[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 208 (Friday, October 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 55296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27467]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30348B; FRL-5377-8]


Johnson and Johnson 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 
submitted by Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc., to conditionally 
register the pesticide product Cidex O.P.A. Antimicrobial containing an 
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, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 250, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-5675; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of February 18, 1993 (58 FR 8945; FRL-4188-8), which 
announced that Johnson and Johnson Medical Inc., P.O. Box 90130, 
Arlington, TX 76004, had submitted an application to conditionally 
register the pesticide product Cidex O.P.A. Antimicrobial (EPA File 
Symbol 7078-RT), containing the active ingredient 1,2-
benzenedicarboxaldehyde at 99 percent, an active ingredient not 
included in any previously registered product. 
    The application was approved on May 10, 1996, for use in the 
formulation of sterilant and disinfectant products (EPA Registration 
Number 7078-17).
    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 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 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 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde 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.
    This conditional registration requires an Avian Dietary Study and 
Hydrolysis Study, especially for formulating and manufacturing use 
products. If the conditions are not complied with the registrations 
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6(e).
    Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that 
this conditional registration is 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 this conditional registration is 
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on 1,2-
benzenedicarboxaldehyde.
    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: September 27, 1996.

Peter Caulkins,

Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 96-27467 Filed 10-24-96; 8:45 am]
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