Pesticide registration, cancellation, etc.: Novartis Crop Protection,

[Federal Register: January 12, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 8)]

[Notices]

[Page 1887-1888]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30471A; FRL-6399-9]

Pesticide Products; Registration Approvals

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to register the pesticide products Trifloxystrobin Technical, Flint, Stratego, and Compass 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: By mail: Cynthia Giles-Parker Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 305-7740; and e-mail address: giles- parker@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. General Information

   1. Does this Action Apply to Me?

      You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:

      Examples of Categories

      NAICS codes

      potentially affected entities

      Industry

      111

      Crop production 112

      Animal production 311

      Food manufacturing 32532

      Pesticide manufacturing

      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 the table could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether or not this action might apply to certain entities. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''

   2. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

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

         To access a fact sheet which provides more detail on this registration, go to the Home Page for the Office of Pesticide Programs at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/, and select ``fact sheet.''

      2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket control number OPP-30471A. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other information related to this action, including any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This official record includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The public version of the official record does not include any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB 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

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         Information Office (A-101), 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. The request 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 Road, Springfield, VA 22161.

2. Did EPA Approve the Application?

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

3. Approved Application

   EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of April 8, 1999 (64 FR 17170) (FRL-6064-4), which announced that Novartis Crop Protection, P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419-8300, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products, CGA-279202 WG, CGA- 279202 Technical, and CGA-279202 WG Turf, fungicides (EPA files symbols 100-ORO, 100-ORI, and 100-OEN) respectively, containing the new active ingredient trifloxystrobin at 50% 98%, and 50% resepectively, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered product.

   EPA subsequently received an application from Novartis to register the product Stratego (EPA File Symbol 100-OUI), also containing the active ingredient trifloxystrobin. However, since the notice of receipt of this application to register the product as required by section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA, as amended did not publish in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice for the product ``Stratego'' only.

   1. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

      You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPP-30471A in the subject line on the first page of your response.

      1. By mail. Submit your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

      2. In person or by courier. Deliver your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. The PIRIB is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

      3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: ``opp-docket@epa.gov,'' or you can submit a computer disk as described above. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Electronic submissions will be accepted in Wordperfect 6.1/ 8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be identified by docket control number OPP-30471A. Electronic comments may also be filedonline at many Federal Depository Libraries.

   2. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

      Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any 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 version of the official record. Information not marked confidential will be included in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person identified in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''

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

      You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments:

      1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.

      2. Describe any assumptions that you used.

      3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.

      4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.

      5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.

      6. Offer alternative ways to improve the registration activity.

      7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this notice.

      8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

         These applications were approved on September 20, 1999, for one technical and three end-use products listed below:

      1. Trifloxystrobin Technical, (formerly CGA-279202 WG), a fungicide for formulation use (EPA Registration Number 100-918).

      2. Flint, (formerly CGA-279202 WG) for control of certain diseases in pome fruits, grapes, and cucurbit vegetables (EPA Registration Number 100-919).

      3. Compass, (formerly CGA-279202 WG Turf), for control of certain foliar, stem and root diseases of turfgrass including golf courses, institutional, commercial and residential lawns, sod farms, ornamentals grown in interiorscapes, field nursery plantings, forest nurseries, residential and commercial landscapes, greenhouses, lath and shade houses, containers, and other enclosed structures (EPA Registration Number 100-920).

      4. Stratego for control of certain diseases in peanuts (EPA Registration Number 100-948).

         List of Subjects

         Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

         Dated: December 16, 1999.

         James Jones,

         Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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