B09_6-8_PUP_AZP010-23-001-P_fully_executed_0003.pdf

UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL

STATE: Arizona DATE: 10/06/22

COUNTY: Maricopa, Yavapai PROPOSAL NUMBER: AZP010-23-001-P

DURATION OF PROPOSAL: Three Years EA REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI-BLM-AZ-P000-2015-0001-EA

LOCATION: Hassayampa Field Office DR NUMBER: DOI-BLM-AZ-P000-2015-0001-EA

Church Camp road: T 6N R 1W section 23

Baldy Mountain: T 6N R 1W section 11

Box Canyon: T 5S R 2E section 9

Saddleback Mountain: T 6N R 1W section 26

Narramore Road: T 1S R 5W section 17

ORIGINATOR – NAME: Jason Keefe

ORIGINATOR – COMPANY: Bureau of Land Management

ORIGINATOR – CONTACT INFORMATION: Phoenix District BLM, 2020 E. Bell rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85022. Mobile: 928-671-1140

PROPOSAL PREPARER - NAME: Jason Keefe

PROPOSAL PREPARER – COMPANY: Phoenix District Bureau of Land Management

PROPOSAL PREPARER – CONTACT INFORMATION: jkeefe@blm.gov Mobil:928-671-1140

I. APPLICATION INFORMATION – Including mixtures and adjuvants):

1. TRADE NAME(S): a) Habitat b) Arsenal

c) Garlon 3A d) Pathfinder 2

e) Hi-Light f) MSO

g) Induce h) Thinvert RTU/Concentrate

i) Bas-oil j) Tahoe 3A

k) Polaris l) Element 3A

m) Roundup Custom n) Round up Pro Concentrate

o) Escort XP p) Garlon 4 ultra

2. COMMON NAME(S) a) Imazapyr b) Imazapyr

c) Triclopyr d) Triclopyr

e) Marker Dye (Colorant) f) Methylated Seed Oil

g) Nonionic Surfactant h) Paraffinic oil blend

i) Petroleum Base Dye j) Triclopyr

k) Imazapyr l) Triclopyr

m) Glyphosate n) Glyphosate

o) Metsulfuron methyl p) Triclopyr mailto:jkeefe@blm.gov

3. EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER(S): a) 241-426 b) 241-346 c) 62719-37

d) 62719-176 e) N/A f) N/A

g) N/A h) N/A i) N/A

j) 228-520 k) 228-534 l) 62719-37

m) 524-343 n) 524-529 o) 432-1549

p) 62719-527

4. MANUFACTURER(S): a) BASF Corporation

b) BASF Corporation

c) Dow AgroSciences or Corteva

d) Dow AgroSciences or Corteva

e) Becker Underwood or BASF Corporation

f) Loveland Products, Inc.

g) Helena

h) Waldrum Specialties, Inc

i) Becker Underwood or BASF Corporation

j) Nufarm Americas, Inc.

k) Nufarm Americas, Inc.

l) Dow AgroSciences or Corteva

m) Monsanto or Bayer CropScience

n) Monsanto or Bayer CropScience

o) Bayer Environmental Science

p) Dow AgroSciences or Corteva

5. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Spot, foliar and basal bark application using backpack sprayers, UTV and vehicle mounted spray units.

6. MAXIMUM RATE OF APPLICATION – AS STATED IN THE EIS:

a. Imazapyr: 1.5 lbs. a.e./acre/year (Habitat, Aresenal, Polaris)

b. Triclopyr: 10.0 lbs. a.e/acre/year (Garlon 3A/4 ultra, Pathfinder 2, Tahoe 3A, Element 3A)

c. Glyphosate 7 lbs. a.e/acre/year (Roundup Custom, Roundup ProConcentrate )

d. Metsulfuron methyl 0.15 lb. a.i./acre/year(Escort XP)

