1) NPIC Accepting Antimicrobial Pesticide Calls

2)Pesticide Federal Register Items for the Week of March 20 -24, 2006

New Telephone Line Established for Information About Antimicrobial Pesticides --- The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) is now taking inquiries, via their telephone help-line and web-based services, regarding antimicrobial pesticides and pesticide products. Therefore, EPA's Antimicrobial Division hotline has been terminated, and EPA web pages with references to the Agency hotline are being updated to reflect this change.

NPIC is a toll-free telephone service that provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects. The service is available daily, 6:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (PT), and the toll-free phone number is 1-800-858-7378.

Pesticide Federal Register Items for the Week of March 20 -24, 2006

Title: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/ State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Working Committee on Pesticide Operations and Management (WC/POM) Public Meeting Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14510-14511 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2602.htm Purpose: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Working Committee on Pesticide Operations and Management (WC/POM) will hold a 2-day meeting, beginning on April 3, 2006 and ending April 4, 2006 at La Fonda, 100 East San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501; Telephone number: 505-982-5511. The meeting will be held on April 3, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 12 noon on April 4, 2006. Chemical(s):N/A Comments: This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics. Contact: Georgia McDuffie, Field and External Affairs Division (7506C), telephone number: (703) 605-0195; fax number: (703) 308-1850; e- mail address: mcduffie.georgia@epa.gov, or Philip H. Gray, SFIREG Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 1249, Hardwick, VT 05843-1249; telephone number: (802) 472-6956; fax (802) 472-6957; e-mail address: aapco@plainfield.bypass.com

Title: Inert Ingredients; Revocation of 29 Pesticide Tolerance Exemptions for 27 Chemicals Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page 14411-14415 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2631.htm Purpose: EPA is revoking 29 exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance that are associated with 27 inert ingredients because these substances are no longer contained in active Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) pesticide product registrations. These ingredients are subject to reassessment by August, 2006. The 29 tolerance exemptions are considered ``reassessed'' for purposes of FFDCA's section 408(q). Chemical(s):Various Comments:This regulation is effective March 22, 2006. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before May 22, 2006. EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0251. Contact:Karen Angulo, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 306-0404; e-mail address: angulo.karen@epa.gov.

Title: Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14409-14411 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2632.htm Purpose: This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues of hexythiazox (trans-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2- oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide) and its metabolites containing the (4- chlorophenyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-thiazolidine moiety (expressed as parent) in or on grape; citrus fruit, crop group 10 (CA, AZ, TX only); citrus, oil; citrus, dried pulp; fruit, pome, group 11; apple, wet pomace; and cattle, sheep, goat, and horse meat byproducts. Chemical(s): Hexythiazox; Comments:This regulation is effective March 22, 2006. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before May 22, 2006. EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0168. Contact: Olga Odiott, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 308-9369; e-mail address: odiott.olga@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment of a Regulation for Residues of Dimethenamid in or on Various Food and Feed Commodities Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14521-14522 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2634.htm Purpose:1.PP 4E6844.Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), Rutgers University, proposes to establish tolerances for residues of the dimethenamid, (R,S)-2-chloro-N-[(1-methyl-2-methoxy) ethyl]-N-(2,4- dimethylthien-3-yl)-acetamide in or on food commodities onion, green; onion, Welsh; leek; and shallot, fresh leaves at 0.01 parts per million (ppm); 2. PP 0F6138. Grass, forage at 0.05 ppm; grass, hay at 0.30 ppm; grass, straw at 0.01 ppm; and grass, seed screenings at 0.01 ppm. Chemical(s): Dimethenamid Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0165, must be received on or before April 21, 2006. Contact: Barbara Madden, Registration Division (7505C), 703- 305-6463; e-mail: madden.barbara@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment of Regulations for Residues of Ethofumesate and Its Metabolites in or on Various Food Commodities Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14522-14524 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2635.htm Purpose:1..PP 3E6564. Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the herbicide ethofumesate (2- ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl methanesulfonate) and its metabolites NC 8493 and NC 9607 (both calculated as the parent compound) in or on food commodities garden beet tops at 4.0 parts per million (ppm) and garden beet roots at 0.5 ppm; and 2. PP 3E6565. Carrots (with regional restriction for use in Washington and Oregon only) at 10.0 ppm; and 3. PP 5E6914. Onion dry bulb, garlic bulb, and shallots at 0.3 ppm. Chemical(s): Ethofumesate and Its Metabolites Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0537, must be received on or before April 21, 2006. Contact: Barbara Madden, Registration Division (7505C), 703- 305-6463; e-mail: madden.barbara@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment of Regulations for Residues of the Insecticide Imidacloprid in or on Various Food Commodities Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14524-14525 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2636.htm Purpose:This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions by Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of the insecticide imidacloprid, 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro- 2-imidazolidinimine in or on various food commodities. Chemical(s):Imidacloprid Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0542 must be received on or before April 21, 2006. Contact:Barbara Madden, Registration Division, (7505C), (703) 305-6463; e-mail: madden.barbara@epa.gov.

