80 FR 32029 - n-Butyl benzoate; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Page Range		32029-32034
FR Document		2015-13818

This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of n-butyl benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136-60-7) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops, raw agricultural commodities after harvest, and animals and when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial formulations in food-contact surface sanitizer products at a maximum level in the end-use concentration of 15,000 parts per million (ppm). Exponent, Inc., on behalf Huntsman Corp., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of n-butyl benzoate.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265; FRL-9927-65]

n-Butyl benzoate; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of
a tolerance for residues of n-butyl benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136-60-7)
when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations
applied to growing crops, raw agricultural commodities after harvest,
and animals and when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial
formulations in food-contact surface sanitizer products at a maximum
level in the end-use concentration of 15,000 parts per million (ppm).
Exponent, Inc., on behalf Huntsman Corp., submitted a petition to EPA
under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting
establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This
regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of n-butyl benzoate.

DATES: This regulation is effective June 5, 2015. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before August 4, 2015, and
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lewis, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
number: (703) 305-7090; email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

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).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR
part 180 through the Government Publishing Office's e-CFR site at
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl. To access the OCSPP test guidelines referenced in this
document electronically, please go to http://www.epa.gov/ocspp and
select ``Test Methods and Guidelines.''

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
August 4, 2015. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265, 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 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.

II. Petition for Exemption

In the Federal Register of October 24, 2014 (Vol. 79 FR 63594)
(FRL-9916-03), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21
U.S.C. 346a, announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP IN-
10682) by Exponent, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20035 on behalf Huntsman Corp., 8600 Gosling Road, The
Woodlands, TX 77381. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.910,
180.930, and 180.940 be amended by establishing an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues of n-butyl benzoate (CAS Reg.
No. 136-60-7) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide
formulations applied to growing crops, raw agricultural commodities
after harvest, and animals and when used as an inert

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ingredient in antimicrobial formulations in food-contact surface
sanitizer products. That document referenced a summary of the petition
prepared by Exponent, Inc., on behalf Huntsman Corp., the petitioner,
which is available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. No
tolerance-related comments were received on the notice of filing.
Based on a review of the data submitted in support of this
petition, EPA has modified the exemption requested by limiting the
amount of n-butyl benzoate allowed in food contact sanitizing solutions
to a maximum 15,000 ppm (1.5%). This limitation is based on the
Agency's risk assessment which can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document ``n-Butyl Benzoate; Human Health Risk
Assessment and Ecological Effects Assessment to Support Proposed
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance When Used as an Inert
Ingredient in Pesticide Formulations,'' in docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2014-0265.

III. Inert Ingredient Definition

Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active
ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not
limited to, the following types of ingredients (except when they have a
pesticidal efficacy of their own): Solvents such as alcohols and
hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty
acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as
carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing
agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents;
and emulsifiers. The term ``inert'' is not intended to imply
nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active.
Generally, EPA has exempted inert ingredients from the requirement of a
tolerance based on the low toxicity of the individual inert
ingredients.

IV. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that
the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines
``safe'' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm
will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue,
including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for
which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through
drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the
pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to
infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical
residue. . . .''
EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only
in those cases where it can be clearly demonstrated that the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably
foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human
health. In order to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to
pesticide inert ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the
inert in conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert
ingredient through food, drinking water, and through other exposures
that occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA
is able to determine that a finite tolerance is not necessary to ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from
aggregate exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance may be established.
Consistent with FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(A), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B), EPA has reviewed the available
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a
determination on aggregate exposure for n-butyl benzoate including
exposure resulting from the exemption established by this action. EPA's
assessment of exposures and risks associated with n-butyl benzoate
follows.

