Pesticide registration, cancellation, etc.: Bonide Products Inc. et al.,

[Federal Register: October 16, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 200)]

[Notices]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-66280; FRL-6747-5]

Notice of Receipt of Requests To Voluntarily Cancel CertainPesticide Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) ofthe Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended,EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants tovoluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations.

DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by, April 16, 2001, unless indicated otherwise, orders will be issued canceling all of these registrations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460.Office location for commercial courier delivery, telephonenumber and e-mail address: Rm. 224, Crystal Mall No. 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 305-5761;e-mail: hollins.james@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. General Information

   1. Does this apply to me?

      This action is directed to the public in general. Although thisaction may be

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      of particular interest to persons who produce or usepesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all thespecific entities that may be affected by this action. If you haveany questions regarding the information in this notice, consult theperson listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

   2. How can I get additional information or copies of support documents?

      1. Electronically. You may obtainelectronic copies of this document and certain other related documents that might be available electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page athttp://www.epa.gov. To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and Regulations'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the entry for this document under the ``Federal Register--Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal Register listing at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

      2. In person. Contact James A.Hollins at 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall 2, Rm. 224,Arlington, VA, telephone number (703) 305-5761. Available from7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding legalholidays.

2. What Action is the Agency Taking?

   This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applicationsfrom registrants to cancel some 47 pesticide products registeredunder section 3 or 24(c) of FIFRA. These registrations are listedin sequence by registration number (or company number and 24(c)number) in the following Table 1:

   Table 1. -- Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation

   Registration No.

   Product Name

   Chemical Name

   000004-00156

   Bonide Weed

   S-Ethyl Seedling Killer dipropylthiocarbam ate

   000070-00190

   Kill-Ko Fruit Tree Methoxychlor (2,2- Spray

   bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate

   cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   000241-00315

   Pursuit Plus

   N-(1-Ethylpropyl)- Herbicide

   3,4-dimethyl-2,6- dinitrobenzenamine

   Ammonium salt of (+/ -)-2-(4,5-dihydro- 4-methyl-4-(1- methylethyl)-5-

   000264 WA-95-0019

   Betamix Herbicide Methyl m- hydroxycarbanilate m- methylcarbanilate

   Ethyl m- hydroxycarbanilate carbanilate

   000572-00185

   Rockland General Methoxychlor (2,2- Purpose Dust

   bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate

   cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   000655-00577

   Prentox Residual N-Octyl Insect Spray #2 bicycloheptene dicarboximide

   O,O-Diethyl O- (3,5,6-trichloro-2- pyridyl) phosphorothioate

   (Butylcarbityl)(6- propylpiperonyl) ether 80% and related compounds 20%

   Pyrethrins

   000655-00739

   Prentox Pyrifos O,O-Diethyl O- 0.5 Water Base (3,5,6-trichloro-2- Insecticide

   pyridyl) phosphorothioate

   000655-00743

   Prentox Pyrifos 1E O,O-Diethyl O- (3,5,6-trichloro-2- pyridyl) phosphorothioate

   000769-00603

   R & M Dog & Cat Methyl nonyl ketone Repellent Spray

   000769-00901

   Science Multi- Methoxychlor (2,2- Purpose Spray bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   O,O-Dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate

   cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   000802-00235

   Miller's Captan 5D cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   002935 WI-88-0009

   Red Top Diazinon O,O-Diethyl O-(2- 14 G

   isopropyl-6-methyl- 4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate

   003125 ND-93-0006

   Sencor Solupak 75% 1,2,4-Triazin-5(4H)- Dry Flowable

   one, 4-amino-6- Herbicide

   (1,1- dimethylethyl)-3- (methylthio)-

   003125 TX-81-0045

   Def 6 Emulsifiable S,S,S-Tributyl Defoliant

   phosphorotrithioat e

   003125 WA-97-0004

   Sencor Solupak 75% 1,2,4-Triazin-5(4H)- Dry Flowable

   one, 4-amino-6- Herbicide

   (1,1- dimethylethyl)-3- (methylthio)-

   003876-00061

   Slimicide C-30 Bis(trichloromethyl ) sulfone

   Methylene bis(thiocyanate)

   005481-00317

   Methoxychlor-2 Methoxychlor (2,2- bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   005481-00320

   Hornfly Dust

   Methoxychlor (2,2- bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   005481-00326

   Methoxychlor 50 WP Methoxychlor (2,2- bis(p- methoxyphenyl)- 1,1,1- trichloroethane)

