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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0737; FRL–9920–77]
Benefits of Neonicotinoid Seed
Treatment to Soybean Production;
Reopening of Comment Period
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment
period.
AGENCY:
EPA issued a notice in the
Federal Register of October 22, 2014,
concerning the assessment the Agency
conducted as part of its ongoing reevaluation of clothianidin,
imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam under
the registration review program. This
assessment examines the use of
clothianidin, imidacloprid, and
thiamethoxam seed treatments in terms
of the extent of use and the pests
targeted in order to characterize overall
benefits to soybean production
nationwide. In response to requests, the
EPA is reopening the public comment
period of EPA’s analysis of Benefits of
Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments to
Soybean Production. This document
reopens the comment period for 30 days
to January 23, 2015.
DATES: Comments, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–
OPP–2014–0737, must be received on or
before January 23, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed
instructions provided under ADDRESSES
in the Federal Register document of
October 22, 2014 (79 FR 63118) (FRL–
9917–55).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
pesticide specific information, contact:
Carissa Cyran, Pesticide Re-Evaluation
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone
number: (703) 347–8781; email address:
cyran.carissa@epa.gov.
For general information on the
registration review program, contact:
Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone
number: (703) 308–8015; email address:
dumas.richard@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
document reopens the public comment
period established in the Federal
Register document of October, 22, 2014.
In that document, the Agency
announced that it had conducted an
assessment as part of its ongoing reevaluation of clothianidin,
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imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam under
the registration review program. This
assessment examines the use of
clothianidin, imidacloprid, and
thiamethoxam seed treatments in terms
of the extent of use and the pests
targeted in order to characterize overall
benefits to soybean production
nationwide. EPA is hereby reopening
the comment period for 30 days, to
January 24, 2015.
To submit comments, or access the
docket, please follow the detailed
instructions provided under ADDRESSES
in the Federal Register document of
October 22, 2014. If you have questions,
consult the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: December 17, 2014.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0817; FRL–9919–30]
Registration Review Final and Interim
Decisions; Notice of Availability
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
availability of EPA’s final/interim
registration review decisions.
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:
The Chemical Review Manager for the
pesticide of interest identified in the
table in Unit II.A.
For general information on the
registration review program, contact:
Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone
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number: (703) 308–8015; email address:
dumas.richard@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?
The docket for this action, identified
by docket identification (ID) number
EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0817, is available
at https://www.regulations.gov or at the
Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the
Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the
Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,
and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
the visitor instructions and additional
information about the docket available
at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
II. What action is the Agency taking?
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this
notice announces the availability of
EPA’s final/interim registration review
decision for 4-CPA & salts (Case 2115),
Acetaminophen (Case 7610), Allethrins
(Case 0473), Clofentezine (Case 7602),
Cyromazine (Case 7439), Fosthiazate
(Case 7604), Hexythiazox (Case 7404),
Lactofen (Case 7210), Macleaya Extract
(Case 7024), Trinexapac-ethyl (Case
7228), and Quizalofop (Case 7215).
Pursuant to 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 for 4-CPA & salts (Case
2115), Acetaminophen (Case 7610),
Allethrins (Case 0473), Clofentezine
(Case 7602), Cyromazine (Case 7439),
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Fosthiazate (Case 7604), Hexythiazox
(Case 7404), Lactofen (Case 7210),
Macleaya Extract (Case 7024),
Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and
Quizalofop (Case 7215) in light of the
FIFRA standard for registration. For 4CPA & salts (Case 2115), Allethrins
(Case 0473). Clofentezine (Case 7602),
Cyromazine (Case 7439), Fosthiazate
(Case 7604), Hexythiazox (Case 7404),
Lactofen (Case 7210), Macleaya Extract
(Case 7024), Trinexapac-ethyl (Case
7228), and Quizalofop (Case 7215), the
Final/Interim Decision documents in
the docket describe the Agency’s
rationale for issuing a registration
review final/interim decision for each of
these pesticides.
In addition to the final/interim
registration review decision document,
the registration review docket for 4-CPA
& salts, Acetaminophen, Clofentezine,
Cyromazine, Fosthiazate, Hexythiazox,
Lactofen, Macleaya Extract, Trinexapacethyl, and Quizalofop also includes
other relevant documents related to the
registration review of this case. The
proposed final/interim registration
review decisions were posted to the
docket and the public was invited to
submit any comments or new
information.
REGISTRATION REVIEW FINAL AND INTERIM DECISIONS
Pesticide docket ID No.
4-CPA (Case 2115) .........................
Acetaminophen (Case 7610) ...........
Allethrins (Case 0473) .....................
Clofentezine (Case 7602) ................
Cyromazine (Case 7439) .................
Fosthiazate (Case 7604) .................
Hexythiazox (Case 7404) ................
Lactofen (Case 7210) ......................
Macleaya Extract (Case 7024) ........
Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228) .........
Quizalofop (Case 7215) ...................
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Registration review case name and
No.
EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0544
EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0145
EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0022
EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0240
EPA HQ–OPP–2006–0108
EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0267
EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0114
EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–0287
EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0172
EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0657
EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–1089
EPA addresses the comments or
information received during the 60-day
comment period in the discussion for
each pesticide listed in this document.
During the 60-day comment period, no
public comments were received for
fosthiazate or 4–CPA, while cyromazine,
hexythiazox and macleaya extract each
received a single comment from the
Center for Biological Diversity which
did not affect the Agency’s interim
decisions.
4–CPA (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for 4–CPA
(EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0544) opened in a
notice published in the Federal Register
of September 24, 2014 (79 FR 57084)
(FRL–9916–39). 4–CPA is a plant
growth regulator registered for use
exclusively as a soaking agent for mung
bean sprouts in greenhouse operations
to prevent root formation. EPA
conducted a qualitative assessment for
both human health and environmental
fate and ecological risks. No risks of
concern were identified and the Agency
has made a ‘‘no effect’’ determination
for federally listed endangered and
threatened (listed) species as well as a
‘‘no habitat modification’’ determination
for all designated critical habitat. In this
Interim Registration Review Decision,
EPA is not making human health or
environmental safety findings
associated with the Endocrine Disrupter
Screening Program (EDSP) for 4–CPA.
Before completing this Registration
Review, the Agency will make an EDSP
FFDCA section 408(p) determination.
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Chemical review manager, telephone number, email address
Miguel Zavala, 703–347–0504, zavala.miguel@epa.gov.
Bonnie Adler, 703–308–8523, adler.bonnie@epa.gov.
Marianne Mannix, 703–347–0275, mannix.marianne@epa.gov.
Wilhelmena Livingston, 703–308–8025, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov.
James Parker, 703–306–0469, parker.james@epa.gov.
James Parker, 703–306–0469, parker.james@epa.gov.
Miguel Zavala, 703–347–0504, zavala.miguel@epa.gov.
Kelly Ballard, 703–305–8126, ballard.kelly@epa.gov.
Susan Bartow, 703–603–0065, bartow.susan@epa.gov.
Brittany Pruitt, 703–347–0289, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov.
Khue Nguyen, 703–347–0248, nguyen.khue@epa.gov.
Acetaminophen (Final Registration
Review Decision). Acetaminophen (also
known as the active ingredient in
Tylenol) is registered for use as a
vertebrate pesticide to control the
invasive brown tree snake in Guam. The
snakes ingest baited mice, which are
lethal to the snake. There are no
registered food/feed uses for
acetaminophen, and no tolerances have
been established. The Agency
conducted an ecological risk and
endangered species assessment for
acetaminophen, and concluded, based
on the limited opportunities for nontarget species to be exposed, that there
are no risks of concern for native, nontarget organisms associated with the
pesticidal use of acetaminophen.
Furthermore, the Agency made a ‘‘no
effects’’ determination for all federally
listed species and a ‘‘no adverse
modification of critical habitat’’
determination. A human health risk
assessment was not conducted due to
acetaminophen’s well-studied
pharmaceutical use and the extremely
limited opportunities for human
exposure from its pesticidal use on
Guam. In addition, EPA recently has
determined that acetaminophen is
exempt from requirements of the
endocrine disruptor screening program.
The Agency proposed in June of 2014
that risk mitigation measures were not
needed, and several comments were
received in support of that decision.
This notice finalizes the Agency’s
registration review decision on
acetaminophen.
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Allethrins (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for the
allethrin stereoisomers (EPA–HQ–OPP–
20 1 0–0022) opened in a notice
published in the Federal Register of
March 30, 2010 (75 FR 16117) (FRL–
8814–4). The allethrin stereoisomers
include bioallethrin, esbiol, esbiothrin,
and pynamin forte. All allethrins
registrations, with the exception of three
products (71910–2, 71910–3, and
71910–4) were cancelled effective
December 2016. The only remaining
registered uses of allethrins are
impregnated mats for control of flying
pests such as mosquitoes.
There are no occupational, food or
feed uses of allethrins. EPA conducted
draft assessments for human health risks
and ecological risks for the purposes of
registration review. No risks of concern
were identified in the human health risk
assessment. The ecological risk
assessment indicated that there was no
reasonable expectation for the
remaining registered uses of allethrins
stereoisomers to cause direct or indirect
adverse effects to threatened and
endangered species. A ‘‘no effect’’
determination was made for all federally
listed species as well as a ‘‘no habitat
modification’’ determination made for
all designated critical habitat. The
allethrins stereoisomers have not been
evaluated under the EDSP. Therefore,
the Agency’s final registration review
decision is dependent upon the result of
the evaluation of potential endocrine
disrupter risk. Pending the outcome of
this action, EPA is issuing an interim
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registration review decision for
allethrins.
