[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 115 (Friday, June 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33818-33819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13373]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0099; FRL-8365-7]


Pesticide Product Registration Approval

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of two applications to 
register the pesticide products QRD 406 and QRD 400 containing an 
active ingredient 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: Chris Pfeifer, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0031; 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 a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0099. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard 
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal 
Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The Docket Facility 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. 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.

II. Did EPA Approve the Applications?

    The Agency approved the applications after considering all required 
data on risks associated with the proposed use of Extract of 
Chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides, 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 
Extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides when used in 
accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, will not 
generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment.

III. Approved Applications

    EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of May 18, 
2005 (70 FR 28524) (FRL-7706-5), which announced that Codena, Inc., c/o 
of Landis International Inc., P.O. 5126, Valdosta, GA 31603-5126, had 
submitted three applications to register the pesticide products, FACIN 
TECHNICAL, FACIN 25 EC, and FACIN 50 ME for use as biochemical 
insecticides and acaricides (EPA File Symbols 81978-R, 81978-E, and 
81978-G respectively), containing Extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides 
var. amcrosiosdes.
    Subsequent to the Federal Register notice of May 18, 2005, the 
applications were transferred to Agraquest, Inc., 1540 Drew Avenue, 
Davis, CA 95618. FACIN 50 ME was withdrawn and the remaining product 
names were changed.

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The manufacturing use product, QRD 406 (EPA Registration Number 69592-
21), and the end use product, QRD 400 (EPA Registration Number 69592-
22), were approved on April 16, 2008. The end use product QRD 400, 
containing the new active ingredient Extract of Chenopodium 
ambrosioides var. ambrosioides, is for use as an insecticide and 
acaricide to be applied to field and container-grown non-food 
ornamental plants in commercial nurseries, greenhouses, and lath- and 
shade houses.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pests and pesticides.

    Dated: May 27, 2008.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-13373 Filed 6-12-08; 8:45 am]
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