Pesticide Reregistration Information

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September 30, 2009

Pseudomonas syringae; Registration Review Final Decision; Notice 

of Availability

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.

September 30, 2009

Pseudomonas fluorescens; Registration Review Final Decision; 

Notice of Availability

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.

September 16, 2009

Dimethyldithiocarbamate Salts; Amendment to Ziram and Ferbam
Reregistration Eligibility Decisions

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's decision to amend the 2003 and
2005 Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (RED) documents for the
antimicrobial pesticides Ziram and Ferbam (Reregistration Case 2180).
EPA conducted a reassessment of the Ziram and Ferbam REDs upon learning
that the salts Potassium Dimethyldithiocarbamate and Sodium
Dimethyldithiocarbamate were not evaluated at the same time as the rest
of case 2180. The Agency has conducted a risk assessment and issued a
RED addendum for the Dimethyldithiocarbamate Salts, which were
inadvertently not included in the 2003 and 2005 Reregistration
Eligibility Decision documents for Ziram and Ferbam. This notice opens
an additional 60-day public comment period for Dimethyldithiocarbamate
Salts because a previous comment period for the Risk Assessment portion
of this addendum was restricted to registrants only.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 16, 2009.

September 4, 2009

Malathion Registration Review Docket; Reopening of Comment Period

SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 24, 2009, 

concerning the availability of multiple registration review dockets for 

public comment, including malathion. This document reopens the comment 

period for the malathion registration review docket, which closed on 

August 24, 2009, until October 5, 2009.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-

HQ-OPP-2009-0317, must be received on or before October 5, 2009.

July 22, 2009

Registration Review; Glyphosate Docket Opened for Review and 

Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established a registration review docket for the 

pesticide listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is 

opening the public comment period for this registration review. 

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, the pesticide can perform its 

intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health 

or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information 

that will assist the public in understanding the types of information 

and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of 

registration reviews. 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. 

Previously, docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0147 was announced as open 

for review and comment on June 24, 2009, on the registration review 

case of glyphosate. However, this was an inaccurate docket number 

reference for this pesticide chemical case. Therefore, the correct 

docket number for the registration review case of glyphosate is EPA-HQ-

OPP-2009-0361.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2009.

Registration Review Docket Opening

June 24, 2009

Notice of Suspension of Certain Pesticide Registrations

SUMMARY: This notice, pursuant to section 6(f)(2) of the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

June 24, 2009

Malathion Revised Reregistration Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's decision to modify certain risk 

mitigation measures that were specified in the 2006 Reregistration 

Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide malathion. EPA conducted 

this reassessment of the malathion RED in response to public comments 

received during the comment period and to new data submitted by the 

technical registrant, Cheminova, Inc. Based on the new information 

received, and in a continuing effort to mitigate risk, the Agency has 

made certain modifications to the malathion RED.

 June 3, 2009

Iodine and Iodophors Reregistration 
Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) and supporting science documents for the pesticide iodine and iodophor complexes. The Reregistration Eligibility Decision document for iodine and iodophor complexes was signed on July 27, 2006 with additional revisions described in a March 17, 2009 amendment.

May 6, 2009

EPA Impact Assessments on Endosulfan; Request for Comments and Additional Information on Importance of Use

SUMMARY: This notice requests public comment on the Agency's endosulfan impact assessments for eight crops (potato, tomato, cotton, apple, cucumber, squash, pumpkin and melons) and additional information on the importance of endosulfan use in agriculture.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 6, 2009.

May 6, 2009

Organic Arsenicals; Amendment to Reregistration Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's decision to modify certain provisions of the 2006 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the organic arsenical pesticides monosodium methanearsonate (MSMA), disodium methanearsonate (DSMA), calcium acid methanearsonate (CAMA), and cacodylic acid and its sodium salt. EPA has reached an agreement in principle with the technical registrants of these pesticides to implement the 2006 RED, which is being revised in part under the terms of the agreement for these pesticides. The Agency's revisions to the organic arsenicals RED reflect public comments received during the comment period on the RED and new data and information submitted by the registrants and other stakeholders.

