EPA Pesticide Program Updates

EPA Pesticide Program Updates - 5/30/06

Aldicarb Contact Email Correction ------ The email address published in the Federal Register for the point of contact for aldicarb was incorrect. If you have questions or need information about aldicarb during the comment period, you may contact Sherrie Kinard via email at kinard.sherrie@epa.gov. The Federal Register notice is available at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-17/p7496.htm. Comments must be received by July 17, 2006. The docket number for aldicarb is EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0163. For further information, see www.regulations.gov and enter the docket number under advanced search/docket search. Also see http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/aldicarb/ for more information on aldicarb.

Title: Management Support Technology Inc. (MTSI); Transfer of Data Date of publication: May 24, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 100, Page 29951-29952 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-24/p7831.htm Purpose: This notice announces that pesticide related information submitted to EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including information that may have been claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, will be tranferred to MTSI in accordance with 40 CFR 2.307(h)(3) and 2.308(i)(2). MTSI has been awarded multiple contracts to perform work for OPP, and access to this information will enable MTSI to fulfill the obligations of the contract. Chemical(s): N/A Comments: MTSI will be given access to this information on or before May 30, 2006. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification number (ID) EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0237; FRL-8062-9. Contact: Felicia Croom, Information Technology and Resources Management Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, telephone number: (703) 305-0786; e-mail address: croom.felicia@epa.gov.

Title: Propylene Oxide; Notice of Receipt of Request to Terminate Gum Uses on Pesticide Registrations Date of publication: May 24, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 100, Page 29957-29959 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-24/p7832.htm Purpose: EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by ABERCO, Inc. to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register. Chemical(s): Propylene Oxide Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0253 must be postmarked no later than June23, 2006. Contact: Susan Bartow, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), telephone number: (703) 603-0065; fax number: (703) 308-8041; e-mail address: bartow.susan@epa.gov.

Title: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State-FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG); Notice of Public Meeting Date of publication: May 24, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 100, Page 29954 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-24/p7931.htm Purpose: The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State-FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) will hold a 2-day meeting, beginning on June 19, 2006 and ending June 20, 2006. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics Chemical(s): N/A Comments: The meeting will be held on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 20, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0465. Contact: Georgia McDuffie, Field and External Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, telephone number: (703) 605-0195; fax number: (703) 308-1850; e-mail address: mcduffie.georgia@epa.gov or Philip H. Gray, SFIREG Executive Secretary, telephone number (802) 472-6956; fax: (802) 472-6957; e-mail address: aapco@plainfield.bypass.com.

Title: Ethoprop; Notice of Receipt of Request to Voluntarily Amend to Terminate Uses of Pesticide Registration Date of publication: May 24, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 100, Page 29959-29961 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-24/p7932.htm Purpose: EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by the registrant, Bayer CropScience, to voluntarily amend its registration to terminate certain uses of a pesticide product containing the emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation of the pesticide ethoprop. The request would terminate the EC formulation of ethoprop use in or on banana, cucumber, pineapple, and tobacco crops. EPA intends to grant this request at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the request, or unless the registrant withdraws its request within this period. Upon acceptance of this request, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. Chemical(s): Ethoprop Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0269, must be received on or before June 23, 2006. Contact: Jacqueline Guerry, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), telephone number: (703) 305-0024; fax number: (703) 308-8005; e-mail address: guerry.jacqueline@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for the Establishment of a Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for the Residues of the Plant-Incorporated Protectants Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Protein and the Genetic Material for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn Commodities Date of publication: May 26, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 102, Page 30400-30401 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-26/p8040.htm Purpose: Monsanto Company, proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn in or on all corn commodities. Chemical(s): Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0299, must be received on or before June 26,2006. Contact: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), telephone number: (703) 308-8715; e-mail address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for the Establishment of a Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for the Residues of the Plant-Incorporated Protectants Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1A.105 Protein and the Genetic Material for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn Commodities Date of publication: May 26, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 102, Page 30401-30403 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-26/p8041.htm2 Purpose: Monsanto Company, proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn in or on all corn commodities. Chemical(s): Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0300, Comments must be received on or before June 26, 2006. Contact: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P telephone number: (703) 308-8715; e-mail address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov.

Title: Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application Date of publication: May 26, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 102, Page 30403-30404 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/May/Day-26/p8042.htm3 Purpose: This notice announces receipt of an application from Monsanto Company requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 protein and the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR245) for its production in MON 89034 corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 proteinand the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR245) for its production in MON 89034 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 protein and the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR39) for its production in MON 88017 corn. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. Chemical(s): Bacillus thuringiensis Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0298, must be received on or before June 26, 2006. Contact: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), telephone number: (703) 308-8715; e-mail address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov

Title: Human Studies Review Board (HSRB); Notification of a Public Teleconference To Review Its Draft Report From the April 4-6, 2006 HSRB Meeting Date of Publication : May 23, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 99, Pages 29624-29626 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-MEETINGS/2006/May/Day-23/m7830.htm Purpose: The EPA Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) announces a public teleconference meeting to discuss its draft HSRB report from the April 4-6, 2006 HSRB meeting. The Teleconference will be held on June 8,2006, from 1:30-4 p.m.(eastern Time). The meeting will take place via telephone only. Chemical(s): N/A Comments: Requests to attend must identify docket ID number EPA-HQ-ORD-2006-0187 in the subject line on the first page of your request. Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral comments for the HSRB to consider during the advisory process. Additional information concerning submission of relevant written or oral comments is provided in Unit I.D. of this notice. Contact: Paul I. Lewis, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA, Office of the Science Advisory (8105), telephone number(202) 564-8381; e-mail address: lewis.paul@epa.gov.

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