2012-18375. Cancellation of Pesticides for Non-Payment of Year 2012 Registration Maintenance Fees

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Since the amendments of October 1988, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) has required payment of an annual maintenance fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. The fee due last January 15, 2012, has gone unpaid for 204 registrations. Section 4(i)(5)(G) of FIFRA provides that the EPA Administrator may cancel these registrations by order and without a hearing; orders to cancel all 204 of these registrations have been issued within the past few days.

DATES:

A cancellation is effective on the date the cancellation order is signed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michael Yanchulis, Information Technology and Resources Management Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: [phone]; email 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?

The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0489, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the OPP Docket in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), located in EPA West, Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is [phone], and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is [phone]. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/​dockets.

II. Background

Section 4(i)(5) of FIFRA, as amended in October 1988 (Pub. L. 100-532), December 1991 (Pub. L. 102-237), and again in August 1996 (Pub. L. 104-170), requires that all pesticide registrants pay an annual registration maintenance fee, due by January 15 of each year, to keep their registrations in effect. This requirement applies to all registrations granted under FIFRA section 3 as well as those granted under FIFRA section 24(c) to meet special local needs. Registrations for which the fee is not paid are subject to cancellation by order and without a hearing.

The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991, Public Law 102-237, amended FIFRA to allow the EPA Administrator to reduce or waive maintenance fees for minor agricultural use pesticides when she determines that the fee would be likely to cause significant impact on the availability of the pesticide for the use. The Agency has waived the fee for 196 minor agricultural use registrations at the request of the registrants.

In fiscal year 2012, maintenance fees were collected in one billing cycle. The Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act (PRIRA) was passed by Congress in October 2007. PRIRA authorized the Agency to collect $22 million dollars in maintenance fees in fiscal year 2012. In late 2011, all holders of either FIFRA section 3 registrations or FIFRA section 24(c) registrations were sent lists of their active registrations, along with forms and instructions for responding. They were asked to identify which of their registrations they wished to maintain in effect, and to calculate and remit the appropriate maintenance fees. Most responses were received by the statutory deadline of January 15. A notice of intent to cancel was sent in February 2012, to companies who did not respond and to companies who responded, but paid for less than all of their registrations. Since mailing the notices of intent to cancel, EPA has maintained a toll-free inquiry number through which the questions of affected registrants have been answered.

Maintenance fees have been paid for about 15,420 FIFRA section 3 registrations, or about 96% of the registrations on file in December 2011. Fees have been paid for about 2,028 FIFRA section 24(c) registrations, or about 88% of the total on file in December 2011. Cancellations for non-payment of the maintenance fee affect about 182 FIFRA section 3 registrations and about 22 FIFRA section 24(c) registrations.

The cancellation orders generally permit registrants to continue to sell and distribute existing stocks of the canceled products until January 15, 2013, 1 year after the date on which the fee was due. Existing stocks already in the hands of dealers or users, however, can generally be distributed, sold, or used legally until they are exhausted. Existing stocks are defined as those stocks of a registered pesticide product which are currently in the United States and which have been packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation order.

The exceptions to these general rules are cases where more stringent restrictions on sale, distribution, or use of the products have already been imposed, through special reviews or other Agency actions. These general provisions for disposition of stocks should serve in most cases to cushion the impact of these cancellations while the market adjusts.

III. Listing of Registrations Canceled for Non-Payment

Table 1 of this unit lists all of the FIFRA section 24(c) registrations, and Table 2 of this unit lists all of the FIFRA section 3 registrations which were canceled for non-payment of the 2012 maintenance fee. These registrations have been canceled by order and without hearing. Cancellation orders were sent to affected registrants via certified mail in the past several days. The Agency is unlikely to rescind cancellation of any particular registration unless the cancellation resulted from Agency error.

