Final Test Guideline; Product Performance Test Guidelines; OCSPP 810.3900 Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products; Notice of Availability, 27254-27255 [2017-12347]

Download as PDF 27254 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 14, 2017 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–1017; FRL–9959–78] Final Test Guideline; Product Performance Test Guidelines; OCSPP 810.3900 Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline, Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products; OCSPP Test Guideline 810.3900. This test guideline is part of a series of test guidelines established by the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) for use in testing pesticides and chemical substances. The test guidelines serve as a compendium of accepted scientific methodologies and protocols that are intended to provide data to inform regulatory decisions. This test guideline provides guidance for conducting a study to determine pesticide product performance against bed bugs, and is used by EPA, the public, and companies that submit data to EPA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, P.E., Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–7090; email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline, Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products; OCSPP Test Guideline 810.3900. This test guideline is part of a series of test guidelines established by OCSPP for use in testing pesticides and chemical substances to develop data for submission to the agency under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408 (21 U.S.C. 346a), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.), and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). The test guidelines serve as a compendium of accepted scientific methodologies and protocols that are intended to provide data to inform regulatory decisions under TSCA, FIFRA, and/or FFDCA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Jun 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 The test guidelines provide guidance for conducting the test, and are also used by EPA, the public, and companies that are subject to data submission requirements under TSCA, FIFRA, and/ or FFDCA. As guidance documents, the test guidelines are not binding on either EPA or any outside parties, and EPA may depart from the test guidelines where circumstances warrant and without prior notice. At places in this guidance, the agency uses the word ‘‘should.’’ In this guidance, use of ‘‘should’’ with regard to an action means that the action is recommended rather than mandatory. The procedures contained in the test guidelines are recommended for generating the data that are the subject of the test guideline, but EPA recognizes that departures may be appropriate in specific situations. You may propose alternatives to the recommendations described in the test guidelines, and the agency will assess them for appropriateness on a case-bycase basis. II. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of pesticides and chemical substances for submission to EPA under TSCA, FIFRA, and/or FFDCA, the agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. access the test guidelines in https:// www.regulations.gov, grouped by series under docket ID numbers: EPA–HQ– OPPT–2009–0150 through EPA–HQ– OPPT–2009–0159 and EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2009–0576. III. Overview A. What action is EPA taking? EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline under Series 810.3900 entitled ‘‘Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products’’ and identified as OCSPP Test Guideline 810.3900. This guideline provides recommendations for the design and execution of laboratory studies to evaluate the performance of pesticide products intended to repel, attract, and/or kill the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) in connection with registration of pesticide products under the FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.). This guidance applies to products in any formulation such as a liquid, aerosol, fog, or impregnated fabric, if intended to be applied to have a pesticidal purpose such as to attract, repel, or kill bed bugs. It does not apply to repellent products applied to human skin, and does not apply to those products exempt from FIFRA registration under 40 CFR 152.25. B. How was this final test guideline developed? EPA-registered pesticide products are an important part of pest management programs for the control of bed bugs. The agency developed the product B. How can I get copies of this document performance guideline to standardize and other related information? the approaches to testing methods to ensure the quality and validity of the 1. Docket for this document. The efficacy data for these types of products. docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA– The agency attended entomology and bed bug specific conferences, consulted HQ–OPP–2011–1017, is available at with leading bed bug academics, and https://www.regulations.gov or at the consulted peer-reviewed scientific Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory journal articles on the issues associated Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the with the guideline to draft the original Environmental Protection Agency document. Further, EPA sought advice Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William and recommendations from the FIFRA Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). The SAP meeting, held on March 6–7, 2012, 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room was announced in the Federal Register is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal issue of January 11, 2012 (77 FR 1677) holidays. The telephone number for the (FRL–9331–6). The guideline has been Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, revised based on comments from the SAP and the public. The revisions and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review include decreasing the number of individuals and replicates tested, the visitor instructions and additional rescinding the recommendation to test information about the docket available each field strain for its resistance ratio at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. 