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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-50832; FRL-5729-6]


 Issuance of Experimental Use Permits

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted experimental use permits to the following
applicants. These permits are in accordance with, and subject to, the
provisions of 40 CFR part l72, which defines EPA procedures with
respect to the use of pesticides for experimental use purposes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Registration Division
(7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
    In person or by telephone: Contact the product manager at the
following address at the office location, telephone number, or e-mail
address cited in each experimental use permit: 1921 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Arlington, VA.
    

    264-EUP-107. Issuance. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, P.O. Box 12041, 2
T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This experimental
use permit allows the use of 69 pounds of the insecticide 5-amino-1-
(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-((1,R,S)-
(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)-1-H-pyrazole-carbonitrile on 230 acres of
cotton to evaluate the control of the boll weevil, fleahoppers, plant
bugs, and thrips. The program is authorized only in the States of
Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The experimental use permit
is effective from June 13, 1997 to June 13, 1998. This permit is issued
with the limitation that all treated crops are destroyed or used for
research purposes only. (Marion Johnson, PM 10, Rm. 210, CM #2, 703-
305-6788, e-mail: johnson.marion@epamail.epa.gov)

    264-EUP-111. Issuance. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, P.O. Box 12041, 2
T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This experimental
use permit allows the use of 4.7 pounds of the insecticide 5-amino-1-
(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-((1,R,S)-
(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)-1-H-pyrazole-carbonitrile on 1,332 acres of
rangeland to evaluate the control of grasshoppers. The program is
authorized only in the State of Wyoming. The experimental use permit is
effective from June 4, 1997 to June 4, 1998. This permit is issued with
the limitation that all treated acreage will be fenced so that no
livestock will be grazed on the treated acreage, and no grass, hay, or
other vegetation from the treated acreage will be cut to be fed to
livestock. (Marion Johnson, PM 10, Rm. 210, CM #2, 703-305-6788, e-
mail: johnson.marion@epamail.epa.gov)

    Persons wishing to review these experimental use permits are
referred to the designated product managers. Inquires concerning these
permits should be directed to the person cited above. It is suggested
that interested persons call before visiting the EPA office, so that
the appropriate file may be made available for inspection purposes from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.

    Dated: June 26, 1997.

James Jones,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97-17592 Filed 7-3-97; 8:45 am]
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