[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 21, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12311-12313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05639]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0006; FRL-9974-76]
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several
initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or
on various commodities.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 20, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown
in the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), main telephone number: (703)
305-7090, email address: [email protected]; or Michael Goodis,
Registration Division (7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305-7090,
email address: [email protected]. The mailing address for each
contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's
name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the
end of each pesticide petition summary.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
Crop production (NAICS code 111).
Animal production (NAICS code 112).
Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the division listed at the end of the
pesticide petition summary of interest.
B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that
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you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you
mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then
identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific
information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version
of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the
comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be
submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked
will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in
40 CFR part 2.
2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.
II. What action is the Agency taking?
EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed
under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in
or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on
the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing
any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the
pesticide petitions described in this document contain the data or
information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C.
346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the
submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the
pesticide petitions. After considering the public comments, EPA intends
to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted. Additional data
may be needed before EPA can make a final determination on these
pesticide petitions.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions
that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket
for each of the petitions is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA
is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.
Notice of Filing--Amended Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPS)
PP IN-11082. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0036). Pyxis Regulatory Consulting,
Inc., 4110 136TH ST CT NW GIG Harbor, WA 98332, on behalf of Aceto
Corporation, 4 Tri Harbor Court, Port Washington, NY 11050, requests to
amend an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of
1,1- difluoroethane (CAS Reg. No. 75-37-6) when used as an inert
ingredient (propellant) in pesticide formulations applied to growing
crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest pre- and post-
harvest under 40 CFR 180.910 and animals under 40 CFR 180.930 to
include use in bird repellant pesticide formulations. The petitioner
believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
Notice of Filing--Amended Tolerances for Non-Inerts
PP 7E8631. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0694). The Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 500
College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes upon
establishment of tolerances referenced above under ``New Tolerances''
to remove existing tolerances in 40 CFR part 180. 672 for residues of
the insecticide cyantraniliprole, 3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-N-
[4-cyano-2-methyl-6-[((methylamino) carbonyl]phenyl]-1H-pyrazole-5-
carboxamide, including its metabolites and degradates in or on the
following commodities in or on Brassica head and stem, subgroup 5A at
3.0 ppm; Brassica leafy vegetables, subgroup 5B at 30 ppm; and
Vegetable, leafy, except Brassica, group 4 at 20 ppm. The high-pressure
liquid chromatography with ESI--MS/MS detection is used to measure and
evaluate cyantraniliprole. Contact: RD.
Notice of Filing--New Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPS)
1. PP IN-11005. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0179). Acadia Regulatory
Consulting, LLC, 331 W King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, on behalf of Lidan,
Inc., 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005, requests to
establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues
for lignosulfonic acid, calcium, comp. with 1,6 hexanediamine polymer
with guanidine hydrochloride (1:1), (CAS Reg. No. 1905409-74-6) with a
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) of 10,000 Daltons,
when used as a inert ingredient in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR
180.960. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because
it is not t required for an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance. Contact: RD.
2. PP IN-11058. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0614). Exponent, 1150 Connecticut
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, on behalf of Aceto Corporation, 4 Tri
Harbor Court, Port Washington, NY 11050, requests to establish an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of tin oxide
(CAS Reg. No. 18282-10-5) when used as an inert ingredient (colorant)
in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops under 40 CFR 180.920
for seed treatment use only at a maximum concentration of 40% by weight
in a pesticide formulation. The petitioner believes no analytical
method is needed because it is not required for an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
3. PP IN-11077. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0663). Spring Trading Comp., on
behalf of Evonik Corp., P.O. Box 34628, Richmond, VA 23234, requests to
establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues
of 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decyne-4,7-diol (CAS Reg. No. 126-86-3) and
2,5,8,11-tetramethyldodec-6-yne-5,8-diol (CAS Reg. No. 68227-33-8)
under 40 CFR 180.910 and 180.930 when used an inert ingredient
(surfactant) in pesticide formulations. The petitioner believes no
analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption
from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
Notice of Filing--New Tolerance Exemptions for Non-Inerts (Except PIPS)
1. PP 7E8560. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0705). Interregional Research
Project Number 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
500 College Rd. East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
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08540, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the microbial pesticide
Metschnikowia fructicola strain NRRL Y-27328 in or on stone fruit,
group 12-12; small fruit vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit,
subgroup 13-07F; and low growing berry, subgroup 13-07G. The petitioner
believes no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance is being proposed. Contact: BPPD.