7. MAXIMUM RATE OF APPLICATION – AS STATED ON THE LABEL:

a. Habitat:

i. Formulated Product: 3.0 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 1.5 lbs. a.e./acre/year

b. Arsenal:

i. Formulated Product: 3.0 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 1.5 lbs. a.e./acre/year

c. Garlon 3A:

i. Formulated Product: 12.0 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 9.0 lbs. a.e./acre/year

d. Pathfinder 2

i. Formulated Product: 10.7 gallons/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 8.0 lbs. a.e./acre/year

e. Hi-Light (Colorant):

i. Formulated Product: 12 to 32 fl. oz./100 gal. spray solution

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: N/A

f. MSO:

i. Formulated Product: 1.0 quart/acre

ii. Pounds Active Ingredient or Acid Equivalent: N/A

g. Induce

i. Formulated product: 0.5% V/V

ii. Pounds acid equivalent: N/A

h. Thinvert

i. Formulated product: Diluent

i. Bas-oil

i. Formulated product: 0.5 fl. oz. to 2.5 fl. oz. per gallon of spray solution

ii. Pounds acid equivalent: N/A

j. Tahoe 3A

i. Formulated product: 12 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 9.0 lbs. a.e./acre/year

k. Polaris

i. Formulated product: 6 pints/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 3 lbs. a.e./acre/year

l. Element 3A

i. Formulated product: 3 gallons/acre/year ii Pounds Acid Equivalent: 9.0lbs. ae/acre/year

m. Roundup Custom

i. Formulated product : 8 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 8 lbs. a.e./acre/year

n. Roundup Pro Concentrate

i. Formulated product: 8.5 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 8 lbs. a.e./acre/year

o. Escort XP

i. Formulated Product: 4.0 oz./acre/year ii Pounds Acid Equivalent: 0.15 lb./acre/year

p. Garlon 4 ultra

i. Formulated Product: 8 quarts/acre/year

ii. Pounds Acid Equivalent: 8lbs./acre/year

8. INTENDED RATE OF APPLICATION:

a. Cut Surface Application:

i. Imazapyr (Habitat®,Arsenal®, Polaris®):

1. Cut Stump Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 8.0 to 12.0 fluid ounces Habitat/gallon water

(6.3% to 9.4%).

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 1.5 lbs. a.e. imazapyr/acre.

2. Cut Stem (Injection and hack & squirt) Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 2.0 quarts Habitat + 1.0 quarts water (66.0%).

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 1.5 lbs. a.e. imazapyr/acre.

3. Frill and Girdle Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 25% to 100% solution of Habitat and water.

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 1.5 lbs. a.e. imazapyr/acre.

ii. Triclopyr (Garlon®3A, Pathfinder® 2, Element 3A):

1. Cut Stump Treatments:

a. Formulated Product – 1 to 1 ratio of diluted solution with MSO

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 8 lbs. a.e triclopyr/acre.

2. Cut Stem (Injection and hack & squirt) Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 1:1 ratio of diluted solution with MSO

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 8 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre.

3. Frill and Girdle Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 1:1 ratio of diluted solution with MSO

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 8 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre.

iii. Triclopyr (Tahoe 3A) for all terrestrial uses other than rangeland, pasture, forestry sites, and grazed areas.

1. Cut Stump Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - Undiluted Tahoe®3A

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 9 lbs. a.e triclopyr/acre

2. Cut Stem (Injection and hack & squirt) Treatments:

a. Formulated Product – 1 ml 1:1 ratio of diluted solution into each cut

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 9 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre.

