EPA Considers Voluntary Cancellation of Amitrole

The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a request from Nufarm SA to voluntarily cancel the last three remaining amitrole products registered for use in the United States, according to a notice scheduled for publication Aug. 28. Amitrole is a triazole-containing herbicide registered for use for outdoor general weed control. EPA said it intends to grant Nufarm’s cancellation request unless the agency receives substantive comments that would merit a further review or if Nufarm withdraws its request. If the registrations are canceled, EPA expects to allow Nufarm to sell and distribute any existing stocks of amitrole products for one year following ...