[Federal Register: June 3, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 106)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2005-0132; FRL-7715-9]
Pesticide Product Registrations; Conditional Approval
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications to
conditionally register the pesticide products MeloCon WG,
Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 Concentrate, and Myco-Tech Paste
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: The Regulatory Action Leader,
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), listed in the
table in this unit:
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Telephone number/e-mail
Regulatory Action Leader address Mailing address Product/EPA Reg. No.
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Barbara Mandula (703) 308-7378; Biopesticides and MeloCon
Mandula.Barbara@epa.go Pollution Prevention 72444-2
v. Division (7511C),
Office of Pesticides
Programs,
Environmental
Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460-0001
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Jim Downing (703) 308-9071; Do. Chondrostereum
Downing.Jim@epa.gov. purpureum strain HQ1
Concentrate 74128-1
Myco-Tech Paste 74128-2
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
Crop production (NAICS code 111)
Animal production (NAICS code 112)
Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311)
Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532)
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 this unit could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine
whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should
carefully examine the applicability provisions. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?
1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2005-0132.The
official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2,
1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
docket 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 available for public
inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch,
Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal
Mall 2, Arlington, VA (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),
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Such requests
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 Rd., Springfield, VA 22161.
2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that
are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be
available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly
available docket materials through the docket facility identified in
Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the
appropriate docket ID number.
II. Did EPA Conditionally Approve the Application?
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
uses of Paecilomyces lilacinus strain 251, and of Chondrostereum
purpureum strain HQ1, 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 uses of Paecilomyces lilacinus strain
251, and of Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 during the period of
conditional registration will not cause any unreasonable adverse effect
on the environment, and that use of these pesticides is in the public
interest.
Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C) of FIFRA, 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
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ensure that use of the pesticides will not result in unreasonable
adverse effects to man and the environment.
III. Conditionally Approved Registrations
1. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register
ofNovember 14, 2003 (68 FR 64623) (FRL-7331-8), which announced that
Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, Germany, c/o WF Stoneman
Company, LLC, P.O. Box 465, (formerly 6307 Mourning Dove Drive),
McFarland, WI 53558-0465, had submitted an application to register the
pesticide product, MeloCon WG, a nematicide specific for plant root
nematodes (72444-E), containing the fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus
strain 251 at 6.0%, an active ingredient not included in any previously
registered product.
The application was conditionally approved on March 30, 2005 for
the end-use product listed below:
MeloCon, for use against parasitic plant root nematodes on
vegetables, certain fruits, turf, ornamentals, and tobacco (EPA Reg.
No. 72444-2).
2. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of
December 24, 2003 (68 FR 74576) (FRL-7338-2), which announced that
Myco-Forestis Corporation Canada, c/o SciReg, Inc., Science and
Regulatory Consultants, 12733 Director's Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192
(former address, Route 344 P.O. Box 3158 L'Assomption, Quebec Canada,
J5W 4M9), had submitted applications to register the pesticide
products, Chondrostereum purpureum strain HQ1 Concentrate (MUP: 74128-
R) for manufacturing use and Myco-Tech Paste (EP: 74128-E), a
biological herbicide used to inhibit sprouting and regrowth of cut tree
stumps, containing the naturally-occurring fungus Chondrostereum
purpureum strain HQ1 at MUP Concentrate, 24.8%; EP 9.1%, an active
ingredient not included in any previously registered product.
The applications were conditionally approved on March 30, 2005 for
the products listed below:
i. The Manufacturing Use Product, ``Chondrostereum purpureum strain
HQ1 Concentrate'' for manufacturing purposes only (EPA Reg. No. 74128-
1).
ii. The End-Use Product, ``Myco-Tech Paste'' to inhibit sprouting
and regrowth of cut tree stumps (EPA Reg. No. 74128-2).
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: May 17, 2005.
Phil Hutton,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-11106 Filed 6-2-05; 8:45 am]
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