05-21928. 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 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register.

DATES:

The deletions are effective on December 5, 2005, unless the Agency receives a written withdrawal request on or before December 5, 2005. The Agency will consider withdrawal requests postmarked no later than December 5, 2005.

Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before December 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES:

Written withdrawal requests may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket identification (ID) number OPP-2005-0288. in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

John Jamula, Information Technology and Resource Management Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: [phone]; e-mail address: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to persons who produce or use pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this notice, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2005-0288. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is [phone].

2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “Federal Register” listings at http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​.

An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/​edocket/​ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Written Withdrawal Requests?

1. Electronically— i. E-mail. E-mail your written withdrawal requests to: John Jamula at [e-mail], Attention: Docket ID Number OPP-2005-0288.

ii. Disk or CD ROM. Written withdrawal requests on disk or CD ROM may be mailed to the address in Unit I.C.2. or delivered by hand or courier to the address in Unit I.C.3., Attention: Docket ID Number OPP-2005-0288. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.

2. By mail. Send your written withdrawal requests to: John Jamula, Information Technology and Resource Management (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001, Attention: Docket ID Number OPP-2005-0288.

3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your written withdrawal requests to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA, Attention: Docket ID Number OPP-2005-0288. Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.B.1.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. These registrations are listed in Table 1 of this unit by EPA registration number, product name, active ingredient, and specific uses deleted:

Table 1.—Registrations With Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticides

EPA Reg. No.	Product Name	Active Ingredient	Delete From Label
000004-00415	Bonide Sevin 4F Agricultural Insecticide	Carbaryl	Poultry
000070-00165	Kill-Ko 10% Sevin Brand Carbaryl Insecticide Dust	Carbaryl	Poultry
000100-00864	Sentinel 40 WG	Cyproconazole	Turf Uses
000100-01061	Reglone Dessicant	Diquat Dibromide	Gran sorghum and Soybean
000228-00068	Riverdale Malathion 5	Malathion	Alfalfa, Clover, Corn, Barley, Oats, Rye, Wheat, Plums, Prunes, Household Use (Indoors), Cats, Dogs, and Animal Quarters
000264-00458	MOCAP EC Nematicide-Insecticide	Ethoprop	Lima Bean
000264-00637	Thiodan Technical	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, and Pecans
000264-00638	Phaser 3EC Insecticide	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, and Pecans
000264-00656	Phaser 50 WP/WSB Insecticide	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, and Pecans
000264-00658	Phaser 3EC Insecticide	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, and Pecans
000264-00659	Phaser 50 WP/WSB Insecticide	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, and Pecans
000432-01209	R&M Garden&Kennel Dust 5%	Carbaryl	Poultry Uses
000432-01210	R&M Garden&Kennel Dust 10%	Carbaryl	Poultry Uses
000432-01237	AES Garden&Kennel Dust 10%	Carbaryl	Poultry Uses
000432-01239	AES Garden&Kennel Dust 5%	Carbaryl	Poultry Uses
000655-00069	Prentox Cube Resins	Rotenone	Domestic Animal Uses
000769-00574	Sureguard Brand Sevin 80S	Carbaryl	Poultry
000769-00972	Security Brand 50% Sevin Wettable	Carbaryl	Poultry
000829-00075	SA 50 25% Malathion Wettable Spray Concentrate	Malathion	Beans, Broccoli, Turnip Greens, Collards, Mustard, Melons, Squash, Cucumber, Pepper, Tomatoes, and Citrus
001386-00609	Trifluralin 4 EC Herbicide	Trifluralin	Eggplant and Lentils
005741-00012	Metaquat Germicidal Cleaner	Zephiran	Hospital and Non-Food Contact Sanitizer
007401-00069	Fertilome Garden Dust	Carbaryl	Poultry
010163-00055	Prokil Dimethoate	Dimethoate	Grapes and Head Lettuce
010163-00056	Gowan Dimethoate E267	Dimethoate	Grapes and Head Lettuce
010163-00160	Gowan Dimethoate 4	Dimethoate	Grapes and Head Lettuce
010163-00169	Imidan 70 W	Phosmet	Cotton
010163-00172	Imidan Technical	Phosmet	Cotton
010163-00175	Imidan 50 WSB	Phosmet	Cotton
010163-00184	Imidan 70 WSB	Phosmet	Cotton
010163-00215	Imidan 2.5 EC	Phosmet	Cotton
010163-00219	MSR 50% Concentrate	Oxydemeton methyl	Field Corn, Popcor, Pears, Snap Beans, Turnips, Ornamentals Located in Interior Plantscapes, Ornamental Gardens, Parks, Golf Courses, Laws, and Grounds
010163-00220	MSR Spray Concentrate	Oxydemeton methyl	Field Corn, Popcorn, Pears, Snap Beans, Turnips, Ornamentals Located in Interior Plantscapes, Ornamental Gardens, Parks, Golf Courses, Laws and Grounds
011678-00005	Thionex Endosulfan Technical	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
011678-00025	Thionex Endosulfan 35 EC	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
019713-00099	Drexel Endosulfan 2EC	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
019713-00319	Drexel Endosulfan Technical	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
019713-00399	Drexel Endosulfan 3EC	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
028293-00018	Unicorn Flea&Tick Powder #2	Carbaryl	Poultry Uses
028293-00233	Unicorn 6.3% Granular Carbaryl Insecticide	Carbaryl	Poultry
034704-00023	Clean Crop Sevin 5 Bait	Carbaryl	Poultry
045728-00007	Carbamate WDG Fungicide	Ferbam	Rough Lemon Nursery Stock, Trees, Flowers, Ornamentals
053345-00003	Ercocide C	Sodium Chlorate	Residential and Recreational Uses
053345-00004	Ercocide S	Sodium Chlorate	Residential and Recreational Uses
053345-00015	Sodium Chlorate Crystal	Sodium Chlorate	Residential and Recreational Uses
053345-00016	Sodium Chlorate Aqueous Solution	Sodium Chlorate	Residential and Recreational Uses
062719-00073	Stinger	Clopyralid	Strawberry
066222-00062	Thionex 50 W	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
066222-00063	Thionex 3EC	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
066222-00064	Thionex Technical Insecticide	Endosulfan	Succulent Beans, Succulent Peas, Spinach, Grapes, Pecans
066222-00085	Technical Metolachlor II	Metolachlor	Turf
069874-00002	Sodium Chlorate - High Strength Solution AG	Sodium Chlorate	Airport, Landing Fields, Commercial Equipment, Drainage System, Fencerows, Household Outdoor Premises, Industrial Outdoor, Machinery (non food) Non Agricultural Land, Ornamental Lawns, Paved Areas
069874-00003	Sodium Chlorate Crystal	Sodium Chlorate	Airport, Landing Fields, Commercial Equipment, Drainage System, Fencerows, Household Outdoor Premises, Industrial Outdoor, Machinery (non food) Non Agricultural Land, Ornamental Lawns, Paved Areas
073049-00092	SBP 1382/Bioallethrin (0.20% and 0.125%) APS for H&G	Bioallethrin	Food Processing Establishments
073049-00135	Crossfire APS1 with SBP 1382	Resmethrin, Esbiothruin, Piperonyl Butoxide	Food and Feed Areas of Tood and Feed Handling Establishments
073049-00136	Crossfire APS2 with SBP 1382	Resmethrin, Esbiothrin, Piperonyl Butoxide	Food and Feed Areas of Tood and Feed Handling Establishments
073049-00139	Crossfire APS3 with SBP 1382	Resmethrin, Esbiothrin, Piperonyl Butoxide	Food and Feed Areas of Tood and Feed Handling Establishments
073049-00142	SBP-1382 Oil Base Insecticide Formula III	Resmethrin	Institutional Establishments
073049-00274	Pyrenone W.B. 5-0.5	Piperonyl Butoxide	Food Uses

Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant before December 5, 2005 to discuss withdrawal of the application for amendment. This 30-day period will also permit interested members of the public to intercede with registrants prior to the Agency's approval of the deletion.

Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for all registrants of the products listed in Table 1 of this unit, in sequence by EPA company number.

Table 2.—Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Products

EPA Company no.	Company Name and Address
000004	Bonide Products, Inc., 6301 Sutliff Rd., Oriskany, NY 13424.
000070	Value Gardens Supply, LLC, d/b/a Garden Value Supply, PO Box 585, Saint Joseph, MO 64502.
000100	Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Affairs, PO Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419-8300.
000228	Nufarm Americas Inc., 1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 125A, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0866.
000264	Bayer Cropscience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
000432	Bayer Environmental Science, A Business Group of Bayer Cropscience LP, PO Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
000655	Prentiss Inc., C.B. 2000, Floral Park, NY 11001-2000.
000769	Value Gardens Supply, LlC, d/b/a Value Garden Supply, PO Box 585, Saint Joseph, MO 64502.
000829	Southern Agricultural Insecticides, Inc., PO Box 218, Palmetto, FL 34220.
001386	Universal Cooperatives Inc., 1300 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, MN 55121.
005741	Spartan Chemical Co., Inc., 1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537.
007401	Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Voluntary Purchasing Group Inc., 1806 Auburn Drive, Carrollton, TX 750071451.
010163	Gowan Co, PO Box 5569, Yuma, AZ 85366-5569.
011678	Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd, c/o Makhteshim-Agan of North America Inc., 4515 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, NC 27609.
019713	Drexel Chemical Co, PO Box 13327, Memphis, TN 38113-0327.
028293	Unicorn Laboratories, 12385 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33762.
034704	Loveland Products, Inc., PO Box 1286, Greeley, CO 80632.
045728	Taminco Inc., Attn: Jean-Michel Denis, 1950 Lake Park Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080.
053345	Lewis & Harrison, Agent For: Erco Worldwide, 122 C St Nw Ste 740, Washington, DC 20001.
062719	Dow Agrosciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Rd 308/2e225, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054.
066222	Makhteshim-Agan of North America, 4515 Falls of Neuse Rd. Ste 300, Raleigh, NC 27609.
069874	Delta Analytical Corp., Agent For: Nexen Chemicals USA, 7910 Woodmont Ave Ste 1000, Bethesda, MD 20814.
073049	Valent Biosciences Corp., 870 Technology Way, Suite 100, Libertyville, IL 60048-6316.

III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. The Act further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the Federal Register. Thereafter, the Administrator may approve such a request.

IV. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for use deletion must submit the withdrawal in writing to John Jamula using the instructions in Unit I.C. The Agency will consider written withdrawal requests postmarked no later than December 5, 2005.

V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

The Agency has authorized the registrants to sell or distribute product under the previously approved labeling for a period of 18 months after approval of the revision, unless other restrictions have been imposed, as in special review actions.

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Pesticides and pests

Dated: October 25, 2005.

Robert A. Forrest,

Acting Director, Information Technology and Resource Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.