94-24129. Receipt of an Application for Pesticide Registration for a Transgenic Plant Pesticide  

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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    [OPP-30373; FRL-4913-5]
    
     
    
    Receipt of an Application for Pesticide Registration for a 
    Transgenic Plant Pesticide
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    
    ACTION: Notice.
    
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    SUMMARY: EPA has received an application from Monsanto Company for a 
    transgenic plant pesticide for conditional registration containing the 
    new active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki delta 
    endotoxin protein as produced by the Cry1A(c) gene and it controlling 
    sequences. The EPA File Symbol for this application is 524-UTI, and the 
    associated tolerance petition number is PP 4F 4331. This is the second 
    application for registration of a transgenic plant pesticide under 
    section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide 
    Act (FIFRA), as amended, in which a plant has been genetically altered 
    to produce a pesticide. Because of its uniqueness the Agency has 
    determined that this application may be of regional and national 
    significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the 
    Agency is soliciting public comments on this application.
    
    DATES: Written comments must be submitted by October 31, 1994.
    
    ADDRESSES: By mail submit comments identified by the document control 
    number [OPP-30373] and the (File Symbol 524-UTI) to: Public Response 
    and Program Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), 
    Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
    Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. 
    In person, bring comments to: Rm. 1132, Environmental Protection 
    Agency, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
        Information submitted in any comment concerning this notice may be 
    claimed confidential by marking any part or all of that information as 
    ``Confidential Business Information'' (CBI). Information so marked will 
    not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 
    CFR part 2. A copy of the comment that does not contain CBI must be 
    submitted for inclusion in the public record. Information not marked 
    confidential may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice to 
    the submitter. All written comments will be available for public 
    inspection in Rm. 1132 at the address given above, from 8 a.m. to 4 
    p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Phil Hutton, Product Manager 
    (PM) 18, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
    Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. 
    Office location and telephone number: Rm 213, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson 
    Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-7690).
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 11, 1994, an application to 
    conditionally register a transgenic plant pesticide Bacillus 
    thuringiensis var. kurstaki (B.t.k.) Insect Control Protein (CrylA(c)), 
    containing the new active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis var. 
    kurstaki delta endotoxin protein as produced by the Cry1A(c) gene and 
    it controlling sequences at 100 percent was received from Monsanto 
    Company, 700 Chesterfield Village Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63198. The 
    application was assigned EPA File Symbol 524-UTI.
        Through the genetic modification of cotton, Monsanto has developed 
    an environmentally compatible alternative for controlling many of the 
    lepidopteran caterpillars which feed on this crop. This Insect 
    Resistant Cotton (IRC) cotton produces the insect control protein 
    derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. 
    kurstaki (B.t.k.). The protein produced is nearly identical in 
    structure and activity to that found in nature and in commercial B.t.k 
    formulations, registered by EPA.
        The commericialization and use of IRC offers several significant 
    benefits to the grower, the public, and environment. Results from field 
    experiments conducted in the past 4 years throughout the cotton growing 
    regions have demonstrated that IRC is protected season long from the 
    major lepidopteran pests which feed on the foliage and bolls of the 
    cotton plant, while nontarget organisms, including beneficial insects, 
    mammals, and birds are unaffected. Growers planting IRC may not require 
    additional insecticide applications to control these pests. Such a 
    substantial reduction in insecticide use will enhance biological 
    control and the implementation of other pest management strategies for 
    other cotton insect pests. The purpose of Monsanto's application for 
    pesticide registration and exemption from the requirement of a 
    tolerance, is to acquire a registration so that commercialization of 
    their innovative product can be available for commercial use in control 
    of the pest, the lepidopteran caterpillars on cotton.
        Notice of approval or denial of an application to register a 
    pesticide product will be announced in the Federal Register. The 
    procedure for requesting data will be given in the Federal Register if 
    an application is approved.
        Comments received within the specified time period will be 
    considered before a final decision is made; comments received after the 
    time specified will be considered only to the extent possible without 
    delaying processing of the application.
        Written comments filed pursuant to this notice, will be available 
    in the Public Response and Program Resources Branch, Field Operations 
    Division (FOD) office at the address provided from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 
    Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. It is suggested that 
    persons interested in reviewing the application file, telephone the FOD 
    office (703-305-5805), to ensure that the file is available on the date 
    of intended visit.
    
        Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.
    
    List of Subjects
    
        Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product 
    registration.
    
        Dated: September 22, 1994.
    
    Stephen L. Johnson,
    Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
    
    [FR Doc. 94-24129 Filed 9-28-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
09/29/1994
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
94-24129
Dates:
Written comments must be submitted by October 31, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: September 29, 1994, OPP-30373, FRL-4913-5