3. Frill and Girdle Treatments:

a. Formulated Product – 1 ml 1:1 ratio of diluted solution into each cut

b. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 8 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre

iv. Colorant (Hi-Light®):

1. Cut Stump and Cut Stem Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 0.125% v/v

b. Active Ingredient - N/A

v. Non-ionic Surfactant (Induce®):

1. Cut stump Treatments:

a. Formulated Product - 0.25% v/v

b. Active Ingredient - N/A

vi. MSO:

1. Formulated Product: 1.0 quarts/acre

vii. Glyphosate (Roundup custom, Roundup ProConcentrate)

1. Cut Stump Treatments:

a. Formulated Product-1 to 1 ratio diluted solution with MSO

b. Active Ingredient-Will not exceed 7lbs a.e/acre/year

viii. Metsulfuron Methyl (Escort XP)

1. Cut stump Treatments: Metsulfuron Methyl will not be used for cut stump applications.

b. Spot Treatment Application:

i. Imazapyr (Habitat®, Arsenal®, Polaris®)

1. Formulated Product- 1.0% solution

2. Active Ingredient - Will not exceed 1.5 lbs. a.e. imazapyr/acre.

ii. Triclopyr (Garlon®3A/4 ultra, Element 3A):

1. Formulated Product - 2 gallons of Garlon®3A

2. Active Ingredient – 6.0 to 8.0 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre.

iii. Triclopyr (Tahoe 3A)

1. Formulated Product - 2 to 3 gallons of Tahoe®3A/acre

2. Active Ingredient – 6.0 to 9.0 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre

1. Formulated Product - 0.125% v/v

2. Active Ingredient - N/A

v. Non-ionic Surfactant (LI -700®):

1. Formulated Product - 0.25% v/v

1. Formulated Product: 1.0 quarts/acre

vii. Glyphosate (Roundup Custom, Round up ProConcentrate)

1. Formulated Product: 3 to 7.5 pints per acre/year or 5 percent solution

2. Active Ingredient will not exceed 7lbs a.e. glyphosate/acre/year.

viii. Metsulfuron methyl (Escort XP)

1. Formulated Product: 4 oz. per acre/year

2. Active Ingredient: 0.15 lb. per acre/year

c. Broadcast Application:

i. Imazapyr (Habitat®,Arsenal®, Polaris®)

1. Formulated Product - 4.0 to 6.0 pints Habitat®, or Arsenal® or Polaris®)

/acre

2. Active Ingredient – 1.0 to 1.5 lbs. a.e. imazapyr/acre/year.

ii. Triclopyr (Garlon®3A/4 ultra, Element 3A):

1. Formulated Product - 2 gallons of Garlon®/acre.

2. Active Ingredient – 6.0 to 8.0 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre.

iii. Triclopyr (Tahoe 3A)

1. Formulated Product - 2 to 3 gallons of Garlon®

2. Active Ingredient – 6.0 to 8.0 lbs. a.e. triclopyr/acre/year.

1. Formulated Product - 0.125% v/v

v. Non-ionic Surfactant (Induce®):

1. Formulated Product - 0.25% v/v

1. Formulated Product: 1.5 to 2 pints/acre

vii. Glyphosate (Roundup Custom, Roundup Pro Concentrate)

1. Formulated Product: 3 to 7.5 pints per acre or 5 percent solution

2. Active Ingredient will not exceed 7lbs a.e. glyphosate/acre/year.

viii. Metsulfuron methyl (Escort XP)

1. Formulated Product: 4 oz. per acre/year

2. Active Ingredient: 0.15 lb. per acre/year

9. APPLICATION DATE(S): October 1st through September 30th

10. NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS: ______1 to 3

II. PEST [List specific pest(s) and reason(s) for the proposed application of the pesticide]:

All vegetation within shooting areas susceptible to ignition from firearms is targeted.

III. MAJOR DESIRED PLANT SPECIES

Bare ground is required within the shooting areas. Cactus species would be most desirable due to less flammable nature.

IV. APPLICATION SITE DESCRIPTION:

1. ESTIMATED NUMBER OF ACRES: 676

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION (Describe land type or use, size, stage of growth of target species, soil characteristics, and any additional information that may be important in describing the area to be treated.)

The project area includes Bureau of Land Management Lands within the Phoenix District. The targeted area are in and around the shooting sports facilities.

