Chloroneb; Reregistration Eligibility Decision

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide chloroneb. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents are also available in the chloroneb docket. Chloroneb (1,4-dichloro-2,5-dimethoxybenzene) is a systemic fungicide currently registered for seed treatment uses on beans (including cowpeas), cotton, lupine, soybeans, and sugar beets to protect against a variety of diseases such as seed rot, damping-off, blights, and other seedling diseases. Chloroneb is also registered on golf course and turf grasses, as well as ornamental plants to control blights. EPA has reviewed chloroneb 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.