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Isoxaflutole (Rhone-Poulenc). April 11, 1997.
Issuance of Experimental Use Permit 264-EUP-110. Federal Register.


Note from EC. The common names for the chemical formulae listed below are,

Fipronil: 5-amino-1- (2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-((1,R,S)- (trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)-1-H-pyrazole-carbonitrile

Isoxaflutole: 5-cyclopropyl- 4-(2-methylsulfonyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)isoxazole


http://www.epa.gov/docs/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1997/April/Day-11/p9377.htmFederal Register Document
[Federal Register: April 11, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 70)]
[Notices]
[Page 17815]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-50828; FRL-5598-3]


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
applicant. 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has issued the following experimental
use permits:
    264-EUP-104. Extension. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, P.O. Box 12014, 2
T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This experimental
use permit allows the use of 3.0 pounds of the insecticide 5-amino-1-
(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-((1,R,S)-
(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)-1-H-pyrazole-carbonitrile on 60 acres of
rice to evaluate the control of the rice water weevil. The program is
authorized only in the States of Arkansas, California, Louisiana,
Mississippi, and Texas. The experimental use permit is effective from
March 7, 1997 to March 7, 1998. This permit is issued with the
limitation that all treated crops are destroyed or used for research
purposes only. (Rick Keigwin, PM 10, Rm. 210, CM #2, (703) 305-6788, e-
mail: keigwin.rick@epamail.epa.gov)
    264-EUP-105. Extension. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, P.O. Box 12014, 2
T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This experimental
use permit allows the use of rice seed treated with 1.95 pounds of the
insecticide 5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-
((1,R,S)-(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)-1-H-pyrazole-carbonitrile on 50
acres of rice to evaluate the control of the rice water weevil. The
program is authorized only in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, and Texas. The experimental use permit is effective from
March 7, 1997 to March 7, 1998. This permit is issued with the
limitation that all treated crops are destroyed or used for research
purposes only. (Rick Keigwin, PM 10, Rm. 210, CM #2, (703) 305-6788, e-
mail: keigwin.rick@epamail.epa.gov)
    264-EUP-110. Issuance. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, P.O. Box 12014, 2
T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This experimental
use permit allows the use of 21 pounds of the herbicide 5-cyclopropyl-
4-(2-methylsulfonyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)isoxazole on 150 acres of
field corn to evaluate the control of various broadleaf weeds and
grasses. The program is authorized only in the States of Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Vermont, and Wisconsin. The experimental use permit is effective from
March 14, 1997 to March 14, 1998. This permit is issued with the
limitation that all treated crops are destroyed or used for research
purposes only. (Joanne Miller, PM 23, Rm. 237, CM #2, (703) 305-6224,
e-mail: miller.joanne@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: April 4, 1997.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97-9377 Filed 4-10-97; 8:45 am]
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