&EPA 

Agrobacterium radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 

and K1026 

Final Registration Review Decision 

Registration Review Case 4101 

Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878 

Approved By: 

. Matthews, Director 

Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division 
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Agrobacterium radlobacterstralns K84/Kerr-84 and K1026 Final Registration Review Decision 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Agrobacterium radiobacter Registration Review Team......................................... 3 

I. Introduction.......... .......... .. ..... ........ .. .. .... ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4 

A. Agrobacterium radiobacter General Background... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

B. Agrobacterium radiobacter Registered Pesticide Products.. ... ... ...................... 5 

II. Scientific Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

A. Product Analysis Data...... ...... ........... ... ........................... ...... .. ....... 6 

B. Human Health Data and Risk Assessment......... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

C. Nontarget Organisms Data and Ecological Risk Assessment.................. .... 7 

D. Product Performance ... ...... .. ... ... ...... ....................................... ...... 7 

E. Incidents.... ............. ................... .. ....................................... ....... 8 

F. Public Comments .. .... .. .............. ........................................ .......... . 

G. Water Quality .......................... ..... ............................................. . 

H. Trade Irritants ............ .. ................. ....... ........ ...................................... . 

I. Envirorunental Justice ............................................... ... ... ... ............ . 

III. Final Registration Review Decision .. ... .... .. ................................................ . 

IV. Next Steps ................................... : ..... ... ............................................... . 

V. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ........................................................ . 

VI. Bibliography ..................... .. .. ..... ..... .............................................. ... . 

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Agrobacterium radiobacter Registration Review Team 

Product Characterization and Human Health 

Joel Gagliardi, Ph.D. 

Environmental Effects 

Shannon Borges, M.S. 

Risk Management 

Ann Sibold, M.A. 

Office of General Counsel 

Philip Ross, Esq. 

Chris Kaczmarek, Esq. 

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I. INTRODUCTION 

This document is the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA or the Agency) Final Registration Review 

Decision for Agrobacterium radiobacter (Hereafter referred to as A. radiobacter) strains K84/Kerr-84 and 

K1026. It is being issued in accordance with 40 CFR §§ 155.57 and 155.58. A final registration review decision 

is the Agency's determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the standard for registration in the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Information on A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr84 and K1 026 can be found in EPA's public docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878) at www.regulations.gov. 

FIFRA, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996, mandated the continuous review of 

existing pesticides. All pesticides distributed or sold in the United States must generally be registered by EPA, 

based on scientific data showing that they will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment 

when used as directed on product labeling. The registration review program is intended to make sure that, as 

the ability to assess risk evolves and as policies and practices change, all registered pesticides continue to meet 

the statutory standard of no unreasonable adverse effects to human health or the environment. Changes in 

science, public policy, and pesticide use practices will occur over time. Through the registration review 

program, the Agency periodically reevaluates pesticides to make sure that as change occurs, products in the 

marketplace can be used safely. Information on this program is provided at: 

http://www .epa. gov I oppsrrd 1/registration review/. 

In 2006, the Agency implemented the Registration Review program pursuant to Section 3(g) of FIFRA and, as 

required, will review each registered pesticide every 15 years to determine whether it continues to meet the 

FIFRA standard for registration. 

In accordance with 40 CFR § 155.50, the Agency formally initiated registration review for A. radiobacter 

strains K84/Kerr-84 and K 1 026 (Case 4101 ). The following timeline highlights significant events that have 

occurred during the registration review of A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and K1026: 

• March 201 0 - Publication of the A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and K 1026 Summary Document, 

containing a Preliminary Work Plan (PWP) and Fact Sheet, in docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878 for a 

60 day comment period. No comments were received. 

• August 31, 2010 - Publication of the A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and K 1026 Final Work Plan, 

which stated that the most recent exposure and risk assessments still support the registration of pesticide 

products containing A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and Kl 026 and meet the requirements of 

Registration Review under 40 CFR § 155.50. 

• July 11, 2012 - Publication of the A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and Kl 026 Registration Review 

Proposed Decision, which maintained that the available risk assessments still supported the registration 

of pesticide products containing A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and K 1026. This document was 

issued in C()njunction with the opening of a public comment period. During the comment period, the 

Agency r~ceived no comments from the public. 