Table 1—FIFRA Section 24(c) Registrations Canceled for Non-Payment of 2012 Maintenance Fee

SLN No.	Product name
AR-99-0008	IDA, Inc. Diuron 80W.
CA-78-0207	Union Carbide Sevin Brand 50-W Insecticide.
CA-98-0003	Volck Supreme Spray.
HI-94-0003	Dimilin 25W Insect Growth Regulator.
ID-06-0014	Prozap Zinc Phosphide Pellets.
KS-04-0005	Atrazine 4L.
KS-10-0003	Rozol Prairie Dog Bait.
MT-95-0003	Zinc Phosphide Oat Bait.
MT-09-0002	CFT Legumine Fish Toxicant.
NC-09-0003	Dinotefuran 20% Turf, Ornamental and Veg. Transplant.
NV-04-0003	Zinc Phosphide Oat Bait.
NV-06-0007	Prozap Zinc Phosphide Pellets.
NY-09-0003	Superchlor.
OR-09-0005	Assail 70WP Insecticide.
PA-08-0006	Dinotefuran 20% Turf, Ornamental & Veg. Transplant.
SD-07-0001	Zinc Phosphide Oat Bait.
SD-07-0002	Zinc Phosphide Prairie Dog Bait.
TX-11-0003	Bollgard II Cotton.
WA-03-0004	Formaldehyde Solution 37.
WA-06-0011	Tristar 70 WSP Insecticide.
WA-07-0006	Assail 70 WP Insecticide.
WA-10-0006	Burrows E Wrap.

Table 2—FIFRA Section 3 Registrations Canceled for Non-Payment of 2012 Maintenance Fee

