[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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