[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 4, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72172-72173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-30602]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0293; FRL-7278-9]


Pesticide Product; Registration Approval

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to 
register the pesticide products containing active ingredients not 
included in any previously registered products pursuant to the 
provisions of section 3(c)(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, 
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosemary Biancardi, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8145; e-mail 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. 
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
    [sbull] Crop production (NAICS code 111)
    [sbull] Animal production (NAICS code 112)
    [sbull] Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311)
    [sbull] Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532)
    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 this unit could also be 
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining 
whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any 
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 Copies of This Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2002-0293. The 
official public docket consists of the documents specifically 
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other 
information related to this action. Although a part of the official 
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials 
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and 
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The docket 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 also available for 
public inspection. 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 20460-0001. The request 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 Rd., Springfield, VA 22161.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.''
    An electronic version of the public docket is available through 
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may 
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public 
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official 
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that 
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be 
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly 
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in 
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the 
appropriate docket ID number.

II. Did EPA Approve the Application?

    The Agency approved the applications after considering all required 
data on risks associated with the proposed use of ``dipotassium 
phosphate,'' ``dipotassium phosphonate,'' ``sucrose octanoate esters 
[([alpha]-D-glucopyranosyl, [beta]-D-fructofuranosyl-octanoate), mono-, 
di- and triesters of sucrose octanoate],'' ``sodium carbonate 
peroxyhydrate,'' and ``rust Puccinia thlaspeos strain woad,'' and 
information on social, economic, and environmental benefits to be 
derived from use. Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature of 
the chemical 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 ``dipotassium phosphate,'' ``dipotassium 
phosphonate,'' ``sucrose octanoate esters [([alpha]-D-glucopyranosyl, 
[beta]-D-fructofuranosyl-octanoate), mono-, di- and triesters of 
sucrose octanoate],'' ``sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate,'' and ``rust 
Puccinia thlaspeos strain woad'' when used in accordance with 
widespread and commonly recognized practice, will not generally cause 
unreasonable adverse effects to the environment.

III. Approved Applications

    1. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of May 
10, 2000, (65 FR 30112) (FRL-6556-6), which announced that Foliar 
Nutrient, Inc., 320 First Ave., Cairo, GA 31728 had submitted an 
application to register the pesticide product, Lexx-A-Phos Fungicide, 
(EPA File Symbol 72499-R), containing 22.67% dipotassium phosphate and 
(the registered active ingredient) 20.40% dipotassium phosphonate. This 
product was not previously registered.
    The application was approved on September 16, 2002, as Lexx-A-Phos 
Fungicide (EPA Registration Number 72499-1. The technical grade of the 
active will be used for incorporation into the end-use product Lexx-A-
Phos Fungicide, which is intended to control certain fungal diseases in 
woody ornamentals, turfgrasses and non-bearing fruits and nut tree 
crops. This use is classified as a terrestrial non-food application. 
(D. Benmhend)
    2. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of August 
11, 1999 (64 FR 43701) (FRL-6095-2), which announced that AVA Chemical 
Ventures, L.L.C., 80 Rochester Avenue, Suite 214, Portsmouth, NH 03801, 
had submitted applications to register the pesticide products, Avachem 
Sucrose Octanoate Manufacturing Use Product [63%], a manufacturing-use 
product for formulation into biological insecticide

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end-use products (EPA File Symbol 70950-R), and Sucrose Octanoate 
[32.1%], a biological insecticide end-use product (EPA File Symbol 
70950-E), containing sucrose octanoate (C8 fatty acid mono-, 
di- and triesters of sucrose octanoate and sucrose dioctanoate) 
([alpha]-D-glucopyranoside, [beta]-D-fructofuranosyl, monooctanoate and 
dioctanoate), which has since been designated by the Agency as sucrose 
octanoate esters [([alpha]-D-glucopyranosyl, [beta]-D-fructofuranosyl-
octanoate), mono-, di- and triesters of sucrose octanoate]. These 
products were not previously registered.
    The applications were approved on September 16, 2002, as Avachem 
Sucrose Octanoate Manufacturing Use Product (EPA Registration Number 
70950-1) for formulating into biochemical insecticide/miticide end-use 
products and Avachem Sucrose Octanoate [40.0%] (EPA Registration Number 
70950-2) for use as a biochemical insecticide/miticide end-use product. 
(D. Greenway)
    3. EPA also issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 
August 11, 1999 (64 FR 43701) (FRL-6095-2), which announced that 
BioSafe Systems, 80 Commerce St., Glastonbury, CT 06033, had submitted 
an application to register the pesticide product, TerraCare Granular, 
Algaecide, Fungicide (EPA File Symbol 70299-G), containing the active 
ingredient sodium percarbonate at 40% redesignated as sodium carbonate 
peroxyhydrate. This product was not previously registered.
    The application was approved on September 20, 2002, as 
TerraCyteTM (EPA Registration Number 70299-3) for use as an 
algaecide and fungicide on ornamental plants and turf. (A. Ball)
    4. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of March 
8, 2002 (67 FR 10717) (FRL-6824-3), which announced that Greenville 
Farms, 6189 N. 1200 E., Logan, Utah 84341, had submitted an application 
to register the pesticide product, Woad Warrior, a herbicide (EPA File 
Symbol 73417-R), containing Puccinia thlaspeos ``strain woad'' on rust-
infected pieces of dyer's woad at 100% and at least 7.6 x 
109 teliospores/pound of woad warrior. This product was not 
previously registered.
    The application was approved on June 26, 2002, as Woad Warrior 
containing the rust Puccinia thlaspeos ``strain woad'' as the active 
ingredient. (EPA Registration Number 73417-1) for controlling dyer's 
woad, an invasive weed rapidly spreading in several Western states. (B. 
Mandula)

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: November 20, 2002.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.

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