Section 18 of FIFRA authorizes the EPA to allow States to use a pesticide for a limited time if EPA determines that emergency conditions exist. The uses are requested for a limited period of time, to address the emergency situation only. Section 18 Labels are restricted use pesticides for retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision. The label must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. A permit is required from the Colorado Department of Agriculture in order to use a Section 18 product. There is no charge for this permit.
Current as of 6/20/07
Sorted by Section 18 Number
| Product |
Section 18 Number |
Crop / Use |
Permit Approval Date | Permit Expiration Date |
| Actigard 50WG Plant Activator | 08-CO-02 | FOR SUPPRESSION OF IRIS YELLOW SPOT VIRUS IN ONIONS | April 2, 2008 | September 1, 2008 |
| Carzol Insecticide | 08-CO-03 | To control thrips on dry bulb onions in Colorado | April 17, 2008 | September 30, 2008 |
You can also search the EPA's database of Emergency Exemptions by using the drop box labeled "Applicant" to select Colorado and clicking the "Search" button.
The development and continued
maintenance of this page is gratefully supported by the
Rocky Mountain Agri-Business
Association.
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