00-19510. Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel 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 requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations.

DATES:

Unless a request is withdrawn by, January 29, 2001, orders will be issued canceling all of these registrations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460. Office location for commercial courier delivery, telephone number and e-mail address: Rm. 224, Crystal Mall No. 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this 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 in the “FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.”

B. How can I get additional information or copies of support documents?

1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this document and various support documents are available from the EPA Home Page at the Federal Register—Environmental Documents entry for this document under “Laws and Regulations” (http://www.epa.gov/​fedrgstr/​).

2. In person. Contact James A. Hollins at 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall 2, Rm. 224, Arlington, VA, telephone number [phone]. Available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding legal holidays.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from registrants to cancel some 55 pesticide products registered under section 3 or 24 of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in sequence by registration number (or company number and 24 number) in the following Table 1.

Table 1.—Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation

Registration No.	Product Name	Chemical Name
000239-02483	Ortho Methoxychlor 70 Dust Base	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
000264-00512	Chlorinated Trisodium Phosphate	Chlorinated trisodium phosphate
000577-00546	Cuprinol Stain & Wood Preservative	Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile
		Bis(tributyltin) oxide
000787-00042	Mothine Mothprofing	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane )
000787-00043	Pro-Tec II Moth Proofing	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
001448-00030	Busan 25	2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole
		S-(2-Hydroxypropyl) thiomethanesulfonate
001448-00078	Busan 1005	S-(2-Hydroxypropyl) thiomethanesulfonate
001448-00090	Busan 1023	S-(2-Hydroxypropyl) thiomethanesulfonate
		Poly(oxyethylene(dimethy- liminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio) ethylene dichloride)
002217-00129	50% Methoxychlor Wettable Powder	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
002217-00131	Methoxychlor Emulsion Concentrate	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
002217-00527	Methoxychlor Tree Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
002217-00628	Methoxychlor 75 Dust Base	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
002935-00385	Methoxychlor 2 Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
002935 WA-92-0037	Busan 1020	Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate
002935 WA-93-0016	Wilbur-Ellis Diazinon 4 Spray	O,O-Diethyl O-(2-isopropyl-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate
003125 ND-93-0006	Sencor Solupak 75% Dry Flowable Herbicide	1,2,4-Triazin-5(4 H)-one, 4-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-
003125 WA-97-0004	Sencor Solupak 75% Dry Flowable Herbicide	1,2,4-Triazin-5(4 H)-one, 4-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-
004691-00096	Horse Spray & Rub-On	Butoxypolypropylene glycol
		Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		(Butylcarbityl)(6-propylpiperonyl) ether 80% and related compounds 20%
		Pyrethrins
004708-00029	U-San-O Mothproofing Solution	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
005905-00239	Diazinon Methoxychlor Insecticide	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Diethyl O-(2-isopropyl-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate
006836-00262	Isocil OG 1.5	5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2 H)-isothiazolone
		2-Methyl-3(2 H)-isothiazolone
007401-00118	Hi-Yield 2 lb. Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
007401-00121	V P G Range Cattle Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00172	Ferti-Lome Fruit Tree Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00187	Hi-Yield Brand Cattle Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00254	Vegetable Garden Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Diethyl O-(2-isopropyl-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate
007401-00271	Hi-Yield Livestock Spray No.3	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00275	Hi-Yield Dairy and Livestock Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00328	Hi-Yield General Purpose Garden Insect Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00368	Ferti-Lome Bagworm & Tent Caterpillar Killer	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
007401-00380	American Brand Bulb Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		Tetramethyl thiuramdisulfide
007401-00397	Hi-Yield Methoxychlor Garden Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
008660-00043	Vertagreen 25% Methoxychlor	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
008660-00051	50% Methoxychlor WP	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
008660-00135	Dairy Cattle Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
028293-00298	Martin's Livestock Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
033955-00528	Acme Methoxychlor 50% Wettable	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
034704-00102	Clean Crop Methoxychlor 2 EC	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
034704-00205	Clean Crop Malathion/Methoxychlor Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
034704-00652	Captan-Methoxychlor 75-3 WP Seed Protectant	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		cis-N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide
034704-00660	Thiram-Methoxychlor 70-2 WP Seed Protectant	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		Tetramethyl thiuramdisulfide
034704-00670	Methoxychlor 25 EC	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
034704-00760	Fruit Tree Spray	Methoxychlor ( 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane )
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
		cis-N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide
034704 OR-97-0018	Clean Crop Methoxychlor 2 EC	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
034911-00007	Hi-Yield General Purpose Insect Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate
047000-00041	25% Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Insecticide	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
047000-00070	Spray Concentrate	Butoxypolypropylene glycol
		Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		(Butylcarbityl)(6-propylpiperonyl) ether 80% and related compounds 20%
		Pyrethrins
050534 OR-77-0025	Bueno-6	Monosodium acid methanearsonate
058185-00017	Ornalin Contact Fungicide 50% Wettable Powder/turf	3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-5-ethenyl-5-methyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione
058185-00021	Ornalin Concentrate Fungicide	3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-5-ethenyl-5-methyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione
063281-00005	Beaucoup Germicidal Detergent	2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
		4-tert-Amylphenol
		o-Phenylphenol
067517-00006	Horse Spray Concentrate Insecticide	Butoxypolypropylene glycol
		Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
067517-00016	Cattle Dust	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
067619-00004	Cppc Ultra Bleach	Sodium hypochlorite
067760-00002	Cheminova Malathion—Methoxychlor Spray	Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane)
		O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate

Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 180 days (30 days when requested by registrant) of publication of this notice, orders will be issued canceling all of these registrations. Users of these pesticides or anyone else desiring the retention of a registration should contact the applicable registrant during this comment period.

The following 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
000239	The Scotts Co., D/b/a The Ortho Group, Box 1749, Columbus, OH 43216.
000264	Aventis CropScience USA LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
000577	The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cuprinol Group/The Thompson's Co., 101 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115.
000787	ADCO Inc., Po Box 999, Sedalia, MO 65301.
001448	Buckman Laboratories Inc., 1256 North Mclean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38108.
002217	PBI/Gordon Corp., Attn: Craig Martens, Box 014090, Kansas City, MO 64101.
002935	Wilbur Ellis Co., 191 W. Shaw Ave, #107, Fresno, CA 93704.
003125	Bayer Corp., Agriculture Division, 8400 Hawthorn Rd, Box 4913, Kansas City, MO 64120.
004691	Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., 2621 North Belt Highway, St Joseph, MO 64506.
004708	Laidlaw Corp., 1212 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.
005905	Helena Chemical Co, 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 500, Memphis, TN 38119.
006836	Lonza Inc., 17-17 Rte 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
007401	Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Voluntary Purchasing Group Inc, c/o Voluntary Purchasing Groups Inc., Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418.
008660	Pursell Industries, Inc., Box 540, Sylacauga, AL 35150.
028293	Unicorn Laboratories, 12385 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33762.
033955	PBI/Gordon Corp., Attn: Craig Martens, Box 014090, Kansas City, MO 64101.
034704	Jane Cogswell, Agent For: Platte Chemical Co., Inc., Box 667, Greeley, CO 80632.
034911	Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Hi-Yield Chemical Co., c/o Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418.
047000	Chem-Tech Ltd, Attn: James Melton, 4515 Fleur Dr. #303, Des Moines, IA 50321.
050534	GB Biosciences Corp., c/o Zeneca Ag Products, 1800 Concord Pike Box 15458, Wilmington, DE 19850.
058185	Scotts-Sierra Crop Protection Co., Attn: Vincent Snyder, Jr, 14111 Scottslawn Rd, Marysville, OH 43041.
063281	RSP Private Label Packaging, Ecolab Inc., 370 N. Wabasha Street, St. Paul, MN 55102.
067517	PM Resources Inc., 13001 St. Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044.
067619	Clorox Professional Products Co, c/o PS & RC Box 493, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
067760	Cheminova Inc., Oak Hill Park 1700 Route 23 - Ste 210, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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. Loss of Active Ingredient

Unless the request for cancellation is withdrawn, one pesticide active ingredient will no longer appear in any registered products. Those who are concerned about the potential loss of this active ingredient for pesticidal use are encouraged to work directly with the registrant to explore the possibility of withdrawing their request for cancellation. The active ingredient is listed in the following Table 3, with the EPA company and CAS number.

Table 3.—Disappearing Active Ingredient

CAS No.	Chemical Name	EPA Company No.
11084-85-8	Chlorinated trisodium phosphate	000264

V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must submit such withdrawal in writing to James A. Hollins, at the address given above, postmarked before January 29, 2001. This written withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to the applicable 6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the product(s) have been subject to a previous cancellation action, the effective date of cancellation and all other provisions of any earlier cancellation action are controlling. The withdrawal request must also include a commitment to pay any reregistration fees due, and to fulfill any applicable unsatisfied data requirements.

VI. 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 for 1 year after the date the cancellation request was received by the Agency. This policy is in accordance with the Agency's statement of policy as prescribed in Federal Register June 26, 1991; (56 FR 29362) (FRL-3846-4). Exception to this general rule will be made if a product poses a risk concern, or is in noncompliance with reregistration requirements, or is subject to a data call-in. In all cases, product-specific disposition dates will be given in the cancellation orders.

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 action. 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(s). Exceptions 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 Special Review actions, or where the Agency has identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a particular chemical.

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Pesticides and pests
• Product registrations

Dated: July 25, 2000.

Richard D. Schmitt,

Associate Director, Information Resources Services Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.