[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 22, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44131-44134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21047]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-66289; FRL-6795-5]


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DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by, February 22, 2002, unless 
indicated otherwise, 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 address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action 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 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information or Copies of Support Documents?

    1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this 
document and certain other related documents that might be available 
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov. 
To access this document, on the Home page select ``Laws and 
Regulations'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the 
entry for this document under the ``Federal Register--Environmental 
Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal Register listing 
at (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
    2. In person. Contact James A. Hollins at 1921 Jefferson Davis 
Highway, Crystal Mall No. 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 45 pesticide products registered under 
section 3 or 24(c) of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in sequence 
by registration number (or

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company number and 24(c) 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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000100-00857                    Oxadixl Technical  Oxadixyl
                                 Fungicide
 
000100-00858                    Sandofan 31F       Oxadixyl
                                 Fungicide
 
000100 CA-97-0030               Supracide 25WP     O,O-Dimethyl
                                 Insecticide-       phosphorodithioate,
                                 Miticide           S-ester with 4-
                                                    (mercaptomethyl)-2-
 
000100 OR-90-0005               D-Z-N Diazinon     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 50W Insecticide    isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                                    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
000241 OR-93-0001               Prowl 3.3 EC       N-(1-Ethylpropyl)-3,4-
                                 Herbicide          dimethyl-2,6-
                                                    dinitrobenzenamine
 
000264 AL-90-0011               Illoxan 3EC        Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 AR-93-0002               Illoxan Herbicide  Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                                    dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 FL-96-0001               Hoelon 3EC         Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 GA-95-0009               Hoelon 3EC         Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 LA-98-0008               Hoelon 3EC         Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 MS-91-0019               Illoxan Herbicide  Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                                    dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 NC-91-0001               Illoxan 3EC        Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 OK-93-0003               Illoxan Herbicide  Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                                    dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 SC-90-0003               Illoxan 3EC        Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 TN-93-0008               Illoxan Herbicide  Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                                    dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000264 TX-92-0009               Hoelon 3EC         Methyl 2-(2-(2,4-
                                 Herbicide          dichlorophenoxy)phen
                                                    oxy)propanoate
 
000352 OR-89-0009               Dupont Asana XL    4-Chloro-alpha-(1-
                                 Insecticide        methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid, cyano(3-
                                                    phenoxyphenyl)methyl
 
000352 OR-94-0019               Dupont Asana XL    4-Chloro-alpha-(1-
                                 Insecticide        methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid, cyano(3-
                                                    phenoxyphenyl)methyl
 
000352 WA-94-0034               Dupont Asana XL    4-Chloro-alpha-(1-
                                 Insecticide        methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid, cyano(3-
                                                    phenoxyphenyl)methyl
 
000352 WA-95-0001               Dupont Asana XL    4-Chloro-alpha-(1-
                                 Insecticide        methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid, cyano(3-
                                                    phenoxyphenyl)methyl
 
000400-00406                    Terraclor Super X  Pentachloronitrobenze
                                 Granular           ne
 
                                                   5-Ethoxy-3-
                                                    (trichloromethyl)-
                                                    1,2,4-thiadiazole
 
000400-00419                    Terrazole 5%       5-Ethoxy-3-
                                 Granular           (trichloromethyl)-
                                 Fungicide          1,2,4-thiadiazole
 
000400 NE-99-0005               Dimilin 2l         1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-
                                                    (2,6-
                                                    difluorobenzoyl)urea
 
000499-00460                    Pro-Control Roach  1-Octanesulfonamide,
                                 Bait               N-ethyl-
                                                    1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,
                                                    6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
                                                    heptadecafluoro-
 
000707 WA-00-0020               Nova 40W           alpha-Butyl-alpha-(4-
                                 Agricultural       chlorophenyl)-1H-
                                 Fungicide In       1,2,4-triazole-1-
                                 Water Soluble      propanenitrile
                                 Pouche
 
001706-00162                    Nalcon 7640-M-     Bis(trichloromethyl)
                                 Papermill          sulfone
                                 Slimicide
 
                                                   1-(Alkyl* amino)-3-
                                                    aminopropane
                                                    monoacetate *(as in
                                                    fatty acids of
                                                    coconut oil)
 
002382-00094                    Protection 150     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Reflecting Flea    isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 and Tick Collar    pyrimidinyl)
                                 for Cats           phosphorothioate
 
002382-00095                    Protection Plus    O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Flea and Tick      isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Collar for Cats    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
002382-00096                    Protection 150     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Reflecting Flea    isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 and Tick Collar    pyrimidinyl)
                                 for Dogs           phosphorothioate
 
002382-00097                    Protection Plus    O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 150 Flea and       isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Tick Collar for    pyrimidinyl)
                                 Dogs               phosphorothioate
 
002382-00098                    Protection 150     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Flea and Tick      isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Collar for Cats    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
002382-00099                    Protection 150     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Flea and Tick      isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Collar for Dogs    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
002382-00105                    Protection 300     O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Flea and Tick      isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Collar for Dogs    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
005481 ID-95-0016               Dibrom 8 Emulsive  1,2-Dibromo-2,2-
                                                    dichloroethyl
                                                    dimethyl phosphate
 
