UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 Under the Clean Air Act and the international treaty to protect the ozone layer ( the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer), the production and import of methyl bromide will be phased out in the United States on January 1, 2005. This application seeks information to support a U. S. request to produce and import methyl bromide for certain critical uses and circumstances beyond this 2005 phaseout date.

The information in this application will be used to review whether your use of methyl bromide is " critical" because no technically and economically feasible alternatives are available. In order to estimate the loss as a result of not having methyl bromide available, EPA needs to compare data ( yields, crop/ commodity prices, revenues and costs) for your use of methyl bromide with uses of alternative pest control regimens.

If you submit a well documented application with sound reasons why alternatives are not technically and economically feasible, the U. S. government can be a better advocate for your exemption request internationally.

OMB Control # 2060 0482 WHY IS THIS INFORMATION NEEDED? Application for Critical Use Exemption of Methyl Bromide for Use in 2005 in the United States Click on the Instructions tab located at the bottom of the screen for additional information.

Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 324 hours per response and assumes a large portion of applications will be submitted by consortia on behalf of many individual users of methyl bromide. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current OMB control number. STATE CONTACTS HOW DO I APPLY?

OMB Control # 2060 0482 States that have agreed to participate in the exemption process are listed on EPA's website at www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr/ cueqa. html Worksheet 4. Alternatives  Research Plans Worksheet 5. Additional Information Fumigation Cycle Climate Zone Map Worksheet 6. Application Summary 3 B. Alternatives  Pest Control Regimen Costs 3 C. Alternatives  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Revenue 3 D. Alternatives  Other Operating Costs Research Summary Worksheet Example Research Sum ( Summary) Worksheet 2 E. Methyl Bromide  Other Operating Costs for 2001 2 F. Methyl Bromide  Fixed and Overhead Costs Worksheet 3. Alternatives  Feasibility of Alternatives to Methyl Bromide 3 A. Alternatives  Technical Feasibility Please contact your local, state, regional or national commodity association and/ or state representative agency to find out if they plan on submitting an application on behalf of your commodity group.

2 B. Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Revenue 1997 2000 2 C. Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Revenue 2001 2 D. Methyl Bromide Use and Costs for 2001 INSTRUCTIONS Each worksheet number corresponds to the tab number in the electronic version of the application. Instructions specific to each worksheet are provided at the top of each sheet. A header row is included on each worksheet to include an application ID number that EPA will assign. You may either complete an electronic ( Microsoft Excel) or a printed version of the application. Please fill out each form or worksheet in the application as completely as possible. If you are completing the printed version and need extra space you may attach additional sheets as needed. Additional information may be available from your local state department of agriculture or at the sites listed below or by calling 1 800 296 1996.

Instructions Worksheet 1. Contact and Methyl Bromide Request Information Worksheet 2. Methyl Bromide  Historical Data If you anticipate that you will need methyl bromide in 2005 because you believe there are no technically and economically feasible alternatives, then you should apply for the critical use exemption. This application may be submitted either by a consortium representing multiple users or by individual users. We encourage users with similar circumstances of use to submit a single application ( for example, any number of pre plant users with similar soil, pest, and climactic conditions can submit a single application.)

If a consortium is applying for multiple methyl bromide users, the economic data should be for a representative or typical user within the consortium unless otherwise noted. If economic or technical factors ( such as size of the farm) affecting the ability of this " representative user" to use alternatives are significantly different than other users in the consortium, more than one application should be submitted to reflect these differences. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 2 A. Methyl Bromide Use 1997 2000 ( i) The specific use is critical because the lack of availability of methyl bromide for that use would result in a significant market disruption; and ( ii) There are no technically and economically feasible alternatives available to the user that are acceptable from the standpoint of environment and health and are suitable to the crops and circumstances of the nomination  "

WHO APPLIES?

SECTIONS OF WORKBOOK The information provided by you in this application will be used to evaluate the requested methyl bromide use. The U. S. and other countries that are parties to the Montreal Protocol On Substances That Deplete The Ozone Layer decided that: " a use of methyl bromide should qualify as " critical" only if the nominating Party determines that: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 IS MY INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL?

WHEN IS THE INFORMATION NEEDED?

1 800 296 1996 phone: ( 202) 564 9410 If you have general questions about this application call:

Stratospheric Ozone Hotline Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption Global Programs Division Global Programs Division, Mail Code 6205J 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 501 3rd St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Washington, DC 20460 0001 Address for applications being sent by courier or non U. S. Postal overnight express delivery to EPA:

US Environmental Protection Agency ( When submitting an application electronically, you should also print a hard copy, sign the copy, and submit it by mail)

Mailing Address for applications being submitted by mail directly to the EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption The applicant may assert a business confidentiality claim covering part or all of the information in the application by placing on ( or attaching to) the information, at the time it is submitted to EPA, a cover sheet, stamped or typed legend, or other suitable form of notice employing language such as trade secret, proprietary, or company confidential. Allegedly confidential portions of otherwise non confidential documents should be clearly identified by the applicant, and may be submitted separately to facilitate identification and handling by EPA. If the applicant desires confidential treatment only until a certain date or until the occurrence of a certain event, the notice should so state. Information covered by a claim of confidentiality will be disclosed by EPA only to the extent, and by means of the procedures set forth under 40 CFR Part 2 Subpart B; 41 FR 36902, 43 FR 400000. 50 FR 51661. If no claim of confidentiality accompanies the information when it is received by EPA, it may be made available to the public by EPA without further notice to the applicant. Applicants submitting their application via e mail assume respo This application must be postmarked to the EPA address below no later than 120 days after the Notice was published in the Federal Register requesting critical use exemption applications.

Electronic Address for applications:

methyl. bromide@ epa. gov HOW CAN I RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? WHERE DO I SUBMIT THE APPLICATION? UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 1 To add additional blank worksheets in the Excel file, go to the menu line at the top of the worksheet and select " Insert" then " worksheet"

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Contact name Address Daytime phone E mail Steve_ Toth@ ncsu. edu Mr. Stephen J. Toth, Jr. Department of Horticultural Science, Campus Box 7609, North Carolina State University 919 515 8879 Location ( Enter the state, region, or county. Provide more detail about the location if relevant to the feasibility of alternatives to methyl bromide.)

Crop/ commodity ( Include all crops/ commodities that benefit from the application of methyl bromide in a fumigation cycle. A fumigation cycle is the period of time between methyl bromide fumigations.)

Climate ( Individual users should enter their climate zone designation by reviewing the U. S. climate zone map. If a consortium is submitting this application, please indicate the estimated percentage of consortium users in each climate zone. This map is located at the end of this workbook or it can be reviewed online at http:// www. usna. usda. gov/ Hardzone/ ushzmap. html).