2. Electronic access to the OCSPP test and including a resistance management statement, clarifying the agency’s Good guidelines. To access OCSPP test Laboratory Practices (GLP) guidelines electronically, please go to requirements, reducing the https://www.epa.gov/ocspp/pubs/frs/ recommended length of time home/testmeth.htm. You may also PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 14, 2017 / Notices individuals are exposed to insecticides, recommending individuals to be observed up to 96 hours after treatment, and revising the statistical analyses recommendations. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. Dated: May 16, 2017. Wendy C. Hamnett, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2017–12347 Filed 6–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9963–68–ORD] Human Studies Review Board; Notification of Public Meetings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of the Science Advisor announces two separate public meetings of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on the ethical and scientific review of research involving human subjects. DATES: A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A separate, subsequent teleconference meeting is planned for Friday, September 15, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time for the HSRB to finalize its Final Report of the July 26, 2017 meeting and review other possible topics. ADDRESSES: Both of these meetings will be conducted entirely by telephone and on the Internet using Adobe Connect. For detailed access information visit the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wishes to receive further information should contact the HSRB Designated Federal Official (DFO), Jim Downing on telephone number (202) 564–2468; fax number: (202) 564–2070; email address: downing.jim@epa.gov; or mailing address: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Science Advisor, Mail code 8105R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting access: These meetings are open to the public. The full Agenda and meeting materials are available at the HSRB Web site: https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board . For mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Jun 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 questions on document availability, or if you do not have access to the Internet, consult with the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Special accommodations. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. How may I participate in this meeting? The HSRB encourages the public’s input. You may participate in these meetings by following the instructions in this section. 1. Oral comments. Requests to present oral comments during either meeting will be accepted up to Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, for the July 26, 2017 meeting and up to Noon Eastern Time on Friday, September 8, 2017 for the September 15, 2017 teleconference. To the extent that time permits, interested persons who have not pre-registered may be permitted by the HSRB Chair to present oral comments during either meeting at the designated time on the agenda. Oral comments before the HSRB are generally limited to five minutes per individual or organization. If additional time is available, further public comments may be possible. 2. Written comments. Submit your written comments prior to the meetings. For the Board to have the best opportunity to review and consider your comments as it deliberates, you should submit your comments by Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 19 2016, for the July 26, 2017 meeting, and by noon Eastern Time on Friday, September 8, 2017 for the September 15, 2017 teleconference. If you submit comments after these dates, those comments will be provided to the HSRB members, but you should recognize that the HSRB members may not have adequate time to consider your comments prior to their discussion. You should submit your comments to the DFO, Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. There is no limit on the length of written comments for consideration by the HSRB. Background The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5 U.S.C. App.2 section 9. The HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations on issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of third- PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27255 party human subjects research that are submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) to be used for regulatory purposes. Topic for discussion. On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, EPA’s Human Studies Review Board will consider one topic: Field evaluation of three topically applied insect repellent products containing IR3535 against mosquitoes in Florida. The Agenda and meeting materials for this topic will be available in advance of the meeting at https://www2.epa.gov/ osa/human-studies-review-board. On September 15, 2017, the Human Studies Review Board will review and finalize their draft Final Report from the July 26, 2017 meeting, in addition to other topics that may come before the Board. The HSRB may also discuss planning for future HSRB meetings. The agenda and the draft report will be available prior to the teleconference at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board. Meeting minutes and final reports. Minutes of these meetings, summarizing the matters discussed and recommendations made by the HSRB, will be released within 90 calendar days of the meeting. These minutes will be available at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/ human-studies-review-board. In addition, information regarding the HSRB’s Final Report, will be found at https://www2.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board or from Jim Downing listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Robert J. Kavlock, EPA Science Advisor. [FR Doc. 2017–12345 Filed 6–13–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION [Docket No. 17–06] Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment: Tarik Afif Chaouch v. Demetrios Air Freight Co., Demetrios International Shipping Co., Inc., and Troy Container Line Ltd Notice is given that a complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) by Tarik Afif Chaouch, hereinafter ‘‘Complainant,’’ against Demetrios Air Freight Co., Demetrios International Shipping Co., Inc., and Troy Container Line LTD, hereinafter ‘‘Respondents.’’ Complainant states it hired the Respondents to ship two cars to Algiers, Algeria. Complainant alleges that due to an error the Respondents made on the bill E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 14, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27254-27255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12347]



