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(E)-9-dodecenyl acetate
8/4/99 New Active Ingredients Approved - (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate and (E)-9-dodecenyl acetatewere approved on 5/20/99 for use as timed release microencapsulated pheromone concentrate used for mating disruption of the Eastern Pine Shoot Borer Moth in forests and woodlands. The technical product (52991-10) was from Bedoukian Research Inc. of Danbury CT and the end-use product (10350-46) was from 3M/Animal Care Products of St. Paul MN
6/12/98 Application for New Active Ingredient  for (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate and (E)-9-dodecenyl acetate pheromone used for mating disruption of the Eastern Pine Shoot borer moth in forest and woodland applications (10350-UA) - from 3M Canada of London, Ontario and (52991-RN) - from Bedoukian Research Inc. of Danbury CT.
(Z,E)-9,12-Tetradecadienyl acetate and (Z)-9-Tetradecen-1-ol
12/22/99 New Active Ingredient Approved (Z,E)-9,12- Tetradecadienyl acetate and (Z)-9-Tetradecen-1-ol  was approved on 9/23/99 for use on alfalfa, asparagus, beans, beets, cabbage, celery, cole crops, cotton, cucumbers, ground nuts, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, soybeans, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco to control beet armyworm. (53575-21) - from Biocontrol Limited of Vancouver WA 
12/16/98 Application for New Active Ingredient  for (Z,E)-9,12-Tetradecadienyl acetate and (Z)-9-Tetradecen-1-ol to control beet armyworm on various crops (53575-ER) from Biocontrol Limited of Vancouver WA.
(Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate
8/4/99 New Active Ingredients Approved - (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate and (E)-9-dodecenyl acetate were approved on 5/20/99 for use as timed release microencapsulated pheromone concentrate used for mating disruption of the Eastern Pine Shoot Borer Moth in forests and woodlands. The technical product (52991-10) was from Bedoukian Research Inc. of Danbury CT and the end-use product (10350-46) was from 3M/Animal Care Products of St. Paul MN
6/12/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for (Z)-9-dodecenyl acetate and (E)-9-dodecenyl acetate pheromone used for mating disruption of the Eastern Pine Shoot borer moth in forest and woodland applications (10350-UA) - from 3M Canada of London, Ontario and (52991-RN) - from Bedoukian Research Inc. of Danbury CT.
(Z,Z)-11,13-Hexadecadienal
11/26/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for (Z,Z)-11,13-Hexadecadienal - for the manufacture a pheromone to be used to disrupt mating of the Navel Orangeworm (52991-RR) - by Bedoukian Research, Inc of Danbury CT
(Z)-11-Hexadecenyl Acetate
12/13/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for (Z)-11-Hexadecenyl Acetate (52991-RL) For manufacturing use only. For use in agricultural end-use products. By Bedoukian Research, Inc of Danbury CT.

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1-methylcyclopropene (EthylBloc)
7/26/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) in or on fruits and vegetables when used as a post harvest plant growth regulator, i.e., for the purpose of inhibiting the effects of ethylene. AgroFresh, Inc. (formerly BioTechologies for Horticulture) submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 1-MCP.
10/4/00 Application for Changed Use Pattern for 1-methylcyclopropene (71297-1) It is intended for indoor use as a plant growth regulator on post-harvest fruits and vegetables for the purpose of inhibiting the effects of ethylene on food commodities. From BioTechnologies for Horticulture, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA
6/21/00 Tolerance Exemption Proposal (0G6144) for 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) From BioTechnologies for Horticulture, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA
8/4/99 New Active Ingredient Approved - 1-methylcyclopropene was approved on 4/22/99 for use only on ornamental non-food crops (71297-1) for Biotechnologies for Horticulture Inc. of Walterboro SC.
3/10/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for 1-methylcyclopropene (EthylBloc) for use on ornamental non-food crops - from Biotechnologies for Horticulture, Inc. of Walterboro SC.
2, 6-DIPN (2, 6-diisopropylnapthalene)
9/21/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (1F6338) from Platte Chemical Company of Greely CO. for EPA has received a pesticide petition [PP 1F6338] proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide 2,6-diisopropylnapthalene (2,6-DIPN) in or on raw agricultural commodities.
9/19/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications.1. File Symbol: 34704-IUE. Applicant: Platte Chemical Company, 419 18th Street, Greely, CO 80632. Product name: Amplify Sprout Inhibitor Technical. Product type: Plant growth regulator. Active ingredient: 2,6-diisopropylnapthalene (2,6-DIPN) at 99.7%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing or formulating registered pesticide products. 2. File Symbol: 34704-IUG. Applicant: Platte Chemical Company. Product name: Amplify Sprout Inhibitor. Product type: Plant growth regulator. Active ingredient: 2,6-DIPN at 99.7%. Proposed use: To inhibit sprouting on stored potatoes.
8/30/00 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption (PP-8G05008) EPA has received a pesticide petition from Platte Chemical Company, Inc., Greely, CO to establish temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide 2, 6- diisopropylnapthalene (2,6-DIPN). In the Federal Register of 9/22/99 , EPA issued a rule establishing a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2,6-DIPN. The temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance will expire on September 22, 2000. This request for temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is associated with an experimental use permit ( 34704- EUP-13). 2,6-DIPN is a potato sprout inhibitor and the purpose of the experimental program is to test the efficacy of the active ingredient.
3/1/00 Experimental Use Permit Granted 34704-EUP-13. Issuance. Platte Chemical Company of Greeley, CO 80632. This experimental use permit allows the use of 5,000 pounds of the plant growth regulator 2,6-diisopropylnapthalene on 300 million pounds of stored potatoes to inhibit sprouting. The program is authorized only in the States of Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin. The experimental use permit is effective from September 28, 1999 to September 28, 2000. A temporary tolerance has been established for residues of the active ingredient in or on stored potatoes.
9/22/99 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established for 2,6-DIPN (2, 6-diisopropylnapthalene) when applied/used to inhibit sprouting in potatoes held for storage from Platte Chemical Company of Greeley CO. The temporary tolerance will expire on September 22, 2000 (PP8G5008)
11/25/98 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption (PP8G5008) for 2,6-DIPN (2,6-diisopropylnapthalene) when used to prohibit sprouting in potatoes held in storage - from Platte Chemical Company, Greeley CO.
11/25/98 Application for Experimental Use Permit for 2,6-DIPN (2,6-diisopropylnapthalene) to evaluate use to prohibit sprouting in potatoes held in storage (34704-EUP-RG) - from Platte Chemical Company, Greeley CO.
1,7-dioxaspiro-(5,5)-undecane (Spiroketal)
3/28/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products. File Symbol: 70051-TA. Applicant: Thermo Trilogy Corporation, 9145 Guilford Road, Suite 175, Columbia, MD, 21046. Product name: Olive Fly Attract and Kill (A and K) Target Device. Type of product: Pheromone/attractant. Active ingredients: Ammonium bicarbonate at 12.8% and 1,7-dioxaspiro-(5,5)-undecane (Spiroketal) at 0.2%. Proposed classification/Use: An attractant that is used in an attract and kill device that is used to attract and kill the Olive Fruit Fly in olive orchards.
3-[N-butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester
8/4/99 New Active Ingredient Approved - 3-[N-butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester was approved on 2/10/99 for formulation into insect repellent products (70759-1) - from EM Industries Inc./Rona of Hawthorne, NY
3-(Butyl-N-acetyl)-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester (IR3535)
9/10/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for 3-(Butyl-N-acetyl)-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester (IR3535) for repelling mosquitoes, deer ticks, body lice, and biting flies (70759-R) from EM Industries Inc. of Hawthorne NY
3-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one (MCH)
4/20/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for 3-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one to prevent infestations of the Douglas-Fir Beetle and the Spruce Beetle - from Phero Tech Inc. of Delta, B.C. Canada
4-Allyl anisole (Estragole)
11/21/01 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the FR on 4/20/99 which announced that Taensa, Inc. of Fairfield, CT, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, Beetleball Technical, a technical product to be used to manufacture invertebrate repellents, containing 97.5% 4-allyl anisole. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on September 28, 2001, as Beetleball Technical (EPA Registration Number 72098-4) for use in manufacturing invertebrate repellents.
4/20/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for 4-Allyl anisole (Estragole) for management and prevention of Southern Pine Beetle infestations - by Taensa Inc. of Fairfield CT
6-benzyladenine
02/26/03 Experimental Use Permit Issued - EPA has issued 73049-EUP-2. to Valent BioSciences Corporation. This EUP allows the use of the biochemical plant regulator 6-benzyladenine on apple and pistachio to evaluate its efficacy for fruit thinning and sizing for apple and its mitigation of alternate-year bearing for pistachio. The program is authorized only in the States of California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from January 22, 2003 to January 31, 2005. A temporary tolerance exemption to expire on January 31, 2005 has been established for residues of the active ingredient in or on apple and pistachio.
02/05/03 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide 6-benzyladenine on apples and pistachios when applied/used in accordance with the Experimental Use Permit 73049-EUP-2. Valent BioSciences Corporation submitted a petition to EPA requesting the temporary tolerance exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 6-benzyladenine. The temporary tolerance exemption will expire on January 31, 2005.
3/28/02 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition EPA has received a pesticide petition (2G6378) from Valent BioSciences Corporation, 870 Technology Way, Suite 100, Libertyville, IL 60048, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180, to expand an existing tolerance exemption for the biochemical pesticide 6-benzyladenine in or on agricultural commodities apples and pistachios.

