[Federal Register: March 18, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 51)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0922; FRL-8404-5]
Sodium Hydroxide (Mineral Bases, Strong) Registration Review
Final Decision; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final
registration review decision for the pesticide sodium hydroxide
(mineral bases, strong), case 4065. Registration review is EPA's
periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each
pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration,
that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without
causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the
environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Isbell, Antimicrobials Division
(7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 308-8154; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e-mail address:
isbell.diane@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry;
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. 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 a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0922. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket athttp://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal
Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
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.
II. Background
A. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the
availability of EPA's final registration review decision for sodium
hydroxide (mineral bases, strong), case 4065. Sodium hydroxide (mineral
bases, strong), is an antimicrobial pesticide that is used as a
disinfectant and sanitizer in residential and public access premises,
it is used to disinfect and sanitize kitchens and counter tops,
bathrooms, garbage cans, pet areas, finished hardwood flooring and
furniture, and automotive surfaces.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the
Agency's determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the
standard for registration in FIFRA. EPA has considered sodium hydroxide
(mineral bases, strong) in light of the FIFRA standard for
registration. The Sodium Hydroxide (Mineral Bases, Strong) Final
Decision document in the docket describes the Agency's rationale for
issuing a registration review final decision for this pesticide.
In addition to the final registration review decision document, the
registration review docket for sodium hydroxide (mineral bases, strong)
also includes other relevant documents related to the registration
review of this case. The proposed registration review decision was
posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments
or new information. During the 60-day comment period, no public
comments were received.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket
for
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sodium hydroxide (mineral bases, strong) will remain open until all
actions required in the final decision have been completed.
Background on the registration review program is provided at:http:/
/www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review. Links to earlier documents
related to the registration review of this pesticide are provided at:
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/mineral_bases/
index.htm.
B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?
Section 3(g) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 155, subpart C, provide
authority for this action.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Antimicrobials, Pesticides and pests,
Registration review, Sodium hydroxide.
Dated: March 4, 2009.
Joan Harrigan-Farrelly,
Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E9-5826 Filed 3-17-09; 8:45 am]
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