Diflufenzopyr (BASF). Mar 3, 1999. Approval of Herbicide product registrations: Diflufenzopyr Technical, Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical, and Distinct. Federal Register.

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Diflufenzopyr (BASF). March 3, 1999. Approval of Herbicide Product Registrations. Federal Register.
Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide
Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide
Distinct Herbicide

[Federal Register: March 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 41)]

[Notices] [Page 10295-10296]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30460A; FRL-6064-3]

BASF Corporation; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications submitted by BASF Corporation to conditionally register the pesticide products Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, and Distinct Herbicide containing new active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(7)(C) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Joanne I. Miller, Product Manager (PM) 23, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 237, CM #2, Environmental Protection

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Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-6224; e- mail: miller.joanne@epamail.epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability: Electronic copies of this document and the Fact Sheet are available from the EPA home page at the Federal Register Environmental Sub-Set entry for this document under ``Laws and Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).

EPA issued a notice, published the Federal Register of September 25, 1998 (63 FR 51351)(FRL-6031-6), which announced that BASF Corp., P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, had submitted applications to conditionally register the herbicide products Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide, and BAS 662H 70WG (now known as Distinct Herbicide) (EPA File Symbols 7969-RLT, 7969-RLR, and 7969-RLN) respectively, containing active ingredients not included in any previously registered products.

The applications were approved on January 28, 1999, for the products listed below:

1. EPA Registration Number: 7969-157. Product name: Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide. Active ingredient: Diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5- difluorophenylamino]carbonyl)-hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid at 99.1%. For formulation of herbicides for use on field corn.

2. EPA Registration Number: 7969-151. Product name: Sodium Diflufenzopyr Technical Herbicide. Active ingredient: Sodium diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-difluorophenylamino]carbonyl)- hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, sodium salt at 93.0%. For formulation of herbicides for use on field corn.

3. EPA Registration Number: 7969-150. Product name: Distinct Herbicide (formerly BAS 662H 70WG). Active ingredients: Sodium salt of diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5-difluorophenylamino]carbonyl]- hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, sodium salt at 21.4% and Sodium salt of 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid at 55%. For control of annual broadleaf weeds and grasses on corn.

A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C) of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking, on condition that such data are received by the end of the conditional registration period and do not meet or exceed the risk criteria set forth in 40 CFR 154.7; that use of the pesticide during the conditional registration period will not cause unreasonable adverse effects; and that use of the pesticide is in the public interest. The Agency has considered the available data on the risks associated with the proposed use of diflufenzopyr or its sodium salt, and information on social, economic, and environmental benefits to be derived from such use. Specifically, the Agency has considered the nature 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 diflufenzopyr or its sodium salt during the period of conditional registration will not cause any unreasonable adverse effect on the environment, and that use of the pesticide is, in the public interest.

Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that these conditional registrations are in the public interest. Use of the pesticides are of significance to the user community, and appropriate labeling, use directions, and other measures have been taken to ensure that use of the pesticides will not result in unreasonable adverse effects to man and the environment.

Diflufenzopyr is a reduced-risk pesticide that was jointly reviewed by EPA and Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

More detailed information on these conditional registrations is contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on diflufenzopyr: 2-(1-[([3,5- difluorophenylamino]carbonyl]-hydrazono]ethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, or its sodium salt.

A paper copy of this fact sheet, which provides a summary description of the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, and the Agency's regulatory position and rationale, may be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.

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 available for public inspection in the Public Information and Records Intregrity Branch, Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, CM #2, Arlington, VA 22202 (703-305-5805). 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 Information Office (A-101), 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Such requests should: (1) Identify the product name and registration number and (2) specify the data or information desired.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.

List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product registration.

Dated: February 22, 1999. James Jones, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 99-5241 Filed 3-2-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F