Zones 6b ( 15% of area), 7a ( 20% of area), 7b ( 30% of area), 8a ( 30% of area), and 8b ( 5% of area) Worksheet 1. Contact and Methyl Bromide Request Information The following information will be used to determine the amount of methyl bromide requested and the contact person for this request. It is important that we know whom to contact in case we need additional information during the review of the application.

Other geographic factors that may affect crop/ commodity yield ( e. g., water table).

Southeastern Tomato Consortium Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Tomatoes Soil Type:

Organic Matter:

Water table ( high in Coastal areas), elevation ( lower temperatures at higher elevations)

Consortium name Soil type Check the box( es) for the soil types and percent organic matter that apply to your area. If a consortium is submitting this application, please indicate the estimated percentage of consortium users in each soil type.

Dr. David W. Monks Raleigh, North Carolina 27695 7613 919 515 7747 Contact name Address Raleigh, North Carolina 27695 7609 David_ Monks@ ncsu. edu E mail Department of Entomology, Campus Box 7613, North Carolina State University 919 515 7746 919 515 5370 Worksheet 1. Contact and Methyl Bromide Request Information 17. lbs.

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OMB Control # 2060 0482 If applying as a consortium for many users of methyl bromide, please define a representative user . Define exactly, issues such as size of the operation ( acres treated with methyl bromide for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications), whether the representative user owns or rents the land or operation, intensity of methyl bromide use ( treat regularly or only when pest reaches a threshold), pest pressure, etc. Target Pest( s) or Pest Problem( s): ( Be as specific as possible about the species or classes of pests relevant to the feasibility of alternatives.) If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for question 17 and 17a. should be the total for the consortium.

In the question below, area is defined as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Are you requesting methyl bromide for additional years beyond 2005?

acres Nightshades ( no alternatives) and other broadleaf weeds Explain why this user represents the typical user in the consortium. How much area will this be applied to? Please list units. How much active ingredient ( ai) of methyl bromide are you requesting for 2005?

14,850 1,989,900 Unit of Area Treated acres 2007 In the table below, area is defined as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications. If a consortium is submitting this application, the data below should be the total for the consortium.

14,850 primary source of farm income. Bimodal distribution of growers; 15% of acreage is grown by growers with 5 to 40 acres of tomatoes and 85% of acreage grown by growers with greater than 200 acres of tomatoes.

Small growers ( less than 40 acres of tomatoes) produce tomatoes for regional markets; large growers ( greater than 200 acres of tomatoes) contribute tomatoes to national wholesale supply chain. For both groups of growers, tomatoes represent their 2006 Quantity ai ( lb.) of Methyl Bromide 1,989,900 Area to be Treated 14,850 If yes, please list year and quantity active ingredient ( ai) of methyl bromide requested in the table below and explain why you need authorization for multiple years.

by tomato producers. It is uncertain at this time when suitable alternatives will be available and transferred to producers. Thus, the Consortium is requesting 3 years of exemption. 1,989,900 Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Southern blight, Root knot nematodes, Sting nematodes, and Pythium root rot ( result in less In the absence of technically and economically feasible alternatives, methyl bromide will be needed For EPA Use Only ID#

than 10 percent reduction in yield using alternative) Year Yellow nutsedge, Cyperus esculentus, and purple nutsedge, C. rotundus ( results in approx. 25% reduction in yield using alternative)

Phytophora spp. and Verticillium wilt ( result in greater than 10 percent reduction in yield using alternative) Worksheet Title Instructions specific to each worksheet are located at the top of each sheet.

2 A Methyl Bromide Use for 1997  2000 This worksheet provides data in actual usage for 1997 2000.

2 B Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue for 1997

2000 This worksheet provides crop/ commodity yield and gross revenue for 1997 through 2000.

2 C Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue for 2001 This data provides historical information on crop/ commodity yield and gross revenue for 2001.

2 D Methyl Bromide Use and Costs for 2001 This worksheet isolates use and cost data for 2001.

2 E Methyl Bromide  Other Operating Costs for 2001 This data is needed to estimate a baseline for operating costs in order to estimate the impact on operating profit and short run economic viability as a result of not using methyl bromide.

2 F Methyl Bromide  Fixed And Overhead Costs for 2001 This data is needed to estimate a baseline for total costs in order to estimate the impact on profitability and long run economic viability as a result of not using methyl bromide.

Purpose of Data: To establish a baseline estimate of crop/ commodity yields, gross revenues, and costs using methyl bromide. Worksheet 2. Methyl Bromide  Historical Use of Methyl Bromide Col A: Formulation of Methyl Bromide Col B, E, H, K: Actual Area Treated Col C, F, I, L: Actual Total lbs. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied Col D, G, J, M: Actual Average lbs. ai Applied per Area A B C D E F G H I J K L M Total Actual Area Treated Actual Total lbs. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied Average lbs. ai Applied per Area Total Actual Area Treated Actual Total lbs. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied Average lbs. ai Applied per Area Total Actual Area Treated Actual Total lbs. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied Average lbs. ai Applied per Area Total Actual Area Treated Actual Total lbs. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied Average lbs. ai Applied per Area over 95% methyl bromide 11,300 2,214,800 196 12,400 2,430,400 196 75% methyl bromide, 25% chloropicrin 67% methyl bromide, 33% chloropicrin 13,700 1,835,800 134 14,200 1,902,800 134 50% methyl bromide, 50% chloropicrin __% methyl bromide, __% chloropicrin __% methyl bromide, __% chloropicrin All formulations of methyl bromide 11,300 2,214,800 196 12,400 2,430,400 196 13,700 1,835,800 134 14,200 1,902,800 134 Comments:

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Worksheet 2 A. Methyl Bromide  Use 1997 2000 Enter the appropriate data in Col B M for each formulation, if known, and/ or the totals and averages for all formulations. If you enter only the total and averages for all formulations in the last row of the table, please describe in the comments section the formulations typically used, or the approximate proportions of the formulations used.

If a consortium is submitting this application, all data should reflect the actual data for the consortium.

The average application rates in pounds ai of methyl bromide per area are automatically calculated from the previous 2 columns. 2000 Enter the total actual area treated. Note: This number should be the total actual area treated by the individual user or total actual area for the entire consortium,

for the year indicated.

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Formulation of Methyl Bromide Enter the actual total pounds active ingredient ( ai) of methyl bromide applied. Note: This number should be the total pounds ai applied by the individual user or the entire consortium, for the year indicated.