April 22, 2009

Clomazone and Fomesafen Registration Review Draft Ecological Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's draft ecological risk assessments for the registration review of both clomazone and fomesafen and opens a public comment period on these documents. At the same time, EPA is initiating consultation for clomazone and fomesafen with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding potential effects to species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed comprehensive draft ecological risk assessments, including endangered species effects determinations, for all clomazone and fomesafen uses. After reviewing comments received during the public comment period, EPA will issue final risk assessments, explain any changes from the draft risk assessments, and respond to comments. Once the ecological risk assessments have been finalized, the Agency will issue its proposed registration review decisions for these pesticides and seek public comment on any proposed risk mitigation. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2009.

 Table--Registration Review Cases with Ecological Risk Assessments

December 17, 2008

Registration Review; Citric Acid, and Salts Docket Opened for Review and Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 17, 2009.

December 17, 2008

Flumetralin Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide flumetralin, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the flumetralin Docket. Flumetralin is a plant growth regulator registered for use only on tobacco. It is used to control axillary bud (sucker) growth on tobacco plants. There are no food uses and there are no residential uses. EPA has reviewed flumetralin 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 January 16, 2009.

November 19, 2008

Chromated Arsenicals, Pentachlorophenol, Creosote Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability

Eligibility Decision (REDs) for the pesticides chromated arsenicals (e.g., CCA), pentachlorophenol, and creosote, collectively referred to as ``heavy duty wood preservatives.'' The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the chromated arsenicals, pentachlorophenol, and creosote Dockets. The term heavy duty wood preservative is used to differentiate wood preservatives applied using specialized high pressure treatment cylinders (also called ``retorts'') from those applied using non-specialized methods (e.g., brush, dip). The three wood preservatives are used primarily for industrial purposes such as utility poles, pilings, and railroad ties. EPA has reviewed the heavy duty wood preservatives through the public participation process

Chromated arsenicals, 0132

EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-02 

Lance Wormell,(703) 603-0523,wormell.lance@epa.gov

Pentachlorophenol, 2505  

 EPA-HQ-OPP -2004-

Diane Isbell,(703) 308-8154,isbell.diane@epa.gov

Creosote, 0139

EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-02

Jacqueline Campbell-McFarlane, (703)308-6416,

campbell-mcfarlane.jacqueline@epa.gov

November 14, 2008

Naphthalene Reregistration Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide naphthalene. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the naphthalene Docket. Naphthalene is an insecticide used primarily as a moth repellant. EPA has reviewed naphthalene 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.

 November 12, 2008

Acrolein, d-Phenothrin, and Sulfometuron Methyl, Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the pesticides acrolein, d-phenothrin, and sulfometuron methyl, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the acrolein, d-phenothrin, and sulfometuron methyl Dockets. Acrolein is a biocide used as a herbicide in irrigation canals and as an antimicrobial agent for drilling muds in the petroleum industry. d-Phenothrin is a synthetic pyrethroid with indoor uses in foggers, carpet powders, crack and crevice treatments, and pet care products and outdoor uses as a mosquito adulticide. Sulfometuron methyl is a non-selective sulfonylurea herbicide primarily used for weed control in forestry and vegetative management. Neither acrolein, d-phenothrin, or sulfometuron methyl have any food uses. EPA has reviewed acrolein, d-phenothrin, and sulfometuron methyl 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 January 12, 2009.

Acrolein, 2005

EPA--HQ-OPP-2007-0

Laura Parsons(703) 305-5776,parsons.laura@epa.gov

d-Phenothrin, 0426

EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-01

Jennifer Howenstine,(703) 305-0741,howenstine.jennifer@epa.gov

Sulfometuron Methyl, 3136

EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-01 

Rusty Wasem,(703) 305-6979,wasem.russell@epa.gov

October 29, 2008

Triclosan; Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide triclosan, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the triclosan Docket. Triclosan is regulated by both the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The EPA regulates the antimicrobial uses of triclosan when used as a bacteriostat, fungistat, mildewstat, and deodorizer. EPA has reviewed triclosan through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs as mentioned in Unit II.A. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 29, 2008.

