[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 26, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38332-38333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18253]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30371A; FRL-4964-1]


Ciba-Geigy Corp; 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 Ciba-Geigy Corporation, to conditionally register the 
pesticide products Peak, Exceed, and Prosulfuron Technical containing 
new active ingredients 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 Taylor, Product 
Manager (PM) 25, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 245, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-6800; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of August 18, 1994 (59 FR 42593), which announced that 
Ciba-Geigy Corp., P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC, 27419, had submitted 
applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Exceed WG 
(now known as Peak) and Prosulfuron Technical (EPA File Symbols 100-TAG 
and 100-TAE), containing the active ingredient prosulfuron 1-(4-
methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-
phenylsulfonyl]-urea at 57 and 96 percent respectively, an active 
ingredient not included in any previously registered products.
    EPA subsequently received an application from Ciba-Geigy to 
register the product Exceed (EPA File Symbol 100-TTU), containing the 
active ingredient prosulfuron 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-
(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl]-urea at 32.3 percent, an active 
ingredient not included in any previously registered products and 
primisulfuron-methyl 3-[4,6-bis(difluoromethoxy)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-1-(2-
methoxycarbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea also at 32.3 percent, an active 
ingredient that was registered in 1990, for use in other products. 
However, since the notice of receipt of application was not published 
in Federal Register, as required by FIFRA, as amended, interested 
parties may submit written comments within 30 days from the date of 
publication of this notice for this product only. Comments and data may 
also be submitted electronically by sending electronic mail; e-mail to: 
[email protected]. More detailed information is found in all 
documents requesting comments as of May 1995.
    The applications were approved on May 3, 1995, for one technical 
and two end-use products listed below:
    1. Prosulfuron Technical for formulation into herbicides for the 
use on corn (EPA Registration Number 100-762).
    2. Peak Herbicide (formerly Exceed WG) for weed control in field 
corn (grown for grain, silage, or seed), popcorn, and sweet corn (EPA 
Registration Number 100-763).
    3. Exceed for weed control in field corn (grown for grain, silage, 
or seed), and popcorn (EPA Registration Number 100-774).
    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 prosulfuron and primisulfuron-
methyl, 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 prosulfuron and primisulfuron-methyl 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). If the conditions are not complied with the 
registrations will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA 
section 6(e). Ciba-Geigy must make sure that all required studies are 
submitted under the terms of these conditional registrations.
    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 

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an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on prosulfuron and primisulfuron-methyl.
    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: July 14, 1995.

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

[FR Doc. 95-18253 Filed 7-25-95; 8:45 am]
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