A. Toxicological Profile

EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered their
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children. Specific information on the studies received and the nature
of the adverse effects caused by n-butyl benzoate as well as the no-
observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-
effect-level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies are discussed in this
unit.
In acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity studies in rats, n-
butyl benzoate was found to be slightly toxic to nontoxic. In primary
eye and dermal irritation studies in rabbits, n-butyl benzoate was
found to be minimally irritating. In a dermal sensitization study in
guinea pigs, n-butyl benzoate was not a dermal sensitizer.
In a combined repeated dose toxicity study with the reproduction/
developmental toxicity screening test, n-butyl benzoate was
administered daily to rats by gavage at doses of 0 (vehicle control),
250, 500 and 1,000 mg/kg bw/day. The NOAEL for parental toxicity was
1,000 mg/kg/day; the highest dose tested. The LOAEL for parental
toxicity was not observed in this study. The NOAEL for embryo-fetal
toxicity was 500 mg/kg bw/day based on increased pup mortality on post-
natal day zero observed at the LOAEL of 1,000 mg/kg/day.
No positive mutagenic response was observed for n-butyl benzoate in
a reverse bacterial mutation assay.
No chronic toxicity data for n-butyl benzoate are available.
There are no cancer studies available for n-butyl benzoate. n-Butyl
benzoate is metabolized by esterase mediated hydrolysis resulting in
the formation of two major polar metabolites, n-butyl alcohol and
benzoic acid. Each metabolite enters other degradation pathways to be
rapidly metabolized and/or excreted. Based on predicted rapid
metabolism and excretion, the lack of specific target organ toxicity in
the OCSPP Harmonized Test Guideline 870.3650 study, the results of
genotoxicity testing being negative, and a Quantitative Structure
Activity Relationship (QSAR) expert model, DEREK Nexus, that indicates
no structural alerts for carcinogenicity, n-butyl benzote is not
expected to be carcinogenic.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to
determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL)
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dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified (the LOAEL).
Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with the POD to
calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a population-
adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe margin of
exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes that any
amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the Agency
estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of the
adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/riskassess.htm.
1. Acute dietary (all populations). There were no adverse effects
observed attributable to a single dose for the general population
(including infants and children) or females 13-49 years of age.
2. Chronic dietary (all populations). The chronic population
adjusted dose (cPAD) of 5 mg/kg/day is established based on the NOAEL
of 500 mg/kg/day from a combined repeated dose toxicity study with the
reproduction/developmental toxicity screening test in rats. The adverse
effects seen in this study were increased pup mortality observed at the
LOAEL of 1,000 mg/kg/day. The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety
factor/database uncertainty factor of 1X and 10X intra- and
interspecies uncertainty factors are utilized for dietary risk
assessment.
3. Dermal, short- and intermediate-term. The level of concern (LOC)
for short- and intermediate-term dermal exposure is a margin of
exposure (MOE) of 100 and the assessment is based on the NOAEL (500 mg/
kg/day) from the combined repeated dose toxicity study with the
reproduction/developmental toxicity screening test in rats.
4. Inhalation, short- and intermediate term. The LOC for short- and
intermediate-term inhalation exposure is a MOE of 100 and the
assessment is based on the NOAEL (500 mg/kg/day) from the combined
repeated dose toxicity study with the reproduction/developmental
toxicity screening test in rats.
5. Quantification of cancer risk is not appropriate since there are
no concerns for cancer based on data that n-butyl benzoate is
metabolized by esterase mediated hydrolysis resulting in the formation
of two major polar metabolites, n-butyl alcohol and benzoic acid,
neither substance being a concern for cancer. In addition, there is a
lack of specific target organ toxicity in the OCSPP Harmonized Test
Guideline 870.3650 study, the results of genotoxicity testing for n-
butyl benzoate are negative, and QSAR expert model, DEREK Nexus,
indicates that there are no structural alerts for carcinogenicity. As
such, n-butyl benzote is not expected to be carcinogenic.

