| (2) The application of all formulations of 2,4-D by
any method is prohibited during the period beginning March 10 and
ending October 1 of each year, in that portion of Wharton County lying
west of the Colorado River.
(3) The use of high volatile herbicides is prohibited.
(4) In no case shall 2,4-D be used to treat any area
that is nearer than two miles to any susceptible crop.
(pp) Wilbarger.
(1) No permit is required for the application of regulated
herbicides during the period of September 16 to May 9 of the following
calendar year.
(2) The application of the following regulated herbicides
is prohibited during the regulated period beginning May 10 and ending
September 15 of each year:
(A) Ester formulations of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic
Acid (2,4-D);
(B) 2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid (MCPA).
(3) The aerial application of polychlorinated benzoic
acids and 2,4-D amine is prohibited during the regulated period except
during the period of May 10 and ending May 20 of each year. Ground
applications of polychlorinated benzoic acids and 2,4-D Amine may
be made during the regulated period with the requirement of a permit.
(4) Research conducted by the Texas A&M University
System under the auspices of brush and weed control, using all regulated
herbicides, will be allowed during the regulated period. Aerial applications
must provide a buffer zone of at least five statute miles from any
susceptible crops, and wind velocity must not exceed 10 mph during
application. Research will be allowed during the period beginning
May 15 and ending September 15 of each year. The department shall
be notified before the commencement of such research projects.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §7.53 adopted to be effective December 4, 1997, 22 TexReg 11652; amended to be effective February 24, 1999, 24 TexReg 1154; amended to be effective July 4, 2001, 26 TexReg 4866; amended to be effective April 22, 2004, 29 TexReg 3789; amended to be effective July 25, 2005, 30 TexReg 4211; amended to be effective July 22, 2007, 32 TexReg 4383; amended to be effective February 17, 2015, 40 TexReg 687 |
