[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 208 (Friday, October 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 55297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27465]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30420; FRL-5392-8]


Zeneca Inc.; Approval of a Pesticide Product Registration

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application to 
conditionally register the pesticide product Promexal X50 Preservative 
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: Marion Johnson, Product 
Manager (PM 31) Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 250, CM #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-305-5675; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA received from Zeneca Inc., Biocides 
Division, 1800 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19897, an application to 
register the pesticide product Promexal X50 Preservative (EPA File 
Symol 10182-GIL) containing the active ingredient 2-methyl-4,5-
trimethylene-4-isothiazolin-3-one at 5 percent a new active ingredient 
not included in any previously registered product. However, since the 
notice of receipt did not publish in the Federal Register as required 
by FIFRA, as amended, interested parties may submit written or 
electronic comments within 30 days after date of publication for this 
product.
    The application was approved as a conditional registration on July 
23, 1996, for aqueous compositions such as; oil in water emulsions, 
latices, emulsion paints, water-based adhesives, casein and rosin 
dispersions, aqeous slurries, and tape joint compounds (EPA 
Registration Number 10182-385).
    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 
the 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 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-
isothiazolin-3-one, and information on social, economic, and 
environmental benefits to be derived from such use. Specifically, the 
Agency has considered the nature of 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 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-
isothiazolin-3-one 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 
this conditional registration is in the public interest. Use of the 
pesticide is of significance to the user community, and appropriate 
labeling, use directions, and other measures have been taken to ensure 
that use of the pesticide will not result in unreasonable adverse 
effects to man and/or the environment.
    More detailed information on this conditional registration is 
contained in a Pesticide Fact Sheet on 2-methyl-4,5-trimethylene-4-
isothiazolin-3-one.
    A copy of the Fact Sheet, which provides a summary description of 
the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, 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 
labels and the list of data references used to support registration are 
available for public inspection in the office of the Product Manager 
(PM). 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 (A101), 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: September 27, 1996.

Peter Caulkins,

Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 96-27465 Filed 10-24-96; 8:45 am]
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