C. Exposure Assessment

1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary
exposure to n-butyl benzoate, EPA considered exposure under the
proposed exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. EPA assessed
dietary exposures from n-butyl benzoate in food as follows:
The Agency assessed the dietary exposures to n-butyl benzoate as an
inert ingredient for use in pesticide formulations applied to growing
crops, raw agricultural commodities, and livestock as well as an inert
ingredient for use in food-contact surface sanitizing solutions. In the
case of dietary exposures to n-butyl benzoate as an inert ingredient
used in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops, raw
agricultural commodities, and livestock, a chronic dietary exposure
assessment was conducted using the Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model/
Food Commodity Intake Database (DEEM-FCID)TM, Version 3.16. EPA used
food consumption information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat in
America, (NHANES/WWEIA). This dietary survey was conducted from 2003 to
2008. As to residue levels in food, no residue data were submitted for
n-butyl benzoate. In the absence of specific residue data, EPA has
developed an approach that uses surrogate information to derive upper
bound exposure estimates for the subject inert ingredient. Upper bound
exposure estimates are based on the highest tolerance for a given
commodity from a list of high-use insecticides, herbicides, and
fungicides. A complete description of the general approach taken to
assess inert ingredient risks in the absence of residue data is
contained in the memorandum entitled ``Alkyl Amines Polyalkoxylates
(Cluster 4): Acute and Chronic Aggregate (Food and Drinking Water)
Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessments for the Inerts.'' (D361707, S.
Piper, 2/25/09) and can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0738.
In the case of the proposed use of n-butyl benzoate as an inert
ingredient in food-contact sanitizing pesticide products, EPA has
utilized a conservative, health-protective method of estimating dietary
intake that is based upon conservative assumptions related to the
amount of residues that can be transferred to foods as a result of the
proposed use. This same methodology has been utilized by FDA in
estimating dietary exposures to antimicrobial pesticides used in food-
handling settings. A complete description of the approach used to
assess dietary exposures resulting from food contact sanitizing
solution uses of n-butyl benzoate can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document ``n-Butyl Benzoate; Human Health Risk
Assessment and Ecological Effects Assessment to Support Proposed
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance When Used as an Inert
Ingredient in Pesticide Formulations,'' pp. 13-15 in docket ID number
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265.
The exposures from food and food contact sanitizing are then added
together for the final dietary exposure assessment.
2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. For the purpose of the
screening level dietary risk assessment to support this request for an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for n-butyl benzoate, a
conservative drinking water concentration value of 100 ppb based on
screening level modeling was used to assess the contribution to
drinking water for the chronic dietary risk assessments for parent
compound. These values were directly entered into the dietary exposure
model.
3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., textiles (clothing and diapers), carpets, swimming
pools, and hard surface disinfection on walls, floors, tables).
There are no current or proposed residential uses for n-butyl
benzoate, however it is possible that n-butyl benzoate may be used as
an inert ingredient in pesticide products that may have uses resulting
in potential residential exposures. A complete description of the
approach used to assess possible residential exposures from n-butyl
benzoate can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document ``n-
Butyl Benzoate; Human Health Risk Assessment and Ecological Effects
Assessment to Support Proposed Exemption from the Requirement of a
Tolerance When Used as an Inert Ingredient in Pesticide Formulations,''
pp. 16 in docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0265.
4. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity.

