Pseudomonas syringae; Registration Review Final Decision; Notice of Availability, 50201-50202 [E9-23218]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 30, 2009 / Notices TABLE 1.—METHYL BROMIDE PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS WITH PENDING REQUESTS FOR AMENDMENT—Continued Registration Number Product Name Company 8622–16 Metabrom 100 ICL-IP America, Inc. 8622–55 Metabrom Q ICL-IP America, Inc. Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for the registrants of the products listed in Table 1 of this unit. TABLE 2.—REGISTRANTS REQUESTING AMENDMENTS EPA Company Number Company Name and Address 5785 Great Lakes Chemical Corporation P.O. Box 2200 West Lafayette, IN 47996–2200 8536 Soil Chemicals Corporation (doing business as Cardinal Professional Products) P.O. Box 782 Hollister, CA 95024– 9487 8622 ICL-IP America, Inc. 95 MacCorkle Avenue, S.W. South Charleston, WV 25303–1411 CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES IV. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? 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 canceled or amended to terminate one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the Federal Register. Thereafter, following the public comment period, the Administrator may approve such a request. V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request and Considerations for Reregistration of Methyl Bromide Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must submit such withdrawal in writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, postmarked before October 30, 2009. This written withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:56 Sep 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 applicable FIFRA section 6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the products(s) have been subject to a previous cancellation action, the effective date of cancellation and all other provisions of any earlier cancellation action are controlling. VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products which are currently in the United States and which were packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation order. In any order issued in response to these requests for amendments to terminate uses, the Agency proposes to include the following provisions for the treatment of any existing stocks of the products identified or referenced in Table 1 in Unit III: All sale or distribution by the registrant of existing stocks labeled for post-harvest alfalfa hay and post-harvest cottonseed uses is prohibited after October 31, 2009, unless that sale or distribution is solely for the purpose of facilitating disposal or export of the product. Existing stocks labeled for post-harvest alfalfa hay and post-harvest cottonseed uses may be sold and distributed by persons other than the registrant until October 31, 2010. Existing stocks labeled for post-harvest alfalfa hay and post-harvest cottonseed uses may be used until all such stocks are exhausted, provided that such use complies with the EPA-approved label of the product. If the request for use termination is granted, the Agency intends to publish the cancellation order in the Federal Register. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: September 22, 2009. Richard P. Keigwin, Jr. Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E9–23458 Filed 9–29–09; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0509; FRL–8435–1] Pseudomonas syringae; Registration Review Final Decision; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50201 SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s final registration review decision for the pesticide Pseudomonas syringae, case 6007. 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: For pesticide specific information, contact: Susanne Cerrelli, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8077; fax number: (703) 308– 7026; e-mail address: cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov. For general information on the registration review program, contact: Kevin Costello, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 5026; fax number: (703) 308–8090; email address: costello.kevin @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 pesticide specific contact 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–2007–0509. Publicly available E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 50202 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 30, 2009 / Notices 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 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 CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES A. What Action is the Agency Taking? In accordance with 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the availability of EPA’s final registration review decision for Pseudomonas syringae, case 6007. The Registration Review Case for Pseudomonas syringae was composed of the following Active Ingredients: Pseudomonas syringae strains ESC-10 and ESC-11 (PC Codes 006441 and 006451) are microbial pesticides that are used to control various molds and rots on harvested apples, cherries, pears, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS (PC Code 006411) is a microbial pesticide that is used to prevent or reduce the growth of frost-forming bacteria on leaves and blossoms of almonds, apples, peaches, pears, tomatoes, cherries, potatoes and strawberries: EPA has deleted the Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS from the registration case pursuant to 40 CFR 155.42(b)(5) because all registrations of all products containing that active ingredient are cancelled. The registrant submitted a voluntary cancellation request for all products containing strain 742RS on April 7, 2008. These proposed voluntary cancellations were published (73 FR 53007, September 12, 2008 FRL–8380–7. No comments were received to support Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS products, and they were cancelled on March 12, 2009. The exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS in or on all raw agricultural commodities when applied as a frost protection agent or biological control agent to growing agricultural crops in accordance with good agricultural practices that is listed in 40 CFR 180.1114 was reassessed on June 3, 2002 and it was determined that VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:56 Sep 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 it meets the FQPA 1996 safety standard. The Agency will take separate action to propose revision of any affected exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS that are not supported for import use only. In accordance with 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 Pseudomonas syringae in light of the FIFRA standard for registration. The Pseudomonas syringae 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 Pseudomonas syringae 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. In accordance with 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket for Pseudomonas syringae will remain open until all actions required in the final decision have been completed. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// 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/ pseudomonas_syringae/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, Pesticides and pests, Registration review. Dated: September 17, 2009. Keith A. Matthews, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E9–23218 Filed 9–29–09; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0567; FRL–8435–3] Pseudomonas fluorescens; Registration Review Final Decision; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s final registration review decision for the pesticide Pseudomonas fluorescens, case 6006. 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: For pesticide-specific information, contact: Susanne Cerrelli, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8077; fax number: (703) 308– 7026; e-mail address: cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov. For general information on the registration review program, contact: Kevin Costello, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 5026; fax number: (703) 308–8090; email address: costello.kevin@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 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0509; FRL-8435-1]


