[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 15, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-14427]
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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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