[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 208 (Friday, October 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 55296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27467]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30348B; FRL-5377-8]
Johnson and Johnson Inc.; Approval of a Pesticide Product
Registration
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application
submitted by Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc., to conditionally
register the pesticide product Cidex O.P.A. Antimicrobial containing an
active ingredient not included in any previously registered product
pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(7)(C) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Marion Johnson, Product
Manager (PM) 31, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and
telephone number: Rm. 250, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-5675; e-mail:
johnson.marion@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the
Federal Register of February 18, 1993 (58 FR 8945; FRL-4188-8), which
announced that Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc., P.O. Box 90130,
Arlington, TX 76004, had submitted an application to conditionally
register the pesticide product Cidex O.P.A. Antimicrobial (EPA File
Symbol 7078-RT), containing the active ingredient 1,2-
benzenedicarboxaldehyde at 99 percent, an active ingredient not
included in any previously registered product.
The application was approved on May 10, 1996, for use in the
formulation of sterilant and disinfectant products (EPA Registration
Number 7078-17).
A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C)
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking, on
condition that such data are received by the end of the conditional
registration period and do not meet or exceed the risk criteria set
forth in 40 CFR 154.7; that use of the pesticide during the conditional
registration period will not cause unreasonable adverse effects; and
that use of the pesticide is in the public interest.
The Agency has considered the available data on the risks
associated with the proposed use of 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde, and
information on social, economic, and environmental benefits to be
derived from such use. Specifically, the Agency has considered the
nature and its pattern of use, application methods and rates, and level
and extent of potential exposure. Based on these reviews, the Agency
was able to make basic health and safety determinations which show that
use of 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde during the period of conditional
registration will not cause any unreasonable adverse effect on the
environment, and that use of the pesticide is, in the public interest.
This conditional registration requires an Avian Dietary Study and
Hydrolysis Study, especially for formulating and manufacturing use
products. If the conditions are not complied with the registrations
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6(e).
Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that
this conditional registration is in the public interest. Use of the
pesticides are of significance to the user community, and appropriate
labeling, use directions, and other measures have been taken to ensure
that use of the pesticides will not result in unreasonable adverse
effects to man and the environment.
More detailed information on this conditional registration is
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on 1,2-
benzenedicarboxaldehyde.
A copy of this fact sheet, which provides a summary description of
the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, and the
Agency's regulatory position and rationale, may be obtained from the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road,
Springfield, VA 22161.
In accordance with section 3(c)(2) of FIFRA, a copy of the approved
label and the list of data references used to support registration are
available for public inspection in the office of the Product Manager.
The data and other scientific information used to support registration,
except for material specifically protected by section 10 of FIFRA, are
available for public inspection in the Public Response and Program
Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 1132, CM #2,
Arlington, VA 22202 (703-305-5805). Requests for data must be made in
accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and
must be addressed to the Freedom of Information Office (A-101), 401 M
St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Such requests should: (1) Identify
the product name and registration number and (2) specify the data or
information desired.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product
registration.
Dated: September 27, 1996.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 96-27467 Filed 10-24-96; 8:45 am]
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