1997 1998 1999 For EPA Use Only ID#

A C D E F Year Methyl Bromide was Applied Unit of Crop/ Commodity ( e. g., pounds, bushels) Crop/ Commodity Yield ( Units per area) Price ( per unit of crop/ commodity) Revenue ( per area)

1997 Box ( 25 pounds) 2,000 $ 6.00 $ 12,000.00 1998 Box ( 25 pounds) 2,000 $ 6.00 $ 12,000.00 1999 Box ( 25 pounds) 2,000 $ 6.50 $ 13,000.00 2000 Box ( 25 pounds) 2,000 $ 6.50 $ 13,000.00 Total Revenue for 1997 $ 12,000.00 Total Revenue for 1998 $ 12,000.00 Total Revenue for 1999 $ 13,000.00 Total Revenue for 2000 $ 13,000.00 Average Revenue Per Year $ 12,500.00 Comments:

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes B Col. E: Price Col. F: Revenue Crop/ Commodity Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Average Revenue per Year: The average revenue per year is calculated automatically using the summary data you enter for each year.

Total Revenue for 1997 2000 Enter the total revenue per year by adding the revenue for all crops for that year.

Col. A: Year Col. B: Crop/ Commodity Col. C: Unit of Crop/ Commodity Col. D: Crop/ Commodity Yield Worksheet 2 B. Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue 1997 2000 If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect the actual averages for the consortium.

Enter the average prices received by the users for the year and crop/ commodity indicated ( 1997 2000).

This number is calculated automatically using the values you entered in Cols. D and E. You may override the formula to enter a different revenue. Please explain why the revenue amount is different in the comment section below.

Enter the unit of measurement for each crop/ commodity.

Be sure to enter the year. Use as many rows as needed for each year for all the crops/ commodities in the fumigation cycles from 1997 to 2000. If a fumigation cycle overlaps more than one calendar year, then the year of the fumigation cycle is the year methyl bromide was applied.

Enter all crops/ commodities that benefit from methyl bromide in each fumigation cycle. ( For example, if normally methyl bromide is applied and tomatoes are grown and harvested followed by peppers without an additional treatment of methyl bromide, then both tomatoes and peppers would be part of the same fumigation cycle.) See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle.

Enter the number of units of crop/ commodities produced per area.

If someone other than the applicant benefits from the application of methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle and you do not have the quantitative data for the crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comments section below.

The purpose of this worksheet is to estimate the gross revenue for 1997  2000 when using methyl bromide. Post harvest and structural users may work with EPA to modify this form to accommodate differences in operations when providing gross revenue data. For EPA Use Only ID#

Col. B: Price Factors Col. C: Unit of Crop/ Commodity Col. D: Crop/ Commodity Yield Col. E: Price Col. F: Revenue A B C D E F Crop/ Commodity Price Factors ( grade, time, market) Unit of Crop/ Commodity ( e. g., pounds, bushels) Crop/ Commodity Yield ( Units per area) Price ( per unit of crop/ commodity) Revenue ( per area)

Tomatoes timing Box ( 25 pounds) 2000 $ 6.50 $ 13,000.00 Total Revenue $ 13,000.00 Comments: Price factors  timing ( the use of methyl bromide alternatives may cause a delay of two weeks in harvesting tomatoes)

OMB Control # 2060 0482 The purpose of this worksheet is to estimate the gross revenue for 2001when using methyl bromide. Post harvest users may modify this form to accommodate differences when providing gross revenue data. If 2001 was not a typical year for the individual or for the representative user of a consortium, the applicant may provide additional data for a different year. However,

all applicants must complete this worksheet for the year 2001 regardless. Please explain in the comment section at the bottom of the worksheet why 2001 is not considered a typical year,

if that is the case. Enter all crops/ commodities that benefit from methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle ( interval between fumigations) beginning with the treatment of methyl bromide in 2001. If multiple crops are grown during the interval between fumigations ( e. g. tomatoes followed by peppers in a single growing season, or strawberries followed by lettuce over 2 or 3 years) include all of the crops during the entire interval. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle.

If someone other than the applicant benefits from the application of methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle and you do not have the quantitative data for the crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comments section below.

Col. A: Crop/ Commodity Worksheet 2 C. Methyl Bromide  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue 2001 Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect the representative user for the consortium.

Enter average 2001 prices received by the users for that crop/ commodity and price factor.

Revenue is automatically calculated using the data you entered for yield and price. If revenue is not equal to yield times price, you may override the formula and enter a different revenue amount. Please explain why this revenue amount is different in the comment section below.

Enter factors that determine prices ( e. g., grade, time, market). If you received different prices for your crop/ commodity as a result of quality,

grade, market ( e. g. fresh or processing), timing of harvest, etc., you may itemize by using more than one row. Itemize or aggregate these factors to the extent appropriate in making the case that the use of methyl bromide affects these price factors.

Enter the unit of measurement for each crop/ commodity.

Enter the number of units of crop/ commodity produced per area for that price factor. Col. A: Formulation of Methyl Bromide Col B: Average lbs. active ingredient ( ai) of Methyl Bromide Applied per Area Cols. C, D, E, G: Prices and Costs Col. F: Actual Area Treated A B C D E F G Formulation of Methyl Bromide Lb. ai of Methyl Bromide Applied per Area ( 2001 Average) Price per lb. ai of Methyl Bromide ( 2001 Average) Cost of Applying Pesticide per Area ( 2001 Average) Other MBr Costs ( e. g. tarps,

etc.) per Area ( 2001 Average) Total Actual Area Treated in the Consortium Cost per Area over 95% methyl bromide 75% methyl bromide, 25% chloropicrin 67% methyl bromide, 33% chloropicrin 134 $ 3.65 $ 75.00 $ 80.00 14,850 $ 644.10 50% methyl bromide, 50% chloropicrin __% methyl bromide, __% chloropicrin __% methyl bromide, __% chloropicrin All formulations of methyl bromide Comments: Source: Crop budgets prepared by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University and Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Clemson University.

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If 2001 was not a typical year for the individual or for the representative user of a consortium, the applicant may provide additional data for a different year. However, all applicants must complete this worksheet for the year 2001 regardless. If you provide an additional year's data, please explain in the comment section at the bottom of the worksheet why 2001 is not considered a typical year.

If the methyl bromide is custom applied then put the cost per area in Column G and fill in the average lb ai of methyl bromide applied per area ( Col B) and the Total Actual Area Treated ( Col F).

Worksheet 2 D. Methyl Bromide  Use and Costs for 2001 If a consortium is submitting this application, the data in Cols. B, C, D, and E should reflect the representative user in the consortium. The data in Col. F should reflect the actual area treated by all users in the consortium.

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Enter the appropriate data in Col B G for each formulation, if known, and/ or the totals and averages for all formulations of methyl bromide. If you just enter data in the bottom row in the table ( All formulations of methyl bromide), please describe in the comments, the relative usage of the various formulations, to the extent known.

