On October 1, 1996, the Agency issued PR Notice 96-7 concerning certain labeling statements and product performance for soil treatment termiticide products. PR Notice 96-7 stated EPA's position that registrants and supplemental distributors should not distribute or sell product bearing labeling inconsistent with the Notice after October 1, 1997. It has been brought to the Agency's attention that many registrants have stocks of termiticide product which are ready for distribution, but which will not comply with the labeling requirements by October 1, 1997 as required in PR Notice 96-7. For these reasons, and to prevent the potential for inadequate supplies of termiticide products in commerce, EPA intends to grant a 90-day extension to permit the distribution or sale of products not bearing labeling consistent with PR Notice 96-7.

Title from text. Memorandum dated September 25, 1997 to "persons responsible for the registration of pesticide products" with subject of "time extension of PR Notice 96-7 - termiticide labeling." "Notice to manufacturers, producers, formulators and registrants of pesticide products"--Beneath title. Signed at end by "James J. Jones, Acting Director, Registration Division." "EPA 730-N-97-009." "SEP 25 1997."