83 FR 8827 - Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 41 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 8827-8828] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04194] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 174 [EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0040; FRL-9973-57] Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and request for comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0040, 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: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), 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: [[Page 8828]] 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 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 establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 174 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 notice of the petition so that the public has an opportunity to comment on this request for the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained through the petition summary referenced in this unit. PP 7G8630. Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery, LLC, 1820 County Road 833, Clewiston, FL 33440, requests to amend an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 174.535 for residues of the plant- incorporated protectant (PIP), Spinach Defensin Proteins, in or on citrus. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the requirement is being sought. Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: February 20, 2018. Robert C. McNally, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. 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approve the submitted NSR program October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, Dated: February 20, 2018.
under section 193 of the Act. January 21, 2011); Alexis Strauss,
III. Proposed Action and Public • Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.
Comment FR 9339, February 2, 2017) regulatory [FR Doc. 2018–04112 Filed 2–28–18; 8:45 am]
action because SIP approvals are BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
As authorized in section 110(k)(3) of exempted under Executive Order 12866;
the Act, the EPA is proposing to fully
approve the submitted rules because we • Does not impose an information
collection burden under the provisions ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
believe they fulfill all relevant AGENCY
requirements. In support of this of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
proposed action, we have concluded U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); 40 CFR Part 174
that our approval of the submitted rules • Is certified as not having a
would comply with sections 110(a)(2), significant economic impact on a [EPA–HQ–OPP–2018–0040; FRL–9973–57]
110(l) and 193 of the Act because the substantial number of small entities
amended rules would not interfere with under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for
any applicable requirement concerning U.S.C. 601 et seq.); Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or
attainment of the NAAQS in the Bay • Does not contain any unfunded on Various Commodities
Area, and do not relax control mandate or significantly or uniquely
technology and offset requirements. If affect small governments, as described AGENCY: Environmental Protection
we finalize this action as proposed, our in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Agency (EPA).
action would be codified through of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and
revisions to 40 CFR 52.220 • Does not have Federalism request for comment.
(Identification of plan—in part), and implications as specified in Executive
removal of the conditional approval SUMMARY: This document announces the
Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, Agency’s receipt of an initial filing of a
contained in 40 CFR 52.248(c). 1999);
We will accept comments from the pesticide petition requesting the
• Is not an economically significant establishment or modification of
public on the proposed approval of
regulatory action based on health or regulations for residues of pesticide
Rules 2–1, 2–2, and 2–4 for the next 30
safety risks subject to Executive Order chemicals in or on various commodities.
days.
13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); DATES: Comments must be received on
IV. Incorporation by Reference • Is not a significant regulatory action or before April 2, 2018.
In this rule the EPA is proposing to subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
include in a final EPA rule regulatory 28355, May 22, 2001); identified by docket identification (ID)
text that includes incorporation by • Is not subject to requirements of number EPA–HQ–OPP–2018–0040, by
reference. In accordance with section 12(d) of the National one of the following methods:
requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is Technology Transfer and Advancement • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
proposing to incorporate by reference Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
the BAAQMD rules listed in Table 1 of application of those requirements would instructions for submitting comments.
this preamble. The EPA has made, and be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; Do not submit electronically any
will continue to make, these materials and information you consider to be
available electronically through • Does not provide the EPA with the Confidential Business Information (CBI)
www.regulations.gov and in hard copy discretionary authority to address or other information whose disclosure is
at the EPA Region IX Office (please disproportionate human health or restricted by statute.
contact the person identified in the FOR environmental effects with practical, • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of appropriate, and legally permissible Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
this preamble for more information). methods under Executive Order 12898 DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
V. Statutory and Executive Order (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001.
Reviews In addition, the SIP is not approved • Hand Delivery: To make special
to apply on any Indian reservation land arrangements for hand delivery or
Under the Clean Air Act, the
or in any other area where the EPA or delivery of boxed information, please
Administrator is required to approve a
an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a follow the instructions at http://
SIP submission that complies with the
tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
provisions of the Act and applicable
Indian country, the rule does not have Additional instructions on
federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k);
tribal implications and will not impose commenting or visiting the docket,
40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP
substantial direct costs on tribal along with more information about
submissions, the EPA’s role is to
governments or preempt tribal law as dockets generally, is available at http://
approve state choices, provided that
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 www.epa.gov/dockets.
they meet the criteria of the Clean Air
Act. Accordingly, this proposed action FR 67249, November 9, 2000). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
merely proposes to approve state law as List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Robert McNally, Biopesticides and
meeting federal requirements and does Pollution Prevention Division (7511P),
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not impose additional requirements Environmental protection, Air Office of Pesticide Programs,
beyond those imposed by state law. For pollution control, Incorporation by Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
that reason, this proposed action: reference, Intergovernmental relations, Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
• Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate 20460–0001; main telephone number:
action’’ subject to review by the Office matter, Reporting and recordkeeping (703) 305–7090; email address:
of Management and Budget under requirements. BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov.
Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. General Information II. What action is the Agency taking? FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Does this action apply to me? COMMISSION
EPA is announcing receipt of a
You may be potentially affected by pesticide petition filed under section 47 CFR Part 73
this action if you are an agricultural 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
[MB Docket No. 18–72, RM–11796; DA 18–
producer, food manufacturer, or Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, 101]
pesticide manufacturer. The following requesting the establishment or
list of North American Industrial modification of regulations in 40 CFR Radio Broadcasting Services; Desert
Classification System (NAICS) codes is part 174 for residues of pesticide Hills, Arizona
not intended to be exhaustive, but rather chemicals in or on various food
provides a guide to help readers commodities. The Agency is taking AGENCY: Federal Communications
determine whether this document public comment on the request before Commission.
applies to them. Potentially affected responding to the petitioner. EPA is not ACTION: Proposed rule.
entities may include: proposing any particular action at this SUMMARY: This document requests
• Crop production (NAICS code 111). time. EPA has determined that the comments on a petition for rulemaking
• Animal production (NAICS code pesticide petition described in this filed by L. Topaz Enterprises, Inc.
112). document contains data or information (Petitioner), proposing to amend the FM
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), Table of Allotments by allotting
311). 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has Channel 292A at Desert Hills, Arizona,
• Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the as a second local service. Petitioner
code 32532). submitted data at this time or whether states that the proposed allotment will
B. What should I consider as I prepare the data supports granting of the provide additional diversity and an
my comments for EPA? pesticide petition. After considering the outlet for local residents. A staff
public comments, EPA intends to engineering analysis indicates that
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this evaluate whether and what action may Channel 292A can be allotted to Desert
information to EPA through be warranted. Additional data may be Hills consistent with the minimum
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark needed before EPA can make a final distance separation requirements of the
the part or all of the information that determination on this pesticide petition. Commission’s rules. The reference
you claim to be CBI. For CBI coordinates are 34–32–58 NL and 114–
information in a disk or CD–ROM that Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a
summary of the petition that is the 22–2 WL with no site restriction.
you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
subject of this document, prepared by DATES: Comments must be filed on or
disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
the petitioner, is included in a docket before March 26, 2018, and reply
identify electronically within the disk or
EPA has created for this rulemaking. comments on or before April 10, 2018.
CD–ROM the specific information that
is claimed as CBI. In addition to one The docket for this petition is available ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
complete version of the comment that at http://www.regulations.gov. identified by MB Docket No. 18–72, by
includes information claimed as CBI, a any of the following methods:
As specified in FFDCA section
copy of the comment that does not • Federal Communications
408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is
contain the information claimed as CBI Commission’s Website: http://
publishing notice of the petition so that
must be submitted for inclusion in the apps.fcc.gov/ecfs//. Follow the
the public has an opportunity to instructions for submitting comments.
public docket. Information so marked comment on this request for the
will not be disclosed except in • People With Disabilities: Contact
establishment or modification of the FCC to request reasonable
accordance with procedures set forth in regulations for residues of pesticides in
40 CFR part 2. accommodations (accessible format
or on food commodities. Further documents, sign language interpreters,
2. Tips for preparing your comments. information on the petition may be CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov
When preparing and submitting your obtained through the petition summary or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 888–
comments, see the commenting tips at referenced in this unit. 835–5322.
http://www.epa.gov/dockets/
PP 7G8630. Southern Gardens Citrus In addition to filing comments with
comments.html.
Nursery, LLC, 1820 County Road 833, the FCC, interested parties should serve
3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to
Clewiston, FL 33440, requests to amend the petitioner as follows: Dale A.
achieve environmental justice, the fair
an exemption from the requirement of a Ganske, L. Topaz Enterprise, Inc., 3325
treatment and meaningful involvement
tolerance in 40 CFR 174.535 for residues Conservancy Lane, Middleton, WI
of any group, including minority and/or
of the plant-incorporated protectant 53562.
low-income populations, in the
development, implementation, and (PIP), Spinach Defensin Proteins, in or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
enforcement of environmental laws, on citrus. The petitioner believes no Adrienne Y. Denysyk, Media Bureau,
regulations, and policies. To help analytical method is needed because an (202) 418–2651.
address potential environmental justice exemption from the requirement is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
issues, the Agency seeks information on being sought. summary of the Commission’s Notice of
any groups or segments of the Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Proposed Rulemaking, MB Docket No.
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS
population who, as a result of their 18–27, adopted February 2, 2018, and
Dated: February 20, 2018.
location, cultural practices, or other released February 2, 2018. The full text
factors, may have atypical or Robert C. McNally, of this document is available for
disproportionately high and adverse Director, Biopesticides and Pollution inspection and copying during normal
human health impacts or environmental Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide business hours in the FCC’s Reference
effects from exposure to the pesticides Programs. Information Center at Portals II, CY–
discussed in this document, compared [FR Doc. 2018–04194 Filed 2–28–18; 8:45 am] A257, 445 Twelfth Street SW,
to the general population. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Washington, DC 20554. The full text of
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of filing of petition and request for comment. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 8827 |
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