[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10503-10505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1849]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099; FRL-7763-5]


Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in 
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 for amendments by registrants to delete 
uses in certain pesticide registrations. 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 amended to delete 
one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the 
request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the 
Federal Register.

DATES: The deletions are effective on March 31, 2006, unless the Agency 
receives a written withdrawal request on or before March 31, 2006. The 
Agency will consider withdrawal request postmarked no later than March 
31, 2006.
    Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites 
being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before 
March 31, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Written withdrawal requests may be submitted electronically, 
by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed 
instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 
To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099 in the subject 
line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Jamula, Information Technology 
and Resources Management Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-6426; 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 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 EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099. 
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.
    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 Web site: EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and 
comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by and 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.

C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Written Withdrawal Requests?

    1. Electronically--i. E-mail. E-mail your written withdrawal 
requests to: John Jamula at [email protected], Attention: Docket ID 
Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099.
    ii. Disk or CD-ROM. Written withdrawal requests on disk or CD-ROM 
may be mailed to the address in Unit I.C.2. or delivered by hand or 
courier to the address in Unit I.C.3., Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2006-0099. These electronic submissions will be accepted in 
WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters 
and any form of encryption.
    2. By mail. Send your written withdrawal requests to: John Jamula, 
Information Technology and Resources Management (7502C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001, Attention: Docket ID Number 
EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099.
    3. By hand delivery or courier. Deliver your written withdrawal 
requests to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), 
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 
Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA, 
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0099. Such deliveries are 
only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as 
identified in Unit I.B.1.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from 
registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. These 
registrations are listed in Table 1 of this unit by registration 
number, product name, active ingredient, and specific uses deleted:

