[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 158 (Monday, August 17, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43936-43937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22011]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30437A/30427C; FRL-6016-9]


Certain Companies; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to 
register the pesticide products StarLink Corn and NEU 1165M Slug and 
Snail Bait, containing new active ingredients not included any 
previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 
3(c)(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
(FIFRA), as amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Action Leader, 
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460, listed in the table below:

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                                   Office location/                     
   Regulatory Action Leader        telephone number          Address    
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Michael Mendelsohn............  Rm. 14, 9th floor, CM   1921 Jefferson  
                                 #2, 703-308-8715, e-    Davis Hwy,     
                                 mail:                   Arlington, VA  
                                 mendelsohn.mike@epama
il.epa.gov.                            
Susanne Cerrelli..............  Rm. 14, 9th floor, CM   Do.             
                                 #2, 703-308-8077, e-                   
                                 mail:                                  
                                 cerrelli.susanne@epam
ail.epa.gov.                           
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability: Electronic copies of this document and the 
Fact Sheet are available from the EPA home page at the Federal 
Register-Environmental Documents entry for this document under ``Laws 
and Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
    EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of August 8, 
1997 (62 FR 42784)(FRL-5731-1), which announced that Plant Genetics 
Systems Inc., 7200 Hickman Road, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50322, had 
submitted an application to register the pesticide product Bt Cry9C 
Corn a plant pesticide (EPA File Symbol 70218-R) for the protection 
from the European Corn Borer and other lepidopteran corn pests, 
containing the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. 
tolworthi Cry9C protein and the genetic material necessary for its 
production in corn at 0.0012, an active ingredient not included in any 
previously registered product.
    This application was approved on May 12, 1998, as StarLink Corn, 
for protection against the European corn borer (EPA Registration Number 
70218-1).
    Plant Genetics Systems (America) must require that the terms and 
limitations include: (1) USDA NC-205 guidelines for refuge for all 
Cry9C corn, (2) Field corn for animal feed or industrial use only, (3) 
Total acreage allowed is 120,000 and, (4) Registration expires May 30, 
1999. (M. Mendelsohn)
    EPA also issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 
January 22, 1997 (62 FR 3287) (FRL-5582-4), which announced that W. 
Neudorff GmbH KG, Postfach 1209 an der Muhle 3, D-31860 Emmerthal 
Germany, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product 
NEU 1165M Slug and Snail Bait (EPA File Symbol 67702-G), containing the 
active ingredient iron phosphate at 1.0 percent, an active ingredient 
not included in any previously registered product.
    The application was approved on August 14, 1997, and was published 
in the Federal Register of September 30, 1997 (62 FR 51106) (FRL-5744-
4), as NEU 1165M Slug and Snail Bait for domestic/non commercial food 
use on vegetable gardens, fruits (including citrus) and berries; also 
for outdoor ornamentals, greenhouses, and lawns (EPA Registration 
Number 67702-3).
    On March 16, 1998, an amendment of this registration (67702-3), was 
approved to add commercial sites. The current use sites are listed on 
the last approved label. (S. Cerrelli)
    The Agency has considered all required data on risks associated 
with the proposed use of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.tolworthi Cry9C 
protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn, 
and for the use of iron phosphate. Information on social, economic, and 
environmental benefits to be derived from use were also considered. 
Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature of these 
biopesticides and their 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 these above mentioned biopesticides when used in 
accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, will not 
generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment.
    More detailed information on these registrations are contained in 
the EPA Pesticide Fact Sheets on Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.tolworthi 
Cry9C protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in 
corn, and for iron phosphate.

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    A copy of these fact sheets, which provide a summary description of 
these pesticides, 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 (7502C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, 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, DC 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: July 31, 1998.

Janet L. Andersen,

Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 98-22011 Filed 8-14-98; 8:45 am]
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