October 29, 2008

Carbaryl RED Amendment and Response to Petition to Cancel Registrations; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of an amendment to EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for Carbaryl, and EPA's response to a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), insofar as the petition seeks to have EPA cancel all registrations for carbaryl. In the carbaryl RED amendment, EPA is modifying certain worker risk mitigation measures that were imposed as a result of the 2004 Interim RED for the pesticide carbaryl. EPA is amending the carbaryl RED to incorporate the revised occupational exposure and risk assessment for carbaryl. EPA reevaluated the carbaryl risk assessments and regulatory decision in response to public comments received from numerous parties, new data submitted by the technical registrant, Bayer CropSciences, and new science and new methodologies developed in the time between the completion of the Interim RED for carbaryl and the completion of the cumulative risk assessment for the N-methyl carbamate group of pesticides. This notice also announces the availability of EPA's response to a petition from NRDC insofar as it seeks to have EPA cancel all uses of carbaryl under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Elsewhere in today's Federal Register, EPA is publishing its response to NRDC's petition insofar as it seeks to have EPA revoke all tolerances for carbaryl under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

September 24, 2008 

Registration Review; Azadirachtin Docket Opened for Review and Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established a registration review docket for the pesticide listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for this registration review. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 24, 2008.

Azadirachtin 

EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-06

Leonard Cole,(703) 305-5412 cole.leonard@epa.gov

September 17, 2008

Trichoderma Species and Linalool Final Registration Review Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final registration review decisions for the pesticides Trichoderma species (case 6050) and Linalool (case 6058). 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 scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

Linalool; Case 6058

EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-03 

Stephen Morrill,(703) 308-8319morrill.stephen@epa.gov

Trichoderma species; Case 6050 

 EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-02

Shanaz Bacchus,(703) 308-8097 bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov

September 15, 2008

Pesticide Registration Review; New Dockets Opened for Review and Comment; Closure of the Fenamiphos Registration Review Case

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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. This document also announces the Agency's intent not to open a registration review docket for fenaminphos. This pesticide does not currently have any actively registered pesticide products and is not, therefore, scheduled for review under the registration review program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 17, 2008.

               Table--Registration Review Dockets Opening

September 3, 2008

Nosema locustae Registration Review Proposed Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed registration review decision for the pesticides case, Nosema locustae, and opens a public comment period on the proposed registration review decision. 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 scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 3, 2008.

 Table 1.--Registration Review Dockets; Proposed final decisions

August 29, 2008

Carbofuran; Notice of Availability of Revised Surface Water Exposure Assessment

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised surface water exposure assessment for the pesticide carbofuran. This revised assessment reflects the most current soil input parameters for the surface water exposure modeling done for the dietary risk assessment for carbofuran. While the underlying information based on soil type has been updated, the Agency's ultimate risk conclusions have not changed. The new drinking water exposure assessment dated August 20, 2008, entitled ``Updated Refinements of the Drinking Water Exposure Assessment for the Use of Carbofuran on Corn and Melons,'' is in the carbofuran docket.

August 27, 2008

Malathion; Order Amending Registration to Terminate Certain Uses

SUMMARY: EPA is granting a registrant's voluntary request for amendments to terminate certain uses of products containing the pesticide malathion, pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This order follows a March 18, 1991 Federal Register Notice of Receipt of Requests to amend the registration of Fyfanon Technical, EPA Reg. No. 4787-5, to terminate certain uses. The requested amendments would not terminate all uses of malathion products registered for use in the United States. In the March 18, 1991 notice, EPA indicated that it intended to approve the requested amendments to terminate uses. Today's order does not terminate all of the uses identified in the March 18, 1991 notice, because Cheminova A/S and the Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4) adequately supported certain uses. Accordingly, EPA hereby grants, in part, the requested registration amendments and orders the termination of the uses identified in Unit II. Any distribution, sale, or use of Fyfanon Technical, EPA Reg. No. 4787-5, is permitted only in accordance with the terms of this order, including any existing stocks provisions.

DATES: The uses of Fyfanon Technical, EPA Reg. No. 4787-5, described in Unit II of this cancellation order are cancelled effective August 27, 2008.

August 20, 2008

Metam Sodium, Metam Potassium and Chloropicrin; Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register.

 DATES: The deletions are effective February 17, 2009, unless the Agency receives a written withdrawal request on or before February 17, 2009. The Agency will consider a withdrawal request postmarked no later than February 17, 2009.    Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before February 17, 2009.

    Table 1.--Registrations with Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

  Table 2.--Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

August 20, 2008

Siduron Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide siduron, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the siduron Docket. Siduron is a selective, systemic preemergence herbicide used to control annual grassy weeds in stands of cool season grasses, such as on lawns, on golf courses, and on sod farms. EPA has reviewed siduron 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 19, 2008.

August 13, 2008

1-Methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane Chloride (Busan 1024); Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register.

