[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5876-5880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2772]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2003-0019; FRL-7288-8]


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DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by August 4, 2003, or March 7, 
2003, for EPA Registration Numbers: 001812-00420; 001812-00424; 006218-
00069, orders will be issued canceling these registrations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Hollins, Information 
Resources Services Division 7502C, Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; 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

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regarding the information in this notice, 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-2003-0019. 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.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through 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. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from 
registrants to cancel 33 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 Number          Product Name        Chemical Name
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000100 ID-02-0018               Cyclone            1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-
                                 concentrate/       bipyridinium
                                 gramoxone max      dichloride
000241 ID-99-0006               Raptor herbicide   (+-)-2-(4,5-Dihydro-4-
                                                    methyl-4-(1-
                                                    methylethyl)-5-oxo-
                                                    1H-imidazol-2-
 
000264-00456                    Ethoprop           O-Ethyl S,S-dipropyl
                                 (technical         phosphorodithioate
                                 grade)
 
000264-00465                    Mocap 10%          O-Ethyl S,S-dipropyl
                                 granular           phosphorodithioate
                                 nematicide
                                 insecticide
 
000264-00644                    Whip 1 EC          2-(4-((6-Chloro-2-
                                 herbicide          benzoxazolyl)oxy)phe
                                                    noxy)propionic acid,
                                                    ethyl ester, (+-)
 
000264 FL-85-0001               Mocap nematacide - O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl
                                  insecticide 10%   phosphorodithioate
                                 granular
 
000264 ME-93-0003               Mocap 10%          O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl
                                 granular           phosphorodithioate
                                 nematicide -
                                 insecticide
 
000400 NE-02-0005               Dimilin 2L         1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-
                                                    (2,6-
                                                    difluorobenzoyl)urea
 
000400 OR-02-0008               Dimilin 2L         1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-
                                                    (2,6-
                                                    difluorobenzoyl)urea
 
000400 WA-02-0006               Dimilin 2L         1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-
                                                    (2,6-
                                                    difluorobenzoyl)urea
 
001812-00420                    Griffin boa        1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-
                                 herbicide          bipyridinium
                                                    dichloride
 
001812-00424                    Griffin boa        1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-
                                 concentrate        bipyridinium
                                                    dichloride
 
006218-00069                    Summit Permacide   O,O-Diethyl O-(2-
                                                    isopropyl-6-methyl-4-
                                                    pyrimidinyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
                                .................  (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
028293-00086                    Unicorn dairy      (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                 spray for milk     propylpiperonyl)
                                 houses and         ether 80% and
                                 animals            related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
028293-00094                    Unicorn automatic  (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                 sequential         propylpiperonyl)
                                 insecticide        ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
028293-00156                    Unicorn pet        Cyclopropanecarboxyli
                                 shampoo III        c acid, 3-(2,2-
                                                    dichloroethenyl)-2,2-
                                                    dimethyl
 
028293-00157                    Unicorn pyfen      N-Octyl
                                 fogger             bicycloheptene
                                                    dicarboximide
 
                                .................  (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins

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                                .................  4-Chloro-alpha-(1-
                                                    methylethyl)
                                                    benzeneacetic acid,
                                                    cyano(3-
                                                    phenoxyphenyl)methyl
 
028293-00168                    Unicorn 7900       Iodine
 
028293-00170                    Unicorn 7920       Alkyl* dimethyl
                                                    benzyl ammonium
                                                    chloride *(50%C14,
                                                    40%C12, 10%C16)
 
                                .................  Didecyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
                                .................  Octyl decyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
                                .................  Dioctyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
028293-00171                    Unicorn 7930       Alkyl* dimethyl
                                                    benzyl ammonium
                                                    chloride *(50%C14,
                                                    40%C12, 10%C16)
 
                                .................  Didecyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
                                .................  Octyl decyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
                                .................  Dioctyl dimethyl
                                                    ammonium chloride
 
028293-00172                    Unicorn flea and   (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                 tick shampoo       propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether and related
                                                    compounds 20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
028293-00184                    Unicorn liquid     Pyrethrins
                                 plant spray
                                 2
 
                                .................  Cyclopropanecarboxyli
                                                    c acid, 3-(2,2-
                                                    dichloroethenyl)-2,2-
                                                    dimethyl
 
028293-00186                    Unicorn            (S-(R*,R*))-4-Chloro-
                                 (vegetable and     alpha-(1-
                                 ornamental)        methylethyl)benzenea
                                 spray 2   cetic acid,
 