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Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K1026
2/25/00 New Active Ingredient Conditionally Registered: Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K1026 - On September 28, 1999, EPA registered Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K1026 for control of crown gall on nonbearing almond, apricot, cherry, nectarine, pecan, walnut, caneberry, and 2 ornamentals (62388-1) - from Bio-Care Technology
4/27/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K1026 for control of crown gall disease organisms non-food and non-bearing plants only (62388-R) - from Bio-Care Technology Pty. Ltd. of Geneva OH
Alternaria destruens
2/7/01 Application for New Active Ingredient for Alternaria destruens from Platte Chemical Company, of Greeley, CO File Symbols 34704-IEU and 34704-IEL. for control of dodder (Cuscuta spp.).
1/17/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP-0F6191) EPA has received a pesticide petition from Platte Chemical Company, Greeley, CO , proposing pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the microbial pesticide Alternaria destruens.
Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG)
9/6/01 Experimental Use Permit Granted EPA has issued the following EUP: 73049-EUP-1. Amendment/Extension. Valent BioSciences Corporation. This EUP allows the use of 292 pounds of the plant regulator aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) on 2,650 acres of stone fruits (apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, and prunes) to evaluate harvest benefits in an expanded use area (larger-scale field testing). The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The EUP is effective from June 25, 2001 to December 21, 2003. A temporary tolerance of 0.170 part per million (ppm) has been established for residues of the active ingredient in or on food commodities of the stone fruit crop group.
7/12/01 Establishment of Temporary Tolerance - This regulation establishes a temporary tolerance of 0.170 part per million (ppm) for residues of aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) in or on the stone fruit crop group when applied/used as a plant regulator. In the Federal Register of 3/28/01 , EPA issued a notice announcing the filing of a pesticide tolerance petition (PP 9G5048, transferred from Abbott Laboratories) by Valent BioSciences Corporation, of Libertyville, IL The temporary tolerance will expire on December 21, 2003
7/12/01 Establishment of Time-Limited Tolerances - This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances of 0.08 part per million (ppm) for residues of aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), in or on apples and pears. Valent BioSciences Corporation requested these tolerances. The tolerances will expire on December 21, 2003. In the Federal Register of 3/28/01, EPA issued a notice announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP 6F4632, transferred from Abbott Laboratories) for tolerances by Valent BioSciences Corporation of Libertyville, IL. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.502 be amended by establishing permanent tolerances for the biochemical pesticide aminoethoxyvinylglycine, in or on apples and pears at 0.08 part per million (ppm). Instead, because the Agency has not completed its assessment of the conditional rat 2-generation reproduction study, the Agency is establishing time-limited tolerances for which the tolerances will expire on December 21, 2003.
3/28/01 Petition for Permanent Tolerance (PP6F4632) EPA has received a request from Valent BioSciences Corporation of Libertyville, IL, referencing pesticide petition PP-6F4632 (transferred from Abbott Laboratories), proposing pursuant to section 408(d) of the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR 180.502 by establishing permanent tolerances for residues of the biochemical pesticide aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) in or on the food commodities apples and pears at 0.08 part per million (ppm).
3/28/01 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Extension (PP9G5048) EPA has received a request from Valent BioSciences Corporation of Libertyville, IL, referencing pesticide petition PP 9G5048 (transferred from Abbott Laboratories), proposing pursuant to section 408(d) of the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR 180.502 by extending the temporary tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) in or on food commodities of the stone fruit crop group 12, including apricot, cherry (sweet and tart), nectarine, peach, plum, chickasaw plum, damson plum, Japanese plum, plumcot, and prune (fresh) at 0.170 ppm.
8/4/99 Experimental Use Permit Amendment/Extension Granted for Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) to evaluate harvest management in stone fruits. The permit authorizes use in 19 states (275-EUP-82) from Abbott Laboratories of Chicago Il.
6/10/99 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established (PP 9G5048) for Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) in or on food commodities of the stone fruit crop group. The temporary tolerance will expire on April 1, 2001 - from Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago Il.
3/10/99 Petition for Temporary Tolerance for Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) on Stone Fruits (PP9G5048) - from Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago Il.
Ammonium bicarbonate
9/25/02 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition [2F6477] from Certis USA LLC 9145 Guild Road, Suite 175, Columbia, MD 21046, proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide Ammonium bicarbonate. The biochemical ammonium bicarbonate is proposed for use as an insect feeding attractant in the end use product olive fly attract and kill (A&K) target device. Ammonium bicarbonate acts as a feeding attractant to the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae)
3/28/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products. File Symbol: 70051-TA. Applicant: Thermo Trilogy Corporation, 9145 Guilford Road, Suite 175, Columbia, MD, 21046. Product name: Olive Fly Attract and Kill (A and K) Target Device. Type of product: Pheromone/attractant. Active ingredients: Ammonium bicarbonate at 12.8% and 1,7-dioxaspiro-(5,5)-undecane(Spiroketal) at 0.2%. Proposed classification/Use: An attractant that is used in an attract and kill device that is used to attract and kill the Olive Fruit Fly in olive orchards.
Anthraquinone (9,10-anthracenedione)
3/31/99 New Active Ingredient Approved - Anthraquinone (9, 10-anthraquinone) was approved on 12/16/98 for use to repel geese (69969-1) - from Environmental Biocontrol International of Wilmington DE
8/28/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Anthraquinone (9,10-anthracenedione) for use to repel birds at commercial sites, industrial, or other developed urban areas. (69969-R) - from Environmental Biocontrol International of Wilmington DE
Anthraquinone (9,10-anthracenedione)
02/14/03 Tolerance Exemption Proposal EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP 8E5001) from Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Technology Center on behalf of the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council proposing to amend 40 CFR 180.1206 by establishing an amendment/ expansion of an existing tolerance exemption for the microbial pesticide Aspergillus flavus AF36 in or on the food and feed commodity cotton and its by products. The pesticide is currently being used in certain counties in the States of Arizona and Texas under an Experimental Use Permit (EPA Reg. No. 69224-EUP-1). The current submission proposes to establish a permanent exemption from tolerance for residues of Aspergillus flavus AF36 on cotton and its byproducts.
7/17/02 Temporary Tolerance Extension Approval - Aspergillus flavus AF36 This regulation amends an existing temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the atoxigenic microbial pesticide, Aspergillus flavus AF36 on cotton consistent with the Experimental Use Permit 69224-EUP-1. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), on behalf of the USDA/ARS Southern Regional Research Center, submitted a petition to EPA requesting the temporary tolerance exemption amendment. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Aspergillus flavus AF36. The temporary tolerance exemption will expire on December 30, 2004.
3/25/02 Application for Temporary Tolerance Extension - EPA has received an amended pesticide petition PP 5E4575 from IR-4, proposing to extend the temporary exemption from tolerance for residues of the non-aflatoxin-producing microbial pesticide Aspergillus flavus AF 36 in/on cotton. This amended petition is filed by IR-4, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Technology Center of New Jersey, Technology Centre of New Jersey, North Brunswick, NJ on behalf of the USDA/ARS Southern Regional Center, New Orleans, LA. The amendment seeks to extend the current temporary exemption from tolerance to include cotton treated with A. flavus AF36 in 9 counties in Texas.
6/30/99 Technical Amendment to Exemption from Temporary Tolerance for Aspergillus flavus AF36 to correct the expiration date from Dec. 30, 2000 to Dec 30. 2001
5/26/99 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established (PP 5E4575) for Aspergillus flavus AF36 when applied/used as an antifungal agent on cotton. The temporary exemption will expire on 12/30/2000. from IR4Exit EPA Disclaimer.
2/19/99 Application for Temporary Tolerance Extension for Aspergillus flavus AF36 to reduce the incidence of aflatoxin contamination of cottonseed - from IR4Exit EPA Disclaimer on of the Southern Regional Research Center of USDA
2/19/99 Application for Experimental Use Permit Extension for Aspergillus flavus AF36 to reduce the incidence of aflatoxin contamination of cottonseed (69224-EUP-1) - from IR4 Exit EPA Disclaimer on behalf of the Southern Regional Research Center of USDA