• September~ ~Q12- Isstiance of this document, the A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and Kl 026 Final 

Registra~hilf : . R?Y(ew . . D~cision. 

On October 26, 9Q ~ th~ Agency promulgated a Final Rule setting forth the data requirements to support 

registration of'bi 8.P.hl?,rn!~a1 ~4 ri1icro~ial pesticides and updated defmitions for both biochemical and microbial 

pesticides (72 J::~ M Q02)~ 'fhi~ fjlle pecame effective on December 26, 2007. The data and information 

summarizedJhf<:)llgh Q~f ~~~ d9cume.pt were considered in light of these requirements. :; . ., ' . . . . . . 

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The data and information evaluated to support A. radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 (hereafter referred to as K84) 

and K1026, as published in the Summary Document dated March 29,2010, continue to support the pesticide 

registration as summarized herein. The status of this and other registration review cases is available on 

httpllwww. epa.gov/oppsrrdllregistration review/review status.htm. 

A. A. radiobacter strains K84 and K1026 General Background. 

A. radiobacter is a naturally occurring soil bacterium present in many soil types and plant rhizospheres 

(zones of soil surrounding plant roots, influenced by root secretions and increased microbial growth and 

activity) worldwide. The Agency has classified two strains of A. radiobacter, K84 and Kl 026, as 

microbial pesticides; both strains are included in this Registration Review case. These pesticide products 

contain living A. radiobacter as the active ingredient. When used as a microbial pest control agent in 

seed, root, and stem treatments of nonbearing fruit, nut, and ornamental plants, A. radiobacter is 

intended to protect them from Crown Gall, which is caused by the plant pathogen, Agrobacterium 

tumefaciens (A. tumefaciens). Both strains of A. radiobacter control A. tumefaciens through direct 

competition, which is primarily accomplished by the production of agrocin 84, a bacteriocin produced 

by both A. radiobacter strain K84 and strain K 1026 that is specific for certain pathogenic strains of 

Agrobacterium spp. Bacteriocins are peptides that are produced by certain bacteria and are known to 

inhibit the growth of other bacteria. 

A. radiobacter strain K84 is nonpathogenic and naturally occurring. It was discovered as a natural 

inhibitor of A. tumefaciens. 1n some cases, conjugal transfer of the plasmid encoding agrocin 84 

production may occur between A. radiobacter strain K84 and some strains of A. tumefaciens. (A plasmid 

is a DNA molecule that is separate from, and can replicate independently of, the chromosomal DNA.) 

This transfer can result in reduced biocontrol effectiveness because genes determining immunity to 

agrocin 84 are also on the plasmid encoding its production. 

A. radiobacter strain K 1 026 is a derivative of the K84 strain and was developed to counteract the 

potential for development of resistant strains of A. tumefaciens. It is derived by the deletion of the 

genetic material that is necessary for the transfer of immunity to agrocin 84. A. radiobacter strains K84 

and K1026 were derived from the same isolate, though they were developed for pesticidal use several 

years apart. Biochemical testing conducted for pesticide registration of K 1 026 shows the two strains are 

identical except for the intentional modifications made to the plasmid in K 1026. 

B. Registered Products. 

A. radiobacter strain K-84 was first registered in 1979 as Galltrol-A, EPA Reg. No. 40230-1, for use in 

the prevention of Crown Gall infections in certain fruit, nut and ornamental nursery stock (non-bearing 

plants only). 

A. radiobacter strain K 1 026 was first registered conditionally in September 1999 under the product 

name Nogall, EPA Reg. No. 62388-1. 

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II. SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENT 

A. Product Analysis Data (40 CFR § 158.2120). 

All product analysis data requirements at 40 CFR 158.2120 have been satisfied for A. radiobacter strain 

K84 and A. radiobacter strain K 1026. Assessments of these data show that they continue to meet the 

standard for registration under FIFRA, as amended by FQP A. No further product analysis data are 

required. Please refer to the Summary Document posted in the initial docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-

0878) for a more detailed discussion. 

B. Human Health Data (40 CFR § 158.2140) and Risk Assessment. 

1. Human Health Data and Risk Assessment. 

All human health data requirements at 40 CFR 158.2140 have been fulfilled for both strains of A. 

radiobacter. The Summary Document posted in the initial docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878) 

provides a detailed discussion of the human health data and risk assessment status. 