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Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when considering
whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the Agency
consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative effects of
a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances that have a
common mechanism of toxicity.''
EPA has not found n-butyl benzoate to share a common mechanism of
toxicity with any other substances, and n-butyl benzoate does not
appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. For
the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that
n-butyl benzoate does not have a common mechanism of toxicity with
other substances. For information regarding EPA's efforts to determine
which chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the
cumulative effects of such chemicals, see EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA
shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) margin of safety for infants
and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal
and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the database on toxicity
and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a
different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This
additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the FQPA Safety
Factor (SF). In applying this provision, EPA either retains the default
value of 10X, or uses a different additional safety factor when
reliable data available to EPA support the choice of a different
factor.
2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. There is an evidence of
increased susceptibility of infants and children in the OECD 422 study
in rats. In this study, the NOAEL for parental toxicity was 1,000 mg/
kg/day; the highest dose tested while the NOAEL for embryo-fetal
toxicity was 500 mg/kg/day based on increased pup mortality on post-
natal day zero seen at the LOAEL of 1,000 mg/kg/day. However, the
concern for this susceptibility is low because there is clear NOAEL
established in the study protecting the offspring, and regulatory doses
were selected to be protective of these effects. No other residual
uncertainties were identified with respect to susceptibility. The
endpoints and doses selected for the dietary risk assessment of n-butyl
benzoate are protective of adverse effects in both offspring and
adults.
3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show the
safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the
FQPA SF were reduced to 1X. That decision is based on the following
findings:
i. The toxicity database for n-butyl benzoate contains acute
toxicity, subchronic toxicity, reproductive toxicity, developmental
toxicity, and genotoxicity data. No immunotoxicity or neurotoxicity
study is available; however, there was no evidence of any triggers for
immunotoxicity or neurotoxicity in the database. Therefore, there is no
need for immunotoxicity or neurotoxicity study at this time and no need
for additional uncertainty factor for the lack of those studies.
ii. Although there is evidence that n-butyl benzoate results in
increased susceptibility in the combined repeated dose toxicity study
with the reproduction/developmental toxicity screening test in rats,
that study identified a clear NOAEL for offspring effects, which the
Agency is using as the endpoint for its assessment. Therefore, the
concern for these effects is low and there is no need for an additional
uncertainty factor.
iii. There are no residual uncertainties identified in the exposure
databases. The dietary food exposure assessments were performed based
on 100% CT and tolerance-level residues, as well as conservative
assumptions for food-contact surface sanitizers. EPA made conservative
(protective) assumptions in the ground and surface water modeling used
to assess exposure to n-butyl benzoate in drinking water. These
assessments will not underestimate the exposure and risks posed by n-
butyl benzoate.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

1. Acute risk. An acute aggregate risk assessment takes into
account acute exposure estimates from dietary consumption of food and
drinking water. No adverse effect resulting from a single oral exposure
was identified and no acute dietary endpoint was selected. Therefore,
n-butyl benzoate is not expected to pose an acute risk.
2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to
n-butyl benzoate from food and water will utilize 21.0% of the cPAD for
the U.S. population and 94.1% of the cPAD for children 1-2 years old,
the population group receiving the greatest exposure.
3. Short- and intermediate-term risk. Short- and intermediate-term
aggregate exposure takes into account short- and intermediate-term
residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food and water
(considered to be a background exposure level). While n-butyl benzoate
is not currently used as an inert ingredient in pesticide products that
are registered for uses that could result in short- or intermediate-
term residential exposure, it is possible that n-butyl benzoate could
be used in such products and the Agency has determined that it is
appropriate to aggregate chronic exposure through food and water with
potential short- and intermediate-term residential exposures to n-butyl
benzoate.
Using the exposure assumptions described in this unit for short-and
intermediate-term exposures, EPA has concluded the combined food,
water, and residential exposures result in aggregate short- and
intermediate-term MOEs of 320 for adults and 100 for children (1-2
years old). EPA's level of concern for n-butyl benzoate is a MOE of 100
or below; however these MOEs are not of concern based on the highly
conservative assumptions made regarding residential and dietary
exposures to n-butyl benzoate as described in Unit IV. Section C.
4. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. Based on data that n-
butyl benzoate is metabolized by esterase mediated hydrolysis resulting
in the formation of two major polar metabolites, n-butyl alcohol and
benzoic acid. Each metabolite enters other degradation pathways to be
rapidly metabolized and/or excreted, n-butyl benzoate is not expected
to pose a cancer risk to humans.
5. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate
exposure to n-butyl benzoate residues.

V. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

An analytical method for enforcement purposes is not required for
n-butyl benzoate in pesticide formulations that include uses on crops
for pre- and post-harvest, and on animals, since the Agency is
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without
any numerical limitation.
An analytical method is also not required for enforcement purposes
for n-butyl benzoate on food-contact surfaces in antimicrobial
applications since the Agency is not establishing a numerical tolerance
for residues of n-butyl benzoate in or on any food commodities. EPA is
establishing a

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limitation on the amount of n-butyl benzoate that may be used in food-
contact surface antimicrobial applications. That limitation will be
enforced through the pesticide registration process under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (``FIFRA''), 7 U.S.C. 136
et seq. EPA will not register any food-contact surface antimicrobial
applications for sale or distribution that contains greater than 15,000
ppm (1.5%) of n-butyl benzoate by weight.

VI. Conclusions

Therefore, exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance are
established under 40 CFR 180.910, 180.930, and 180.940(a) for n-butyl
benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136-60-7) when used as an inert ingredient
(solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops, raw
agricultural commodities after harvest, and animals, and when used as
an inert ingredient in antimicrobial formulations in food-contact
surface sanitizer products at a maximum level in the end-use
concentration of 15,000 parts per million (ppm).

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

This action establishes exemptions from the requirement of a
tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) in response to a petition
submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order
12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993). Because this action has been exempted from review
under Executive Order 12866, this action is not subject to Executive
Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use'' (66 FR
28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled ``Protection of
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any information
collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any special
considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal Actions
to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the exemptions in
this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VIII. Congressional Review Act

Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: May 29, 2015.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. In Sec. 180.910, add alphabetically the inert ingredient to the
table to read as follows:

Sec. 180.910 Inert ingredients used pre- and post-harvest; exemptions
from the requirement of a tolerance.

* * * * *

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Inert ingredients Limits Uses
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
n-Butyl benzoate (CAS Reg. No.136-60- ........ Solvent.
7).

* * * * *
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3. In Sec. 180.930, add alphabetically the inert ingredient to the
table to read as follows:

Sec. 180.930 Inert ingredients applied to animals; exemptions from
the requirement of a tolerance.

* * * * *

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Inert ingredients Limits Uses
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
n-Butyl benzoate (CAS RN 136-60-7).... ........ Solvent.

* * * * *
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4. In Sec. 180.940(a) add alphabetically the inert ingredient to the
table to read as follows:

Sec. 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients
for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing
solutions).

