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EPA Pesticide Program Updates: January 8, 2001Diazinon: Updating List of Supported and Non-Supported UsersPlease find a file attached (below) that contains an updated information sheet on Diazinon Uses and Cancellation Information. In our initial version that was sent out to commodity groups, we had included Veterinary (Cattle and Sheep) as a maintained use. Please note that the sheep uses are for import tolerances only while the cattle use is limited to eartag use on nonlactating cattle. Also, in the initial info sheet that was sent out, we listed Brassica Leafy Vegetables. In this version, the Brassica Leafy Vegetable crops cover are listed. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. James Whitehead Diazinon Update as of February 1, 2001LIST OF USES BEING RETAINED AND USES PROPOSED FOR CANCELLATIONHOW DID WE GET HERE: The initial FQPA review of Diazinon has been completed by EPA. The review culminated with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between EPA and Diazinon Producers/Data Holders — Makhteshim Chemical Works and Syngenta. The Diazinon Technical Briefing on December 5, 2000 followed the Agreement signing. Under this agreement, Indoor Uses and Non-Ag Outdoor Uses will be phased out. However, all Agricultural Uses have passed the initial FQPA review. Diazinon will now return to the Re-registration process where issues such as applicator exposure will be addressed. Additionally, the product must undergo the cumulative risk assessment with other organophosphates. Makhteshim-Agan is committed to the Diazinon Business in the US and throughout the world. Diazinon is a valuable, effective and safe product in the US Agricultural markets. The Company commitment to Diazinon is exhibited by recent substantial investments in production facilities. Makhteshim-Agan will continue to generate health and safety data to support Diazinon and ensure that it remains available to the US grower. Diazinon Agricultural Uses being retained After INITIAL FQPA Review Fruit and Nut Crops
Vegetable Crops Miscellaneous Uses
USES OF DIAZINON THAT ARE BEING CANCELLED As outlined in the January 10, 2001 Federal Register Notice (Vol. 66, No. 7, pages 1977-1981),EPA is proposing that all of the agricultural uses listed below be canceled.
*Import tolerances for these uses will be maintained EPA is allowing a 30-day comment period for user groups affected by the cancellation. In the notice, EPA suggests commenters address the following:
If any of the crops on the proposed cancellation notice are important to you, please submit comment letters to EPA. Let them know how canceling a crop will affect your ability to manage your business. Please refer to the
next page for information about who to address your letter to and where
to send it. Thank you to all who have written comment letters in response to the January, 10, 2001 Federal Register Notice announcing use cancellations of diazinon. It has come to our attention that some of the letters are missing important references to the docket, and consequently, EPA will not receive the letters. The "rules" for submitting comment letters are as follows:
Docket Control No: OPP-34225B
We are also asking you to send a copy of your letter to Makhteshim-Agan so we verify with EPA that all comment letters have been appropriately recorded. Send the copy of your letter to: Anne Stout For more information on this, please contact Anne Stout or one of the following MANA Representatives:
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