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[FR Doc No: 94-18228]


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[Federal Register: July 27, 1994]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-50797; FRL-4901-6]

 

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

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 four genetically altered 
strains of Bacillus thuringiensis from the Ciba-Geigy Corporation.

DATES: Written comments must be received by August 26, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments, in triplicate, should bear the docket control 
number OPP-50797 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 Ciba-Geigy Corporation of Greensboro, North Carolina. The purpose of 
the proposed testing is to determine the biological activity of the 
Bacillus thuringiensis strains CGB203, CGB208, CGB209, and CGB210 
against diamondback moth, fall armyworm, beet armyworm, and tomato 
fruitworm on cole crops and tomatoes over a 2-year period. These 
strains have had various Bacillus thuringiensis cry genes inserted into 
them via a B. thuringiensis - E. coli shuttle vector containing a B. 
thuringiensis origin of replication and ampicillin and erythromycin 
resistance markers. One of these strains also had a cry gene introduced 
via conjugal transfer between two strains of B. thuringiensis. The 
testing will take place in Florida on less than 1 acre per strain per 
year. Plants in the test sites will be plowed into the soil at the 
termination of the testing.
    Following review of the Ciba-Geigy Corporation application and any 
comments received in response to this Notice, EPA will decide whether 
or not an Experimental Use Permit is required.

    Dated: July 15, 1994.
Lois Rossi,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-18228 Filed 7-26-94; 8:45 am]
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