Clofentezine (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for
clofentezine (EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–
0240) opened in a notice published in
the Federal Register of March 2007 (72
FR 14548) (FRL–8118–3). Clofentezine
is an acaricide registered for use to
control mites. It is a liquid formulation
for use on almonds, apples, apricots,
cherries, Christmas trees (except
California) and Christmas tree
plantations, grapes (except New York),
nectarines, ornamentals (greenhouse
and outdoor), peaches, pears,
persimmons, and walnuts. There are
currently no registered residential uses
of clofentezine. The Agency conducted
a human health risk assessment and did
not identify any risks of concern. The
ecological risk assessment determined
that all outdoor uses of clofentezine can
potentially lead to direct adverse effects
to listed and non-listed birds. As birds
serve as surrogates to reptiles and
terrestrial-phase amphibians, risk to
these taxa is also a possibility. The use
of clofentezine is not expected to pose
a risk to foraging (adult) bees; however,
there is a potential for risk to non-listed
and listed terrestrial arthropods because
of adverse effects to reproduction and
development. To address this
uncertainty, the Agency is requiring a
chronic honey bee larval toxicity test to
determine any reproductive effects to
pollinators. This interim decision does
not cover the EDSP component of the
clofentezine registration review case.
Additionally, the ecological risk
assessment for clofentezine did not
come to a conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’ to
some listed species. Therefore,
consultation with the Fish and Wildlife
Service on the potential risk of
clofentezine to some listed species will
be necessary. The Agency’s final
registration review decision for
clofentezine will occur after an EDSP
FFDCA Section 408(p) determination,
and after the result of the Section 7
Endangered Species consultation with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as
well as an assessment on the non-target
exposure to bees.
Cyromazine (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for
cyromazine (EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0108)
opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of March 28, 2007 (72
FR 14548) (FRL–8118–3). Cyromazine is
a triazine which acts as an insect growth
regulator. Cyromazine is registered for
use on several agricultural crops such as
beans, peppers, and tomatoes; it is
registered for use on indoor
ornamentals, and to control flies in
manure. There are no residential uses
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for cyromazine. EPA conducted a
human health occupational risk
assessment and did not identify any
risks of concern. The ecological risk
assessment identified potential risks to
several taxa including birds, mammals,
and bees. To mitigate potential
ecological risks, the Agency will
increase the application interval for
cyromazine use on potatoes; add label
language for the onion seed treatment
use; add precautionary label language to
reduce risk to bees; and, increase the
minimum droplet size for aerial
applications. These changes will reduce
estimated risks. The Agency did not
reach a conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’ to any
listed species. Therefore, consultation
with the Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) on the potential risk of
cyromazine to listed species will be
necessary. Cyromazine has not been
evaluated under EDSP. Therefore, the
Agency’s final registration review
decision is dependent on the results of
consultation under section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16
U.S.C. 1536) with the FWS and the
evaluation of potential endocrine
disruptor risk. Pending the outcome of
these actions, EPA is issuing an interim
registration review decision for
cyromazine.
Fosthiazate (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for
fosthiazate (EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0267)
opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of June 24, 2009 (74 FR
30077) (FRL–8422–4). Fosthiazate is an
organophosphate nematicide for use
only on tomatoes, via drip irrigation
under plastic. There are no residential
uses for fosthiazate. EPA conducted a
human health dietary and occupational
risk assessment for fosthiazate and did
not identify any risks of concern. The
ecological risk assessment identified
potential risks to several taxa including
birds, mammals, and soil-bound
terrestrial invertebrates. To mitigate
potential ecological risks, the agency
will modify the application directions
for fosthiazate to increase the volume of
water required for application. The
Agency did not not reach a conclusion
of ‘‘no effect’’ to listed species.
Therefore, consultation with FWS on
the potential risk of fosthiazate to listed
species will be necessary. Fosthiazate
has not been evaluated under EDSP.
Therefore, the Agency’s final
registration review decision is
dependent on the results of consultation
under ESA section 7 with FWS and the
evaluation of potential endocrine
disruptor risk. The EPA is issuing an
interim registration review decision for
fosthiazate.
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Hexythiazox (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for
hexythiazox (EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–
0114) opened in a notice published in
the Federal Register of February 2, 2007
(72 FR 5050) (FRL–8113–1).
Hexythiazox is an acaricide that acts
primarily as a mite growth inhibitor/
ovicide and is used to control mites. It
is registered for use on a variety of
agricultural crops, turf, and various
residential plants. The Agency
conducted a human health risk
assessment and did not identify any
risks of concern. The ecological risk
assessment identified potential risks of
concern to non-target terrestrial
invertebrates (e.g., bees) and chronic
risk to fish due to lack of data. The
Agency is therefore requiring an honey
bee larval toxicity study to determine
any reproductive effects to pollinators.
While chronic risk to fish and non-target
invertebrates is uncertain due to data
gaps, the potential risks are expected to
be low as hexythiazox is applied only
once per year at a low rate and is not
highly persistent in the environment.
The risk assessment for hexythiazox did
not come to a conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’
to listed species. Therefore, consultation
with FWS and the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) (the Services)
on the potential risk of hexythiazox to
listed species will be necessary.