Enter the average pounds active ingredient ( ai) of methyl bromide applied per area.

Enter the average price per pound active ingredient ( ai) of methyl bromide in Col. C and the average cost of applying methyl bromide per area treated in Col. D. In Col. E, enter the average other costs per area associated with applying methyl bromide ( e. g., tarps). Column G will be calculated automatically using the values you entered in columns B E. If methyl bromide is custom applied, enter the cost per area in Col. G and fill in Cols. B and F.

Enter the actual area treated. Note: This number should be the total area treated by all users in the consortium. For EPA Use Only ID#

Col A: Operation Col B: Custom Operation Cost Col C: Material Cost per Area Col D: Labor Cost per Area Col E: Total Cost per Area Col F: Typical Equipment Used A B C D E F Material Cost per Area Labor Cost per Area Total Cost per Area Typical Equipment Used Preplant $ 77.83 $ 100.00 $ 177.83 Tractor, Cultivator Plant / Post Plant $ 1,465.62 $ 1,192.00 $ 2,657.62 Sprayer, Tractor Harvest, Grade, Pack, Market $ 2,687.50 $ 5,100.00 $ 7,787.50 Grader, Buckets, Boxes Total Custom per Area User Total per area $ 10,622.95 Comments: Source: Crop budgets prepared by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University and Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Clemson University.

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Operation Done by User Worksheet 2 E. Methyl Bromide  Other Operating Costs for 2001 Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Custom Operation Cost per Area Operation If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user.

Do not include methyl bromide costs.

Identify the typical equipment used for operations done by user. Please be specific, such as tractor horsepower. No cost data is required in this column.

If you do not incur custom operation costs, enter the material cost per area.

The total cost per area is calculated automatically from the values you enter in Cols. C and D.

If you do not incur custom operation costs, enter the labor cost per area.

Enter all operating costs except methyl bromide costs incurred during the fumigation cycle ( interval between fumigations) beginning in 2001. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle. Enter these costs in Col B for custom operations, or in Col C and D for operations done by user.

Identify in Col A the operations ( except methyl bromide) to which the costs apply. For growers, these operations should include but are not limited to ( 1) prepare soil, ( 2) fertilize, ( 3) irrigate, ( 4) plant, ( 5) harvest, ( 6) other pest controls, etc. You must include all other operating costs.

If you incur custom operation costs, enter those costs in Col. B.

Submit crop budgets for each crop, if available. You may submit crop budgets electronically or in hard copy. If your costs are significantly different than the crop budgets, please explain in the comments. For EPA Use Only ID#

Col A: Cost Item Col B: Description Col C: Allocation Method Col D: Cost per Area A B C D Cost Item Description Allocation Method Cost per Area Land rent $ 200.00 Interest on borrowed money $ 287.00 Depreciation on equipment $ 420.81 Total $ 907.81 Comments: Source: Crop budgets prepared by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University and Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Clemson University.

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Worksheet 2 F. Methyl Bromide Fixed and Overhead Costs in 2001 Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user.

Identify in Col. A the cost items. These items should include, but are not limited to: ( 1) land rent, ( 2) interest, ( 3) depreciation, ( 4)

management, and ( 5) overhead such as office and administration.)

Please describe the cost in more detail.

Please describe how you estimated the portion of total fixed cost of the farm or entity that applies to this crop/ commodity.

Enter the cost per area of methyl bromide treated.

Enter all fixed and overhead costs incurred during the fumigation cycle ( interval between fumigations) beginning in 2001. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle. Worksheet Title 3 A Alternatives  Technical Feasibility This form is used to obtain information on the chemical alternatives identified by the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee ( MBTOC) that are registered for use in the United States, as well as the non chemical alternatives identified by the MBTOC. Applicants must address the technical feasibility of all the chemical and non chemical alternatives identified on the list.

3 B Alternatives  Pest Control Regimen Costs This form is used to estimate the cost of using alternative pest control regimens.

3 C Alternatives  Crop/

Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue This form is used to estimate the crop/ commodity yields and gross revenues when using alternative pest control regimens.

3 D Alternatives  Changes in Other Costs This form is used to estimate change in any other costs as a result of using the alternatives.

Complete each of the worksheets below ( 3 A, 3 B, 3 C, and 3 D) for each alternative pest control regimen listed in the " U. S. Matrix" for chemical controls ( www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr/ cueqa. html) and the " International Matrix" for non chemical pest controls ( www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr/ cue). Each worksheet contains a place holder in the title for you to insert the name of the specific alternative pest control regimen addressed. You should add additional worksheets as required. Please add a number designation to each worksheet title to indicate a different alternative. For example, for the first alternative pest control regimen label the worksheets as 3 A( 1), 3 B( 1), 3 C( 1), and 3 D( 1). For the second alternative pest control regimen label the worksheets 3 A( 2), 3 B( 2), 3 C( 2), and 3( D)( 2).

Purpose of Data on Alternative Pest Control Regimens: To estimate the loss as a result of not having methyl bromide available. EPA needs to compare data ( yields, crop/ commodity prices, gross revenues and costs) on the use of methyl bromide and alternative pest control regimens.

Worksheet 3. Alternatives  Feasibility of Alternative Pest Control Regimens Enter all alternative pesticides and pest control methods ( and associated cost and yield data) that would replace one treatment of methyl bromide throughout the fumigation cycle. See the fumigation cycle worksheet for a comprehensive definition. Use additional pages as needed.

Alternative: Study:

Section I. Initial Screening on Technical Feasibility of Alternatives 1. Are there any location specific restrictions that inhibit the use of this alternative on your site?

1a. Full use permitted 1b. Township caps 1c. Alternative not acceptable in consuming country 1d. Other ( Please describe) For EPA Use Only ID#

Worksheet 3 A. Alternatives  Technical Feasibility of Alternatives to Methyl Brom [ Insert Study Title] In addition, EPA acknowledges that, for certain circumstances, some alternatives are not technically feasible and therefore no re been conducted ( i. e. solarization may not be feasible in Seattle). You should look at the list of alternatives provided by the Agenc explain why they cannot be used for your crop and in your geographic area. For worksheet 3 A you must complete one worksheet for each alternative, for each research study addressed. Pleas the worksheets as follows. For the same alternative, first research study, label the worksheet 3 A( 1)( a). For the same alternative, second research study, label the worksheet 3 A( 1)( b). For the first alternative, third research study, label worksheet 3 A( 1)( c). For the second alternative, first research study, label the worksheet 3( A)( 2)( a). For the second a second research study, label the worksheet 3( A)( 2)( b).

