82 FR 60167 - Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Aluminum tris (O-ethylphosphonate) In or On Fruit, Citrus, Group 10-10

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 242 (December 19, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-27099

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

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 242 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0639; FRL-9971-11]


Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Aluminum 
tris (O-ethylphosphonate) In or On Fruit, Citrus, Group 10-10

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notification 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 modification of 
regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various 
commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 18, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0639, 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 
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

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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 pesticide chemicals in or on various food 
commodities. 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 notification of the petition so that the public has an 
opportunity to comment on this request for the 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.
    PP 6F8517. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0639). Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., 2255 
N. 44th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008, requests to amend the 
tolerance in 40 CFR 180.415 for residues of the fungicide, aluminum 
tris (O-ethylphosphonate), in or on fruit, citrus, group 10 from 5.0 
parts per million (ppm) to fruit, citrus, Group 10-10 at 9.0 ppm. 
Adequate enforcement methodology available in the Pesticide Analytical 
Manual (PAM II, Method II) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical 
aluminum tris (O-ethylphosphonate). Contact: RD.

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

    Dated: November 27, 2017.
Michael L. Goodis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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2026. PR submits the request for modification (2) Election under § 301.9100–22T in Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
to the IRS on April 13, 2026. Therefore, the effect. This section applies to any 20460–0001; main telephone number:
date determined under paragraph (b) of this partnership taxable year beginning after (703) 305–7090; email address:
section is February 22, 2027, which is 270
November 2, 2015 and before January 1, RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
days after the date everything required to be
submitted was so submitted pursuant to 2018 for which a valid election under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
paragraph (b)(2) of this section plus the § 301.9100–22T is in effect.
I. General Information
additional 45-day extension of the Kirsten Wielobob,
modification period agreed to by PR and the A. Does this action apply to me?
IRS. Because February 22, 2027 is later than Deputy Commissioner for Services and
the date under paragraph (a)(1) of this section Enforcement. You may be potentially affected by
(December 31, 2025, as extended under [FR Doc. 2017–27071 Filed 12–15–17; 11:15 am] this action if you are an agricultural
paragraph (d) of this section) and the date BILLING CODE 4830–01–P producer, food manufacturer, or
under paragraph (a)(3) of this section (June pesticide manufacturer. The following
12, 2026, which is 330 days from the date the list of North American Industrial
NOPPA was mailed plus the 45-day Classification System (NAICS) codes is
extension under section 6225(c)(7)), February ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
22, 2027 is the date on which the period for
provides a guide to help readers
making partnership adjustments expires
under section 6235. 40 CFR Part 180 determine whether this document
Example 5. The facts are the same as in applies to them. Potentially affected
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0639; FRL–9971–11] entities may include:
Example 4 of this paragraph (e), except that
PR does not request an extension of the • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
modification period. On February 1, 2026, PR
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for • Animal production (NAICS code
submits a request for modification and PR, Residues of Aluminum tris (O- 112).
and the IRS agree in writing to waive the ethylphosphonate) In or On Fruit, • Food manufacturing (NAICS code
prohibition on mailing an FPA pursuant to Citrus, Group 10–10 311).
§ 301.6231–1(b)(2). Pursuant to § 301.6225– • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
2(c)(3)(iii), the modification period expires as AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). code 32532).
of February 1, 2026, rather than February 27,
2026. Accordingly, under paragraph (b)(2) of ACTION: Notification of filing of petition B. What should I consider as I prepare
this section, the date on which everything and request for comment. my comments for EPA?
required to be submitted pursuant to section
6225(c) is so submitted is February 1, 2026, SUMMARY: This document announces the 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this
and the 270-day period described in Agency’s receipt of an initial filing of a information to EPA through
paragraph (b)(1) of this section begins to run pesticide petition requesting the regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark
on that date. Therefore, the date for purposes the part or all of the information that
modification of regulations for residues
of paragraph (a)(2) of this section is October you claim to be CBI. For CBI
29, 2026, which is 270 days after February 1, of pesticide chemicals in or on various
commodities. information in a disk or CD–ROM that
2026, the date on which everything required you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
to be submitted under section 6225(c) is so DATES: Comments must be received on
submitted. Because October 29, 2026 is later
disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
or before January 18, 2018.
than the date under paragraph (a)(1) of this identify electronically within the disk or
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, CD–ROM the specific information that
section (December 31, 2025, as extended
under paragraph (d) of this section) and the identified by docket identification (ID) is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
date under paragraph (a)(3) of this section number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0639, by complete version of the comment that
(April 28, 2026), October 29, 2026 is the date one of the following methods: includes information claimed as CBI, a
on which the period for making partnership • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// copy of the comment that does not
adjustments expires under section 6235. www.regulations.gov. Follow the online contain the information claimed as CBI
Example 6. The facts are the same as in instructions for submitting comments. must be submitted for inclusion in the
Example 5 of this paragraph (e), except PR Do not submit electronically any
completes its submission of information to
public docket. Information so marked
information you consider to be will not be disclosed except in
support a request for modification on July 1,
Confidential Business Information (CBI) accordance with procedures set forth in
2025, but does not execute a waiver pursuant
to § 301.6231–1(b)(2). Therefore, pursuant to or other information whose disclosure is 40 CFR part 2.
paragraph (b)(2) of this section, February 26, restricted by statute. 2. Tips for preparing your comments.
2026, the date the modification period • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental When preparing and submitting your
expires, is the date on which everything Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ comments, see the commenting tips at
required to be submitted pursuant to section DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. http://www.epa.gov/dockets/
6225(c) is so submitted. As a result, the 270- NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. comments.html.
day period described in paragraph (b)(1) of • Hand Delivery: To make special 3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to
this section expires on November 23, 2026. arrangements for hand delivery or
Because November 23, 2026 is later than the achieve environmental justice, the fair
delivery of boxed information, please treatment and meaningful involvement
date under paragraph (a)(1) of this section
(December 31, 2025, as extended under follow the instructions at http:// of any group, including minority and/or
paragraph (d) of this section) and the date www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. low-income populations, in the
under paragraph (a)(3) of this section (April Additional instructions on development, implementation, and
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28, 2026), November 23, 2026 is the date on commenting or visiting the docket, enforcement of environmental laws,
which the period for making partnership along with more information about regulations, and policies. To help
adjustments expires under section 6235. dockets generally, is available at http:// address potential environmental justice
(f) Applicability date—(1) In general. www.epa.gov/dockets. issues, the Agency seeks information on
Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: any groups or segments of the
this section, this section applies to Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division population who, as a result of their
partnership taxable years beginning (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, location, cultural practices, or other
after December 31, 2017. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 factors, may have atypical or