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Bacillus cereus strain BPO1
11/20/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus cereus strain BPO1 on raw and processed food when applied/used as a foliar applied biological plant growth regulator intended to promote root mass growth, earlier fruit initiation, increased fruit retention, and increased nutrient utilization. Micro Flow Company submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Bacillus cereus strain BPO1.
Bacillus cereus strain UW85
/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus cereus strain UW85 File Symbol: 007173-EEN. Applicant: LipaTech, Inc. Fungicide. This technical product is for manufacturing use only.
2/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus cereus strain UW85 File Symbol: 007173-ERT. Applicant: LipaTech, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI. Fungicide. For use as a seed treatment.
Bacillus licheniformis strain SB3086
6/26/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. Notice of receipt of this application does not imply a decision by the Agency on the application. Product Containing an Active Ingredient not Included in any Previously Registered Product: File Symbol: 70127-E. Applicant: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., 111 Kelser Mill Road, Salem, VA 24153. Product name: Novozymes Biofungicide Green Releaf™ 710-140. Active ingredient: Bacillus licheniformis strain SB3086 at 0.14%. Proposed classification/Use: None. A biological fungicide for use on ornamental turf, lawns, golf courses, turf farms and ornamental plants as a preventive or curative treatment for several fungal diseases.
Bacillus megaterium
3/31/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Trichoderma hamatum, Bacillus megaterium, Rhodotorula glutinis, and Penicillium oxalicum from Eden BioScience Corporation of Poulsbo, WA. A biological fungicide (EPA File Symbol 69834-R) for formulation use only, containing the technical grade active ingredients.
Bacillus pumilus strain GB34
4/10/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - EPA has issued the following EUP: 7501-EUP-3. Issuance. Gustafson LLC, 1400 Preston Road, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093. This EUP allows the use of 2.290 grams of the technical active ingredient contained in 114.54 grams concentrate of the fungicide Bacillus pumilus GB 34 to treat the soybean seed to be planted on 67 acres to evaluate the control of the fungal diseases Rhizoctonia and Fusarium. The program is authorized only in the States of Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from March 1, 2002 to February 28, 2003.
12/31/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications.
  1. File symbol: 7501-ROE. Applicant: Gustafson LLC, 1400 Preston Road, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093. Product name: GB34 Technical Biological Fungicide. Product type: Fungicide. Active ingredient: Bacillus pumilus strain GB34 at 13.8%. Proposed classification/Use: For reformulating into end-use products by formulators in the manufacture of agricultural fungicide products.
  2. File symbol: 7501-ROR. Applicant: Gustafson LLC, 1400 Preston Road., Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093. Product name: GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide. Product type: Fungicide. Active ingredient: Bacillus pumilus strain GB34 at 0.28%. Proposed classification/Use: For use as a seed treatment for soybeans for suppression of root diseases caused by Rhizoctonia and Fusarium.
Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808
5/08/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products. EPA File symbol 69592-A . Applicant: AgraQuest, Inc., 1530 Drew Ave., Davis, CA 95616. Product Name: QST 2808 Technical. Active ingredient: Bacillus pumilus Strain QST 2808 at 2.0%. Proposed Classification/Use: Manufacturing use.
5/3/01 Application for Experimental Use Permit AgraQuest, Inc.of Davis, CA 95616 has requested an EUP for the microbial pesticide Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808 for a 2 year period, commencing March 1, 2001 and ending March 1, 2003. The objective of this EUP is to obtain efficacy and phytotoxicity data over a large geographical area on many important minor crops.
5/3/01 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption EPA has received a pesticide petition 1G6240 from AgraQuest, Inc of Davis, CA , proposing to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the microbial pesticide Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808 in or on all raw agricultural commodities (RAC). 
Bacillus sphaericus
9/11/98 Tolerance Exemption Established (PP7F4827) for Bacillus sphaericus establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in or on the raw agricultural commodities. From Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago, IL
8/22/97 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP7F4827) for Bacillus sphaericus requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in or on the raw agricultural commodities. From Abbott Laboratories of North Chicago, IL
Bacillus sphaericus strain 2362 (serotype H5a5b) (larvicide)
7/25/96 Petition for Tolerance (PP 6F4720) for Bacillus sphaericus strain 2362 (serotype H5a5b) (larvicide) establishing tolerances for the residues of the microbial pesticide in or on all raw agricultural commodities. From Abbott Laboratories, Chemical and Agricultural Products Division, North Chicago, IL 60064, 
Bacillus subtilis strain GB03
12/19/01 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition [1G6307] from Growth Products Ltd. , of White Plains, NY 10602, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a temporary tolerance for the microbial pesticide Bacillus subtilis GB03.
12/19/01 Experimental Use Permit Application - Growth Products Ltd. of White Plains, NY has requested an EUP for the microbial pesticide Companion\TM\, based on the active ingredient Bacillus subtilis Strain GB03. The proposed duration of the proposed program is 2 years. The EUP is being requested to obtain efficacy and phytotoxicity data, evaluate application rates, and evaluate timing to establish disease control. The target pests include root diseases such as Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Erwinia, Fusarium, Phytopthora, Verticillium, Sclerotinia, Botyris, Anthracnose, fire blight, wilt, crown rot, root rot, downy mildew, and damping off. The proposed experimental program is to cover a total of 200 acres in 5 states, as follows: California, Florida, New York, North Dakota, and Washington.
Bacillus subtilis var. amyloliquefaciens strain FZB24
10/22/02 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition 2F06453 from Taensa, Inc., 26 Sherman Ct, P.O. Box 764, Fairfield, CT 06430, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the microbial pesticide Bacillus subtilis var. amyloliquefaciens strain FZB24.
6/16/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus subtilis var. amyloliquefaciens strain FZB24-for manufacturing use only - by Taensa Inc. of Fairfield CT
Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713
8/30/00 New Active Ingredient Conditionally Registered: This notice announces Agency approval of applications submitted by AgraQuest, Inc.of Davis CA, to conditionally register the pesticide Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713 - A new active ingredient not included in any previously registered products
7/5/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713 in or on all raw agricultural commodities when applied/used according to label instructions. From Agraquest, Inc of Davis CA
6/16/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713 - for use in formulating end use products to control various fungal plant pathogens and terrestrial use. by Agraquest Inc. of Davis CA.
4/26/99 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 8F5032) for Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713 on all raw agricultural commodities from AgraQuest Inc. of Davis CA.
Bacillus thuringiensis 149B1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12560) in corn
2/20/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 29964-EUP-1, and 29964-EUP-3. Issuance. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., of Johnston, IA The issuance of these EUPs allow the use of the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis 149B1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12560) in corn. Notice of the receipt of application of these EUPs were published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2001. EUPs issued allowed the planting of 16 acres each of field corn to evaluate the control of Western and Northern corn rootworm; to do breeding and observation, and to do hybrid production for research or regulatory studies. The Pioneer Hi-Bred programs are authorized only in the States of Hawaii and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. These EUPs are effective from October 12, 2001 to March 31, 2002. The permits have been issued with the limitation that all treated crops will be genetically contained and destroyed or used for research purposes only.
Bacillus thuringiensis 149B1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 14352) in corn
2/20/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 68467-EUP-3, 68467-EUP-5 Issuance. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, of Indianapolis, IN for the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis 149B1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 14352) in corn and Notice of the receipt of application of these EUPs were published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2001. On October 12, 2001, the EUPs were issued. EUPs issued allowed the planting of 19 acres each of field corn to evaluate the control of Western and Northern corn rootworm; and to do breeding and observation. The programs are authorized only in the States of Hawaii and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. These EUPs are effective from October 12, 2001 to March 31, 2002. The permits have been issued with the limitation that all treated crops will be genetically contained and destroyed or used for research purposes only.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(b) delta-endotoxin and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZO1502) necessary for its production in corn.
8/17/98 New Use Conditionally Approved - Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(b) delta-endotoxin and the genetic material (plasmid vector pZO1502) necessary for its production in corn. On February 27, 1998 approved a new use that extended the registration to include control of European corn Borer and Corn Earworm on sweet corn. (65268-1) from Novartis Seeds of Boise ID. Registration expires on 4/1/2001.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(c) delta-endotoxin and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn
9/10/97 New Active Ingredient Conditionally Approved for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(c) delta-endotoxin and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn for corn borer resistance in field corn.(69575-2) for Dekalb Genetics Corp. of DeKalb Il. Registration expires April 1, 2001.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(c) delta-endotoxin and the genetic material necessary for its production in soybean
2/14/01 Application for Experimental Use Permit Extension. EPA has received an application from Monsanto Company of St. Louis, MO, for an extension of their EUP (524-EUP-91) for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vectors PV-GMBT01 and PV-GMBT02) in soybean. Notice of the original issuance of this EUP was published in the Federal Register on 6/22/00
8/30/00 Experimental Use Permit Amendment (524-EUP-91) This notice announces receipt of an amendment to experimental use permit (EUP) for the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac protein and the genetic material for its production (vector PV-GMBT01 and vector PV-GMBT02) in soybean from Monsanto Company. Notice of the original issuance of this EUP was published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2000 [See below] The new program proposes to increase the acreage by 22.0 acres and adds test sites in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. All soybeans will be grown under containment procedures. Plant material and seed produced will be destroyed or used for experimental purposes only.
6/22/00 Experimental Use Permit Granted 524-EUP-91. Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO This experimental use permit allows the use of 60.7 grams of the insecticidal Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac protein in seeds shipped containing the plant-pesticide (Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac protein and the genetic material for its production (Vector PV-GMBT01 and Vector PV-GMBT02) in soybean) on 61.3 acres of soybean to evaluate the control of soybean looper, stem borer, and velvetbean caterpillar. The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The experimental use permit is effective from May 25, 2000 to May 31, 2001. This permit is issued with the limitation that all treated crops will be destroyed or used for research purposes only.
2/9/00 Application for Experimental Use Permit. On February 9, 2000 EPA published a Federal Register Notice of the receipt from Monsanto Co. of St. Louis MO. of Experimental Use Permit Application 524-EUP-OR requesting an experimental use permit (EUPs) for the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A(c) protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector PV-GMBT01) in soybean. The Agency has determined that these applications may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on these applications.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12537) in corn (moCry1F corn)
6/26/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 68467-EUP-4, 29964-EUP-2, and 524-EUP-93. Issuance, Amendment, and Amendment/Extension. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., 7250 NW 62\nd\ Avenue, Johnston, IA 5013, and Monsanto Company, 700 Chesterfield Parkway North, St. Louis, MO 63198. These EUPs allow the use of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12537) in corn (moCry1F corn) and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR13L) in corn.
The EUP issued to Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences allowed the planting of 354 acres of field corn.
The EUP issued to Pioneer Hi-Bred allowed the planting of 140 acres of field corn.
The EUP amendment for Monsanto lifted the crop destruct requirement of the Agency's April 27, 2001 4,000 acre EUP approval.
The EUP amendment/extension for Monsanto allowed the planting of 9,400 acres of field corn.
These EUPs are effective from April 5, 2002 to April 30, 2002 for Monsanto's amendment lifting the crop destruct provision for the 4,000 acre EUP, from April 10, 2002 to February 28, 2003 for Monsanto's 9,400 acre EUP amendment/extension, April 10, 2002 to March 31, 2003 for Mycogen Seeds, and April 10, 2002 to April 30, 2003 for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Tolerance exemptions have been established for residues of the active ingredients in or on field corn, sweet corn, or popcorn in 40 CFR 180.1214 and 180.1217.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F delta endotoxin as produced in corn by a Cry1F gene and its controlling sequences as found on plasmid insert PHI8999
9/6/01 Experimental Use Permit Granted EPA has issued the following EUP: 68467-EUP-2. Amendment. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054. The EUP amendment/extension for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Plasmid Insert PHI8999) in corn plants was published in the Federal Register of January 17, 2001 . This subsequent amendment allowed 55 acres from the Nebraska approved total to be planted in Puerto Rico. The transfer reduced the state acreage in Nebraska from 161.96 to 106.96 acres and increased the state acreage in Puerto Rico from 34 to 89 acres. This permit was issued with the limitation that all treated crops be destroyed or used for research purposes only.
8/10/01 New Active Ingredient Conditional Registration 
  1. EPA Registration No.: 68467-2. Registrant: Mycogen Seeds of Indianapolis, IN. Product name: Herculex I Insect Protection. Active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants. For full commercial use.
  2. File Symbol: 29964-G. Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa .Product name: Pioneer Brand Seed Corn with Herculex I. Active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants. For full commercial use.
6/6/01 Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance - This regulation establishes a time-limited exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plant-pesticides Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn on field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn when applied/used as a plant-pesticide. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance.
1/17/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - EPA has issued the following EUP Extensions/Amendments: 68467-EUP-2. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The amendments and extensions to this EUP allow the use of the plant- pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants.
12/15/00 Application for Experimental Use Permit Amendment. - Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC is requesting to amend 68467-EUP-2 for the plant-pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis delta endotoxin as produced in corn by a Cry1F gene and its controlling sequences as found on plasmid insert PHI8999. This amendment request entails the transfer of 55 acres in Nebraska to Puerto Rico.
6/22/00 Extension of Comment Period for Registration Application This notice extends the comment period of the Agency's May 5, 2000 notice announcing receipt of an application to register a pesticide product containing a new active ingredient [Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants] not included in any previously registered product pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA
6/15/00 Tolerance Exemption Proposal (0G6112) for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in plants in or on all food commodities. From Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC of Indianapolis, IN 
5/5/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants - for full commercial use. - (68467-E) by Mycogen Seeds of Indianapolis IN [Note: This amends the 11/26/99 FR Notice] [Note: comment period extended in 6/22/00 FR Notice.]
5/5/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants - for full commercial use. (29964-G) - by Pioneer Hi-Bred International of Johnston IA [Note: This amends the 11/26/99 FR Notice] [Note: comment period extended in 6/22/00 FR Notice.]
11/26/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants - for seed increase registration for a total of 5,000 acres per year in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Texas, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico - (68467-E) by Mycogen Seeds of Indianapolis IN [Note: Amended by 5/5/00 FR Notice.
11/26/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid insert PHI8999) in corn plants - for seed increase registration for a total of 620 acres per year in Hawaii (29964-G) - by Pioneer Hi-Bred International of Johnston IA [Note: Amended by 5/5/00 FR Notice.
5/5/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Bacillus thuringiensis delta endotoxin as produced in corn by a Cry1F gene and its controlling sequences as found on plasmid insert PHI8999 to evaluate control of various insect pests of the corn. The permit authorizes use in 13 states and Puerto Rico (68467-EUP-2) from Mycogen Plant sciences, Mycogen Corporation of San Diego, CA
2/10/99 Application for Experimental Use Permit for Bacillus thuringiensis delta endotoxin as produced in corn by a cry1F gene and its controlling sequences as found on plasmid insert PHI8999 (68467-EUP-E) to control European Corn Borer - from Mycogen Corp. of San Diego, CA
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1F(Synpro)/Cry 1Ac(synpro constuct 281/3006 Insectical Crystal Protein As Expressed in Cotton
02/06/03 Application for New Active Ingredient Registration EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. File Symbol: 68467-G. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054. Product Name: Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1F(Synpro)/Cry 1Ac(Synpro constuct 281/3006 Insectical Crystal Protein As Expressed in Cotton.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production(Vector GHBK11L) in cotton plants
8/21/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 3/21/01, which announced that Monsanto Company, 0f St. Louis, MO, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, Bollgard II Cotton (EPA File Symbol 524-LEE) containing the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector GHBK11L) in cotton. Monsanto transformed a Bollgard cotton variety with vector GHBK11L using particle bombardment to add the Cry2Ab gene for full commercial registration on cotton. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on June 14, 2002, as Bollgard II, Plant-incorporated protectant containing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab stacked proteins (EPA Registration Number 524-522) for a 20,000 acre seed increase.
3/21/01 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector GHBK11L) in cotton. File Symbol: 524-LEE. Applicant: Monsanto Company, of St. Louis, MO. Monsanto transformed a Bollgard cotton variety with vector GHBK11L using particle bombardment to add the Cry2Ab gene. For full commercial registration on cotton.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMBK28L) in corn plants
8/21/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 3/21/01, which announced that Monsanto Company, 0f St. Louis, MO, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, Bollgard II Cotton (EPA File Symbol 524-LEE) containing the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector GHBK11L) in cotton. Monsanto transformed a Bollgard cotton variety with vector GHBK11L using particle bombardment to add the Cry2Ab gene for full commercial registration on cotton. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on June 14, 2002, as Bollgard II, Plant-incorporated protectant containing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab stacked proteins (EPA Registration Number 524-522) for a 20,000 acre seed increase.
2/1/01 Application for New Experimental Use Permit Comment Period Extension . EPA announced receipt of an application from Monsanto Company, of St. Louis, MO for an EUP for Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMBK28L) in corn in the Federal Register of 12/20/00 . The original comment period was to end on January 19, 2001. The comment period is being extended to February 15, 2001. 
12/20/00 Application for New Experimental Use Permit - EPA has received an application from Monsanto Company, of St. Louis, MO for an experimental use permit for Cry2Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMBK28L) in corn. (524-EUP-OU) The program proposes genetically contained non-food-use testing from October 15, 2000 to November 15, 2001 on a total of 11,394 acres in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experimental trials are to (1) breeding and observation nursery, (2) agronomic and efficacy trials, and (3) seed increase for further regulatory testing.
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34/35Ab1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 14352) in corn
03/13/03 Experimental Use Permit Applications - This notice announces receipt of applications 68467-EUP-3, 68467-EUP-5, 68467-EUP-T, 68467-EUP-I, 29964-EUP-1, 29964-EUP-3, 29964- EUP-U, and 29964-EUP-L from Mycogen Seeds/Dow Agrosciences LLC and Pioneer Hi-Bred International requesting experimental use permits (EUPs) and EUP amendments
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34/ 35Ab1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12560) in corn
03/13/03 Experimental Use Permit Applications - This notice announces receipt of applications 68467-EUP-3, 68467-EUP-5, 68467-EUP-T, 68467-EUP-I, 29964-EUP-1, 29964-EUP-3, 29964- EUP-U, and 29964-EUP-L from Mycogen Seeds/Dow Agrosciences LLC and Pioneer Hi-Bred International requesting experimental use permits (EUPs) and EUP amendments
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34/35Ab1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 17662) in corn
03/13/03 Experimental Use Permit Applications - This notice announces receipt of applications 68467-EUP-3, 68467-EUP-5, 68467-EUP-T, 68467-EUP-I, 29964-EUP-1, 29964-EUP-3, 29964- EUP-U, and 29964-EUP-L from Mycogen Seeds/Dow Agrosciences LLC and Pioneer Hi-Bred International requesting experimental use permits (EUPs) and EUP amendments
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34/35Ab1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 17662) in corn
03/13/03 Experimental Use Permit Applications - This notice announces receipt of applications 68467-EUP-3, 68467-EUP-5, 68467-EUP-T, 68467-EUP-I, 29964-EUP-1, 29964-EUP-3, 29964- EUP-U, and 29964-EUP-L from Mycogen Seeds/Dow Agrosciences LLC and Pioneer Hi-Bred International requesting experimental use permits (EUPs) and EUP amendments
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR13L) in corn plants
6/26/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 68467-EUP-4, 29964-EUP-2, and 524-EUP-93. Issuance, Amendment, and Amendment/Extension. Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., 7250 NW 62\nd\ Avenue, Johnston, IA 5013, and Monsanto Company, 700 Chesterfield Parkway North, St. Louis, MO 63198. These EUPs allow the use of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (from the insert of plasmid PHP 12537) in corn (moCry1F corn) and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR13L) in corn.
The EUP issued to Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences allowed the planting of 354 acres of field corn.
The EUP issued to Pioneer Hi-Bred allowed the planting of 140 acres of field corn.
The EUP amendment for Monsanto lifted the crop destruct requirement of the Agency's April 27, 2001 4,000 acre EUP approval. The EUP amendment/extension for Monsanto allowed the planting of 9,400 acres of field corn.
These EUPs are effective from April 5, 2002 to April 30, 2002 for Monsanto's amendment lifting the crop destruct provision for the 4,000 acre EUP, from April 10, 2002 to February 28, 2003 for Monsanto's 9,400 acre EUP amendment/extension, April 10, 2002 to March 31, 2003 for Mycogen Seeds, and April 10, 2002 to April 30, 2003 for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Tolerance exemptions have been established for residues of the active ingredients in or on field corn, sweet corn, or popcorn in 40 CFR 180.1214 and 180.1217.
5/11/02 Extension of Comment Period - In the Federal Register of 3/19/01 , EPA announced receipt of a seed increase registration application from Monsanto Company, 700 Chesterfield Parkway N., St. Louis, MO 63198 to register the product Event MON 863: Corn Rootworm Protected Corn (ZMIR13L) containing the plant-pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material (Vector ZMIR13L) necessary for its production in corn. Monsanto subsequently modified their application for full commercial use and EPA announced receipt of the application on 3/19/01 . The original comment period ended on April 12, 2002. The comment period is being extended to May 31, 2002. Proposed Classification/Use: None. For full commercial use.
3/13/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products. Notice of receipt of the application does not imply a decision by the Agency on the application. Product Containing Active Ingredients Not Included in Any Previously Registered Products. File symbol: 524-LEI. On 3/19/01 EPA announced receipt of a seed increase registration application from Monsanto Company (700 Chesterfield Parkway N., St. Louis, MO 63198) to register the product Event MON 863: Corn Rootworm Protected Corn (ZMIR13L) containing the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material (Vector ZMIR13L) necessary for its production in corn. Monsanto has subsequently modified their application for full commercial use. Proposed classification/Use: None. For full commercial use.
2/20/02 Application for Experimental Use Permit Amendment - This notice announces receipt of an application from Monsanto Company to amend/extend their EUP number 524-EUP-93 for the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR13L) in corn plants.(see the Federal Register of July 27, 2001 ) to allow for additional testing until February 28, 2003 on up to 9,400 acres in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
7/27/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit Extension EPA has issued the following EUP: 524-EUP-93. Amendment/Extension. Monsanto Company of, St. Louis, MO . This EUP allows the shipment of 7.4 pounds of the Cry3Bb protein insecticide in seeds shipped Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR13L) in corn plants on 4,000 acres of field corn
1/17/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 524-EUP-90, 524-EUP-92, and 524-EUP-93. to Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO. The issuance of these EUPs allows the use of the plant-pesticides Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR14L) in corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR12L) in corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR13L) in corn, respectively
12/28/00 Application for New Experimental Use Permit Amendment. - Monsanto Company has applied for an amendment of 524-EUP-93 for the plant-pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR13L) in corn plants to continue testing and evaluation from 2/1/2001 until 2/28/2002 
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR14L) in corn plants
1/17/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 524-EUP-90, 524-EUP-92, and 524-EUP-93. to Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO. The issuance of these EUPs allows the use of the plant-pesticides Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR14L) in corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR12L) in corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR13L) in corn, respectively
12/22/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR14L) in corn plants - For full commercial registration on corn - (524-LRA) by Monsanto Company of St Louis MO
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR12L) in corn plants
1/17/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - EPA has issued the following EUPs: 524-EUP-90, 524-EUP-92, and 524-EUP-93. to Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO. The issuance of these EUPs allows the use of the plant-pesticides Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR14L) in corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR12L) in corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector ZMIR13L) in corn, respectively
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai Cry1F (synpro) insect control protein and the genetic material responsible for the production of this protein in or on cotton
10/09/02 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (2G6494) from Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC , 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a temporary tolerance for the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai Cry1F (synpro) insect control protein and the genetic material responsible for the production of this protein in or on cotton.
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai strain NB200
9/19/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an applications to register pesticide product containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. File Symbol: 73049-AI. Applicant: Valent BioSciences Corp., 870 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048. Product name: Florbac Slurry Biological Insecticide. Product type: Insecticide. Active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain NB200 at 18%. Proposed use: Manufacturing use product for formulation into insecticidal products.
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis strain EG2215
11/25/98 New Active Ingredient Conditionally Approved - Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis strain EG2215 was approved on 9/30/98 (55638-41) for manufacturing use for formulation into end-use products used to control mosquitoes - from Ecogen Inc. of Langhorne PA
2/25/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis strain EG2215 for manufacturing use for formulation into end-use products used to control mosquitoes (55638-UR) - from Ecogen Inc. of Langhorne PA
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies japonensis strain buibu
5/31/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies japonensis strain buibui. File symbol 53219-RG. Applicant: Mycogen Corp. of San Diego CA. This product is for the control of larvae of soil dwelling beetles on or in turfgrass, landscape ornamentals, soil, transportation facilities, and interior plantscapes. [WITHDRAWN]
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki
8/4/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki to evaluate control of stored product insects in stored cocoa beans. The permit authorizes use in Massachusetts and Virginia (67384-EUP-2) from the American Cocoa Institute of McLean VA. 
Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki CrylAc in or on cotton
10/09/02 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (2G6494) from Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a temporary tolerance for the plant incorporated protantant; Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki CrylAc in or on cotton. The plant also expresses the Cry1F protein.
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki strain EG 7841
2/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki strain EG 7841. File Symbol: 55638-GU. Applicant: Ecogen Inc. Longhorne, PA . Lepidopteran toxin at 15 percent. For the control of lepidopteran pests on a variety of crops.
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tolworthi Cry9c
4/7/99 Petition for Tolerance Amendment - Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tolworthi Cry9c on all raw agricultural commodities (9F5050) - from AgrEvo USA Company of Wilmington DE
Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tolworthi Cry9c protein in Corn
6/20/01 Petition for Tolerance - EPA has received a pesticide petition [1F6308] from Aventis CropSciences of Research Triangle Park, NC, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing a tolerance for residues of the plant-pesticide Cry9C and the genetic material necessary for its production in or on the raw commodity corn at 20 parts per billion (ppb).
1/18/01 Notice of Receipt of Request for Cancellation of Registration - In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA, as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by Aventis CropScience USA LP the sole U.S. registrant, to cancel their registration of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) subspecies tolworthi Cry9C and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn
8/17/98 New Active Ingredient Approved - Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tolworthi Cry9C protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn. was approved on 5/12/98 for the protection of corn from European corn borer and other lepidoptran corn pests. (70218-1) - from Plant Genetic Systems of Des Moines, IA.
Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3a protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in Cotton
11/07/02 Application for Experimental Use Permit - This notice announces receipt of an application 67979-EUP-E from Syngenta Seeds requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3a protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in Cotton. Syngenta Seeds has applied for an EUP for field testing of the plant-incorporated protectant Bacillus thuringiensis VIP3A insect control protein as expressed in cotton plants. The proposed states are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The total acreage for this plant-incorporated protectant EUP will be 904.5.
Bacteriophage
5/3/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 0F6111) for bacteriophages for the treatment of bacterial plant diseases. From AgriPhi of Logan UT 
4/19/00 Application for New Experimental Use Permit. EPA has received an application for an Experimental Use Permit ( 67986-EUP-E) from AgriPhi, Inc. AgriPhi, Inc. seeks to continue their ongoing EUP program by requesting a 2 year experimental use permit to further evaluate the effectiveness of AGRIPHAGE (a bacteriophage) under normal production conditions for its control of bacterial speck of tomato (Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato) and bacterial black spot of tomato/pepper (Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria). Testing will be conducted in the states of Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Mexico, and South Carolina on a total of 2,810 acres. Approximately 200 pounds of the active ingredient or 10,000 pounds of the formulated product will be used for testing. 
Beauveria bassiana strain 447
01/22/03 New Active Ingredient Approval EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of September 19, 2001 , which announced that SafeScience, Inc., now known as GlycoGenesys, 31 St. James Ave., 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, had submitted an application to conditionally register the pesticide product for use as an indoor, non-food use, microbiological bait for control of fire ants and cockroach, containing Beauveria bassiana strain 447 at 10%, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product. The application was conditionally approved on September 27, 2002 for the end-use product (EPA Registration Number 70464-4) for indoor bait use on the basis of data submitted to the Agency.
9/19/01 Application for New Active Ingredient EPA received applications a register pesticide product containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. File symbol: 70464-U. Applicant: SafeScience, Inc., 31 St. James Avenue, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 represented by Dr. Bruce Jaeger, Health and Environment International, Ltd., 2851 South Haven Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Product name: Healthy Indoors™ Brand, Ant and Cockroach Bait Stations. Product type: Insecticide. Active ingredient: Beauveria bassiana strain 447 at 10%.
Beauveria bassiana (ATCC #74040)
4/28/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Beauveria bassiana (ATCC #74040) in or on all food commodities when applied or used as ground and aerial foliar sprays for use only on terrestrial crops. - from Troy Biosciences of Phoenix AZ (PP 5F4483)
6/10/98 Petition for Tolerance Exemption for Beauveria bassiana (ATCC #74040) in or on all food commodities when applied or used as ground and aerial foliar sprays for use only on terrestrial crops. - from Troy Biosciences of Phoenix AZ (PP 5F4483)
ß-D-glucuronidase (GUS)
5/3/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 0E6066) for ß-D-glucuronidase (GUS) as a plant-incorporated protectant formulation inert ingredient, as expressed in plants in or on all raw agricultural commodities. From Monsanto Company of St. Louis MO.
Burkholderia cepcia strain Ral-3
2/9/00 Application Withdrawn. On February 9, EPA published a Federal Register Notice that Agrium U.S., Inc., has withdrawn its application to register a pesticide product containing the active ingredient Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3 (EPA File Symbol 70724-R). The application is withdrawn without prejudice to future filing for registration of products containing Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3.
7/6/99 FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Open Meeting - July 20 to July 23 Topics will include review a set of scientific issues being considered by the Agency in connection with Burkholderia cepacia: risk assessment of a biopesticide and possible human opportunistic pathogen;
4/15/98 Technical Amendment for Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3 in the FR Notice of 3/24/98
3/24/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3 for commercial application to seed and/or seedlings of conifers and deciduous trees; intended for indoor use only. (70724-R) - for Agrium U.S. Inc. of Denver CO