BACKGROUND If use of this alternative is precluded by regulatory restriction for all users covered by this application, the applicant should not complete Section II. When completing Section II, if you cite a study that is on the EPA website, you only need to complete questions 1, 5, a [ Insert Alternative] In this worksheet, you should address why an alternative pest management strategy on the list ( see previous page) is effective for your conditions. This worksheet contains 9 questions. You must complete one copy of worksheet 3 A fo research study you use to evaluate a single methyl bromide alternative. Use additional pages as need.

Summarize each of the research studies you cite in the Research Summary Worksheet.

Whether you conduct the research yourself or cite studies developed by others, it is important that the studies be conducted in a scientifically sound manner. The studies should include a description of the experimental methodology used, such as application application intervals, pest pressure, weather conditions, varieties of the crop used, etc. All results should be included, regardless outcome. You must submit copies of each study to EPA unless they are listed on the Agency website.

The Agency has posted many research studies on a variety of crops on its website and knows of more studies currently in progr will add studies to its website as they become publicly available. You are encouraged to review the EPA website and other websi studies that pertain to your crop and geographic area. There are three major ways you can provide the Agency with proof of your investigative work. ( 1) Conduct and submit your own research ( 2) Cite research that has been conducted by others ( 3) Cite research listed on the EPA website EPA must consider whether alternative pest control measures ( pesticide and non pesticidal, and their combination) could be use successfully instead of methyl bromide by crop and circumstance ( geographic area.) The Agency has developed a list of possible pest control regimens for various crops, which can be found at http:// www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr or by calling 1 800 296 1996. If you prefer, you may provide the information requested in this worksheet in a narrative review of one or more releva research reports. The narrative review must reply to Section I and questions 1 through 8 in Section II. A Research Su Worksheet of relevant treatments should be provided for each study reviewed. Section II. Existing Research Studies on Alternatives to Methyl Bromide 1. Is the study on EPA's website? Yes No 1a. If not on the EPA website, please attach a copy.

2. Author( s) or researcher( s)

3. Publication and Date of Publication 4. Location of research study 5.

6. Was crop yield measured in the study? Yes No 7.

8.

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Discuss how the results of the study apply to your situation. Would you expect similar results? Are there other factors that would affect your adoption of this tool? Describe the effectiveness of the alternative in controlling pests in the study. Name of alternative( s) in study. If more than one alternative, list the ones you wish to discuss. Worksheet 3 A. Alternatives  Technical Feasibility of Alternatives to Methyl Brom romide research has ncy and ase number me el the d alternative,

5, and 8. ) is or is not for each n a ion rates, ss of gress. EPA bsites for sed ible alternative vant Summary romide Alternative: Study:

Col. A: Treatment Number Col. B: Treatment Col. C: Rate Col. D, F, H, J, L, N:

Interval Cols. E, G, I, K, M, O:

Rating for Interval:

Control of Pests 1 and 2 ( Cols. D  I and Cols. J  O):

Col. J: Yield A B C DE FGH I J K L MNO P Pest 1 Pest 2 Interval 1 Rating for Interval 1 Interval 2 Rating for Interval 2 Interval 3 Rating for Interval 3 Interval 1 Rating for Interval 1 Interval 2 Rating for Interval 2 Interval 3 Rating for Interval 3 Comments:

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Provide one summary table for each study being described.

Research Summary Table For the target pest( s) in the study list the pest or pest species being rated in the column header or the comments section. For example, a study for nematode control in tomatoes may have looked at sting nematode and stunt nematode. Enter sting nematode for pest 1 in the Col F header below and stunt nematode for pest 2 in the Col. L header below. In the comments section describe the rating system used ( 0 to 100 scale where 0 is no control, number of nematodes per gram of soil, number of colony forming units per gram of soil, etc.).

Provide a summary table of research information that will allow us compare the impact of methyl bromide and the alternative regimen on such things as pest control, yield or quality of the commodity being treated, or protected.

Ideally, a research study should directly compare methyl bromide and the alternative regimen.

List the treatment number from the research study you are citing.

List what type of pest control method was used.

Enter the pounds or gallons of a chemical used, days of solarization, etc.

Enter the interval after treatment that the rating was taken. Enter the interval ( days, weeks or months) in the column heading or in the comments section. In the comments describe the rating scale ( e. g. 0 to 100 where 100 is complete control).

Use these columns to describe the level of control provided for a specific pest and the time interval at which the rating was taken. For example, a study for nematode control may have looked at nematode population in the soil pre treatment, 3 weeks after treatment, and 6 weeks after treatment. In this example, type over the words " Rating Interval 1" with " pre treatment", type over " Rating Interval 2" with " 3 weeks", and type over " Rating Interval 3" with " 6 weeks." If you are completing the printed version, please define Rating Interval in the comments below.

Worksheet 3 A. Alternatives  Technical Feasibility of Alternatives to Methyl Bromide For EPA Use Only ID#

Treatment Treatment Number Rate ( lbs. or gals. ai per area)

Enter the marketable yield of the crop or commodity and specify the units ( lbs./ acre, tons) in the column header or comments section.

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications. Yield ( units/ area)

[ Insert Alternative] [ Insert Study Title] Alternative: Study:

Col. A: Treatment Number Col. B: Treatment Col. C: Rate Col. D, F, H, J, L, N:

Interval Cols. E, G, I, K, M, O:

Rating for Interval:

Control of Pests 1 and 2 ( Cols. D  I and Cols. J

O): Col. J: Yield A B C DE F GH I J K L M NO P Sting nematode Stunt nematode Interval 1 Rating for Interval 1 Interval 2 Rating for Interval 2 Interval 3 Rating for Interval 3 Interval 1 Rating for Interval 1 Interval 2 Rating for Interval 2 Interval 3 Rating Interval 3 1 Untreated  pre trt 700 3 wks 700 6 wks 707 pre trt 100 3 wks 111 6 wks 109 5,000 2 Methyl Bromide 300 gal. pre trt 669 3 wks 221 6 wks 120 pre trt 98 3 wks 77 6 wks 36 8,000 3 Iodo methane 150 gal. pre trt 675 3 wks 250 6 wks 125 pre trt 111 3 wks 35 6 wks 32 7,580 Comments:

Ratings are for nematodes per gram of soil OMB Control # 2060 0482 Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Treatment Number Treatment Rate ( lbs. or gals. ai per area) Yield ( lbs/ acre)

Enter the intervals ( days, weeks or months) that the rating was taken for each treatment in Columns D, F, H, J, L, and N. For example, a study for nematode control may have looked at nematode population in the soil pre treatment, 3 weeks after treatment, and 6 weeks after treatment. For this example, insert " pre treatment" in the " Interval 1" column , insert " 3 weeks" in the " Interval 2"

column, and insert " 6 weeks" in the " Interval 3" column."

