[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 3, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 10295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-4831]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30469; FRL-6062-2]


BASF Corporation; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to 
register the pesticide products Cygnus Fungicide and Kresoxim-Methyl 
Manufacturing Use Product containing new active ingredients not 
included in 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: 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. 249, 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 Documents entry for this document under ``Laws 
and Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
    EPA received applications from BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, 
P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528, to register the 
pesticide products Cygnus Fungicide and Kresoxim-Methyl Manufacturing 
Use Product (EPA File Symbol 7969-REU and 7969-RLG), containing the 
active ingredient kresoxim-methyl (methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2-[2-(o-
tolyloxymethyl) phenyl] acetate) at 50.0 and 94.0% respectively, an 
active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. 
However, since the notice of receipt of these applications to register 
the products as required by section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA, as amended did 
not publish in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit 
written 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: [email protected].
    These applications were approved on September 30, 1998, for the two 
products listed below:
    1. Cygnus Fungicide for use on greenhouse ornamentals (EPA 
Registration Number 7969-124).
    2. Kresoxim-Methyl Manufacturing Use Product for formulating 
fungicide products; for use on greenhouse ornamentals (EPA Registration 
Number 7969-153).
    The Agency has considered all required data on risks associated 
with the proposed use of kresoxim-methyl (methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2-[2-
(o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl] acetate), and information on social, 
economic, and environmental benefits to be derived from use. 
Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature of the chemical 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 
kresoxim-methyl(methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2-[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl] 
acetate) 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 Sheet on kresoxim-methyl (methyl (E)-
methoxyimino-2-[2-(o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl] acetate).
    A copy of the fact sheet, which provides 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: February 17, 1999.

James Jones,

Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 99-4831 Filed 3-2-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-F