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Canola oil
7/8/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Canola oil On April 28, 1998 EPA approved Canola oil to control insects on growing crops (67702-4) - for W. Neudorff Gmbh KG of Emmerthal, Germany. 
2/20/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Canola oil to control insects on growing crops (67702-U) - from W. Neudorff Gmbh KG of Emmerthal, Germany. 
Chondrostereum purpureum isolate PFC 2139
12/31/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications.
  1. File symbol: 74200-E. Applicant: Mycologic Incorporated, Department of Biology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3020, Victoria, BC Canada V8W. Product name: Chontrol TM Paste. Product type: Herbicide. Active ingredient: Chondrostereum purpureum isolate PFC 2139 at 0.67%. Proposed classification/Use: Biological herbicide for control of alders, aspen, and other hardwoods in rights of way and forests.
  2. File symbol: 74200-R. Applicant: Mycologic Incorporated, Department of Biology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3020, Victoria, BC Canada V8W. Product name: CP-PFC 2139 Manufacturing Use Product. Product type: Herbicide. Active ingredient: Chondrostereum purpureum isolate PFC 2139 at 1.68%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use.
Cinnamaldehyde
2/17/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Cinnamaldehyde in or on all food commodities - from IR4 Exit EPA Disclaimer for Proguard, Inc Updates 40 CFR 180.1156 See also 3/24/99 Technical Correction FR Notice
3/24/99 Technical Correction to 2/17/99 Cinnamaldehyde Tolerance Exemption FR Notice
Citronellol [3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol]
8/28/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product, Product Containing an Active Ingredient not Included in any Previously Registered Product: . File Symbol: 070057-R. Applicant: Natural Plant Protection, c/o Technology Science Group, Inc., 4061 North 156th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Product name: BiomiteTM. Active ingredient: Citronellol (3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol). The product also contains the already registered active ingredients: Geraniol (2-trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol), Nerolidol (3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol), and Farnesol (3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol). Biochemical pesticide to control mites on agricultural crops, ornamental plants, and in professional landscape settings.
5/23/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 0F6073) for Citronellol [3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol] in or on all raw agricultural commodities (RACs) From Natural Plant Products S.A., Nogueres, France
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides f.sp. malvae
10/4/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes f.sp. malvae (70571-E) For post-emergent control of the weeds round-leafed mallow & small-flowered mallow. By Encore Technologies LLC of Minnetonka, MN
8/1/00 Tolerance Exemption Proposal (0F6163) for Colletotrichum gloeosporioides f.sp. malvae From Encore Technologies LLC of Minnetonka, MN.
Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/91-08
6/27/01 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the FR on 12/28/99 which announced that PROPHYTA Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, c/o Technology Sciences Group, Inc, of Washington, DC, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product containing Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/91-08. The application was approved on March 16, 2001, as Contans WG (EPA Registration Number 72444-1) for use in agricultural soils to control Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Sclerotinia minor, common plant pathogens which cause white mold, pink rot, and water soft rot.
3/28/01 Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/ 91-08 on all food commodities when applied/used according to label instructions. Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz Gmbh submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/91-08.
1/24/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 9F6038) for Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M91-08 in or on any agricultural crop. From Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, Germany
12/28/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/91-08 For use on agricultural crops, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices, and ornamentals. (72444-R) by Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, c/o Technology Sciences Group of Washington DC
Coocamide DEA
4/27/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Coocamide DEA to control fleas on dogs and cats. (70115-R) - from GML Industries of Denison TX
Corn gluten meal
3/01/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any currently registered product Notice of receipt of this application does not imply a decision by the Agency on the application. Product Containing an Active Ingredient not Included in any Currently Registered Product: File Symbol: 56872-E. Applicant: Gardens Alive, 5100 Schenley Place, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. Product Name: WOW Plus. Herbicide. Active ingredient: Corn gluten meal at 78%. Proposed Classification/Use:. For pre-emergent weed control and lawn fertilizer.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4 (or 5)-chloro-2-methyl-,1,1,-dimethylethyl ester
3/2/00 Application for New Active Ingredient EPA has received an application to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product. File Symbol: 66053-E. Applicant: ISP Fine Chemicals, Inc., Columbus, OH . Product Name: Trimedlure. Pheromone. Active ingredient: Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4 (or 5)-chloro-2-methyl-,1,1,-dimethylethyl ester at 98.0%. 
Cydia pomonella Granulosis Virus
6/6/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Cydia pomonella Granulosis Virus (72898-E) For control of codling moth on apple trees By BioTEPP, Inc. of Charlesbourg, QC, Canada
Cytokinin, aqueous extract of seaweed meal
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Cytokinin, aqueous extract of seaweed meal in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Cytokinin, aqueous extract of seaweed meal in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Cytokinin, aqueous extract of seaweed meal in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA

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Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C10 and C12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C10 and C12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.
Diallyl Sulfides
11/21/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (1F6316) from Platte Chemical Company of Greeley, CO, proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide diallyl sulfides (DADs)
11/01/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. File symbol: 34704-IGI. Applicant: Platte Chemical Company of Greely, CO 80632. Product name: Alli-Up. Active ingredient: Contains 90% of the new active ingredient Diallyl Sulfides (DADs), a soil fumigant solution. Proposed classification/Use: To be used for the control of white rot, in onions, garlic and leaks.
Diallyl Sulfides
12/04/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of May 10, 2000, which announced that Foliar Nutrient, Inc. had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, containing 22.67% dipotassium phosphate and (the registered active ingredient) 20.40% dipotassium phosphonate. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on September 16, 2002, as Lexx-A-Phos Fungicide (EPA Registration Number 72499-1. The technical grade of the active will be used for incorporation into the end-use product, which is intended to control certain fungal diseases in woody ornamentals, turfgrasses and non-bearing fruits and nut tree crops. This use is classified as a terrestrial non-food application.
5/10/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Dipotassium phosphate To use for the control of certain diseases in woody ornamentals, turfgrasses and non-bearing fruit and nut tree crops.(72499-R.) The product also contains the already registered active ingredient Dipotassium Phosphonate. By Foliar Nutrient, Inc., c/o Landis International, Inc., Valdosta, GA . 
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C10 and C12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C 10and C 12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.

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Edible Food Commodities (except Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Soybeans, Eggs, Fish, Crustacea, and Wheat)
12/4/98 Tolerance Exemption Established for any Edible Food Commodity (except Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Soybeans, Eggs, Fish, Crustacea, and Wheat) established by EPA on its own initiative. on its own initiative.
Essential oils of litsea, pinus, cymbogon, and cinnamomum
2/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for An unique formula of essential oils of litsea, pinus, cymbogon, and cinnamomum. File Symbol: 69111-R. Applicant: L.P.C. USA, Peculiar, MO Insecticide. As an insect repellent on animals. 
Ethylene
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Ethylene in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Ethylene in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Ethylene in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA

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Fish Oil
7/8/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Fish Oil On March 6, 1998 EPA approved fish oil for application to foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants which are fed on by rabbits and deer. (70061-1) - for Themac Corp. of Valdosta GA.
1/22/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Fish Oil for application to foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants which are fed on by rabbits and deer. (70061-R) - for Themac Corp. of Valdosta GA.
Flavobacterium balustinum strain 299 (ATCC 53198)
7/10/96 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Flavobacterium balustinum strain 299 and Trichoderma hamatum isolate 382 (69006-EUP-1). Issuance. Earthgro, Inc., Route 207, P.O. Box 143, Lebanon, CT 06249. This experimental use permit allows the use of 5,697 pounds of the microbial pesticides on 226 acres of selected ornamentals and vegetable bedding plants to evaluate the control of Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Pythium, and Phytophthora. The program is authorized only in the States of California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas. The experimental use permit is effective from January 1, 1996 to January 1, 1998
6/5/96 Temporary Tolerance Established for Flavobacterium balustinum strain 299 (ATCC 53198) from Earthgro, Inc. of Lebanon CT. Pesticide petition (PP) 5E4477 has established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for for use on selected ornamentals and vegetable bedding plants in or on the raw agricultural commodities broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, cantaloupe, pepper, tomato and watermelon. Expires: 3/1/1998
Formic Acid
3/31/99 New Active Ingredient Approved - Formic Acid was approved on 1/28/99 for control of mites on honeybees (61671-3) - from Mann Lake Ltd. of Hackensack, MN
2/22/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Formic Acid in or on honey and beeswax - from IR4 Exit EPA Disclaimer on behalf of Mann Lake Ltd. of Hackensack MN.
2/5/97 Petition for Tolerance Exemption for Formic Acid in or on honey and beeswax - from IR4 Exit EPA Disclaimer on behalf of Mann Lake Ltd. of Hackensack MN.
8/6/96 Application for New Active Ingredient for Formic Acid for use in honey bee hives for the control of tracheal mites. (61671-G) - for Mann Lake Ltd. of Hackensack MN
8/6/96 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP6E4700) for Formic Acid in or on honey and beeswax - from IR4 Exit EPA Disclaimer on behalf of Mann Lake Ltd. of Hackensack MN.

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gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
6/21/01 Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance -This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of L-glutamic acid and gamma aminobutyric acid on all food commodities when applied/used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Emerald BioAgriculture Corporation of Lansing, MI submitted two petitions (7F4842 and 7F4843) to EPA (Notices published December 6, 2000) requesting exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of L-glutamic acid and gamma aminobutyric acid.
12/6/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption Amendment (PP-7F4843) EPA has received a pesticide petition from Auxein Corp. of Lansing MI to amend the conditions of the existing tolerance exemptions for gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Geraniol [3,7-dimethyl-[E]-2,7-octadien-1-ol]
5/23/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 0F6073) for Geraniol [3,7-dimethyl-[E]-2,7-octadien-1-ol] in or on all raw agricultural commodities (RACs) From Natural Plant Products S.A., Nogueres, France
Gibberellic Acid
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Gibberellic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Gibberellic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Gibberellic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Gibberellic Acid, Monopotassium salt
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Gibberellic Acid, Monopotassium salt in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Gibberellic Acid, Monopotassium salt in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Gibberellic Acid, Monopotassium salt in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Gibberellin A4 mixed with Gibberellin A7
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Gibberellin A4 mixed with Gibberellin A7 in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Gibberellin A4 mixed with Gibberellin A7 in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Gibberellin A4 mixed with Gibberellin A7 in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446
10/6/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 for greenhouse and indoor use only.(64137-8) - from Kemira Agro Oy of Helsinki Finland
5/23/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 for use on vegetables, herbs and spices, ornamentals, tree and shrub seedlings, turf, and in homes and gardens. (64137-I) - from Kemira Agro Oy of Helsinki Finland
Glycerol monocaprate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.
Glycerol monocaprylate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.
Glycerol monolaurate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.

