[Federal Register: September 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 177)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2005-0199; FRL-7724-4]
Pesticide Product; Registration Approval
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of an application to
register the pesticide product, Mycogen Brand B.t. moCry1F Insect
Resistant Corn Seed and Florbac Slurry containing active ingredients
not included in any previously registered product pursuant to the
provisions of section 3(c)7 and 3(c)5 respectively of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Action Leader listed in
the table in this unit:
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Regulatory Action Telephone Number/E-mail
File Symbol Leader Mailing Address Address
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68467-4 Sharlene R. Matten Biopesticides and (703) 605-0514
Pollution Prevention matten.sharlene@epa.gov
Division (7511C),
Office of Pesticides,
Environmental
Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460-0001
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73049-68 Alan H. Reynolds Do. (703) 605-0515
reynolds.alan@epa.gov
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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
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assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to
certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability
of this action to a particular entity, consult the persons 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-2005-0199. 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 also available for
public inspection. 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. The request 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 Approve the Application?
The Agency approved the application after considering all required
data on risks associated with the proposed uses of Bacillus
thuringiensis var. aizawai strain PS811 Cry1F insecticidal crystal
protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid
insert PHP12537) in Event DAS-06275-8 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis
var. aizawai strain NB 200, and information on social, economic, and
environmental benefits to be derived from using them. Specifically, the
Agency has considered the nature of the chemicals and their patterns 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 Bacillus
thuringiensis var. aizawai strain PS811 Cry1F insecticidal crystal
protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (plasmid
insert PHP12537) in Event DAS-06275-8 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis
var. aizawai strain NB 200 when used in accordance with widespread and
commonly recognized practice, will not generally cause unreasonable
adverse effects on the environment.
III. Approved Application
1. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of
September 1, 2004 (69 FR 53432) (FRL-7370-3), which announced that
Mycogen Seeds, c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268, had submitted an application to register the
pesticide product, Mycogen Brand B.t. moCry1F Insect Resistant Corn
Seed (EPA File Symbol 68467-U), a plant-incorporated protectant,
containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai strain PS811 Cry1F
insecticidal crystal protein and the genetic material necessary for its
production (plasmid insert PHP12537) in Event DAS-06275-8. This product
was not previously registered.
The Agency received one public comment in response to the September
1, 2004 notice. A private citizen objected to the registration of
Bacillus thuringiensis moCry1F protein and the genetic material for its
production (plasmid insert PHP 12537) in Event DAS-06275-8 corn, based
on unspecified environmental and human health effects associated with
genetically modified crops. The Agency understands the commenter's
concerns. Pursuant to its authority under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA conducted an assessment of this
plant-incorporated protectant and concluded that it will pose no
unreasonable adverse effects to human health or the environment.
This application was approved on May 27, 2005, as Mycogen Brand
B.t. moCry1F Insect Resistant Corn Seed (EPA Registration Number 68467-
4) for control of black cutworm, corn earworm, European corn borer,
fall armyworm, Southwestern corn borer, and Western bean cutworm.
2. EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of
September 19, 2001 (66 FR 48256) (FRL-6794-5), which announced that
Valent Biosciences Corporation, 870 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL
60048, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product,
Florbac Slurry, a microbial insecticide (EPA File Symbol 73049-AI),
containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai strain NB 200. This
product was not previously registered.
This application was approved on June 10, 2005, as Florbac Slurry
(EPA Registration Number 73049-68) for manufacturing use.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: September 1, 2005.
Phil Hutton,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
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