81 FR 66656 - Registration Review Proposed Decisions for Sulfonylurea Herbicides; Reopening of Comment Period
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 66656-66657] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23437] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0774; FRL-9952-23] Registration Review Proposed Decisions for Sulfonylurea Herbicides; Reopening of Comment Period AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of July 14, 2016, concerning the opening of a public comment period for a proposed interim decision for 22 sulfonylurea herbicides. This document reopens the comment period until November 14, 2016. This comment period is being reopened in response to a number of requests from various stakeholders citing difficulty commenting due to the length, quantity, and complexity of the Risk Assessments. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) numbers: EPA- HQ-OPP-2011-0663, EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0478, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0878, EPA-HQ- OPP-2011-0994, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0387, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0745, EPA-HQ-OPP- 2015-0625, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0717, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0833, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011- 0375, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0372, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0438, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0844, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1010, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0178, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0433, EPA- HQ-OPP-2011-0434, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0171, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0115, EPA-HQ- OPP-2010-0626, EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0409, and EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0605, must be received on or before November 14, 2016. [[Page 66657]] Table--Chemicals With Reopened Comment Periods ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration review case name and Chemical review manager and No. Docket ID No. contact information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bensulfuron-methyl, 7216............ EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-663......................... Moana Appleyard, [email protected], (703) 308-8175. Chlorimuron-ethyl, 7403............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-478......................... Leigh Rimmer, [email protected], (703) 347-0553. Chlorsulfuron, 0631................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-878......................... Miguel Zavala, [email protected], (703) 347-0504. Flazasulfuron, 7271................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-994......................... Ricardo Jones, [email protected], (703) 347-0493. Foramsulfuron, 7252................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-387......................... Leigh Rimmer, [email protected], (703) 347-0553. Halosulfuron-methyl, 7233........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-745......................... Brittany Pruitt, [email protected], (703) 347-0289. Imazosulfuron, 7281................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0625........................ Caitlin Newcamp, [email protected], (703) 347-0325. Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, 7253.... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-717......................... Leigh Rimmer, [email protected], (703) 347-0553. Mesosulfuron-methyl, 7277........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-833......................... Maria Piansay, [email protected], (303) 308-8063. Metsulfuron-methyl, 7205............ EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-375......................... Brian Kettl, [email protected], (703) 347-0535. Nicosulfuron, 7227.................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-372......................... Nathan Sell, [email protected], (703) 347-8020. Orthosulfamuron, 7270............... EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-438......................... Khue Nguyen, [email protected], (703) 347-0248. Primisulfuron-methyl, 7220.......... EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-844......................... Christina Scheltema, [email protected] , (703) 308-2201. Prosulfuron, 7235................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-010......................... Wilhelmena Livingston, [email protected], (703) 308-8025. Rimsulfuron, 7218................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-178......................... Leigh Rimmer, [email protected], (703) 347-0553. Sulfometuron-methyl, 3136........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-433......................... Caitlin Newcamp, [email protected], (703) 347-0325. Sulfosulfuron, 7247................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-434......................... Nicole Zinn, [email protected], (703) 308-7076. Thifensulfuron-methyl, 7206......... EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-171......................... Steven Snyderman, [email protected], (703) 564-0370. Triasulfuron, 7221.................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-115......................... Margaret Hathaway, [email protected], (703) 305-5076. Tribenuron-methyl, 7217............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-626......................... Linsey Walsh, [email protected], (703) 347-8030. Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium, 7208....... EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-409......................... Nicole Zinn, [email protected], (703) 308-7076. Triflusulfuron-methyl, 7236......... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-605......................... Sue Bartow, [email protected], (703) 603-0065. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of July 14, 2016 (81 FR 45477) (FRL-9948- 29). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Hathaway, Pesticide Re- Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-5076; email address: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document reopens the public comment period established in the Federal Register document of July 14, 2016. In that document, EPA opened a public comment period for a proposed interim decision for 22 sulfonylurea herbicides: Bensulfuron-methyl, chlorimuron-ethyl, chlorsulfuron, flazasulfuron, foramsulfuron, halosulfuron-methyl, imazosulfuron, iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, mesosulfuron-methyl, metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, orthosulfamuron, primisulfuron-methyl, prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, sulfometuron-methyl, sulfosulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, triasulfuron, tribenuron-methyl, trifloxysulfuron-sodium, and triflusulfuron-methyl. EPA is hereby reopening the comment period for 45 days. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of July 14, 2016. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: September 14, 2016. Yu-Ting Guilaran, Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2016-23437 Filed 9-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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scenarios in which transfers of low- matters and issues proposed in this Commission’s Online Support at 202–
value equipment require Commission notice, including any related matters or 502–6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676)
review. These transactions account for a alternative proposals that commenters or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov,
large percentage of the section 203 may wish to discuss. Comments are due or the Public Reference Room at (202)
filings submitted to the Commission,48 November 28, 2016. Comments must 502–8371, TTY (202) 502–8659. Email
and many of them do not raise concerns refer to Docket No. RM16–21–000, and the Public Reference Room at
under the Commission’s public interest must include the commenter’s name, public.referenceroom@ferc.gov.
analysis. the organization they represent, if By direction of the Commission.
