83 FR 8472 - Interim Registration Review Decisions and Case Closures for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 8472-8473] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03982] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0751; FRL-9973-09] Interim Registration Review Decisions and Case Closures for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's interim registration review decision for the following chemicals: Aldicarb, aliphatic esters, atonik plant growth regulators, bromuconazole, carfentrazone-ethyl, cyclanilide, ethephon, flumiclorac-pentyl, hexazinone, hymexazol, menthol, mepiquat chloride/mepiquat pentaborate, metaflumizone, and propylene glycol/dipropylene glycol/triethylene glycol. It also announces the case closures for Oxazolidine-E (Case 5027 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0404) and Bromohydroxyacetophenone (BHAP) (Case 3032, EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0726), because the last U.S. registrations for these pesticides have been canceled. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the pesticide specific contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information, contact: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the Table in Unit IV. For general information on the registration review program, contact: Dana Friedman, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 347-8827; email address: friedman.dana@epa.gov. II. Background Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed interim decisions for all pesticides listed in the Table in Unit IV. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment. III. Authority EPA is conducting its registration review of the chemicals listed in the Table in Unit IV pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in or on food. IV. What action is the Agency taking? Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58, this notice announces the availability of EPA's interim registration review decisions for the pesticides shown in the following table. The interim registration review decisions are supported by rationales included in the docket established for each chemical. Table--Registration Review Interim Decisions Being Issued ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chemical review manager Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. and contact information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aldicarb Case 0140..................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0161 Susan Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703) 603-0065. Aliphatic Esters Case 4005............. EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0084 Brian Kettl, kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703) 347-0535. Atonik Plant Growth Regulators (Sodium EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0832 Chris Pfeifer, 5-Nitroguaiacolate, Sodium o- pfeifer.chris@epa.gov, Nitrophenolate, Sodium p- (703) 308-0031. Nitrophenolate) Case 6067. Bromuconazole Case 7035................ EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0535 Thomas Harty, harty.thomas@epa.gov, 703-347-0338. [[Page 8473]] Carfentrazone-ethyl Case 7422.......... EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0815 Jordan Page, page.jordan@epa.gov, (703) 347-0467. Cyclanilide Case 7018.................. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0153 Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347-0553. Ethephon Case 0382..................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0098 Mark Baldwin, baldwin.mark@epa.gov, (703) 308-0504. Flumiclorac-pentyl Case 7232........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0084 Christian Bongard, bongard.christian@epa.gov, (703) 347-0337. Hexazinone Case 0266................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0755 Bilin Basu, basu.bilin@epa.gov, (703) 347-0455. Hymexazol Case 7016.................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0127 Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347-0325. Menthol Case 4063...................... EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0900 Chris Pfeifer, pfeifer.chris@epa.gov, (703) 308-0031. Mepiquat chloride/Mepiquat pentaborate EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0083 Caitlin Newcamp, Case 2375. newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347-0325. Metaflumizone Case 7446................ EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0417 Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347-0289. Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0218 Megan Snyderman, and Triethylene Glycol Case Numbers EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0219 snyderman.megan@epa.gov, 3126 and 3146. (703) 347-0671. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed interim registration review decisions for the chemicals in the table above were posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments or new information. EPA addressed the comments or information received during the 60-day comment period for the proposed interim decisions in the discussion for each pesticide listed in the table. Comments from the 60-day comment period that were received may or may not have affected the Agency's interim decision. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket for the chemicals listed in the Table will remain open until all actions required in the interim decision have been completed. This document also announces the closures of the registration review cases for Oxazolidine-E (Case 5027, Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2008- 0404) and Bromohydroxyacetophenone (BHAP) (Case 3032, EPA-HQ-OPP-2009- 0726) because all of the U.S. registrations for these pesticides have been canceled. Background on the registration review program is provided at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: February 7, 2018. Yu-Ting Guilaran, Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2018-03982 Filed 2-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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mitigation measures. These proposed ACTION: Notice. II. Background
interim registration review decisions are
supported by the rationales included in SUMMARY: This notice announces the Registration review is EPA’s periodic
those documents. Following public availability of EPA’s interim registration review of pesticide registrations to
comment, the Agency will issue interim review decision for the following ensure that each pesticide continues to
or final registration review decisions for chemicals: Aldicarb, aliphatic esters, satisfy the statutory standard for
the pesticides listed in the table in Unit atonik plant growth regulators, registration, that is, the pesticide can
IV. bromuconazole, carfentrazone-ethyl, perform its intended function without
The registration review final rule at 40 cyclanilide, ethephon, flumiclorac- unreasonable adverse effects on human
CFR 155.58(a) provides for a minimum pentyl, hexazinone, hymexazol, health or the environment. As part of
60-day public comment period on all the registration review process, the
menthol, mepiquat chloride/mepiquat
proposed interim registration review Agency has completed interim decisions
pentaborate, metaflumizone, and
decisions. This comment period is for all pesticides listed in the Table in
propylene glycol/dipropylene glycol/
intended to provide an opportunity for Unit IV. Through this program, EPA is
public input and a mechanism for triethylene glycol. It also announces the
case closures for Oxazolidine-E (Case ensuring that each pesticide’s
initiating any necessary amendments to
5027 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ– registration is based on current
the proposed interim decision. All
OPP–2008–0404) and scientific and other knowledge,
comments should be submitted using
the methods in ADDRESSES, and must be Bromohydroxyacetophenone (BHAP) including its effects on human health
received by EPA on or before the closing (Case 3032, EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0726), and the environment.
