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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 172

[OPP-250093; FRL-4767-8]

 

Microbial Pesticides; Experimental Use Permits and Notifications; 
Notification to the Secretary of Agriculture

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notification to the Secretary of Agriculture.

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SUMMARY: Notice is given that the Administrator of EPA has forwarded to 
the Secretary of Agriculture a final rule under section 5 of the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The rule 
is an amendment to the experimental use permit (EUP) regulations for 
pesticides that was proposed on January 22, 1993. These regulations 
clarify the circumstances under which an EUP is presumed not to be 
required and implement a screening procedure that requires notification 
to EPA before initiation of small-scale testing of certain microbial 
pesticides. This action is required by FIFRA section 25(a)(2).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Evert K. Byington, Chief, 
Science Analysis and Coordination Staff, Environmental Fate and Effects 
Division (7507C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office 
location and telephone number: Rm. 1016A, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA (703-557-0944).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 25(a)(2) of FIFRA provides that the 
Administrator shall provide the Secretary of Agriculture with a copy of 
any final regulation at least 30 days before signing it for publication 
in the Federal Register. If the Secretary comments in writing regarding 
the final regulation within 15 days after receiving it, the 
Administrator shall issue for publication in the Federal Register, with 
the final regulation, the comments of the Secretary, if requested by 
the Secretary, and the response of the Administrator concerning the 
Secretary's comments. If the Secretary does not comment in writing 
within 15 days after receiving the final regulation, the Administrator 
may sign the regulation for publication in the Federal Register anytime 
thereafter.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 172

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits, 
Intergovernmental relations, Labeling, Pesticides and pests, 
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Research.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: March 15, 1994.
Douglas D. Campt,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-6835 Filed 3-22-94; 8:45 am]
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