Registration No.	Product name
000106-00079	Broadspec 256.
000322-00008	Pearson's Rat Poison.
000706-00106	Claire Lice Killer.
001043-00117	Amerse 2.
001043-00118	LPH(R).
001327-00036	Fulex DDVP Fumigator.
001327-00041	Fulex Nicotine Fumigator.
001327-00042	Fulex Permethrin Fumigator.
001561-00010	Steramine 2-G Tablets.
001691-00115	Oxyclear.
001769-00227	Chemene X.
001990-00386	Co-Op R.O.L. Mineral.
001990-00387	Rabon Oral Larvicide Block.
003090-00214	Sanitized Brand Moving Van Interior Fogger.
003377-00034	Sanibrom S Biocide Technical.
003377-00074	Stabrom 910 Biocide.
003487-20203	Roach Destroyer.
003635-00267	Deep Crystal.
003635-00275	GCO-30, Bacteriostat and Algaecide.
003635-00277	GCO-30LM Bacteriostat and Algaecide.
006390-00016	Vikol #LO-25.
007173-00247	Generation Meal Bait Packs.
007173-00291	Ant Gel Bait Syringe.
007173-00292	Roach Gel Bait Syringe.
007173-00296	Pinpoint Ant Gel Bait Station.
007173-00298	Pinpoint Roach Gel Bait Station.
007405-00071	Chemi-Cap Wasp and Hornet Killer.
007405-00075	CPC Crawling Insect Killer.
007616-00084	HSSH.
008177-00071	Enterprise Stain & Wood Preservative.
008383-00006	Sporicidin-HD Concentrated for Hemodialysis.
008655-00011	Eastman Acetic Acid P Grain and Hay Preservative.
009339-00023	Aquagard II Spray Waterbase Antifouling Paint for Outboards & Outdrive.
009468-00032	Kull 50 S.
009468-00036	Alecto H20 Herbicide.
009468-00038	Dictator.
009468-00039	2,4-D LV6.
009468-00040	2,4-D LV4.
009468-00041	2,4-D Amine 4.0.
009468-00042	Duplex Herbicide.
009468-00043	Impale Insecticide.
010308-00023	Sumithion 20MC Roach Bait Concentrate.
010330-00016	Ethylene Oxide 10% and Carbon Dioxide Sterilizing Gas.
010330-00018	20% Ethylene Oxide & 80% Carbon Dioxide Sterilizing Gas.
010330-00021	8.5% Ethylene Oxide & Carbon Dioxide Sterilizing Gas.
011623-00011	Flying Insect Killer No. II.
011694-00099	Medaphene Plus Disinfectant Spray.
014663-00001	VBC Dinotefuran Technical.
015300-00016	Chemical Treatment CL-2061.
035380-00001	Elston Gopher Getter Bait.
035380-00003	G.G. Jr. Hand Probe Gopher Getter Bait.
035484-00001	Gordon's Bordeaux Mixture.
035975-00004	Sodium Fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) Livestock Protection Collar.
036426-00003	Crude Pyrethrum Extract.
036638-00023	Nomate PBW Fiber.
037731-20001	Sun-Clor.
037910-00009	Nissan T.C.C.A. Tablet.
037982-20001	Bacticide.
037982-20003	L.T. Sanitizer 9.2%.
039272-00012	Wepak Lemon Disinfectant.
040208-00003	Crack-Shot Residual Insect Killer.
040208-00006	Avenger Dust Insecticide.
040510-00005	Sanitizer, Phenolic Type, Concentrate Fed. Spec. 0-D-1435.
040849-00079	Enforcer Fire Ant Bait.
042850-00003	Results Pet Powder.
043576-00002	Feather Glo Bird-Cage-Defender.
044392-00005	MBC 325.
044428-00003	Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint 030010.
045337-00010	Take Out Algicide.
046274-00002	Dakin's Solution Disinfectant By Century.
048302-00004	Ravax AF Synthetic Resin Anti-Fouling Paint.
049403-00016	Nipacide BK.
049403-00025	Nipacide CI 15.
049403-00032	Nipacide TBX.
049403-00033	Nipacide GSF-A.
049538-00003	Phyton 27 New Dimension.
050404-00010	Duranon Premium Insect Repellent Apparel.
051032-00014	Micro-Sul Dusting/wettable Sulfur.
053254-00006	Oxidan TCA Tablets.
053254-00008	Oxidan TCA/T200 Tablets.
054998-00009	Brom-Aid.
056336-00022	Checkmate SF.
056336-00032	Checkout 60/40.
056336-00033	Checkout 40/60.
056336-00034	Checkmate CM Puffer Dispenser.
056572-00002	Chlorine Gas.
057727-00001	Buddies Puddy.
059345-00001	Equi-Fly Oral Larvicide.
059823-00003	Biobarrier II, Preemergence Weed Control System.
061667-00004	Ag Sanitizer 12.5%.
062563-00004	Beauty Liquid Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner.
063898-00002	Tomicide S.
065615-00001	Scoot Mole Evacuator.
065615-00002	Scoot TM Rabbit.
065615-00004	Scoot TM Deer Shrub and Tree Protection.
067360-00016	Policida P-4.
067517-00003	C & S Powder.
067517-00010	Chlorinated Cleaner.
067517-00015	Disinfectant Concentrate (4X).
067517-00021	Purina Cattle Duster Insecticide.
067517-00026	Purina Fly Larvicide (Feed Premix).
067517-00030	Mushroom Farm Iodine Concentrate.
067517-00040	Rabon Dust for Livestock and Poultry.
067517-00053	Sanitizer Cleaner.
067517-00083	Purina Cattle Mineral 12:12 VA Fly Larvicide.
067649-00005	Chlorine SG.