In columns E, G, I, K, M, and O insert the rating ( the level of control provided for a specific pest) for each interval for each treatment described. In this example, for the methyl bromide treatment for sting nematode enter 669 for the " Rating for Interval 1", 221 for the " Rating for Interval 2", and 120 for the " Rating for Interval 3." In the comments section below describe the rating scale ( e. g.,

nematodes per gram of soil, number of colony forming units per gram of soil, etc.).

For the target pest( s) in the study list the pest or pest species being rated in the column header or the comments section. For example, a study for nematode control in tomatoes may have looked at sting nematode and stunt nematode. Enter sting nematode for pest 1 in the Col F header below and stunt nematode for pest 2 in the Col. L header below. In the comments section describe the rating system used ( 0 to 100 scale where 0 is no control, number of nematodes per gram of soil, number of colony forming units per gram of soil,

etc.) Enter the marketable yield of the crop or commodity and specify the units ( lbs./ acre, tons) in the column header or comments section.

Provide a summary table of research information that will allow us compare the impact of methyl bromide and the alternative regimen on such things as pest control, yield or quality of the commodity being treated, or protected.

Ideally, a research study should directly compare methyl bromide and the alternative regimen.

List the treatment number from the research study you are citing.

List what type of pest control method was used.

Enter the pounds or gallons of a chemical used, days of solarization, etc.

Example Research Summary Table Example Provide one summary table for each study being described. Col. B: Target Pests Col. C: Active Ingredients Col. D: Formulation Col. E, F, G: Application Rate Col. H, I, J: Prices and Costs Col. K: Area Treated Col. L: # of Applications per Year Col. M: Cost per Area in 2001 Dollars Non chemical Control A B C D E F G H I J K L M lbs. ai per Area per Application Units of product per Area per Application Product Unit ( e. g., lbs.,

gals) $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Non Chemical Pest Control Target Pests Description Cost/ area Total $ 0.00 Comments:

If you do not have the quantitative data for additional crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comment section.

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Use one row for each active ingredient ( ai). For example, if a product contains 2 ai's use 2 rows for that product. Once a row is completed for a given product, then only Col.

B ( if applicable), C, and E need to be completed for additional rows regarding the same product.

Enter the number of applications in a fumigation cycle comparable to methyl bromide for this alternative pest control regimen. Since this number is an average, it does not need to be a whole number.

Enter the formulation or the % of active ingredient. Cost per Area ( 2001$)

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Name of Product Price per Unit of the Product Cost of Applying Pesticide per Area Other Costs per Application Worksheet 3 B. Alternatives  Pest Control Regimen Costs for Alternative: [ Insert name of alternative]

Enter the area receiving at least one application of the pesticide.

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user.

Enter all alternatives and non chemical pest control that would replace one treatment of methyl bromide throughout the fumigation cycle. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle. If multiple crops are grown during the interval between fumigations ( e. g. tomatoes followed by peppers in a single growing season, or strawberries followed by lettuce over 2 or 3 years) include all of the pesticides that replace methyl bromide for the entire interval. Do not include pesticides that are used along with methyl bromide enter only the additional pest control if methyl bromide were not available.

Be as specific as possible regarding the species or classes of pests controlled by the active ingredient or pesticide product.

Col. A: Name of Product and Non chemical Control If someone other than the applicant previously benefited from the application of methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle and you do not have the quantitative data for the crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comments section below.

As a cross check, EPA is requesting both the amount of active ingredient in Col. E and product applied per area in Col. F. Indicate the unit of the product in Col. G.

Use 2001 prices and costs. If the product is custom applied you may enter the total cost in the last column ( Col. M) and override the formula. If a pesticide is applied by the user, enter the price of the product in Col. H and the cost of applying it in Col. I. Enter any other costs associated with applying this product in Col. J, specifying what they are in the comments section at the bottom of this sheet.

Enter the cost per area in 2001 dollars. Col. M will be calculated automatically using the data you have entered for a chemical pest control, or, the formula in Col. M can be overridden if the cost per area is known because the product was custom applied. Area Treated at Least Once Enter data near the bottom of the form. Identify the control in Col. A. Enter the target pests in Col. B. Describe the non chemical pest control Col. B L. Enter the costs in Col. M in 2001 dollars. # of Applications per Year Application Rate Formulation of Product Target Pests Active Ingredients ( ai) in Product Col. B: Target Pests Col. C: Active Ingredients Col. D: Formulation Col. E, F, G: Application Rate Col. H, I, J: Prices and Costs Col. K: Area Treated Col. L: # of Applications per Year Col. M: Cost per Area in 2001 Dollars Non chemical Control A B C D E F G H I J K L M lbs. ai per Area per Application Units of product per Area per Application Product Unit ( e. g., lbs.,

gals)

Product X Pest Y, Pest Z Chemical D,

Chemical F 90% Chemical D,

10% Chemical F 250 278 lbs $ 10.00 $ 20.00 0 25 1 $ 2,800.00 Product U Pest V, Pest Y Chemical C 100% 150 200 gal $ 5.00 $ 20.00 10 25 2 $ 2,060.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Non Chemical Pest Control Target Pests Description Cost/ area Control P Pest J, Pest K $ 500.00 Total $ 5,360.00 Comments:

If you do not have the quantitative data for additional crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comment section.

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Enter the cost per area in 2001 dollars. Col. M will be calculated automatically using the data you have entered for a chemical pest control, or, the formula in Col. M can be overridden if the cost per area is known because the product was custom applied Area Treated at Least Once Enter data near the bottom of the form. Identify the control in Col. A. Enter the target pests in Col. B. Describe the non chemical pest control Col. B L. Enter the costs in Col. M in 2001 dollars. # of Applications per Year Application Rate Formulation of Product Target Pests Active Ingredients ( ai) in Product Worksheet 3 B. Alternatives  Pest Control Regimen Costs for Alternative: Product X Enter the area receiving at least one application of the pesticide.

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user.

Enter all alternatives and non chemical pest control that would replace one treatment of methyl bromide throughout the fumigation cycle. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle. If multiple crops are grown Be as specific as possible regarding the species or classes of pests controlled by the active ingredient or pesticide product.

Col. A: Name of Product and Non chemical Control If someone other than the applicant previously benefited from the application of methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle and you do not have the quantitative data for the crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comments section below.

As a cross check, EPA is requesting both the amount of active ingredient in Col. E and product applied per area in Col. F. Indicate the unit of the product in Col. G.

