81 FR 57902 - Public Meeting; Data That Support the Registration of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 164 (August 24, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-20305

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a one-day public symposium on the types of data that support the registration of plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs). The symposium is open to the public and can be attended in person and online.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 164 (Wednesday, August 24, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 24, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-20305]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0427; FRL-9950-47]


Public Meeting; Data That Support the Registration of Plant-
Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a one-day 
public symposium on the types of data that support the registration of 
plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs). The symposium is open to the 
public and can be attended in person and online.

DATES: The meeting will be held on September 29, 2016, from 
approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
    If you wish to participate in person, we encourage registration on 
or before September 26, 2016.
    If you wish to attend in person and would like to request 
accommodation for a disability, please follow the registration link 
under III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? and follow 
the prompts for in-person attendance. In order to give EPA as much time 
as possible to process your request, we encourage participants to 
request accommodations at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection 
Agency, Conference Center Room S1204/06, Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard 
(South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wiebke Tapken, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to persons who are or may be required to 
conduct testing of pesticidal

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substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and/
or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 
Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not 
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by 
this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0427, 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.

II. Background

    The purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum for 
biotechnology developers, the agricultural sector, researchers, and the 
public, to receive first-hand information on the scope of the 
scientific pesticide application review process that determines the 
safety of PIPs, including the type of data EPA typically needs to make 
a regulatory decision. We anticipate that this symposium and the 
information being presented will promote transparency, clarity, and 
consistency for EPA's regulation of PIPs. The symposium will provide 
opportunities for the audience to ask questions on each of the topics 
covered. EPA is not requesting public comment or advice on the 
materials being presented during the symposium. Following the meeting, 
the materials that will be presented will be made available in docket 
ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0427.

III. How can I request to participate in this meeting?

    No fees are associated with the attendance of the symposium. You 
may request to participate online and in-person by referring to this 
link and following the prompts: https://www.epa.gov/regulation-biotechnology-under-tsca-and-fifra/plant-incorporated-protectants-data-requirements.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.

