65 FR 161 pgs. 50524-50526 - Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations
Type: NOTICEVolume: 65Number: 161Pages: 50524 - 50526
Docket number: [OPP-64050; FRL-6738-5]
FR document: [FR Doc. 00-21083 Filed 8-17-00; 8:45 a.m.]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-64050; FRL-6738-5]
Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain 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Unless a request is withdrawn, the Agency will approve theseuse deletions and the deletions will become effective on February 14, 2001, unless indicatedotherwise.
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 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 beavailable electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page athttp://www.epa.gov. To access this document, on the Home pageselect "Laws and Regulations" "Regulations and Proposed Rules," and then look up the entry for thisdocument under the " Federal Register -Environmental Documents." Youcan also go directly to the Federal Register listing athttp://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. In person . Contact James A. Hollins at 1921 JeffersonDavis 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 10 pesticide registrations.These registrations are listed in the following Table 1 byregistration number, product name, active ingredient, and specificuses deleted:
| EPA Reg. No. | Product Name | Active Ingredient | Delete From Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000241-00212 * | THIMET MC-85 Insecticide For Manufacturing Purposes Only | Phorate | Use on wheat |
| 000241-00213 * | THIMET Technical Insecticide For Manufacturing Purposes Only | Phorate | Use on wheat |
| 000241-00257 * | THIMET 20G Soil and System Insecticide | Phorate | Use on wheat |
| 000432-00595 | SBP-1382 Insecticide Concentrate 40% Formula I | Resmethrin | Mosquito control use |
| 000524-00307 | Triallate Technical | Triallate | Use on canary grass |
| 034704-00005 | Clean Crop Amine 4 CA | Dimethylamine 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetate | Use in grape vineyards |
| 034704-00120 | Clean Crop Amine 4 2, 4-D Weed Killer | Dimethylamine 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetate | Use in grape vineyards |
| 034704-00606 | Savage | Dimethylamine 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetate | Use in grape vineyards |
| 040083-00001 * | Lindane Technical | Lindane | Use on celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, swiss chard |
| CA-830012 (Co. #59623) | Malathion ULV Concentrate Insecticide | Malathion | Use on filberts, plums, prunes |
| * = 30-day comment period | |||
Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sitesbeing deleted should contact the applicable registrant beforeFebruary 14, 2001, unless indicatedotherwise, to discuss withdrawal of the application for amendment.This 180-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 Number | Company Name and Address |
|---|---|
| 000241 | American Cyanamid Company, Agricultural Products Research Division, P.O. Box 400, Princeton, NJ 08543. |
| 000432 | Aventis Environmental Science, 95 Chestnut Ridge Road,Montvale, NJ 07645. |
| 000524 | Monsanto Company,800 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167. |
| 034704 | Platte Chemical Co.,419 18th Street, P.O. Box 667,Greeley, CO 80632. |
| 040083 | Inquinosa Internacional, S.A,c/o Technology Serivces Group Inc.,1101 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. |
| 059623 | California Dept. Of Foodand Agriculture,1200 N Street,Sacramento, CA 95814. |
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 foruse deletion must submit such withdrawal in writing to James A.Hollins, at the address given above, postmarked February 14, 2001.
2. In Person or by courier: Deliver your withdrawal requestto: Document Processing Desk (DPD), Information Services Branch,Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental ProtectionAgency, 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., Mondaythrough Friday, excluding legal holidays. The DPD telephone numberis (703) 305-5263.
3. Electronically. You may submit your withdrawal requestelectronically by e-mail to: hollins.james@epa.gov. Do not submitany information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Avoidthe use of special characters and any form of encryption.Electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 orASCII 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, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: August 8, 2000.
Richard R. Schmitt,
Associate Director, Information Resources and Services Division,Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 00-21083 Filed 8-17-00; 8:45 a.m.]
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