The intent of this network is to inform interested parties of recent or impending pesticide use cancellations, tolerance revocations and other items of interest. To the best of our knowledge, the uses mentioned here, unless otherwise indicated, will not appear on any label registered by the USEPA following their expected cancellation. We would recommend that you express any concerns or questions you may have to the contact mentioned below or your NAPIAP State Liaison Representative. If you wish to contact us at USDA, our phone number is (301) 504-8846, and our fax number is (301) 504-8063.

all pesticides

The USEPA has proposed to amend its pesticide tolerance regulations to clarify how raw agricultural commodities are defined for the purposes of pesticide analysis. These definitions are used in conducting residue data development and analysis for establishing and enforcing a tolerance. The proposal updates, clarifies and expands the instuctions on the portions of commodities to be examined for pesticide residues. The USEPA is proposing these clarifications to promote greater consistency in tolerance setting and enforcement among similar commodities. Moreover, because of this proposed regulation, food commodities will generally be subject to comparable requirements in foreign countries and the U.S., thereby promoting efficiency and enforcement and resulting in increased protection of the food supply. Written comments, identified by OPP-300243, should be sent to the Public Docket of EPA by 11/29/93.

For additional information contact:
Ms. Melissa L. Chun
EPA, Registration Division
Phone (703) 308-8318
Fax (703) 308-8369

or

Dr. Richard Loranger
EPA, Health Effects Division
Phone (703) 305-6912
Fax (703) 305-5147

Public Docket and Freedom of Information Section
Field Operations Division (7506C)
Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460

Initial source: Federal Register 58(187):50888

diallate (Avadex)

The USEPA has proposed the revocation of all tolerances for residues of diallate as of 8/30/96. This herbicide was canceled as of 1/22/91 due to nonpayment of the annual registration maintenance fees. The cancellation order did allow for existing stocks to be used until exhausted. Therefore, the USEPA is proposing that the revocation not take effect until 8/30/96, to allow for residues of the pesticide to dissipate. The USEPA does not expect any lingering environmental contamination, consequently, no action levels will be recommended to replace the present tolerances when they're revoked. Diallate was registered for use on ALFALFA, BARLEY, CLOVER, FIELD CORN, FLAXSEED, LENTILS, PEAS, POTATOES, SAFFLOWER, SOYBEANS, and SUGAR BEETS. Written comments, identified by OPP-300299, should be sent to the Public Response Branch of EPA by 11/1/93.

For additional information contact:
Mr. Philip J. Poli
EPA, Special Review Branch
Phone (703) 308-8038
Fax (703) 308-8041

Public Response Branch (7506C)
EPA, Office of Pest. Programs
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460

Initial source: Federal Register 58(188):51031

triadimefon (Bayleton)

Miles Inc. has requested the deletion of BARLEY and GRASS(grown for seed) from the label of their fungicide, Bayleton, due to the cost of reregistration. Unless withdrawn by Miles Inc., this action becomes final on 11/23/93. The registrant may sell or distribute products under the previous labeling for 18 months after approval of this revision; distributors, retailers, and users may sell and use existing stocks until they are exhausted.

For additional information contact:
Dr. Ken Noegel
Miles Inc.
Phone (816) 242-2752
Fax (816) 242-2738

or

Mr. Clyde Wilson
Miles Inc.
Phone (816) 242-2735
Fax (816) 242-2809

Initial source: Federal Register 58(163):44823

The Reregistration Notification Network is a cooperative effort of the USDA- NAPIAP, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), IR-4, and the National Agricultural Chemicals Association (NACA).
Last Modified March 27, 1998