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     Table 1.--Registrations With Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations
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         EPA Registration No.                Product Name          Active Ingredient        Delete From Label
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000264-00637                           Thiodan Technical        Endosulfan               Cherry Nursery Stock
                                                                                          Dip, Peach Nursery
                                                                                          Stock Dip, Plum
                                                                                          Nursery Stock Dip,
                                                                                          Strawberries (Dip
                                                                                          Applications Northwest
                                                                                          Use Only), Barley,
                                                                                          Corn Seed Crop, Oats,
                                                                                          Rye, and Wheat
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000264-00638                           Phaser 3EC Insecticide   Endosulfan               Barley, Oats, Rye, and
                                                                                          Wheat, Cherry, Peach,
                                                                                          Plum (Nursery Stock
                                                                                          Dip), Strawberries
                                                                                          (Northwest Use Only)
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000264-00656                           Phaser 50WP Insecticide  Endosulfan               Barley, Oats, Rye, and
                                                                                          Wheat, Cherry, Peach,
                                                                                          Plum (Nursery Stock
                                                                                          Dip), Strawberries
                                                                                          (Northwest Use Only)
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000264-00658                           Phaser 3EC Insecticide   Endosulfan               Barley, Oats, Rye, and
                                        for Use in California                             Wheat, Cherry, Peach,
                                                                                          Plum (Nursery Stock
                                                                                          Dip), Strawberries
                                                                                          (Northwest Use Only)
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000264-00659                           Phaser 50WP Insecticide  Endosulfan               Barley, Oats, Rye, and
                                        for Use in California                             Wheat, Cherry, Peach,
                                                                                          Plum (Nursery Stock
                                                                                          Dip), Strawberries
                                                                                          (Northwest Use Only)
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000432-01209                           R and M Garden Dust 5%   Carbaryl                 Pets and Agriculture
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000432-01210                           R and M Garden Dust 10%  Carbaryl                 Pets and Agriculture
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000432-01226                           Sevin 80 WSP Carbaryl    Carbaryl                 Control of Adult
                                        Insecticide                                       Mosquito Applied via
                                                                                          ULV Application
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000432-01227                           Sevin SL Carbaryl        Carbaryl                 Control of Adult
                                        Insecticide                                       Mosquito Applied via
                                                                                          ULV Application
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000432-01237                           BES Garden Dust 10%      Carbaryl                 Pets and Agriculture
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000432-01239                           BES Garden Dust 5%       Carbaryl                 Pets and Agriculture
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019713-00091                           Drexel Diazinon          Diazinon                 Chinese Broccoli,
                                        Insecticide                                       Chinese Cabbage,
                                                                                          Chinese Mustard,
                                                                                          Chinese Radish, corn,
                                                                                          grapes, hopes, sugar
                                                                                          beets, and Walnut
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019713-00095                           Drexel Diazinon 14G      Diazinon                 Beets (red and table),
                                                                                          Broccoli, Brussels
                                                                                          Sprouts, Cabbage,
                                                                                          Carrots, Cauliflower,
                                                                                          Collards, Endive,
                                                                                          Ginseng, Kale, Melons,
                                                                                          Mustard, Onions (bulb
                                                                                          and green), Radishes,
                                                                                          Spinach, Sugar Beets,
                                                                                          Sweet Corn, and
                                                                                          tomatoes
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019713-00492                           Drexel Diazinon 50WP     Diazinon                 Chinese Broccoli,
                                                                                          Chinese Cabbage,
                                                                                          Chinese Mustard,
                                                                                          Chinese Radish, Corn,
                                                                                          Grapes, Hops, Sugar
                                                                                          Beets, and Walnuts
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019713-00523                           Drexel Diazinon          Diazinon                 Liquid or Wettable
                                        Technical AG                                      Powder Formulations:
                                                                                          Chinese Broccoli,
                                                                                          Chinese Cabbage,
                                                                                          Chinese Mustard,
                                                                                          Chinese Radish, corn,
                                                                                          grapes, hopes, sugar
                                                                                          beets, and Walnut
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019713-00523                           Drexel Diazinon          Diazinon                 Granular Formulations:
                                        Technical AG                                      Beets (red and table),
                                                                                          Broccoli, Brussels
                                                                                          Sprouts, Cabbage,
                                                                                          Carrots, Cauliflower,
                                                                                          Collards, Endive,
                                                                                          Ginseng, Kale, Melons,
                                                                                          Mustard, Onions (bulb
                                                                                          and green), Radishes,
                                                                                          Spinach, sugar beets,
                                                                                          sweet corn, and
                                                                                          tomatoes
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    In addition to the registrations listed in Table 1, the MCPA Task 
Force will no longer support continued registration of MCPA acid, DMA 
salt or 2EHE ester as selective herbicides on rice and grain sorghum.
    Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites 
being deleted should contact the applicable registrant before March 31, 
2006, to discuss withdrawal of the application for amendment. This 30-
day period will also permit interested members of the public to 
intercede with registrants prior to the Agency's approval of the 
deletion.
    Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for 
all registrants of the products listed in Table 1 of this unit, in 
sequence by EPA company number.

  Table 2.--Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain
                         Pesticide Registrations
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            EPA Company No.                  Company Name and Address
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000264                                   Bayer Cropscience LP, 2 T.W.
                                          Alexander Drive, Research
                                          Triangle Park, NC 27709
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000432                                   Bayer Environmental Science, A
                                          Business Group of Bayer
                                          Cropscience LP, P.O. Box
                                          12014, Research Triangle Park,
                                          NC 27709
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019713                                   Drexel Chemical Co, P.O. Box
                                          13327, Memphis, TN 38113-0327
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068632                                   MCPA Task Force Three, PMB 239,
                                          7474 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh,
                                          NC 27613
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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 amended to delete one or more uses. The Act 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 use deletion must 
submit the withdrawal in writing to John Jamula using the instructions 
in Unit I.C. The Agency will consider written withdrawal requests 
postmarked no later than March 31, 2006.

V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

    The Agency has authorized the registrants to sell or distribute 
product under the previously approved labeling for a period of 18 
months after approval of the revision, unless other restrictions have 
been imposed, as in special review actions.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: February 13, 2006.
Arnold E. Layne,
Director, Information Technology and Resource Management Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 06-1849 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am]
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