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disproportionately high and adverse Dated: November 27, 2017. period established in the Federal
human health impacts or environmental Michael L. Goodis, Register document of October 26, 2017
effects from exposure to the pesticides Director, Registration Division, Office of (82 FR 49564) (FRL–9970–07). EPA is
discussed in this document, compared Pesticide Programs. hereby extending the comment period,
to the general population. [FR Doc. 2017–27099 Filed 12–18–17; 8:45 am] which was set to end on December 26,
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II. What action is the Agency taking? To submit comments, or access the
EPA is announcing receipt of a docket, please follow the detailed
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION instructions provided under ADDRESSES
pesticide petition filed under section
AGENCY in the Federal Register document of
408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL–
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, 40 CFR Part 713 9970–07). If you have questions, consult
requesting the modification of
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0421; FRL–9971–82] the technical person listed under FOR
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
residues of pesticide chemicals in or on RIN 2070–AK22
various food commodities. The Agency List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 713
is taking public comment on the request Mercury; Reporting Requirements for
Environmental protection, Mercury,
before responding to the petitioner. EPA the TSCA Mercury Inventory;
Elemental mercury, Mercury
is not proposing any particular action at Extension of Comment Period
compounds, Inventory, Supply, Use,
this time. EPA has determined that the AGENCY: Environmental Protection Trade, Manufacture, Import, Export.
pesticide petition described in this Agency (EPA). Dated: December 6, 2017.
document contains data or information ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of Charlotte Bertrand,
prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), comment period. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant
21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has Administrator.
not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the SUMMARY: EPA issued a document in the
Federal Register of October 26, 2017, [FR Doc. 2017–27217 Filed 12–18–17; 8:45 am]
submitted data at this time or whether
the data supports granting of the concerning proposed reporting BILLING CODE 6560–50–P

pesticide petition. After considering the requirements for applicable persons to
public comments, EPA intends to provide information to assist in the
evaluate whether and what action may preparation of an ‘‘inventory of mercury DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
be warranted. Additional data may be supply, use, and trade in the United
needed before EPA can make a final States.’’ This document extends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
determination on this pesticide petition. comment period for 16 days, from Administration
December 26, 2017 to January 11, 2018.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a EPA received requests to extend the 50 CFR Part 622
summary of the petition that is the comment period and believes it is
subject of this document, prepared by appropriate to do so in order to give RIN 0648–BH07
the petitioner, is included in a docket stakeholders additional time to assess
EPA has created for this rulemaking. the impacts of the proposal, review Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of
The docket for this petition is available technical documents in the docket, and Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish
at http://www.regulations.gov. prepare comments. Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico;
DATES: Comments, identified by docket Vermilion Snapper Management
As specified in FFDCA section
identification number EPA–HQ–OPPT– Measures; Amendment 47
408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is
publishing notification of the petition so 2017–0421, must be received on or AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
that the public has an opportunity to before January 11, 2018. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
comment on this request for the ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
modification of regulations for residues instructions provided under ADDRESSES Commerce.
of pesticides in or on food commodities. in the Federal Register document of ACTION: Notice of availability; request
Further information on the petition may October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL– for comments.
be obtained through the petition 9970–07).
summary referenced in this unit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUMMARY: The Gulf of Mexico (Gulf)
For technical information contact: Fishery Management Council (Council)
PP 6F8517. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– Thomas Groeneveld, National Program has submitted Amendment 47 to the
0639). Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., 2255 N. Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Fishery Management Plan for the Reef
44th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico
requests to amend the tolerance in 40 Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania (FMP), for review, approval, and
CFR 180.415 for residues of the Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; implementation by NMFS. Amendment
fungicide, aluminum tris (O- telephone number: (202) 566–1188; 47 would establish a proxy for the
ethylphosphonate), in or on fruit, citrus, email address: groeneveld.thomas@ estimate of the stock maximum
group 10 from 5.0 parts per million epa.gov. sustainable yield (MSY) and revise the
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(ppm) to fruit, citrus, Group 10–10 at 9.0 For general information contact: The stock annual catch limit (ACL) for Gulf
ppm. Adequate enforcement TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 vermilion snapper. The purpose of
methodology available in the Pesticide South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY Amendment 47 is to ensure that the
Analytical Manual (PAM II, Method II) 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– MSY and ACL values for vermilion
is used to measure and evaluate the 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ snapper are consistent with the results
chemical aluminum tris (O- epa.gov. of the most recent stock assessment.
ethylphosphonate). Contact: RD. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This DATES: Written comments must be
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. document extends the public comment received on or before February 20, 2018.

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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		Notification of filing of petition and request for comment.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before January 18, 2018.
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 60167