    Dated: August 16, 2016.
Mark A. Hartman,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
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Endangered Species Act and the joint DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Dated: August 18, 2016.
agency regulations thereunder at 50 Kimberly D. Bose,
CFR, Part 402; and NOAA Fisheries Federal Energy Regulatory Secretary.
under section 305(b) of the Magnuson- Commission [FR Doc. 2016–20281 Filed 8–23–16; 8:45 am]
Stevens Fishery Conservation and [Docket No. OR16–22–000] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
Management Act and implementing
regulations at 50 CFR 600.920. We are EnLink Crude Pipeline, LLC; Notice of
also initiating consultation with the Petition for Declaratory Order ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
California State Historic Preservation AGENCY
Officer, as required by section 106, Take notice that on August 16, 2016,
National Historic Preservation Act, and pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Federal [EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0427; FRL–9950–47]
the implementing regulations of the Energy Regulatory Commission’s
Advisory Council on Historic (Commission) Rules of Practice and Public Meeting; Data That Support the
Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2015), Registration of Plant-Incorporated
EnLink Crude Pipeline, LLC (‘‘EnLink’’), Protectants (PIPs)
l. With this notice, we are designating filed a petition for a declaratory order
PG&E as the Commission’s non-federal AGENCY: Environmental Protection
approving the overall tariff and rate
representative for carrying out informal Agency (EPA).
structure for EnLink’s new pipeline
consultation pursuant to section 7 of the system in the Midland Basin in Texas ACTION: Notice.
Endangered Species Act and section that will gather and transport crude oil
305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
from origin points located in Upton Agency (EPA) will hold a one-day
Conservation and Management Act; and County, Texas and Midland County,
consultation pursuant to section 106 of public symposium on the types of data
Texas to the SunVit Midland Terminal that support the registration of plant-
the National Historic Preservation Act. and the Enterprise Midland Terminal, incorporated protectants (PIPs). The
m. PG&E filed a Pre-Application both in Midland County, Texas, all as symposium is open to the public and
Document (PAD; including a proposed more fully explained in the petition.
can be attended in person and online.
process plan and schedule) with the Any person desiring to intervene or to
Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of protest this filing must file in DATES: The meeting will be held on
the Commission’s regulations. accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of September 29, 2016, from
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
n. A copy of the PAD is available for Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
review at the Commission in the Public Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214).
Protests will be considered by the If you wish to participate in person,
Reference Room or may be viewed on we encourage registration on or before
the Commission’s Web site (http:// Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but will September 26, 2016.
www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ If you wish to attend in person and
link. Enter the docket number, not serve to make protestants parties to
the proceeding. Any person wishing to would like to request accommodation
excluding the last three digits in the for a disability, please follow the
docket number field to access the become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as registration link under III. How Can I
document. For assistance, contact FERC Request to Participate in this Meeting?
appropriate. Such notices, motions, or
Online Support at and follow the prompts for in-person
protests must be filed on or before the
FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) attendance. In order to give EPA as
comment date. Anyone filing a motion
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 much time as possible to process your
to intervene or protest must serve a copy
(TTY). A copy is also available for request, we encourage participants to
of that document on the Petitioner.
inspection and reproduction at the request accommodations at least 10 days
The Commission encourages
address in paragraph h. prior to the meeting.
electronic submission of protests and
o. The licensee states its unequivocal interventions in lieu of paper using the ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
intent to submit an application for a ‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov. the Environmental Protection Agency,
new license for Project No. 10821–004. Persons unable to file electronically Conference Center Room S1204/06,
Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 should submit an original and 5 copies Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard (South
each application for a new license and of the protest or intervention to the Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington,
any competing license applications Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, VA 22202.
must be filed with the Commission at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
least 24 months prior to the expiration 20426. Wiebke Tapken, Biopesticides and
of the existing license. All applications This filing is accessible on-line at Pollution Prevention Division (7511P),
for licensing this project must be filed http://www.ferc.gov, using the Office of Pesticide Programs,
by June 30, 2019. ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
p. Register online at http:// review in the Commission’s Public Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ Reference Room in Washington, DC. DC 20460–0001; main telephone
esubscription.asp to be notified via There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
email of new filing and issuances Web site that enables subscribers to BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov.
related to this or other pending projects. receive email notification when a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
document is added to a subscribed
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For assistance, contact FERC Online
Support. docket(s). For assistance with any FERC I. General Information
Online service, please email
Dated: August 18, 2016. A. Does this action apply to me?
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call
Kimberly D. Bose, (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call This action is directed to the public
Secretary. (202) 502–8659. in general. This action may, however, be
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substances under the Federal Food, Dated: August 16, 2016. Rahai, IMD, 7407M, Office of Pollution
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and/ Mark A. Hartman, Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001;
other entities may also be interested, the Programs. telephone number: (202) 564–8593;
Agency has not attempted to describe all [FR Doc. 2016–20305 Filed 8–23–16; 8:45 am] email address: rahai.jim@epa.gov.
the specific entities that may be affected BILLING CODE 6560–50–P For general information contact: The
by this action. TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422
South Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY
B. How can I get copies of this document ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 14620; telephone number: (202) 554–
and other related information? AGENCY 1404; email address: TSCA-
The docket for this action, identified [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0481; FRL–9950–88] Hotline@epa.gov.
by docket identification (ID) number SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0427, is available Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and
at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Status Information for July 2016 I. General Information
Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory A. Does this action apply to me?
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the
Environmental Protection Agency Agency (EPA). This action is directed to the public
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William ACTION: Notice. in general. As such, the Agency has not
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 attempted to describe the specific
SUMMARY: EPA is required under the entities that this action may apply to.
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to
20460–0001. The Public Reading Room Although others may be affected, this
publish in the Federal Register a notice action applies directly to the submitters
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., of receipt of a premanufacture notice
Monday through Friday, excluding legal (PMN); an application for a test of the actions addressed in this
holidays. The telephone number for the marketing exemption (TME), both document.
Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, pending and/or expired; and a periodic B. What should I consider as I prepare
and the telephone number for the OPP status report on any new chemicals my comments for EPA?
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review under EPA review and the receipt of
the visitor instructions and additional 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this
notices of commencement (NOC) to information to EPA through
information about the docket available manufacture those chemicals. This
at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark
document covers the period from July 1, the part or all of the information that
II. Background 2016 to July 29, 2016. you claim to be CBI. For CBI
DATES: Comments identified by the information in a disk or CD–ROM that
The purpose of the symposium is to specific case number provided in this
provide a forum for biotechnology you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
document, must be received on or disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
developers, the agricultural sector, before September 23, 2016.
researchers, and the public, to receive identify electronically within the disk or
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, CD–ROM the specific information that
first-hand information on the scope of
identified by docket identification (ID) is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
the scientific pesticide application
number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–2016– complete version of the comment that
review process that determines the
0481, and the specific PMN number or includes information claimed as CBI, a
safety of PIPs, including the type of data
TME number for the chemical related to copy of the comment that does not
EPA typically needs to make a
your comment, by one of the following contain the information claimed as CBI
regulatory decision. We anticipate that
methods: must be submitted for inclusion in the
this symposium and the information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
being presented will promote public docket. Information so marked
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online will not be disclosed except in
transparency, clarity, and consistency instructions for submitting comments.
for EPA’s regulation of PIPs. The accordance with procedures set forth in
Do not submit electronically any 40 CFR part 2.
symposium will provide opportunities information you consider to be 2. Tips for preparing your comments.
for the audience to ask questions on Confidential Business Information (CBI) When preparing and submitting your
each of the topics covered. EPA is not or other information whose disclosure is comments, see the commenting tips at
requesting public comment or advice on restricted by statute.
http://www.epa.gov/dockets/
the materials being presented during the • Mail: Document Control Office comments.html.
symposium. Following the meeting, the (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention
materials that will be presented will be and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental II. What action is the agency taking?
made available in docket ID No. EPA– Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania This document provides receipt and
HQ–OPP–2016–0427. Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. status reports, which cover the period
III. How can I request to participate in • Hand Delivery: To make special from July 1, 2016 to July 29, 2016, and
this meeting? arrangements for hand delivery or consists of the PMNs and TMEs both
delivery of boxed information, please pending and/or expired, and the NOCs
No fees are associated with the follow the instructions at http:// to manufacture a new chemical that the
attendance of the symposium. You may www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
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Agency has received under TSCA
request to participate online and in- Additional instructions on section 5 during this time period.
person by referring to this link and commenting or visiting the docket,
following the prompts: https:// along with more information about III. What is the agency’s authority for
www.epa.gov/regulation-biotechnology- dockets generally, is available at http:// taking this action?
under-tsca-and-fifra/plant-incorporated- www.epa.gov/dockets. Under TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.,
protectants-data-requirements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For EPA classifies a chemical substance as
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136. technical information contact: Jim either an ‘‘existing’’ chemical or a

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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		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		The meeting will be held on September 29, 2016, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Contact		Wiebke Tapken, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email
FR Citation		81 FR 57902