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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30339A; FRL-4865-6]

 

Miles 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 Miles Inc., to conditionally register seven pesticide 
products 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: Dennis Edwards, Product 
Manager (PM) 19, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 207, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-6386).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of July 15, 1992 (57 FR 31369), which announced that 
Miles Inc., 8400 Hawthorn Road, Kansas City, MO 64120-0013, had 
submitted five applications to conditionally register the pesticide 
products BAY NTN 33893 Technical, BAY NTN 33893 75% Concentrate, NTN 
33893 0.62% Granular, BAY NTN 33893 2.5% Granular, and BAY NTN 33893 2 
Systemic (File Symbols 3125-URU, 3125-URL, 3125-URA, 3125-URT, and 
3125-URI), containing the active ingredient imidacloprid, 1-[(6-chloro-
3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine at 94, 75, 0.62, 2.5, 
and 21.4 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any 
previously registered products.
    The company amended the name of three of their products as applied 
and they are now known as Merit 0.62% Granular (3125-URA), Merit 2.5 
Granular (3125-URT), and Merit 2 Systemic (3125-URI). 
    The Agency also received applications from Miles Inc., to 
conditionally register pesticide products Merit 75 WP (3125-UER) and 
Merit 75 WSP (3125-UGO), containing the active ingredient imidacloprid, 
1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine at 75 
percent. However, since the notice of receipt of application to 
register these pesticide products as required by section 3(c)(4) of 
FIFRA, as amended was inadvertently omitted in the notice of July 15, 
1992 (57 FR 31369), interested parties may submit comments within 30 
days from the date of publication of this notice for these two products 
only.
    The following applications were approved on March 18, 1994, except 
for the product Merit 75 WSP which was approved on March 22, 1994, as 
listed below:
    1. BAY NTN 33893 Technical for use in the manufacture of 
insecticides (EPA Reg. No. 3125-414).
    2. BAY NTN 33898 75% Concentrate for use in the manufacture of 
insecticides (EPA Reg. No. 3125-415).
    3. Merit 0.62% Granular for insect control in ornamentals (EPA Reg. 
No. 3125-416).
    4. Merit 2.5 Granular for insect control in ornamental crops (EPA 
Reg. No. 3125-417).
    5. Merit 2 Systemic for insect control in turfgrass and ornamentals 
(EPA Reg. No. 3125-418).
    6. Merit 75 WP for insect control in turfgrass, landscape 
ornamentals, and interior plantscapes (EPA Reg. No. 3125-421).
    7. Merit 75 WSP for insect control in turfgrass, landscape 
ornamentals, and interior plantscapes (EPA Reg. No. 3125-439).
    A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C) 
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking, 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; 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 imidacloprid, and information on 
social, economic, and environmental benefits to be derived from such 
use. Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature 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 
imidacloprid during the period of conditional registration will not 
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 this conditional registration is 
contained in a Chemical Fact Sheet on imidacloprid.
    A copy of this 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, D.C. 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: June 1, 1994.

Daniel M. Barolo,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 94-14427 Filed 6-14-94; 8:45 am]
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