[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55236-55240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21754]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0161; FRL-7189-4]


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 request by registrants to voluntarily cancel 
certain pesticide registrations.

DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by February 24, 2003, or unless 
indicated otherwise, orders will be issued canceling all of these 
registrations. Comments on registrations for EPA company numbers 
000655, 001381, 005073, 007501, 045385 and 049585 must be received on 
or before September 27, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Hollins, Information 
Resources Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (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, 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 listing 
at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for 
this action under docket ID number OPP-2002-0161. 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 this official record, which 
includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted 
during as applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the 
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Room 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.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Withdrawal Requests?

    You may submit withdrawal requests through the mail, in person, or 
electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that 
you identify docket ID number OPP-2002-0161 in the subject line on the 
first page of your response.
    By mail. Submit your withdrawal request to: James A. Hollins, 
Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from 
registrants to cancel [insertnumber] pesticide products registered 
under section 3 or 24(c) of FIFRA. These registrations are listed in 
sequence by registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in 
Table 1 of this unit:

      Table 1--Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation
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        Registration no.            Product Name        Chemical Name
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000228-00194                     Riverdale 2,4-DP   2-(2,4-
                                  Technical Acid     Dichlorophenoxy)pro
                                                     pionic acid
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000228-00291                     Riverdale MCPP     Isooctyl 2-(2-methyl-
                                  Technical Ioe      4-
                                                     chlorophenoxy)propi
                                                     onate
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000264-00651                     Photon Fungicide   Triphenyltin
                                                     hydroxide
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000264 FL-87-0001                Mocap EC           O-Ethyl S,S-dipropyl
                                  Nematicide-        phosphorodithioate
                                  Insecticide Gas
                                  cartidge (as a
                                  device for
                                  burrowing animal
                                  control
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000432-01071                     Automatic          (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                  Sequential Food    propylpiperonyl)
                                  Plant              ether 80% and
                                  Pressurized        related compounds
                                  Spray              20%
                                                    Pyrethrins
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000432-01078                     Alleviate 1-0.2    2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                  Food Plant Spray   propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000432-01080                     Alleviate Fogging  2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                  Spray              propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000432-01083                     Alleviate 25-12.5  2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                                     propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000432-01088                     Alleviate Space    2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                  Spray              propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000432-01098                     Alleviate          2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                  M.A.G.C. 5-2.5     propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000432-01102                     Alleviate 25-5 17  2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                  A G C              propenyl)-2-
                                                     cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                     trans-2,2-dimethyl-
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
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000655-00393                     Prentox Lindane    Lindane (Gamma
                                  Technical          isomer of benzene
                                  Crystals           hexachloride) 99%
                                                     pure gamma isomer
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000655-00615                     Prentox Mosquito   Methoxychlor (2,2-
                                  Yard Spray         bis(p-
                                  Concentrate        methoxyphenyl)-
                                                     1,1,1-
                                                     trichloroethane)
                                                    O,O-Dimethyl
                                                     phosphorodithioate
                                                     of diethyl
                                                     mercaptosuccinate
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000769-00599                     R & M Dog and Cat  Methyl nonyl ketone
                                  Repellent
                                  Granules
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000769-00879                     Pratt Repel for    Methyl nonyl ketone
                                  Cats and Dogs
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000769-20203                     SMCP Bor/act       Boric acid
                                  Roach Control
                                  Agent
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001381-00168                     Granol N-M         Lindane (Gamma
                                  Insecticide and    isomer of benzene
                                  Fungicide Seed     hexachloride) 99%
                                  Treatment          pure gamma isomer
                                                    Manganese
                                                     ethylenebis(dithioc
                                                     arbamate)
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002935-00492                     Granol Flowable    Lindane (Gamma
                                  Insecticide and    isomer of benzene
                                  Fungicide Seed     hexachloride) 99%
                                  Treatmen           pure gamma isomer
                                                    Manganese
                                                     ethylenebis(dithioc
                                                     arbamate)
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002935-00497                     Granol Plus        Lindane (Gamma
                                  Flowable           isomer of benzene
                                                     hexachloride) 99%
                                                     pure gamma isomer
                                                    Manganese
                                                     ethylenebis(dithioc
                                                     arbamate)
                                                    2-(4'-
                                                     Thiazolyl)benzimida
                                                     zole
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002935-00498                     Granol Plus        Lindane (Gamma
                                  Insecticide and    isomer of benzene
                                  Fungicide Seed     hexachloride) 99%
                                  Treatment Fo       pure gamma isomer
                                                    Manganese
                                                     ethylenebis(dithioc
                                                     arbamate)
                                                    2-(4'-
                                                     Thiazolyl)benzimida
                                                     zole
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005073-00018                     Tox-O-Wik          Dipropyl
                                  Insecticide        isocinchomeronate
                                  Concentrate       N-Octyl
