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Thiazopyr (Monsanto). April 2, 1997. Approval of 2 Pesticide Product Registrations. Federal Register.
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[Federal Register: April 2, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 63)] [Notices] [Page 15684-15685] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02ap97_dat-72] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-30351B; FRL-5597-4] Rohm and Haas Company; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications submitted by Rohm and Haas Co., to conditionally register the pesticide products Thiazopyr Technical Herbicide and Visor 2E 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. [[Page 15685]] 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 Agency, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-7830; 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 Environmental Sub-Set entry for this document under ``Regulations'' (http:// www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/). EPA issued a notice, published the Federal Register of June 10, 1993 (58 FR 32533; FRL-4582-6), which announced that Monsanto Company, Suite 1100, 700 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005, had submitted applications to register the pesticide products MON 13211-A Citrus Herbicide and Thiazopyr Technical (MON 13200) (EPA File Symbols 524-UAG and 524-UAE), containing the active ingredient Thiazopyr [3- pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-(difluoromethyl)-5-(4,5-dihydro-2- thiazolyl)-4-(methylpropyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-methyl ester at 22.3 and 93 percent respectively, an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products. These applications to register these products under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended were transferred to Rohm and Haas Company on January 31, 1995. The chemical was revised to reflect Chemical Abstract nomenclature. The applications were approved on February 20, 1997, as Thiazopyr Technical Herbicide and Visor 2E Herbicide to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in grapefruit and oranges (EPA Registration Numbers 707-250 and 707-251 respectively). 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 thiazopyr, 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 thiazopyr 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. These products are conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(C). The the conditions must comply with all the terms as stated in the correspondence dated February 18, 1997 from Rohm and Haas Co. concerning additional data requirements for thiazopyr. These conditions must be fulfilled by February 20, 2001. Rohm and Haas will submit the following Environmental Fate and Ecotox data: 1. Aerobic aquatic metabolism study. 2. Available water balance data to further assess field dissipation studies. This would include pan evaporation data, daily rainfall, and irrigation data. Additional dissipation studies may be required if after further review current dissipation studies are found unacceptable. 3. Aquatic plant study. 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 this conditional registration is contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on thiazopyr. A 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 Response and Program Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 1132, 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: March 21, 1997. Stephen L. Johnson, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 97-8386 Filed 4-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F