[[Page 27254]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1017; FRL-9959-78]


Final Test Guideline; Product Performance Test Guidelines; OCSPP 
810.3900 Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug 
Pesticide Products; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline, 
Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide 
Products; OCSPP Test Guideline 810.3900. This test guideline is part of 
a series of test guidelines established by the Office of Chemical 
Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) for use in testing pesticides 
and chemical substances. The test guidelines serve as a compendium of 
accepted scientific methodologies and protocols that are intended to 
provide data to inform regulatory decisions. This test guideline 
provides guidance for conducting a study to determine pesticide product 
performance against bed bugs, and is used by EPA, the public, and 
companies that submit data to EPA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, P.E., Registration 
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email address: 
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Introduction

    EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline, 
Laboratory Product Performance Testing Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide 
Products; OCSPP Test Guideline 810.3900.
    This test guideline is part of a series of test guidelines 
established by OCSPP for use in testing pesticides and chemical 
substances to develop data for submission to the agency under the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408 (21 U.S.C. 
346a), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 
(7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.), and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (15 
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). The test guidelines serve as a compendium of 
accepted scientific methodologies and protocols that are intended to 
provide data to inform regulatory decisions under TSCA, FIFRA, and/or 
FFDCA.
    The test guidelines provide guidance for conducting the test, and 
are also used by EPA, the public, and companies that are subject to 
data submission requirements under TSCA, FIFRA, and/or FFDCA. As 
guidance documents, the test guidelines are not binding on either EPA 
or any outside parties, and EPA may depart from the test guidelines 
where circumstances warrant and without prior notice. At places in this 
guidance, the agency uses the word ``should.'' In this guidance, use of 
``should'' with regard to an action means that the action is 
recommended rather than mandatory. The procedures contained in the test 
guidelines are recommended for generating the data that are the subject 
of the test guideline, but EPA recognizes that departures may be 
appropriate in specific situations. You may propose alternatives to the 
recommendations described in the test guidelines, and the agency will 
assess them for appropriateness on a case-by-case basis.

II. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. Although this 
action may be of particular interest to those persons who are or may be 
required to conduct testing of pesticides and chemical substances for 
submission to EPA under TSCA, FIFRA, and/or FFDCA, the agency has not 
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by 
this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    1. Docket for this document. The docket for this action, identified 
by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1017, is available 
at https://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 https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    2. Electronic access to the OCSPP test guidelines. To access OCSPP 
test guidelines electronically, please go to https://www.epa.gov/ocspp/pubs/frs/home/testmeth.htm. You may also access the test guidelines in 
https://www.regulations.gov, grouped by series under docket ID numbers: 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0150 through EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0159 and EPA-HQ-OPPT-
2009-0576.

III. Overview

A. What action is EPA taking?

    EPA is announcing the availability of a final test guideline under 
Series 810.3900 entitled ``Laboratory Product Performance Testing 
Methods for Bed Bug Pesticide Products'' and identified as OCSPP Test 
Guideline 810.3900. This guideline provides recommendations for the 
design and execution of laboratory studies to evaluate the performance 
of pesticide products intended to repel, attract, and/or kill the 
common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) in connection with registration of 
pesticide products under the FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.). This 
guidance applies to products in any formulation such as a liquid, 
aerosol, fog, or impregnated fabric, if intended to be applied to have 
a pesticidal purpose such as to attract, repel, or kill bed bugs. It 
does not apply to repellent products applied to human skin, and does 
not apply to those products exempt from FIFRA registration under 40 CFR 
152.25.

B. How was this final test guideline developed?

    EPA-registered pesticide products are an important part of pest 
management programs for the control of bed bugs. The agency developed 
the product performance guideline to standardize the approaches to 
testing methods to ensure the quality and validity of the efficacy data 
for these types of products. The agency attended entomology and bed bug 
specific conferences, consulted with leading bed bug academics, and 
consulted peer-reviewed scientific journal articles on the issues 
associated with the guideline to draft the original document. Further, 
EPA sought advice and recommendations from the FIFRA Scientific 
Advisory Panel (SAP). The SAP meeting, held on March 6-7, 2012, was 
announced in the Federal Register issue of January 11, 2012 (77 FR 
1677) (FRL-9331-6). The guideline has been revised based on comments 
from the SAP and the public. The revisions include decreasing the 
number of individuals and replicates tested, rescinding the 
recommendation to test each field strain for its resistance ratio and 
including a resistance management statement, clarifying the agency's 
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements, reducing the recommended 
length of time

[[Page 27255]]

individuals are exposed to insecticides, recommending individuals to be 
observed up to 96 hours after treatment, and revising the statistical 
analyses recommendations.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.; 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; 21 
U.S.C. 301 et seq.

    Dated: May 16, 2017.
Wendy C. Hamnett,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2017-12347 Filed 6-13-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.