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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-50783; FRL-4778-6]

 

Receipt of a Notification To Conduct Small-Scale Field Testing; 
Genetically-Altered Microbial Pesticide

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has received from AgriVirion Inc., of New York, a 
notification of intent to conduct a small-scale field test involving 
the genetically-altered (polyhedrin-minus) Autographa californica 
nuclear polyhedrosis virus (ACNPV). AgriVirion intends to test the 
pesticide on cabbage in New York. The target pest for these field 
trials is the cabbage looper.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 15, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments in triplicate, must bear the docket control number 
OPP-50783 and be submitted to: Public Docket and Freedom of Information 
Section, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460. In person bring comments to: Rm. 246, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson 
Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
    Information submitted in any comment(s) 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(s) 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. Information on the proposed test and all written 
comments will be available for public inspection in Rm. 246 at the 
Virginia address given above, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding 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 Highway, Arlington, VA (703-305-7690).

Supplementary Information: A notification of intent to conduct small-
scale field testing pursuant to 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 
from AgriVirion Inc. of New York. The purpose of the proposed testing 
is to evaluate the efficacy of the genetically-altered AcNPV under 
field conditions on cabbage in New York. The target pest for these 
field trials is the cabbage looper. A 2 acre test site will be treated 
twice this growing season; all treated crops will be destroyed. 
Following the review of AgriVirion's application and any comments 
received in response to this Notice, EPA will decide whether or not an 
experimental use permit is required.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection.

    Dated: April 27, 1994.
Stephanie R. Irene,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 94-11833 Filed 5-13-94; 8:45 am]
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