82 FR 30990 - Oxirane, 2-methyl, Polymer With Oxirane, Hydrogen Sulfate, Ammonium Salt and Potassium Salt; Tolerance Exemption
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 127 (July 5, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30990-30993] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-14111] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0780; FRL-9962-19] Oxirane, 2-methyl, Polymer With Oxirane, Hydrogen Sulfate, Ammonium Salt and Potassium Salt; Tolerance Exemption AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. Clariant Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt on food or feed commodities. DATES: This regulation is effective July 5, 2017. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before September 5, 2017, 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-2016-0780, 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: 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. 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 Printing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl. C. 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-2016-0780 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 September 5, 2017. 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 [[Page 30991]] objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ- OPP-2016-0780, 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. Background and Statutory Findings In the Federal Register of April 10, 2017 (82 FR 17175) (FRL-9959- 61), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C. 346a, announcing the receipt of a pesticide petition (PP IN-11004) filed by Clariant Corporation, 4000 Monroe Road, Charlotte NC 28205. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.960 be amended by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt; CAS Nos. 57608-14-7 and 1838191-48-2, respectively. That document included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner and solicited comments on the petitioner's request. The Agency did not receive any comments. 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 exemption is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(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 use 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 an exemption from the requirement of 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 . . .'' and specifies factors EPA is to consider in establishing an exemption. III. Risk Assessment and Statutory Findings EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only in those cases where it can be shown 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(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this action and considered its validity, completeness and reliability and the relationship of this information 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. In the case of certain chemical substances that are defined as polymers, the Agency has established a set of criteria to identify categories of polymers expected to present minimal or no risk. The definition of a polymer is given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and the exclusion criteria for identifying these low-risk polymers are described in 40 CFR 723.250(d). Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt conforms to the definition of a polymer given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and meets the following criteria that are used to identify low-risk polymers. 1. The polymers are not a cationic polymer nor is it reasonably anticipated to become a cationic polymer in a natural aquatic environment. 2. The polymers do contain as an integral part of its composition the atomic elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 3. The polymers do not contain as an integral part of their composition, except as impurities, any element other than those listed in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(2)(ii). 4. The polymers are neither designed nor can it be reasonably anticipated to substantially degrade, decompose, or depolymerize. 5. The polymers are manufactured or imported from monomers and/or reactants that are already included on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory or manufactured under an applicable TSCA section 5 exemption. 6. The polymers are not a water absorbing polymer with a number average molecular weight (MW) greater than or equal to 10,000 daltons. 7. The polymers do not contain certain perfluoroalkyl moieties consisting of a CF3- or longer chain length as specified in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(6). Additionally, the polymers also meet as required the following exemption criteria specified in 40 CFR 723.250(e). 8. The polymers', oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt, number average MW of 1800 and 2100, respectively, are greater than 1,000 and less than 10,000 daltons. The polymers contain less than 10% oligomeric material below MW 500 and less than 25% oligomeric material below MW 1,000, and the polymers do not contain any reactive functional groups. Thus, oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt meet the criteria for a polymer to be considered low risk under 40 CFR 723.250. Based on its conformance to the criteria in this unit, no mammalian toxicity is anticipated from dietary, inhalation, or dermal exposure to oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt. IV. Aggregate Exposures For the purposes of assessing potential exposure under this exemption, EPA considered that oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt could be present in all raw and processed agricultural commodities and drinking water, and that non-occupational non-dietary exposure was possible. The number average MW of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt are 1800 and 2100 daltons, respectively. Generally, a polymer of this size would [[Page 30992]] be poorly absorbed through the intact gastrointestinal tract or through intact human skin. Since oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt conform to the criteria that identify a low-risk polymer, there are no concerns for risks associated with any potential exposure scenarios that are reasonably foreseeable. The Agency has determined that tolerances are not necessary to protect the public health. V. Cumulative Effects From Substances With a Common Mechanism of Toxicity 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 oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other substances, and oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt do not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt do 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. VI. Additional Safety Factor for the Protection of Infants and Children Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an additional tenfold 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 data base unless EPA concludes that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. Due to the expected low toxicity of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt, EPA has not used a safety factor analysis to assess the risk. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary. VII. Determination of Safety Based on the conformance to the criteria used to identify a low- risk polymer, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the U.S. population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to residues of oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt. VIII. Other Considerations A. Existing Exemptions From a Tolerance There are no existing tolerances for oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt. B. Analytical Enforcement Methodology An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without any numerical limitation. C. International Residue Limits In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain the reasons for departing from the Codex level. The Codex has not established a MRL for oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt. IX. Conclusion Accordingly, EPA finds that exempting residues of oxirane, 2- methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt and potassium salt from the requirement of a tolerance will be safe. X. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This action establishes 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 tolerance 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 [[Page 30993]] consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). XI. 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 18, 2017. Donna Davis, Acting Associate Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows: PART 180--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. 0 2. In Sec. 180.960, add alphabetically the polymers ``Oxirane, 2- methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 1800'' and ``Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 2100'' to the table to read as follows: Sec. [emsp14]180.960 Polymers; exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Polymer CAS No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen 57608-14-7 sulfate, ammonium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 1800............................................. Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen 1838191-48-2 sulfate, potassium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 2100............................................. * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2017-14111 Filed 7-3-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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Senate, the U.S. House of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Representatives, and the Comptroller AGENCY DC 20460–0001; main telephone
General of the United States prior to number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
publication of the rule in the Federal 40 CFR Part 180 RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
Register. This action is not a ‘‘major [EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0780; FRL–9962–19] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
I. General Information
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Oxirane, 2-methyl, Polymer With
Oxirane, Hydrogen Sulfate, Ammonium A. Does this action apply to me?