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Harpin proteins
5/3/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for Harpin protein on all food commodities when applied/used in agricultural fields and greenhouses for the management of plant diseases, the significant improvement in growth and yields, and the suppression of certain insects and other pests. From Eden Bioscience Corp. of Bothell WA
11/26/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Harpin Protein - a protein derived from killed, genetically engineered E. coli, used for plant disease management, insect suppression, and plant growth enhancement (69834-E) - by Eden Bioscience Corp. of Bothell WA 
9/9/99 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 9F6027) for Harpin protein in or on all food crops from Eden Bioscience Corporation of Bothell, WA
12/18/98 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established for Harpin proteins in or on all food commodities when applied for broad spectrum control of various bacterial, fungal, and viral plant diseases. - from EDEN Bioscience Corp. of Bothell WA 
12/16/98 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Harpin proteins to evaluate control various bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases on various crops (69834-EUP-1) from Eden Bioscience Corp. of Bothell WA
9/23/98 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption (PP8F4975) for Harpin proteins in or on all food commodities under Experimental Use Permit 69834-EUP-1 - from Eden Bioscience Corp. of Bothell WA
Hydrogen peroxide
6/20/02 Hydrogen Peroxide; An Amendment to an Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance; Technical Correction In the Federal Register of February 28, 2002 (67 FR 9214) (FRL-6822-7), EPA revised an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical hydrogen peroxide. In the SUMMARY and the codified text, a phrase was inadvertently omitted. This document corrects those errors. On page 9214, third column, the first sentence of the summary is corrected to read as follows: ``This regulation establishes an amendment to an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical hydrogen peroxide in or on all food commodities when applied/used at the rate of = 1% hydrogen peroxide per application on growing and postharvest crops.''
2/28/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an amendment to an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical hydrogen peroxide in or on all post-harvest agricultural food commodities when applied/used at the rate of 1% hydrogen peroxide per application. Biosafe Systems, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of hydrogen peroxide.
11/01/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (8F4996) from BioSafe Systems of Glastonbury, CT 06033], proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an amendment/expansion of an existing tolerance exemption for the biochemical pesticide hydrogen peroxide in or on all postharvest agricultural food commodities at the rate of 1% hydrogen peroxide per application.
6/21/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Hydrogen peroxide on all food commodities on all food commodities when applied/used as an algaecide, fungicide, and bactericide at the rate of 1% hydrogen peroxide per application on growing crops (all food commodities) and postharvest potatoes. - for Biosafe Systems of East Medford NJ.
3/31/99 Application for Changed Use Pattern for Hydrogen peroxide to add use on growing crops and postharvest potatoes (70299-E) - from Biosafe Systems of Glastonbury CT

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Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus (IMMGV)
01/09/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus (IMMGV) on dried fruits and nuts when applied/used as a microbial pesticide to control the Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella). AriVir, LLC. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of IMMGV.
8/31/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products File Symbol: 73176-R. Applicant: AgriVir, LLC of Washington, DC . Product name: Nut GuardV/Fruit GuardV. Product type: Biological pesticide. Active ingredient: Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus and larval parts on milled wheat bran carrier at 96.4. Proposed classification/Use: for use on dried fruit, in shell and shelled nuts, for crack and crevice treatment of processing, packing and storage areas.
7/7/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (0F6113) for Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus (IMMGV) on stored, dry commodities. From AgriVir, LLC of Washington DC.
Indole-3-acetic acid
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Indole-3-acetic acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Indole-3-acetic acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Indole-3-acetic acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Indole-3-butyric acid
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Indole-3-butyric acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Indole-3-butyric acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Indole-3-butyric acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Iron phosphate
8/17/98 New Use Approved - Iron phosphate. On March 16, 1998 EPA approved the new use of Iron phosphate as a slug and snail bait on commercial sites. (67702-3) for W. Neudorff Gmbh KG of Emmerthal, Germany
9/30/97 New Active Ingredient Approved for Iron phosphate. On August 14, 1997 EPA approved Iron phosphate as a slug and snail bait. (67702-3) for W. Neudorff Gmbh KG of Emmerthal, Germany
1/22/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Iron phosphate. for use as slug and snail bait (67702-G) from W. Neudorff Gmbh KG of Emmerthal, Germany
Isoborneol
9/30/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Isoborneol for control of ants outdoors. (69129-E) from Cela Flor GmbH c/o Biologic Inc. of Brookfield CT.

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Kaolin
7/8/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Kaolin On March 17, 1998 EPA approved the use of kaolin as a broad spectrum agricultural repellent/protectant for controlling damage to crops from various insects, mites, fungal, and bacterial diseases. (70060-1, 70060-2, & 70060-3) - for Engelhard Corp. of Iselin NJ
10/30/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Kaolin as a broad spectrum agricultural repellent/protectant for controlling damage to crops from various insects, mites, fungal, and bacterial diseases. (70060-R, 70060-E, & 70060-G) - for Engelhard Corp. of Iselin NJ
Kinetin
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Kinetin in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Kinetin in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Kinetin in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA

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L-glutamic acid
6/21/01 Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance -This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of L-glutamic acid and gamma aminobutyric acid on all food commodities when applied/used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Emerald BioAgriculture Corporation of Lansing, MI submitted two petitions (7F4842 and 7F4843) to EPA (Notices published December 6, 2000) requesting exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of L-glutamic acid and gamma aminobutyric acid.
Lysophosphatidylethanolamine
6/12/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of September 19, 2001, which announced that JP BioRegulators, Inc., Suite 125, 3230 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562 (now called Nutra-Park Inc., 8383 Greenway Blvd., Suite 520, Middleton, WI 53562, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products LPE E94T (EPA File Symbol 70515-E) and LPE-94 20% Aqueous (EPA File Symbol 70515-R) containing 94% and 20% lysophosphatidylethanolamine, respectively. The registrant subsequently submitted a lower concentration formulation with 10% LPE and 90% other ingredients for 70515-R. These products were not previously registered. The applications listed below were approved on March 26, 2002 for these growth regulator products containing 94% and 10% LPE and 6% and 90% other ingredients respectively:
  1. LPE E94T (EPA Registration Number 70515-2) for manufacturing use only product.
  2. LPE-94 10% Aqueous (EPA Registration Number 70515-1) for enhancing product ripening in the field and increasing shelf life of fruits, flowers and vegetables, an end-use product from the above manufacturing use only product.
4/11/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biological pesticide lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) on all food commodities when applied/used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Nutra-Park, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of LPE. This regulation is effective April 11, 2002.
01/03/02 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition 1F6244 from Nutra-Park Inc., 8383 Greenway Blvd., Suite 520, Middleton, WI 53562, proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide Lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) in or on all food commodities.
9/19/01 Application for New Active Ingredient EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications
  1. File symbol: 70515-E. Applicant: J P BioRegulators, Inc., now known as Nutra-Park Inc., Suite 125, 3230 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562. Product name: LPE E94T. Product type: Growth regulator. Active ingredient: Lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) at 94%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use only product for incorporation into end-use products intended for application to agricultural commodities and ornamentals.
  2. File symbol: 70515-R. Applicant: J P BioRegulators, Inc., now known as Nutra-Park Inc. Product name: LPE-94 20% Aqueous. Product type: Growth regulator. Active ingredient: Lysophosphatidylethanolamine (LPE) at 20%. Proposed classification/use: Enhances fruit ripening and shelf life of fruits, flowers and vegetables, an end-use product from the above manufacturing use product.
8/01/01 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Issuance This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Lysophosphatidylethanolamine on blueberries, cherries, peppers when applied/used to enhance ripening and shelf life. Nutra-Park Inc. submitted a petition to EPA requesting the temporary tolerance exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of LPE. The temporary tolerance exemption will expire on June 1, 2003
5/2/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption EPA has received a pesticide petition 0G6222 from Nutra-Park Inc., formerly known as JP BioRegulators, Inc. of Middleton, WI , through Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), Technology Centre proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an amendment/expansion of an existing tolerance exemption for the biochemical pesticide Lysophosphatidylethanolamine, also known as Lyso-PE and LPE.

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Magnesium oxide
8/28/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Magnesium oxide for repellency and control of imported red fire ants in non-food areas including grasses, sports fields, golf courses, right-of-ways, recreational areas and lawns. (71091-R) from American Minerals, Inc. of King of Prussia PA
Mamestras configurata Nuclearpolyhedrosis Virus
4/5/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 0F6105) for Mamestra configurata Nucleopolyhedrosis Virus for control of Bertha Armyworm on canola. From BioTEPP, Inc of Charlesbourg, Qc, Canada
6/6/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Mamestras configurata Nuclearpolyhedrosis Virus (72898-R) For control of bertha armyworm on canola By BioTEPP, Inc. of Charlesbourg, QC, Canada
Metarhizium anisopliae Strain ECS1
3/24/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Metarhizium anisopliae strain ECS1 to evaluate control of ticks on deer (38581-EUP-1) - from Univ. of Rhode Island.
Metarhizium anisopliae Strain F52
8/28/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application from Taensa, Inc., Fairfield, CT as follows to register pesticide products containing Metarhizium anisopliae Strain F52 an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products:
  1. File Symbol: 72098-T. Product name: TAE-001 Technical Bioinsecticide. For control of coleopterans on ornamentals in greenhouses.
  2. File Symbol: 72098-I. Product name: TAE-001 Granular Bioinsecticide. For control of coleopterans on ornamentals in greenhouses.
  3. File Symbol: 72098-RR. Product name: Taenure Bioinsecticide. For control of coleopterans on ornamentals in greenhouses.
  4. File Symbol: 72098-RE. Product name: Tick EX-G. For the control of ticks.
Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae (protease enhanced)
11/30/99 Biotech. Notification On November 30, EPA published a Federal Register Notice of the receipt, from the University of Maryland, of a notification of intent to conduct small-scale field testing of a genetically modified Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae. The modified strain contains duplicate Metahizium genes to improve the suppression of Tricoplusia ni species (cabbage loopers) from infesting cabbage plants. The Agency had determined that the application may be of regional and national significance, and may help develop alternatives to traditional pesticides to protect human health and the environment. The Agency is soliciting comments on this application on or before January 14, 2000. 
Methoprene
02/12/03 Tolerance Exemption Proposal EPA is proposing to exempt methoprene from the requirement of a tolerance, and therefore to revoke the existing tolerances for methoprene. The other actions involve maintaining exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for specific pesticides, while removing redundant portions of 40 CFR part 180 relating to those tolerance exemptions.
Methyl anthranilate
8/7/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of methyl anthranilate on all food commodities when applied/used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Bird Shield Repellent Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of methyl anthranilate.
2/27/02 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition [1F6271] from Bird Shield Repellent Corporation, of Pullman, WA proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide Methyl anthranilate for all food commodities.
6/8/01 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Methyl anthranilate on corn and sunflower when applied/used as a bird repellent. Bird Shield Repellent Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of methyl anthranilate on corn and sunflower and reassess the existing tolerance exemption for Methyl anthranilate.
1/24/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 9F5055) for Methyl anthranilate in or on sunflower. From Bird Shield Repellent Corp. of Pullman WA.
8/4/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Methyl anthranilate to evaluate control of blackbirds on corn and sunflower grown for seed for planting in Colorado and North Dakota, and to collect residue data to support exemptions from tolerance - from Bird Shield Repellent Corp. of Pullman WA.
9/25/98 Experimental Use Permit Granted - 58035-EUP-4. Issuance. R J Advantage, Inc., 501 Murray Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45217-1014. This experimental use permit allows the use of 5,056 pounds of the biochemical Methyl anthranilate to be used as an aerosol fogger to repel birds on a total of 1,600 acres in or around airports, backyards, electrical substations, golf courses, terrestrial roosts, transit or railway terminals, and urban areas. The program is authorized only in the States of California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. The experimental use permit is effective from July 15, 1998 to July 15, 2000.
4/26/95 Tolerance Exemption Established - This document establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical Methyl anthranilate in or on the raw agricultural commodities blueberry, cherry, and grape when the pesticide is used in accordance with good agricultural practices. The Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4) requested this exemption in a petition submitted to EPA
2/22/95 Petition for Tolerance Exemption The Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, P.O. Box 231, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, has submitted pesticide petition (PP) 2E4071 to EPA on behalf of the Agricultural Experiment Station of Washington. Pesticide petition 2E4071 requests that the Administrator establish exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical Methyl anthranilate in or on the raw agricultural commodities blueberry, cherry, and grape.
11/16/94 New Active Ingredient Approved - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of April 29, 1994 , which announced that PMC Specialties Group, Inc., 501 Murray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45217, had submitted four applications to conditionally register the pesticide products ReJeX-iT AP-50, ReJeX-iT TP-40, ReJeX-iT MA, and ReJeX-iT AG- 36 (File Symbols 58035-A, 58035-T, 58035-I, and 58035-O), containing the active ingredient Methyl anthranilate (CAS No. 134-20-3) at 50, 40, 100, and 14.5 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. The applications were approved on September 16, 1994.
4/29/94 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of April 29, 1994 , which announced that PMC Specialties Group, Inc., 501 Murray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45217, had submitted four applications to conditionally register the pesticide products ReJeX-iT AP-50, ReJeX-iT TP-40, ReJeX-iT MA, and ReJeX-iT AG- 36 (File Symbols 58035-A, 58035-T, 58035-I, and 58035-O), containing the active ingredient Methyl anthranilate (CAS No. 134-20-3) at 50, 40, 100, and 14.5 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. (Not available online)
Mono- and Di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid
1/5/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Mono- and Di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid for the suppression of Phytophthora and Pythium in ornamentals and bedding plants and for Phytophthora in conifers and Pythium in turf (69579-1) - for U.I.M. Agrochemicals of Australia.
6/19/96 Application for New Active Ingredient for Mono- and Di-potassium salts of phosphorous acid for the suppression of Phytophthora and Pythium in ornamentals and bedding plants and for Phytophthora in conifers and Pythium in turf (69579-R) - from U.I.M. Agrochemicals of Australia.
Monopotassium phosphate
12/9/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Monopotassium phosphate for the control of powdery mildew on apples, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, mangoes, melons, nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, summer and winter squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and roses. (70644-R) - from LidoChem Inc. of Hazlet NJ

