Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizes EPA to allow Emergency Exemptions (also called “Section 18s”) for unregistered uses of pesticides to address emergency conditions. The Colorado Department of Agriculture submits a request for a Section 18 on behalf of the grower.
- If you are interested in pursuing an emergency use exemption request please contact us at cda_pestreg@state.co.us as soon as possible. For the best chance of EPA approval we strongly encourage at least 6 months notice before your intended use period.
- Application form for Section 18 request to CDA in Google Docs Format
- Application form for a Section 18 request to CDA in a fillable PDF Format
More information on the requirements of a Section 18 submission and its elements, may be found on EPA's website here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/pesticide-emergency-exemptions
Active Colorado Emergency Exemptions
Goltix 700 SC - Metamitron - Approved for 2025 Growing Season
The Colorado Department of Agriculture received approval for the pesticide product Goltix 700 SC, active ingredient metamitron, to be used on sugar beets to control the glyphosate tolerant weed Palmer amaranth.
- For use in the following Colorado counties only: Adams, Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.
- Sugar beet producers or commercial pesticide applicators wishing to use Goltix 700 SC must obtain a Section 18 Permit issued by CDA.
- All permittees must submit a final report describing their use to CDA by September 1, 2025.
- Full Permit Conditions Linked Here
- Goltix 700 SC Product Label
Please fill out the appropriate application form below to obtain a permit.
Private Applicator Section 18 Permit Application Form
Commercial Applicator Section 18 Permit Application Form
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a cost for the permit?
No, the permit is available at no cost.
- When can I use Goltix 700 SC
Applications may only take place between March 30, 2025, through June 15, 2025. Applications are limited to once per site per year, unless in the event of crop failure, one additional application may occur sooner than 20 days after the previous application was made to the initial crop.
- Do I have to keep records?
Yes, permittees must keep records with the following information:
- Customer name and address (for applications made by a commercial applicator)
- Applicator's Name
- Applicator's pesticide license number
- Date and time of the application
- Location of the treated area
- Amount of treated acres
- Name of product applied
- Crop or site treated
- Target pest treated
Permittees must keep these records for at least three years after the application is made. These records must also be available for inspection by CDA upon request.
- I have leftover Goltix 700 SC I didn't use. How do I dispose of it?
All remaining product stock must be returned to the location you obtained the product, or to the product manufacturer, ADAMA, prior to August 31, 2025.
- Do I need to submit a final report even if I didn't use any Goltix 700 SC?
A final report is required from all permittees. Failure to submit a report will result in further action by CDA and may jeopardize your ability to obtain a similar permit in the future.
If you did not obtain a permit and instead contracted the application to be completed by a commercial applicator, then no final report is required from you.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions, or need further assistance, contact Pesticide Registration at (303) 869-9061 or at cda_pestreg@state.co.us