                                                     bicycloheptene
                                                     dicarboximide
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
                                                    Pyrethrins
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005887-00078                     Black Leaf Dog     Methyl nonyl ketone
                                  and Cat
                                  Repellent
                                  Granular
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007173-00080                     Rozol Ready-To-    2-((p-
                                  Use Rat and        Chlorophenyl)phenyl
                                  Mouse Bait         acetyl)-1,3-
                                                     indandione
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007173-00128                     Rozol Rat and      2-((p-
                                  Mouse Killer       Chlorophenyl)phenyl
                                                     acetyl)-1,3-
                                                     indandione
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007173-00161                     Rozol Rat and      2-((p-
                                  Mouse Killer       Chlorophenyl)phenyl
                                  Pellets            acetyl)-1,3-
                                                     indandione
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007173-00171                     Maki Rat and       3-(3-(4'-Bromo-(1,1'-
                                  Mouse Meal Bait    biphenyl)-4-yl)-3-
                                                     hydroxy-1-
                                                     phenylpropyl)-4-
                                                     hydroxy-2H-1-
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007173-00186                     Maki Rat and       3-(3-(4'-Bromo-(1,1'-
                                  Mouse Meal Bait    biphenyl)-4-yl)-3-
                                                     hydroxy-1-
                                                     phenylpropyl)-4-
                                                     hydroxy-2H-1-
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007173-00190                     Rozol Paraffin     2-((p-
                                  Blocks             Chlorophenyl)phenyl
                                                     acetyl)-1,3-
                                                     indandione
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007501 ID-93-0004                Vitavax RS         Lindane (Gamma
                                  Flowable           isomer of benzene
                                                     hexachloride) 99%
                                                     pure gamma isomer
                                                    Tetramethyl
                                                     thiuramdisulfide
                                                    5,6-Dihydro-2-methyl-
                                                     1,4-oxathiin-3-
                                                     carboxanalide
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007501 MT-90-0006                Gustafson Vitavak- Lindane (Gamma
                                  Thiram-Lindane     isomer of benzene
                                  Flowable           hexachloride) 99%
                                  Fungicide-Ins      pure gamma isomer
                                                    Tetramethyl
                                                     thiuramdisulfide
                                                    5,6-Dihydro-2-methyl-
                                                     1,4-oxathiin-3-
                                                     carboxanalide
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007501 ND-99-0003                MZ - Curzate       Gas cartidge (as a
                                                     device for
                                                     burrowing animal
                                                     control)
                                                    Zinc ion and
                                                     manganese
                                                     ethylenebisdithioca
                                                     rbamate,
                                                     coordination
                                                     product
                                                    2-Cyano-N-
                                                     ((ethylamino)carbon
                                                     yl)-2-
                                                     (methoxyimino)aceta
                                                     mide
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007501 ND-99-0008                Tops MZ Potato     Zinc ion and
                                  Seed-Piece         manganese
                                  Treatment          ethylenebisdithioca
                                  Fungicide          rbamate,
                                                     coordination
                                                     product
                                                    Dimethyl ((1,2-
                                                     phenylene)bis(imino
                                                     carbonothioyl))bis(
                                                     carbamate)
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010182 LA-99-0008                Bravo 720          Tetrachloroisophthal
                                                     onitrile
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010807-00139                     Trio               Hydrogen chloride
                                                     (=hydrochloric
                                                     acid, anhydrous)
                                                    Alkyl* dimethyl
                                                     benzyl ammonium
                                                     chloride *(50%C14,
                                                     40%C12, 10%C16)
                                                    Didecyl dimethyl
                                                     ammonium chloride
                                                    Octyl decyl dimethyl
                                                     ammonium chloride
                                                    Dioctyl dimethyl
                                                     ammonium chloride
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034704-00287                     Dot-Son Brand      O,O-Diethyl S-(2-
                                  Stand -Aid         (ethylthio)ethyl)
                                                     phosphorodithioate
                                                    Pentachloronitrobenz
                                                     ene
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034704-00475                     Commercial         O,O-Diethyl S-(2-
                                  Fertilizer with    (ethylthio)ethyl)
                                  0.625 Phosmetic    phosphorodithioate
                                  D
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034704-00586                     Tobacco Plant Bed  O,O-Diethyl S-(2-
                                  Systemic           (ethylthio)ethyl)
                                  Granules           phosphorodithioate
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034704-00785                     Systemic Rose and  O,O-Diethyl S-(2-
                                  Flower Care with   (ethylthio)ethyl)
                                  1% Disyston        phosphorodithioate
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045385-00087                     Cenol Dairy        Dipropyl
                                  Cattle Spray       isocinchomeronate
                                                    N-Octyl
                                                     bicycloheptene
                                                     dicarboximide
                                                    (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                     propylpiperonyl)
                                                     ether 80% and
                                                     related compounds
                                                     20%
                                                    Pyrethrins
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049585-20201                     Super K-Gro Roach  Boric acid
                                  Killer Powder
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051036 TX-89-0011                Lanco Azinphos-    O,O-Dimethyl S-((4-
                                  Methyl 2 EC        oxo-1,2,3-
                                                     benzotriazin-3(4H)-
                                                     yl)methyl)
                                                     phosphorodithioate
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062719 OK-91-0009                Remedy             Butoxyethyl
                                                     triclopyr
