA authorized the use of fluridone 2016 to April 1, 2019. May 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
in cotton to control Palmer amaranth; Maryland Nebraska
December 18, 2015 to August 31, 2016.
Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture
Idaho Specific exemptions: EPA authorized Specific exemption: EPA authorized
Department of Agriculture the use of dinotefuran on pome and the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to
Specific exemption: EPA authorized stone fruits to control the brown control sugarcane aphids; June 2, 2016
the use of hexythiazox on sugarbeet to marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to to April 8, 2017.
control spider mites; April 19 to October 15, 2016.
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin Nevada
September 30, 2016.
on apple, peach, and nectarine to Department of Agriculture
Illinois control the brown marmorated stinkbug;
Specific exemption: EPA authorized
Department of Agriculture May 31 to October 15, 2016.
the use of chlorantraniliprole on teff to
Specific exemption: EPA authorized Michigan control armyworm; July 18, 2016 to July
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to Department of Agriculture 18, 2017.
control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 New Jersey
to April 8, 2017. Crisis exemption: On July 21 2016, the
Michigan Department of Agriculture Department of Environmental Protection
Kansas authorized a crisis exemption to allow
Specific Exemption: EPA authorized
Department of Agriculture use of fluopicolide on hops to control
the use of dinotefuran on pome and
downy mildew. A previously
Specific exemption: EPA authorized stone fruits to control the brown
withdrawn specific exemption request
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to marmorated stinkbug; August 17 to
was resubmitted since use was needed
control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 October 15, 2016.
until October 1, 2016, beyond the 15
to April 8, 2017. days allowed under a crisis exemption. New Mexico
Kentucky Specific exemption: EPA authorized Department of Agriculture
the use of fluensulfone on carrots to
Department of Agriculture control plant-parasitic nematodes; April Specific exemption: EPA authorized
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, 20 to June 15, 2016. the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to
the Arkansas State Plant Board declared control sugarcane aphids; June 28, 2016
Mississippi to April 8, 2017.
a crisis exemption to allow use of
flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to Department of Agriculture and New York
control sugarcane aphids. The use was Commerce
expected to be needed longer than the Department of Environmental
Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, Conservation
15 days allowed under a crisis the Mississippi Department of
exemption and a specific exemption Agriculture and Commerce declared a Specific exemptions: EPA authorized
request was also submitted. crisis exemption to allow use of the uses of bifenthrin on apple, peach,
Specific exemption: EPA authorized flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to and nectarine to control the brown
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was marmorated stinkbug; July 12 to October
control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 expected to be needed beyond the 15 15, 2016.
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to April 8, 2017. days allowed under a crisis exemption North Carolina
Louisiana and a specific exemption request was
also submitted. Department of Agriculture and
Department of Agriculture and Forestry Specific exemptions: EPA authorized Consumer Services
Crisis exemption: On June 21, 2016, the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016,
the Louisiana Department of Agriculture control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to the North Carolina Department of
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declared a crisis exemption to allow use Tennessee The use was expected to be needed
of flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to Department of Agriculture beyond the 15 days allowed under a
control sugarcane aphids. The use was crisis exemption and a specific
expected to be needed beyond the 15 Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, exemption request was also submitted.
days allowed under a crisis exemption the Tennessee Department of Specific exemptions: EPA authorized
and a specific exemption request was Agriculture declared a crisis exemption the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on
also submitted. to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet asparagus to control the European
On January 11, 2016, the North sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. asparagus aphid; September 19 to
Carolina Department of Agriculture The use was expected to be needed October 31, 2016.
declared a crisis exemption for the beyond the 15 days allowed under a EPA authorized the use of isofetamid
postharvest use of thiabendazole on crisis exemption and a specific on blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry
sweet potatoes to control black rot exemption request was also submitted. to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold);
disease. The use was expected to be Specific exemptions: EPA authorized July 27 to October 30, 2016.
needed until December 31, 2016 and a the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to
control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to West Virginia
request for a specific exemption was
also submitted. October 31, 2016. Department of Agriculture
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor Specific exemptions: EPA authorized
the use of thiabendazole on sweet on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; the use of dinotefuran on pome and
potatoes to control black rot disease; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. stone fruits to control the brown
July 18 to December 31, 2016. Texas marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to
EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin October 15, 2016.
