[Federal Register: April 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 82)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OPP-2004-0104; FRL-7354-2]
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 ZONIXTM Biofungicide
containing an active ingredient not included in any previously
registered product pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(5) of the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as
amended.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Greenway, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511C), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8263; e-mail
address: greenway.denise@epa.gov.
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 111)
Animal production (NAICS 112)
Food manufacturing (NAICS 311)
Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS 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. 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-2004-0104. 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,
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., 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 use of rhamnolipid
biosurfactant, and information on social, economic, and environmental
benefits to be derived from use. Specifically, the Agency has
considered the nature of the chemical 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 rhamnolipid
biosurfactant when used in accordance with widespread and commonly
recognized practice, will not generally cause unreasonable adverse
effects to the environment.
III. Approved Application
EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of May 7,
2003 (68 FR 24456) (FRL-7304-3), which announced that Jeneil
Biosurfactant Company, 400 N. Dekora Woods Blvd., Saukville, WI
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53080, had submitted an application to register the pesticide product,
ZONIXTM Biofungicide, a biochemical fungicide (EPA File
Symbol 72431-R), containing the new active ingredient, rhamnolipid
biosurfactant. This product was not previously registered.
The application was approved on March 23, 2004, as
ZONIXTM Biofungicide (EPA Registration Number 72431-1) for
the prevention and control of zoosporic pathogenic fungi in
agricultural, horticultural and turf settings.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: April 19, 2004.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs
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