006911-00005                    Nu-Mrk Nu-Method   O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                 Ant & Roach        isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                 Killer             pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
                                                   (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                                   Pyrethrins
 

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007501-00097                    Anchor Flowable    Oxadixyl
                                 Fungicide
 
007969-00115                    MCPP Acid          2-(2-Methyl-4-
                                 Technical 95%      chlorophenoxy)propio
                                                    nic acid
 
007969-00123                    MCPP (Technical    2-(2-Methyl-4-
                                 Grade)             chlorophenoxy)propio
                                                    nic acid
 
019713-00126                    Drexel Captan      cis-N-
                                 Plus Molybdenum    Trichloromethylthio-
                                                    4-cyclohexene-1,2-
                                                    dicarboximide
 
028293-00009                    Unicorn Dairy and  (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                 Food Plant         propylpiperonyl)
                                 Aerosol            ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                                   Pyrethrins
 
028293-00011                    Unicorn Liquid     N-Octyl
                                 Pet Spray          bicycloheptene
                                                    dicarboximide
 
                                                   (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                                   Pyrethrins
 
028293-00019                    Unicorn Fly        Butoxypolypropylene
                                 Repellent for      glycol
                                 Horses & Ponies
 
                                                   N-Octyl
                                                    bicycloheptene
                                                    dicarboximide
 
                                                   (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                                   Pyrethrins
 
062719-00126                    Rubigan 50W Turf   alpha-(2-
                                 & Ornamental       Chlorophenyl)-alpha-
                                                    (4-chlorophenyl)-5-
                                                    pyridinemethanol
 
062719-00249                    Rubigan 50 WSP     alpha-(2-
                                                    Chlorophenyl)-alpha-
                                                    (4-chlorophenyl)-5-
                                                    pyridinemethanol
 
062719 OR-94-0032               Lorsban 4E-Hf      O,O-Diethyl O-(3,5,6-
                                                    trichloro-2-pyridyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
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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 No.                 Company Name and Address
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000100                              Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Box
                                     18300, Greensboro, NC 27419.
 
000241                              BASF Corp., Box 400, Princeton, NJ
                                     08543.
 
000264                              Aventis Cropscience USA LP, 2 T.W.
                                     Alexander Drive, Box 12014,
                                     Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
 
000352                              E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company,
                                     Dupont Crop Protection, Stine-
                                     Haskell Research Center S300 Box
                                     30, Newark, DE 19714.
 
000400                              Uniroyal Chemical Co Inc., A
                                     Subsidiary of Crompton Corp., 74
                                     Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524.
 
000499                              Whitmire Micro-Gen Research
                                     Laboratories Inc., 3568 Tree Ct.,
                                     Industrial Blvd, St Louis, MO
                                     63122.
 
000707                              Rohm & Haas Co., Attn: Robert H.
                                     Larkin, 100 Independence Mall W.,
                                     Philadelphia, PA 19106.
 
001706                              Ondeo Nalco Co., Ondeo Nalco Center,
                                     Naperville,, IL 60563.
 
002382                              Virbac AH, Inc., Box 162059, Fort
                                     Worth, TX 76161.
 
005481                              AMVAC Chemical Corp., Attn: Jon C.
                                     Wood, 4695 Macarthur Ct., Suite
                                     1250, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
 
006911                              Nu Method Pest Control Products,
                                     Inc., 8719 Linwood Ave, Detroit, MI
                                     48206.
 
007501                              Gustafson LLC, 1400 Preston Rd.,
                                     Suite 400, Planos, TX 75093.
 
007969                              BASF Corp., Agricultural Products,
                                     Box 13528, Research Triangle Park,
                                     NC 27709.
 
019713                              Drexel Chemical Co, 1700 Channel
                                     Ave., Box 13327, Memphis, TN 38113.
 
028293                              Unicorn Laboratories, 12385
                                     Automobile Blvd., Clearwater, FL
                                     33762.
 
062719                              Dow Agrosciences LLC, 9330
                                     Zionsville Rd., 308/2e225,
                                     Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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Note: EPA company number 000499, 002382 and 006911 have requested a 30-
  day comment period for registrations listed.

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 Ingredients

    Unless the requests for cancellations are 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

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are encouraged to work directly with the registrant(s) to explore the 
possibility of their withdrawing the request for cancellation. The 
active ingredient is listed in the following Table 3, with the EPA 
company and CAS number.


 Table 3. -- Active Ingredient Disappearing as a Result of Registrants'
                            Request to Cancel
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             CAS No.                 Chemical Name      EPA Company No.
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77732-89-3                        Oxadixyl            000100
 
                                                      007501
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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 February 22, 2002, unless indicated 
otherwise. 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 of 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, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and 
pests.

    Dated: August 6, 2001.

Richard D. Schmitt,
Associate Director, Information Resources and Services Division, Office 
of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 01-21047 Filed 8-21-01; 8:45 a.m.]
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