Environmental protection, Salt and Potassium Salt; Tolerance You may be potentially affected by
Administrative practice and procedure, Exemption this action if you are an agricultural
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides AGENCY: Environmental Protection producer, food manufacturer, or
and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping Agency (EPA). pesticide manufacturer. The following
requirements. list of North American Industrial
ACTION: Final rule.
Dated: May 19, 2017. Classification System (NAICS) codes is
Daniel Rosenblatt, SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office exemption from the requirement of a provides a guide to help readers
of Pesticide Programs. tolerance for residues of oxirane, 2- determine whether this document
methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen applies to them. Potentially affected
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is sulfate, ammonium salt and oxirane, 2- entities may include:
amended as follows: methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
sulfate, potassium salt; when used as an • Animal production (NAICS code
PART 180—[AMENDED] inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical 112).
formulation. Clariant Corporation, • Food manufacturing (NAICS code
■ 1. The authority citation for part 180 submitted a petition to EPA under the 311).
continues to read as follows: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from code 32532).
the requirement of a tolerance. This
B. How can I get electronic access to
■ 2. In § 180.638: regulation eliminates the need to
other related information?
■ a. Revise paragraph (a) introductory
establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of oxirane, 2-methyl, You may access a frequently updated
text; and
polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, electronic version of 40 CFR part 180
■ b. Add alphabetically the ammonium salt and oxirane, 2-methyl, through the Government Printing
commodities ‘‘teff, forage’’; ‘‘teff, grain’’; polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, Office’s e-CFR site at http://
‘‘teff, hay’’; and ‘‘teff, straw’’; and potassium salt on food or feed www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-
footnote 1 to the table in paragraph (a). commodities. idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/
The revision and additoins read as DATES: This regulation is effective July
40tab_02.tpl.
follows: 5, 2017. Objections and requests for C. Can I file an objection or hearing
§ 180.638 Pyroxsulam; tolerances for hearings must be received on or before request?
residues. September 5, 2017, and must be filed in
Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21
accordance with the instructions
(a) General. Tolerances are U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also
established for residues of pyroxsulam, objection to any aspect of this regulation
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
including its metabolites and and may also request a hearing on those
INFORMATION).
degradates, in or on the commodities objections. You must file your objection
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, or request a hearing on this regulation
listed in the table below. Compliance
with the tolerance levels specified identified by docket identification (ID) in accordance with the instructions
below is to be determined by measuring number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0780, is provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure
only pyroxsulam, N-(5,7-dimethoxy[l, available at http://www.regulations.gov proper receipt by EPA, you must
2,4]triazolo[l, 5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-2- or at the Office of Pesticide Programs identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–
methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3- Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) OPP–2016–0780 in the subject line on
pyridinesulfonamide, in or on the in the Environmental Protection Agency the first page of your submission. All
commodity. Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William objections and requests for a hearing
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 must be in writing, and must be
Parts per Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC received by the Hearing Clerk on or
Commodity 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
million before September 5, 2017. Addresses for
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., mail and hand delivery of objections
Teff, forage 1 ............................... 0.06 Monday through Friday, excluding legal and hearing requests are provided in 40
Teff, grain 1 ................................. 0.01 holidays. The telephone number for the CFR 178.25(b).
