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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30362A; FRL-4918-5]

 

PMC Specialties Group 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 PMC Specialties Group, Inc., to conditionally register 
four 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: Robert Forrest, Product 
Manager (PM) 14, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 219, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-6600).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of April 29, 1994 (59 FR 22160), which announced that 
PMC Specialties Group, Inc., 501 Murray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45217, had 
submitted four applications to conditionally register the pesticide 
products ReJeX-iT AP-50, ReJeX-iT TP-40, ReJeX-iT MA, and ReJeX-iT AG-
36 (File Symbols 58035-A, 58035-T, 58035-I, and 58035-O), containing 
the active ingredient methyl anthranilate (CAS No. 134-20-3) at 50, 40, 
100, and 14.5 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included 
in any previously registered products. 
    The applications listed below were approved on September 16, 1994, 
for the following products:
    1. ReJeX-iT AP-50 for the reduction of bird activity on temporary 
pools of water, except those bordering airports (EPA Reg. No. 58035-6).
    2. ReJeX-iT AP-40 for the reduction of bird activity on landfills, 
tailing ponds, and impoundments (EPA Reg. No. 58035-7).
    3. ReJeX-iT MA for formulation use only of registered, end-use 
products for bird control (EPA Reg. No. 58035-8).
    4. ReJeX-iT AG-36 for use to repel birds such as Canada geese from 
golf courses and other turf areas (EPA Reg. No. 58035-9).
    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 methyl anthranilate, 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 methyl anthranilate 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.
    These products are conditionally registered in accordance with 
FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(C). Only the first two studies listed below are 
required for these products, except for ReJeX-iT AG-36 which requires 
all three studies. Within 1-year of registration, or October 1, 1995, 
the following studies must be submitted:
    1. Avian Acute Oral (Guideline Reference Number 154-6).
    2. Acute Freshwater Fish LC-50 (154-8).
    3. Beneficial Insect (Honey Bee Acute Contact LD-50 Study 
(141-1).
    More detailed information on this conditional registration is 
contained in a Chemical Fact Sheet on methyl anthranilate.
    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: October 25, 1994.

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

[FR Doc. 94-28145 Filed 11-15-94; 8:45 am]
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