[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15684-15685]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8386]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30351B; FRL-5597-4]


Rohm and Haas Company; 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 Rohm and Haas Co., to conditionally register the pesticide 
products Thiazopyr Technical Herbicide and Visor 2E Herbicide 
containing a new active ingredient 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.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: JoAnne I. Miller, Product 
Manager (PM) 23, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 237, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-7830; e-mail: 
[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 the Federal Register of June 10, 
1993 (58 FR 32533; FRL-4582-6), which announced that Monsanto Company, 
Suite 1100, 700 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, had submitted 
applications to register the pesticide products MON 13211-A Citrus 
Herbicide and Thiazopyr Technical (MON 13200) (EPA File Symbols 524-UAG 
and 524-UAE), containing the active ingredient Thiazopyr [3-
pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-(difluoromethyl)-5-(4,5-dihydro-2-
thiazolyl)-4-(methylpropyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-methyl ester at 22.3 
and 93 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any 
previously registered products.
    These applications to register these products under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended were 
transferred to Rohm and Haas Company on January 31, 1995. The chemical 
was revised to reflect Chemical Abstract nomenclature. 
    The applications were approved on February 20, 1997, as Thiazopyr 
Technical Herbicide and Visor 2E Herbicide to control annual grasses 
and broadleaf weeds in grapefruit and oranges (EPA Registration Numbers 
707-250 and 707-251 respectively).
    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 thiazopyr, 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 thiazopyr 
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). The the conditions must comply with all the 
terms as stated in the correspondence dated February 18, 1997 from Rohm 
and Haas Co. concerning additional data requirements for thiazopyr. 
These conditions must be fulfilled by February 20, 2001. Rohm and Haas 
will submit the following Environmental Fate and Ecotox data:
    1. Aerobic aquatic metabolism study.
    2. Available water balance data to further assess field dissipation 
studies. This would include pan evaporation data, daily rainfall, and 
irrigation data. Additional dissipation studies may be required if 
after further review current dissipation studies are found 
unacceptable.
    3. Aquatic plant study.
    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 this conditional registration is 
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on thiazopyr.
    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 21, 1997.

Stephen L. Johnson,

Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97-8386 Filed 4-1-97; 8:45 am]
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