DATES: The deletions are effective September 12, 2008, unless the Agency receives a written withdrawal request on or before September 12, 2008. The Agency will consider a withdrawal request postmarked no later than September 12, 2008. Users of these products who desire continued use on crops or sites being deleted should contact the applicable registrant on or before September 12, 2008.

Table 1.--Registrations With Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

Table 2.--Registrants Requesting Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations

August 4, 2008

Pesticide Inert Ingredients: Status of Revoked Tolerance Exemptions

SUMMARY: EPA is providing the status of inert ingredient tolerance exemptions revoked in the Federal Register on August 9, 2006 (71 FR 45415) because of insufficient data.

July 16, 2008

Chloropicrin, Dazomet, Metam Sodium/Potassium, and Methyl Bromide

Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the soil fumigant pesticides chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium/potassium, and methyl bromide, 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, listed in the Table in Unit II. Soil fumigants are used to kill soil-borne pests in producing many crops, including primarily potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries carrots, and peppers. EPA has reviewed chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium/potassium, and methyl bromide 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 15, 2008.

June 25, 2008

Pesticide Registration Review; New Dockets Opened for Review and Comment; Closure of the Phosalone Registration Review Case

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. The Agency is also announcing the closure of the phosalone registration review case (0027). 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 23, 2008.

May 21, 2008

Nicotine Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide nicotine. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents are available in the nicotine Docket. The sole remaining nicotine registration, a restricted use insecticide registered for use only on greenhouse ornamentals and effective against adult whiteflies, aphids, and thrips, is being voluntarily cancelled by the registrant. EPA has reviewed nicotine through the reregistration eligibility decision-making process, which is used by the Agency to ensure that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

May 14, 2008

Naphthalene Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide naphthalene, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for naphthalene through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 14, 2008.

May 7, 2008

Triclosan Risk Assessment; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY:  This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessment(s), and related documents for the pesticide triclosan, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for triclosan through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES:  Comments must be received on or before July 7, 2008.

April 23, 2008

Formaldehyde/Paraformaldehyde Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide formaldehyde/paraformaldehyde, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2008.

April 23, 2008

HHT Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine HHT, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for HHT through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2008.

April 23, 2008

Triforine Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide triforine, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the Triforine Docket. Triforine is a systemic fungicide registered for use on ornamentals, mainly in residential areas, including roses, trees, herbaceous plants, woody shrubs and vines for control of black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. EPA has reviewed triforine 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 May 23, 2008.

April 16, 2008

Chromated Copper Arsenate Revised Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the restricted use antimicrobial pesticide chromated copper arsenate (CCA). In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction options for CCA and on EPA's preliminary benefits assessment (Phase 5 of 6-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for CCA through the full, 6-Phase 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 June 16, 2008.

April 16, 2008

Creosote Revised Risk Assessments and Qualitative Economic Analysis of the Alternatives; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the pesticide creosote. In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction options for creosote as well as solicits comments on the qualitative economic impacts analysis, (Phase 5 of 6-Phase Process). EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for creosote through the full, 6-Phase 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 June 16, 2008.

April 16, 2008

Ethylene Oxide; Reregistration Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide ethylene oxide (ETO). The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the ETO Docket. ETO is used to sterilize medical or laboratory equipment, pharmaceuticals, and aseptic packaging, or to reduce microbial load on musical instruments, cosmetics, whole and ground spices or other seasoning materials and artifacts, archival material or library objects. In North Carolina, ETO is also used to fumigate beehive equipment (e.g., woodenware boxes and frames) and wax or plastic combs that are contaminated with the bacteria Paenibacillus larvae, the cause of American Foulbrood Disease. EPA hasreviewed ETO 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

April 16, 2008

Pentachlorophenol Revised Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the restricted use antimicrobial pesticide pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its micro-contaminants, dioxin/furan (CDDs/CDFs) and hexachlorobenzene (HCB). In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction options for PCP and its micro-contaminants CDDs/CDFs and HCB, and an initial impacts and/or preliminary benefits assessment (Phase 5 of 6-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for PCP through the full, 6-Phase 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 June 16, 2008.

April 16, 2008

Prometon; Reregistration Eligibility Decision

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide prometon. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the prometon docket. Prometon is an herbicide used in industrial sites and under paved surfaces. EPA has reviewed prometon 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.

April 2, 2008

Acrolein Revised Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the pesticide acrolein. In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction and alternative options for acrolein (Phase 5 of 6-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for acrolein through the full, 6-Phase 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 June 2, 2008.

April 2, 2008

Certain Tributyltin Compounds, Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticides tributyltin oxide, tributyltin benzoate, and tributyltin maleate, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for tributyltin oxide, tributyltin benzoate, and tributyltin maleate through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

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

March 19, 2008

Cypermethrin; Response to Comments and Amendment to Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's intention to modify certain risk mitigation measures that were imposed as a result of the 2006 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide cypermethrin. EPA conducted this reassessment of the cypermethrin RED in response to public comments directed towards product labeling, risk mitigation, and the upcoming registration review process for pyrethroids, pyrethrins, and synergist chemicals. In response to the commenters and continuing efforts to mitigate risk, the Agency has made several modifications to the cypermethrin RED label requirements for pre-construction termiticide applications, spray drift language for agricultural products, and ventilation for total release foggers.

March 14, 2008

d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin) Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY:  This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin), and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for sumithrin through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES:  Comments must be recieved on or before May 13, 2008.

February 27, 2008

Permethrin; Amended Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's intention to modify certain risk mitigation measures that were imposed as a result of the 2006 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide permethrin. EPA conducted this reassessment of the permethrin RED in response to public comments received. In response to the commentors and continuing efforts to mitigate risk, the Agency has made several modifications to the permethrin RED label requirements including: Clarification of application rates to mushroom houses; revised droplet sizes for wide area mosquito abatement products; and mandatory label statements for canine spot-on products, pre-construction termiticide applications, and spray drift language for agricultural products. Additionally, the Agency has revised the data requirements and added a statement to Section IV of the RED to address concerns regarding the residential use of outdoor pesticide misting systems.

February 27, 2008

Sulfometuron Methyl Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide sulfometuron methyl, and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for sulfometuron methyl through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

 DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 28, 2008.

February 27, 2008

Tetramethrin Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents, for the pesticide tetramethrin and opens a public comment period on these documents (Phase 3 of 4-Phase Process). The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for tetramethrin through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 28, 2008.

February 20, 2008

Ammonium Thiosulfate; Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide ammonium thiosulfate, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the pesticide ammonium thiosulfate through a modified, streamlined version of 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 April 21, 2008.

February 6, 2008

Disulfoton; Amendment to and Clarification of Order to Amend Registration to Terminate Uses

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's amendment to and clarification of the order for the termination of uses, voluntarily requested by the registrant and accepted by the Agency, of products containing the pesticide disulfoton, pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. This amendment and clarification follows an October 10, 2007 Federal Register Notice of Order to Amend Registrations to Terminate Uses (72 FR 57571) of disulfoton (Di-Syston 15G) for multiple uses. The October 10, 2007 order and the December 15, 2004, Notice of Receipt of Request (69 FR 75061) that preceded the order were unclear as to whether the use of Di-Syston 15G on Fraser fir Christmas trees was terminated, except for use in the State of North Carolina. In addition, the registrant had withdrawn its request to terminate use of Di-Syston 15G on Christmas trees outside of North Carolina during the time allowed and EPA issued the order without having processed that withdrawal. Accordingly, EPA hereby is amending the order to clarify that use of disulfoton on Fraser fir Christmas trees is allowed nationwide. 

DATES: This amendment is effective February 6, 2008.

Table 1.--Disulfoton Product Affected

Table 2.--Registrant of Amended Disulfoton Product

January 16, 2008

January 2, 2008

Endosulfan Updated Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, and Solicitation of Usage Information; Extension of Comment Period

SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of November 16, 2007 concerning the availability of EPA's updated human health and ecological effects risk assessments for the organochlorine pesticide endosulfan, based in part on data recently submitted by endosulfan registrants as required in the 2002 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED). The Agency is seeking comment on these updated assessments, as well as EPA's analysis of endosulfan usage information since the 2002 RED and its preliminary determinations regarding endosulfan's importance to growers and availability of alternatives. This document is extending the comment period from January 16, 2008, to February 19, 2008.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0262 must be received on or before February 19, 2008.