on apple, peach, and nectarine to Department of Agriculture EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin
control the brown marmorated stinkbug; Specific exemption: EPA authorized on apple, peach, and nectarine to
July 12 to October 15, 2016. the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control the brown marmorated stinkbug;
EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran control sugarcane aphids; April 8, 2016 May 31 to October 15, 2016.
on pome and stone fruits to control the to April 8, 2017.
brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to B. Federal Departments and Agencies
Quarantine exemption: EPA
October 15, 2016. authorized the use of fipronil as an Agriculture Department
EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor expansion of the registered use, to
on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; Animal and Plant Health Inspector
control an invasive crazy ant species Service
May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. (commonly referred to as the tawny
crazy ant) around the outside of Quarantine exemptions: EPA
Oklahoma
manmade structures in counties where authorized the use of citric acid to treat
Department of Agriculture the ant has been confirmed; April 1, for disinfection of porous and
Specific exemption: EPA authorized 2016 to April 1, 2019. nonporous surfaces contaminated with
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, African
control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 Virginia Swine Fever Virus, Low Pathogenic
to April 8, 2017. Department of Agriculture and Avian Influenza Virus, and high
Consumer Services Pathogenic Avian Flu Influenza Virus;
Oregon February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2019.
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized EPA authorized the use of a mixture
Department of Agriculture
the use of dinotefuran on pome and of potassium peroxymonosulfate and
Specific exemption: EPA authorized stone fruits to control the brown propylene glycol for disinfection of
the use of hexythiazox on sugarbeet to marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to nonporous surfaces associated with
control spider mites; April 19 to October 15, 2016. poultry facilities infected with highly
September 30, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin pathogenic avian influenza virus;
Pennsylvania on apple, peach, and nectarine to January 20, 2016 to January 20, 2019.
control the brown marmorated stinkbug;
Department of Agriculture May 31 to October 15, 2016. Centers for Disease Control and
Specific exemptions: EPA authorized EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor Prevention
the use of dinotefuran on pome and on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; Public health exemptions: EPA
stone fruits to control the brown May 16, 2016 to April 8, 2017. authorized use of deltamethrin to help
marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to Washington control Aedes species of mosquitoes,
October 15, 2016. vectors of the zika virus, in Puerto Rico
EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin Department of Agriculture where the zika virus is being locally
on apple, peach, and nectarine to Crisis exemptions: On the August 26, transmitted, and Aedes mosquito
control the brown marmorated stinkbug; 2016, the Washington Department of populations have developed resistance
May 31 to October 15, 2016. Agriculture declared a crisis exemption to other materials commonly used for
EPA authorized the use of for use of lambda-cyhalothrin on mosquito control. EPA authorized three
thiabendazole on mushroom to control asparagus to control the European different uses of deltamethrin as
Trichoderma green mold; March 11, asparagus aphid. The use season was follows: Pre-treated mosquito bed nets,
2016 to March 11, 2017. expected to last until October 31, 2016, May 10, 2016 to May 10, 2017; pre-
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South Carolina and a specific exemption request was treated window curtain coverings, May
also submitted. 18, 2016 to May 18, 2017; a tablet form
Department of Pesticide Regulation On May 19, 2016, the Washington used to prepare a solution for treatment
Specific exemption: EPA authorized Department of Agriculture declared a of mosquito bed nets and curtains, May
the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to crisis exemption for use of isofetamid 19, 2016 to May 19, 2017.
control sugarcane aphids; May 25, 2016 on blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry EPA authorized use of pyriproxyfen (a
to April 8, 2017. to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold). larvicide) and Beauveria bassiana (a

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fungus pathogenic to adult insects) to SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Dated: November 24, 2016.
help control Aedes species of Agency is giving notice of two proposed Ron Curry,
mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus. administrative settlements concerning Regional Administrator (6RA).
Deployment is in a container ‘‘trap’’ the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel Company [FR Doc. 2016–29886 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am]
designed to attract the egg-laying adult Superfund Site, located in the City of BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
mosquito, and was initially targeted for Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
Puerto Rico, where the zika virus was DATES: Comments must be submitted on
being locally transmitted. While in the or before January 17, 2017. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
trap depositing eggs, the adult mosquito AGENCY
ADDRESSES: The proposed settlements
is coated with the pesticide mixture,
and additional background information [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0675; FRL–9956–03]
and then visits other egg-laying sites,
relating to the settlements are available
distributing pyriproxyfen in the process. TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping
for public inspection at 1445 Ross
The pyriproxyfen kills the larva by Requirements; Standards for Small
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733.
preventing development into an adult, Manufacturers and Processors
Copies of the proposed settlements may
while the Beauvaria bassiana slowly
be obtained from Robert Werner, AGENCY: Environmental Protection
kills the adult mosquito over 8–10 days.
