65 FR 235 pgs. 76240-76241 - Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses inCertain Pesticide Registrations
Type: NOTICEVolume: 65Number: 235Pages: 76240 - 76241
Docket number: [OPP-64053; FRL-6755-6]
FR document: [FR Doc. 00-31060 Filed 12-5-00; 8:45 a.m.]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-64053; FRL-6755-6]
Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses inCertain Pesticide Registrations
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the FederalInsecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended,EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendment byregistrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations.
DATES:
Unless a request is withdrawn, the Agency will approve these use deletions and the deletions will become effective on January 5, 2001 unless indicated otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
By mail:James A. Hollins,Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C),Environmental Protection Agency,1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,Washington, DC 20460.Office location for commercial courier delivery, telephonenumber and e-mail address:Rm. 266A, Crystal Mall No. 2,1921 Jefferson Davis Highway,Arlington, VA 22202,(703) 305-5761;e-mail: hollins.james@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does This Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general. Althoughthis action may be of particular interest to persons who produce oruse pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all thespecific entities that may be affected by this action. If you haveany questions regarding the information in this notice, consult theperson listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Additional information, Including Copies of thisDocument and Other Related Documents?
1. Electronically . You may obtain electronic copies of this document and certain other related documents that might be availableelectronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov. To access this document, on the Home Page select "Laws and Regulations" "Regulations and Proposed Rules," and then look up the entry for this document under the " Federal Register -Environmental Documents." You can also go directly to the Federal Register listing at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. In person . Contact James A. Hollins at 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall 2, Rm. 224, Arlington, VA, telephonenumber (703) 305-5761. Available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.,Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
This Notice announces receipt by the Agency of applicationsfrom registrants to delete uses in eight pesticide registrations.These registrations are listed in the following Table 1 byregistration number, product name, active ingredient and specificuses deleted.
| Registration No. | Product Name | Chemical Name | Delete From Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000264-00637 | Thiodan Technical | Endosulfan | Sugarcane |
| 000279-02306 | Thiodan Technical Insecticide | Endosulfan | Sugarcane |
| 001812-00404 | Chlorfos 15G | Chlorpyrifos | Popcorn |
| 002724-00450 | Zoecon 9001 EW | Propetamphos | All broadcast and spot treatment, including all residential uses |
| 010163-00158 | Gowan Chlorpyrifos 4E | Chlorpyrifos | Popcorn |
| 011678-00005 | Thionex (Endosulfan) Technical | Endosulfan | Sugarcane |
| 019713-00319 | Velsicol Technical Endosulfan Insecticide | Endosulfan | Sugarcane |
| 066222-00002 | Thionex Endosulfan 50WP Insecticide | Endosulfan | Alfalfa grown for forage, artichokes, peas (seed crop only), sugar beets, sunflowers, leather leaf fern, ornamentals (greenhouse) ornamentals (outdoors - except trees and shrubs) |
| NOTE: The comment period has been waived for EPA Registration001812-00404, 002724-00450 and 010163-00158 | |||
Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sitesbeing deleted should contact the applicable registrant before January 5, 2001 unless indicated otherwise, to discuss withdrawal of the application for amendment.This 30-day period will also permit interested members of thepublic to intercede with registrants prior to the Agency's approvalof the deletion.
The following Table 2 includes the names and addresses ofrecord for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequenceby EPA company number.
| EPA Company No. | Company Name and Address |
|---|---|
| 000264 | Aventis Cropscience USA LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. |
| 000279 | FMC Corp. Agricultural Products Group, 1735 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. |
| 001812 | Griffin L.L.C., Box 1847, Valdosta Ga 316, GA 31603. |
| 002724 | Wellmark International, 1100 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 500, Schaumburg, IL 60173. |
| 010163 | Gowan Co., Box 5569, Yuma Az 853, AZ 85366. |
| 011678 | Makhteshim Chemical Works, Ltd, c/o Makhteshim-Agan of N. America Inc., 551 Fifth Ave, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10176. |
| 019713 | Drexel Chemical Co, 1700 Channel Ave., Box 13327, Memphis, TN 38113. |
| 066222 | Makhteshim-Agan of North America Inc., 551 Fifth Ave, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10176. |
III. What is the Agency Authority for Taking This Action?
Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of apesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticideregistrations be amended to delete one or more uses. The Actfurther provides that, before acting on the request, EPA mustpublish a notice of receipt of any such request in the FederalRegister . Thereafter, the Administrator may approve such arequest.
IV. How and to Whom Do I Submit Withdrawal Requests?
1. By mail : Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for use deletion must submit such withdrawal in writing to James A.Hollins, at the address given above, postmarked January 5, 2001.
2. In Person or by courier : Deliver your withdrawal request to: Document Processing Desk (DPD), Information Services Branch,Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 266A, Crystal Mall 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. The DPD is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The DPD telephone number is (703) 305-5263.
3. Electronically . You may submit your withdrawal requestelectronically by e-mail to: hollins.james@epa.gov. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format.
V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks
The Agency has authorized the registrants to sell ordistribute product under the previously approved labeling for aperiod of 18-months after approval of the revision, unless otherrestrictions have been imposed, as in special review actions.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product registrations.
Dated: November 16, 2000.
Richard D. Schmitt,
Associate Director, Information Resources and Services Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 00-31060 Filed 12-5-00; 8:45 a.m.]
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