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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-50777; FRL-4768-8] 
 

Receipt of Notification to Conduct Small-Scale Testing of a 
Genetically Altered Microbial Pesticide

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of a notification of 
intent to conduct small-scale testing of genetically altered strains of 
Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae which contain the Cry III gene 
from Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis from Washington 
State University.

DATES: Written comments must be received by May 6, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments, in triplicate, should bear the docket control 
number OPP-50777 and be submitted to: Public Response and Program 
Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460. In person bring comments to: Rm. 1128, Crystal 
Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
    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. Written comments will be available for public inspection 
in Rm. 1128 at the address given above, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Phillip O. 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, Crystal Mall 
#2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 (703)305-7690

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notification of intent to conduct small-
scale field testing pursuant to the EPA's Statement of Policy entitled 
``Microbial Products Subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act,'' published in 
the Federal Register of June 26, 1986 (51 FR 23313), has been received 
by Washington State University of Pullman, Washington. The purpose of 
the proposed testing is to determine if the Cry III endotoxin from the 
genetically altered strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae, 
containing the Cry III gene from Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies 
tenebrionis, affects: (1) Pea leaf weevil survival, (2) nodule-feeding 
damage to peas, (3) final pea yields and (4) nodule occupancy under 
field conditions. The proposed field tests are to take place in 
Washington over the next 2 years. Total acreage tested will be less 
than 1 acre. Following review of the Washington State University 
application and any comments received in response to this Notice, EPA 
will decide whether or not an experimental use permit is required.

    Dated: March 24, 1994.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-8106 Filed 4-5-94; 8:45 am]
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