[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 169 (Wednesday, September 1, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47786-47788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-22329]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-66270; FRL 6098-9]
Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain
Pesticide Registrations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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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 by registrants to voluntarily cancel
certain pesticide registrations.
DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn, the Agency will approve these use
deletions and the deletions will become effective on March 9, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of
Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St.,
SW., 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, (703) 305-
5761; e-mail: hollins.james@epa.gov.
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 in
the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' section.
B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document and Other Related Documents?
1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this
document, and certain other related documents that might be available
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/.
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and
Regulations'' and then look up the entry for this document under the
``Federal Register--Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly
to the Federal Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this action under docket control number OPP-66270. The official record
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any
public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other
information related to this action, including any information claimed
as confidential business information (CBI). This official record
includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as
well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The
public version of the official record does not include any information
claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which
includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted
during an applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119,
Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from
registrants to cancel some 34 pesticide product registered under
section 3 or 24(c) of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in sequence
by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in the
following Table 1:
Table 1. -- Registrations with Pending Requests for Cancellation
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Registration No. Product Name Chemical Name
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000004-00084 Bonide Borer - Miner Lindane (Gamma isomer of
Killer 20% benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
000004-00220 Bonide Borer Miner Lindane (Gamma isomer of
Killer-5 benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer
000100 AR-88-0006 Triumph 4e O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 FL-88-0021 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
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000100 IA-88-0004 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 LA-88-0013 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 MO-89-0003 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 MS-88-0007 Triumph 4E O,O-Dimethyl O-(1-
Insecticide isopropyl-5-chloro-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 NC-89-0002 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 SC-88-0005 Triumph 4E O,O-Dimethyl O-(1-
Insecticide isopropyl-5-chloro-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 TN-93-0010 Triumph 4E O,O-Diethyl O-(5-chloro-1-
Insecticide (1-methylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-
triazol-3-yl)
phosphorothioate
000100 TX-83-0011 Dual 8E Herbicide 2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-
methylphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxy-1-
methylphenyl)acetamide
(9CI)
000100 TX-98-0002 Dual 8E Herbicide 2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-
methylphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxy-1-
methylphenyl)acetamide
(9CI)
000100 TX-98-0003 Dual Herbicide 2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-
methylphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxy-1-
methylphenyl)acetamide
(9CI)
000270-00266 Farnam Dog Dip Lindane (Gamma isomer of
benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
000400 TX-82-0011 Ded-Weed Sulv-Amine Dimethylamine 2,4-
dichlorophenoxyacetate
000769-00159 20% Lindane Lindane (Gamma isomer of
Emulsifiable benzene hexachloride)
Concentrate (99% pure gamma isomer)
000769-00869 Pratt 5% Landane Lindane (Gamma isomer of
Borer Spray benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
000769-00949 Pratt Borer Spray Lindane (Gamma isomer of
benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
000769-00960 Pratt Lindane 25% Lindane (Gamma isomer of
W.P. benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
000769-00973 Lindane 2E Lindane (Gamma isomer of
benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
001258-01184 Omacide P-10 D Zinc 2-pyridinethiol-1-
Industrial oxide
Fungicide
002781-00017 Paracide II O,O-Diethyl O-(3,5,6-
trichloro-2-pyridyl)
phosphorothioate
002781-00019 Kennel Dip II O,O-Diethyl O-(3,5,6-
trichloro-2-pyridyl)
phosphorothioate
002781-00034 Happy Jack Streaker O,O-Diethyl O-(3,5,6-
Insecticide for trichloro-2-pyridyl)
Dogs phosphorothioate
002935-00514 Bonide Garden & Tetrachloroisophthalonitr
Ornamental ile
Fungicide 75% WP
003487-00018 Eagles-7 Mange Lindane (Gamma isomer of
Treatment benzene hexachloride)
(99% pure gamma isomer)
Rotenone
003876-00156 Dearcide 702 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
2-Methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
004816-00409 Fairfield Residual B o-Isopropoxyphenyl
methylcarbamate
(Butylcarbityl)(6-
propylpiperonyl) ether
80% and related
compounds 20%
Pyrethrins
008591-00034 AG-480 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
2-Methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
009404-00075 Liquid Lawn Edger 6,7-Dihydrodipyrido(1,2-
a:2',1'-c)pyrazinediium
dibromide
010163 IL-97-0002 Imidan 70-WSB & 70- N-
WP (Mercaptomethyl)phthalim
ide S-(O,O-dimethyl
phosphorodithioate)
010182 VA-93-0006 Gramoxone Extra 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-
Herbicide bipyridinium dichloride
045017-00044 Paper-Tek 6202 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
2-Methyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone
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Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 180 days 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 directly during this 180-day 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
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EPA
Company Company Name and Address
No.
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000004 Bonide Products Inc., 2 Wurz Ave., Yorkville, NY 13495.
000100 Novartis Crop Protection, Inc., Box 18300, Greensboro, NC
27419.
000270 Farnam Companies Inc., 301 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013.
000400 Uniroyal Chemical Co., Inc., 74 Amity Rd., Bethany, CT 06524.
000769 Sureco Inc., An Indirect Subsidiary of Verdant Brands, 9555
James Ave., South, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431.
001258 Arch Chemicals, Inc., 501 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856.
002781 Happy Jack Inc., Box 475, Snow Hill, NC 28580.
002935 Wilbur Ellis Co., 191 W. Shaw Ave, #107, Fresno, CA 93704.
003487 Bacon Products Co., Inc., Box 22187, Chattanooga, TN 37422.
003876 Betzdearborn Inc., (Attn: Kevin Manning), Water Management
Group, 4636 Somerton Rd., Trevose, PA 19053.
004816 Agrevo Environmental Health, 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale,
NJ 07645.
008591 Nalco Diversified Technologies, Inc., Box 200, Chagrin Falls,
OH 44022.
009404 Sunniland Corp., Box 8001, Sanford, FL 32772.
010163 Gowan Co., Box 5569, Yuma, AZ 85366.
010182 Zeneca Ag Products, Box 15458, Wilmington, DE 19850.
045017 Betzdearborn Inc., (Attn: Kevin Manning), Paper Process Group,
Inc., 4636 Somerton Rd., Trevose, PA 19053.
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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 cancelled. 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 cancellation must
submit such withdrawal in writing to James A. Hollins, at the address
given above, postmarked March 9, 2000. 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.
V. 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.
This policy is in accordance with the Agency's statement of policy as
prescribed in Federal Register of June 26, 1991; (56 FR 29362) [FRL
3846-4]. Exceptions 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). 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 Special Review action, 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: August 18, 1999.
Richard D. Schmitt,
Acting Director, Information Resources Services Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 99-22329 Filed 8-31-99; 8:45 am]
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