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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30358; FRL-4754-3]

 

SKW Trostberg AG.; Approval of a Pesticide Product Registration

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application 
submitted by SKW Trostberg AG, to conditionally register the pesticide 
product Dormex containing a new active ingredient not included in any 
previously registered product 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: Joanne I. Miller, Product 
Manager (PM) 23, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 237, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-7850).


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA received an application from SKW 
Trostberg AG, Postfach 1262, D-8223 Trostberg, Federal Republic of 
Germany, c/o Siemer and Associates, Inc., 4672 W. Jennifer, Suite 103, 
Fresno, CA 93722, dated May 14, 1990, to conditionally register the 
pesticide product Dormex, a plant growth regulator containing the 
active ingredient hydrogen cyanamide at 50 percent, an active 
ingredient not included in any previously registered product. However, 
since the notice of receipt of application to register this product was 
not published in the Federal Register, as required by section 3(c)(4) 
of FIFRA, as amended, interested parties may submit written comments 
within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. 
    The application was approved on November 29, 1993, as Dormex (EPA 
Registration Number 54555-2) for restricted use on desert grown grapes. 

    A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C) 
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain information is 
lacking because a period reasonably sufficient for generation of the 
information has not elapsed since the Administrator first imposed the 
requirement, on condition that such information is 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 hydrogen cyanamide 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 hydrogen cyanamide 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.
    This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA 
section 3(c)(7)(A), provided that the registrant submits to the EPA an 
acceptable worker training program which will mitigate worker exposure, 
by teaching the use of protective personal equipment and engineering 
controls needed to minimize exposure to hydrogen cyanamide. This 
conditional registration expires on November 24, 1994.
    Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that 
this conditional registration is 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 this conditional registration of 
hydrogen cyanamide is contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet. 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. 
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, Product 
registration.

    Dated: January 26, 1994.

Douglas D. Campt,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 94-2704 Filed 2-8-94; 8:45 am]
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