Title: Xylene; Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Low Risk Pesticide; Notice of Availability Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14511-14513 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2707.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide xylene, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the low risk pesticide xylene through a modified, streamlined version of the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions.. Chemical(s): Xylene** Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0145, must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Mark Perry, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), telephone number: (703) 308-8024; fax number: (703) 308-7070; e-mail address: perry.mark@epa.gov.

Title: Carbofuran Revised Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options Date of publication:March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume71 , Number 55, Page 14513-14514 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2708.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the N-methyl carbamate pesticide carbofuran. In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction options for carbofuran and an initial alternatives analysis. The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing an Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision (IRED) for carbofuran. Chemical(s):Carbofuran** Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0162 must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Stephanie Plummer, Special Review and Reregistration Division, telephone number: (703) 305-0076; fax number: (703) 308-7042; e-mail address: plummer.stephanie@epa.gov.

Title: Issuance of Experimental Use Permits Date of publication:March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14525-14526 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2709.htm Purpose: EPA has granted experimental use permits (EUPs) to Agricultural Research Initiatives (ARI) Incorporated. EUPs permit use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permits. Chemical(s):N/A Comments: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0176. Contact:Phil Hutton, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), telephone number: (703) 308-8260; e-mail address: hutton.phil@epa.gov.

Title: Trichloromelamine, Sulfonated Oleic Acid-Sodium Salt, and Triethylene Glycol; Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Low Risk Pesticides; Notice of Availability Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume71 , Number 55, Page 14517-14519 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2710.htm Purpose:This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (RED) for the pesticides trichloromelamine, sulfonated oleic acid-sodium salt and triethylene glycol, and opens a public comment period on these documents, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the low risk pesticides trichloromelamine, sulfonated oleic acid-sodium salt and triethylene glycol through a modified, streamlined version of the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions.. Chemical(s): Trichloromelamine, Sulfonated Oleic Acid-Sodium Salt, and Triethylene Glycol** Comments: Comments must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number, by one of the following methods: For trichloromelamine, docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ- OPP-2005-0262. For sulfonated oleic acid-sodium salt, docket ID number EPA-HQ- OPP-2005-0261. For triethylene glycol, docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0250 Contact: For trichloromelamine, contact Jennifer Slotnick, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 305-0601; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: slotnick.jennifer@epa.gov. For sulfonated oleic acid-sodium salt, contact Kathryn Jakob, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 305-1328; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: jakob.kathryn@epa.gov. For triethylene glycol, contact Heather Garvie, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 308-0034; fax number: (703) 308-8481 e- mail address: garvie.heather@epa.gov.

Title: Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride; Para Tertiary-Amylphenol and Salts; 1, 2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one; and Azadioxabicyclooctane Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14514-14517 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2711.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the pesticides poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride hereafter referred to as PHMB, para tertiary-amylphenol and salts hereafter referred to as 4-t, 1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one hereafter referred to as BIT and azadioxabicyclooctane hereafter referred to as Aza. This notice opens a public comment period on these documents. EPA has reviewed PHMB, 4-t, BIT and Aza through the public participation process that the Agency uses. Chemical(s): Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride; Para Tertiary-Amylphenol and Salts; 1, 2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one; and Azadioxabicyclooctane Comments: Comments must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number, by one of the following methods: For PHMB, docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0305; for 4-t, docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005 -0181; for BIT, docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0200; for Aza, docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0186. Contact: For PHMB, contact Jennifer Slotnick, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 305-0601; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: slotnick.jennifer@epa.gov. For 4-t, contact ShaRon Carlisle, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 308-6427; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: carlisle.shaRon@epa.gov. For BIT, contact Rebecca Miller, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 305-0012; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: miller.rebecca@epa.gov. For Aza, contact ShaRon Carlisle, Antimicrobials Division (7510C), telephone number: (703) 308-6427; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address: carlisle.shaRon@epa.gov.

Title: Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerance Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 55, Page14406-14409 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2712.htm Purpose:This regulation establishes a tolerance for combined residues of imidacloprid in or on oats and rye. Bayer CropScience requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). Chemical(s): Imidacloprid Comments:This regulation is effective March 22, 2006. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before May 22, 2006. EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0053. Contact: Daniel Kenny, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 305-7546; e-mail address: kenny.dan@epa.gov.

Title: Propylene Oxide; Notice of Receipt of Request to Terminate Bird Seed Uses on Pesticide Registrations Date of publication: March 22, 2006 Citation:Volume 71, Number 55, Page14519-14521 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/March/Day-22/p2713.htm Purpose: EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by ABERCO, Inc. to voluntarily terminate the use of the pesticide propylene oxide (PPO) on bird seed products. The request would terminate non-food PPO use as an insecticidal fumigant for the control of stored product insects in bird seed. The request would terminate bird seed use for all PPO product(s) registered in the U.S. EPA intends to grant this request at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the request, or unless the registrant withdraws their request within this period. Upon acceptance of this request, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. Chemical(s): Propylene Oxide; Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0253, must be received on or before April 21, 2006. Contact: Susan Bartow, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), telephone number: (703) 603-0065; fax number: (703) 308-8041; e-mail address: bartow.susan@epa.gov.