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Flammability Labeling Requirements for Total Release Fogger Pesticides

pesticide · Rule · Published 1998-02-23 · Effective 1998-04-24 · 63 FR 9078

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Document number
98-4562
Federal Register citation
63 FR 9078
CFR reference
40 CFR 156
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
pesticide
Publication date
1998-02-23
Effective date
1998-04-24
EPA docket
OPP-36189

Abstract

This rule requires specific precautionary labeling relating to the flammability of total release fogger pesticides. EPA has found that, as currently labeled, total release foggers pose an unreasonable risk to property and pesticide users from fires and explosions that can be caused by a build up of extremely flammable propellants. EPA expects that the additional flammability label warnings required by this rule will reduce the potential for fires and explosions by alerting consumers to the dangers of total release foggers. The required labeling will also provide specific directions for proper use of these products with minimal costs to industry or consumers. Although EPA issued a proposed rule and received public comments in 1994, this action includes some labeling requirements that differ from those discussed in the proposal. EPA is therefore issuing this action as a direct final rule in order to provide an opportunity for affected entities to submit adverse comments on the new labeling requirements. If EPA receives any adverse comments on the addition of these labeling requirements for pesticides within 30 days from the date of this final rule, EPA will withdraw that paragraph of the rule to which adverse comments pertain. At that point, EPA will issue a proposed rule addressing this issue and will provide a 30-day period for public comment. If no adverse comments are received, the rule will become effective on the date specified.

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