[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