067959-00002	Trilin 10G.
067959-00004	Trilin Herbicide.
068292-00002	Weedaxe Herbicide.
069361-00013	Triclopyr 4 Herbicide.
069361-00023	Reaplon Ester.
069470-00024	CDB Sanifizz 50 ST.
069493-00001	Triad Pesticide.
070310-00002	Agroneem Plus.
070369-00003	Sunbeam Bacteriostat Tablets.
070387-00001	Nimbecidine.
070553-00001	Permethrin 98.5% Technical.
070553-00003	Permethrin 80% MUP.
070567-00001	BCS Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (12.5%) Mfg. Use.
070567-00003	BCS Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (10%).
070567-00004	BCS Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (11.9%).
071021-00003	Formaldehyde Solution 37F.
071406-00006	Diffusit SP.
071406-00007	Diffusit SP 124.
072080-00002	BAP-10.
072159-00004	Agrisel Multi-Purpose Insect Killer 2.
072159-00008	Bifenthrin Pro Insecticide.
072315-00010	Olin Concentrated Sodium Hypochlorite.
072468-00003	PMC 360.
072468-00005	Mold Wipes 360.
072679-00002	Copper Paint No. 4 Green.
073092-00001	Superspeed SP52.
073601-00002	Trichlor Chlorinating Tablets.
073601-00003	Trichlor Granular.
073601-00005	Dichlor 56.
074530-00041	Helosate 70 Herbicide.
074530-00046	Helosate Aquatic and VM Herbicide.
074530-00051	Streamer Max.
074616-00001	Calcium Hypochlorite.
075277-00001	Deuce.
075340-00003	Cop-R-Nap RTU Solution.
075341-00003	Osmose Timberfume.
075341-00008	Osmose Cop-R-Nap.
075341-00012	Hollow Heart CF.
075341-00013	Cop-R-Plastic II Wood Preserving Compound.
075639-00005	Antmasters Complete Gel Bait.
075832-00003	Treaters Choice.
075832-00004	Chromic Acid-A.
079405-00002	Hay Delight.
079442-00013	Exosex APM.
080967-00006	Gly N Go.
080967-00008	Riocamba N Go Herbicide.
080967-00009	Ascadera N Go Herbicide.
081045-00001	Healthy Outdoors Brand Sustained Release Mosquito Larvicide.
082542-00025	Solera Imidacloprid 2F Insecticide.
082744-00001	Ratimor Wax Block.
082744-00002	Ratimor Soft Bait.
083070-00005	Imidadacloprid 75 MUP.
083359-00004	Avex.
083851-00014	Amtide Imidacloprid 2F Greenhouse/nursery.
083884-00007	Invasan Am 110 US.
083979-00006	Rotam Gly 41% Plus Herbicide.
084681-00002	Deer Guard 2.
084878-00004	Citrepel Plus.
085575-00001	First Call.
086004-00004	Glyphosate 41% SL.
086044-00002	Rootplug.
086145-00004	Mag Shock.
086203-00006	1% Etofenprox Fogger.
086203-00007	1% Etofenprox Aerosol.
086819-00001	Evenxchange.
086869-00003	Quinclorac 75 DF Select.
087370-00001	Cyclops ATO Herbicide.
087370-00002	Bijoux Herbicide.
087722-00001	Bactiblock 101 R 1.47.
087722-00002	Bactiblock 101 RKC 1.47.
087952-00001	Marketquest One Drop Flea & Tick Control with IGR-2.
087985-00001	Mold Inhibit.
088031-00001	Rootgro.
088031-00002	GA3 4%.
088031-00003	Technical 3-Indolebutyric Acid.
088058-00001	Chlorothalonil Technical.

IV. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

The effective date of cancellation will be the date of the cancellation order. The orders effecting these requested cancellations will generally permit a registrant to sell or distribute existing stocks until January 15, 2013, 1 year after the date on which the fee was due.

Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products which are currently in the United States and which have been packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation order. Unless the provisions of an earlier order apply, existing stocks already in the hands of dealers or users can be distributed, sold, or used legally until they are exhausted, provided that such further sale and use comply with the EPA-approved label and labeling of the affected product. Exception to these general rules will be made in specific cases when more stringent restrictions on sale, distribution, or use of the products or their ingredients have already been imposed, as in a special review action, or where the Agency has identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a particular chemical.

V. Docket

Complete lists of registrations canceled for non-payment of the maintenance fee will also be available for reference during normal business hours at the OPP Docket. See Unit I.B.

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Administrative practice and procedure
• Pesticides and pests

Dated: July 18, 2012.

Steven Bradbury,

Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.