Ametryn, Amitraz, Ammonium Soap Salts of Higher Fatty Acids (C8

EPA is proposing to revoke certain tolerances/tolerance exemptions for the fungicides pentachloronitrobenzene and triadimenol, the herbicides ametryn, fluazifop-P-butyl, and prometryn; the insecticides amitraz and mineral oil; the defoliant/desiccant sodium chlorate; and the fungicide/algicide/herbicide coppers. Also, EPA is proposing to modify certain tolerances for the fungicide bitertanol and the insecticide malathion. In addition, EPA is proposing to establish new tolerances/tolerance exemptions for the fungicides coppers and pentachloronitrobenzene; the herbicide prometryn; the insecticide malathion; and the defoliant/desiccant sodium chlorate; and revise the tolerance expression for the ammonium salts of higher fatty acids (ammonium soap salts). The regulatory actions proposed in this document are in follow-up to the Agency's reregistration program under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and tolerance reassessment program under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), section 408(q).

Agency Contact: Joseph Nevola, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8037; e-mail