[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 15, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13979-13980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6411]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-00404; FRL-4939-6]


Voluntary Reduced-Risk Pesticides Initiative Update; Notice of 
Availability and Request for Comments

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is soliciting comments on the Agency's proposal to 
slightly expand its Voluntary Reduced-Risk Pesticides Initiative. Under 
this proposal, the Agency would request additional information to be 
submitted as part of the reduced-risk rationale provided for new 
chemical registrations. In addition, the Agency would consider certain 
applications for new uses of already-registered pesticides for 
inclusion in the voluntary program. This policy is described in a draft 
Pesticide Regulation (PR) Notice entitled, ``Voluntary Reduced-Risk 
Pesticides Initiative Update'' which is available upon request. 
Interested parties may request a copy of the Agency's proposed policy 
as set forth in the ADDRESSES unit of this notice.

DATES: Written comments, identified by the docket number [OPP-00404], 
must be received on or before May 1, 1995.

ADDRESSES: The draft PR Notice is available from Leonard Cole, By mail: 
Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Office location and telephone number: Rm. 713, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, (703) 308-7618. Submit written 
comments to: By mail: Public Docket and Freedom of Information Section, 
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, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis 
Highway, Arlington, VA.
    Information submitted and any comment(s) 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(s) 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. Information on the proposed text and any written 
comments will be available for public inspection in Rm. 1128 at the 
Virginia address given above, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Leonard Cole (7505C), 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Office location and telephone number: Rm. 713, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, (703) 308-7618.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Federal Register notice announces the 
availability of the draft PR Notice and solicits comment. If, after 
reviewing any comments, EPA determines that changes are warranted, the 
Agency will revise the draft PR Notice prior to 
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List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: March 1, 1995.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 95-6411 Filed 3-14-95; 8:45 am]
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