,;: i'SSfi, S iifejiS; fisSisfei! ;fc , ',,s ;w"4. - ,i^$§ffi.$0ti$?Mf$\ ••$<•.•';$•., United States Environmental Protection Agenc Pesticides and Toxic Substances (7506C) EPA-735-K-95-009 April 1995 Protecting Endangered Species Interim Measures °?!!?s_County, Arkansas this pamphiet is smii what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to distribute once our fl About This Publication The Endangered Species Act is intended to P otect 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 implement the Endangered Species Protection Program, labels of certafn pesticides will direct users to bulletins similar to th« sample pamphlet. This program will 3n(?f*rA»/-J n«^4 (.u^.- . , EPA requests your comments regarding the information presented in this publication'pLe let us know whether the information is clear and correct. Also tell us to what extent following the recommended measures would affect you t£ cal pesticide use or productivity. This infonnat^n will be considered by EPA during the final stages of program development. S Please submit comments to: Interim Endangered Species Protection Program (7506C) U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 Recycled/Recyclable Printed with Soy/Canola Ink on paper that contains at least 50% recycled fiber This publication contains a County Mao showing the Area within the county where ^limlted t0 Pr°tect Iiste* are identified on the map by tern. Each shaded pattern corresponds to a species in need of protection The Shading Key shows the name of the species toat each shaded pattern represents and often descnbes the shaded area. The area may be described in terms of Township, Range, and fte spede"; **** ***** "b°Ut *& habitat of A^lftC^ °f Ae "Table of Pesticide Active Ingredients" lists the active ingredients for which there should be limitations on useto 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 fitTed 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 i nformation applies only Cf 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 followithe 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. i ------- How To Use This Information limitation given. limitation. . 7) Read the information on Reducing Runoff and Dnft m this pamphlet. Table of Pesticide Active Ingredients PROPICONAZOLE Limitations on Pesticide Use Codes/Limitations 1 Do not a| within 20 yards* from 3 shaded area shown ------- Dallas County, Arkansas LEGEND — County Border County Seat state Highway River, Stream, Creek 0 5mi •I 'l I1 I '| ' ' 0 5km HADING KEY Freshwater mo.iusks [Pink mucket pear.y musse,, Lampsi,,s abrupta]. ------- Reducing Runoff and Drift field and may also lower your costs of pesticides. Sa^spee^evapo^^^^^ Land, Afcvays Read and FoHowLabe, DirectX vvEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency (7506C) Washington, DC 20460 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 ------- |