* * * * *
(a) * * *

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n-Butyl benzoate.................................... 136-60-7 When ready for use, the end-use
concentration is not to exceed 15,000
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(447) * * * in the Environmental Protection Agency provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure
(i) * * * Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William proper receipt by EPA, you must
(D) Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–
District. Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC OPP–2014–0265 in the subject line on
(1) Rule 432, ‘‘Polyester Resin 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room the first page of your submission. All
Operations,’’ adopted on March 13, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., objections and requests for a hearing
2014. Monday through Friday, excluding legal must be in writing, and must be
* * * * * holidays. The telephone number for the received by the Hearing Clerk on or
(457) * * * Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, before August 4, 2015. Addresses for
(i) * * * and the telephone number for the OPP mail and hand delivery of objections
(B) Mojave Desert Air Quality Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review and hearing requests are provided in 40
Management District. the visitor instructions and additional CFR 178.25(b).
(1) Rule 464, ‘‘Oil-Water Separators,’’ information about the docket available In addition to filing an objection or
amended on June 23, 2014. at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. hearing request with the Hearing Clerk
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as described in 40 CFR part 178, please
* * * * *
[FR Doc. 2015–13680 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am] Susan Lewis, Registration Division submit a copy of the filing (excluding
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, any Confidential Business Information
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 (CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket.
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, Information not marked confidential
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DC 20460–0001; main telephone pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be
AGENCY number: (703) 305–7090; email address: disclosed publicly by EPA without prior
RDFRNotices@epa.gov. notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your
40 CFR Part 180 objection or hearing request, identified
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0265; FRL–9927–65] 2014–0265, by one of the following
I. General Information
n-Butyl benzoate; Exemptions From methods:
A. Does this action apply to me? • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
the Requirement of a Tolerance
You may be potentially affected by www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
AGENCY: Environmental Protection this action if you are an agricultural instructions for submitting comments.
Agency (EPA). producer, food manufacturer, or Do not submit electronically any
ACTION: Final rule. pesticide manufacturer. The following information you consider to be CBI or
list of North American Industrial other information whose disclosure is
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes Classification System (NAICS) codes is restricted by statute.
exemptions from the requirement of a not intended to be exhaustive, but rather • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
tolerance for residues of n-butyl provides a guide to help readers Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136–60–7) determine whether this document DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
when used as an inert ingredient applies to them. Potentially affected NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
(solvent) in pesticide formulations entities may include: • Hand Delivery: To make special
applied to growing crops, raw • Crop production (NAICS code 111). arrangements for hand delivery or
agricultural commodities after harvest, • Animal production (NAICS code delivery of boxed information, please
and animals and when used as an inert 112). follow the instructions at http://
ingredient in antimicrobial formulations • Food manufacturing (NAICS code www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
in food-contact surface sanitizer 311). Additional instructions on
products at a maximum level in the end- • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS commenting or visiting the docket,
use concentration of 15,000 parts per code 32532). along with more information about
million (ppm). Exponent, Inc., on behalf dockets generally, is available at
B. How can I get electronic access to http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
Huntsman Corp., submitted a petition to other related information?
EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and II. Petition for Exemption
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting You may access a frequently updated
establishment of an exemption from the electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 In the Federal Register of October 24,
requirement of a tolerance. This through the Government Publishing 2014 (Vol. 79 FR 63594) (FRL–9916–03),
regulation eliminates the need to Office’s e-CFR site at http:// EPA issued a document pursuant to
establish a maximum permissible level www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C. 346a,
for residues of n-butyl benzoate. idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/ announcing the filing of a pesticide
40tab_02.tpl. To access the OCSPP test petition (PP IN–10682) by Exponent,
DATES: This regulation is effective June
guidelines referenced in this document Inc., 1150 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite
5, 2015. Objections and requests for 1100, Washington, DC 20035 on behalf
electronically, please go to http://
hearings must be received on or before Huntsman Corp., 8600 Gosling Road,
www.epa.gov/ocspp and select ‘‘Test
August 4, 2015, and must be filed in The Woodlands, TX 77381. The petition
Methods and Guidelines.’’
accordance with the instructions requested that 40 CFR 180.910, 180.930,
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also C. How can I file an objection or hearing and 180.940 be amended by establishing
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY request? an exemption from the requirement of a
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INFORMATION).
Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 tolerance for residues of n-butyl
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136–60–7)
identified by docket identification (ID) objection to any aspect of this regulation when used as an inert ingredient
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0265, is and may also request a hearing on those (solvent) in pesticide formulations
available at http://www.regulations.gov objections. You must file your objection applied to growing crops, raw
or at the Office of Pesticide Programs or request a hearing on this regulation agricultural commodities after harvest,
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in accordance with the instructions and animals and when used as an inert

