Trifluralin. Aug 28, 2002. Request to delete uses in certain pesticide registration for Trilin 10G. Federal Register.

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Trifluralin. August 28, 2002. Request to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registration for Trilin 10G. Federal Register.

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[Federal Register: August 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 167)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2002-0222; FRL-7196-1]

Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in
Certain Pesticide Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a
notice of

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receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in
certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that
a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of
its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses.
FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must
publish a notice of receipt of any request on the Federal Register.

DATES: The deletions are effective on February 24, 2003, or on
September 27, 2002 for products with registrations number 000400-00490,
0042056-00014, and 005418-00152, unless the Agency receives a
withdrawal request on or before February 24, 2003, or on or before
September 27, 2002 for products with registrations number 000400-00490,
0042056-00014, and 005418-00152.

ADDRESSES: Withdrawal requests may be submitted by mail,
electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions
for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you
identify docket ID number OPP-2002-0222 in the subject line on the
first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Hollins, Office of
Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703)
305-5761; e-mail address: hollins.james@epa.gov.
Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites
being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before
dates indicated above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. Although this
action may be of particular interest to persons who produce or use
pesticides, 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 information in this notice, consult the person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. 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,'' ``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. The Agency has established an official record for
this action under docket ID number OPP-2002-0222. 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 this official record, which
includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted
during as applicable comment period, is available for inspection in the
Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Room 119,
Crystal Mall i2, 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.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Withdrawal Requests?

You may submit withdrawal requests through the mail, in person, or
electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that
you identify docket ID number OPP-2002-0222 in the subject line on the
first page of your response.
1. By mail. Submit your withdrawal request to: James A. Hollins,
Office of Pesticide Programs (7502C), Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
2. In person or by courier. Deliver your withdrawal request 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 Malli
2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 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 withdrawal request
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 withdrawal
requests in electronic form must be identified by docket ID number OPP-
2002-0222. Electronic withdrawal requests may also be filed online at
many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. 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 withdrawal request that includes any information claimed
as CBI, a copy of the withdrawal request 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 listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

This notice announces receipt by the Agency of applications from
registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. These
registrations are listed in Table 1 by registration number, product
name/active ingredient, and specific uses deleted:

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Table 1.--Registrations With Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations
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Registration no. Product name Active ingredient Delete From Label
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000070-00223 AllPro Exotherm Termil Chlorothalonil Greenhouse tomatoes
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000400-00490 Lindane 40% Lindane Cabbage, cauliflower,
broccoli, brussels
sprouts and radishes
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001812-00328 Trilin 10G Trifluralin Eggplant, onion uses
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005481-00153 ALCO Equine Spray Dipropyl Animals intended for
isocinchomeronate; human consumption
piperonyl butoxide;
pyrethrins; N-Octyl
bicycloheptene
dicarboximide
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042056-00014 TCI Captan-Lindane Seed Lindane; Captan Spinach, cabbage,
Treatment cauliflower, broccoli,
brussel sprouts, and
radishes
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062719-00080 Lontrel T Technical Clopyralid Residential turf
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Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites
being deleted should contact the applicable registrant before dates
indicated in DATES section of this notice to discuss withdrawal of the
application for amendment. This 180-day period, or 30-day where
indicated, will also permit interested members of the public to
intercede with registrants prior to the Agency's approval of the
deletion.
Table 2 includes the names and addresses of record for all
registrants of the products in Table 1, in sequence by EPA company
number.

Table 2.--Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain
Pesticide Registrations
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EPA Company no. Company Name and Address
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000070 Value Gardens Supply, LLC, Box 585,
St. Joseph, MO 64502
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000400 Crompton Mfg. Co., Inc., 74 Amity
Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
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001812 Griffin L.L.C., Box 1847, Valdosta,
GA 31603
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005481 AMVAC Chemical Corp., Attn: Jon C.
Wood, 4695 Macarthur Ct., Suite
1250, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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042056 Trace Chemicals LLC, 2320 Lakecrest
Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
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062719 Dow Agrosciences LLC, 9330
Zionsville Rd 308/2E225,
Indianapolis, IN 46268
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III. What is the Agency Authority for Taking This Action?

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

IV. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for use deletion must
submit such withdrawal in writing to James A. Hollins, at the address
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, postmarked on or before February
24, 2003, or on or before September 27, 2002 for products with
registrations number 000400-00490, 0042056-00014, and 005418-00152.

V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

The Agency has authorized the registrants to sell or distribute
product under the previously approved labeling for a period of 18
months after approval of the revision, unless other restrictions have
been imposed, as in special review actions. There is a 12-month
existing stocks provision for Dow AgroSciences, EPA Registration Number
062719-00080, after approval of revised label.

List of Subjects

Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

Dated: August 16, 2002.
Arnold E. Layne,
Acting Director, Information Resources and Services Division.
[FR Doc. 02-21677 Filed 8-27-02; 8:45 am]
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