Hexythiazox has not been evaluated
under the EDSP. Therefore, the
Agency’s final registration review
decision is dependent on the result of
consultation under ESA section 7 with
the Services,the evaluation of potential
endocrine disruptor risk, as well as an
assessment on the non-target exposure
to bees. Pending the outcome of these
actions, EPA is planning to issue a
registration review decision for
hexythiazox.
Lactofen (lnterim Decision). The
registration review docket for lactofen
(EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–0287) opened in a
notice published in the Federal Register
of February 2, 2007 (72 FR 5050) (FRL–
8113–1). Lactofen is a light dependent
peroxidizing herbicide (LDPH) with
uses on conifer seedlings, cotton, kenaf.
peanuts, soybean, and with Statespecific uses on fruiting vegetables,
okra, and snap beans. There are no
residential uses for lactofen. EPA
conducted a human health occupational
risk assessment and did not identify any
risks of concern. The ecological risk
assessment identified potential risks to
several different taxa. However, due to
the number of conservative assumptions
included in the assessment, and
additional use and usage information to
help characterize potential risks, the
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Agency is not proposing mitigation
changes at this time. The risk
assessment for lactofen did not come to
a conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’ to listed
species. Therefore, consultation with
FWS on the potential risk of lactofen to
listed species will be necessary.
Lactofen has not been evaluated under
EDSP. Therefore, the Agency’s final
registration review decision is
dependent on the results of consultation
under ESA section 7 with FWS and the
evaluation of potential endocrine
disrupter risk. Pending the outcome of
these actions, EPA is issuing an interim
registration review decision for lactofen.
Macleaya Extract (Interim Decision).
The registration review docket for
macleaya extract (EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–
0172) opened in March 2011. Macleaya
extract is a plant extract of Macleaya
cordata, and is registered for use only in
enclosed commercial greenhouses, as an
ornamental plant fungicide for the
control of foliar fungal diseases. There
are no registered food uses of macleaya
extract. EPA completed a qualitative
draft human health risk assessment for
all macleaya extract uses. No risks of
concern were identified. The Agency
did not conduct a comprehensive
ecological risk assessment since the use
pattern does not likely result in outdoor
exposures. However, the Agency
completed a qualitative endangered
species assessment for the greenhouse
use. No risks of concern were identified
and the Agency has made a ‘‘no effect’’
determination for federally listed
species and designated critical habitat.
Macleaya extract has not been evaluated
under the EDSP. Therefore, the
Agency’s final registration review
decision is dependent upon the result of
the evaluation of potential endocrine
disruptor risk. The EPA is issuing an
interim registration review decision for
macleaya extract.
Trinexapac-ethyl (Interim Decision)
The registration review docket for
trinexapac-ethyl (EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–
0657) opened in a notice published in
the Federal Register of September 15,
2008 (73 FR 53244) (FRL–8381–3).
Trinexapac-ethyl is a plant growth
regulator registered for use by
homeowners and professional
applicators to manage growth of barley,
grasses grown for seed, oats, sugarcane,
triticale, turf grass, and wheat. Turf
grass uses include athletic fields and
parks, commercial and residential
lawns, golf courses, and sod farms. It is
also registered for application around
flower beds, ornamental trees, and
shrubs. EPA conducted a human health
risk assessment and did not identify any
risks of concern. In addition, EPA
conducted an ecological risk
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assessment. Based on low risk estimates,
and the conservative nature of the risk
assessment, the Agency does not
anticipate ecological risks of concern for
assessed taxa from currently registered
uses of trinexapac-ethyl. The Agency is
not proposing mitigation changes at this
time. However, the Agency is proposing
that labels clarify the single-maximum
application rate for liquid turf end-use
products. Two comments were received
for the trinexapac-ethyl proposed
interim decision on the detail of the risk
assessment. These comments did not
change the interim decision. The risk
assessment for trinexapac-ethyl did not
come to a conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’ to
listed species. Therefore, consultation
with the Services on the potential risk
of trinexapac-ethyl to listed species will
be necessary. Trinexapac-ethyl has not
been evaluated under EDSP. Therefore,
the Agency’s final registration review
decision is dependent on the result of
consultation under ESA section 7 with
FWS and the evaluation of potential
endocrine disrupter risk. Pending the
outcome of these actions, EPA is issuing
an interim registration review decision
for trinexapac-ethyl.
Quizalofop (Interim Decision). The
registration review docket for quizalofop
(EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–1089) opened in
2007. Quizalofop is a selective postemergence herbicide and appears as two
different isomers: quizalofop-ethyl and
quizalofop-p-ethyl. Quizalofop-ethyl is a
50/50 racemic mixture of R- and Senantiomers and there are no active
pesticide registrations of this isomer.
