[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 2, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47495-47498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-19510]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-66278; FRL-6736-7]


Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain 
Pesticide Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a 
notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel 
certain pesticide registrations.

DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by, January 29, 2001, orders will 
be issued canceling all of these registrations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of 
Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460. Office location for 
commercial courier delivery, telephone number and e-mail address: Rm. 
224, Crystal Mall No. 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 
22202, (703) 305-5761; e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. Although this 
action may be of particular interest to persons who produce or use 
pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific 
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions 
regarding the information in this notice, consult the person listed in 
the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''

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B. How can I get additional information or copies of support documents?

    1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this 
document and various support documents 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/).
    2. In person. Contact James A. Hollins at 1921 Jefferson Davis 
Highway, Crystal Mall 2, Rm. 224, Arlington, VA, telephone number (703) 
305-5761. Available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday thru Friday, 
excluding legal holidays.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from 
registrants to cancel some 55 pesticide products registered under 
section 3 or 24 of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in sequence by 
registration number (or company number and 24 number) in the following 
Table 1.

     Table 1.--Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation
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    Registration No.          Product Name            Chemical Name
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           000239-02483  Ortho Methoxychlor 70  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Dust Base              methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           000264-00512  Chlorinated Trisodium  Chlorinated trisodium
                          Phosphate              phosphate
           000577-00546  Cuprinol Stain & Wood  Tetrachloroisophthalonit
                          Preservative           rile
                                                Bis(tributyltin) oxide
           000787-00042  Mothine Mothprofing    Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane )
           000787-00043  Pro-Tec II Moth        Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Proofing               methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           001448-00030  Busan 25               2-
                                                 (Thiocyanomethylthio)be
                                                 nzothiazole
                                                S-(2-Hydroxypropyl)
                                                 thiomethanesulfonate
           001448-00078  Busan 1005             S-(2-Hydroxypropyl)
                                                 thiomethanesulfonate
           001448-00090  Busan 1023             S-(2-Hydroxypropyl)
                                                 thiomethanesulfonate
                                                Poly(oxyethylene(dimethy-
                                                  liminio)ethylene(dimet
                                                 hyliminio) ethylene
                                                 dichloride)
           002217-00129  50% Methoxychlor       Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Wettable Powder        methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           002217-00131  Methoxychlor Emulsion  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Concentrate            methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           002217-00527  Methoxychlor Tree      Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Spray                  methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           002217-00628  Methoxychlor 75 Dust   Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Base                   methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           002935-00385  Methoxychlor 2 Spray   Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
      002935 WA-92-0037  Busan 1020             Sodium N-
                                                 methyldithiocarbamate
      002935 WA-93-0016  Wilbur-Ellis Diazinon  O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                          4 Spray                isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                                 pyrimidinyl)
                                                 phosphorothioate
      003125 ND-93-0006  Sencor Solupak 75%     1,2,4-Triazin-5(4H)-one,
                          Dry Flowable           4-amino-6-(1,1-
                          Herbicide              dimethylethyl)-3-
                                                 (methylthio)-
      003125 WA-97-0004  Sencor Solupak 75%     1,2,4-Triazin-5(4H)-one,
                          Dry Flowable           4-amino-6-(1,1-
                          Herbicide              dimethylethyl)-3-
                                                 (methylthio)-
           004691-00096  Horse Spray & Rub-On   Butoxypolypropylene
                                                 glycol
                                                Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                 propylpiperonyl) ether
                                                 80% and related
                                                 compounds 20%
                                                Pyrethrins
           004708-00029  U-San-O Mothproofing   Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Solution               methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           005905-00239  Diazinon Methoxychlor  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Insecticide            methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                                 isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                                 pyrimidinyl)
                                                 phosphorothioate
           006836-00262  Isocil OG 1.5          5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-
                                                 isothiazolone
                                                2-Methyl-3(2H)-
                                                 isothiazolone
           007401-00118  Hi-Yield 2 lb.         Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor           methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Emulsifiable           trichloroethane)
                          Concentrate
           007401-00121  V P G Range Cattle     Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Spray                  methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00172  Ferti-Lome Fruit Tree  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Spray                  methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00187  Hi-Yield Brand Cattle  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Dust                   methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00254  Vegetable Garden       Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Spray                  methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                                 isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                                 pyrimidinyl)
                                                 phosphorothioate
           007401-00271  Hi-Yield Livestock     Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Spray No.3             methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00275  Hi-Yield Dairy and     Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Livestock Dust         methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00328  Hi-Yield General       Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Purpose Garden         methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Insect Spray           trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00368  Ferti-Lome Bagworm &   Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Tent Caterpillar       methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Killer                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           007401-00380  American Brand Bulb    Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Dust                   methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                Tetramethyl
                                                 thiuramdisulfide
           007401-00397  Hi-Yield Methoxychlor  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Garden Dust            methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           008660-00043  Vertagreen 25%         Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor           methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           008660-00051  50% Methoxychlor WP    Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           008660-00135  Dairy Cattle Dust      Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           028293-00298  Martin's Livestock     Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Dust                   methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           033955-00528  Acme Methoxychlor 50%  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Wettable               methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           034704-00102  Clean Crop             Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor 2 EC      methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           034704-00205  Clean Crop Malathion/  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor Spray     methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate

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           034704-00652  Captan-Methoxychlor    Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          75-3 WP Seed           methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Protectant             trichloroethane)
                                                cis-N-
                                                 Trichloromethylthio-4-
                                                 cyclohexene-1,2-
                                                 dicarboximide
           034704-00660  Thiram-Methoxychlor    Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          70-2 WP Seed           methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Protectant             trichloroethane)
                                                Tetramethyl
                                                 thiuramdisulfide
           034704-00670  Methoxychlor 25 EC     Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           034704-00760  Fruit Tree Spray       Methoxychlor ( 2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane )
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
                                                cis-N-
                                                 Trichloromethylthio-4-
                                                 cyclohexene-1,2-
                                                 dicarboximide
      034704 OR-97-0018  Clean Crop             Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor 2 EC      methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           034911-00007  Hi-Yield General       Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Purpose Insect Spray   methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
           047000-00041  25% Methoxychlor       Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Emulsifiable           methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                          Insecticide            trichloroethane)
           047000-00070  Spray Concentrate      Butoxypolypropylene
                                                 glycol
                                                Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                 propylpiperonyl) ether
                                                 80% and related
                                                 compounds 20%
                                                Pyrethrins
      050534 OR-77-0025  Bueno-6                Monosodium acid
                                                 methanearsonate
           058185-00017  Ornalin Contact        3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-5-
                          Fungicide 50%          ethenyl-5-methyl-2,4-
                          Wettable Powder/turf   oxazolidinedione
           058185-00021  Ornalin Concentrate    3-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-5-
                          Fungicide              ethenyl-5-methyl-2,4-
                                                 oxazolidinedione
           063281-00005  Beaucoup Germicidal    2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
                          Detergent
                                                4-tert-Amylphenol
                                                o-Phenylphenol
           067517-00006  Horse Spray            Butoxypolypropylene
                          Concentrate            glycol
                          Insecticide
                                                Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           067517-00016  Cattle Dust            Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                                                 methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
           067619-00004  Cppc Ultra Bleach      Sodium hypochlorite
           067760-00002  Cheminova Malathion--  Methoxychlor (2,2-bis(p-
                          Methoxychlor Spray     methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-
                                                 trichloroethane)
                                                O,O-Dimethyl
                                                 phosphorodithioate of
                                                 diethyl
                                                 mercaptosuccinate
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    Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 180 days (30 
days when requested by registrant) of publication of this notice, 
orders will be issued canceling all of these registrations. Users of 
these pesticides or anyone else desiring the retention of a 
registration should contact the applicable registrant during this 
comment period.
    The following Table 2, includes the names and addresses of record 
for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence by EPA 
company number:

         Table 2.--Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation
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   EPA
 Company                     Company Name and Address
   No.
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  000239  The Scotts Co., D/b/a The Ortho Group, Box 1749, Columbus, OH
           43216.
  000264  Aventis CropScience USA LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research
           Triangle Park, NC 27709.
  000577  The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cuprinol Group/The Thompson's Co.,
           101 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115.
  000787  ADCO Inc., Po Box 999, Sedalia, MO 65301.
  001448  Buckman Laboratories Inc., 1256 North Mclean Blvd, Memphis, TN
           38108.
  002217  PBI/Gordon Corp., Attn: Craig Martens, Box 014090, Kansas
           City, MO 64101.
  002935  Wilbur Ellis Co., 191 W. Shaw Ave, #107, Fresno, CA 93704.
  003125  Bayer Corp., Agriculture Division, 8400 Hawthorn Rd, Box 4913,
           Kansas City, MO 64120.
  004691  Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., 2621 North Belt Highway,
           St Joseph, MO 64506.
  004708  Laidlaw Corp., 1212 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.
  005905  Helena Chemical Co, 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 500, Memphis, TN
           38119.
  006836  Lonza Inc., 17-17 Rte 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
  007401  Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Voluntary Purchasing Group
           Inc, c/o Voluntary Purchasing Groups Inc., Box 460, Bonham,
           TX 75418.
  008660  Pursell Industries, Inc., Box 540, Sylacauga, AL 35150.
  028293  Unicorn Laboratories, 12385 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater, FL
           33762.
  033955  PBI/Gordon Corp., Attn: Craig Martens, Box 014090, Kansas
           City, MO 64101.
  034704  Jane Cogswell, Agent For: Platte Chemical Co., Inc., Box 667,
           Greeley, CO 80632.
  034911  Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Hi-Yield Chemical Co., c/o
           Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418.
  047000  Chem-Tech Ltd, Attn: James Melton, 4515 Fleur Dr. #303, Des
           Moines, IA 50321.
  050534  GB Biosciences Corp., c/o Zeneca Ag Products, 1800 Concord
           Pike Box 15458, Wilmington, DE 19850.
  058185  Scotts-Sierra Crop Protection Co., Attn: Vincent Snyder, Jr,
           14111 Scottslawn Rd, Marysville, OH 43041.
  063281  RSP Private Label Packaging, Ecolab Inc., 370 N. Wabasha
           Street, St. Paul, MN 55102.
  067517  PM Resources Inc., 13001 St. Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO
           63044.
  067619  Clorox Professional Products Co, c/o PS & RC Box 493,
           Pleasanton, CA 94566.
  067760  Cheminova Inc., Oak Hill Park 1700 Route 23 - Ste 210, Wayne,
           NJ 07470.
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III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide 
product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations 
be amended to delete one or more uses. The Act further provides that, 
before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of 
any such request in the Federal Register. Thereafter, the Administrator 
may approve such a request.

IV. Loss of Active Ingredient

    Unless the request for cancellation is withdrawn, one pesticide 
active ingredient will no longer appear in any registered products. 
Those who are concerned about the potential loss of this active 
ingredient for pesticidal use are encouraged to work directly with the 
registrant to explore the possibility of withdrawing their request for 
cancellation. The active ingredient is listed in the following Table 3, 
with the EPA company and CAS number.

                Table 3.--Disappearing Active Ingredient
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        CAS No.               Chemical Name           EPA Company No.
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             11084-85-8  Chlorinated trisodium    000264
                          phosphate
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V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

    Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must 
submit such withdrawal in writing to James A. Hollins, at the address 
given above, postmarked before January 29, 2001. This written 
withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to the 
applicable 6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the product(s) 
have been subject to a previous cancellation action, the effective date 
of cancellation and all other provisions of any earlier cancellation 
action are controlling. The withdrawal request must also include a 
commitment to pay any reregistration fees due, and to fulfill any 
applicable unsatisfied data requirements.

VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

    The effective date of cancellation will be the date of the 
cancellation order. The orders effecting these requested cancellations 
will generally permit a registrant to sell or distribute existing 
stocks for 1 year after the date the cancellation request was received 
by the Agency. This policy is in accordance with the Agency's statement 
of policy as prescribed in Federal Register June 26, 1991; (56 FR 
29362) (FRL-3846-4). Exception to this general rule will be made if a 
product poses a risk concern, or is in noncompliance with 
reregistration requirements, or is subject to a data call-in. In all 
cases, product-specific disposition dates will be given in the 
cancellation orders.
    Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products 
which are currently in the United States and which have been packaged, 
labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the 
cancellation action. Unless the provisions of an earlier order apply, 
existing stocks already in the hands of dealers or users can be 
distributed, sold or used legally until they are exhausted, provided 
that such further sale and use comply with the EPA-approved label and 
labeling of the affected product(s). Exceptions to these general rules 
will be made in specific cases when more stringent restrictions on 
sale, distribution, or use of the products or their ingredients have 
already been imposed, as in Special Review actions, or where the Agency 
has identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a 
particular chemical.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product 
registrations.

    Dated: July 25, 2000.
Richard D. Schmitt,
Associate Director, Information Resources Services Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
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