[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 36806-36807] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-17479] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-30428; FRL-5584-7] N. Jonas Inc.; Approval of a Pesticide Product Conditional Registration AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application submitted by N. Jonas and Company, Incorporation, to conditionally register the pesticide product Sildate 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: Vivian A. Turner, Acting Product Manager (PM) 32, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 276, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-6909; 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 received an application from N. Jonas and Co., Inc., 4520 Adams Circle, Bensalem, PA 19020, to conditionally register the pesticide product Sildate (EPA File Symbol 3432-AU), containing the active ingredient tetrasilver tetroxide at 2.0 percent, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product. However, since the notice of receipt of application was not published in Federal Register, as required by FIFRA, as amended, interested parties may submit written comments within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. Comments and data may also be submitted electronically by sending electronic mail; e-mail: [email protected]. More detailed information is found in all documents requesting comments as of May 1995. The application was approved on November 27, 1996, as Sildate for use as a disinfectant and germicide in swimming pools (EPA Registration Number 3432-64). 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 tetrasilver tetroxide, 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 tetrasilver tetroxide 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). Jonas and Co., must make sure that all required studies are submitted under the terms of this conditional registration. 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 tetrasilver tetroxide. A copy of this fact sheet, which provides a summary description of the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, and the [[Page 36807]] 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 and the list of data references used to support registration are available for public inspection in the office of the Product Manager. 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: June 25, 1997. James Jones, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 97-17479 Filed 7-8-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F