83 FR 29017 - Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 121 (June 22, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 121 (June 22, 2018)
| Page Range | 29017-29023 | |
| FR Document | 2018-13456 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29017-29023] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13456] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0156; FRL-9976-21] Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of tolfenpyrad in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Nichino America, Inc. requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). DATES: This regulation is effective June 22, 2018. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 21, 2018, 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-2017-0156, 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 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]. [[Page 29018]] 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 EPA's tolerance regulations at 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. How 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-2017-0156 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 August 21, 2018. 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 objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0156, 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. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance In the Federal Register of June 8, 2017 (82 FR 26641) (FRL-9961- 14), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of pesticide petitions (PP 7F8544 and PP 7F8543) by Nichino America, Inc., 4550 New Linden Hill Road, Suite 501, Wilmington, DE 19808-2951. The petitions requested that 40 CFR 180.675 be amended by establishing tolerances for residues of the insecticide tolfenpyrad, 4-chloro-3-ethyl-1-methyl-N-[4-(p- tolyloxy)benzyl]pyrazole-5-carboxamide, in or on Brassica head and stem vegetable group (crop group 5-16) at 5.0 parts per million (ppm) (PP 7F8544); Brassica leafy greens subgroup (4-16B) at 40 ppm (PP 7F8544); Vegetables, cucurbit, group 9 at 0.7 ppm (PP 7F8544); Vegetables, fruiting, group 8-10 at 0.7 ppm (PP 7F8544); Fruit, pome, group 11-10 at 0.7 ppm (PP 7F8544); and Apple, wet pomace at 2.5 ppm (PP 7F8544). The petitions also requested that established tolerances be amended for residues of tolfenpyrad in or on Fruit, citrus, group 10-10 at 0.9 ppm (PP 7F8544; PP 7F8543); Citrus, dried pulp at 3.0 ppm (PP 7F8544; PP 7F8543); and Citrus, oil at 28.0 ppm (PP 7F8544; PP 7F8543). That document referenced a summary of the petition prepared by Nichino America, Inc., the registrant, which is available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response to the notices of filing. Consistent with the authority in section 408(d)(4)(A)(i), EPA is establishing tolerances that vary from what the petitioner sought. The reasons for these changes are explained in Unit IV.C. III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(b)(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 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 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. . . .'' Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a determination on aggregate exposure for tolfenpyrad including exposure resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA's assessment of exposures and risks associated with tolfenpyrad follows. A. Toxicological Profile EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered its validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of the results of the studies 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. A variety of toxic effects were noted in the toxicology database for tolfenpyrad. However, the most consistent finding across species and studies was decreased body weight and/or body weight gain, which were observed in adults of all species (rat, mice, rabbit, and dog) in the majority of the subchronic oral and dermal toxicity studies, and all chronic toxicity studies. The rat is the species most sensitive to body weight changes, with effects observed at much lower doses than in other species. In rats, significant decreases in body weight and body weight gain were observed in [[Page 29019]] subchronic oral and acute and subchronic neurotoxicity studies. Decreases in body weight and body weight gain were also seen in chronic rat studies but at lower doses than observed in the other rat studies. Although seen at lower doses, the body weight decrements noted in the chronic study were not as pronounced as seen after subchronic exposure or in the neurotoxicity studies. Decreases in body weight and body weight gain were also observed in reproduction, developmental toxicity, and developmental immunotoxicity studies at doses comparable to the chronic study. Significant decreases in body weight and body weight gain were seen in both mice and dogs after subchronic exposure; these effects were also noted in rabbits in a developmental toxicity study. Chronic exposure resulted in body weight and body weight gain decreases in mice and dogs at lower doses for longer duration studies. The body weight changes observed in the database were most often seen in the presence of decreased food consumption and in some studies, additional toxicity including liver/kidney effects and clinical signs. Increased liver and kidney weights, liver and kidney hypertrophy, hyaline droplets in the kidney, and color change in the kidney were seen after subchronic exposure in rats. Chronic exposure resulted in similar effects along with color changes in the liver and liver histopathology at slightly lower doses than in the subchronic studies. Other effects noted in rats were effects on the harderian gland and lymph nodes. In dogs, both changes in liver and kidney histopathology, along with testicular atrophy and clinical signs (emaciation, decreased movement, and staggering gait) were seen in short-term studies. Long- term exposure resulted in histopathological changes in the liver, along with increased liver enzymes. No treatment-related effects were noted in the liver or kidney in mice. However, rough coats, hunched posture, ataxia, and hypoactivity were seen in subchronic studies. Moribundity and/or mortality were noted in at least one study in all tested species at >=3 milligrams/kilogram/day (mg/kg/day). Moribundity and mortality were noted in two dams in a rat reproduction study. Mortality was also noted in one dam in a rabbit developmental toxicity study, as well as in two rats from an inhalation toxicity study (range-finding only). In mice and dogs, mortality was observed in both subchronic and chronic toxicity studies. In all cases, these effects were observed only after repeat-dose exposures, and the current points of departure (PODs) for the relevant exposure durations are protective of the observed mortality. There is no evidence of increased quantitative or qualitative susceptibility in the guideline rat and rabbit developmental studies, or the rat reproduction study. Although several adverse effects were noted in young animals in these studies, the effects were observed in the presence of significant maternal toxicity (significant body weight changes and/or moribundity/mortality). In a non-guideline rat developmental immunotoxicity (DIT) study, decreased survival, body weight, body weight gain, increased blackish abdominal cavity, and dark green abnormal intestinal contents were observed