Federal Register: November 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 211)

DOCID: FR Doc E6-18261

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Environmental Protection Agency

EPA ID: [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0799; FRL-8095-3]

NOTICE: NOTICES

ACTION: Pesticide registration, cancellation, etc.:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Pesticide Products; Indole-3-Acetic Acid Registration Application

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2007.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

This notice announces receipt of an application to register Technical Indole3acetic Acid containing a new active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

SUMMARY:

Indole-3-acetic acid,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
  • Animal production (NAICS code 112).
  • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
  • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, remember to:

    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.

    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes.

    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used.

    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.

    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives.

    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats.

    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified.

    II. Registration Application

    EPA received an application to register a pesticide product containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provision of section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA. Notice of receipt of this application does not imply a decision by the Agency on the application.

    File Symbol: 57538EI. Applicant: Stoller Enterprises, Inc., 4001 W. Sam Houston PkWy N. Suite 100, Houston, TX 77043. Product name: Technical Indole3acetic Acid. Biochemical plant growth regulator Active ingredient: Indole3acetic acid at 99 percent. Proposed classification/Use: Biochemical manufacturinguse product. C. Frazer. List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.

    Dated: September 26, 2006.
    Janet L. Andersen,
    Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
    [FR Doc. E618261 Filed 103106; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 656050S

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    Carol E. Frazer, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 204600001; telephone number: (703) 3088810; email address: frazer.carol@epa.gov.