Quizalofop-p-ethyl is the purified Renantiomer and the pesticidally active
isomer. For the Agency’s purposes, both
isomers will be referred to collectively
as quizalofop. Quizalofop is registered
to control annual and perennial grasses
in various crops including Chinese
cabbage, cotton, garlic, grains, legumes,
mint, pineapple, soybean, sugar beets,
and sunflower. Quizalofop is also used
in non-agricultural settings, such as
cottonwood and poplar plantations,
fencerows, roadsides, and other
uncultivated areas. EPA conducted a
risk assessment for both human health
and ecological risk. No risks of concern
were identified in the human health risk
assessment. The ecological risk
assessment indicated potential risks to
amphibians, freshwater fish, non-target
monocots, and terrestrial mammals. The
Agency will modify the application
directions for quizalofop to reduce spray
drift risk to non-target organisms. The
screening-level endangered species
assessment did not come to a
conclusion of ‘‘no effect’’ to listed
species, therefore, consultation with
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FWS on the potential risk of quizalofop
to listed species will be necessary.
Quizalofop has not been evaluated
under EDSP. Therefore, the Agency’s
final registration review decision is
dependent on the result of consultation
under ESA section 7 with FWS and the
evaluation of potential endocrine
disruptor risk. Pending the outcome of
these actions, EPA is issuing an interim
registration review decision for
quizalofop.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the
registration review case docket for 4CPA (Case 2115), Allethrins (Case 0473),
Clofentezine (Case 7602), Cyromazine
(Case 7439), Fosthiazate (Case 7604),
Hexythiazox (Case 7404), Lactofen (Case
7210), Macleaya Extract (Case 7024),
Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and
Quizalofop (Case 7215) will remain
open until all actions required in the
final/interim 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: https://www2.epa.gov/
pesticide-reevaluation/individualpesticides-registration-review.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: December 16, 2014.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
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ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
availability of EPA’s proposed interim
registration review decisions and opens
a public comment. 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 unreasonable
adverse effects on human health or the
environment. Through this program,
EPA is ensuring that each pesticide’s
registration is based on current
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0817; FRL-9919-30]
Registration Review Final and Interim Decisions; Notice of
Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final/interim
registration review decisions. 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: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest
identified in the table in Unit II.A.
For general information on the registration review program,
contact: Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 308-8015; email address: dumas.richard@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?
The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0817, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
II. What action is the Agency taking?
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the
availability of EPA's final/interim registration review decision for 4-
CPA & salts (Case 2115), Acetaminophen (Case 7610), Allethrins (Case
0473), Clofentezine (Case 7602), Cyromazine (Case 7439), Fosthiazate
(Case 7604), Hexythiazox (Case 7404), Lactofen (Case 7210), Macleaya
Extract (Case 7024), Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and Quizalofop (Case
7215).
Pursuant to 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 for 4-CPA &
salts (Case 2115), Acetaminophen (Case 7610), Allethrins (Case 0473),
Clofentezine (Case 7602), Cyromazine (Case 7439),
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Fosthiazate (Case 7604), Hexythiazox (Case 7404), Lactofen (Case 7210),
Macleaya Extract (Case 7024), Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and
Quizalofop (Case 7215) in light of the FIFRA standard for registration.
For 4-CPA & salts (Case 2115), Allethrins (Case 0473). Clofentezine
(Case 7602), Cyromazine (Case 7439), Fosthiazate (Case 7604),
Hexythiazox (Case 7404), Lactofen (Case 7210), Macleaya Extract (Case
7024), Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and Quizalofop (Case 7215), the
Final/Interim Decision documents in the docket describe the Agency's
rationale for issuing a registration review final/interim decision for
each of these pesticides.
In addition to the final/interim registration review decision
document, the registration review docket for 4-CPA & salts,
Acetaminophen, Clofentezine, Cyromazine, Fosthiazate, Hexythiazox,
Lactofen, Macleaya Extract, Trinexapac-ethyl, and Quizalofop also
includes other relevant documents related to the registration review of
this case. The proposed final/interim registration review decisions
were posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any
comments or new information.
Registration Review Final and Interim Decisions
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Chemical review manager,
Registration review case name and Pesticide docket ID No. telephone number, email
No. address
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4-CPA (Case 2115)................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0544 Miguel Zavala, 703-347-
0504,
zavala.miguel@epa.gov.
Acetaminophen (Case 7610)........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0145 Bonnie Adler, 703-308-8523,
adler.bonnie@epa.gov.
Allethrins (Case 0473).............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0022 Marianne Mannix, 703-347-
0275,
mannix.marianne@epa.gov.
Clofentezine (Case 7602)............ EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0240 Wilhelmena Livingston, 703-
308-8025,
livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov.
Cyromazine (Case 7439).............. EPA HQ-OPP-2006-0108 James Parker, 703-306-0469,
parker.james@epa.gov.
Fosthiazate (Case 7604)............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0267 James Parker, 703-306-0469,
parker.james@epa.gov.
Hexythiazox (Case 7404)............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0114 Miguel Zavala, 703-347-
0504,
zavala.miguel@epa.gov.
Lactofen (Case 7210)................ EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0287 Kelly Ballard, 703-305-
8126,
ballard.kelly@epa.gov.
