[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 240 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74315-74316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24094]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0195]; FRL-7751-1]


 Pesticide Product; Registration Approval

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanne I. Miller, Registration 
Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: 703-305-6224; and 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:
     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. 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

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EPA-HQ- OPP-2003-0195. 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 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/.
    Agency Website: EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment 
system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide 
electronic docket management and comment system located at http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the on-line instructions.
    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 application after considering all required 
data on risks associated with the proposed use of topramezone, 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 topramezone 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 Registration Number: 5481-523. Applicant: Amvac Chemical 
Corp., 4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1250, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 
Product Name: Topramezone Technical. Type of product: Herbicide. Active 
ingredient: Topramezone, [3-(4,5-dihydro-isoxazol-3-yl)-4-
methylsulfonyl-2-methylphenyl](5-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-
yl)methanone at 99.2%. Proposed classification/Use: None. For the 
formulation of herbicides.
    2. EPA Registration Number: 5481-524. Applicant: Amvac Chemical 
Corp. Product Name: Topramezone SC Herbicide. Type of product: 
Herbicide. Active ingredient: Topramezone, [3-(4,5-dihydro-isoxazol-3-
yl)-4-methylsulfonyl-2-methylphenyl](5-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-
yl)methanone at 29.7%. Proposed classification/Use: None. For weed 
control on corn.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: November 30, 2005
 Donald R. Stubbs,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-24094 Filed 12-14-05; 8:45 am]
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