Alpha-Pinene, Anisyl Alcohol, Butyl Salicylate, Cineole (Eucalyptol), and Phenylacetaldehyde; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment

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EPA has received a specific exemption request from the Colorado Department of Agriculture to use the pesticides, alpha-pinene, anisyl alcohol, butyl salicylate, cineole (eucalyptol), and phenylacetaldehyde (CAS Nos. 80-56-8, 1331-81-3, 2052-14-4, 470-82-6, and 122-78-1, respectively) to treat up to 1,400 acres of sweet corn to control corn earworm. The applicant proposes the use of new chemicals which have not been registered by EPA. EPA is soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to grant the exemption.