[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15685-15686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8385]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30393A; FRL-5595-7]
Zeneca Ag Products; 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 Zeneca Ag Products, to conditionally register the
pesticide product Heritage Fungicide 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: Cynthia Giles-Parker, Product
Manager (PM) 22, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and
telephone number: Rm. 229, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-7740; e-mail: giles-
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability: Electronic copies of this document and the
Fact Sheet are available from the EPA home page at the Environmental
Sub-Set entry for this document under ``Regulations'' (http://
www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of September
13, 1995 (60 FR 47575; FRL-4972-1), which announced that Zeneca Ag
Products, 1800 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19897, had submitted an
application to register the pesticide product ICIA5504 50WG (EPA File
Symbol 10182-UNI),
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containing the active ingredient (methyl (E)-2-[2-[6-(2-
cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl]-3-methoxyacrylate at 50 percent,
an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product.
The application was approved on February 7, 1997, as Heritage
Fungicide for use to control certain diseases on commercial turf (EPA
Registration Number 10182-408).
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 Azoxystrobin (methyl (E)-2-[2-[6-
(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl]-3-methoxyacrylate, 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 Azoxystrobin (methyl (E)-2-[2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-
yloxy]phenyl]-3-methoxyacrylate 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 product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA
section 3(c)(7)(C). If the conditions are not complied with the
registration 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 Azoxystrobin (methyl (E)-2-
[2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl]-3-methoxyacrylate.
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, the list of data references, 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: March 24, 1997.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 97-8385 Filed 4-1-97; 8:45 am]
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