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Neem Oil
6/28/02 Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil; Pesticide Tolerance; Technical Correction A final tolerance exemption for clarified hydrophobic extract of neem oil on various commodities was published in the Federal Register of December 13, 1995. This technical correction removes the reference to the registration number in the text, considered necessary so as not to limit any other registrant. This would apply to anyone who wishes to use this chemical mixture from an alternate source in a pesticide product.
8/4/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Neem Oil to evaluate control of stored product insects in stored cocoa beans. The permit authorizes use in Massachusetts and Virginia (67384-EUP-2) from the American Cocoa Institute of McLean VA.

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Oceanic Clay
9/11/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Oceanic Clay (72757-R) To use as a crop protectant and growth stimulator on vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamentals. By Ironwood Clay Company Inc of Watsonville CA. 
8/30/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP-0F6148) EPA has received a pesticide petition from Ironwood Clay Company, Inc., c/o Plant Sciences Inc. Watsonville, CA proposing to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticide Oceanic Clay. Oceanic Clay is proposed for use as a crop protectant and growth stimulant on agricultural crops. For growing plants, it works as a crop protectant by forming a barrier on the plant surface.
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C10 and C12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol
12/12/01 Petition for Tolerance Exemption - EPA has received a pesticide petition (PP) 1F6314 from 3M, of St. Paul, Minnesota , proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the biochemical pesticides the C8, C10 and C12 saturated fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. The Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) index names for the six active ingredients are as follows:
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-26-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 26402-22-2;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, CAS Registry No. 27215-38-9;
Octanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68332-79-6;
Decanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 68795-69-7;
Dodecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, CAS Registry No. 27194-74-7.
Oxypurinol
8/4/99 New Active Ingredients Approved - Xanthine and Oxypurinol were approved on 5/19/99 as a technical product (71144-2) and for use as a cockroach bait (71144-1) - from Dominion Biosciences Inc. of Blacksburg VA
8/12/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Oxypurinol and Xanthine for use as roach baits (71144-R & 71144-E) - from Dominion Biosciences Inc. of Blacksburg VA.

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p-methane-3,8-diol
4/15/98 Technical Amendment for p-methane-3,8-diol to correct errors in the FR Notice of 3/24/98
3/24/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for p-methane-3,8-diol for manufacturing of insect repellent products (4822-UOO) - for S.C. Johnson and Son Inc. of Racine WI
Paecilomyces fumosoroseus Apopka strain 97
7/8/98 New Active Ingredient Approved for Paecilomyces fumosoroseus Apopka strain 97 to control whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and spidermites on ornamentals, nonfood crops in greenhouses, and interiorscapes. (70051-17 & 70051-19) - for Thermo Trilogy Corp. of Columbia, MD
11/2/94 Application for New Active Ingredient for Paecilomyces fumosoroseus Apopka strain 97 to control whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and spidermites on ornamentals, nonfood crops in greenhouses, and interiorscapes. (11688-RL & 11688-RA) - for W.R. Grace and Company of Columbia, MD
Paecilomyces fumosoroseus Apopka strain 97
6/11/99 Tolerance Exemption Established for Pelargonic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
1/8/99 Tolerance Exemption Proposal - 30 Day Comment Period Extension for Pelargonic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
10/23/98 Tolerance Exemption Proposal for Pelargonic Acid in or on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest - initiated by EPA
Penicillium oxalicum
3/31/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Trichoderma hamatum, Bacillus megaterium, Rhodotorula glutinis, and Penicillium oxalicum from Eden BioScience Corporation of Poulsbo, WA. A biological fungicide (EPA File Symbol 69834-R) for formulation use only, containing the technical grade active ingredients. 
Phosphorous acid and it's ammonium, sodium, and potassium salts
10/5/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for the residues of Phosphorous acid and it's ammonium, sodium, and potassium salts in or on all food commodities when used as an agricultural fungicide on food corps. From Agtrol International of Houston TX
12/16/99 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 9F06065) for Phosphorous acid in or on all food commodities from Agrotol International of Houston TX.
Polyoxin D Zinc Salt polyoxin D zinc salt (1:1), zinc 5-[[2-amino-5-O-(aminocarbonyl)-2- deoxy-L-xylonoyl]amino]-1- (5-carboxy-3,4-dihydro-2,4-dioxo-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl) -1,5-dideoxy--D- allofuranuronate at 2.5 and 23.8 percent respectively
9/19/97 New Active Ingredient Approved for Polyoxin D Zinc Salt polyoxin D zinc salt (1:1), zinc 5-[[2-amino-5-O- (aminocarbonyl)-2- deoxy-L-xylonoyl]amino]-1- (5-carboxy-3,4- dihydro -2,4-dioxo-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl) -1,5-dideoxy--D- allofuranuronate at 2.5 and 23.8 percent respectively, for fungus control on turf on golf courses, home lawns, parks, and commercial & institutional grounds (68173-1 & 68173-2) from Kaken Pharm. Company. of Japan
2/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Polyoxorim-zinc (1:1), zinc 5-[[2-amino-5-O- (aminocarbonyl) -2-deoxy-L-xylonoyl]amino]-1-(5- carboxy-3,4-dihydro-2,4-dioxo-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl) -1,5-dideoxy- - D-allofuranuronate File Symbol: 68173-E. Applicant: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Agrochemicals and Animal Health Products Division of Tokyo , Japan. For the control of brown patch and large patch caused by Rhizoctonia solani on turf (except turf grown for sale or other commercial use as sod or for seed production, or for research purposes). 
2/27/95 Application for New Active Ingredient for Polyoxorim-zinc (1:1), zinc 5-[[2-amino-5-O- (aminocarbonyl)-2-deoxy-L-xylonoyl]amino]-1- (5-carboxy-3,4-dihydro-2,4- dioxo-1(2H) -pyrimidinyl) -1,5-dideoxy- -D-allofuranuronate File Symbol: 68173-R. Applicant: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. of Tokyo , Japan. Fungicide. For manufacturing use only for the production of fungicide formulations for use on turf. 
Potato Leafroll Virus Resistance Gene (also known as orf1/orf2 gene)
3/31/99 New Active Ingredient Approved - Potato Leafroll Virus Resistance Gene (also known as orf1/orf2 gene) was approved 11/18/98 to control Potato Leafroll Virus in Potatoes (524-498) - from Monsanto Company of Washington DC
3/17/99 Technical Amendment to Tolerance Exemption for Potato Leafroll Virus Resistance Gene (also known as orf1/orf2 gene) to change the name - from Monsanto Company of Washington DC.
8/15/97 Technical Amendment to Tolerance Exemption for Potato Leafroll Virus Resistance Gene (also known as orf1/orf2 gene) to change the name - from Monsanto Company of Washington DC.
12/9/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Potato Leafroll Virus Replicase Protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in potatoes (524-UOI) - from Monsanto Company of Washington DC
6/25/97 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP7F4836) for Potato Leafroll Virus Replicase Protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in potatoes - from Monsanto Company of Washington DC
Propylene glycol monocaprate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.
Propylene glycol monocaprylate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.
11/01/01 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. File symbol: 10350-AR. Applicant: 3M St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Product name: 3M Potato Sanitizer. Product type: Biocide. Active ingredient: Propylene glycol monocaprylate 9.6%. Proposed classification/Use: To be used on potatoes immediately prior to packaging or being placed in long-term storage for control of microorganisms that cause decay of potatoes.
Propylene glycol monolaurate
11/01/01 Application for Six New Active Ingredients - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on the applications. 1. File symbol: 10350-AN. Applicant: 3M of St. Paul, MN. Product name: VWX-42 Technology. Product type: Family of biocides: the C8, C10 and C12 straight chain fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and propylene glycol. Active ingredients: Glycerol monocaprate, glycerol monocaprylate, glycerol monolaurate, propylene glycol monocaprate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, propylene glycol monolaurate at 86.68, 88.21, 93.50, 71.37, 68.62, 75.85%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for products that control plant diseases and microbial contamination.
Pseudomonas aureofaciens strain Tx-1
12/9/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Pseudomonas aureofaciens strain Tx-1 for control of diseases in turfgrass. (70688-R) - from Ecosoil Systems of San Diego CA
Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28
12/31/01 Conditional New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 11/25/98 which announced that Agrium Inc., 402-15 Innovation Blvd., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 2X8, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product AtEze™, (EPA file symbol 70724-E), containing the active ingredient Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28 at 1.15% an ingredient not included any previously registered product. The current registrant for this product is Eco Systems, Inc., 10740 Thornmint Rd., San Diego, CA 92127. This product is limited for use as a direct application. The application was approved on September 28, 2001, as AtEze™ (EPA Registration No. 70688-2) for use as a soil drench of contained plants for greenhouse ornamental and vegetable crops.
10/22/01 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28 in or on all food commodities. Agrium US, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28.
11/25/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28 for the suppression of root/stem rot pathogens of greenhouse crops (70724-E) - from Agrium Inc. of Saskatoon, Canada
11/20/98 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP8F5035) for Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain 63-28 in or on the raw agricultural commodity greenhouse vegetable crops - from Agrium US Inc. of Denver CO
Pseudomonas fluorescens strain PRA-25
7/17/98 Temporary Tolerance Exemption Established (PP8G4803) for Pseudomonas fluorescens strain PRA-25 on peas, snap beans, sweet corn, supersweet corn used on vegetable seeds in the planter box - from Good Bugs Inc.
2/26/97 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP8G4803) for Pseudomonas fluorescens strain PRA-25 in or on the raw agricultural commodities peas, snap beans, sweet corn and supersweet corn - from Good Bugs Inc.
Pseudozyma flocculosa
9/27/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Pseudozyma flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL in or on all food commodities. Plant Products Co. Ltd., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pseudozyma flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL.
10/4/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Pseudozyma flocculosa (69697-R & 69697-E) To control powdery mildew disease on greenhouse-grown cut roses and English seedless cucumber. By Plant Products Co. Ltd of Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
8/30/00 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (0F6136) EPA has received a pesticide petition from Plant Products Co. Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, proposing to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the microbial pesticide Pseudozyma flocculosa in or on all raw agricultural commodities (RAC).
Puccinia thlaspeos `woad strain'' on rust-infected pieces of dyer's woad
12/04/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of March 8, 2002, which announced that Greenville Farms, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, Woad Warrior, a herbicide (EPA File Symbol 73417-R), containing Puccinia thlaspeos ``strain woad'' on rust- infected pieces of dyer's woad at 100% and at least 7.6 x 109 teliospores/pound of woad warrior. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on June 26, 2002, as Woad Warrior containing the rust Puccinia thlaspeos ``strain woad'' as the active ingredient. (EPA Registration Number 73417-1) for controlling dyer's woad, an invasive weed rapidly spreading in several Western states.
3/08/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product . Notice of receipt of this application does not imply a decision by the Agency on the application. Product Containing an Active Ingredient not Included in any Previously Registered Product: File Symbol: 73417-R. Applicant: Greenville Farms, 6189 N. 1200 E., Logan, UT 84341. Product Name: Woad Warrior. Fungal Herbicide. Active ingredients: Puccinia thlaspeos ``woad strain'' on rust-infected pieces of dyer's woad at 100% and contains at least 7.6 x 109 teliospores/pound of Woad Warrior. Proposed Classification/Use: None. For control of Isatis tinctoria (dyer's woad).
5/23/01 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - EPA has issued the following EUP: 73417-EUP-1. Issuance. Greenville Farms of Logan, Utah. This EUP allows the use of 83 pounds of the herbicide Puccinia thlaspeos strain woad or dyers woad rust on 12 acres of rangeland to evaluate the control of dyers woad. The program is authorized only in the State of Utah. The EUP is effective from March 1, 2001 to March 1, 2002.

