[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 106 (Friday, June 3, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32612-32614]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11106]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2005-0132; FRL-7715-9]


Pesticide Product Registrations; Conditional Approval

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to 
conditionally register the pesticide products MeloCon WG, 
Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 Concentrate, and Myco-Tech Paste 
containing new active ingredients 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: The Regulatory Action Leader, 
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), listed in the 
table in this unit:

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                                       Telephone number/e-mail
       Regulatory Action Leader                address              Mailing address        Product/EPA Reg. No.
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Barbara Mandula                        (703) 308-7378;          Biopesticides and                        MeloCon
                                        [email protected]   Pollution Prevention                    72444-2
                                        v.                       Division (7511C),
                                                                 Office of Pesticides
                                                                 Programs,
                                                                 Environmental
                                                                 Protection Agency,
                                                                 1200 Pennsylvania
                                                                 Ave., NW., Washington,
                                                                 DC 20460-0001
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Jim Downing                            (703) 308-9071;          Do.                               Chondrostereum
                                        [email protected].                                purpureum strain HQ1
                                                                                             Concentrate 74128-1
                                                                                         Myco-Tech Paste 74128-2
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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:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111)
     Animal production (NAICS code 112)
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311)
     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. To determine 
whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should 
carefully examine the applicability provisions. 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-2005-0132.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, 
1801 S. Bell St., 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 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 20460-0001. 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 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 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 
uses of Paecilomyces lilacinus strain 251, and of Chondrostereum 
purpureum strain HQ1, 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 uses of Paecilomyces lilacinus strain 
251, and of Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 during the period of 
conditional registration will not cause any unreasonable adverse effect 
on the environment, and that use of these pesticides 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

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ensure that use of the pesticides will not result in unreasonable 
adverse effects to man and the environment.

III. Conditionally Approved Registrations

    1. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register 
ofNovember 14, 2003 (68 FR 64623) (FRL-7331-8), which announced that 
Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, Germany, c/o WF Stoneman 
Company, LLC, P.O. Box 465, (formerly 6307 Mourning Dove Drive), 
McFarland, WI 53558-0465, had submitted an application to register the 
pesticide product, MeloCon WG, a nematicide specific for plant root 
nematodes (72444-E), containing the fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus 
strain 251 at 6.0%, an active ingredient not included in any previously 
registered product.
    The application was conditionally approved on March 30, 2005 for 
the end-use product listed below:
    MeloCon, for use against parasitic plant root nematodes on 
vegetables, certain fruits, turf, ornamentals, and tobacco (EPA Reg. 
No. 72444-2).
    2. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of 
December 24, 2003 (68 FR 74576) (FRL-7338-2), which announced that 
Myco-Forestis Corporation Canada, c/o SciReg, Inc., Science and 
Regulatory Consultants, 12733 Director's Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192 
(former address, Route 344 P.O. Box 3158 L'Assomption, Quebec Canada, 
J5W 4M9), had submitted applications to register the pesticide 
products, Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 Concentrate (MUP: 74128-
R) for manufacturing use and Myco-Tech Paste (EP: 74128-E), a 
biological herbicide used to inhibit sprouting and regrowth of cut tree 
stumps, containing the naturally-occurring fungus Chondrostereum 
purpureum strain HQ1 at MUP Concentrate, 24.8%; EP 9.1%, an active 
ingredient not included in any previously registered product.
    The applications were conditionally approved on March 30, 2005 for 
the products listed below:
    i. The Manufacturing Use Product, ``Chondrostereum purpureum strain 
HQ1 Concentrate'' for manufacturing purposes only (EPA Reg. No. 74128-
1).
    ii. The End-Use Product, ``Myco-Tech Paste'' to inhibit sprouting 
and regrowth of cut tree stumps (EPA Reg. No. 74128-2).

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: May 17, 2005.
Phil Hutton,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-11106 Filed 6-2-05; 8:45 am]
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