date. These comments will become part because the last U.S. registrations for
III. Authority
of the docket for the pesticides included these pesticides have been canceled.
in the Table in Unit IV. Comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA is conducting its registration
received after the close of the comment review of the chemicals listed in the
period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not I. General Information Table in Unit IV pursuant to section 3(g)
required to consider these late of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
A. Does this action apply to me?
comments. and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the
The Agency will carefully consider all This action is directed to the public Procedural Regulations for Registration
comments received by the closing date in general, and may be of interest to a Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C.
and may provide a ‘‘Response to wide range of stakeholders including Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among
Comments Memorandum’’ in the environmental, human health, farm other things, that the registrations of
docket. The interim registration review worker, and agricultural advocates; the pesticides are to be reviewed every 15
decision will explain the effect that any chemical industry; pesticide users; and years. Under FIFRA, a pesticide product
comments had on the interim decision
members of the public interested in the may be registered or remain registered
and provide the Agency’s response to
sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. only if it meets the statutory standard
significant comments.
Background on the registration review Since others also may be interested, the for registration given in FIFRA section
program is provided at: http:// Agency has not attempted to describe all 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used
www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. the specific entities that may be affected in accordance with widespread and
by this action. If you have any questions commonly recognized practice, the
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
regarding the applicability of this action pesticide product must perform its
Dated: January 26, 2018. to a particular entity, consult the intended function without unreasonable
Yu-Ting Guilaran, pesticide specific contact person listed adverse effects on the environment; that
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION is, without any unreasonable risk to
Office of Pesticide Programs. CONTACT: For pesticide specific man or the environment, or a human
[FR Doc. 2018–03983 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] information, contact: The Chemical dietary risk from residues that result
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Review Manager for the pesticide of from the use of a pesticide in or on food.
interest identified in the Table in Unit
IV. IV. What action is the Agency taking?
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY For general information on the Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58, this notice
registration review program, contact: announces the availability of EPA’s
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0751; FRL–9973–09] Dana Friedman, Pesticide Re-Evaluation interim registration review decisions for
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide the pesticides shown in the following
Interim Registration Review Decisions
Programs, Environmental Protection table. The interim registration review
and Case Closures for Several
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, decisions are supported by rationales
Pesticides; Notice of Availability
Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone included in the docket established for
AGENCY: Environmental Protection number: (703) 347–8827; email address:
each chemical.
Agency (EPA). friedman.dana@epa.gov.
TABLE—REGISTRATION REVIEW INTERIM DECISIONS BEING ISSUED
Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information
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Aldicarb Case 0140 .......................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0161 Susan Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703) 603–0065.
Aliphatic Esters Case 4005 .............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0084 Brian Kettl, kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0535.
Atonik Plant Growth Regulators (Sodium 5- EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0832 Chris Pfeifer, pfeifer.chris@epa.gov, (703) 308–0031.
Nitroguaiacolate, Sodium o-Nitrophenolate,
Sodium p-Nitrophenolate) Case 6067.
Bromuconazole Case 7035 .............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0535 Thomas Harty, harty.thomas@epa.gov, 703–347–0338.
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TABLE—REGISTRATION REVIEW INTERIM DECISIONS BEING ISSUED—Continued
Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information
Carfentrazone-ethyl Case 7422 ........................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0815 Jordan Page, page.jordan@epa.gov, (703) 347–0467.
Cyclanilide Case 7018 ...................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0153 Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553.
Ethephon Case 0382 ........................................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0098 Mark Baldwin, baldwin.mark@epa.gov, (703) 308–0504.
Flumiclorac-pentyl Case 7232 .......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0084 Christian Bongard, bongard.christian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0337.