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Rhodotorula glutinis
3/31/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Trichoderma hamatum, Bacillus megaterium, Rhodotorula glutinis, and Penicillium oxalicum from Eden BioScience Corporation of Poulsbo, WA. A biological fungicide (EPA File Symbol 69834-R) for formulation use only, containing the technical grade active ingredients. 
Reynoutria sachalinensis
3/24/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for p-methane-3,8-diol for manufacturing of insect repellent products (4822-UOO) - for S.C. Johnson and Son Inc. of Racine WI

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Salicylic Acid
11/25/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Salicylic Acid for use on a variety of agricultural, horticultural applications to enhance plant defense against pathogens (57538-RA)  - from Stoller Enterprises Inc of Houston TX
9/23/98 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP8F4960) for Salicylic Acid in or on all food commodities - from Stoller Enterprises Inc.
Sewage sludge, Heat-dried activated
9/11/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Sewage sludge, Heat-dried activated (69295-R) For use as a deer repellent. By Milwaukee Metro Sewage District of Milwaukee WI.
Silver nitrate
9/11/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Silver nitrate (72992-R) For use as a conditioner for ethylene sensitive cut flowers. By Pokon and Chrysal B.V. The Netherlands
Sodium 5-nitroguaiacolate
11/3/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for the residues of Sodium 5--nitroguaiacolate on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on growing crops. From ASAHI Manufacturing Co. Ltd. c/o Chemical consultants International of Overland Park, Kansas
Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate
12/04/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA also issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of August 11, 1999, which announced that BioSafe Systems, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product, TerraCare Granular, Algaecide, Fungicide (EPA File Symbol 70299-G), containing the active ingredient sodium percarbonate at 40% redesignated as sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate. This product was not previously registered. The application was approved on September 20, 2002, as TerraCyteTM (EPA Registration Number 70299-3) for use as an algaecide and fungicide on ornamental plants and turf.
8/11/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Sodium percarbonate -for the prevention and control of horticultural diseases in commercial greenhouses, garden centers, landscapes, nurseries, and interiorscapes (70299-G) - by BioSafe Systems of Glastonbury CT
Sodium metasilicate
8/30/02 Application for Experimental Use Permit - This notice announces receipt of an application, 69493-EUP-R, from Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the biochemical pesticide Sodium metasilicate which is mixed with other ingredients to prepare the end use product known as TRIAD, which contains 2.41% sodium metasilicate. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. IR-4 has requested an EUP for a 2 year period, commencing January 1, 2002 to January 1, 2004. The objective of this EUP is to evaluate the use of TRIAD to control insects and diseases of selected fruits and vegetables in a large geographical area on many important minor crops. A total of 3,800 acres per year were proposed to be treated with 15,390 pounds of the active ingredient per year. IR-4 proposed testing in the State of California. Proposed crop treatment sites include almond, citrus, cole crops, stone fruits, grape, and leafy vegetables.
Sodium o-nitrophenolate
11/3/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for the residues of Sodium o-nitrophenolate on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on growing crops. From ASAHI Manufacturing Co. Ltd. c/o Chemical consultants International of Overland Park, Kansas
Sodium p-nitrophenolate
11/3/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for the residues of Sodium p-nitrophenolate on all food commodities when used as a plant growth regulator on growing crops. From ASAHI Manufacturing Co. Ltd. c/o Chemical consultants International of Overland Park, Kansas
Sodium silver thiosulfate
01/10/02 Application for New Active Ingredient - EPA received applications as follows to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA.
  1. File symbol number: 72994-E. Applicant: Gard Products, Inc., 250 Williams Road, Carpentersville, IL 60110. Product name: Silgard. Product type: Plant growth regulator. Active ingredient: Contains 0.35% of the new active ingredient Sodium silver thiosulfate. Proposed classification/Use: For use as protector from ethylene effects on cut flowers.
  2. File symbol number: 72994-R. Applicant: Same as above. Product name: Silgard Technical. Product type: Plant growth regulator. Active ingredient: Contains 0.35% of the new active ingredient Sodium silver thiosulfate. Proposed classification/Use: For manufacturing use of end use products to be used to inhibit the effects of ethylene on cut flower
Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108
10/4/00 Application for New Active Ingredient for Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108 (73314-R & 73314-E) For control of soil borne plant root rot and damping-off fungi. By Natural Industries, Inc. of Houston, TX
8/1/00 Tolerance Exemption Proposal (0F6163) for Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108 From Natural Industries of Houston TX
Sucrose fatty acid esters
9/9/99 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP 8E4926) for Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters in or on all food commodities from AVA Chemical Ventures of Portsmouth, NH
Sucrose octanoate esters
12/04/02 New Active Ingredient Approval - EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of August 11, 1999, which announced that AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C., had submitted applications to register the pesticide products, Avachem Sucrose Octanoate Manufacturing Use Product [63%], (EPA File Symbol 70950-R), and Sucrose Octanoate [32.1%], a biological insecticide end-use product (EPA File Symbol 70950-E), containing sucrose octanoate (C8 fatty acid mono-, di- and triesters of sucrose octanoate and sucrose dioctanoate) ([alpha]-D-glucopyranoside, [beta]-D-fructofuranosyl, monooctanoate and dioctanoate), which has since been designated by the Agency as sucrose octanoate esters [([alpha]-D-glucopyranosyl, [beta]-D-fructofuranosyl- octanoate), mono-, di- and triesters of sucrose octanoate]. These products were not previously registered. The applications were approved on September 16, 2002, as Avachem Sucrose Octanoate Manufacturing Use Product (EPA Registration Number 70950-1) for formulating into biochemical insecticide/miticide end-use products and Avachem Sucrose Octanoate [40.0%] (EPA Registration Number 70950-2) for use as a biochemical insecticide/miticide end-use product.
9/25/02 Tolerance Exemption Established - This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of certain Sucrose octanoate esters on all food commodities when applied/used in accordance with good agricultural practices. AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of sucrose octanoate esters.
6/28/02 Experimental Use Permits Granted - 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.
12/6/00 Issuance of Experimental Use Permit - 064500-EUP-1. Issuance. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area (PWA), Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, of Davis, CA. This experimental use permit allows the use of 25 gallons of the biochemical pesticide Sucrose octanoate esters on 50 acres of grapevines to evaluate the control of glassy-winged sharpshooter during post harvest. The program is authorized only in the State of California. The experimental use permit is effective from September 15, 2000 to December 15, 2000. This is a non-crop destruct EUP.
8/11/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Sucrose octanoate -for manufacturing use only (70950-R) and for insect control in greenhouses, nurseries, and on field crops (70950-E) - by AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C. of Portsmouth, NH

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Trichoderma hamatum
3/31/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Trichoderma hamatum, Bacillus megaterium, Rhodotorula glutinis, and Penicillium oxalicum from Eden BioScience Corporation of Poulsbo, WA. A biological fungicide (EPA File Symbol 69834-R) for formulation use only, containing the technical grade active ingredients. 
Trichoderma hamatum isolate 382 (ATCC20765)
7/10/96 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Flavobacterium balustinum strain 299 and Trichoderma hamatum isolate 382 (69006-EUP-1). Issuance. Earthgro, Inc., Route 207, P.O. Box 143, Lebanon, CT 06249. This experimental use permit allows the use of 5,697 pounds of the microbial pesticides on 226 acres of selected ornamentals and vegetable bedding plants to evaluate the control of Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Pythium, and Phytophthora. The program is authorized only in the States of California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas. The experimental use permit is effective from January 1, 1996 to January 1, 1998
6/5/96 Temporary Tolerance Established for Trichoderma hamatum isolate 382 (ATCC20765) from Earthgro, Inc. of Lebanon CT. Pesticide petition (PP) 5E4478 has established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for for use on selected ornamentals and vegetable bedding plants in or on the raw agricultural commodities broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, cantaloupe, pepper, tomato and watermelon. Expires: 3/1/1998 
Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 (KRL-AG2) (ATCC #20847)
4/7/99 Revision of Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance - Trichoderma harzianum KRL-AG2 (ATCC #20847) or Strain T-22 when applied/used as seed treatments, on cuttings and transplants, or as soil treatments and certain foliar applications for Bioworks Inc. of Geneva NY
Trichoderma harzianumstrain T-39
6/22/00 Tolerance Exemption Established for Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain T-39 on all food commodities when applied/used as ground and certain foliar applications. From Makhteshim Agan of North America of New York, NY
4/20/99 Application for New Active Ingredient for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on all agricultural corps - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City
9/16/98 Temporary Tolerance Extension Established for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on the raw agricultural commodities table grape, wine grape, and strawberry (PP6G4622) under experimental use permit 11678-EUP-1 - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City. Expires 11/30/00 [Also extends 11678-EUP-1 to 11/30/00]
6/24/98 Petition for Extension of Temporary Tolerance Exemption (PP6G4622) for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use under an extension of experimental use permit 11678-EUP-1 - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City.
8/22/97 Petition for Tolerance Exemption (PP7F4812) for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on all raw agricultural commodities - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City.
6/14/96 Temporary Tolerance Established for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on the raw agricultural commodities table grape, wine grape, and strawberry (PP6G4622) under experimental use permit 11678-EUP-1 - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City. Expires 5/9/98
2/28/96 Petition for Temporary Tolerance Exemption (PP6G4622) for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on all raw agricultural commodities - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City. 
2/14/96 Application for Experimental Use Permit for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 for use as a fungicide on the raw agricultural commodities table grape, wine grape, and strawberry (11678-EUP-1) - by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc of New York City
Trypsin Modulating Oostatic Factor
10/09/02 Application for New Active Ingredient Registration - EPA received an application as follows to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA: File symbol: 74411-R. Applicant: Insect Biotechnology, Inc., 100 Capitola Drive, Suite 307, Durham, NC 27713. Product name: Technical Trypsin Modulating Oostatic Factor (TMOF). Product type: Insecticide. Active ingredient: Trypsin Modulating Oostatic Factor at 100%. Proposed classification/Use: Manufacturing use product for formulation into insecticidal products for mosquito control.

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Verbenone
3/31/97 Application for New Active Ingredient for Verbenone (4,6,6-trimethylbicyclo (3.1.1) hept-3-en-2 one for use to control pests in forests (56261-G) from Phero Tech. Inc. of Delta B.C. Canada
Verticillium dahliae
8/4/99 Experimental Use Permit Granted for Verticillium dahliae to evaluate control of Dutch Elm disease in elm trees. The permit authorizes use in 11 states (71927-EUP-1) from Geraghty Miller Arcadis of Tampa FL.

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Xanthine
8/4/99 New Active Ingredients Approved - Xanthine and Oxypurinol were approved on 5/19/99 as a technical product (71144-2) and for use as a cockroach bait (71144-1) - from Dominion Biosciences Inc. of Blacksburg VA
8/12/98 Application for New Active Ingredient for Oxypurinol and Xanthine for use as roach baits (71144-R & 71144-E) - from Dominion Biosciences Inc. of Blacksburg VA.

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