2. Endocrine Disruptors. 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 408(p) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 

(FFDCA), EPA developed an Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) to be used to 

determine whether certain chemicals, such as pesticide active and inert ingredients, may have an 

effect in humans or wildlife similar to an effect produced by a "naturally occurring estrogen, or 

such other endocrine effect as the Administrator may designate." Section 408(p )( 4) of the 

FFDCA authorizes EPA, by order, to exempt from the requirements ofthe endocrine screening 

program required by Section 408(p)(l) "a biologic substance or other substance if the 

Administrator determines that the substance is anticipated not to produce any effect in humans 

similar to an effect produced by a naturally occurring estrogen." 

EPA has evaluated A. radiobacter strains K84 and K 1026, the active ingredient involved in 

Registration Review Case 4101 (Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878]. Based on the 

analysis and rationale that are described in the Administrative Order, "Exemption of 

Agrobacterium radiobacter strains K84 and K1026 from the Requirements ofthe Endocrine 

Disruptor Screening Program," (EDSP) signed June 4, 2012, EPA has determined that A. 

radiobacter is a "biologic substance," and that neither the microorganisms nor the adenine 

bactericidal compound (agrocin 84) they produce are anticipated to produce in humans or any 

other organism an effect similar to that produced by a naturally occurring estrogen, androgen, or 

thyroid hormone. Pursuant to Section 408(p )( 4 ), EPA has exempted A. radiobacter strains K84 

and K1026 from the requirements ofthe EDSP. A copy ofthis Administrative Order (U.S. EPA. 

2012) is included in Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878. 

For further information on the status of the EDSP, the policies and procedures, the list of 67 

chemicals, future lists, the test guidelines and the Tier 1 screening battery, please visit our 

website: http:/ /www.epa.gov/endo/. 

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C. Nontarget Organisms Data (40 CFR § 158.2150) and Ecological Risk Assessment. 

1. Effects on Nontarget Organisms: Data (40 CFR § 158.2150) and Environmental Risk 

Assessment. 

All nontarget toxicity data requirements at 40 CFR 158.2150 have been fulfilled and meet the 

standard for registration required under FIFRA for both strains of A. radiobacter. Please refer 

the Summary Document posted in the injtial docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878) for a more 

detailed discussion. 

2. Endangered Species Assessment. 

The final work plan stated that the Agency would complete a risk assessment that supports a 

complete endangered species determination for both strains of A. radiobacter. The endangered 

species assessment has been completed, and the results of that assessment follow. "Exposure to 

nontarget organisms is expected to be very limited due to the labeled use patterns and application 

methods. A. radiobacter is also specific for the target pest and is not known or expected to be 

infective or to cause toxicity and pathogenicity in nontarget organisms. Additionally, no 

incidents of adverse effects to nontarget species have been reported to the Agency. The Agency 

concluded in its scoping document that adverse effects to avian wildlife, wild mammals, 

nontarget insects, honey bees, freshwater and marine/estuarine fish and invertebrates, and 

nontarget plants are not expected as a result of the labeled uses of A. radiobacter strain K84 or A. 

radiobacter K 1 026. A. radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K I 026 have been 

shown to return to naturally occurring population levels after application, and will not occur 

outside of the immediate area around treated plants at higher populations than those of naturally 

occurring A. radiobacter." (USEPA, 2011). 

Since EPA has determined that no effects are anticipated for any non-target species exposed to A. 

radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K 1026 as a result of the labeled applications, 

effects to threatened and endangered species and their designated critical habitats are also not 

expected. Therefore, a "No Effect" determination is proposed for direct and indirect effects to 

listed species and their designated critical habitats resulting from the registered uses of A. 

radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K1 026, as labeled. (USEPA, 2011 ). Please refer 

the Endangered Species Assessment, which has been posted in the docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-

0878), for a more detailed discussion {USEP A, 2011 ). 

