🌱EPA Announces Emergency Exemption for Isocycloseram in Onion Farming
Isocycloseram; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment
Summary
EPA is announcing a specific exemption request from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to use the insecticide isocycloseram (CAS No. 2061933-85-3) to treat up to 2,500 acres of bulb onion to control onion thrips. The applicant proposes the use of a new chemical which has not been registered by EPA. Due to the urgent nature of the emergency, the limited time available to authorize this request in time for the use season, and the recently concluded public participation process for the related proposed Section 3 product registration for the same use, EPA has eliminated the public comment period. Nonetheless, interested parties may still contact the Agency with information about this notice and treatment program.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The EPA's announcement of a specific exemption for isocycloseram impacts agricultural producers, particularly in onion farming, due to the urgent need for pest control against onion thrips. This offers an avenue for businesses needing to manage crop risks amid regulatory constraints.