[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-17775]
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[Federal Register: July 27, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-300347; FRL-4807-2]
Statement of Policy for Termiticide Labeling Revision;
Availability for Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA is soliciting comments on a proposed policy for revising
soil applied and most other termiticide labeling, except fumigant type
termiticides such as sulfuryl fluoride and nitrogen. That policy has
been developed in a draft pesticide regulation (PR) notice,
``Termiticide Labeling,'' which is available upon request. Interested
parties may request a copy of the Agency's proposed policy as set forth
in the address section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments, identified by the document control number
[OPP-300347], must be received on or before September 12, 1994.
ADDRESSES: The PR Notice is available from Harvey L. Warnick. By mail:
Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
In person: Rm. 208, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. By
telephone: (703)-305-5200.
Submit written comments to: By mail, 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. 1128, CM#2, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA.
Information submitted and 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 any written
comments will be available for public inspection in Rm. 1128 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: Harvey L. Warnick,
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Office location and telephone number: Rm. 208, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson
Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, (703)-305-5200.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Because of the highly specialized nature of
termiticides, a number of issues evolved over the years with regard to
products' labeling: (1) limitations on distribution, sale, or use; (2)
precautionary statements; (3) environmental hazards statements; (4)
storage and disposal statements; (5) use directions; (6) the longevity
of termiticide treatments; and (7) application at less-than-labeled
rates. In 1988, representatives from the termiticide manufacturing and
user industry, State pesticide regulatory officials, and EPA
representatives met voluntarily under the auspices of the Association
of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) and the State FIFRA
Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) to identify specific
issues to be addressed. The identified issues were set forth in AAPCO/
SFIREG's 1989 Termiticide Labeling Report and were endorsed by the
Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO).
EPA has reviewed the AAPCO/SFIREG 1989 Termiticide Labeling Report
and has developed a draft PR Notice setting forth proposed policy
regarding termiticide lableing and longevity of termiticide treatments.
This Federal Register notice announces the availability of the draft PR
Notice and solicits comment on the proposed policy. If, after reviewing
any comments, EPA determines that changes to the Policy are warranted,
the Agency will revise the Draft PR Notice prior to release.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: July 7, 1994.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-17775 Filed 7-26-94; 8:45 am]
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