in offspring animals at 3 mg/kg/day. At the same dose, decreased body weight (up to 10%), body weight gain (up to 36%) and food consumption were seen in maternal animals. This is consistent with the other developmental toxicity studies in the database, in which offspring toxicity is observed at the same dose as significant maternal toxicity. There was no evidence of immunotoxicity observed in the study. No evidence of neurotoxicity was observed in acute and subchronic neurotoxicity studies for tolfenpyrad. Although hunched posture, ataxia, and hypoactivity were seen in mice in a 28-day toxicity study, these effects were not seen in a 90-day study or after chronic exposure. In dogs, decreased spontaneous movement and staggering gait were observed after 13 weeks. In rats, decreased motor activity and prone position (lying face down) prior to death were noted in a reproduction study. Overall, the effects noted in the database were agonal effects mainly seen at high doses, not associated with neuropathology, and not noted in long-term studies. The effects observed are consistent with the mode of action for tolfenpyrad (mitochondrial inhibitor) and are not considered evidence of neurotoxicity. No evidence of carcinogenicity was observed in cancer studies with mice and rats. Therefore, in accordance with EPA's Final Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment (March 2005), tolfenpyrad is classified as ``not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.'' Specific information on the studies received and the nature of the adverse effects caused by tolfenpyrad as well as the no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document ``Tolfenpyrad--Aggregate Human Health Risk Assessment of Proposed New Uses on Multiple Commodities'' at pages 11-15 in docket ID number EPA- HQ-OPP-2017-0156. B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL) and the lowest dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified (the LOAEL). Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with the POD to calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a population-adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe margin of exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes that any amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the Agency estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of the adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete description of the risk assessment process, see http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/assessing-human-health-risk-pesticides. A summary of the toxicological endpoints for tolfenpyrad used for human risk assessment is shown in Table 1 of this unit. [[Page 29020]] Table 1--Summary of Toxicological Doses and Endpoints for Tolfenpyrad for Use in Human Health Risk Assessment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Point of departure Exposure/scenario and uncertainty/ RfD, PAD, LOC for Study and toxicological effects safety factors risk assessment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acute dietary (General population NOAEL = 10 mg/kg/day Acute RfD = 0.1 mg/ Acute Neurotoxicity Study in rats. including infants and children). UFA = 10X........... kg/day. LOAEL = 20 mg/kg/day based on UFH = 10X........... aPAD = 0.1 mg/kg/ decreased bodyweight, bodyweight FQPA SF = 1X........ day.. gain and food consumption. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chronic dietary (All populations) NOAEL= 0.6 mg/kg/day Chronic RfD = 0.006 Combined Chronic/Carcinogenicity UFA = 10X........... mg/kg/day. Study in rats. UFH = 10X........... cPAD = 0.006 mg/kg/ LOAEL = 1.5 mg/kg/day based on FQPA SF = 1X........ day.. decreased bodyweight, bodyweight gain, and food consumption of females, gross changes in the harderian glands of males, and histopathological changes in the liver, kidney and mesenteric lymph nodes of females and the kidney of males. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cancer (Oral, dermal, inhalation) Classification: ``Not likely to be Carcinogenic to Humans'' based on the absence of significant tumor increases in two adequate rodent carcinogenicity studies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FQPA SF = Food Quality Protection Act Safety Factor. LOAEL = lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level. LOC = level of concern. mg/kg/day = milligram/kilogram/day. NOAEL = no-observed-adverse-effect-level. PAD = population adjusted dose (a = acute, c = chronic). RfD = reference dose. UF = uncertainty factor. UFA = extrapolation from animal to human (interspecies). UFH = potential variation in sensitivity among members of the human population (intraspecies). C. Exposure Assessment 1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary exposure to tolfenpyrad, EPA considered exposure under the petitioned- for tolerances as well as all existing tolfenpyrad tolerances in 40 CFR 180.675. EPA assessed dietary exposures from tolfenpyrad in food as follows: i. Acute exposure. Quantitative acute dietary exposure and risk assessments are performed for a food-use pesticide, if a toxicological study has indicated the possibility of an effect of concern occurring as a result of a 1-day or single exposure. Such effects were identified for tolfenpyrad. In estimating acute dietary exposure, EPA used food consumption information from the 2003-2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat in America, (NHANES/WWEIA). As to residue levels in food, EPA assumes 100 percent crop treatment (PCT) and tolerance-level residues with minor refinements including a factor to account for the reduction in residues when wrapper leaves are removed from head lettuce and cabbage, as well as empirical processing factors for tomato juice, paste, and puree, cottonseed oil, citrus juice, and grape juice (which was translated broadly to other juices for which empirical data were not available). ii. Chronic exposure. In conducting the chronic dietary exposure assessment EPA used the food consumption data from the 2003-2008 U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat in America, (NHANES/WWEIA). As to residue levels in food, EPA assumes 100 PCT and average residue levels from crop field trials as well as minor refinements listed above for acute exposure. Although partially refined, the chronic exposure estimates still retain a high level of conservatism due to the source and scope of the refinements, and are likely to overestimate the actual chronic dietary risk. iii. Cancer. Based on the data summarized in Unit III.A., EPA has concluded that tolfenpyrad does not pose a cancer risk to humans. Therefore, a dietary exposure assessment for the purpose of assessing cancer risk is unnecessary. iv. Anticipated residues and percent crop treated. Although EPA did not use any percent crop treated estimates for this action, the Agency relied on average residue information. Section 408(b)(2)(E) of FFDCA authorizes EPA to use available data and information on the anticipated residue levels of pesticide residues in food and the actual levels of pesticide residues that have been measured in food. If EPA relies on such information, EPA must require pursuant to FFDCA section 408(f)(1) that data be provided 5 years after the tolerance is established, modified, or left in effect, demonstrating that the levels in food are not above the levels anticipated. For the present action, EPA will issue such Data Call-Ins as are required by FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(E) and authorized under FFDCA section 408(f)(1). Data will be required to be submitted no later than 5 years from the date of issuance of these tolerances. 