December 21, 2007

Dichlorvos (DDVP); Final Determination to Terminate Special Review

SUMMARY: On September 26, 2007, EPA issued in the Federal Register, a notice proposing to terminate the Special Review of dichlorvos (DDVP) because the risks that were the basis of the Special Review are no longer of concern. The Agency offered an opportunity to provide comment on the proposal. The Agency received no substantive comments in response to the proposal and EPA is announcing its final determination to terminate the Special Review of DDVP.

December 21, 2007

Polypropylene Glycol Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide polypropylene glycol, andopens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the polypropylene glycol Docket. Butoxypolypropylene glycol (BPG) is the only active ingredient in the polypropylene glycol chemical case with any registered products. BPG is a repellant that is used to control flying and crawling insects. BPG was first registered for use in 1960, and can be applied to animals such as pets or horses directly, or to areas where animals live, like animal housing, bedding, or other areas animals may occupy. There are no food uses, and no uses on animals intended for slaughter. EPA has reviewed the polypropylene glycol chemical case 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 January 22, 2008.

December 19, 2007

Siduron Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, and Risk Reduction Options

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide siduron, and opens a public comment period on these documents. The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for siduron through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. This is Phase 3 of a 4-Phase process. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

 DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 19, 2008.

December 19, 2007

Aliphatic Solvents; Revised Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Low-Risk Pesticide; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Revised Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide aliphatic solvents, signed on November 29, 2007, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA had reviewed the low-risk pesticide aliphatic solvents through a modified, streamlined version of the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions, and following the receipt of comments, EPA is now issuing a revised RED. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

 DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 19, 2008.

December 19, 2007

Pesticide Registration Review; New Dockets Opened for Review and Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration reviewdockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 18, 2008.

 Table--Registration Review Dockets Opening

December 12, 2007

Pesticide Registration Review; New Antimicrobials Dockets Opened for Review and Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the following pesticides: Mineral bases, strong ( known as Sodium Hydroxide), PC Code 075605, Case Number 4065; Coco Alkyl Amine, salts (known as Alkyl Amine Hydrochloride), PC Code 069152, Case Number 3051; and Capric Acid (known as Decanoic Acid), PC Code 128955, Case Number 5038. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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.

 DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 11, 2008.

December 12, 2007

Para-dichlorobenzene; Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Low-Risk Pesticide; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide para-dichlorobenzene, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the low-risk pesticide para-dichlorobenzene through a modified, streamlined version of 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 February 11, 2008.

December 12, 2007

Registration Review; Biopesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment

SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews. 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, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. 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. This document also announces the Agency's intent not to open a registration review docket for dried blood. This pesticide is currently undergoing a voluntary cancellation process and is not, therefore, scheduled for review under the registration review program.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 2008.

December 12, 2007

Notice of Hearing Concerning a Request to Reduce Pre-Harvest Interval for EBDC Fungicides on Potatoes; Amendment to Statement of Issues

SUMMARY: EPA is amending its July 11, 2007 Notice of Hearing (July Notice) document concerning a request to reduce the pre-harvest interval for the use of EBDC fungicides on potatoes. The July Notice set forth EPA's determination, the rationale for that determination, a description of the issues of fact and law to be adjudicated in the hearing, and a schedule for the hearing. EPA's determination in the July Notice that a hearing was appropriate was in response to the EBDC/ETU Task Force's (Task Force) petition requesting that the 1992 cancellation order be amended to allow for a 3-day pre-harvest interval (PHI) nationwide for use of EBDC pesticides on potatoes.

December 5, 2007

Dichlorvos Petition Response; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's response to the petition dated June 2, 2006 submitted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) insofar as the petition seeks to have EPA cancel all registrations for dichlorvos (DDVP). EPA's response is available in the DDVP docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0302) at http://www.regulations.gov.

Elsewhere in today's Federal Register, EPA is making available its response to the June 2, 2006 petition insofar as it seeks to have EPA revoke all tolerances for DDVP. Taken together, these documents form EPA's response to the petition

December 5, 2007

Naphthalene Acetic Acid, its Salts, Ester, and Acetamide; Reregistration Eligibility Decision and Amendment for Low-Risk

Pesticide; Notice of Availability

SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) and Amendment for the pesticide naphthalene acetic acid, its salts, ester, and acetamide, and opens a public comment period on these documents, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the low-risk pesticide naphthalene acetic acid, its salts, ester, and acetamide (also referred to as naphthalene acetates or NAA) through a modified, streamlined version of 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 January 4, 2008.