[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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