2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. The Agency used screening level water exposure models in the dietary exposure analysis and risk assessment for tolfenpyrad in drinking water. These simulation models take into account data on the physical, chemical, and fate/transport characteristics of tolfenpyrad. Further information regarding EPA drinking water models used in pesticide exposure assessment can be found at http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/about-water-exposure-models-used-pesticide. Based on the Pesticide Root Zone Model/Exposure Analysis Modeling System (PRZM/EXAMS) and Screening Concentration in Ground Water (SCI- GROW) models, the estimated drinking water concentrations (EDWCs) of tolfenpyrad for acute exposures are estimated to be 26.9 parts per billion (ppb) for surface water and 11.0 ppb for ground water, for chronic exposures for non-cancer assessments are estimated to be 12.2 ppb for surface water and 11.0 ppb for ground water. Modeled estimates of drinking water concentrations were directly entered into the dietary exposure model. For acute dietary risk assessment, the water concentration value of 26.9 ppb was used to assess the contribution to drinking water. For chronic dietary risk assessment, the water concentration of value 12.2 ppb was used to assess the contribution to drinking water. 3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary exposure [[Page 29021]] (e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control, termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets). Tolfenpyrad is not registered for any specific use patterns that would result in residential exposure. 4. 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 tolfenpyrad to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other substances, and tolfenpyrad does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that tolfenpyrad does 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 website at http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/cumulative-assessment-risk-pesticides. D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children 1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) 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 database on toxicity and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the FQPA Safety Factor (SF). In applying this provision, EPA either retains the default value of 10X, or uses a different additional safety factor when reliable data available to EPA support the choice of a different factor. 2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. Although evidence is noted for qualitative susceptibility in the young in the developmental immunotoxicity study (DIT) in rats, there is low concern and there are no residual uncertainties regarding increased quantitative or qualitative prenatal and/or postnatal susceptibility for tolfenpyrad. When the DIT study is considered along with the reproduction study, the offspring toxicity in the DIT study was observed at the same dose as comparable maternal toxicity (moribundity/mortality) in the reproduction study. Therefore, EPA does not consider the isolated incident in the DIT a true indicator of qualitative susceptibility. Additionally, the effects observed in the DIT study are well- characterized, a clear NOAEL was identified, and the endpoints chosen for risk assessment are protective of potential offspring effects. 3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show the safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the FQPA SF were reduced to 1X. That decision is based on the following findings: i. The toxicity database for tolfenpyrad is complete. ii. There is no indication that tolfenpyrad is a neurotoxic chemical and there is no need for a developmental neurotoxicity study or additional UFs to account for neurotoxicity. iii. Although there is some evidence that tolfenpyrad may result in increased susceptibility, the concern for developmental or reproductive effects is low for the reasons contained in Unit III.D.2., and thus, a 10X FQPA safety factor is not necessary to protect infants and children. iv. There are no residual uncertainties identified in the exposure databases. The dietary food exposure assessments were performed based on 100% CT and tolerance-level residues for the acute dietary exposure and average residue levels from crop field trials for the chronic dietary exposure. EPA made conservative (protective) assumptions in the ground and surface water modeling used to assess exposure to tolfenpyrad in drinking water. These assessments will not underestimate the exposure and risks posed by tolfenpyrad. E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water, and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an adequate margin of exposure (MOE) exists. 1. Acute risk. Using the exposure assumptions discussed in this unit for acute exposure, the acute dietary exposure from food and water to tolfenpyrad will occupy 54% of the aPAD for children 1-2 years of age, the population group receiving the greatest exposure. 2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to tolfenpyrad from food and water will utilize 68% of the cPAD for children 1-2 years of age, the population group receiving the greatest exposure. There are no residential uses for tolfenpyrad. 3. Short- and Intermediate-term risk. Short- and intermediated-term aggregate exposures take into account short- and intermediate-term residential exposures plus chronic exposure to food and water (considered to be a background exposure level). Short- and intermediate-term adverse effects were identified; however, tolfenpyrad is not registered for any use patterns that would result in short- or intermediate-term residential exposures. Short- and intermediate-term risks are assessed based on short- and intermediate-term residential exposure plus chronic dietary exposure. Because there are no short- or intermediate-term residential exposures and chronic dietary exposure has already been assessed under the appropriately protective cPAD (which is at least as protective as the POD used to assess short- and intermediate-term risk), no further assessment of short- and intermediate-term risk is necessary, and EPA relies on the chronic dietary risk assessment for evaluating short- and intermediate-term risk for tolfenpyrad. 4. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. Based on the lack of evidence of carcinogenicity in two adequate rodent carcinogenicity studies, tolfenpyrad is not expected to pose a cancer risk to humans. 5. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate exposure to tolfenpyrad residues. IV. Other Considerations A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology Adequate enforcement methodologies, utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection (LC/MS/ MS), are available for enforcement of tolfenpyrad residue tolerances in/on plant commodities (Morse Laboratories Analytical Method #Meth- 183, Revision #2). For livestock, a method described in PTRL West Study No. 1841W is available. The livestock method adequately determines residues of tolfenpyrad and its metabolites, PT-CA, [[Page 29022]] OH-PT-CA, and PCA in milk, bovine meat, kidney, liver and fat. Residues are determined by LC/MS/MS analysis. These methods are adequate for enforcement and may be requested from: Chief, Analytical Chemistry Branch, Environmental Science Center, 701 Mapes Rd., Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5350; telephone number: (410) 305-2905; email address: [email protected]. B. 