The Allethrins Reregistration Eligibility Decision, 54662-54663 [E7-18789]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 54662 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 26, 2007 / Notices https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ reregistration/REDs/ddvp_ired.pdf). The IRED was based in part on an irrevocable request from Amvac Chemical Corporation (Amvac), the sole technical product registrant, to cancel certain uses and include additional pest strip label restrictions on the DDVP technical product labels. Pursuant to section 6(f) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136d(f)(1), on June 30, 2006, the Agency published a notice in the Federal Register that it had received the request and sought comment on EPA’s intention to grant the request and cancel the specified uses. (71 FR 37570)(FRL– 8075–2). On October 20, 2006, EPA issued the final cancellation order granting Amvac’s request. (71 FR 61968)(FRL–8075–8). Specifically on May 9, 2006, Amvac submitted to EPA a request for cancellation of several existing DDVP products, uses and application methods, including the 100 gram pest strip, the total release fogger, use on lawn, turf and ornamentals, residential crack and crevice use, and hand held fogger applications in mushroom houses, greenhouses, and warehouses. Amvac also requested several label amendments further restricting residential use of pest strips and adding personal protective equipment requirements and more protective reentry intervals for mushroom and greenhouse uses. The added restrictions on the use of the pest strip products provided, among other things, that large pest strips could no longer be used in homes except for garages, attics, crawl spaces, and sheds that are occupied for less than 4 hours per day. For a full description of the registrant’s request, see the May 9, 2006 letter from AMVAC to EPA in the DDVP Special Review docket (EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0396). Subsequently, in early March, 2007, Amvac also requested the voluntary cancellation of all its pet collar and bait registrations and deletion of those uses from its technical label. Pursuant to section 6(f) of FIFRA, Amvac’s requests to cancel the pet collar and bait registrations as well as deleting such uses from the technical label were published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2007. (72 FR 13786)(FRL– 8120–7). On June 27, 2007, EPA granted Amvac’s request and issued a final cancellation order for the pet collar and bait registrations. (72 FR 35235)(FRL– 8127–5). This proposal to conclude Special Review is based upon the label amendments requested by Amvac (as set forth in the May 9, 2006 letter) and EPA’s determination that DDVP is eligible for reregistration as set forth in VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Sep 25, 2007 Jkt 211001 the June 30, 2006 IRED as well as the section 6(f) cancellations discussed above. In sum, the Agency has determined that potential liver and cancer effects are no longer risks of concern, and based on the IRED and subsequent label changes that the cholinesterase inhibition issues have been adequately addressed through cancellations and other mitigation actions which limit exposure to DDVP. This Notice therefore proposes to terminate the DDVP Special Review based on the Agency’s determination that all risks of concern identified in the PD 1 and earlier PD 2/ 3 have been satisfactorily addressed. Again, termination of this Special Review does not prejudice the Agency’s review of the petition to cancel DDVP registrations and revoke DDVP tolerances, which will proceed separately and, if the Agency were to agree with the petition in whole or in part, could result in changes to the terms and conditions of DDVP registrations. For a complete description of the toxicity endpoints and risk assessment, see the DDVP Revised Human Health Risk Assessment, dated June 22, 2006, available in the DDVP reregistration docket (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2002–0302) at https:// www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the allethrin series of pesticides (bioallethrin, esbiol, esbiothrin, and pynamin forte). The Agency’s risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the allethrins docket. The allethrins are synthetic pyrethroids used as insecticides on both indoor (residential and commercial) and outdoor (residential, commercial, and recreational) use sites. EPA has reviewed the allethrins through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Molly Clayton, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 603– 0522; fax number: (703) 308–7070; e-mail address: clayton.molly@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: III. Evaluation of Comments to PD 1 See section III.G of the September 1995 PD 2/3 for the evaluation of public comments received on the PD 1. This document is available in the DDVP Special Review docket (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2006–0396) at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7508P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. 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, 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. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: September 19, 2007. Peter Caulkins, Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–18861 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0986; FRL–8144–8] The Allethrins Reregistration Eligibility Decision Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. General Information 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–2007–0986. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// 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. 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The allethrins are synthetic pyrethroids used as insecticides on both indoor (residential and commercial) and outdoor (residential, commercial, and recreational) use sites. EPA has determined that the database to support reregistration is substantially complete and that products containing the allethrins are eligible for reregistration, provided the risks are mitigated in the manner described in the RED. Upon submission of any required product specific data under section 4(g)(2)(B) of FIFRA and any necessary changes to the registration and labeling (either to address concerns identified in the RED or as a result of product specific data), EPA will make a final reregistration decision under section 4(g)(2)(C) of FIFRA for products containing the allethrins. Although the allethrins RED was signed on June 30, 2007, certain components of the document, which did not affect the final regulatory decision, were undergoing final editing at that time. These components, including the table of contents and the summary of labeling changes, have been added to the allethrins RED document. None of these additions or changes alter the conclusions documented in the June 30, 2007 allethrins RED. EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The Agency’s Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL–7357–9) explains that in conducting these programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide. Due to their uses, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Sep 25, 2007 Jkt 211001 risk, and other factors, the allethrins were reviewed through the modified 4– Phase public participation process. Through this process, EPA worked extensively with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory decisions for the allethrins. The reregistration program is being conducted under congressionally mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely decisions and to involve the public. Few comments were received during the earlier comment periods for this reregistration case, and the issues related to this pesticide were resolved through consultations with stakeholders. The Agency therefore is issuing the allethrins RED without a comment period. B. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA, as amended, directs that, after submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, ‘‘the Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient are eligible for reregistration,’’ before calling in product specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering products or taking other ‘‘appropriate regulatory action.’’ List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: August 21, 2007. Margaret J. Rice, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–18789 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Sunshine Act Meeting Notice of Partially Open Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Ex-Im Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0986; FRL-8144-8]


The Allethrins Reregistration Eligibility Decision

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration 
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the allethrin series of pesticides 
(bioallethrin, esbiol, esbiothrin, and pynamin forte). The Agency's 
risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the 
allethrins docket. The allethrins are synthetic pyrethroids used as 
insecticides on both indoor (residential and commercial) and outdoor 
(residential, commercial, and recreational) use sites. EPA has reviewed 
the allethrins through the public participation process that the Agency 
uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and 
tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is 
ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Molly Clayton, Special Review and 
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 603-0522; fax 
number: (703) 308-7070; e-mail address: clayton.molly@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, 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-2007-0986. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket at https://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

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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 https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. Background

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to 
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA 
has completed a RED for the allethrins series of pesticides under 
section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. The allethrins are synthetic pyrethroids 
used as insecticides on both indoor (residential and commercial) and 
outdoor (residential, commercial, and recreational) use sites. EPA has 
determined that the database to support reregistration is substantially 
complete and that products containing the allethrins are eligible for 
reregistration, provided the risks are mitigated in the manner 
described in the RED. Upon submission of any required product specific 
data under section 4(g)(2)(B) of FIFRA and any necessary changes to the 
registration and labeling (either to address concerns identified in the 
RED or as a result of product specific data), EPA will make a final 
reregistration decision under section 4(g)(2)(C) of FIFRA for products 
containing the allethrins.
    Although the allethrins RED was signed on June 30, 2007, certain 
components of the document, which did not affect the final regulatory 
decision, were undergoing final editing at that time. These components, 
including the table of contents and the summary of labeling changes, 
have been added to the allethrins RED document. None of these additions 
or changes alter the conclusions documented in the June 30, 2007 
allethrins RED.
    EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all 
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The 
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public 
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 
2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these 
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be 
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of 
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide. 
Due to their uses, risk, and other factors, the allethrins were 
reviewed through the modified 4-Phase public participation process. 
Through this process, EPA worked extensively with stakeholders and the 
public to reach the regulatory decisions for the allethrins.
    The reregistration program is being conducted under congressionally 
mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely 
decisions and to involve the public. Few comments were received during 
the earlier comment periods for this reregistration case, and the 
issues related to this pesticide were resolved through consultations 
with stakeholders. The Agency therefore is issuing the allethrins RED 
without a comment period.

B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA, as amended, directs that, after 
submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, ``the 
Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active 
ingredient are eligible for reregistration,'' before calling in product 
specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering 
products or taking other ``appropriate regulatory action.''

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: August 21, 2007.
 Margaret J. Rice,
 Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-18789 Filed 9-25-07; 8:45 am]
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