   005887-00064

   Black Leaf Dog & Methyl nonyl ketone Cat Repellent

   006557-00017

   Coronado Exterior N- Preservative Wood ((Trichloromethyl) Stain

   thio)phthalimide

   Bis(tributyltin) oxide

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   007401-00059

   Ferti-Lome Special O,O-Diethyl O-(2- Pecan and Other isopropyl-6-methyl- Nut Tree Spray 4-pyrimidinyl) phosphorothioate

   007401-00066

   Ferti-Lome

   O,O-Diethyl O-(2- Diazinon Lawn & isopropyl-6-methyl- Garden Insect 4-pyrimidinyl) Spray

   phosphorothioate

   010163 AZ-92-0010

   Gowan Dimethoate 4 O,O-Dimethyl S- ((methylcarbamoyl) methyl) phosphorodithioate

   010182 ID-96-0014

   Diquat Herbicide 6,7- Dihydrodipyrido(1, 2-a:2',1'- c)pyrazinediium dibromide

   010182 OR-96-0034

   Diquat Herbicide 6,7- Dihydrodipyrido(1, 2-a:2',1'- c)pyrazinediium dibromide

   010806-00021

   Contact Hospi Isopropanol Spray Disinfectant

   Alkyl*dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride *(60%C14, 30%C16, 5%C18, 5%C12)

   Alkyl*dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride *(68%C12, 32%C14)

   011556-00034

   Tiguvon Brand of O,O-Dimethyl O-(4- Fenthion Swine (methylthio)-m- Insecticide Pour- tolyl) On

   phosphorothioate

   011556-00036

   Tiguvon (Fenthion) O,O-Dimethyl O-(4- Technical Grade (methylthio)-m- 100

   tolyl) phosphorothioate

   011556-00037

   Spotton (Fenthion) O,O-Dimethyl O-(4- Cattle

   (methylthio)-m- Insecticide 20% tolyl) Ready-To-Use

   phosphorothioate

   011556-00048

   Lysoff Pour-On for O,O-Dimethyl O-(4- Lice and Horn (methylthio)-m- Flies

   tolyl) phosphorothioate

   011556-00105

   Cutter Blue

   O,O-Dimethyl O-(4- Insecticide

   (methylthio)-m- Cattle Ear Tag tolyl) phosphorothioate

   (Butylcarbityl)(6- propylpiperonyl) ether 80% and related compounds 20%

   034704-00208

   Clean Crop Betasan S-(O,O-Diisopropyl 7--G

   phosphorodithioate ) ester of N-(2- mercaptoethyl)benz enesulfonamide

   034704-00209

   Clean Crop Betasan S-(O,O-Diisopropyl 12.5G

   phosphorodithioate ) ester of N-(2- mercaptoethyl)benz enesulfonamide

   034704-00211

   Clean Crop Betasan S-(O,O-Diisopropyl 4--E

   phosphorodithioate ) ester of N-(2- mercaptoethyl)benz enesulfonamide

   034704-00216

   Betasan 36 Weed & S-(O,O-Diisopropyl Feed

   phosphorodithioate ) ester of N-(2- mercaptoethyl)benz enesulfonamide

   045017-00013

   Betz Slime-Trol Methylene RX--32

   bis(thiocyanate)

   045017-00043

   Dearcide 709

   Methylene bis(thiocyanate)

   059144-00031

   Pennington Penn- Sodium metaborate Kil Granular

   (NaBO2) Nonselective Weed and Gras

   5-Bromo-3-sec-butyl- 6-methyluracil

   Sodium chlorate

   066330-00003

   Captan 80 Seed cis-N- Protectant for Trichloromethylthi Seed Disease

   o-4-cyclohexene- Control

   1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00009

   Clean Crop Captan cis-N- WSP Seed

   Trichloromethylthi Protectant

   o-4-cyclohexene- Fungicide

   1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00011

   Captan 7.5 Dust cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00017

   Captan 5 Dust cis-N- Fungicide

   Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00018

   Captan 10 Dust cis-N- Fungicide

   Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00020

   Captan Moly

   cis-N- Soybean Seed

   Trichloromethylthi Protectant

   o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   066330-00022

   Captan Vitavax 20- cis-N- 20 Seed

   Trichloromethylthi Protectant

   o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   5,6-Dihydro-2- methyl-1,4- oxathiin-3- carboxanalide

   066330 CA-99-0011

   Captan 50--Wp cis-N- Trichloromethylthi o-4-cyclohexene- 1,2-dicarboximide

   NOTE: Registrants requested a 30-day comment period for thefollowing EPA Registration Numbers: 000655-00577, 000655-00739,000655-00743, 007401- 00059, 000-7401-00066, 011556-00034, 011556- 00036, 011556-00037, 011556-00048, 011556-00105.

   Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within180 days (30 days when requested by registrant) of publication ofthis notice, orders will be issued canceling all of theseregistrations.Users of these pesticides or anyone else desiring the retention ofa registration should contact the applicable registrant during thiscomment period. The following Table 2 includes the names and addresses ofrecord for all registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequenceby EPA company number:

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   Table 2. -- Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation

   EPA Company No.

   Company Name and Address

   000004 Bonide Products Inc., 2 Wurz Ave., Yorkville, NY 13495.

   000070 Verdant Brands, Inc., Agent For: Verdant Brands, Inc., 213 S.W. Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702.

   000241 BASF Corp., Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

   000264 Aventis Cropscience USA LP, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

   000572 Rockland Corp., 686 Passaic Ave., Box 809, West Caldwell, NJ 07007.

   000655 Prentiss Inc., C.B. 2000, Floral Park, NY 11001.

   000769 Verdant Brands, Inc., Agent For: Verdant Brands, Inc., 213 S.W., Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702.

   000802 The Garden Grow Co., 6500 Hanna Rd., Box 100, Independence, OR 97351.

   002935 Wilbur Ellis Co., 191 W. Shaw Ave, #107, Fresno, CA 93704.

   003125 Bayer Corp., Agriculture Division, 8400 Hawthorn Rd., Box 4913, Kansas City, MO 64120.

   003876 Betzdearborn (Attn: Kevin Manning), Division of Hercules Inc., 4636 Somerton Rd., Trevose, PA 19053.

   005481 AMVAC Chemical Corp., Attn: Jon C. Wood, 4695 Macarthur Ct., Suite 1250, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

   005887 Verdant Brands, Inc., Agent For: Verdant Brands, Inc., 213 S.W., Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702.

   006557 Coronado Paint Co., P. O. Box 308, Edgewater, FL 32132.

   007401 Brazos Associates, Inc., Agent For: Voluntary Purchasing Group In, c/o Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc., Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418.

   010163 Gowan Co., Box 5569, Yuma, AZ 85366.

   010182 Zeneca Ag Products, Inc., 1800 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19850.

   010806 Contact Industries, Div of Safeguard Chemical Corp., 411 Wales Ave, Bronx, NY 10454.

   011556 Bayer Corp., Agriculture Division, Animal Health, Box 390, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201.

   034704 Jane Cogswell, Agent For: Platte Chemical Co Inc., Box 667, Greeley, CO 80632.

   045017 Hercules Incorporated (Attn: Kevin Manning), Pulp & Paper Division., 4636 Somerton Rd., Trevose, PA 19053.

   059144 Gro Tec Inc., Box 290, Madison, GA 30650.

   066330 Tomen Agro Inc., 100 First Street, Suite 1610, San Francisco, CA 94105.

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

   Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of apesticide product may at any time request that any of itspesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses.The Act further provides that, before acting on the request, EPAmust publish a notice of receipt of any such request in theFederal Register. Thereafter, the Administrator may approve such a request.

4. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

   Registrants who choose to withdraw a request forcancellation must submit such withdrawal in writing to James A.Hollins, at the address given above, postmarked before April 16, 2001, unless indicated otherwise. This written withdrawal of therequest for cancellation will apply only to the applicable6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the product(s) havebeen subject to a previous cancellation action, the effectivedate of cancellation and all other provisions of any earliercancellation action are controlling. The withdrawal request mustalso include a commitment to pay any reregistration fees due, andto fulfill any applicable unsatisfied data requirements.

5. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

   The effective date of cancellation will be the date of thecancellation order. The orders effecting these requestedcancellations will generally permit a registrant to sell ordistribute existing stocks for 1 year after the date thecancellation request was received by the Agency. This policy isin accordance with the Agency's statement of policy as prescribedin Federal Register (56 FR 29362) June 26, 1991; (FRL 3846-4).Exception to this general rule will be made if a product poses arisk concern, or is in noncompliance with reregistrationrequirements, or is subject to a data call-in. In all cases,product-specific disposition dates will be given in thecancellation orders. Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide productswhich are currently in the United States and which have beenpackaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to theeffective date of the cancellation action. Unless the provisionsof an earlier order apply, existing stocks already in the handsof dealers or users can be distributed, sold or used legallyuntil they are exhausted, provided that such further sale and usecomply with the EPA-approved label and labeling of the affectedproduct(s). Exceptions to these general rules will be made inspecific cases when more stringent restrictions on sale,distribution, or use of the products or their ingredients havealready been imposed, as in Special Review actions, or where theAgency has identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a particular chemical.

   List of Subjects

   Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product registrations.

   Dated: October 2, 2000.

   Richard D. Schmitt, Associate Director, Information Resourcesand Services Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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