[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 128 (Thursday, July 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36062-36063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17480]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30412A; FRL-5727-7]


Rhone-Poulenc Company; Approval of Pesticide Product Conditional 
Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to 
conditionally register the pesticide products Finish and Cyclanilide 
Technical containing new active ingredients 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 June 14, 
1996 (61 FR 30234; FRL-5373-7), which announced that Rhone-Poulenc AG 
Company, P.O. Box 12014, T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, 
NC 27709, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products 
Finish (EPA File Symbol 264-LAU), which contained the active 
ingredients ethephon (2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid at 35.1 percent and 
cyclanilide 1-(2,4-dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)-cyclopropane carboxylic 
acid at 4.3 percent and for Cyclanilide Technical (EPA File Symbol 264-
LAL), containing the active ingredient cyclanilide 1-(2,4-
dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)-cyclopropane carboxylic acid at 98.5 
percent, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered 
products. 
    The applications were approved on May 19, 1997, as Finish for use 
as a harvest aid on cotton (EPA Registration Number 264-564), and 
Cyclanilide Technical for manufacturing use only (EPA Registration 
Number 264-565).
    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

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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 ethephon (2-chloroethyl)phosphonic 
acid and cyclanilide 1-(2,4-dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)-cyclopropane 
carboxylic acid, 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 ethephon (2-
chloroethyl)phosphonic acid and cyclanilide 1-(2,4-
dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)-cyclopropane carboxylic acid 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 cyclanilide 1-(2,4-
dichlorophenylaminocarbonyl)-cyclopropane carboxylic acid.
    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 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: June 25, 1997.

James Jones,

Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 97-17480 Filed 7-2-97; 8:45 am]
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