[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11579-11580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5826]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0922; FRL-8404-5]


Sodium Hydroxide (Mineral Bases, Strong) Registration Review 
Final Decision; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final 
registration review decision for the pesticide sodium hydroxide 
(mineral bases, strong), case 4065. Registration review is EPA's 
periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each 
pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, 
that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without 
causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the 
environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each 
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other 
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Isbell, Antimicrobials Division 
(7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (703) 308-8154; fax number: (703) 308-8481; 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, and may be of 
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human 
health, farm worker, 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 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-2007-0922. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket athttp://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.
    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. Background

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's final registration review decision for sodium 
hydroxide (mineral bases, strong), case 4065. Sodium hydroxide (mineral 
bases, strong), is an antimicrobial pesticide that is used as a 
disinfectant and sanitizer in residential and public access premises, 
it is used to disinfect and sanitize kitchens and counter tops, 
bathrooms, garbage cans, pet areas, finished hardwood flooring and 
furniture, and automotive surfaces.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the 
Agency's determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the 
standard for registration in FIFRA. EPA has considered sodium hydroxide 
(mineral bases, strong) in light of the FIFRA standard for 
registration. The Sodium Hydroxide (Mineral Bases, Strong) Final 
Decision document in the docket describes the Agency's rationale for 
issuing a registration review final decision for this pesticide.
    In addition to the final registration review decision document, the 
registration review docket for sodium hydroxide (mineral bases, strong) 
also includes other relevant documents related to the registration 
review of this case. The proposed registration review decision was 
posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments 
or new information. During the 60-day comment period, no public 
comments were received.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket 
for

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sodium hydroxide (mineral bases, strong) will remain open until all 
actions required in the final decision have been completed.
    Background on the registration review program is provided at:http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review. Links to earlier documents 
related to the registration review of this pesticide are provided at: 
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/mineral_bases/
index.htm.

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

    Section 3(g) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 155, subpart C, provide 
authority for this action.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Antimicrobials, Pesticides and pests, 
Registration review, Sodium hydroxide.


    Dated: March 4, 2009.
Joan Harrigan-Farrelly,
Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E9-5826 Filed 3-17-09; 8:45 am]
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