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Flufenacet (Bayer). May 29, 1998.
Conditional approval of 3 new herbicide product registrations: FOE
5043 Technical; FOE 5043 DF; and Axiom DF.
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http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1998/May/Day-29/p14161.htm
[Federal Register: May 29, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 103)] [Notices] [Page 29400-29401] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29my98-48] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-30409B; FRL-5791-3] Bayer Corp.; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications submitted by Bayer Corporation to conditionally register the pesticide products FOE 5043 Technical Herbicide, FOE 5043 DF Herbicide, and Axiom DF Herbicide containing a new active ingredient 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: James Tompkins, Product Manager (PM) 25, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 257, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-7391; e-mail: tompkins.james@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 May 1, 1996 (61 FR 19279)(FRL-5365-5), which announced that Bayer Corporation, 8400 Hawthorn Road, P.O. Box 4913, Kansas City MO 64120-0013, had submitted applications to conditionally register the herbicide products FOE 5043 Technical Herbicide, FOE 5043 DF Herbicide, and Axiom DF (EPA File Symbols 3125-UIA, 3125-UIT, and 3125-UII) containing the active ingredient N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[[5- (trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide at 95, 60, and 54.4 percent respectively. The product Axiom DF also contains 13.6% of the active ingredient metribuzin 1-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3- (methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one, an active ingredient in currently registered pesticide products. The applications were approved on April 8, 1998, for one Technical and two end-use products listed below: 1. FOE 5043 Technical Herbicide for use only in the manufacturing of herbicides (EPA Registration Number 3125-486). 2. FOE 5043 DF Herbicide for control of certain grass and broadleaf weeds in corn and soybeans (EPA File Registration Number 3125-487). 3. Axiom DF Herbicide for control of certain grass and broadleaf weeds in corn and soybeans (EPA Registration Number 3125-488). 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 N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)- 1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide, 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 N-(4- fluorophenyl)-N-(1-methylethyl)-2-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4- thiadiazol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide 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. More detailed information on these conditional registrations is contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1- methylethyl)-2-[[5- [[Page 29401]] (trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]oxy]acetamide. 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, D.C. 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: May 13, 1998. James Jones, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 98-14161 Filed 5-28-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F