United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Pesticides and
Toxic Substances (7506G)
EPA-735-K-04-045
August 1994
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Protecting Endangered
Species
Interim Measures
Marshall County, Alabama
The information in this pamphlet is similar to
what the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) expects to distribute once our
Endangered Species Protection Program is in
effect. The limitations on pesticide use are not
law at this time, but are being provided now for
your use in voluntarily protecting endangered and
threatened species from harm due to pesticide
use. We encourage you to use this information.
We also welcome your comments.
The Endangered Species Act is intended to
protect and promote recovery of animals and
plants that are in danger of becoming extinct due
to the activities of people. Under the Act, EPA
must ensure that use of pesticides it registers will
not result in harm to the species listed as
endangered or threatened by the U.S. fish and
Wildlife Service, or to habitat critical to those
species' survival. To accomplish this, the EPA
expects to implement program requirements
beginning in 1994. This program will protect
endangered and threatened species from harm due
to pesticide use.
EPA requests your comments regarding the
information presented in this publication. Please
let us know whether the information is clear and
correct. Also tell us to what extent following the
recommended measures would affect you typical
pesticide use or productivity. This information
will be considered by EPA during the final stages
of program development.
Please submit comments to:
Interim Endangered Species
Protection Program (7506C)
U.S. EPA
401M Street, S W
Washington, DC 20460
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About This Publication
This publication contains a County Map
showing the Area within the county where
pesticide use should be limited to protect listed
species. These areas are identified on the map by
a shaded pattern. Each shaded pattern
corresponds to a species in need of protection.
The Shading Key shows the name of the species
that each shaded pattern represents and often
describes the shaded area. The area may be
described in terms of Township, Range, and
Section or by giving details about the habitat of
the species.
The first column of the "Table of Pesticide
Active Ingredients" lists the active ingredients for
which then? should be limitations on use to
protect certain species. The next columns are
headed by the shaded pattern of the species with
Codes listed underneath them.
The Code indicates the specific limitation that
is necessary to protect the species. The section
titled Limitations on Pesticide Use explains the
code.
Does This Information Apply to You?
To determine whether this information applies
to your use of a pesticide, review the questions
below. The information applies only if you
answer "yes" to both questions:
• Do you intend to use pesticides within or
near the shaded area on the county map?
Are any of the ingredients listed on the front
panel of your pesticide product label named
in the "Table of Pesticide Active
Ingredients"?
If you answer "yes" to both questions, you
should follow the instructions on "How to Use
This Information" to determine if you should
limit use of the pesticide to help protect listed
species.
If you answer "no" to either question, you
should follow the usage directions on the
pesticide product label.
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County Seat
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How To Use This Information
1) On the county map, find the specific shading patterns that cover, or are close to, the area where you will apply pesticides.
2) Read the descriptor in the Shading Key for those patterns; this may further identify the area involved.
3) In the "Table of Pesticide Active Ingredients," locate the active ingredients in the pesiticide you intend to apply.
4) Locate the codes to the right of the active ingredient name and under the shading patterns that apply to you.
5) When using the pesticide, you should follow the limitations indicated for those codes described under "Limitations on Pesticide
Use."
6) If you are applying more than one listed active ingredient or applying a listed active ingredient in an area with more than one
shaded pattern (species), multiple codes may apply. If so, you should follow the most restrictive limitation.
7) Read the information on Reducing Runoff and Drift on the back of this pamphlet.
Reducing Runoff and Drift
By using pesticides carefully, you can diminish harm to the environment, reduce exposure of endangered and threatened species to
pesticides - and more. By using pesticide runoff and drift reduction measures such as those outlined below, you can keep more of the
pesticide you apply on the field and lower your pesticide costs.
To Reduce Runoff
Where possible, use methods that reduce soil erosion, such as limited till and contour plowing. These methods also reduce pesticide
runoff.
Where feasible, use application techniques such as T banding and in-furrowing. These techniques incorporate the pesticide into the
soil.
When possible, use a pesticide that does not contain a ground water warning label. Pesticides with such labels indicate a likelihood
for the pesticide to enter ground or surface water.
Keep informed about changing weather conditions. Try to avoid applying pesticides when heavy rainfall is expected.
To Reduce Drift
Wind direction, wind speed and evaporation are important factors in reducing drift. Most importantly, apply pesticides when the wind
direction is away from areas of concern. Try to avoid applications during high winds. Also avoid applications during the hottest part
of the day, when evaporation is highest.
When high winds and excessive evaporation are not factors, use a drift retardant for aerial applications.
Use the largest droplet size compatible with the pesticide coverage. Typically, higher spray volumes will also result in less driu.
To Protect Your Land, Always Read and Follow Label Dkections
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Limitations On Pesticide Use
Codes/Limitations
1 Do not apply this pesticide within 20 yards from the edge of water within the shaded area for ground applica-
tions, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
1c For ground applications, do not apply this pesticide within 20 yards from the edge of water within either the
shaded area or the upstream protection zone (described under the Shading Key). For aerial applications,
do not apply this pesticide within 100 yards from the edge of water within the areas described above.
2c For ground applications, do not apply this pesticide within 40 yards from the edge of water within either the
shaded area or the upstream protection zone (described under the Shading Key). For aerial applications,
do not apply this pesticide within 200 yards from the edge of water within the areas described above.
10 Do not apply directly to water within the shaded area. In addition, do not apply directly to water within 1 mile
upstream from the shaded area.
14b Do not apply this pesticide in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key), nor within 100 feet of the
habitat.
20 Do not apply directly to water within the shaded area.
20b Do not apply directly to water within the shaded area, including streams at the boundary of the shaded area.
29 Do not apply this pesticide in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key). In addition, for ground
applications do not apply within 20 yards of the habitat, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
33a Do not apply this pesticide in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key), nor within 1/4 mile of the
habitat.
41 Do not apply this pesticide within 1/4 mile of the edge of water within the shaded area for ground applications,
nor within V& mile for aerial applications.
43 Do not apply this pesticide within 100 yards of the edge of water within the shaded area for ground applications,
nor within 1/4 mile for aerial applications.
297 For ground applications, do not apply this pesticide above the threshold application rate (TAR) indicated within
40 yards from the edge of water within either the shaded area or the upstream protection zone (described
under the Shading key). For aerial applications, do not apply within 200 yards from the edge of water
within the areas described above.
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