40. As noted above, the Commission applicable, and their address in their
Issued: September 22, 2016
has granted blanket authorizations for comments.
43. The Commission encourages Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
certain jurisdictional transactions. The
comments to be filed electronically via Deputy Secretary.
Commission believes there may be
certain other categories of transactions the eFiling link on the Commission’s [FR Doc. 2016–23443 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am]
for which abbreviated filing Web site at http://www.ferc.gov. The BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
requirements may be appropriate. Thus, Commission accepts most standard
the Commission seeks comment on word processing formats. Documents
whether there are categories of proposed created electronically using word
processing software should be filed in ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
transactions that are jurisdictional only AGENCY
under section 203(a)(1)(B) that, by their native applications or print-to-PDF
nature, do not require the same level of format and not in a scanned format.
Commenters filing electronically do not [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0774; FRL–9952–23]
scrutiny by the Commission. One such
category of proposed transactions could need to make a paper filing. Registration Review Proposed
include those below a minimum dollar 44. Commenters that are not able to
Decisions for Sulfonylurea Herbicides;
threshold. Such a threshold would be file comments electronically must send
Reopening of Comment Period
distinct from the threshold for the an original of their comments to:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Commission to review a section 203
Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Agency (EPA).
transaction, and would establish a
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment
benchmark for identifying transactions 45. All comments will be placed in
under section 203(a)(1)(B) that are period.
the Commission’s public files and may
jurisdictional but that would not require be viewed, printed, or downloaded
the same level of scrutiny by the SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the
remotely as described in the Document Federal Register of July 14, 2016,
Commission. Availability section below. Commenters
41. If such categories can be concerning the opening of a public
on this proposal are not required to comment period for a proposed interim
identified, the Commission seeks serve copies of their comments on other
comment on ideas for facilitating decision for 22 sulfonylurea herbicides.
commenters. This document reopens the comment
expeditious processing of those
transactions, consistent with the IV. Document Availability period until November 14, 2016. This
Commission’s obligations under the comment period is being reopened in
46. In addition to publishing the full response to a number of requests from
FPA. The Commission offers, as an text of this document in the Federal
example, the adoption of abbreviated various stakeholders citing difficulty
Register, the Commission provides all commenting due to the length, quantity,
filing requirements for those interested persons an opportunity to
transactions under section 203(a)(1)(B) and complexity of the Risk
view and/or print the contents of this Assessments.
that fall within certain categories. These document via the Internet through the
abbreviated filing requirements could Commission’s Home Page (http:// DATES: Comments, identified by docket
include: (a) A request for partial waiver www.ferc.gov) and in the Commission’s identification (ID) numbers: EPA–HQ–
that sets forth the requirements for Public Reference Room during normal OPP–2011–0663, EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–
which waiver is sought; and (b) a business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 0478, EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0878, EPA–
certification by the applicants that the Eastern time) at 888 First Street NE., HQ–OPP–2011–0994, EPA–HQ–OPP–
proposed transaction does not raise Room 2A, Washington DC 20426. 2012–0387, EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0745,
concerns under the Commission’s 47. From the Commission’s Home EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0625, EPA–HQ–
analysis of whether a transaction is Page on the Internet, this information is OPP–2012–0717, EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–
consistent with the public interest (i.e., available on eLibrary. The full text of 0833, EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0375, EPA–
the transaction will have no adverse this document is available on eLibrary HQ–OPP–2012–0372, EPA–HQ–OPP–
effect on competition, rates, or in PDF and Microsoft Word format for 2011–0438, EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0844,
regulation, and will not result in cross- viewing, printing, and/or downloading. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–1010, EPA–HQ–
subsidization). The Commission seeks To access this document in eLibrary, OPP–2012–0178, EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–
comment on alternative methods as type the docket number excluding the 0433, EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0434, EPA–
well. last three digits of this document in the HQ–OPP–2011–0171, EPA–HQ–OPP–
docket number field. 2012–0115, EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0626,
III. Comment Procedures 48. User assistance is available for EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0409, and EPA–
42. The Commission invites interested eLibrary and the Commission’s Web site HQ–OPP–2012–0605, must be received
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persons to submit comments on the during normal business hours from the on or before November 14, 2016.
adopt a monetary threshold for mergers and 48 For example, in Fiscal Year 2015, the 203(a)(1)(B) and fell below the $10 million
consolidations in amended subsection 203(a)(1)(B). Commission received 216 applications for approval threshold.
Order No. 669, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,200 at under section 203. Approximately 20 percent of
P 32. those applications were filed only under section
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TABLE—CHEMICALS WITH REOPENED COMMENT PERIODS
Registration review case name and Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information
No.
Bensulfuron-methyl, 7216 ................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–663 ...... Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@epa.gov, (703) 308–8175.
Chlorimuron-ethyl, 7403 ................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–478 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Chlorsulfuron, 0631 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–878 ...... Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347–0504.
Flazasulfuron, 7271 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–994 ...... Ricardo Jones, jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703) 347–0493.
Foramsulfuron, 7252 ........................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–387 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Halosulfuron-methyl, 7233 ................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–745 ...... Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289.
Imazosulfuron, 7281 ......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0625 .... Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, 7253 ... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–717 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Mesosulfuron-methyl, 7277 .............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–833 ...... Maria Piansay, piansay.maria@epa.gov, (303) 308–8063.
Metsulfuron-methyl, 7205 ................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–375 ...... Brian Kettl, kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0535.
Nicosulfuron, 7227 ............................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–372 ...... Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov, (703) 347–8020.
Orthosulfamuron, 7270 ..................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–438 ...... Khue Nguyen, nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703) 347–0248.
Primisulfuron-methyl, 7220 ............... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–844 ...... Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308–2201.
Prosulfuron, 7235 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–010 ...... Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308–8025.
Rimsulfuron, 7218 ............................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–178 ...... Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Sulfometuron-methyl, 3136 .............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–433 ...... Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
Sulfosulfuron, 7247 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–434 ...... Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076.
Thifensulfuron-methyl, 7206 ............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–171 ...... Steven Snyderman, snyderman.steven@epa.gov, (703) 564–0370.
Triasulfuron, 7221 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–115 ...... Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, (703) 305–5076.
Tribenuron-methyl, 7217 .................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–626 ...... Linsey Walsh, walsh.linsey@epa.gov, (703) 347–8030.
Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium, 7208 .......... EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–409 ...... Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076.
Triflusulfuron-methyl, 7236 ............... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–605 ...... Sue Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703) 603–0065.
ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed consult the person listed under FOR the approval of an existing ICR, which
instructions provided under ADDRESSES FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. is currently approved through
in the Federal Register document of Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. September 30, 2016. EPA did not
July 14, 2016 (81 FR 45477) (FRL–9948– receive any comments in response to the
29). Dated: September 14, 2016. previously provided public review
Yu-Ting Guilaran, opportunity issued in the Federal
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Register of March 10, 2016 (81 FR
Margaret Hathaway, Pesticide Re- Office of Pesticide Programs. 12730). With this submission, EPA is
Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of [FR Doc. 2016–23437 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] providing an additional 30 days for
Pesticide Programs, Environmental BILLING CODE 6560–50–P public review.
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; DATES: Comments must be received on
telephone number: (703) 305–5076; or before October 28, 2016.
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email address: hathaway.margaret@ AGENCY ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
epa.gov. identified by Docket ID Number EPA–
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0688; FRL–9947–01– HQ–OPPT–2015–0688, to both EPA and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This OEI] OMB as follows:
document reopens the public comment D To EPA online using http://
period established in the Federal Agency Information Collection www.regulations.gov (our preferred
Register document of July 14, 2016. In Activities; Information Collection method) or by mail to: EPA Docket
that document, EPA opened a public Request Submitted to OMB for Review Center, Environmental Protection
comment period for a proposed interim and Approval; Comment Request; Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
decision for 22 sulfonylurea herbicides: Recordkeeping and Reporting Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Bensulfuron-methyl, chlorimuron-ethyl, Requirements for Allegations of DC 20460, and
chlorsulfuron, flazasulfuron, Significant Adverse Reactions to D To OMB via email to oira_
foramsulfuron, halosulfuron-methyl, Human Health or the Environment submission@omb.eop.gov. Address
imazosulfuron, iodosulfuron-methyl- AGENCY: Environmental Protection comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA.
sodium, mesosulfuron-methyl, Agency (EPA). EPA’s policy is that all comments
metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, received will be included in the docket
ACTION: Notice.
orthosulfamuron, primisulfuron-methyl, without change including any personal
prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, sulfometuron- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection information provided, unless the
methyl, sulfosulfuron, thifensulfuron- Agency (EPA) has submitted the comment includes profanity, threats,
methyl, triasulfuron, tribenuron-methyl, following information collection request information claimed to be Confidential
trifloxysulfuron-sodium, and (ICR) to the Office of Management and Business Information (CBI) or other
triflusulfuron-methyl. EPA is hereby Budget (OMB) for review and approval information whose disclosure is
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reopening the comment period for 45 in accordance with the Paperwork restricted by statute.
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| Dates | Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) numbers: EPA- HQ-OPP-2011-0663, EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0478, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0878, EPA-HQ- OPP-2011-0994, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0387, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0745, EPA-HQ-OPP- 2015-0625, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0717, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0833, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011- 0375, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0372, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0438, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0844, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1010, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0178, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0433, EPA- HQ-OPP-2011-0434, EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0171, EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0115, EPA-HQ- OPP-2010-0626, EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0409, and EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0605, must be received on or before November 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Margaret Hathaway, Pesticide Re- Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-5076; email | |
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