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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2016 / Proposed Rules of any territory, or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port Honolulu to patrol the safety zone. (2) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter or impede the transit of participants or support/enforcement vessels in the safety zone during the enforcement dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through a support/enforcement vessel. (3) Spectator vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the safety zone in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to the establishment of the safety zone and remain moored through the duration of the event. (d) Informational Broadcasts. The safety zones shall be effective between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (SST) on November 11 and 25, 2016. If circumstances render enforcement of the safety zone unnecessary for the entirety of these periods, the Captain of the Port or his designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners that the safety zone is no longer being enforced. The harbor will remain closed until the Coast Guard issues an ‘‘All Clear’’ for the harbor after the race has concluded and the harbor is deemed safe for normal operations. (e) Penalties. Vessels or persons violating this rule may be subject to the penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232. Dated: August 23, 2016. M.C. Long, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Honolulu. [FR Doc. 2016–20591 Filed 8–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Approval of Single Source Orders Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of New Hampshire. The revisions consist of single source orders that establish reasonably available control technology SUMMARY: 14:53 Aug 26, 2016 Written comments must be received on or before September 28, 2016. DATES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R01– OAR–2013–0260 at https:// www.regulations.gov, or via email to Anne Arnold at: arnold.anne@epa.gov. For comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. For either manner of submission, the EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob McConnell, Environmental Engineer, Air Quality Planning Unit, Air Programs Branch (Mail Code OEP05–02), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109– 3912; (617) 918–1046; mcconnell.robert@epa.gov. ADDRESSES: In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittals as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these as noncontroversial submittals and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EPA–R01–OAR–2013–0260; A–1–FRL– 9951–45–Region 1] VerDate Sep<11>2014 for sources of volatile organic compounds. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 59165 not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register. Dated: August 15, 2016. H. Curtis Spalding, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. 2016–20539 Filed 8–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0032; FRL–9950–22] Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment. AGENCY: This document announces the Agency’s receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions 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 September 28, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// 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 https:// SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29AUP1.SGM 29AUP1 59166 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2016 / Proposed Rules www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) (7511P), main telephone number: (703) 305–7090, email address: BPPDFRNotices@ Goodis, Registration Division (RD) (7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305–7090, email address: RDFRNotices@ address for each contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person’s name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the end of each pesticide petition summary. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 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). If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the division listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:53 Aug 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 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 https://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 its receipt of several pesticide petitions 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 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this document contain the 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 support granting of the pesticide petitions. 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 these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 petitions is available at https:// www.regulations.gov. As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained through the petition summaries referenced in this unit. New Tolerances 1. PP 5E8432. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0299). Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, requests to establish an import tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the cloquintocet-mexyl (acetic acid [(5chloro-8-quniolinyl)oxyl]-1-methylhexyl ester) (CAS Reg. No. 99607–70–2) and its acid metabolite (5-chloro-8quinlinoxyacetic acid) for use as an inert ingredient (safener) in combination with the herbicide pyroxsulam in or on teff, forage at 0.2 parts per million (ppm); teff, grain at 0.1 ppm; teff hay at 0.5 ppm; teff straw at 0.1 ppm. The High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC–UV) method REM 138.01 is used to measure and evaluate residues of the cloquintocet-mexyl (parent) and the HPLC–UV Method RED 138.10 allows determination of its acid metabolite (also known as CGA–153433) for the proposed uses. Contact: RD. 2. PP 5E8433. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0143). Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 410 Swing Road, P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419–8300, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.654 for residues of the fungicide, isopyrazam in or on tomato at 0.5 parts per million (ppm), pepper, bell at 0.6 ppm, and cucurbit crop subgroup 9A at 0.3 ppm. The GRM006.01B validation method is used to measure and evaluate the chemical isopyrazam, analyzed as the isomers SYN534968 and SYN534969. Contact: RD. 3. PP 5E8366. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0380). