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List of Critical Uses
The following are critical uses of methyl bromide for 2012. Critical uses must meet the location limitations (Column B) and limiting critical conditions (Column C).
This table is found in Appendix L to 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart A. Any information published in the Federal Register takes precedence over information on this page.
The critical uses of methyl bromide are adjusted every year based on decisions of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol and rulemakings by EPA.
| Column A | Column B | Column C |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Critical Uses | Approved Critical User and Location of Use | Limiting Critical Conditions that either exist, or that the approved critical user reasonably expects could arise without methyl bromide fumigation: |
PRE-PLANT USES | ||
| Cucurbits | Growers in Georgia | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe root knot nematode infestation Growers on fewer than 10 acres |
| Eggplant | (a) Florida growers | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features and soils not supporting seepage irrigation |
| (b) Small growers in Georgia | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Moderate to severe pythium collar, crown and root rot Moderate to severe southern blight infestation Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features Growers on fewer than 10 acres | |
| Nursery Stock (Fruit, Nut, Flower) | Members of the California Association of Nursery and Garden Centers representing Deciduous Tree Fruit Growers | Moderate to severe nematode infestation Presence of medium to heavy clay soils Local township limits prohibiting 1,3-dichloropropene |
| Orchard Replant | California stone fruit, table and raisin grape, wine grape, walnut, and almond growers | Moderate to severe nematode infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Replanted orchard soils to prevent orchard replant disease Presence of medium to heavy soils Local township limits prohibiting 1,3-dichloropropene |
| Ornamentals | (a) California growers | Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Local township limits prohibiting 1,3-dichloropropene |
| (b) Florida growers | Moderate to severe weed infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features and soils not supporting seepage irrigation | |
| Peppers | (a) Florida growers | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features and soils not supporting seepage irrigation |
| (b) Small growers in Georgia | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation, or moderate to severe pythium root and collar rots Moderate to severe southern blight infestation, crown or root rot Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features Growers on fewer than 10 acres | |
| Strawberry Fruit | California growers | Moderate to severe black root rot or crown rot Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Local township limits prohibiting 1,3-dichloropropene Time to transition to an alternative |
| Strawberry Nurseries | California growers | Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation |
| Tomatoes | (a) Florida growers | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe nematodes Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features, and soils not supporting seepage irrigation |
| (b) Small growers in Georgia | Moderate to severe yellow or purple nutsedge infestation Moderate to severe soilborne disease infestation Moderate to severe nematode infestation Restrictions on alternatives due to karst topographical features Growers on fewer than 10 acres | |
POST-HARVEST USES | ||
| Food Processing | (a) Rice millers in the U.S. who are members of the USA Rice Millers Association | Moderate to severe beetle, weevil, or moth infestation Presence of sensitive electronic equipment subject to corrosion Time to transition to an alternative |
| (b) Pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. who are active members of the Pet Food Institute | Moderate to severe beetle, moth, or cockroach infestation Presence of sensitive electronic equipment subject to corrosion Time to transition to an alternative | |
| (c) Members of the North American Millers’ Association in the U.S. | Moderate to severe beetle infestation Presence of sensitive electronic equipment subject to corrosion Time to transition to an alternative | |
| Commodities | (a) California entities storing walnuts, dried plums, figs, raisins, and dates (in Riverside county only) in California | Rapid fumigation is required to meet a critical market window, such as during the holiday season |
| Dry Cured Pork Products | (a) Members of the National Country Ham Association and the Association of Meat Processors, Nahunta Pork Center (North Carolina), and Gwaltney of Smithfield Inc. | Red legged ham beetle infestation Cheese/ham skipper infestation Dermested beetle infestation Ham mite infestation |