Pesticides; experimental use permits, etc.: AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C.,

[Federal Register: June 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 125)]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0066; FRL-7183-5]

Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to the following pesticide applicant. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: S. Diana Hudson, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location, telephone number, and e-mail address: 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Rm. 910, Crystal Mall #2, Arlington, VA; (703) 308-8713; e-mail address: hudson.diana@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. General Information

   1. Does this Action Apply to Me?

      This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this action, consult the designated contact person listed for the individual EUP.

   2. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

      You may obtain electronic copies of this document, and certain other related documents that might be available electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/. To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and Regulations,'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the entry for this document under the ``Federal Register--Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings at http:// www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

2. EUP

   EPA has issued the following EUP:

   64500-EUP-2. Issuance. AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C., 80 Rochester Avenue, Suite 214, Portsmouth, NH 03801. This EUP allows the use of 274 pounds of the biochemical pesticide sucrose octanoate esters on 100 acres of non-bearing and/or post harvest citrus trees and grapes to evaluate the control of glassy-winged sharpshooter. The program is authorized only in the State of California. The EUP is effective from June 1, 2002 to June 1, 2003.

   Persons wishing to review this EUP are referred to the designated contact person. Inquiries concerning this permit 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 18, 2002. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

   [FR Doc. 02-16356Filed6-27-02; 8:45 am]

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