2. PP 7F8563. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0748). Green Ravenna, Via Matteotti,
16-48121, Ravenna, Italy (in care of toXcel, LLC, 7140 Heritage Village
Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155), requests to establish an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the
fungicide Pseudomonas sp. strain DSMZ 13134 in or on all food
commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed
because an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is being
proposed. Contact: BPPD.
3. PP 7F8574. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0703). OmniLytics, Inc., 9100 South
500 West, Sandy, UT 84070, requests to establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the
bactericide bacteriophage active against Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri
in or on citrus fruit, including orange, grapefruit, pummelo, mandarin,
lemon, lime, tangerine, tangelo, and kumquat. The petitioner believes
no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance is being proposed. Contact: BPPD.
4. PP 7F8621. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0727). Andermatt Biocontrol AG,
Stahlermatten 6, CH-6146 Grossdietwil, Switzerland (in care of SciReg,
Inc., 12733 Director's Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192), requests to
establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR
part 180 for residues of the insecticide Autographa californica
multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) strain FV#11 in or on all food
commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed
because AcMNPV strain FV#11 is naturally occurring and is not toxic or
pathogenic; therefore, exposure to any residues of AcMNPV strain FV#11
should not be of concern for human health. Contact: BPPD.
Notice of Filing--New Tolerances for Inerts
PP IN-11030. (EPA-HQ-OPP- 2017-0591). Interregional Research
Project No. 4, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540 requests to amend a
tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.560 for residues of cloquintocet-mexyl
(acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-quniolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl ester) (CAS
Reg. No. 99607-70-2) and its acid metabolite (5-chloro-8-
quinlinoxyacetic acid), for use as an inert ingredient (safener) in
combination with existing listed active ingredients to include use in
or on the raw agricultural commodities Teff, forage at 0.2 ppm; Teff,
grain at 0.1 ppm; Teff, straw at 0.1]ppm; Teff, hay at 0.5 ppm. The
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection
(HPLC-UV) method is used for the determination of cloquintocet-mexyl
(parent) and the HPLC-UV method allows determination of its acid
metabolite for the proposed uses. Contact: RD.
Notice of Filing--New Tolerances for Non-Inerts
PP 7E8631. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0694). The Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 500
College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, requests to
establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.672 for residues of the
insecticide cyantraniliprole, 3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-N-[4-
cyano-2-methyl-6-[((methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1H-pyrazole-5-
carboxamide, including its metabolites and degradates in or on the
following commodities in or on Berry, low growing, except strawberry,
subgroup 13-07H, except blueberry, lowbush and lingonberry at 0.08
parts per million (ppm) (proposal to replace an existing tolerance at
the same level that is only for imported Berry, low growing, except
strawberry, subgroup 13-07H, with a tolerance supporting both domestic
production and imported low growing berries, except strawberries);
Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B at 30 ppm; Caneberry subgroup
13-07A at 4.0 ppm; Celtuce at 20 ppm; Coffee, green bean at 0.05 ppm
(proposal to replace an existing tolerance at the same level that is
only for imported Coffee, green bean with a tolerance supporting both
domestic production and imported coffee); Florence fennel at 20 ppm;
Kohlrabi at 3.0 ppm; Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A at 20 ppm; Leaf
petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 20 ppm; and Vegetable, brassica, head
and stem, group 5-16 at 3.0 ppm. The high-pressure liquid
chromatography with ESI-MS/MS detection is used to measure and evaluate
cyantraniliprole. Contact: RD.
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.
Dated: February 27, 2018.
Hamaad Syed,
Acting Director, Information Technology and Resources Management
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2018-05639 Filed 3-20-18; 8:45 am]
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