Cloransulam-methyl (DowElanco). Jan 9, 1998. Approval of 2 pesticide product registrations. Federal Register.

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[Federal Register: January 9, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 6)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-30409A; FRL-5763-5]


DowElanco; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications
submitted by DowElanco, to conditionally register the pesticide
products FirstRate Herbicide and Cloransulam-methyl Technical
containing a new active ingredient not included in any previously
registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(7)(C) of
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as
amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James Tompkins, Product
Manager (PM) 25, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and
telephone number: Rm. 239, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-305-5697; e-mail:
tompkins.james@epamail.epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability: Electronic copies of this document and the
Fact Sheet are available from the EPA home page at the Environmental
Sub-Set entry for this document under ``Laws and Regulations'' (http://
www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
    EPA issued a notice, published in the Federal Register of May 1,
1996 (61 FR 19279; FRL-5365-5), which announced that DowElanco, 9330
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054, had submitted
applications to register the pesticide products FirstRate Herbicide and
Cloransulam-methyl Technical (EPA File Symbols 62719-ETL and 62719-
ETU), containing the active ingredient cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-
carbomethoxy-6-chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro (1,2,4) triazolo-[1,5-
c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide at 84 and 97.5 percent respectively, an
active ingredient not included in any previously registered products.
    The applications were approved on October 29, 1997, for one end-use
and one technical product listed below:
    1. FirstRate Herbicide for broadleaf weed control in soybeans (EPA
Registration Number 62719-275).
    2. Cloransulam-methyl Technical for manufacturing use only (EPA
Registration Number 62719-274).
    A conditional registration may be granted under section 3(c)(7)(C)
of FIFRA for a new active ingredient where certain data are lacking, on
condition that such data are received by the end of the conditional
registration period and do not meet or exceed the risk criteria set
forth in 40 CFR 154.7; that use of the pesticide during the conditional
registration period will not cause unreasonable adverse effects; and
that use of the pesticide is in the public interest.
    The Agency has considered the available data on the risks
associated with the proposed use of cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-
carbomethoxy-6-chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro (1,2,4) triazolo-[1,5-
c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide, and information on social, economic, and
environmental benefits to be derived from such use. Specifically, the
Agency has considered the nature and its pattern of use, application
methods and rates, and level and extent of potential exposure. Based on
these reviews, the Agency was able to make basic health and safety
determinations which show that use of cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-
carbomethoxy-6-chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro (1,2,4) triazolo-[1,5-
c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide during the period of conditional
registration will not cause any unreasonable adverse effect on the
environment, and that use of the pesticide is, in the public interest.
    These products are conditionally registered in accordance with
FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(C). If the conditions are not complied with the
registrations will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA
section 6(e).
    Consistent with section 3(c)(7)(C), the Agency has determined that
these conditional registrations are in the public interest. Use of the
pesticides are of significance to the user community, and appropriate
labeling, use directions, and other measures have been taken to ensure
that use of the pesticides will not result in unreasonable adverse
effects to man and the environment.
    More detailed information on these conditional registrations is
contained in an EPA Pesticide Fact Sheet on cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-
carbomethoxy-6-chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro (1,2,4) triazolo-[1,5-
c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide.
    A copy of the fact sheet, which provides a summary description of
the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, and the
Agency's regulatory position and rationale, may be obtained from the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road,
Springfield, VA 22161.
    In accordance with section 3(c)(2) of FIFRA, a copy of the approved
label, the list of data references, the data and other scientific
information used to support registration, except for material
specifically protected by section 10 of FIFRA, are available for public
inspection in the Public Information and Records Intregrity Branch,
Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 1132, CM #2,
Arlington, VA 22202 (703-305-5805). Requests for data must be made in
accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and
must be addressed to the Freedom of Information Office (A-101), 401 M
St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Such requests should: (1) Identify
the product name and registration number and (2) specify the data or
information desired.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product
registration.

    Dated: December 18, 1997.

James Jones,

Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

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