[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 241 (Wednesday, December 16, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 69280-69281] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-33119] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-30411A; FRL-6042-7] American Cyanamid Company; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Acrobat Technical, Acrobat MZ Fungicide, and Acrobat MZ WDG Fungicide containing a new active ingredient 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: Mary Waller, Product Manager (PM) 21, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 247, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-9354; 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 Federal Register Environmental Sub-Set entry for this document under ``Laws and Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/). EPA issued a notice, published the Federal Register of June 26, 1996 (61 FR 33116)(FRL-5370-5), which announced that American Cyanamid Company, Agricultural Research Division, P.O. Box 400, Princeton, NJ 08543-0400, had submitted applications to conditionally register the fungicide products Acrobat Technical and Acrobat MZ Fungicide (EPA File Symbols 241-GIE and 241-GIG) containing the active ingredient dimethomorph morpholine,3-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)- 1-oxo-2-propenyl at 98.98% and 9% respectively, active ingredient not included in any previously registered pesticide products. Acrobat MZ Fungicide also contains the chemical mancozeb zinc ion and manganese ethylenebisdithiocarbamate coordination product at 60%. The chemical formulation has been amended to read ``dimethomorph (E,Z) 4-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2- propenyl]morpholine.'' EPA subsequently received an application from American Cyanamid to conditionally register the pesticide product Acrobat MZ WDG Fungicide (EPA File Symbol 241-GOL), containing the active ingredients dimethomorph at 9% and mancozeb at 60%. However, since the notice of receipt of this application to register the product as required by section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA, as amended did not publish in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice for this product only. Comments and data may also be submitted electronically to: opp- [email protected]. No Confidential Business Information (CBI) should be submitted through e-mail. The applications were approved on September 30, 1998, for the following products: 1. Acrobat Technical for formulation into end-use fungicide products (EPA Registration Number 241-382). 2. Acrobat MZ Fungicide for the control of late blight disease on potatoes (EPA Registration Number 241-383). 3. Acrobat MZ WDG Fungicide for the control of late blight disease on potatoes (EPA Registration Number 241-395) 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 dimethomorph and mancozeb, 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 dimethomorph and mancozeb 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. 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. All required data studies must be submitted to the Agency within 2 years from the date of registration. More detailed information on these conditional registrations is contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on dimethomorph and mancozeb. A paper 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 Intregrity 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. [[Page 69281]] Dated: December 7, 1998. James Jones, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 98-33119 Filed 12-15-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F