Macleaya Extract (Case 7024)........ EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0172 Susan Bartow, 703-603-0065,
bartow.susan@epa.gov.
Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228)........ EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0657 Brittany Pruitt, 703-347-
0289,
pruitt.brittany@epa.gov.
Quizalofop (Case 7215).............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1089 Khue Nguyen, 703-347-0248,
nguyen.khue@epa.gov.
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EPA addresses the comments or information received during the 60-
day comment period in the discussion for each pesticide listed in this
document. During the 60-day comment period, no public comments were
received for fosthiazate or 4-CPA, while cyromazine, hexythiazox and
macleaya extract each received a single comment from the Center for
Biological Diversity which did not affect the Agency's interim
decisions.
4-CPA (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for 4-CPA
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0544) opened in a notice published in the Federal
Register of September 24, 2014 (79 FR 57084) (FRL-9916-39). 4-CPA is a
plant growth regulator registered for use exclusively as a soaking
agent for mung bean sprouts in greenhouse operations to prevent root
formation. EPA conducted a qualitative assessment for both human health
and environmental fate and ecological risks. No risks of concern were
identified and the Agency has made a ``no effect'' determination for
federally listed endangered and threatened (listed) species as well as
a ``no habitat modification'' determination for all designated critical
habitat. In this Interim Registration Review Decision, EPA is not
making human health or environmental safety findings associated with
the Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP) for 4-CPA. Before
completing this Registration Review, the Agency will make an EDSP FFDCA
section 408(p) determination.
Acetaminophen (Final Registration Review Decision). Acetaminophen
(also known as the active ingredient in Tylenol) is registered for use
as a vertebrate pesticide to control the invasive brown tree snake in
Guam. The snakes ingest baited mice, which are lethal to the snake.
There are no registered food/feed uses for acetaminophen, and no
tolerances have been established. The Agency conducted an ecological
risk and endangered species assessment for acetaminophen, and
concluded, based on the limited opportunities for non-target species to
be exposed, that there are no risks of concern for native, non-target
organisms associated with the pesticidal use of acetaminophen.
Furthermore, the Agency made a ``no effects'' determination for all
federally listed species and a ``no adverse modification of critical
habitat'' determination. A human health risk assessment was not
conducted due to acetaminophen's well-studied pharmaceutical use and
the extremely limited opportunities for human exposure from its
pesticidal use on Guam. In addition, EPA recently has determined that
acetaminophen is exempt from requirements of the endocrine disruptor
screening program. The Agency proposed in June of 2014 that risk
mitigation measures were not needed, and several comments were received
in support of that decision. This notice finalizes the Agency's
registration review decision on acetaminophen.
Allethrins (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
the allethrin stereoisomers (EPA-HQ-OPP-20 1 0-0022) opened in a notice
published in the Federal Register of March 30, 2010 (75 FR 16117) (FRL-
8814-4). The allethrin stereoisomers include bioallethrin, esbiol,
esbiothrin, and pynamin forte. All allethrins registrations, with the
exception of three products (71910-2, 71910-3, and 71910-4) were
cancelled effective December 2016. The only remaining registered uses
of allethrins are impregnated mats for control of flying pests such as
mosquitoes.
There are no occupational, food or feed uses of allethrins. EPA
conducted draft assessments for human health risks and ecological risks
for the purposes of registration review. No risks of concern were
identified in the human health risk assessment. The ecological risk
assessment indicated that there was no reasonable expectation for the
remaining registered uses of allethrins stereoisomers to cause direct
or indirect adverse effects to threatened and endangered species. A
``no effect'' determination was made for all federally listed species
as well as a ``no habitat modification'' determination made for all
designated critical habitat. The allethrins stereoisomers have not been
evaluated under the EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration
review decision is dependent upon the result of the evaluation of
potential endocrine disrupter risk. Pending the outcome of this action,
EPA is issuing an interim
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registration review decision for allethrins.
Clofentezine (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
clofentezine (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0240) opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of March 2007 (72 FR 14548) (FRL-8118-3). Clofentezine
is an acaricide registered for use to control mites. It is a liquid
formulation for use on almonds, apples, apricots, cherries, Christmas
trees (except California) and Christmas tree plantations, grapes
(except New York), nectarines, ornamentals (greenhouse and outdoor),
peaches, pears, persimmons, and walnuts. There are currently no
registered residential uses of clofentezine. The Agency conducted a
human health risk assessment and did not identify any risks of concern.
The ecological risk assessment determined that all outdoor uses of
clofentezine can potentially lead to direct adverse effects to listed
and non-listed birds. As birds serve as surrogates to reptiles and
terrestrial-phase amphibians, risk to these taxa is also a possibility.
The use of clofentezine is not expected to pose a risk to foraging
(adult) bees; however, there is a potential for risk to non-listed and
listed terrestrial arthropods because of adverse effects to
reproduction and development. To address this uncertainty, the Agency
is requiring a chronic honey bee larval toxicity test to determine any
reproductive effects to pollinators. This interim decision does not
cover the EDSP component of the clofentezine registration review case.
