Special State Registrations
Emergency Exemptions (Section 18) Registrations
Under Section 18 of FIFRA, state and federal agencies are allowed to permit the unregistered use of a pesticide in a specific geographic area for a limited time if emergency pest conditions exist. This typically arises when agricultural growers and others encounter a pest problem on a site for which there is either no registered pesticide available, or for which there is a registered pesticide that would be effective but is not yet approved for use on that particular site. Exemptions may also be approved for public health and quarantine reasons.
Federal regulations define an emergency condition as an urgent, non-routine situation that requires the use of a pesticide(s). Any emergency condition exists only when the situation is urgent and non-routine and all three conditions are met:
- No effective registered pesticides are available.
- No feasible alternative control practices are available.
- The situation a) involves the introduction or spread of a new pest, b) will present significant risks to human health or the environment, or c) will cause significant economic loss.
Special Local Need (SLN) – 24(c) Registrations
Under Section 24(c) of FIFRA, states can register a new pesticide product for any use, or a federally registered product for an additional use, as long as there is both a demonstrated "special local need," and a tolerance, exemption from a tolerance, or other clearance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). EPA has the authority to disapprove a state's special local need registration application.
An SLN is defined, in 40 CFR 162.151(i) as an existing or imminent pest problem within a state for which the state lead agency, based upon satisfactory supporting information has determined that an appropriate federally registered pesticide is not sufficiently available.
For both Section 18 and SLNs, OISC will work with local personnel to confirm the need in the state. Once a need is identified, OISC will contact the registrant and identify the next steps.
New Section 18 Application:
Applications requirements include:
- Application for New Pesticide Registration form
- Fee: $170 per product
- Information required per EPA Checklist (pdf)
Applicants MUST communicate with OISC prior to submitting an application package. Incomplete or unneeded applications will be denied. Application fees are nonrefundable.
New SLN 24(c) Application:
Applications requirements include:
- Application for New Pesticide Registration form
- Fee: $170 per product
- Drafted SLN label
- EPA’s 8570-25 form (pdf)
- Letter of Support from the registrant
Applicants MUST communicate with OISC prior to submitting an application package. Incomplete or unneeded applications will be denied. Application fees are nonrefundable.
Efficacy data may be required. The registrant may also be responsible for providing additional letters of support from the group in need.
Annual Renewals:
SLNs and Section 18s require annual renewal in the state of Indiana. Renewal form will be sent to the registrant in mid-October.
Expiration Dates:
SLN labels expire within five years of the initial registration. OISC will confirm that the special local need still exists and request a revised SLN label prior to the expiration.
OISC will work with registrants on any needs connected to extending the expiration (revised labels) or cancelling the SLN. OISC will submit all required documents to EPA.
Current Special Local Needs [24(c)] Labels for Indiana:
Section 24(c) SLN labels are valid only in the state of issue. Persons must have in their possession a valid Indiana SLN label when using a pesticide pursuant to a section 24(c) SLN registration.
- SLN No: IN-070001, Company: Environmental Science U.S. LLC, Product Label: Merit 2F Insecticide, Use: Control emerald ash borer on ash trees, Expiration: 12/31/2029
- SLN No: IN-220002, Company: Corteva Agriscience LLC Stinger Herbicide, Product Label: Postemergence broadleaf weed control in strawberry, Expiration: 12/31/2027
- SLN No: IN-150002, Company: Corteva Agriscience LLC, Product Label: Stinger Herbicide, Use: Postemergence broadleaf weed control in blueberry, Expiration: 12/31/2027
- SLN No: IN-230001, Company: FMC Corporation Command, Product Label: 3ME, Use: For use on banana peppers, Expiration: 12/31/2028
- SLN No: IN-120001, Company: Loveland Products Inc., Product Label: Roper DF Rainshield, Use: Control of tobacco diseases, Expiration: *
- SLN No: IN-260001, Company: Loveland Products Inc., Product Label: Forfeit 280, Use: Tomato and Peppers (Bell and Nonbell), Expiration: 12/31/2031
- SLN No: IN-260002, Company: Loveland Products Inc., Product Labe: Forfeit 280, Use: Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Expiration: 12/31/2031
- SLN No: IN-210001, Company: Nufarm Inc., Product Label: Clipper SC Aquatic Herbicide, Use: Slow moving or quiescent rivers, Expiration: 12/31/2026
- SLN No: IN-210002, Company: Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements, Product Label: Transtect 70 SWP Insecticide, Use: Basal trunk spray for control of spotted lanternfly on tree-of-heaven (DNR use only), Expiration: 12/31/2026
- SLN No: IN-130003, Company: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, Product Label: Dual Magnum Herbicide, Use: Various crops, Expiration: 12/31/2031
- SLN No: IN-220001, Company: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, Product Label: Reflex Herbicide, Use: For control of weeds in various crops, Expiration: 12/31/2027
- SLN No: IN-240002, Company: UPL NA Inc., Product Label: Bifenture EC Agricultural Insecticide, Use: For control of spotted lantern fly on grapevines post-harvest, Expiration: 12/31/2029
- SLN No: IN-240002, Company: Valent USA LLC, Product Label: Dinotefuran Tree Care 70 WSP, Use: Basal Trunk Spray for control of spotted lantern fly on Tree-of-Heaven, Expiration: 12/31/2026
*Working with Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service & Registrant.
Note: We are working with registrants to update labels and are in the process of renewing expired SLNs. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Current Section 18 Labels for Indiana:
There are currently no Section 18 labels for Indiana.
If you have questions on registration needs, please feel free to contact our office. The best way to contact our team is by e-mail: