Alkyl trimethylenediamines, Bioban P-1487, Copper 8-quinolinolate, Napthenate Salts, Octhilinone, and the Trimethoxysilyl Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Compounds Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability, 37951-37954 [E8-15008]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Notices II. Authority EPA is initiating its reviews of the pesticides identified in this document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the registrations of pesticides are to be periodically reviewed. The goal is a review of a pesticide’s registration every 15 years. Under FIFRA section 3(a), a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in or on food. III. Registration Reviews A. What Action is the Agency Taking? As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is periodically reviewing pesticide registrations to assure that they continue 37951 to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration—that is, they can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. The implementing regulations establishing the procedures for registration review appear at 40 CFR part 155. A pesticide’s registration review begins when the Agency establishes a docket for the pesticide’s registration review case and opens the docket for public review and comment. At present, EPA is opening registration review dockets for the cases identified in the following table. TABLE—REGISTRATION REVIEW DOCKETS OPENING Registration Review Case Name and Number jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES L-Lactic Acid; Case # 6062 EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–[insert Docket ID no.] B. Docket Content 1. Review dockets. The registration review dockets contain information that the Agency may consider in the course of the registration review. The Agency may include information from its files including, but not limited to, the following information: • An overview of the registration review case status. • A list of current product registrations and registrants. • Federal Register notices regarding any pending registration actions. • Federal Register notices regarding current or pending tolerances. • Risk assessments. • Bibliographies concerning current registrations. • Summaries of incident data. • Any other pertinent data or information. Each docket contains a document summarizing what the Agency currently knows about the pesticide case and a preliminary work plan for anticipated data and assessment needs. Additional documents provide more detailed information. During this public comment period, the Agency is asking that interested persons identify any additional information they believe the Agency should consider during the registration reviews of these pesticides. The Agency identifies in each docket the areas where public comment is specifically requested, though comment in any area is welcome. 2. Other related information. More information on these cases, including the active ingredients for each case, may be located in the registration review VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:51 Jul 01, 2008 Pesticide Docket ID Number Jkt 214001 schedule on the Agency’s website at https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/schedule.htm. Information on the Agency’s registration review program and its implementing regulation may be seen at https:// www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review. 3. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or information in response to this document. To be considered during a pesticide’s registration review, the submitted data or information must meet the following requirements: • To ensure that EPA will consider data or information submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider data or information submitted at a later date. • The data or information submitted must be presented in a legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or electronic form. • Submitters must clearly identify the source of any submitted data or information. • Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However, submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider the data or PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Chemical Review Manager OR RAL, Telephone Number, E-mail Address Andrew Bryceland, (703) bryceland.andrew@epa.gov 305–6928; information in the pesticide’s registration review. • As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions required in the final decision on the registration review case have been completed. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: June 25, 2008. W. Michael McDavit, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E8–15012 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0416; FRL–8367–4] Alkyl trimethylenediamines, Bioban P1487, Copper 8-quinolinolate, Napthenate Salts, Octhilinone, and the Trimethoxysilyl Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Compounds Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 37952 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Notices pesticides Alkyl trimethylenediamines (ATMDs), bioban P-1487, copper 8quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds and opens a public comment period on these documents. The Agency’s risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the dockets for these pesticides. The ATMDs are used as microbicides, bacteriocides, and molluscides. Bioban P-1487 is used as a materials preservative and as a microbial growth inhibitor of slimeforming fungi and bacteria. Copper 8quinolinolate is used as an algaecide, bactericide and fungicide. The naphthenate salts are used as fungicides, microbiocides/microbiostats, and algaecides. Octhilinone is used as an industrial mildewcide, microbiocide, fungicide and bacteriocide. The quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are used as bacteriastat, fungistat, antimicrobial and algaestat. EPA has reviewed ATMD, bioban P1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds 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. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number, chemical name and contact persons, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0416 and the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:51 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 docket number specific to the pesticide of interest as shown in the table in Unit.II. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or email. The regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Advanced Search,’’ then ‘‘Docket Search.’’ Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the ‘‘Submit’’ button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed for the pesticide of interest in the table to Unit.II. below. 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 for the pesticide of interest in the table to Unit.II. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Notices your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. Chemical Name Docket ID Number II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number, and the chemical name for the pesticide of interest, as shown in the table. Chemical Review Manager, Telephone Number, E-mail Address Division ATMD EPA–HQ–OPP–20070537 Antimicrobials Division (7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001, fax number: (703) 308–8481. ShaRon Carlisle, (703) 308–6427, carlisle.sharon@epa.gov Bioban P-1487 EPA–HQ–OPP–20070402 Do. Diane Isbell, (703) 308–8154, isbell.diane@epa.gov Copper 8-quinolinolate EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0556 Do. Kathryn Jakob, (703) 305–0012, jakob.kathryn@epa.gov Naphthenate Salts EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0589 Do. Diane Isbell, (703) 308–8154, isbell.diane@epa.gov Octhilinone EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0415 Do. Kathryn Jakob, (703) 305–0012, jakob.kathryn@epa.gov EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0831 Do. Diane Isbell, (703) 308–8154, isbell.diane@epa.gov Trimethoxysilyl Quaternary Chloride Compounds Ammonium III. Background jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 37953 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 REDs for the pesticides, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. ATMDs are used in industrial processes and water systems: oilfield/ petrochemical injection water systems; industrial recirculating water cooling systems; non-potable industrial waters; other industrial processing water systems; petroleum transport systems, storage systems and subsurface equipment; natural gas well gathering systems and pipelines; and well completion, packer, stimulation and workover fluids to control microbes, bacteria, or mollusks. Bioban P-1487 is applied to industrial processes and water systems such as metalworking fluids; oil storage tank bottom water, fuel storage tank bottom water; and to diesel oil, fuel oil, gasoline, and kerosene, as a VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:51 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 hydrocarbon preservative to inhibit microorganism growth. As a materials preservative, bioban P-1487 is formulated into products such as metal die cast lubricants, corrosion inhibiting metal coatings, mold-release agents, and fuel conditioners. Copper 8-quinolinolate is used as a materials preservative and as a wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain copper 8-quinolinolate include in-can paint preservation, pulp and paperboard, kraft paper, adhesives and glues. Copper 8-quinolinolate is also used as an industrial wood preservative (non-pressure dipping/ immersion and pressure methods) to control sapstain and to protect against mold and mildew in soft-wood or hardwood lumber. The naphthenate salts are used in industrial and commercial wood preservation for non-pressure (dip/ brush/spray) and pressure treatments (vacuum/full-cell) used to protect against fungal rot, decay, termites and wood-boring insects in unfinished wood and various fabricated wood products. In addition, textile preservation is limited to industrial textiles and certain military specified treatments for cellulose-based cotton, canvas, tents/ tarps, ropes, cordage and nets. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Octhilinone is used as a materials preservative; as an industrial mildewcide for cooling tower and air washer water systems; and as a wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain octhilinone include fabrics and textiles, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and rubbers and plastics. Octhilinone is also used for metalworking fluid preservation, hydraulic fluid preservation, and industrial process and water systems including air washer water and flowthru cooling towers. As a wood preservative, octhilinone is used as an antisapstain drench to debarked logs. The quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are used as materials preservatives for paints (in can), coatings, textiles, sails, ropes, fire hose, concrete additive, roofing materials, filter media and polyurethane foam and cellulose products and cleaning buffers. The chemical is also formulated to provide residual fungistatic activity in household and domestic dwellings on hard non-porous surfaces, bathroom premises (hard non-porous surfaces), and in garbage cans. EPA has determined that the data base to support reregistration is substantially complete and that products containing ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8- E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 37954 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Notices quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are eligible for reregistration, provided the risks are mitigated either in the manner described in the REDs or by another means that achieves equivalent risk reduction. 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 REDs 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 ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds. 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 its uses, risks, and other factors, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds were reviewed through the modified 4–Phase process. Through this process, EPA worked extensively with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory decisions for ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds. 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. The Agency is issuing the ATMD, bioban P1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds REDs for public comment. This comment period is intended to provide an additional opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating any necessary amendments to the REDs. All comments should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be received by EPA on or before the comment date. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:51 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 These comments will become part of the Agency Docket for ATMD, bioban P1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPAis not required to consider these late comments. The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the closing date and will provide a response to comments memorandum in the docket and regulations.gov. If any comment significantly affects the document, EPA also will publish an amendment to the REDs in the Federal Register. In the absence of substantive comments requiring changes, the ATMD, bioban P1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds REDs will be implemented as now presented. 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 productspecific 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: June 17, 2008. Frank Sanders, Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E8–15008 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 08–1417] Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Enforcement Bureau (the ‘‘Bureau’’) debars Mr. Rafael G. Adame from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ‘‘E-Rate Program’’) for a period of three years SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 based on his conviction of wire fraud in connection with his participation in the program. The Bureau takes this action to protect the E-Rate Program from waste, fraud and abuse. Debarment commences on the date Mr. Rafael G. Adame receives the debarment letter or July 2, 2008, whichever date come first, for a period of three years. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Lee, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4–C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Diana Lee may be contacted by phone at (202) 418– 0843 or e-mail at diana.lee@fcc.gov. If Ms. Lee is unavailable, you may contact Ms. Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, by telephone at (202) 418–1420 and by email at vickie.robinson@fcc.gov. The Bureau debarred Mr. Rafael G. Adame from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism for a period of three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 08–1417, which was mailed to Mr. Rafael G. Adame and released on June 13, 2008. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portal II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. In addition, the complete text is available on the FCC’s Web site at https://www.fcc.gov. The text may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating inspection and copying during regular business hours at the contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portal II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B420, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488–5300 or (800) 378– 3160, facsimile (202) 488–5563, or via email https://www.bcpiweb.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Communications Commission. Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. The debarment letter, which attached the suspension letter, follows: June 13, 2008. DA 08–1417 Via Certified Mail; Return Receipt Requested and Facsimile (956–664–2703). Mr. Rafael G. Adame, c/o Eric Samuel Jarvis, Esq., Alvarez & Jarvis, PC, 6521 N. 10th Street, Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504, EMail: eric@alvarezandjarvis.com. E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0416; FRL-8367-4]


Alkyl trimethylenediamines, Bioban P-1487, Copper 8-
quinolinolate, Napthenate Salts, Octhilinone, and the Trimethoxysilyl 
Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Compounds Reregistration Eligibility 
Decisions; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration 
Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the

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pesticides Alkyl trimethylenediamines (ATMDs), bioban P-1487, copper 8-
quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds and opens a public comment 
period on these documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other 
related documents also are available in the dockets for these 
pesticides. The ATMDs are used as microbicides, bacteriocides, and 
molluscides. Bioban P-1487 is used as a materials preservative and as a 
microbial growth inhibitor of slime-forming fungi and bacteria. Copper 
8-quinolinolate is used as an algaecide, bactericide and fungicide. The 
naphthenate salts are used as fungicides, microbiocides/microbiostats, 
and algaecides. Octhilinone is used as an industrial mildewcide, 
microbiocide, fungicide and bacteriocide. The quaternary ammonium 
chloride compounds are used as bacteriastat, fungistat, antimicrobial 
and algaestat.
    EPA has reviewed ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, 
napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary 
ammonium chloride compounds 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 2, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number, chemical name and contact persons, by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South 
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only 
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special 
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The 
Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0416 and the 
docket number specific to the pesticide of interest as shown in the 
table in Unit.II. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be 
included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line 
at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access'' system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information 
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, 
your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part 
of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the 
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name and other contact information in the body of your 
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic 
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of 
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index 
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket 
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the 
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov 
website to view the docket index or access available documents. 
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly 
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted 
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available 
only in hard copy form. 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed for the pesticide of 
interest in the table to Unit.II. below.

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 for the pesticide of interest in the table to Unit.II.

B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    1.  Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information 
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, 
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying 
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to 
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and 
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information 
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you 
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your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and 
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of 
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.

II. Docket ID Numbers

    When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number, and the 
chemical name for the pesticide of interest, as shown in the table.