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063950-00003                     Blue Circle (TM)   Burkholderia
                                  Liquid             (pseudomonas)
                                                     cepacia type
                                                     Wisconsin isolate/
                                                     strain J82
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063950-00006                     Blue Circle        Burkholderia
                                  Liquid             (pseudomonas)
                                  Biological         cepacia type
                                  Fungicide          Wisconsin isolate/
                                                     strain J82
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063950-00007                     Blue Circle Seed   Burkholderia
                                  Treatment          (pseudomonas)
                                  Biological         cepacia type
                                  Fungicide          Wisconsin isolate/
                                                     strain J82
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063950-00008                     Blue Circle Seed   Burkholderia
                                  Treatment          (Pseudomonas)
                                  Biological         cepacia type
                                  Nematicide         Wisconsin isolate/
                                                     strain M54
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063950-00009                     Blue Circle        Burkholderia
                                  Liquid             (Pseudomonas)
                                  Biological         cepacia type
                                  Nematicide         Wisconsin isolate/
                                                     strain M54
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    Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 180 days 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 directly during this 180-day withdrawal period or the 30-day 
comment period.
    Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for 
all registrants of the products in Table 1 of this unit, 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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000228                                   Riverdale Chemical Co, 1333
                                          Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite
                                          125A, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.
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000264                                   Aventis Cropscience USA LP, 2
                                          T.W. Alexander Drive, Box
                                          12014, Research Triangle Park,
                                          NC 27709.
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000432                                   Aventis Environmental Science
                                          USA LP, 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd.,
                                          Montvale, NJ 07645.
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000432                                   Agrevo Environmental Health, 95
                                          Chestnut Ridge Rd. Montvale,
                                          NJ 07645
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000655                                   Prentiss Inc., C.B. 2000,
                                          Floral Park, NY 11001
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000769                                   Value Gardens Supply, LLC, Box
                                          585, St. Joseph, MO 64502
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001381                                   Agriliance, LLC, Box 64089, St.
                                          Paul, MN 55164
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002935                                   Wilbur Ellis Co., 191 W Shaw
                                          Ave, 107, Fresno, CA
                                          93704
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005073                                   Tatge Chem Co., Box 190,
                                          Herington, KS 67449
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005887                                   Value Gardens Supply, LLC, Box
                                          585, St. Joseph, MO 64502
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007173                                   Liphatech, Inc., 3600 W. Elm
                                          Street, Milwaukee, WI 53209
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007501                                   Gustafson LLC, Box 660065,
                                          Dallas, TX 75266
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007969                                   BASF Corp., Agricultural
                                          Products, Box 13528, Research
                                          Triangle Park, NC 27709
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010182                                   Zeneca Ag Products, Inc., Box
                                          15458, Wilmington, DE 19850
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010182                                   Zeneca Ag Products, Inc., Box
                                          18300, Greensboro, NC 27419
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010807                                   AMREP, Inc., 990 Industrial Dr,
                                          Marietta, GA 30062
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034704                                   Jane Cogswell, Agent For:
                                          Platte Chemical Co Inc., Box
                                          667, Greeley, CO 80632
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045385                                   CTX-Cenol, Inc., Box 472,
                                          Twinsburg, OH 44087
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049585                                   Alljack, Division of United
                                          Industries Corp., Box 142642,
                                          St Louis, MO 63114
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051036                                   Micro-Flo Co. LLC, Box 772099,
                                          Memphis, TN 38117
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062719                                   Dow Agrosciences LLC, 9330
                                          Zionsville Rd 308/2e225,
                                          Indianapolis, IN 46268
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063950                                   Stine Microbial Products, Attn:
                                          Jerald L. Reichling, 2225
                                          Laredo Trail, Adel, IA 50003
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III. Loss of Active Ingredients

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

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  Table 3.--Active Ingredients Disappearing As A Result of Registrant's
                            Request to Cancel
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            EPA Company Number                    Chemical Name
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063950                                     Burkholderia (pseudomonas)
                                            cepacia type Wisconsin
                                            isolate/strain J82
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063950                                     Burkholderia (pseudomonas)
                                            cepacia type Wisconsin
                                            isolate/strain M54
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IV. 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 canceled. FIFRA 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.

V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

    Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must 
submit such withdrawal in writing to the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, postmarked before February 24, 2003. This 
written withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to 
the applicable FIFRA section 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. 
This policy is in accordance with the Agency's statement of policy as 
prescribed in the Federal Register of June 26, 1991 (56 FR 29362) (FRL-
3846-4). Exceptions 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 order. 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. Exception 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 a Special Review action, or where the Agency has 
identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a 
particular chemical.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: August 15, 2002.
Arnold E. Layne,
Acting Director, Information Resources Services Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
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