[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37951-37954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15008]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0416; FRL-8367-4]


Alkyl trimethylenediamines, Bioban P-1487, Copper 8-
quinolinolate, Napthenate Salts, Octhilinone, and the Trimethoxysilyl 
Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Compounds Reregistration Eligibility 
Decisions; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration 
Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the

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pesticides Alkyl trimethylenediamines (ATMDs), bioban P-1487, copper 8-
quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds and opens a public comment 
period on these documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other 
related documents also are available in the dockets for these 
pesticides. The ATMDs are used as microbicides, bacteriocides, and 
molluscides. Bioban P-1487 is used as a materials preservative and as a 
microbial growth inhibitor of slime-forming fungi and bacteria. Copper 
8-quinolinolate is used as an algaecide, bactericide and fungicide. The 
naphthenate salts are used as fungicides, microbiocides/microbiostats, 
and algaecides. Octhilinone is used as an industrial mildewcide, 
microbiocide, fungicide and bacteriocide. The quaternary ammonium 
chloride compounds are used as bacteriastat, fungistat, antimicrobial 
and algaestat.
    EPA has reviewed ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, 
napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary 
ammonium chloride compounds through the public participation process 
that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide 
reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these 
programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and 
safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number, chemical name and contact persons, by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South 
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only 
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special 
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The 
Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0416 and the 
docket number specific to the pesticide of interest as shown in the 
table in Unit.II. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be 
included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line 
at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access'' system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information 
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, 
your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part 
of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the 
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name and other contact information in the body of your 
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic 
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of 
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index 
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to 
http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket 
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the 
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov 
website to view the docket index or access available documents. 
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly 
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted 
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available 
only in hard copy form. 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed for the pesticide of 
interest in the table to Unit.II. below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of 
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human 
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide 
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, 
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, 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 
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person 
listed for the pesticide of interest in the table to Unit.II.

B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    1.  Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information 
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, 
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying 
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to 
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and 
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information 
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you 
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your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and 
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of 
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.

II. Docket ID Numbers

    When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number, and the 
chemical name for the pesticide of interest, as shown in the table.


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                                                                                             Chemical Review
            Chemical Name                  Docket ID Number             Division            Manager, Telephone
                                                                                          Number, E-mail Address
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ATMD                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0537     Antimicrobials Division  ShaRon Carlisle,
                                                                 (7510P),                (703) 308-6427,
                                                                Office of Pesticide      [email protected]
                                                                 Programs,.
                                                                Environmental
                                                                 Protection Agency,.
                                                                1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
                                                                 NW.,.
                                                                Washington, DC 20460-
                                                                 0001,.
                                                                fax number: (703) 308-
                                                                 8481..
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Bioban P-1487                          EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0402     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
                                                                                         (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         [email protected]
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Copper 8-quinolinolate                 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0556     Do.                      Kathryn Jakob,
                                                                                         (703) 305-0012,
                                                                                         [email protected]
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Naphthenate Salts                      EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0589     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
                                                                                         (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         [email protected]
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Octhilinone                            EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0415     Do.                      Kathryn Jakob,
                                                                                         (703) 305-0012,
                                                                                         [email protected]
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Trimethoxysilyl Quaternary Ammonium    EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0831     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
 Chloride Compounds                                                                      (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         [email protected]
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III. Background

