[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 3, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10295-10296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-5241]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30460A; FRL-6064-3]


BASF Corporation; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications 
submitted by BASF Corporation to conditionally register the pesticide 
products Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, Sodium Diflufenzopyr 
Technical Herbicide, and Distinct Herbicide containing new active 
ingredients 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: Joanne I. Miller, Product 
Manager (PM) 23, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and 
telephone number: Rm. 237, CM #2, Environmental Protection

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Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-6224; 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 September 
25, 1998 (63 FR 51351)(FRL-6031-6), which announced that BASF Corp., 
P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, had submitted 
applications to conditionally register the herbicide products 
Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical 
Herbicide, and BAS 662H 70WG (now known as Distinct Herbicide) (EPA 
File Symbols 7969-RLT, 7969-RLR, and 7969-RLN) respectively, containing 
active ingredients not included in any previously registered products.
    The applications were approved on January 28, 1999, for the 
products listed below:
    1. EPA Registration Number: 7969-157. Product name: Diflufenzopyr 
Technical Herbicide. Active ingredient: Diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-
difluorophenylamino]carbonyl)-hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic 
acid at 99.1%. For formulation of herbicides for use on field corn.
    2. EPA Registration Number: 7969-151. Product name: Sodium 
Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide. Active ingredient: Sodium 
diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-difluorophenylamino]carbonyl)-
hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, sodium salt at 93.0%. For 
formulation of herbicides for use on field corn.
    3. EPA Registration Number: 7969-150. Product name: Distinct 
Herbicide (formerly BAS 662H 70WG). Active ingredients: Sodium salt of 
diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-difluorophenylamino]carbonyl]-
hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, sodium salt at 21.4% and 
Sodium salt of 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid at 55%. For control of annual 
broadleaf weeds and grasses on corn.
    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 diflufenzopyr or its sodium salt, 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 diflufenzopyr 
or its sodium salt 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.
    Diflufenzopyr is a reduced-risk pesticide that was jointly reviewed 
by EPA and Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
    More detailed information on these conditional registrations is 
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-
difluorophenylamino]carbonyl]-hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic 
acid, or its sodium salt.
    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.

    Dated: February 22, 1999.

James Jones,

Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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