EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
APPENDIX Y
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
Y-1. Description of the Problem.
a. Identify by scientific and common name the problem aquatic plant(s) to be managed.
b. Explain the history of the infestation.
c. Describe the location(s) and size of the infestation(s) as specifically as possible.
d. Discuss the severity and importance of the aquatic plant problem.
Y-2. Program Overview.
a. Discuss the APC program goals in terms of practical control levels.
b. Explain the environmental, sociological/political and economic criteria for selecting
treatment areas.
c. Explain monitoring proposed to measure program success.
Y-3. Pesticide Identification.
a. Identify all pesticides proposed for use by common, trade and chemical name.
b. Give name and percentage of active ingredient.
c. Give current EPA registration number.
Y-4. Pesticide Application.
a. Indicate formulation to be applied, i.e., granular, aqueous solution or liquid.
b. Discuss general details of proposed method of application, i.e., equipment and
techniques.
c. Give concentration of the active ingredient as proposed for application.
d. Give rate of application in pounds per acre, (kg/ha) or other rate.
e. Explain probable frequency of application.
f. Identify the area of the control site(s) in acres or other descriptive unit.
g. Provide site description, i.e., lake, river, drainage canal, irrigation canal.
Y-1
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