Notice of Intent to Cancel Registration of Certain Products Containing the Active Ingredient Metam-Sodium

摘要

This Notice announces the Agency's intent to cancel the registrations of the pesticide products Vaporooter A Foaming Fumigant (EPA Reg. No. 9993-1), Foam Coat Vaporooter (EPA Reg. No. 9993-2), and Sanafoam Vaporooter II (EPA Reg. No. 9993-3). EPA has determined that continued sale, distribution, and use of the products would cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. EPA bases this determination on data and other information showing that products that contain metam-sodium (sodium methyldithiocarbamate) when used for control of root growth in sewer lines must be classified for ``Restricted Use Only'' to ensure their safe use. The chemical is hazardous, and applicators need to wear protective equipment and receive specialized training when using the products for this use. Airrigation Engineering Co., Inc. (Airrigation) has failed to comply with the Agency's requirement for Restricted Use classification for the products listed above. EPA is therefore issuing this Notice of Intent to Cancel as required by section 6(b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).