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 any MRLs for tolfenpyrad in commodities in this action. C. Revisions to Petitioned-For Tolerances EPA's tolerance levels are expressed to provide sufficient precision for enforcement purposes, and this may include the addition of trailing zeros (such as 0.30 ppm rather than 0.3 ppm). This is done to avoid the situation where rounding of an observed violative residue to the level of precision of the tolerance expression would result in a residue considered non-violative (such as 0.34 ppm being rounded to 0.3 ppm). EPA added additional zeros for fruiting vegetables group 8-10 and cucurbit vegetables group 9. EPA is establishing tolerances for residues in or on fruit, citrus, group 10-10 at 0.80 ppm instead of 0.9 ppm; citrus, oil at 30 ppm instead of 28.0 ppm; and citrus, dried pulp at 4.0 ppm instead of 3.0 ppm, based on the previously reviewed orange processing study, and the newly submitted lemon field trial residues as the input dataset for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) MRL calculation procedure. In addition, the tolerances in fruits, pome, group 11-10 and apple wet pomace are based on the petitioner's revision of the proposed maximum annual use rate on pome fruits, from 0.42 lb ai per acre (lb ai/A) to 0.57 lb ai/A. D. International Trade Considerations In this rule, EPA is reducing the existing tolerances for citrus commodities as follows: Fruit, citrus, group 10-10 from 1.5 ppm to 0.80 ppm; citrus, dried pulp from 8.0 ppm to 4.0 ppm; and citrus, oil from 70 ppm to 30 ppm. The Agency is reducing these tolerances because these reductions requested by the petitioner are supported by available data. This reduction in tolerance levels is not discriminatory; the same food safety standard contained in the FFDCA applies equally to domestically produced and imported foods. In accordance with the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement, EPA will notify the WTO of its tolerance revision. In addition, the SPS Agreement requires that Members provide a ``reasonable interval'' between the publication of a regulation subject to the Agreement and its entry into force in order to allow time for producers in exporting Member countries to adapt to the new requirement. At this time, EPA is establishing an expiration date for the existing tolerances to allow those tolerances remain in effect for a period of six months after the effective date of this final rule, in order to address this requirement. Prior to the expiration date, residues of tolfenpyrad up to the existing tolerance levels will be permitted; after the expiration date, residues will need to comply with the reduced tolerance levels. V. Conclusion Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of tolfenpyrad, 4-chloro-3-ethyl-1-methyl-N-[4-(p-tolyloxy)benzyl]pyrazole-5- carboxamide, in or on Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16 at 5.0 parts per million (ppm); Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B at 40 ppm; Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9 at 0.70 ppm; Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10 at 0.70 ppm; Fruit, pome, group 11-10 at 1.0 ppm; and Apple, wet pomace at 3.0 ppm. Furthermore, established tolerances are amended for residues of tolfenpyrad in or on Fruit, citrus, group 10-10 from 1.5 ppm to 0.80 ppm; Citrus, dried pulp from 8.0 ppm to 4.0 ppm; and Citrus, oil from 70 ppm to 30 ppm. Finally, the tolerances for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10'' at 0.70 ppm and ``Watermelon'' at 0.70 ppm in paragraph (b), which cover residues resulting from the section 18 emergency exemptions, are removed as it is superseded by the tolerances established for group 9 in this action. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This action establishes tolerances 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); Executive Order 13045, entitled ``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); or Executive Order 13771, entitled ``Reducing Regulations and Controlling Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017). 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, [[Page 29023]] 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 consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). VII. 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: June 8, 2018. Michael Goodis, 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. 180.675: 0 a. Revise the table in paragraph (a)(1); and 0 b. Remove the entries for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10'' and ``Watermelon'' in the table in paragraph (b). The revision reads as follows: Sec. 180.675 Tolfenpyrad; tolerance for residues. (a) * * * (1) * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parts per Commodity million ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Almond hulls................................................ 6.0 Apple, wet pomace........................................... 3.0 Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B...................... 40 Citrus, dried pulp 1........................................ 8.0 Citrus, dried pulp.......................................... 4.0 Citrus, oil 1............................................... 70.0 Citrus, oil................................................. 30 Cotton, gin byproducts...................................... 15.0 Cotton, undelinted seed..................................... 0.70 Fruit, citrus, group 10-10 1................................ 1.5 Fruit, citrus, group 10-10.................................. 0.80 Fruit, pome, group 11-10.................................... 1.0 Fruit, stone, group 12-12................................... 2.0 Grape....................................................... 2.0 Grape, raisin............................................... 6.0 Nuts, tree, group 14-12..................................... 0.05 Persimmon................................................... 2.0 Plum, prune................................................. 3.0 Pomegranate................................................. 2.0 Potato...................................................... 0.01 Tea......................................................... 30.0 Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16.............. 5.0 Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9................................ 0.70 Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10............................. 0.70 Vegetable, leafy, except Brassica, group 4.................. 30.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 This tolerance expires on December 24, 2018. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018-13456 Filed 6-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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of actions from review under Executive this action alter the relationships or submit a report containing this rule and
Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory distribution of power and other required information to the U.S.
Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, responsibilities established by Congress Senate, the U.S. House of
October 4, 1993). Because this action in the preemption provisions of FFDCA Representatives, and the Comptroller
has been exempted from review under section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency General of the United States prior to
Executive Order 12866, this action is has determined that this action will not publication of the rule in the Federal
not subject to Executive Order 13211, have a substantial direct effect on States Register. This action is not a ‘‘major
entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning or tribal governments, on the rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
Regulations That Significantly Affect relationship between the national
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 government and the States or tribal List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive governments, or on the distribution of
Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of power and responsibilities among the Environmental protection,
Children from Environmental Health various levels of government or between Administrative practice and procedure,
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, the Federal Government and Indian Agricultural commodities, Pesticides
April 23, 1997). This action does not tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
contain any information collections that Executive Order 13132, entitled requirements.
subject to OMB approval under the ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10, Dated: June 8, 2018.
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 1999) and Executive Order 13175,
Michael Goodis,
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR Director, Registration Division, Office of
any special considerations under Pesticide Programs.
Executive Order 12898, entitled 67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply
‘‘Federal Actions to Address to this action. In addition, this action Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
Environmental Justice in Minority does not impose any enforceable duty or amended as follows:
Populations and Low-Income contain any unfunded mandate as
Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, described under Title II of the Unfunded PART 180—[AMENDED]
1994). Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C.
1501 et seq.). 1. The authority citation for part 180
Since tolerances and exemptions that ■
This action does not involve any
are established on the basis of a petition technical standards that would require continues to read as follows:
under FFDCA section 408(d), such as Agency consideration of voluntary Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
the tolerance in this final rule, do not consensus standards pursuant to section
require the issuance of a proposed rule, ■ 2. In § 180.960, alphabetically add the
12(d) of the National Technology
the requirements of the Regulatory Transfer and Advancement Act following polymer to the table to read as
Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). follows:
seq.), do not apply.
XI. Congressional Review Act § 180.960 Polymers; exemptions from the
This action directly regulates growers, requirement of a tolerance.
food processors, food handlers, and food Pursuant to the Congressional Review
retailers, not States or tribes, nor does Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will * * * * *
Polymer CAS No.
* * * * * * *
Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono[2-[2-(2-methoxymethylethoxy) methylethoxy]methylether] CAS Reg. No. 2112825–11–1.
ether, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 1400 daltons.
* * * * * * *
[FR Doc. 2018–13457 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] requested these tolerances under the Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
(FFDCA). 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DATES: This regulation is effective June Monday through Friday, excluding legal
AGENCY 22, 2018. Objections and requests for holidays. The telephone number for the
hearings must be received on or before Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,
40 CFR Part 180 August 21, 2018, and must be filed in and the telephone number for the OPP
accordance with the instructions Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0156; FRL–9976–21]
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also the visitor instructions and additional
Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY information about the docket available
INFORMATION). at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
identified by docket identification (ID) Michael Goodis, Registration Division
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
ACTION: Final rule.
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0156, is (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes available at http://www.regulations.gov Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
tolerances for residues of tolfenpyrad in or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
or on multiple commodities which are Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) 20460–0001; main telephone number:
identified and discussed later in this in the Environmental Protection Agency (703) 305–7090; email address:
document. Nichino America, Inc. Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online Determination of Safety
I. General Information
instructions for submitting comments. Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA
A. Does this action apply to me? Do not submit electronically any allows EPA to establish a tolerance (the
You may be potentially affected by information you consider to be CBI or legal limit for a pesticide chemical
this action if you are an agricultural other information whose disclosure is residue in or on a food) only if EPA
producer, food manufacturer, or restricted by statute. determines that the tolerance is ‘‘safe.’’