Use 2001 prices and costs. If the product is custom applied you may enter the total cost in the last column ( Col. M) and override the formula. If a pesticide is applied by the user, enter the price of the product in Col. H and the cost of applying it in Col. I. Enter any other costs associated with applying this product in Col. J, specifying what they are in the comments section at the bottom of this sheet.

Name of Product Price per Unit of the Product Cost of Applying Pesticide per Area Other Costs per Application per area For EPA Use Only ID#

Control P is done 2 times per year according to ____ methods.

Use one row for each active ingredient ( ai). For example, if a product contains 2 ai's use 2 rows for that product. Once a row is completed for a given product, then only Col.

B ( if applicable), C, and E need to be completed for additional rows regardin Enter the number of applications in a fumigation cycle comparable to methyl bromide for this alternative pest control regimen. Since this number is an average, it does not need to be a whole number.

Enter the formulation or the % of active ingredient. Cost per Area ( 2001$)

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications. For EPA Use Only ID#

Col. B: Price Factors Col. C: Unit of Crop/ Commodity Col. D: Crop/ Commodity Yield Col. E: Price Col. F: Gross Revenue A B C D E F Crop/ Commodity Price Factors ( grade, time, market) Unit of Crop/ Commodity ( e. g., pounds, bushels) Crop/ Commodity Yield ( Units per area) Price ( per unit of crop/ commodity) Revenue ( per area) $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total Revenue $ 0.00 Comments:

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

Worksheet 3 C. Alternatives  Crop/ Commodity Yield and Gross Revenue for Alternative: [ Insert name of alternative]

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user.

In the electronic version, revenue is automatically calculated below using the data you entered for yield and price. If revenue is not equal to yield times price,

you may override the formula and enter a different revenue amount. Please explain why this revenue amount is different in the comment section below.

Enter the unit of measurement for your crop/ commodity.

Enter all crops/ commodities that can be grown/ treated during the same interval of time comprising a methyl bromide fumigation cycle. Please discuss changes in crop cycles resulting from alternative use in the comments. See the Fumigation Cycle Worksheet for a comprehensive definition of the fumigation cycle.

Enter in Col. B any factors that determine prices ( e. g., grade, time, market). If you received different prices for your crop/ commodity as a result of quality,

grade, market ( e. g., fresh or processing), timing of harvest, etc., you may itemize by using more than one row. Itemize or aggregate these factors to the extent appropriate in making the case that the use of alternatives affects these price factors.

Enter the number of units of crop/ commodity produced per area for that price factor identified.

Enter the average 2001 prices received by the users for that crop/ commodity and price factor.

The purpose of this worksheet is to identify the gross revenue for units ( crop, commodity, structure) when using an alternative compared to gross revenue when using methyl bromide. Post harvest and structural users may modify this form to accommodate differences in operations when providing gross revenue data.

Col. A: Crop/ Commodity If someone other than the applicant benefits from the application of methyl bromide in the fumigation cycle and you do not have the quantitative data for the crops grown on the same land, please indicate so in the comments section below. For EPA Use Only ID#

Col. A: Operation or Cost Item Col. B: Custom Operation Cost Col. C, D, E: Costs per Area Col. F: Typical Equipment Used A B C D E F Material Cost per Area Labor Cost per Area Total Cost per Area $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total Custom per Area $ 0.00 User Total per area $ 0.00 Comments:

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Enter custom operation costs that change in Col. B.

Area is defined below as follows for each user: acres for growers, cubic feet for post harvest operations, and square feet for structural applications.

If a consortium is submitting this application, the data for this table should reflect a representative user .

Enter in Col. C and D, material and labor costs per area that change for operations done by user. The total cost per area is calculated automatically from the values you enter in Cols. C and D. Typical Equipment Used Operation Done by User [ Insert name of alternative]

Worksheet 3 D. Alternatives  Changes in Other Costs for Alternative:

Custom Operation Cost per Area Operation or Cost Item Enter data only for costs ( other than the cost of alternative pest control) that change as a result of using the alternatives instead of methyl bromide. Enter the whole cost,

not just the incremental changes. Enter the cost in Col. B for custom operation costs, or in Col. C and D for operations done by user.

Identify changes in the typical equipment used by the user as a result of not using methyl bromide. Please be specific such as tractor horsepower. No cost data are required in this column.

Identify the operations or cost items that change as a result of not using methyl bromide. 1. Name of study:

2. Researcher( s):

3. Your test is planned for:

4. Location:

5. Name of alternative to be tested:

6. Yes x No 7.

OMB Control # 2060 0482 Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbit Crops David W. Monks Please describe future plans to test alternatives to methyl bromide. ( All available methyl bromide alternatives from the alternatives list should have been tested or have future tests planned.) There is no need to complete a separate worksheet for future research plans for each alternative  you may use this worksheet to describe all future research plans.

If additional testing is not planned, please explain why. ( For example, the available alternatives have been tested and found unsuitable, an alternative has been identified but is not yet registered for this crop, available alternatives are too expensive for this crop, etc.) North Carolina Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbit Crops Frank Louws ( see attachments  Appendix 4.1 and 4.2)

Herbicides ( metolachlor, halosulfuron, rimsulfuron, dimethenamid) in combination with certain fumigants Will crop yield be measured in the study? For EPA Use Only ID#

We have conducted extensive work with halosulfuron in tomatoes, but it is not registered for use in this crop.

Halosulfuron is very effective on nutsedge, especially postemergence. Worksheet 4. Alternatives  Future Research Plans 1.

1a. Check all methods you will use Nothing x Tarpaulin ( high density polyethylene)

Virtually impermeable film ( VIF)

x Cultural practices ( please specify)

1b. Will you use other pesticides to reduce use of methyl bromide? Yes x No If yes please specify.

1c. Other non chemical methods: ( please specify):

2. Yes No x If yes, how many pounds? lbs.

3.

Yes No x If yes, how many pounds? lbs.

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0 10 acres 10 25 acres 25 50 acres 50 100 acres 100 200 acres 200 400 acres over 400 acres Worksheet 5. Additional Information For EPA Use Only ID#

40 genetic ( host) resistance, crop rotation,

10 50 25 Do you anticipate that you will have any methyl bromide in storage on January 1, 2005? cover crops, biological control amendments ( during transplant production) How will you minimize your use and/ or emissions of methyl bromide?

Do you have access to recycled methyl bromide? The herbicide halosulfuron with fumigants host genetic resistance ( Southern bacterial wilt, fusarium race 3, verticillium race 1, root knot nematode, biological control ( transplant soil amendments currently under experimentation)

see attached document ( 1997 2002)

50 Range of acres farmed by growers included in this application? ( insert number of users in each category) Other investments, if any, made to reduce your reliance on methyl bromide. Describe each investment and its associated cost. What is the cumulative amount spent to date by the user or consortium on research to develop alternatives to methyl bromide ( beginning in 1992)?