028293-00187                    Unicorn vegetable  (S-(R*,R*))-4-Chloro-
                                 spray              alpha-(1-
                                 concentrate        methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid,
 
028293-00189                    Unicorn fogger     N-Octyl
                                 7         bicycloheptene
                                                    dicarboximide
 
                                .................  (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                                    propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
                                .................  (S-(R*,R*))-4-Chloro-
                                                    alpha-(1-
                                                    methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid
 
028293-00193                    Unicorn fogger     2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-
                                 5         propenyl)-2-
                                                    cyclopenten-1-yl d-
                                                    trans-2,2-dimethyl
 
                                .................  (S-(R*,R*))-4-Chloro-
                                                    alpha-(1-
                                                    methylethyl)benzenea
                                                    cetic acid
 
028293-00262                    Unicorn ear        (Butylcarbityl)(6-
                                 miticide IV        propylpiperonyl)
                                                    ether 80% and
                                                    related compounds
                                                    20%
 
                                .................  Pyrethrins
 
046813-00020                    CCL wasp and       (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-
                                 hornet killer      dicarboximido)methyl
                                                    2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-
                                                   methylpropenyl)cyclop
                                                    rop
 
                                .................  (3-
                                                    Phenoxyphenyl)methyl
                                                    d-cis and trans* 2,2-
                                                    dimethyl-3-(2-
                                                   methylpropenyl)cyclop
                                                    ro
 
049403-00004                    Nipa BCP           2-Benzyl-4-
                                 disinfectant       chlorophenol
 
049403-00005                    Sanco-phene        2-Benzyl-4-
                                                    chlorophenol
 
                                .................  4-Tert-amylphenol
 
                                .................  O-phenylphenol
 
062719-00245                    Lorsban 4E-SG      O,O-diethyl O-(3,5,6-
                                                    trichloro-2-pyridyl)
                                                    phosphorothioate
 
062719 ID-95-0018               Transline          3,6-Dichloro-2-
                                                    pyridinecarboxylic
                                                    acid alkanolamine
                                                    salts (of ethanol
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    Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 180 days of 
publication of this notice, or 30 days where indicated, 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 the indicated comment period.
    In accordance with the December 2000, Diazinon Memorandum of 
Agreement, the cancellation order shall become effective 30 days after 
the date of this Federal Register and the distribution or sale of 
existing stocks by the registrant of EPA registration number 006218-
0069, which bears instructions for indoor use, shall not be lawful 
under FIFRA as of the effective date of the cancellation order, except 
for the purposes of shipping such stocks for export consistent with 
Section 17 of FIFRA or for proper disposal. The distribution or sale of 
existing stocks of EPA registration number 006218-0069 by any person 
other than the registrant will not be lawful under FIFRA after December 
31, 2002, except for the purpose of shipping such stocks for export 
consistent with Section 17 of FIFRA or for proper disposal.
    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 Number                Company Name and Address
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000100                                   Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.,
                                          Box 18300, Greensboro, NC
                                          27419
 
000241                                   BASF Corp., Box 13528, Research
                                          Triangle Park, NC 27709
 
000264                                   Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W.
                                          Alexander Drive, Research
                                          Triangle Park, NC 27709
 
000400                                   Crompton MFG. Co., Inc., 74
                                          Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
 
001812                                   Griffin L.L C., Box 1847,
                                          Valdosta, GA 31603
 
006218                                   Summit Chemical Co, Summit
                                          Responsible Solutions, 7657
                                          Canton Center Drive,
                                          Baltimore, MD 21224
 
028293                                   Unicorn Laboratories, 12385
                                          Automobile Blvd., Clearwater,
                                          FL 33762
 
046813                                   John Roach, Agent For: K-G
                                          Packaging, Inc., 24931 Winoa,
                                          Dearborn, MI 48124
 
049403                                   Lewis and Harrison, Agent For:
                                          Clariant Corp., 122 C St NW
                                          Ste 740, Washington, DC 20001
 
062719                                   Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330
                                          Zionsville Rd 308/2E225,
                                          Indianapolis, IN 46268
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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 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.

IV. 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 August 4, 2003, or March 
7, 2003 for EPA Registration Numbers: 001812-00420; 001812-00424; 
006218-00069.
    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 of 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.

V. 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 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. 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.


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    Dated: January 22, 2003.
 Linda Vlier Moos,
Acting Director, Information Resources Services Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
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