[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 19, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65481-65482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31245]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30510A; FRL-6810-9]
Pesticide Product Registrations; Conditional Approval
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications
submitted by Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc., 551 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 1100, New York, NY 10176, to conditionally register the pesticide
products Rimon Technical and Rimon 10 EC containing Novaluron 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: Suku Oonnithan, Insecticide-
Rodenticide Branch, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 605-0368; and e-mail
address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:
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Examples of
Categories NAICS Codes Potentially
Affected Entities
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Industry........................ 111 Crop production
.............................. 112............... Animal production
.............................. 311............... Food manufacturing
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.............................. 32532............. Pesticide
manufacturing
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This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in the table could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether or not this action might apply to certain entities. If you have
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document and Other Related 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 listings
at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
To access a fact sheet which provides more detail on this
registration, go to the Home Page for the Office of Pesticide Programs
at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/, and select ``fact sheet.''
2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this action under docket control number OPP-30510A. The official record
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any
public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other
information related to this action, including any information claimed
as Confidential Business Information (CBI). This official record
includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as
well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The
public version of the official record does not include any information
claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which
includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted
during an applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119,
Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
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, Crystal
Mall #2, Arlington, VA (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), 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Such requests should:
Identify the product name and registration number and specify the data
or information desired.
A paper copy of the fact sheet, which provides more detail on this
registration, may be obtained from the National Technical Information
Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
II. Did EPA Conditionally Approve the Application?
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 novaluron, 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 novaluron 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) of FIFRA, 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.
III. Conditionally Approved Registrations
EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of April 4,
2001 (66 FR 17882-83) (FRL 6771-8), which announced that Makhteshim-
Agan of North America, Inc., 551 Fifth Ave. Suite 1100, New York, NY
10176, had submited an application to register the pesticide products,
Rimon Technical and Rimon 10 EC.
Rimon Technical, EPA registration number 11678-57, is used for the
manufacturing of end-use product formulations. Rimon 10 EC, EPA
registration number 66222-35, is used for the control of insect pests
on container grown ornamentals in greenhouses. Both products were
approved on September 25, 2001.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.
Dated: December 6, 2001.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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