V. SENSITIVE ASPECTS AND PRECAUTIONS: In order to assist in tracking potential impacts associated with Federally threatened, endangered or proposed species, please answer the following questions and then provide the site specific conditions information.

1. Are there special status species (SSS) in the project area? “Yes” or “No” (Circle One)

A. If “No” Proceed to the site description portion of this section.

B. If “Yes” Are any of the SSS also federally threatened, Endangered, or proposed? “Yes” or “No” (Circle One)

a. If “No” Proceed to the site description portion of this section.

b. If “Yes” Did your Field Office coordinate with the local Fish and Wildlife Service

Office and/or NMFS “Yes” or “No” (Circle One)

I. If “No” Explain:

II. If “Yes” Was Section 7 Consultation

Completed “Yes” or “No” (Circle One)

1. If “No” Explain:

2. If “Yes” What extent of Section 7 was completed? “Formal Consultation”

(Circle One) “Informal Consultation”

“Technical Assistance”

2b. Describe the outcome of the consultation:

V. SENSITIVE ASPECTS AND PRECAUTIONS – (CONTINUED): (Describe sensitive areas marsh, endangered, threatened, candidate, and sensitive species habitat – and distance to application site.

List measures to be taken to avoid impact to these areas):

VI. NON-TARGET VEGETATION: (Describe potential immediate and cumulative impacts to non-target pests in the project area because of the pesticide application. Identify any planned mitigation measures that will be employed – BE GENERAL, SPECIFICS DISCUSSED IN THE EA):

Non-target vegetation are any species outside the shooting areas. These species could be setback or killed by drift, volatized active ingredient, or misapplication. These non-target effects will be minimized by utilizing spot application methods, monitoring wind conditions, and ensuring applicators will be able to identify non-target vegetation accurately.

VII. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES CONSIDERED IN THE OVERALL

The herbicide treatments detailed in DOI-BLM-AZ-P000-2015-0001-EA are part of the Phoenix District

Integrated Weed Management EA. The treatment is to treat the proposed vegetation within the proposed area by a combination of mechanical and chemical treatments. All mitigation measures proposed in this

Environmental Assessment for sensitive species and best practices will be applied.

Literature Cited

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. 2007. Vegetation Treatments Using

Herbicides on Bureau of Land Management Lands in 17 Western States. Programmatic Environmental

Impact Statement (Final).

cfrancois Text Box Notes from C. Francois, AZ State Plant Program Lead-

It has been clarified that the treatment area consists of the area within the blue polygon as well as along the perimeter fence line as indicated by the circumference of the red polygon. Treatment of the red polygon perimeter with span 5 feet in either direction of the fence line. Target vegetation will include native and nonnative grasses, forbs and annuals prone to ignition when dry. Trees, bushes and woody vegetation will be minimally targeted.

It is understood that herbicidal chemicals are cumulative (regardless of trade name) and may not exceed the BLM maximum per acre, per year.

Date: ________

VIII. SIGNATURES:

IX. PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL ORIGINATOR(S):

a. Originator: ________________________________________

Agency: __________________________________________

X. PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL PREPARER:

a. Proposal’s Preparer: ________________________________ Date: ________

Agency: ____________________________________________

Contact Information: __________________________________

3. PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL REVIEW:

a. BLM District Office Pesticide/Weed Coordinator:

__________________________________________________ Date: ________

b. BLM District Office Manager:

_______________________________________________ Date: ________

c. BLM State Pesticide Coordinator:

____________________________________________________ Date: ________

4. PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL APPROVER:

a. Deputy State Director:

_______________________________________________ Date: ________

Օ Concur or Approved

Օ Not Concur or Disapproved

Օ Concur or Approved With Modifications

Any changes (modifications) to this proposal by the State Pesticide

Coordinator will be listed in an attached memo to the manager requesting approval from the Deputy State Director

Phoenix District BLM Jason Keefe 11/9/22

Jason Keefe

Phoenix District BLM

11/9/22

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