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limitation on the amount of n-butyl Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides
benzoate that may be used in food- 1994). and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
contact surface antimicrobial Since tolerances and exemptions that requirements.
applications. That limitation will be are established on the basis of a petition Dated: May 29, 2015.
enforced through the pesticide under FFDCA section 408(d), such as
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
registration process under the Federal the exemptions in this final rule, do not
require the issuance of a proposed rule, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
of Pesticide Programs.
Act (‘‘FIFRA’’), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. EPA the requirements of the Regulatory
will not register any food-contact Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
surface antimicrobial applications for seq.), do not apply. amended as follows:
sale or distribution that contains greater This action directly regulates growers,
than 15,000 ppm (1.5%) of n-butyl food processors, food handlers, and food PART 180—[AMENDED]
benzoate by weight. retailers, not States or tribes, nor does
this action alter the relationships or ■ 1. The authority citation for part 180
VI. Conclusions distribution of power and continues to read as follows:
Therefore, exemptions from the responsibilities established by Congress Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
requirement of a tolerance are in the preemption provisions of FFDCA
established under 40 CFR 180.910, section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency ■ 2. In § 180.910, add alphabetically the
180.930, and 180.940(a) for n-butyl has determined that this action will not inert ingredient to the table to read as
benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 136–60–7) have a substantial direct effect on States follows:
when used as an inert ingredient or tribal governments, on the
(solvent) in pesticide formulations relationship between the national § 180.910 Inert ingredients used pre- and
government and the States or tribal post-harvest; exemptions from the
applied to growing crops, raw requirement of a tolerance.
agricultural commodities after harvest, governments, or on the distribution of
and animals, and when used as an inert power and responsibilities among the * * * * *
ingredient in antimicrobial formulations various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian Inert ingredients Limits Uses
in food-contact surface sanitizer
products at a maximum level in the end- Tribes. Thus, the Agency has
use concentration of 15,000 parts per determined that Executive Order 13132,
* * * * *
million (ppm). entitled ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255,
n-Butyl benzoate .............. Solvent.
August 10, 1999) and Executive Order (CAS Reg. No.136–
VII. Statutory and Executive Order 13175, entitled ‘‘Consultation and 60–7).
Reviews Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments’’ (65 FR 67249, November * * * * *
This action establishes exemptions
9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In
from the requirement of a tolerance
addition, this action does not impose
under FFDCA section 408(d) in ■ 3. In § 180.930, add alphabetically the
any enforceable duty or contain any
response to a petition submitted to the inert ingredient to the table to read as
unfunded mandate as described under
Agency. The Office of Management and follows:
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
Budget (OMB) has exempted these types Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et
of actions from review under Executive § 180.930 Inert ingredients applied to
seq.). animals; exemptions from the requirement
Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory This action does not involve any of a tolerance.
Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, technical standards that would require
October 4, 1993). Because this action * * * * *
Agency consideration of voluntary
has been exempted from review under consensus standards pursuant to section Inert ingredients Limits Uses
Executive Order 12866, this action is 12(d) of the National Technology
not subject to Executive Order 13211, Transfer and Advancement Act
entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). * * * * *
Regulations That Significantly Affect n-Butyl benzoate .............. Solvent.
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 VIII. Congressional Review Act (CAS RN 136–60–
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Pursuant to the Congressional Review 7).
Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will
Children from Environmental Health * * * * *
submit a report containing this rule and
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, other required information to the U.S.
April 23, 1997). This action does not Senate, the U.S. House of ■ 4. In § 180.940(a) add alphabetically
contain any information collections Representatives, and the Comptroller the inert ingredient to the table to read
subject to OMB approval under the General of the United States prior to as follows:
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 publication of the rule in the Federal
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require Register. This action is not a ‘‘major § 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active
any special considerations under and inert ingredients for use in
rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact
Executive Order 12898, entitled
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List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 surface sanitizing solutions).
‘‘Federal Actions to Address
Environmental Justice in Minority Environmental protection, * * * * *
Populations and Low-Income Administrative practice and procedure, (a) * * *

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n-Butyl benzoate ................. 136–60–7 When ready for use, the end-use concentration is not to exceed 15,000 ppm.

