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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30290A; FRL-4766-8]

 

Sandoz Argo, Inc.; 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 Sandoz Agro, Inc. to conditionally register the pesticide 
products Sentinel 40WG Turf Fungicide, Technical Cyproconazole, and 
Sentinel 40WG For Repackaging Use Only 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: Sidney C. Jackson, Acting 
Product Manager (PM) 21, Registration Division (7505C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office 
location and telephone number: Rm. 227, CM #2, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-6900).


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice published in the Federal 
Register of September 28, 1988 (53 FR 37866), which announced that 
Sandoz Crop Protection Corp., 1300 E. Touchy Ave., Des Plaines, IL 
60018, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products 
Cyproconazole 40% WG Fungicide containing the active ingredient (4-
chlorophenyl)-(1-cyclopropylethyl) triazole-1-ethanol at 40 percent and 
Technical Cyproconazole containing the active ingredient cyproconazole-
alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-(1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-
ethanol) at 93 percent (EPA File Symbols 55947-RGE and 55947-RGG) 
respectively, active ingredients not included in any previously 
registered products.
    The company changed the name of one of the products from 
``Cyproconazole 40% WG Fungicide'' to ``Sentinel 40WG Turf Fungicide'' 
and amended the active ingredient to read ``cyproconazole [alpha-(4-
chlorophenyl)-(1-cyclopropylethyl) triazole-1-ethanol.''
    EPA also received an application from Sandoz Agro, Inc. to 
conditonally register the product Sentinel 40WG For Repackaging Use 
Only (EPA File Symbol 55947-RLA), which was inadvertently omitted from 
the notice that published in the Federal Register of September 28, 
1988. This product contains 40 percent of the active ingredient 
cyproconazole [alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-(1H-
1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol). However, since the notice of receipt of 
application for Sentinel 40 WG was not published in 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 for this product only. 
    These applications were approved on December 22, 1993 as Sentinel 
40WG Turf Fungicide (EPA Registration Number 55947-132) for foliar 
application on turf, Technical Cyproconazole (EPA Registration Number 
55947-133) for manufacturing purposes only, and Sentinel 40WG For 
Repackaging Use Only (EPA Registration Number 55947-156) for 
repackaging use only.
    A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C) 
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking 
because a period reasonably sufficient for generation of the data has 
not elapsed since the Administrator first imposed the data 
requirements, 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 cyproconazole, 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 cyproconazole 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.
    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 the EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on cyproconazole. 
    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: March 22, 1994.

Susan H. Wayland,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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