Aldicarb Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0163

Debbie Edwards/DC/USEPA/US 

08/14/2007 03:56 PM	

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Mcnally.Robert@epamail.epa.gov, overstreet.anne@epamail.epa.gov

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Subject

meeting with Peg Cherny

 



Bob and Anne,  

I met with Peg Cherny of Bayer this morning. We spoke briefly about
aldicarb and the following points were made:

1. I updated her on our schedule for completion of the RED and
cumulative assessment, i.e., we are aiming for completion in FY07 but
haven't yet briefed at the AA level.  I mentioned that the cumulative
assessment would be issued with a public comment period.

2. I said that our current assessments do not consider any expansion of
the potato use and that such consideration would need to occur post-RED
and post-tolerance reassessment.  I also pointed out that consideration
of any use expansion would need to take into account any potential for
an increase in the cumulative risk from all N-methyl carbamates.

3. Peg said that, for niche uses of aldicarb on certain minor crops (we
didn't discuss specific crops), Bayer would like the Agency to consider
allowing continued use with geographic restrictions so that use is only
permitted where there is a clear ongoing need for the product.  She said
it is her understanding that, for certain niche uses, the only
alternative would be to use a soil fumigant.  She also pointed out that,
by geographically limiting the use, the area of consideration for ESA
assessments would be reduced and clearly defined.

Thanks - Debbie