pesticide manufacturer. The following • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA
list of North American Industrial Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ defines ‘‘safe’’ to mean that ‘‘there is a
Classification System (NAICS) codes is DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. reasonable certainty that no harm will
not intended to be exhaustive, but rather NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. result from aggregate exposure to the
provides a guide to help readers • Hand Delivery: To make special pesticide chemical residue, including
determine whether this document arrangements for hand delivery or all anticipated dietary exposures and all
applies to them. Potentially affected delivery of boxed information, please other exposures for which there is
entities may include: follow the instructions at http:// reliable information.’’ This includes
• Crop production (NAICS code 111). www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. exposure through drinking water and in
• Animal production (NAICS code residential settings, but does not include
112). Additional instructions on occupational exposure. Section
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code commenting or visiting the docket, 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
311). along with more information about give special consideration to exposure
• Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS dockets generally, is available at http:// of infants and children to the pesticide
code 32532). www.epa.gov/dockets. chemical residue in establishing a
II. Summary of Petitioned-For tolerance and to ‘‘ensure that there is a
B. How can I get electronic access to
Tolerance reasonable certainty that no harm will
other related information?
result to infants and children from
You may access a frequently updated In the Federal Register of June 8, 2017 aggregate exposure to the pesticide
electronic version of EPA’s tolerance (82 FR 26641) (FRL–9961–14), EPA chemical residue. . . .’’
regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through issued a document pursuant to FFDCA Consistent with FFDCA section
the Government Printing Office’s e-CFR section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors specified in
site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- announcing the filing of pesticide FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has
idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/ petitions (PP 7F8544 and PP 7F8543) by reviewed the available scientific data
40tab_02.tpl. Nichino America, Inc., 4550 New and other relevant information in
Linden Hill Road, Suite 501, support of this action. EPA has
C. How can I file an objection or hearing Wilmington, DE 19808–2951. The sufficient data to assess the hazards of
request? petitions requested that 40 CFR 180.675 and to make a determination on
Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 be amended by establishing tolerances aggregate exposure for tolfenpyrad
U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an for residues of the insecticide including exposure resulting from the
objection to any aspect of this regulation tolfenpyrad, 4-chloro-3-ethyl-1-methyl- tolerances established by this action.
and may also request a hearing on those N-[4-(p-tolyloxy)benzyl]pyrazole-5- EPA’s assessment of exposures and risks
objections. You must file your objection carboxamide, in or on Brassica head and associated with tolfenpyrad follows.
or request a hearing on this regulation stem vegetable group (crop group 5–16)
in accordance with the instructions at 5.0 parts per million (ppm) (PP A. Toxicological Profile
provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure 7F8544); Brassica leafy greens subgroup EPA has evaluated the available
proper receipt by EPA, you must (4–16B) at 40 ppm (PP 7F8544); toxicity data and considered its validity,
identify docket ID number EPA–HQ– Vegetables, cucurbit, group 9 at 0.7 ppm completeness, and reliability as well as
OPP–2017–0156 in the subject line on (PP 7F8544); Vegetables, fruiting, group the relationship of the results of the
the first page of your submission. All 8–10 at 0.7 ppm (PP 7F8544); Fruit, studies to human risk. EPA has also
objections and requests for a hearing pome, group 11–10 at 0.7 ppm (PP considered available information
must be in writing, and must be 7F8544); and Apple, wet pomace at 2.5 concerning the variability of the
received by the Hearing Clerk on or ppm (PP 7F8544). The petitions also sensitivities of major identifiable
before August 21, 2018. Addresses for requested that established tolerances be subgroups of consumers, including
mail and hand delivery of objections amended for residues of tolfenpyrad in infants and children.
and hearing requests are provided in 40 or on Fruit, citrus, group 10–10 at 0.9 A variety of toxic effects were noted
CFR 178.25(b). ppm (PP 7F8544; PP 7F8543); Citrus, in the toxicology database for
In addition to filing an objection or dried pulp at 3.0 ppm (PP 7F8544; PP tolfenpyrad. However, the most
hearing request with the Hearing Clerk 7F8543); and Citrus, oil at 28.0 ppm (PP consistent finding across species and
as described in 40 CFR part 178, please 7F8544; PP 7F8543). That document studies was decreased body weight and/
submit a copy of the filing (excluding referenced a summary of the petition or body weight gain, which were
any Confidential Business Information prepared by Nichino America, Inc., the observed in adults of all species (rat,
(CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket. registrant, which is available in the mice, rabbit, and dog) in the majority of
Information not marked confidential docket, http://www.regulations.gov. the subchronic oral and dermal toxicity
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be There were no comments received in studies, and all chronic toxicity studies.
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disclosed publicly by EPA without prior response to the notices of filing. The rat is the species most sensitive
notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your Consistent with the authority in section to body weight changes, with effects
objection or hearing request, identified 408(d)(4)(A)(i), EPA is establishing observed at much lower doses than in
by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP– tolerances that vary from what the other species. In rats, significant
2017–0156, by one of the following petitioner sought. The reasons for these decreases in body weight and body
methods: changes are explained in Unit IV.C. weight gain were observed in
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OH–PT–CA, and PCA in milk, bovine pomace are based on the petitioner’s the section 18 emergency exemptions,
meat, kidney, liver and fat. Residues are revision of the proposed maximum are removed as it is superseded by the
determined by LC/MS/MS analysis. annual use rate on pome fruits, from tolerances established for group 9 in this
These methods are adequate for 0.42 lb ai per acre (lb ai/A) to 0.57 lb action.
enforcement and may be requested ai/A.
