[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 114 (Friday, June 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32325-32326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15370]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30430A; FRL-5721-4]
Abbott Laboratories; 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 Abbott Laboratories, to conditionally register the
pesticide products Retain Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder, ABG-
3097 Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder, and ABG-3097 Technical
Powder, containing new active ingredients 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Denise Greenway, Regulatory
Action Leader, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7501W),
Office of Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Office location and telephone number: Westfield Building North Tower,
CS #1, Environmental Protection Agency, 2800 Crystal Drive, Arlington,
VA 22202, 703-308-8263; 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 in the Federal Register of February
26, 1997 (62 FR 8728; FRL-5589-3), which announced that Abbott
Laboratories, Dept. 28R, Bldg., A1, 1401 Sheridan Road, North Chicago,
IL 60064-4000, had submitted applications to register the pesticide
products Retain Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder, ABG-3097 Plant
Growth Regulator Soluble Powder, and ABG-3097 Technical Powder, (EPA
File Symbols 275-RRE, 275-IO, and 275-II), containing the active
ingredient
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aminoethoxyvinylglycine at 15, 86, and 86 percent respectively, active
ingredients not included in any previously registered products.
The applications were approved on April 28, 1997, for one technical
and two end-use products listed below:
1. Retain Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder for use on apples
and pears (EPA Registration Number 275-112).
2. ABG-3097 Plant Growth Regulator Soluble Powder for nonfood
greenhouse treatment of miniature carnations, hibiscus, or rooted
geranium cuttings and seedlings (EPA Registration Number 275-89).
3. ABG-3097 Technical Powder for formulating into plant regulator
end-use products for use on apples, pears, and certain ornamentals (EPA
Registration Number 275-88).
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 aminoethoxyvinylglycine, 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 aminoethoxyvinylglycine 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). 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
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 these conditional registrations is
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on aminoethoxyvinylglycine.
A copy of the 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 Information and Records Integrity Branch,
Information Resources and Services 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: May 29, 1997.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 97-15370 Filed 6-12-97; 8:45 am]
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