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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30347A; FRL-4913-7]

 

Becker Microbial Products 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 Becker Microbial Products Inc., to conditionally register 
the pesticide products BMP 123 (48 LC), BMP 123 (2X WP), and BMP 123 
(32 LC) 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: Phillip Hutton, Product 
Manager (PM) 18, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 213, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-7690).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of February 18, 1993 (58 FR 8945), which announced 
that Becker Microbial Products Inc., 9596 N.W. 11th St., Plantation, FL 
33322, had submitted three applications to conditionally register the 
pesticide products BMP 123 (48 LC), BMP 123 (2X WP), and BMP 123 (32 
LC) (File Symbols 62637-A, 62637-L, and 62637-U), containing the active 
ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki at 2.15, 6.4, and 
1.60 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any 
previously registered products. The company later amended the name of 
the active ingredient to read ``Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies 
kurstaki strain BMP 123.''
    The applications were approved on August 5, 1993, which contain the 
active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki strain BMP 
123 for terrestrial, forestry, and food use to control various insects, 
for the following products:
    1. BMP 123 (48 LC) (EPA Registration Number 62637-6).
    2. BMP 123 (2X WP) (EPA Registration Number 62637-5).
    3. BMP 123 (32 LC) (EPA Registration Number 62637-4).
    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 Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies 
kurstaki strain BMP 123, 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 Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies 
kurstaki strain BMP 123 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.
    These products are conditionally registered in accordance with 
FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(C) provided that the studies be submitted by 
December 21, 1994, as listed below:
    1. Avain Oral (Guideline Reference Number 154A-16).
    2. A 30-Day Freshwater Fish Toxicity/Pathogenicicty Testing (154A-
19).
    3. Freshwater Aquatic Invertebrate Toxicity/Pathogenicity Testing 
(154A-20).
    4. Honey Bee Toxicity/Pathogenicity Test (154A-24).
    5. Analysis of Samples (154A-13).
    If these conditions are not complied with the registration will be 
subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6(e); this 
registration will expire on May 21, 1996.
    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 these conditional registrations is 
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on Bacillus thuringiensis 
subspecies kurstaki strain BMP 123.
    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: September 26, 1994.

Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 94-24503 Filed 10-3-94; 8:45 am]
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