Additionally, the ecological risk assessment for clofentezine did not
come to a conclusion of ``no effect'' to some listed species.
Therefore, consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service on the
potential risk of clofentezine to some listed species will be
necessary. The Agency's final registration review decision for
clofentezine will occur after an EDSP FFDCA Section 408(p)
determination, and after the result of the Section 7 Endangered Species
consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as well as an
assessment on the non-target exposure to bees.
Cyromazine (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
cyromazine (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0108) opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of March 28, 2007 (72 FR 14548) (FRL-8118-3).
Cyromazine is a triazine which acts as an insect growth regulator.
Cyromazine is registered for use on several agricultural crops such as
beans, peppers, and tomatoes; it is registered for use on indoor
ornamentals, and to control flies in manure. There are no residential
uses for cyromazine. EPA conducted a human health occupational risk
assessment and did not identify any risks of concern. The ecological
risk assessment identified potential risks to several taxa including
birds, mammals, and bees. To mitigate potential ecological risks, the
Agency will increase the application interval for cyromazine use on
potatoes; add label language for the onion seed treatment use; add
precautionary label language to reduce risk to bees; and, increase the
minimum droplet size for aerial applications. These changes will reduce
estimated risks. The Agency did not reach a conclusion of ``no effect''
to any listed species. Therefore, consultation with the Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) on the potential risk of cyromazine to listed
species will be necessary. Cyromazine has not been evaluated under
EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration review decision is
dependent on the results of consultation under section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 1536) with the FWS and the
evaluation of potential endocrine disruptor risk. Pending the outcome
of these actions, EPA is issuing an interim registration review
decision for cyromazine.
Fosthiazate (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
fosthiazate (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0267) opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of June 24, 2009 (74 FR 30077) (FRL-8422-4).
Fosthiazate is an organophosphate nematicide for use only on tomatoes,
via drip irrigation under plastic. There are no residential uses for
fosthiazate. EPA conducted a human health dietary and occupational risk
assessment for fosthiazate and did not identify any risks of concern.
The ecological risk assessment identified potential risks to several
taxa including birds, mammals, and soil-bound terrestrial
invertebrates. To mitigate potential ecological risks, the agency will
modify the application directions for fosthiazate to increase the
volume of water required for application. The Agency did not not reach
a conclusion of ``no effect'' to listed species. Therefore,
consultation with FWS on the potential risk of fosthiazate to listed
species will be necessary. Fosthiazate has not been evaluated under
EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration review decision is
dependent on the results of consultation under ESA section 7 with FWS
and the evaluation of potential endocrine disruptor risk. The EPA is
issuing an interim registration review decision for fosthiazate.
Hexythiazox (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
hexythiazox (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0114) opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of February 2, 2007 (72 FR 5050) (FRL-8113-1).
Hexythiazox is an acaricide that acts primarily as a mite growth
inhibitor/ovicide and is used to control mites. It is registered for
use on a variety of agricultural crops, turf, and various residential
plants. The Agency conducted a human health risk assessment and did not
identify any risks of concern. The ecological risk assessment
identified potential risks of concern to non-target terrestrial
invertebrates (e.g., bees) and chronic risk to fish due to lack of
data. The Agency is therefore requiring an honey bee larval toxicity
study to determine any reproductive effects to pollinators. While
chronic risk to fish and non-target invertebrates is uncertain due to
data gaps, the potential risks are expected to be low as hexythiazox is
applied only once per year at a low rate and is not highly persistent
in the environment. The risk assessment for hexythiazox did not come to
a conclusion of ``no effect'' to listed species. Therefore,
consultation with FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
(the Services) on the potential risk of hexythiazox to listed species
will be necessary. Hexythiazox has not been evaluated under the EDSP.
Therefore, the Agency's final registration review decision is dependent
on the result of consultation under ESA section 7 with the Services,the
evaluation of potential endocrine disruptor risk, as well as an
assessment on the non-target exposure to bees. Pending the outcome of
these actions, EPA is planning to issue a registration review decision
for hexythiazox.
Lactofen (lnterim Decision). The registration review docket for
lactofen (EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0287) opened in a notice published in the
Federal Register of February 2, 2007 (72 FR 5050) (FRL-8113-1).
Lactofen is a light dependent peroxidizing herbicide (LDPH) with uses
on conifer seedlings, cotton, kenaf. peanuts, soybean, and with State-
specific uses on fruiting vegetables, okra, and snap beans. There are
no residential uses for lactofen. EPA conducted a human health
occupational risk assessment and did not identify any risks of concern.
The ecological risk assessment identified potential risks to several
different taxa. However, due to the number of conservative assumptions
included in the assessment, and additional use and usage information to
help characterize potential risks, the
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Agency is not proposing mitigation changes at this time. The risk
assessment for lactofen did not come to a conclusion of ``no effect''
to listed species. Therefore, consultation with FWS on the potential
risk of lactofen to listed species will be necessary. Lactofen has not
been evaluated under EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration
review decision is dependent on the results of consultation under ESA
section 7 with FWS and the evaluation of potential endocrine disrupter
risk. Pending the outcome of these actions, EPA is issuing an interim
registration review decision for lactofen.