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to 
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA 
has completed REDs for the pesticides, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-
quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds under section 4(g)(2)(A) of 
FIFRA.
    ATMDs are used in industrial processes and water systems: oilfield/
petrochemical injection water systems; industrial recirculating water 
cooling systems; non-potable industrial waters; other industrial 
processing water systems; petroleum transport systems, storage systems 
and subsurface equipment; natural gas well gathering systems and 
pipelines; and well completion, packer, stimulation and workover fluids 
to control microbes, bacteria, or mollusks.
    Bioban P-1487 is applied to industrial processes and water systems 
such as metalworking fluids; oil storage tank bottom water, fuel 
storage tank bottom water; and to diesel oil, fuel oil, gasoline, and 
kerosene, as a hydrocarbon preservative to inhibit microorganism 
growth. As a materials preservative, bioban P-1487 is formulated into 
products such as metal die cast lubricants, corrosion inhibiting metal 
coatings, mold-release agents, and fuel conditioners.
    Copper 8-quinolinolate is used as a materials preservative and as a 
wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain copper 8-
quinolinolate include in-can paint preservation, pulp and paperboard, 
kraft paper, adhesives and glues. Copper 8-quinolinolate is also used 
as an industrial wood preservative (non-pressure dipping/immersion and 
pressure methods) to control sapstain and to protect against mold and 
mildew in soft-wood or hard-wood lumber.
    The naphthenate salts are used in industrial and commercial wood 
preservation for non-pressure (dip/brush/spray) and pressure treatments 
(vacuum/full-cell) used to protect against fungal rot, decay, termites 
and wood-boring insects in unfinished wood and various fabricated wood 
products. In addition, textile preservation is limited to industrial 
textiles and certain military specified treatments for cellulose-based 
cotton, canvas, tents/tarps, ropes, cordage and nets.
    Octhilinone is used as a materials preservative; as an industrial 
mildewcide for cooling tower and air washer water systems; and as a 
wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain octhilinone 
include fabrics and textiles, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and 
rubbers and plastics. Octhilinone is also used for metalworking fluid 
preservation, hydraulic fluid preservation, and industrial process and 
water systems including air washer water and flow-thru cooling towers. 
As a wood preservative, octhilinone is used as an antisapstain drench 
to debarked logs.
    The quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are used as materials 
preservatives for paints (in can), coatings, textiles, sails, ropes, 
fire hose, concrete additive, roofing materials, filter media and 
polyurethane foam and cellulose products and cleaning buffers. The 
chemical is also formulated to provide residual fungistatic activity in 
household and domestic dwellings on hard non-porous surfaces, bathroom 
premises (hard non-porous surfaces), and in garbage cans.
    EPA has determined that the data base to support reregistration is 
substantially complete and that products containing ATMD, bioban P-
1487, copper 8-

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quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are eligible for reregistration, 
provided the risks are mitigated either in the manner described in the 
REDs or by another means that achieves equivalent risk reduction. Upon 
submission of any required product-specific data under section 
4(g)(2)(B) of FIFRA and any necessary changes to the registration and 
labeling (either to address concerns identified in the REDs or as a 
result of product-specific data), EPA will make a final reregistration 
decision under section 4(g)(2)(C) of FIFRA for products containing 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds.
    EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all 
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The 
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public 
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 
2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these 
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be 
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of 
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide. 
Due to its uses, risks, and other factors, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 
8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds were reviewed through the 
modified 4-Phase process. Through this process, EPA worked extensively 
with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory decisions for 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds.
    The reregistration program is being conducted under congressionally 
mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely 
decisions and to involve the public. The Agency is issuing the ATMD, 
bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, 
and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds REDs for 
public comment. This comment period is intended to provide an 
additional opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating 
any necessary amendments to the REDs. All comments should be submitted 
using the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be received by EPA on or 
before the comment date. These comments will become part of the Agency 
Docket for ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate 
salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium 
chloride compounds. Comments received after the close of the comment 
period will be marked ``late.'' EPAis not required to consider these 
late comments.
    The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the 
closing date and will provide a response to comments memorandum in the 
docket and regulations.gov. If any comment significantly affects the 
document, EPA also will publish an amendment to the REDs in the Federal 
Register. In the absence of substantive comments requiring changes, the 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds REDs will be implemented as now presented.

B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA, as amended, directs that, after 
submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, the 
Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active 
ingredient are eligible for reregistration, before calling in product-
specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering 
products or taking other ``appropriate regulatory action.''

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: June 17, 2008.
Frank Sanders,
Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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