03-2774. 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 on the Federal Register.

DATES:

The deletions are effective on August 4, 2003, unless the Agency receives a withdrawal request on or before August 4, 2003. The Agency will consider withdrawal requests postmarked August 4, 2003. --

Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before August 4, 2003.

ADDRESSES:

Withdrawal requests may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket ID number OPP-2003-0030 in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C), 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-2003-0030. 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, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 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. -

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 the following Table 1 by registration number, product name/active ingredient, and specific uses deleted:

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

Registration no.	Product Name	Active Ingredient	Delete From Label
000264-00328	SEVIN Brand 80% Dust Base Carbaryl Insecticide	Carbaryl	Poultry
000264-00335	SEVIN Brand RP4 Carbaryl Insecticide	Carbaryl	Poultry
001812-00353	Trilin 5	Trifluralin	Eggplant, onion uses
002749-00106	Phorate Technical	Phorate	Wheat
008119-00008	Hinder Deer & Rabbit Repellent Ready-to-Use	Ammonium salts of C8-18 & C18′ fatty acids	Soybeans and peanuts
062719-00306	Starane+Salvo	Acetic acid; fluroxpyr 1-methylheptyl ester	Oats
062719-00333	Starane+Saber	Dimethylamine 2,4D; Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester	Oats

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Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant before August 4, 2003 to discuss withdrawal of the application for amendment. This 180-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 includes the names and addresses of record for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence by EPA company number.

Table 2.—Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation

EPA Company no.	Company Name and Address
000264	Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
001812	Griffin L.L.C., Box 1847, Valdosta, GA 31603.
002749	Aceto Agriculture Chemicals Corp., One Hollow Lane, Lake Success, NY 11042.
008119	Regulatory Services Inc., Agent For: E.M. Matson Jr., Co., 17220 Westview Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
062719	Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Rd 308/2E225, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

III. What is the Agency 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 such withdrawal in writing to James A. Hollins, at the address under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, postmarked on or before August 4, 2003.

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: January 23, 2003.

Linda Vlier Moos,

Acting Director, Information Resources and Services Division.