* * * * * * *

* * * * * number: (703) 305–7090; email address: In addition to filing an objection or
[FR Doc. 2015–13818 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am] RDFRNotices@epa.gov. hearing request with the Hearing Clerk
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: as described in 40 CFR part 178, please
submit a copy of the filing (excluding
I. General Information any Confidential Business Information
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A. Does this action apply to me? (CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket.
AGENCY You may be potentially affected by Information not marked confidential
this action if you are an agricultural pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be
40 CFR Part 180 disclosed publicly by EPA without prior
producer, food manufacturer, or
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0207; FRL–9927–66] pesticide manufacturer. The following notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your
list of North American Industrial objection or hearing request, identified
Aluminum Sulfate; Exemption From Classification System (NAICS) codes is by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–
the Requirement of a Tolerance not intended to be exhaustive, but rather 2012–0207, by one of the following
provides a guide to help readers methods:
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
determine whether this document • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Agency (EPA). www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
applies to them. Potentially affected
ACTION: Final rule.
entities may include: instructions for submitting comments.
• Crop production (NAICS code 111). Do not submit electronically any
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an • Animal production (NAICS code information you consider to be CBI or
exemption from the requirement of a 112). other information whose disclosure is
tolerance for residues of aluminum • Food manufacturing (NAICS code restricted by statute.
sulfate (CAS Reg. No. 10043–01–3) 311). • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
under 40 CFR 180.940(a). This • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
regulation eliminates the need to code 32532). DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
establish a maximum permissible level NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
for residues of aluminum sulfate. B. How can I get electronic access to • Hand Delivery: To make special
other related information? arrangements for hand delivery or
DATES: This regulation is effective June
5, 2015. Objections and requests for You may access a frequently updated delivery of boxed information, please
hearings must be received on or before electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 follow the instructions at http://
August 4, 2015, and must be filed in through the Government Publishing www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
accordance with the instructions Office’s e-CFR site at http:// Additional instructions on
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- commenting or visiting the docket,
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/ along with more information about
INFORMATION). 40tab_02.tpl. To access the OCSPP test dockets generally, is available at
guidelines referenced in this document http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action,
electronically, please go to http://
identified by docket identification (ID) II. Background and Statutory Findings
www.epa.gov/ocspp and select ‘‘Test
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0207, is Methods and Guidelines.’’ In the Federal Register of May 2,
available at http://www.regulations.gov 2012, (77 FR 25954) (FRL–9346–1), EPA
or at the Office of Pesticide Programs C. How can I file an objection or hearing issued a document pursuant to FFDCA
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) request? section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3),
in the Environmental Protection Agency Under the Federal Food, Drug, and announcing the filing of a pesticide
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(g), tolerance petition (PP 1E7933) by
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an Exponent Inc., 1150 Connecticut Ave.
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC objection to any aspect of this regulation NW., Suite 1100, Washington, DC
20460–0001. The Public Reading Room and may also request a hearing on those 20036, on behalf of Ecolab, Inc., 370 N.
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., objections. You must file your objection Wabasha Street, St. Paul, MN 55102.
Monday through Friday, excluding legal or request a hearing on this regulation The petition requested that 40 CFR part
holidays. The telephone number for the in accordance with the instructions 180.940(a) be amended by establishing
Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure an exemption from the requirement of a
and the telephone number for the OPP proper receipt by EPA, you must tolerance for residues of aluminum
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review identify docket ID number EPA–HQ– sulfate for use as an inert ingredient in
the visitor instructions and additional OPP–2012–0207 in the subject line on antimicrobial pesticide formulations
information about the docket available the first page of your submission. All applied to food-contact surfaces in
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES

at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. objections and requests for a hearing public eating places, dairy-processing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: must be in writing, and must be equipment, and food-processing
Susan Lewis, Registration Division received by the Hearing Clerk on or equipment and utensils at a maximum
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, before August 4, 2015. Addresses for end use concentration not to exceed 50
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 mail and hand delivery of objections parts per million (ppm). That document
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, and hearing requests are provided in 40 referenced a summary of the petition
DC 20460–0001; main telephone CFR 178.25(b). prepared by the petitioner Exponent,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This regulation is effective June 5, 2015. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 4, 2015, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
Contact		Susan Lewis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
FR Citation		80 FR 32029
CFR Associated		Environmental Protection; Administrative Practice and Procedure; Agricultural Commodities; Pesticides and Pests and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements