81 FR 74753 - Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of a Pesticide Chemical in or on a Commodity

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 208 (October 27, 2016)

Page Range		74753-74754
FR Document		2016-25927

This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083; FRL-9954-27]


Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of a Pesticide 
Chemical in or on a Commodity

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial 
filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or 
on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, 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: 
[email protected].

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. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one

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complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information 
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting 
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental 
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, 
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, 
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and 
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the 
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population 
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other 
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human 
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides 
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the agency taking?

    EPA is announcing receipt of a pesticide petition filed under 
section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 
U.S.C. 346a, requesting the modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 
180 for residues of a pesticide chemical in or on a food commodity. The 
Agency is taking public comment on the request before responding to the 
petitioner. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. 
EPA has determined that the pesticide petition described in this 
document contains data or information prescribed in FFDCA section 
408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated 
the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data 
supports granting of the pesticide petition. After considering the 
public comments, EPA intends to evaluate whether and what action may be 
warranted. Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final 
determination on this pesticide petition.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition that is the 
subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a 
docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this 
petition is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA 
is publishing notice of the petition so that the public has an 
opportunity to comment on this request for the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food 
commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained 
through the petition summary referenced in this unit.

Amended Tolerance

    PP 5F8430. EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083. Bayer CropScience LP, P.O. Box 
12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
requests to amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 180.499 for residues of the 
fungicide, Propamocarb Hydrochloride, in or on potato at from 0.06 
parts per million (ppm) to 0.30 ppm. The gas/liquid chromatography and 
N-FID or MSD is used to measure and evaluate the chemical propamocarb 
hydrochloride. Contact: RD.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: October 18, 2016.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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the NSPS standard, constitutes BART. • Is not subject to requirements of number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0083, by
We propose to approve the BART section 12(d) of the National one of the following methods:
analysis and the emission limits for Eco- Technology Transfer and Advancement • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Services. Upon approval the limits in Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
the SIP these limits will be federally application of those requirements would instructions for submitting comments.
enforceable. be inconsistent with the CAA; and Do not submit electronically any
• Does not provide EPA with the information you consider to be
III. Proposed Action discretionary authority to address, as Confidential Business Information (CBI)
We are proposing to approve appropriate, disproportionate human or other information whose disclosure is
Louisiana’s Regional Haze SIP revision health or environmental effects, using restricted by statute.
submitted on August 11, 2016. practicable and legally permissible • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
Specifically, we are proposing to find methods, under Executive Order 12898 Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
that the following elements have (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
satisfied the federal requirement: In addition, the SIP is not approved NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
• the State’s identification of BART- to apply on any Indian reservation land • Hand Delivery: To make special
eligible sources, or in any other area where EPA or an arrangements for hand delivery or
• the State’s determination that Sid Indian tribe has demonstrated that a delivery of boxed information, please
Richardson Addis Plant is not subject to tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of follow the instructions at http://
BART, Indian country, the proposed rule does www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
• the State’s BART determinations for not have tribal implications and will not Additional instructions on
Phillips 66, Eco-Services, and Mosaic. impose substantial direct costs on tribal commenting or visiting the docket,
IV. Statutory and Executive Order governments or preempt tribal law as along with more information about
Reviews specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 dockets generally, is available at http://
FR 67249, November 9, 2000). www.epa.gov/dockets.
Under the CAA, the Administrator is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
required to approve a SIP submission List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division
that complies with the provisions of the Environmental protection, Air (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Act and applicable Federal regulations. pollution control, Incorporation by Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). reference, Intergovernmental relations, Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate DC 20460–0001; main telephone
EPA’s role is to approve state choices, matter, Reporting and recordkeeping number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
provided that they meet the criteria of requirements, Sulfur dioxides, RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
the CAA. Accordingly, this action Visibility, Interstate transport of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
merely proposes to approve state law as pollution, Regional haze, Best available
meeting Federal requirements and does control technology. I. General Information
not impose additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law. For Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. A. Does this action apply to me?
that reason, this action: Dated: October 11, 2016. You may be potentially affected by
• Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Ron Curry, this action if you are an agricultural
action’’ subject to review by the Office Regional Administrator, Region 6. producer, food manufacturer, or
of Management and Budget under [FR Doc. 2016–25803 Filed 10–26–16; 8:45 am] pesticide manufacturer. The following
Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
list of North American Industrial
October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, Classification System (NAICS) codes is
January 21, 2011); not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
• Does not impose an information ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION provides a guide to help readers
collection burden under the provisions AGENCY determine whether this document
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 applies to them. Potentially affected
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); 40 CFR 180 entities may include:
• Is certified as not having a • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0083; FRL–9954–27]
significant economic impact on a • Animal production (NAICS code
substantial number of small entities Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for 112).
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Residues of a Pesticide Chemical in or • Food manufacturing (NAICS code
U.S.C. 601 et seq.); on a Commodity 311).
• Does not contain any unfunded • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
mandate or significantly or uniquely AGENCY: Environmental Protection code 32532).
affect small governments, as described Agency (EPA).
B. What should I consider as I prepare
in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and
my comments for EPA?
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); request for comment.
• Does not have Federalism 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this
implications as specified in Executive SUMMARY: This document announces the information to EPA through
Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, Agency’s receipt of an initial filing of a regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark
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1999); pesticide petition requesting the the part or all of the information that
• Is not an economically significant establishment or modification of you claim to be CBI. For CBI
regulatory action based on health or regulations for residues of pesticide information in a disk or CD–ROM that
safety risks subject to Executive Order chemicals in or on various commodities. you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); DATES: Comments must be received on disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
• Is not a significant regulatory action or before November 28, 2016. identify electronically within the disk or
subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, CD–ROM the specific information that
28355, May 22, 2001); identified by docket identification (ID) is claimed as CBI. In addition to one

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complete version of the comment that publishing notice of the petition so that • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
includes information claimed as CBI, a the public has an opportunity to Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
copy of the comment that does not comment on this request for the DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
contain the information claimed as CBI establishment or modification of NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
must be submitted for inclusion in the regulations for residues of pesticides in • Hand Delivery: To make special
public docket. Information so marked or on food commodities. Further arrangements for hand delivery or
will not be disclosed except in information on the petition may be delivery of boxed information, please
accordance with procedures set forth in obtained through the petition summary follow the instructions at http://
40 CFR part 2. referenced in this unit. www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
2. Tips for preparing your comments. Additional instructions on
When preparing and submitting your Amended Tolerance
commenting or visiting the docket,
comments, see the commenting tips at PP 5F8430. EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– along with more information about
http://www.epa.gov/dockets/ 0083. Bayer CropScience LP, P.O. Box dockets generally, is available at http://
comments.html. 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive Research www.epa.gov/dockets.
3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to
achieve environmental justice, the fair FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 180.499
treatment and meaningful involvement Michael Goodis, Registration Division
for residues of the fungicide,
of any group, including minority and/or (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Propamocarb Hydrochloride, in or on
low-income populations, in the Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
potato at from 0.06 parts per million
development, implementation, and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
(ppm) to 0.30 ppm. The gas/liquid
enforcement of environmental laws, DC 20460–0001; main telephone
chromatography and N–FID or MSD is
regulations, and policies. To help number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
used to measure and evaluate the
address potential environmental justice RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
chemical propamocarb hydrochloride.
issues, the Agency seeks information on Contact: RD. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
any groups or segments of the
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. I. General Information
population who, as a result of their
location, cultural practices, or other Dated: October 18, 2016. A. Does this action apply to me?
factors, may have atypical or Michael Goodis,
You may be potentially affected by
disproportionately high and adverse Acting Director, Registration Division, Office
this action if you are an agricultural
human health impacts or environmental of Pesticide Programs.
producer, food manufacturer, or
effects from exposure to the pesticides [FR Doc. 2016–25927 Filed 10–26–16; 8:45 am]
pesticide manufacturer. The following
discussed in this document, compared BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
list of North American Industrial
to the general population.
Classification System (NAICS) codes is
II. What action is the agency taking? not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
EPA is announcing receipt of a provides a guide to help readers
AGENCY
pesticide petition filed under section determine whether this document
408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 40 CFR Part 180 applies to them. Potentially affected
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, entities may include:
requesting the modification of
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0594; FRL–9953–98] • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for • Animal production (NAICS code
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for
residues of a pesticide chemical in or on 112).
Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or
a food commodity. The Agency is taking on Various Commodities • Food manufacturing (NAICS code
public comment on the request before 311).
responding to the petitioner. EPA is not AGENCY: Environmental Protection • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
proposing any particular action at this Agency (EPA). code 32532).
time. EPA has determined that the ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and
B. What should I consider as I prepare
pesticide petition described in this request for comment.
my comments for EPA?
document contains data or information
prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), SUMMARY: This document announces the 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this
21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has Agency’s receipt of an initial filing of a information to EPA through
not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the pesticide petition requesting the regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark
submitted data at this time or whether establishment or modification of the part or all of the information that
the data supports granting of the regulations for residues of pesticide you claim to be CBI. For CBI
pesticide petition. After considering the chemicals in or on various commodities. information in a disk or CD–ROM that
public comments, EPA intends to DATES: Comments must be received on you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
evaluate whether and what action may or before November 28, 2016. disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
be warranted. Additional data may be ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identify electronically within the disk or
needed before EPA can make a final identified by docket identification (ID) CD–ROM the specific information that
determination on this pesticide petition. number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0594, by is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a one of the following methods: complete version of the comment that
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summary of the petition that is the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// includes information claimed as CBI, a
subject of this document, prepared by www.regulations.gov. Follow the online copy of the comment that does not
the petitioner, is included in a docket instructions for submitting comments. contain the information claimed as CBI
EPA has created for this rulemaking. Do not submit electronically any must be submitted for inclusion in the
The docket for this petition is available information you consider to be public docket. Information so marked
at http://www.regulations.gov. Confidential Business Information (CBI) will not be disclosed except in
As specified in FFDCA section or other information whose disclosure is accordance with procedures set forth in
408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is restricted by statute. 40 CFR part 2.

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of filing of petition and request for comment.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before November 28, 2016.
Contact		Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
FR Citation		81 FR 74753