D. Product Performance (Efficacy) Data (40 CFR § 158.2160). 

Product performance data must be developed for all microbial pesticides to ensure efficacy when 

used in accordance with labeling directions and commonly accepted pest control practices. The 

Agency has waived all requirements to submit such efficacy data unless the pesticide product 

bears a claim to control public health pests, although the Agency reserves the right to require, on 

a case-by-case basis, submission of efficacy data for any pesticide product registered or proposed 

for registration. A. radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K 1026 pesticide products 

are registered for use for treating seeds, roots, and stems of nonbearing fruit, nut, and ornamental 

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plants. These products do not have labeled uses for public health pests; therefore the Agency has 

not required submission of efficacy data to support their label claims. 

E. Incidents 

The Summary Document dated March 2010 and posted in the initial docket (EPA-HQ-OPP2009-0878), stated that no incidents had been reported for currently registered products 

containing A. radiobacter as an active ingredient for the current use patterns. Please refer the 

Summary Document for a more detailed discussion. 

Since the Summary Document was posted, EPA initiated a more recent search for incidents 

reported to the Agency for A. radiobacter and filed in EPA's Incident Data System (IDS). EPA 

searched IDS for the time period extending from 0110111979, (when A. radiobacter was first 

registered as a pesticide) to 01/14/2012. The Agency found one report, filed in IDS on 1/112010, 

of an alleged relation of Agrobacterium to Morgellons disease. 

EPA has looked into this incident report, and notes that the Morgellons Research Foundation has 

suggested that unidentified species and strains of Agrobacterium spp. were responsible, at least 

in part, for a dermatopathology in humans. This pathology included incidents of skin rash, 

pruritis, hair loss and fatigue, among other maladies presented. EPA further notes that a study 

was initiated in 2007 by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health 

and Human Services and Kaiser-Permanente. This study evaluated patients in California, who 

indicated that they had been suffering from an apparently similar dermopathy. The CDC study 

indicated that there was no common underlying disease or infectious agent identifiable in the 115 

patients they examined (Pearson et al, 20 12). The lack of identification of Agrobacterium spp. or 

other readily culturable bacterial species from skin and blood of study patient$ strongly suggests 

that whatever the cause of this disease may be, it is not linked to the presence of Agrobacterium 

radiobacter or other related species (e.g., A. tumefaciens, A. rhizogenes). A copy of this review 

has been placed in the docket. 

EPA concludes that no revision to the human health risk assessment to address Morgellons 

disease is needed, based on the review of the incident report described in the previous paragraph, 

and further, that no additional action is needed at this time. 

F. Public Comments 

In accordance with 40 CFR § 155.50, the Agency formally initiated registration review for A. 

radiobacter on March 31, 2010, with the opening of a docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878) and 

the publication of a Summary Document for a 60-day public comment period. The Agency 

received no comments on the Summary Document for A. radiobacter during the 60-day public 

comment period that ended on June 1, 2010. The A. radiobacter Final Work Plan was placed 

into the docket on August 31, 2010. The Agency received no comments. The Notice announcing 

the proposed final decision for Agrobacterium radiobacter strains K84/Kerr-84 and K1026 on 

was issued on July 11 , 2012. Agency received no comments during the comment period which 

closed September 10, 2012. 

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G. Water Quality 

In the Summary Document for A. radiobacter, EPA noted that A. radiobacter was not identified 

as a cause of impairment for any listed water bodies, and no Total Maximum Daily Loads 

(TMDL) were developed for A. radiobacter. The Agency solicited comments when the Summary 

Document was published in March 20 I 0; however, no comments, data, or information regarding 

the existence of any water quality issues associated with A. radiobacter were received. 

H. Trade Irritants 

Through the registration review process, the Agency is soliciting information on trade irritants 

and, to the extent feasible, will take steps toward facilitating irritant resolution. Growers and 

other stakeholders were asked to comment on any trade irritant issues resulting from lack of 

Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) or disparities between U.S. tolerances or exemptions from 

tolerance and MRLs or exemptions from MRLs in key export markets, providing as much 

specificity as possible regarding the nature of the concern. In the Summary Document for A. 

radiobacter, EPA noted that there are no registered food uses or residue tolerances established 

for A. radiobacter. The Agency did not receive any comments regarding the existence of any 

trade irritant issues associated with A. radiobacter following publication of the Summary 

Document. 

