Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption to Use Oxytetracycline; Solicitation of Public Comment

Resumen

EPA has received a specific exemption request from the Michigan State Department of Agriculture (hereafter referred to as the ``Applicant'') for use of the pesticide oxytetracycline (CAS 79-57-2) to control fire blight on up to 5000 acres of apples in Van Buren, Kent and Newaygo counties. In accordance with 40 CFR 166.24, EPA is soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to grant the exemption.