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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ26 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Pesticides; Determination of Status of Prions as Pests 
Abstract: In 2004, the Agency stated that it considered prions (proteinaceous infectious particles) to be a "pest" under FIFRA. A product intended to inactivate, destroy or mitigate prions on inanimate surfaces (i.e., “prion product”) is considered to be a pesticide. Any company seeking to distribute or sell such a product is required to register the product with EPA before it can be distributed or sold in the United States. Through this action, EPA is considering expressly adding prions to the list of pests in 40 CFR part 152, and requirements related to product performance (i.e., efficacy data), which is required for each antimicrobial end-use product for which public health related claims are made. EPA believes that regulating prion products will protect human health and the environment against unreasonable adverse effects and ensure that such products are effective. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 152.5(d)   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136    7 USC 136w   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2010    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4985
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Carlton Kempter
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7510P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 305-5448
Fax:703 308-6467
Email: kempter.carlton@epa.gov

Betty Shackleford
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7510P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 308-8169
Email: shackleford.betty@epa.gov