Hexazinone Case 0266 .................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0755 Bilin Basu, basu.bilin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0455.
Hymexazol Case 7016 ...................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0127 Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
Menthol Case 4063 ........................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0900 Chris Pfeifer, pfeifer.chris@epa.gov, (703) 308–0031.
Mepiquat chloride/Mepiquat pentaborate Case EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0083 Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325.
2375.
Metaflumizone Case 7446 ................................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0417 Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289.
Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol and EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0218 Megan Snyderman, snyderman.megan@epa.gov, (703) 347–
Triethylene Glycol Case Numbers 3126 and EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0219 0671.
3146.
The proposed interim registration ACTION: Notice; request for comment. 0492, published on December 26, 2017
review decisions for the chemicals in (Confidentiality Rule), this is the last
the table above were posted to the SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection time EPA will be publishing the Federal
docket and the public was invited to Agency (EPA) occasionally receives Register Notice ‘‘Inquiry to Learn
submit any comments or new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Whether Businesses Assert Business
information. EPA addressed the requests for documentation received or Confidentiality Claims.’’ Effective June
comments or information received issued by EPA or data contained in EPA 26, 2018, the Confidentiality Rule
during the 60-day comment period for database systems pertaining to the applies a confidentiality determination
the proposed interim decisions in the export and import of Resource such that no person can assert
discussion for each pesticide listed in Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) confidential business information (CBI)
the table. Comments from the 60-day hazardous waste from/to the United claims for documents related to the
States, the export of cathode ray tubes
comment period that were received may export, import, and transit of hazardous
(CRTs), the export and import of spent
or may not have affected the Agency’s waste, including those hazardous waste
lead acid batteries (SLABs) from the
interim decision. Pursuant to 40 CFR managed under the alternate standards,
United States, and the export and
155.58(c), the registration review case and excluded cathode ray tubes (CRTs).
import of RCRA universal waste from/
docket for the chemicals listed in the Therefore, publication of this Federal
to the United States. The purpose of this
Table will remain open until all actions Register notice will no longer be needed
notice is to inform ‘‘affected businesses’’
required in the interim decision have since ‘‘affected businesses’’ will no
about the documents or data sought by
been completed. longer be able to claim CBI on any
these types of FOIA requests in order to
This document also announces the documents on which they are listed.
provide the businesses with the
closures of the registration review cases DATES: Comments must be received on
opportunity to assert claims that any of
for Oxazolidine-E (Case 5027, Docket ID or before March 29, 2018. The period for
the information sought that pertains to
EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0404) and submission of comments may be
them is entitled to treatment as
Bromohydroxyacetophenone (BHAP) extended if, before the comments are
confidential business information (CBI),
(Case 3032, EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0726) due, you make a request for an
and to send comments to EPA
because all of the U.S. registrations for supporting their claims for such extension of the comment period and it
these pesticides have been canceled. treatment. ‘‘Affected businesses’’ are is approved by the EPA legal office.
Background on the registration review businesses identified or referenced in Except in extraordinary circumstances,
program is provided at: http:// the documents that were submitted to the EPA legal office will not approve
www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. EPA by the submitting business which such an extension without the consent
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. may have a right to assert a CBI claim of any person whose request for release
Dated: February 7, 2018. concerning information that pertains to of the information under the FOIA is
Yu-Ting Guilaran, them and may do so in response to this pending.
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, notice. Certain businesses, however, do
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
Office of Pesticide Programs. not meet the definition of ‘‘affected
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
[FR Doc. 2018–03982 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am]
business,’’ and are not covered by
OECA–2018–0004, by one of the
today’s notice. They consist of any
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business that actually submitted to EPA
any document at issue pursuant to • Email: kreisler.eva@epa.gov.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION applicable RCRA regulatory • http://www.regulations.gov: Follow
AGENCY requirements and did not assert a CBI the on-line instructions for submitting
claim as to information that pertains to comments.
[EPA–HQ–OECA–2018–0004; FRL–9974– that business in connection with the • Address: Eva Kreisler, International
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57–OECA] document at the time of its submission; Compliance Assurance Division, Office
Inquiry To Learn Whether Businesses they have waived their right to do so at of Federal Activities, Office of
Assert Business Confidentiality Claims a later time. This notice also serves to Enforcement and Compliance
Regarding Waste Import and Export inform the public that based on the Assurance, Environmental Protection
Confidentiality Determinations for Agency, Mailcode: 2254A, 1200
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Export and Import Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Agency (EPA). Documents, EPA–HQ–OLEM–2016– 20460.
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