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                                                                                             Chemical Review
            Chemical Name                  Docket ID Number             Division            Manager, Telephone
                                                                                          Number, E-mail Address
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ATMD                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0537     Antimicrobials Division  ShaRon Carlisle,
                                                                 (7510P),                (703) 308-6427,
                                                                Office of Pesticide      carlisle.sharon@epa.gov
                                                                 Programs,.
                                                                Environmental
                                                                 Protection Agency,.
                                                                1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
                                                                 NW.,.
                                                                Washington, DC 20460-
                                                                 0001,.
                                                                fax number: (703) 308-
                                                                 8481..
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Bioban P-1487                          EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0402     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
                                                                                         (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         isbell.diane@epa.gov
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Copper 8-quinolinolate                 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0556     Do.                      Kathryn Jakob,
                                                                                         (703) 305-0012,
                                                                                         jakob.kathryn@epa.gov
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Naphthenate Salts                      EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0589     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
                                                                                         (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         isbell.diane@epa.gov
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Octhilinone                            EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0415     Do.                      Kathryn Jakob,
                                                                                         (703) 305-0012,
                                                                                         jakob.kathryn@epa.gov
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Trimethoxysilyl Quaternary Ammonium    EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0831     Do.                      Diane Isbell,
 Chloride Compounds                                                                      (703) 308-8154,
                                                                                         isbell.diane@epa.gov
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III. 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 REDs for the pesticides, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-
quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds under section 4(g)(2)(A) of 
FIFRA.
    ATMDs are used in industrial processes and water systems: oilfield/
petrochemical injection water systems; industrial recirculating water 
cooling systems; non-potable industrial waters; other industrial 
processing water systems; petroleum transport systems, storage systems 
and subsurface equipment; natural gas well gathering systems and 
pipelines; and well completion, packer, stimulation and workover fluids 
to control microbes, bacteria, or mollusks.
    Bioban P-1487 is applied to industrial processes and water systems 
such as metalworking fluids; oil storage tank bottom water, fuel 
storage tank bottom water; and to diesel oil, fuel oil, gasoline, and 
kerosene, as a hydrocarbon preservative to inhibit microorganism 
growth. As a materials preservative, bioban P-1487 is formulated into 
products such as metal die cast lubricants, corrosion inhibiting metal 
coatings, mold-release agents, and fuel conditioners.
    Copper 8-quinolinolate is used as a materials preservative and as a 
wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain copper 8-
quinolinolate include in-can paint preservation, pulp and paperboard, 
kraft paper, adhesives and glues. Copper 8-quinolinolate is also used 
as an industrial wood preservative (non-pressure dipping/immersion and 
pressure methods) to control sapstain and to protect against mold and 
mildew in soft-wood or hard-wood lumber.
    The naphthenate salts are used in industrial and commercial wood 
preservation for non-pressure (dip/brush/spray) and pressure treatments 
(vacuum/full-cell) used to protect against fungal rot, decay, termites 
and wood-boring insects in unfinished wood and various fabricated wood 
products. In addition, textile preservation is limited to industrial 
textiles and certain military specified treatments for cellulose-based 
cotton, canvas, tents/tarps, ropes, cordage and nets.
    Octhilinone is used as a materials preservative; as an industrial 
mildewcide for cooling tower and air washer water systems; and as a 
wood preservative. Examples of materials that can contain octhilinone 
include fabrics and textiles, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and 
rubbers and plastics. Octhilinone is also used for metalworking fluid 
preservation, hydraulic fluid preservation, and industrial process and 
water systems including air washer water and flow-thru cooling towers. 
As a wood preservative, octhilinone is used as an antisapstain drench 
to debarked logs.
    The quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are used as materials 
preservatives for paints (in can), coatings, textiles, sails, ropes, 
fire hose, concrete additive, roofing materials, filter media and 
polyurethane foam and cellulose products and cleaning buffers. The 
chemical is also formulated to provide residual fungistatic activity in 
household and domestic dwellings on hard non-porous surfaces, bathroom 
premises (hard non-porous surfaces), and in garbage cans.
    EPA has determined that the data base to support reregistration is 
substantially complete and that products containing ATMD, bioban P-
1487, copper 8-

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quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are eligible for reregistration, 
provided the risks are mitigated either in the manner described in the 
REDs or by another means that achieves equivalent risk reduction. 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 REDs 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 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds.
    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 its uses, risks, and other factors, ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 
8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl 
quaternary ammonium chloride compounds were reviewed through the 
modified 4-Phase process. Through this process, EPA worked extensively 
with stakeholders and the public to reach the regulatory decisions for 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds.
    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. The Agency is issuing the ATMD, 
bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, octhilinone, 
and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride compounds REDs for 
public comment. This comment period is intended to provide an 
additional opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating 
any necessary amendments to the REDs. All comments should be submitted 
using the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be received by EPA on or 
before the comment date. These comments will become part of the Agency 
Docket for ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate 
salts, octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium 
chloride compounds. Comments received after the close of the comment 
period will be marked ``late.'' EPAis not required to consider these 
late comments.
    The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the 
closing date and will provide a response to comments memorandum in the 
docket and regulations.gov. If any comment significantly affects the 
document, EPA also will publish an amendment to the REDs in the Federal 
Register. In the absence of substantive comments requiring changes, the 
ATMD, bioban P-1487, copper 8-quinolinolate, napthenate salts, 
octhilinone, and the trimethoxysilyl quaternary ammonium chloride 
compounds REDs will be implemented as now presented.

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: June 17, 2008.
Frank Sanders,
Director, Antimicrobials Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-15008 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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