VI. Statutory and Executive Order
from: Chief, Analytical Chemistry
D. International Trade Considerations Reviews
Branch, Environmental Science Center,
701 Mapes Rd., Ft. Meade, MD 20755– In this rule, EPA is reducing the This action establishes tolerances
5350; telephone number: (410) 305– existing tolerances for citrus under FFDCA section 408(d) in
2905; email address: residuemethods@ commodities as follows: Fruit, citrus, response to a petition submitted to the
epa.gov. group 10–10 from 1.5 ppm to 0.80 ppm; Agency. The Office of Management and
citrus, dried pulp from 8.0 ppm to 4.0 Budget (OMB) has exempted these types
B. International Residue Limits ppm; and citrus, oil from 70 ppm to 30 of actions from review under Executive
In making its tolerance decisions, EPA ppm. The Agency is reducing these Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory
seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with tolerances because these reductions Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735,
international standards whenever requested by the petitioner are October 4, 1993). Because this action
possible, consistent with U.S. food supported by available data. This has been exempted from review under
safety standards and agricultural reduction in tolerance levels is not Executive Order 12866, this action is
practices. EPA considers the discriminatory; the same food safety not subject to Executive Order 13211,
international maximum residue limits standard contained in the FFDCA entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning
(MRLs) established by the Codex applies equally to domestically Regulations That Significantly Affect
Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as produced and imported foods. Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66
required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). In accordance with the World Trade FR 28355, May 22, 2001); Executive
The Codex Alimentarius is a joint Organization’s (WTO) Sanitary and Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of
United Nations Food and Agriculture Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Children from Environmental Health
Organization/World Health Agreement, EPA will notify the WTO of Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885,
Organization food standards program, its tolerance revision. In addition, the April 23, 1997); or Executive Order
and it is recognized as an international SPS Agreement requires that Members 13771, entitled ‘‘Reducing Regulations
food safety standards-setting provide a ‘‘reasonable interval’’ between and Controlling Regulatory Costs’’ (82
organization in trade agreements to the publication of a regulation subject to FR 9339, February 3, 2017). This action
which the United States is a party. EPA the Agreement and its entry into force does not contain any information
may establish a tolerance that is in order to allow time for producers in collections subject to OMB approval
different from a Codex MRL; however, exporting Member countries to adapt to under the Paperwork Reduction Act
FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that the new requirement. At this time, EPA (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does
EPA explain the reasons for departing is establishing an expiration date for the it require any special considerations
from the Codex level. existing tolerances to allow those under Executive Order 12898, entitled
The Codex has not established any tolerances remain in effect for a period ‘‘Federal Actions to Address
MRLs for tolfenpyrad in commodities in of six months after the effective date of Environmental Justice in Minority
this action. this final rule, in order to address this Populations and Low-Income
requirement. Prior to the expiration Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16,
C. Revisions to Petitioned-For
date, residues of tolfenpyrad up to the 1994).
Tolerances
existing tolerance levels will be Since tolerances and exemptions that
EPA’s tolerance levels are expressed permitted; after the expiration date, are established on the basis of a petition
to provide sufficient precision for residues will need to comply with the under FFDCA section 408(d), such as
enforcement purposes, and this may reduced tolerance levels. the tolerance in this final rule, do not
include the addition of trailing zeros require the issuance of a proposed rule,
(such as 0.30 ppm rather than 0.3 ppm). V. Conclusion the requirements of the Regulatory
This is done to avoid the situation Therefore, tolerances are established Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
where rounding of an observed violative for residues of tolfenpyrad, 4-chloro-3- seq.), do not apply.
residue to the level of precision of the ethyl-1-methyl-N-[4-(p- This action directly regulates growers,
tolerance expression would result in a tolyloxy)benzyl]pyrazole-5- food processors, food handlers, and food
residue considered non-violative (such carboxamide, in or on Vegetable, retailers, not States or tribes, nor does
as 0.34 ppm being rounded to 0.3 ppm). Brassica, head and stem, group 5–16 at this action alter the relationships or
EPA added additional zeros for fruiting 5.0 parts per million (ppm); Brassica, distribution of power and
vegetables group 8–10 and cucurbit leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B at 40 ppm; responsibilities established by Congress
vegetables group 9. EPA is establishing Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9 at 0.70 in the preemption provisions of FFDCA
tolerances for residues in or on fruit, ppm; Vegetable, fruiting, group 8–10 at section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency
citrus, group 10–10 at 0.80 ppm instead 0.70 ppm; Fruit, pome, group 11–10 at has determined that this action will not
of 0.9 ppm; citrus, oil at 30 ppm instead 1.0 ppm; and Apple, wet pomace at 3.0 have a substantial direct effect on States
of 28.0 ppm; and citrus, dried pulp at ppm. Furthermore, established or tribal governments, on the
4.0 ppm instead of 3.0 ppm, based on tolerances are amended for residues of relationship between the national
the previously reviewed orange tolfenpyrad in or on Fruit, citrus, group government and the States or tribal
processing study, and the newly 10–10 from 1.5 ppm to 0.80 ppm; Citrus, governments, or on the distribution of
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
submitted lemon field trial residues as dried pulp from 8.0 ppm to 4.0 ppm; power and responsibilities among the
the input dataset for the Organization and Citrus, oil from 70 ppm to 30 ppm. various levels of government or between
for Economic Cooperation and Finally, the tolerances for ‘‘Vegetable, the Federal Government and Indian
Development (OECD) MRL calculation fruiting, group 8–10’’ at 0.70 ppm and tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined
procedure. In addition, the tolerances in ‘‘Watermelon’’ at 0.70 ppm in paragraph that Executive Order 13132, entitled
fruits, pome, group 11–10 and apple wet (b), which cover residues resulting from ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10,
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1999) and Executive Order 13175, Parts per Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Commodity
entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination million Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply Citrus, dried pulp 1 ...................... 8.0 is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
