[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 28, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23607]
[Federal Register: September 28, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30354A; FRL-4909-9]
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 Dividend Fungicide and Technical CGA-169374,
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: Cynthia Giles-Parker, Product
Manager (PM) 22, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and
telephone number: Rm. 229, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-5540).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the
Federal Register of October 21, 1993 (58 FR 54351), which announced
that Ciba-Geigy Corp., P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419-8300, had
submitted applications to register the pesticide products Dividend
Fungicide and Technical CGA-169374 (EPA File Symbols 100-TUN and 100-
TGO) containing the active ingredient difenoconazole [(2S,4R) /
(2R,4S)] / [2R,4R/2S,4S)] 1-(2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-
methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole at 32 and 92 percent
respectively, an active ingredient not included in any previously
registered products.
These applications were approved on August 4, 1994, as Dividend
Fungicide (EPA Registration Number 100-740) as a seed treatment for
control of diseases on wheat and Technical CGA-169374 (EPA Registration
Number 100-739) for formulation into end-use fungicide products.
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 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 difenoconazole 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 difenoconazole 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.
Adequate chemistry, toxicological, ecological effects, and
environmental fate data have been submitted and reviewed to support the
conditional registration of difenoconazole for use as a seed treatment
fungicide of wheat. The terms of the conditional registration will
require Ciba-Geigy to submit Stability of the Technical Grade Active
Ingredient (TGAI) to Metal Ions Study [Guideline Number 63-13], Storage
Stability of difenoconazole in other Raw Agricultural Commodities [171-
4(e)], and additional Wheat Field Residue Trials [171-4(k)].
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 an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on difenoconazole.
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
listed above. 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, Production
registration.
Dated: September 9, 1994.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-23607 Filed 9-27-94; 8:45 am]
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