[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-29502] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: November 30, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-64025; FRL 4920-8] Tributyltin fluoride (TBTF); Cancellation Order AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Cancellation Order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Order, issued pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq., announces EPA's cancellation of the registrations for ELF ATOCHEM North America, Inc. (``Atochem'') products containing Tributyltin Fluoride (TBTF). Further, this Order announces the Agency's decision prohibiting Atochem's sale, distribution and use of existing stocks of its TBTF products. DATES: The cancellation and the existing stocks provision shall be effective November 30, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Ann Sibold, Review Manager, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508W), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., S.W., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: 3rd floor, 2800 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 308-8033. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background TBTF compounds are registered for use in paint formulations as an antifoulant treatment for hulls, outboard motors, and lower drive units of certain types of marine vessels. They are used to inhibit the growth of fouling organisms such as barnacles and algae. Atochem manufactured the technical product, an intermediate formulation, and one end-use product. On July 7, 1994, EPA published in the Federal Register a Notice of Receipt of Request to Cancel Registrations of Atochem's three registrations of TBTF products, EPA registration numbers 5204-19, 5204- 61, and 5204-64. In that Notice, EPA announced its intent to grant the request for cancellation of these products and also set forth a proposal to prohibit Atochem's sale, distribution and use of these products effective on the date of the cancellation order. Other dealers and distributors would be permitted to sell and distribute these products until supplies were exhausted. End-users would be permitted to use these products until supplies were exhausted. For further information regarding the request for voluntary cancellation and the existing stocks proposal, see the July 7, 1994 Notice (59 FR 34814). EPA received no comments during the 30-day comment period which ended August 8, 1994. II. Existing Stocks Determination EPA has determined that Atochem will not be permitted to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks of its TBTF products as of November 30, 1994. Furthermore, Atochem must, as the basic registrant, notify any and all supplemental registrants of its product(s) that this Agency action also applies to their supplementally registered products. Registrants may be held liable for violations committed by their supplemental registrants. Other dealers and distributors will be permitted to sell and distribute existing stocks of affected Atochem products until stocks are exhausted. End users may use existing stocks until stocks are exhausted. III. Cancellation Order Effective November 30, 1994, EPA is hereby issuing a cancellation order for the following Atochem product registrations: EPA registration numbers 5204-19, 5204-61, and 5204-64. Effective November 30, 1994, all sale, distribution, and use of these products must be in accordance with the following existing stocks provision of this cancellation order: Atochem will not be permitted to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks of its TBTF products as of November 30, 1994. Furthermore, Atochem must, as the basic registrant, notify any and all supplemental registrants of its product(s) that this Agency action also applies to their supplementally registered products. Registrants may be held liable for violations committed by their supplemental registrants. Other dealers and distributors will be permitted to sell and distribute existing stocks of affected Atochem products until stocks are exhausted. End users may use existing stocks until stocks are exhausted. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests. Dated: November 21, 1994. Daniel M. Barolo, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 94-29502 Filed 11-29-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F