[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 2, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-26813]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30228B; FRL-4769-9]

 

Rohm and Haas Co.; Approval of Pesticide Product Registration

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application 
submitted by Rohm and Haas Company to conditionally register the 
pesticide product Anti-Foulant C-9211M containing a new active 
ingredient not included in any previously registered product 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: Marshall Swindell, Acting 
Product Manager (PM) 31, Registration Division (7505C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office 
location and telephone number: Rm. 272, CM #2, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-6908).


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice published in the Federal 
Register of November 16, 1983 (48 FR 52124), which announced that Rohm 
and Haas Co., Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19105, had 
submitted an application to register the pesticide product Anti-Foulant 
C-9211M (EPA File Symbol 707-RTL) containing the active ingredients 
4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone at 35.0 percent and 4-
chloro-2-n-octyl-3-(2H)-isothiazolone at 5.0 percent, active 
ingredients not included in any previously registered product. 
    This application was approved on February 28, 1994, as Anti-Foulant 
C-9211M, containing the active ingredient 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone at 30.0 percent, (EPA Registration Number 707-175) for 
use in the formulation of marine antifoulant paints.
    A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C) 
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking 
because a period reasonably sufficient for generation of the data has 
not elapsed since the Administrator first imposed the data 
requirements, 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 on the environment; 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 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-
isothiazolone, and information on social, economic, and environmental 
benefits to be derived from such use. Specifically, the Agency has 
considered the nature of the chemical 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 4,5-dichloro-2-
n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone during the period of conditional 
registration is not expected to cause any unreasonable adverse effect 
on the environment, and that use of the pesticide is in the public 
interest.
    This conditional registration has been issued even though at this 
time, no additional ecological effects and environmental fate data will 
be required for this manufacturing use product. However, additional 
requirements for environmental fate and ecological effects data are 
being held in reserve pending the review of leaching studies and will 
be requested for this manufacturing use product. The leaching from the 
matrix data will be required for end-use formulators. The data only 
supports the formulation of marine antifloulant paints for boats and 
vessels only. If these conditions are not complied with, the 
registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA 
section 6(e).
    Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that 
this conditional registration is 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 an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-
3(2H)-isothiazolone.
    A copy of the 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 
listed above. 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, DC 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 28, 1994.

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

[FR Doc. 94-26813 Filed 11-1-94; 8:45 am]
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