Macleaya Extract (Interim Decision). The registration review docket
for macleaya extract (EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0172) opened in March 2011.
Macleaya extract is a plant extract of Macleaya cordata, and is
registered for use only in enclosed commercial greenhouses, as an
ornamental plant fungicide for the control of foliar fungal diseases.
There are no registered food uses of macleaya extract. EPA completed a
qualitative draft human health risk assessment for all macleaya extract
uses. No risks of concern were identified. The Agency did not conduct a
comprehensive ecological risk assessment since the use pattern does not
likely result in outdoor exposures. However, the Agency completed a
qualitative endangered species assessment for the greenhouse use. No
risks of concern were identified and the Agency has made a ``no
effect'' determination for federally listed species and designated
critical habitat. Macleaya extract has not been evaluated under the
EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration review decision is
dependent upon the result of the evaluation of potential endocrine
disruptor risk. The EPA is issuing an interim registration review
decision for macleaya extract.
Trinexapac-ethyl (Interim Decision) The registration review docket
for trinexapac-ethyl (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0657) opened in a notice
published in the Federal Register of September 15, 2008 (73 FR 53244)
(FRL-8381-3). Trinexapac-ethyl is a plant growth regulator registered
for use by homeowners and professional applicators to manage growth of
barley, grasses grown for seed, oats, sugarcane, triticale, turf grass,
and wheat. Turf grass uses include athletic fields and parks,
commercial and residential lawns, golf courses, and sod farms. It is
also registered for application around flower beds, ornamental trees,
and shrubs. EPA conducted a human health risk assessment and did not
identify any risks of concern. In addition, EPA conducted an ecological
risk assessment. Based on low risk estimates, and the conservative
nature of the risk assessment, the Agency does not anticipate
ecological risks of concern for assessed taxa from currently registered
uses of trinexapac-ethyl. The Agency is not proposing mitigation
changes at this time. However, the Agency is proposing that labels
clarify the single-maximum application rate for liquid turf end-use
products. Two comments were received for the trinexapac-ethyl proposed
interim decision on the detail of the risk assessment. These comments
did not change the interim decision. The risk assessment for
trinexapac-ethyl did not come to a conclusion of ``no effect'' to
listed species. Therefore, consultation with the Services on the
potential risk of trinexapac-ethyl to listed species will be necessary.
Trinexapac-ethyl has not been evaluated under EDSP. Therefore, the
Agency's final registration review decision is dependent on the result
of consultation under ESA section 7 with FWS and the evaluation of
potential endocrine disrupter risk. Pending the outcome of these
actions, EPA is issuing an interim registration review decision for
trinexapac-ethyl.
Quizalofop (Interim Decision). The registration review docket for
quizalofop (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1089) opened in 2007. Quizalofop is a
selective post-emergence herbicide and appears as two different
isomers: quizalofop-ethyl and quizalofop-p-ethyl. Quizalofop-ethyl is a
50/50 racemic mixture of R- and S- enantiomers and there are no active
pesticide registrations of this isomer. Quizalofop-p-ethyl is the
purified R-enantiomer and the pesticidally active isomer. For the
Agency's purposes, both isomers will be referred to collectively as
quizalofop. Quizalofop is registered to control annual and perennial
grasses in various crops including Chinese cabbage, cotton, garlic,
grains, legumes, mint, pineapple, soybean, sugar beets, and sunflower.
Quizalofop is also used in non-agricultural settings, such as
cottonwood and poplar plantations, fencerows, roadsides, and other
uncultivated areas. EPA conducted a risk assessment for both human
health and ecological risk. No risks of concern were identified in the
human health risk assessment. The ecological risk assessment indicated
potential risks to amphibians, freshwater fish, non-target monocots,
and terrestrial mammals. The Agency will modify the application
directions for quizalofop to reduce spray drift risk to non-target
organisms. The screening-level endangered species assessment did not
come to a conclusion of ``no effect'' to listed species, therefore,
consultation with FWS on the potential risk of quizalofop to listed
species will be necessary. Quizalofop has not been evaluated under
EDSP. Therefore, the Agency's final registration review decision is
dependent on the result of consultation under ESA section 7 with FWS
and the evaluation of potential endocrine disruptor risk. Pending the
outcome of these actions, EPA is issuing an interim registration review
decision for quizalofop.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket
for 4-CPA (Case 2115), Allethrins (Case 0473), Clofentezine (Case
7602), Cyromazine (Case 7439), Fosthiazate (Case 7604), Hexythiazox
(Case 7404), Lactofen (Case 7210), Macleaya Extract (Case 7024),
Trinexapac-ethyl (Case 7228), and Quizalofop (Case 7215) will remain
open until all actions required in the final/interim 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: https://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation/individual-pesticides-registration-review.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: December 16, 2014.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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