to this action. In addition, this action Citrus, dried pulp ........................ 4.0 Monday through Friday, excluding legal
Citrus, oil 1 .................................. 70.0
does not impose any enforceable duty or Citrus, oil ..................................... 30
holidays. The telephone number for the
contain any unfunded mandate as Cotton, gin byproducts ............... 15.0 Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,
described under Title II of the Unfunded Cotton, undelinted seed ............. 0.70 and the telephone number for the OPP
Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. Fruit, citrus, group 10–10 1 ......... 1.5 Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
1501 et seq.). Fruit, citrus, group 10–10 ........... 0.80 the visitor instructions and additional
This action does not involve any Fruit, pome, group 11–10 ........... 1.0 information about the docket available
technical standards that would require Fruit, stone, group 12–12 ........... 2.0 at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
Agency consideration of voluntary Grape .......................................... 2.0
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
consensus standards pursuant to section Grape, raisin ............................... 6.0
Nuts, tree, group 14–12 ............. 0.05 Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division
12(d) of the National Technology (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Persimmon .................................. 2.0
Transfer and Advancement Act Plum, prune ................................ 3.0 Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
(NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Pomegranate .............................. 2.0 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
VII. Congressional Review Act Potato ......................................... 0.01 20460–0001; main telephone number:
Tea .............................................. 30.0 (703) 305–7090; email address:
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Vegetable, Brassica, head and RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will stem, group 5–16 .................... 5.0
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
submit a report containing this rule and Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9 ...... 0.70
other required information to the U.S. Vegetable, fruiting, group 8–10 .. 0.70 I. General Information
Senate, the U.S. House of Vegetable, leafy, except Bras-
sica, group 4 ........................... 30.0 A. Does this action apply to me?
Representatives, and the Comptroller
General of the United States prior to 1 This tolerance expires on December 24, You may be potentially affected by
publication of the rule in the Federal 2018. this action if you are an agricultural
Register. This action is not a ‘‘major * * * * * producer, food manufacturer, or
rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). [FR Doc. 2018–13456 Filed 6–21–18; 8:45 am] pesticide manufacturer. The following
list of North American Industrial
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Classification System (NAICS) codes is
Environmental protection, not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
Administrative practice and procedure, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION provides a guide to help readers
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides AGENCY determine whether this document
and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping applies to them. Potentially affected
requirements. 40 CFR Part 180 entities may include:
Dated: June 8, 2018. • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
Michael Goodis,
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0235; FRL–9976–41] • Animal production (NAICS code
112).
Director, Registration Division, Office of Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code
Pesticide Programs.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection 311).
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is Agency (EPA). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
amended as follows: code 32532).
ACTION: Final rule.
PART 180—[AMENDED] B. How can I get electronic access to
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes other related information?
■ 1. The authority citation for part 180 tolerances for residues of acetochlor in
or on alfalfa and related animal You may access a frequently updated
continues to read as follows:
commodities which are identified and electronic version of EPA’s tolerance
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through
discussed later in this document.
■ 2. In § 180.675: Monsanto Company requested these the Government Printing Office’s e-CFR
■ a. Revise the table in paragraph (a)(1); tolerances under the Federal Food, site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-
and Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/
■ b. Remove the entries for ‘‘Vegetable, DATES: This regulation is effective June
40tab_02.tpl.
fruiting, group 8–10’’ and 22, 2018. Objections and requests for C. How can I file an objection or hearing
‘‘Watermelon’’ in the table in paragraph hearings must be received on or before request?
(b). August 21, 2018, and must be filed in
The revision reads as follows: Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21
accordance with the instructions U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
§ 180.675 Tolfenpyrad; tolerance for provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also objection to any aspect of this regulation
residues. Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY and may also request a hearing on those
(a) * * * INFORMATION).
objections. You must file your objection
(1) * * * ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, or request a hearing on this regulation
identified by docket identification (ID) in accordance with the instructions
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Parts per number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0235, is provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure
Commodity million
available at http://www.regulations.gov proper receipt by EPA, you must
Almond hulls ............................... 6.0 or at the Office of Pesticide Programs identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–
Apple, wet pomace ..................... 3.0 Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) OPP–2017–0235 in the subject line on
Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup in the Environmental Protection Agency the first page of your submission. All
4–16B ...................................... 40 Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William objections and requests for a hearing
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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 June 22, 2018. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 21, 2018, 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 Goodis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 29017 | |
| CFR Associated | Environmental Protection; Administrative Practice and Procedure; Agricultural Commodities; Pesticides and Pests and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements |
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