Teff, hay 1 .................................... 0.01 Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, In addition to filing an objection or
Teff, straw 1 ................................. 0.03 and the telephone number for the OPP
hearing request with the Hearing Clerk
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review as described in 40 CFR part 178, please
* * * * *
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the visitor instructions and additional submit a copy of the filing (excluding
information about the docket available any Confidential Business Information
1 There are no U.S. registrations on teff as
at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. (CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket.
of May 8, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information not marked confidential
* * * * * Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be
[FR Doc. 2017–14091 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, disclosed publicly by EPA without prior
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consensus standards pursuant to section List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
12(d) of the National Technology Environmental protection, ■ 2. In § 180.960, add alphabetically the
Transfer and Advancement Act Administrative practice and procedure, polymers ‘‘Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer
(NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Agricultural commodities, Pesticides with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate,
XI. Congressional Review Act and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping ammonium salt; average molecular
requirements.
weight (in amu), 1800’’ and ‘‘Oxirane, 2-
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Dated: May 18, 2017. methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen
Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will Donna Davis, sulfate, potassium salt; average
submit a report containing this rule and Acting Associate Director, Registration molecular weight (in amu), 2100’’ to the
other required information to the U.S. Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. table to read as follows:
Senate, the U.S. House of
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
Representatives, and the Comptroller § 180.960 Polymers; exemptions from the
amended as follows:
General of the United States prior to requirement of a tolerance.
publication of the rule in the Federal PART 180—[AMENDED] * * * * *
Register. This action is not a ‘‘major
rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). ■ 1. The authority citation for part 180
continues to read as follows:
Polymer CAS No.
* * * * * * *
Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 1800 ................. 57608–14–7
Oxirane, 2-methyl, polymer with oxirane, hydrogen sulfate, potassium salt; average molecular weight (in amu), 2100 .................. 1838191–48–2
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[FR Doc. 2017–14111 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY Classification System (NAICS) codes is
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P INFORMATION). not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, provides a guide to help readers
identified by docket identification (ID) determine whether this document
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION applies to them. Potentially affected
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0252, is
AGENCY entities may include:
available at http://www.regulations.gov
• Crop production (NAICS code 111).
40 CFR Part 180 or at the Office of Pesticide Programs • Animal production (NAICS code
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) 112).
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0252; FRL–9961–82] in the Environmental Protection Agency • Food manufacturing (NAICS code
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William 311).
Titanium Dioxide; Exemption From the
Requirement of a Tolerance
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC code 32532).
AGENCY: Environmental Protection 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
Agency (EPA). is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., B. How can I get electronic access to
ACTION: Final rule. Monday through Friday, excluding legal other related information?
holidays. The telephone number for the You may access a frequently updated
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, electronic version of 40 CFR part 180
exemption from the requirement of a and the telephone number for the OPP through the Government Printing
tolerance for residues of titanium Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review Office’s e-CFR site at http://
dioxide (CAS Reg. No. 13463–67–7) in the visitor instructions and additional www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-
honey when used as an inert ingredient information about the docket available idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/
(colorant) at a concentration of not more at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. 40tab_02.tpl.
than 0.1% by weight in pesticide
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. How can I file an objection or hearing
formulations intended for varroa mite
Michael Goodis, Registration Division request?
control around bee hives. Bayer
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Healthcare, LLC submitted a petition to Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting objection to any aspect of this regulation
DC 20460–0001; main telephone
establishment of an exemption from the and may also request a hearing on those
number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
requirement of a tolerance. This objections. You must file your objection
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
regulation eliminates the need to or request a hearing on this regulation
establish a maximum permissible level SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
in accordance with the instructions
for residues of titanium dioxide I. General Information provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure
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resulting from this use. proper receipt by EPA, you must
DATES: This regulation is effective July
A. Does this action apply to me? identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–
5, 2017. Objections and requests for You may be potentially affected by OPP–2016–0252 in the subject line on
hearings must be received on or before this action if you are an agricultural the first page of your submission. All
September 5, 2017, and must be filed in producer, food manufacturer, or objections and requests for a hearing
accordance with the instructions pesticide manufacturer. The following must be in writing, and must be
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also list of North American Industrial received by the Hearing Clerk on or
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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 July 5, 2017. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before September 5, 2017, 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 | Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460- | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 30990 |
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