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709–3528, requests to establish tolerances in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide, fluxapyroxad in or on banana at 3.0 parts per million (ppm); coffee, green bean at 0.2 ppm; mango at 0.7 ppm; and papaya at 0.6 ppm. Independently validated methods have been used to measure and evaluate parent fluxapyroxad, BAS 700F plus metabolites M700F008, M700F048, and M700F002. Contact: RD. 4. PP 5F8381. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2015– 0722). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box E:\FR\FM\29AUP1.SGM 29AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2016 / Proposed Rules 12014, 2 T.W., Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.626 for residues of the fungicide, prothioconazole in or on cotton, gin by-products at 4.0 parts per million (ppm). The liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical prothioconazole. Contact: RD. 5. PP 6F8461. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0255). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the insecticide spirotetramat in or on sugar beet, root at 0.15 ppm; and sugar beet, molasses at 0.20 ppm. The high pressure liquid chromatography/triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/ MS) analytical method is used to measure and evaluate the chemical spirotetramat. Contact: RD. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Amended Tolerances 1. PP 5F8400. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2015– 0695). Isagro S.P.A. (d/b/a Isagro USA, Inc.), 430 Davis Drive, Suite 240, Morrisville, NC 27560, requests to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.557 for residues of the fungicide tetraconazole in or on beet sugar, dried pulp at 0.20 parts per million (ppm), beet sugar, molasses at 0.25 ppm, and beet sugar, root at 0.15 ppm. The capillary gas chromatography with electron capture detector (GC/ECD)) as well as a QuEChERS multi-residue method (LC/MS–MS detection) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical tetraconazole. Contact: RD. 2. PP 6F8465. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0307). Nichino America, Inc., 4550 New Linden Hill Road, Suite 501, Wilmington, DE 19808, requests to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.566 for residues of the insecticide fenpyroximate in or on fruit, citrus, Group 10–10 at 1.0 parts per million (ppm), citrus dried pulp at 4.0 ppm, and citrus oil at 14 ppm. The high performance liquid chromatography using tandem mass spectrometric detection (LC/MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical fenpyroximate and the M–1 Metabolite. Contact: RD. New Tolerance Exemptions 1. PP 6F8444. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0348). Marrone Bio Innovations, 1540 Drew Ave., Davis, CA 95618, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the bactericide and fungicide Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 in or on all food commodities. The petitioner VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:53 Aug 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 believes no analytical method is needed because when used as proposed, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 would not result in residues that are of toxicological concern. Contact: BPPD. 2. PP 6F8459. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0259). Spring Trading Co., 203 Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on behalf of CH Biotech R&D Co. Ltd., No. 121 Xian An Rd., Xianxi Township, Changhua County 50741 Taiwan R.O.C.), requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the plant regulator 1-Triacontanol in or on raw agricultural commodity growing crops on in products to treat animals. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because the 10X standard safety factor is unnecessary for 1Triacontanol since it is a compound found in plant cuticle waxes and beeswax. Contact: BPPD. 3. PP IN–10851. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2016–0378). Technology Sciences Group, 1150 18th Street, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, on behalf of Jeneil Biosurfactant Company, 400 N. Dekora Woods Blvd., Saukville, WI 53080, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of isoamyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 123–92–2) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because the request is for an exemption from the requirements of a pesticide tolerance. Contact: RD. Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: August 16, 2016. Michael Goodis, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2016–20653 Filed 8–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 635 [Docket No. 160620545–6545–01] RIN 0648–XE696 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2017 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Season National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 59167 Proposed rule; request for comments. ACTION: This proposed rule would establish quotas, opening dates, and retention limits for the 2017 fishing season for the Atlantic commercial shark fisheries. Quotas would be adjusted as required or allowable based on any over- and/or underharvests experienced during 2016 and previous fishing seasons. In addition, NMFS proposes season opening dates and commercial retention limits based on adaptive management measures to provide, to the extent practicable, fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in all regions and areas. The proposed measures could affect fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. DATES: Written comments must be received by September 28, 2016. An operator-assisted, public conference call and webinar will be held on September 22, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., EST. ADDRESSES: The conference call information is phone number (888) 635– 5002; participant passcode 5315520. NMFS will show a brief presentation via webinar followed by public comment. To join the webinar, go to: https://noaa events2.webex.com/noaaevents2/ onstage/g.php?MTID=ea9172a6c190 7b6efc462ce9117952e21, event password: NOAA. Participants are strongly encouraged to log/dial in 15 minutes prior to the meeting. Participants that have not used WebEx before will be prompted to download and run a plug-in program that will enable them to view the webinar. You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA–NMFS– 2016–0096, by any of the following methods: • Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= NOAA-NMFS-2016-0096, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Submit written comments to Margo Schulze-Haugen, NMFS/SF1, 1315 East-West Highway, National Marine Fisheries Service, SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NMFS. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29AUP1.SGM 29AUP1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0032; FRL-9950-22]


Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of 
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several 
initial filings of pesticide petitions 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 September 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket 
identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of 
interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://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 https://

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www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on 
commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about 
dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert McNally, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) (7511P), main telephone number: 
(703) 305-7090, email address: BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov; or Michael 
Goodis, Registration Division (RD) (7505P), main telephone number: 
(703) 305-7090, email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov. The mailing address 
for each contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's 
name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the 
end of each pesticide petition summary.

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:
    [emsp14]Crop production (NAICS code 111).
    [emsp14]Animal production (NAICS code 112).
    [emsp14]Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
    [emsp14]Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this 
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the division listed at the end of the 
pesticide petition summary of interest.

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 https://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 its receipt of several pesticide petitions 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 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in 
or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on 
the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing 
any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the 
pesticide petitions described in this document contain the 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 support granting of the 
pesticide petitions. 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 these 
pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions 
that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is 
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket 
for each of the petitions is available at https://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA 
is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an 
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food 
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained 
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.
New Tolerances
    1. PP 5E8432. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0299). Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, requests to establish an 
import tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the cloquintocet-
mexyl (acetic acid [(5-chloro-8-quniolinyl)oxyl]-1-methylhexyl ester) 
(CAS Reg. No. 99607-70-2) and its acid metabolite (5-chloro-8-
quinlinoxyacetic acid) for use as an inert ingredient (safener) in 
combination with the herbicide pyroxsulam in or on teff, forage at 0.2 
parts per million (ppm); teff, grain at 0.1 ppm; teff hay at 0.5 ppm; 
teff straw at 0.1 ppm. The High Performance Liquid Chromatography with 
Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV) method REM 138.01 is used to measure 
and evaluate residues of the cloquintocet-mexyl (parent) and the HPLC-
UV Method RED 138.10 allows determination of its acid metabolite (also 
known as CGA-153433) for the proposed uses. Contact: RD.
    2. PP 5E8433. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0143). Syngenta Crop Protection, 
LLC, 410 Swing Road, P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419-8300, 
requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.654 for residues 
of the fungicide, isopyrazam in or on tomato at 0.5 parts per million 
(ppm), pepper, bell at 0.6 ppm, and cucurbit crop subgroup 9A at 0.3 
ppm. The GRM006.01B validation method is used to measure and evaluate 
the chemical isopyrazam, analyzed as the isomers SYN534968 and 
SYN534969. Contact: RD.
    3. PP 5E8366. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0380). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis 
Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528, requests to establish 
tolerances in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide, 
fluxapyroxad in or on banana at 3.0 parts per million (ppm); coffee, 
green bean at 0.2 ppm; mango at 0.7 ppm; and papaya at 0.6 ppm. 
Independently validated methods have been used to measure and evaluate 
parent fluxapyroxad, BAS 700F plus metabolites M700F008, M700F048, and 
M700F002. Contact: RD.
    4. PP 5F8381. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0722). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box

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12014, 2 T.W., Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.626 for residues 
of the fungicide, prothioconazole in or on cotton, gin by-products at 
4.0 parts per million (ppm). The liquid chromatography/mass 
spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical 
prothioconazole. Contact: RD.
    5. PP 6F8461. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0255). Bayer CropScience, P.O. Box 
12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish a 
tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the insecticide 
spirotetramat in or on sugar beet, root at 0.15 ppm; and sugar beet, 
molasses at 0.20 ppm. The high pressure liquid chromatography/triple 
stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analytical method is used 
to measure and evaluate the chemical spirotetramat. Contact: RD.
Amended Tolerances
    1. PP 5F8400. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0695). Isagro S.P.A. (d/b/a Isagro 
USA, Inc.), 430 Davis Drive, Suite 240, Morrisville, NC 27560, requests 
to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.557 for residues of the fungicide 
tetraconazole in or on beet sugar, dried pulp at 0.20 parts per million 
(ppm), beet sugar, molasses at 0.25 ppm, and beet sugar, root at 0.15 
ppm. The capillary gas chromatography with electron capture detector 
(GC/ECD)) as well as a QuEChERS multi-residue method (LC/MS-MS 
detection) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical tetraconazole. 
Contact: RD.
    2. PP 6F8465. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0307). Nichino America, Inc., 4550 
New Linden Hill Road, Suite 501, Wilmington, DE 19808, requests to 
amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.566 for residues of the insecticide 
fenpyroximate in or on fruit, citrus, Group 10-10 at 1.0 parts per 
million (ppm), citrus dried pulp at 4.0 ppm, and citrus oil at 14 ppm. 
The high performance liquid chromatography using tandem mass 
spectrometric detection (LC/MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the 
chemical fenpyroximate and the M-1 Metabolite. Contact: RD.
New Tolerance Exemptions
    1. PP 6F8444. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0348). Marrone Bio Innovations, 1540 
Drew Ave., Davis, CA 95618, requests to establish an exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the 
bactericide and fungicide Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 in or 
on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method 
is needed because when used as proposed, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 
strain F727 would not result in residues that are of toxicological 
concern. Contact: BPPD.
    2. PP 6F8459. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0259). Spring Trading Co., 203 
Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on behalf of CH Biotech R&D Co. Ltd., 
No. 121 Xian An Rd., Xianxi Township, Changhua County 50741 Taiwan 
R.O.C.), requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the plant regulator 1-
Triacontanol in or on raw agricultural commodity growing crops on in 
products to treat animals. The petitioner believes no analytical method 
is needed because the 10X standard safety factor is unnecessary for 1-
Triacontanol since it is a compound found in plant cuticle waxes and 
beeswax. Contact: BPPD.
    3. PP IN-10851. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0378). Technology Sciences Group, 
1150 18th Street, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, on behalf of Jeneil 
Biosurfactant Company, 400 N. Dekora Woods Blvd., Saukville, WI 53080, 
requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance 
for residues of isoamyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 123-92-2) when used as an 
inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing 
crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 
180.910. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because 
the request is for an exemption from the requirements of a pesticide 
tolerance. Contact: RD.

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

    Dated: August 16, 2016.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-20653 Filed 8-26-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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