Enforcement Officer, 1445 Ross Avenue, Agency (EPA).
Use is allowed in other areas of the U.S.
Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or by calling ACTION: Notice.
if zika-transmitting mosquitoes are
(214) 665–6724. Comments should
detected. May 6, 2016 to May 6, 2017.
reference the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel SUMMARY: On June 22, 2016, President
Department of Defense Company Superfund Site, located in the Obama signed into law the Frank R.
Armed Forces Pest Management Board City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st
and EPA CERCLA Docket Number 06– Century Act which amended the Toxic
Specific exemption. EPA authorized 09–16 for the Enterprise Products BBCT Substance Control Act (TSCA). TSCA,
use of permethrin for treatment of LLC settlement and EPA CERCLA as amended, requires EPA to review the
unoccupied military aircraft to comply Docket Number 06–10–16 for the Foster size standards for small manufacturers
with disinsection requirements of Italy Testing, Inc. settlement and should be and processors, which are currently
and other counties, to prevent addressed to Robert Werner, used in connection with reporting
dissemination of potential insect disease Enforcement Officer, at the address regulations under TSCA Section 8(a). In
vectors such as the Aedes mosquito, listed above. particular, EPA must make a
vector of the zika virus. July 13, 2016 to determination whether a revision of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
July 13, 2017. those standards is warranted. EPA’s
Amy Salinas, Attorney, 1445 Ross
National Aeronautics and Space Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or preliminary determination is that
Administration call (214) 665–8063. revisions to currently codified size
standards for TSCA Section 8(a) are
Specific exemption. EPA authorized SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In indeed warranted. As part of the
use of ortho-phthalaldehyde, accordance with Section 122(h) of the ongoing review process, the EPA is
immobilized to a porous resin, to treat Comprehensive Environmental requesting public comment on whether
the International Space Station (ISS) Response, Compensation, and Liability a revision of the current size standard
internal active thermal control system Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. definitions is warranted at this time.
(IATCS) coolant for control of aerobic 9622(h)(1), notice is hereby given of two DATES: Comments must be received on
and microaerophilic water bacteria and proposed administrative settlements or before January 17, 2017.
unidentified gram negative rods. August concerning the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
31, 2016 to August 31, 2017. Company Superfund Site, located in the identified by docket identification (ID)
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0675, by
Texas. one of the following methods:
Dated: November 30, 2016, The settlements require two settling • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Michael Goodis, parties, Enterprise Products BBCT, LLC, www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office and Foster Testing, Inc., to pay a total instructions for submitting comments.
of Pesticide Programs. of $147,800.00 as payment of response Do not submit electronically any
[FR Doc. 2016–30175 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am] costs to the Hazardous Substances information you consider to be
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Superfund. The settlements include a Confidential Business Information (CBI)
covenant not to sue pursuant to Section or other information whose disclosure is
107 of CERCLA, 42, U.S.C. 9607. restricted by statute.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION For thirty (30) days beginning the date • Mail: Document Control Office
AGENCY of publication of this notice, the Agency (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention
will receive written comments relating and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental
[FRL–9956–49–Region 6] to this notice and will receive written Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
comments relating to the settlement. Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
Notice of Proposed Administrative The Agency will consider all comments • Hand Delivery: To make special
Settlement Pursuant to the received and may modify or withdraw arrangements for hand delivery or
Comprehensive Environmental its consent to the settlement if delivery of boxed information, please
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Response, Compensation, and Liability comments received disclose facts or follow the instructions at http://
Act considerations which indicate that the www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection settlement is inappropriate, improper, Additional instructions on
Agency (EPA). or inadequate. The Agency’s response to commenting or visiting the docket,
any comments received will be available along with more information about
ACTION: Notice; request for public
for public inspection at 1445 Ross dockets generally, is available at http://
comment.
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. www.epa.gov/dockets.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Contact		Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
FR Citation		81 FR 90836