I. Environmental Justice 

EPA seeks to achieve environmental j ustice-the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of 

all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income- in the development, 

implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help 

address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency sought information, as explained in 

the Summary Document, on groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their 

location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical, unusually high exposure to 

registered pesticide products containing A. radiobacter compared to the general population. The 

Agency did not receive any comments. At this time, EPA does not believe that use of the 

registered pesticide products containing A. radiobacter will cause harm to or have a 

disproportionate impact on at-risk communities. 

For additional information regarding environmental justice issues, please visit EPA's website at: 

http://www .epa. gov I compliance/environmental j ustice/index.htrnl. 

III. FINAL REGISTRATION REVIEW DECISION 

The Agency has determined that no additional data are required at this time to support registrations containing 

A. radiobacter. The Agency has considered A. radiobacter in light ofthe standard for registration and safety 

factors in FIFRA and FFDCA, as amended by FQPA. EPA has found that there are not likely to be any 

unreasonable adverse effects to the U.S. population in general, and to infants and children in particular, or to 

nontarget organisms or the environment from the use of registered pesticide products containing A. radiobacter 

when currently required label instructions are followed. In addition, EPA has made a "No Effect" determination 

for endangered and threatened species, and their designated critical habitat, for A. radiobacter. The Agency has 

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further determined that A. radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K 1 026 qualify for exemption from 

the requirement for testing in the EDSP. Accordingly, EPA lhas, pursuant to FFDCA Section 408(p)(4), issued 

an order exempting A. radiobacter strain K84 and A. radiobacter strain K 1 026 from the requirements of the 

EDSP. The Agency has found that it is not necessary to conduct a new risk assessment for this case and is 

therefore issuing a final registration review decision in accordance with 40 CFR Section 155.53(c)(2) and 40 

CFR Section 155.58. 

Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR §§ 155.57 and 155.58, the Agency's final registration review decision is 

that the standards for Registration Review have been met and that the registrations of the two products 

containing A. radiobacter may be maintained. 

IV. NEXT STEPS 

In accordance with 40 CFR § 155.58, the Agency is issuing this final registration review decision document and 

placing it in the A. radiobacter registration review docket (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0878). A Federal Register 

Notice will announce its availability. 

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V. GLOSSARY of TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS 

BPPD 

CBI 

CFR 

ECso 

EDSP 

EP 

EPA 

FESTF 

FFDCA 

FIFRA 

FQPA 

FR 

FWP 

MPs 

MRIDNo. 

MRLs 

NOEL 

OCSPP 

OPP 

PC Code 

PWP 

TGAis 

TMDLs 

U.S. 

Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division 

Confidential business infonnation 

Code of Federal Regulations 

Half maximal effective concentration 

Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program 

End-use product 

Environmental Protection Agency (the Agency) 

FIFRA Endangered Species Task Force 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 

Food Quality Protection Act 

Federal Register 

Final Work Plan 

Manufacturing-use products 

Master Record Identification Number. (EPA's system of recording and tracking submitted studies.) 

Maximum Residue Levels 

No observable effect level 

Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 

Office of Pesticide Programs 

Pesticide Chemical Code 

Preliminary work plan 

Technical grade of the active ingredients 

Total Maximum Daily Loads 

United States 

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VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY 

EPA Reviews 

U.S. EPA, 2011. Memorandum from Shannon Borges to Ann Sibold. Endangered Species Assessment for 

Registration Review of Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K84 and Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K 1 026. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office ofPesticide Programs. February 18,2011. 

U.S. EPA. 2012. Administrative Order signed by James J. Jones, June 4, 2012. Exemption of Agrobacterium 

radiobacter strains K84 and K 1026 from the Requirements of the Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program. 

U.S. EPA. 2012. Memo from Chris Wozniak, Ph.D. dated 9/21/2012. Comments on incident report for A. 

radiobacter (021563 00001) of 01/011201 0; Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K84 and related agrobacteria. 

Public Literature 

Pearson ML, Selby JV, Katz KA, Cantrell V, Braden CR, et al. (2012) Clinical, Epidemiologic, Histopathologic 

and Molecular Features of an Unexplained Dermopathy. PLoS ONE 7(1): e29908. 

doi: 1 0.1371/journal.pone.0029908. Available at: 

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2Fl0.1371%2Fjourna1.pone.0029908 

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