Pseudomonas syringae; 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 Pseudomonas syringae, 
case 6007. 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: For pesticide specific information, 
contact: Susanne Cerrelli, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention 
Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8077; fax number: (703) 308-7026; e-
mail address: cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov.
    For general information on the registration review program, 
contact: Kevin Costello, Special Review and Reregistration Division 
(7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (703) 305-5026; fax number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address: 
costello.kevin @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 pesticide specific contact 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-2007-0509. Publicly 
available

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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 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?

    In accordance with 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's final registration review decision for 
Pseudomonas syringae, case 6007. The Registration Review Case for 
Pseudomonas syringae was composed of the following Active Ingredients:
     Pseudomonas syringae strains ESC-10 and ESC-11 (PC Codes 006441 
and 006451) are microbial pesticides that are used to control various 
molds and rots on harvested apples, cherries, pears, lemons, oranges, 
grapefruit, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
     Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS (PC Code 006411) is a microbial 
pesticide that is used to prevent or reduce the growth of frost-forming 
bacteria on leaves and blossoms of almonds, apples, peaches, pears, 
tomatoes, cherries, potatoes and strawberries:
     EPA has deleted the Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS from the 
registration case pursuant to 40 CFR 155.42(b)(5) because all 
registrations of all products containing that active ingredient are 
cancelled. The registrant submitted a voluntary cancellation request 
for all products containing strain 742RS on April 7, 2008. These 
proposed voluntary cancellations were published (73 FR 53007, September 
12, 2008 FRL-8380-7. No comments were received to support Pseudomonas 
syringae strain 742RS products, and they were cancelled on March 12, 
2009.
     The exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 
Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS in or on all raw agricultural 
commodities when applied as a frost protection agent or biological 
control agent to growing agricultural crops in accordance with good 
agricultural practices that is listed in 40 CFR 180.1114 was reassessed 
on June 3, 2002 and it was determined that it meets the FQPA 1996 
safety standard. The Agency will take separate action to propose 
revision of any affected exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance 
for Pseudomonas syringae strain 742RS that are not supported for import 
use only.
     In accordance with 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 
Pseudomonas syringae in light of the FIFRA standard for registration. 
The Pseudomonas syringae 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 Pseudomonas syringae 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.
     In accordance with 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case 
docket for Pseudomonas syringae will remain open until all actions 
required in the final decision have been completed.
     Background on the registration review program is provided at: 
https://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/pseudomonas_syringae/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, Pesticides and pests, Registration 
review.

    Dated: September 17, 2009.
Keith A. Matthews,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E9-23218 Filed 9-29-09; 8:45 a.m.]
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