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[FR Doc No: 94-7703]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30290A; FRL-4766-8]
Sandoz Argo, Inc.; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications
submitted by Sandoz Agro, Inc. to conditionally register the pesticide
products Sentinel 40WG Turf Fungicide, Technical Cyproconazole, and
Sentinel 40WG For Repackaging Use Only containing a new active
ingredient not included in any previously registered products 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: Sidney C. Jackson, Acting
Product Manager (PM) 21, Registration Division (7505C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office
location and telephone number: Rm. 227, CM #2, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-6900).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice published in the Federal
Register of September 28, 1988 (53 FR 37866), which announced that
Sandoz Crop Protection Corp., 1300 E. Touchy Ave., Des Plaines, IL
60018, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products
Cyproconazole 40% WG Fungicide containing the active ingredient (4-
chlorophenyl)-(1-cyclopropylethyl) triazole-1-ethanol at 40 percent and
Technical Cyproconazole containing the active ingredient cyproconazole-
alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-
ethanol) at 93 percent (EPA File Symbols 55947-RGE and 55947-RGG)
respectively, active ingredients not included in any previously
registered products.
The company changed the name of one of the products from
``Cyproconazole 40% WG Fungicide'' to ``Sentinel 40WG Turf Fungicide''
and amended the active ingredient to read ``cyproconazole [alpha-(4-
chlorophenyl)-(1-cyclopropylethyl) triazole-1-ethanol.''
EPA also received an application from Sandoz Agro, Inc. to
conditonally register the product Sentinel 40WG For Repackaging Use
Only (EPA File Symbol 55947-RLA), which was inadvertently omitted from
the notice that published in the Federal Register of September 28,
1988. This product contains 40 percent of the active ingredient
cyproconazole [alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-(1H-
1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol). However, since the notice of receipt of
application for Sentinel 40 WG was not published in Federal Register,
as required by section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA, as amended, interested parties
may submit written comments within 30 days from the date of publication
of this notice for this product only.
These applications were approved on December 22, 1993 as Sentinel
40WG Turf Fungicide (EPA Registration Number 55947-132) for foliar
application on turf, Technical Cyproconazole (EPA Registration Number
55947-133) for manufacturing purposes only, and Sentinel 40WG For
Repackaging Use Only (EPA Registration Number 55947-156) for
repackaging use only.
A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C)
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking
because a period reasonably sufficient for generation of the data has
not elapsed since the Administrator first imposed the data
requirements, 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 on the environment; 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 cyproconazole, and information on
social, economic, and environmental benefits to be derived from such
use. Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature of the chemical
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 cyproconazole during the period of conditional registration is not
expected to cause any unreasonable adverse effect on the environment,
and that use of the pesticide is in the public interest.
Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that
these conditional registrations are 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 these conditional registrations is
contained in the EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on cyproconazole.
A copy of the 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, DC 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: March 22, 1994.
Susan H. Wayland,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-7703 Filed 4-5-94; 8:45 am]
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