Identify what factors would allow you to stop or reduce your use of methyl bromide ( e. g. registration of particular pesticide; completion of research plan; capital outlay). Faculty time ( 0.5 FTE), Technician Time (. 7 FTE), grower in kind contributions ( land, plastic, driptape, plants, plot maintenance and harvests ($ 15000.00/ year); custom fumigation applications provided in kind ($ 5000.00/ yr);

1) registration of superior weed control products 2) development of superior genetic resistance to Verticillium race 3 and southern bacterial wilt; 3) research advances to be completed 4) adequate implementation by growers of alternatives.

When do you expect these to occur? 1) Halosulfuron registration, 2 3 yrs; 2) No genetic resistance has been identified for Verticillium race 2 to date; in the last year a new hybrid has been developed with superior fruit size and perhaps new varieites will be developed with acceptable quality for growers ( 5 8yrs); 3) current research plan is in place until 01 2005 but a new plan will be developed ( ongoing); 4) implementation of alternatives is an emphasis of program over the next 2 yrs until 2005.

5 Worksheet 5. Additional Information ( continued)

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0  5,000 sq. ft.

5,001  10,000 sq. ft.

10,001  20,000 sq. ft.

20,001  40,000 sq. ft.

40,001  80,000 sq. ft.

11 80,001  160,000 sq. ft.

119 over 160,000 sq. ft.

I certify that all information contained in this document is factual to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date Print Name Title Date Print Name Title OMB Control # 2060 0482 Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 324 hours per response and assumes a large portion of applications will be submitted by consortia on behalf of many individual users of methyl bromide. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current OMB control number. Range of square feet of the area to which applicants included in this application will apply methyl bromide? ( insert number of users in each category)

David W. Monks Extension Weed Specialist Extension Weed Specialist David W. Monks Information in this application may be aggregated with information from other applications and used by the United States government to justify claims in the national nomination package that a particular use of methyl bromide be considered " critical" and authorized for an exemption beyond the 2005 phaseout. Use of aggregate data will be crucial to making compelling arguments in favor of critical use exemptions. By signing below, you agree not to assert any claim of confidentiality that would affect the disclosure by EPA of aggregate information based in part on information contained in this application. For EPA Use Only ID#

Signature 1. 2. 3. 4. Pounds of Methyl Bromide Requested 2005 1,989,900 5. Area Treated with Methyl Bromide 2005 14,850 acres units 6. If methyl bromide is requested for additional years, reason for request:

2006 1,989,900 lbs. Area Treated 14,850 acres units 2007 1,989,900 lbs. Area Treated 14,850 acres units Not Technically Feasible Not Economically Feasible x x x x x x x x x | x x | x For EPA Use Only ID#

Worksheet 6. Application Summary This worksheet will be posted on the web to notify the public of requests for critical use exemptions beyond the 2005 phase out for methyl bromide. Therefore, this worksheet cannot be claimed as CBI.

Name of Applicant:

Location:

Crop: Southeasern Tomato Consortium In the absence of technically and economically feasible alternatives, methyl bromide will be needed by tomato producers. It is uncertain at this time when suitable alternatives will be available and transferred to producers. Thus, the Consortium is requesting 3 years of exemption.

Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Tomatoes This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. Problem with 1,3 D phytotoxicity in early spring planting.

This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. Problem with 1,3 D phytotoxicity in early spring planting.

This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge.

This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. Problem with 1,3 D phytotoxicity in early spring planting.

This alternatice gives good control of nutsedge or nightshade, but is injurious to tomatoes. Problem with 1,3 D phytotoxicity in early spring planting.

This potential alternative has an extended time between application and crop planting ( compared to methyl bromide) and is not very effective on nutsedge. Efficacy against Verticillium is weak to moderate.

Reasons This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge.

This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. Problem with 1,3 D phytotoxicity in early spring planting.

chloropicrin 1,3 D Potential Alternatives metam Na This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. | This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge.

This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge. | This alternative does not give effective control of nutsedge.

Place an " X" in the column( s) labeled " Not Technically Feasible" and/ or " Not Economically Feasible" where appropriate. Use the " Reasons" column to describe why the potential alternative is not feasible.

metam Na, chloropicrin | metam Na, crop rotation metam Na, solarization | solarization, fungicides 1,3 D, metam Na 1,3 D, chloropicrin, metam Na 1,3 D, chloropicrin, pebulate 1,3 D, chloropicrin 1,3 D, brush burning Fumigation cycle:

Year: Comparable data:

2 year example:

Other beneficiary example Crop cycle change example: If a methyl bromide fumigation is made every 2 years, then the 2001 fumigation cycle began in 2001 and would end in 2003. The data should cover the methyl bromide costs and usage for the methyl bromide fumigation made in 2001, and all yields and revenues received and other costs incurred during the 2 year period. To be comparable, the data on alternatives should cover a similar 2 year period beginning in 2005 beginning at the same time of year when a methyl bromide fumigation would be made. The data should cover all methyl bromide alternatives used,

and all yields and revenues received during that 2 year interval. Other pest control and other costs would only need to be provided for that interval if they would change from what they were with methyl bromide.

If someone other than the applicant benefits from a methyl bromide fumigation, you should comment on these benefits if you do not have quantitative data for the entire fumigation cycle.

For example, if a rotational crop in the second year benefits from a methyl bromide fumigation a year earlier, but there is quantitative data only on the first crop, then the data on the alternatives should cover only the first crop, and the benefits of methyl bromide and the additional pesticides that would have to be used on the rotational crop should be discussed in the comments sections.

If in a one year interval, methyl bromide is applied, tomatoes are grown and harvested followed by peppers, then the fumigation cycle would be one year including the tomatoes and peppers. If,

however, without methyl bromide, it is not possible to follow tomatoes with peppers in the same one year interval, then the alternative data on pesticides, costs, yields, and revenues should just cover tomatoes. The loss of profit from not being able to grow peppers with the alternatives would be part of the loss from not having methyl bromide.

Fumigation Cycle Definitions:

In order to compare revenues and costs with and without methyl bromide, data on alternatives for pest control, yields, revenues, and costs must be for the same time interval as the methyl bromide fumigation cycle. If, however, quantitative data, is not available for the entire fumigation cycle,

then to be comparable, the quantitative data for the alternatives should cover the same portion of the fumigation cycle as the quantitative data for methyl bromide, and the rest of the cycle should be discussed in the comments sections.

If a fumigation cycle overlaps more than one calendar year, " year" refers to the calendar year when methyl bromide is applied ( or the beginning of the cycle).

The period of time between methyl bromide fumigations.


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    Dated: September 7, 2010.
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