[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38332-38333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18253]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30371A; FRL-4964-1]
Ciba-Geigy Corp; 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 Ciba-Geigy Corporation, to conditionally register the
pesticide products Peak, Exceed, and Prosulfuron Technical containing
new active ingredients 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: Robert Taylor, Product
Manager (PM) 25, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and
telephone number: Rm. 245, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-6800; e-mail:
taylor.robert@epamail.epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the
Federal Register of August 18, 1994 (59 FR 42593), which announced that
Ciba-Geigy Corp., P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC, 27419, had submitted
applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Exceed WG
(now known as Peak) and Prosulfuron Technical (EPA File Symbols 100-TAG
and 100-TAE), containing the active ingredient prosulfuron 1-(4-
methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-
phenylsulfonyl]-urea at 57 and 96 percent respectively, an active
ingredient not included in any previously registered products.
EPA subsequently received an application from Ciba-Geigy to
register the product Exceed (EPA File Symbol 100-TTU), containing the
active ingredient prosulfuron 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-
(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl]-urea at 32.3 percent, an active
ingredient not included in any previously registered products and
primisulfuron-methyl 3-[4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-1-(2-
methoxycarbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea also at 32.3 percent, an active
ingredient that was registered in 1990, for use in other products.
However, since the notice of receipt of application was not published
in Federal Register, as required by FIFRA, as amended, interested
parties may submit written comments within 30 days from the date of
publication of this notice for this product only. Comments and data may
also be submitted electronically by sending electronic mail; e-mail to:
opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov. More detailed information is found in all
documents requesting comments as of May 1995.
The applications were approved on May 3, 1995, for one technical
and two end-use products listed below:
1. Prosulfuron Technical for formulation into herbicides for the
use on corn (EPA Registration Number 100-762).
2. Peak Herbicide (formerly Exceed WG) for weed control in field
corn (grown for grain, silage, or seed), popcorn, and sweet corn (EPA
Registration Number 100-763).
3. Exceed for weed control in field corn (grown for grain, silage,
or seed), and popcorn (EPA Registration Number 100-774).
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 prosulfuron and primisulfuron-
methyl, 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 prosulfuron and primisulfuron-methyl 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.
These products are conditionally registered in accordance with
FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(C). If the conditions are not complied with the
registrations will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA
section 6(e). Ciba-Geigy must make sure that all required studies are
submitted under the terms of these conditional registrations.
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
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an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on prosulfuron and primisulfuron-methyl.
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: July 14, 1995.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 95-18253 Filed 7-25-95; 8:45 am]
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