Declaration of Prion as a Pest under FIFRA and Amendment of EPA's Regulatory Definition of Pests to Include Prion; Notification to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, 38958-38959 [2010-16169]

Download as PDF 38958 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 129 / Wednesday, July 7, 2010 / Proposed Rules PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: EUROCOPTER FRANCE: FAA–2010–0670; Directorate Identifier 2009–SW–42–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive your comments by August 6, 2010. Other Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model SA330F, G, J, and AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters, certificated in any category. cprice-sewell on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD states that EASA received a report of a rear hinged door on a Model AS332L1 helicopter opening in flight without loss of the door. Examinations revealed incorrect positioning of a door catch that resulted in incorrect locking and uncontrolled opening of the door. This condition, if not detected and corrected, can lead to the loss of the hinged door in flight, damage to the main or tail rotor blades, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Actions and Compliance (e) Required as indicated. (1) Within the next 220 hours time-inservice (TIS) or 6 months, whichever occurs first, unless done previously, inspect the position of each upper and lower door catch: (i) As depicted in Figures 1 through 4 and by following the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1 of paragraph 2.B.2., of Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 52.13, dated December 1, 2008 (ASB 52.13) for the Model SA330F, G, and J helicopters, or (ii) As depicted in Figures 1 through 5 and by following the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1 of paragraph 2.B.2. of ASB No. 52.00.38, dated December 1, 2008 (ASB 52.00.38) for the Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters. (2) Before further flight, replace each improperly positioned catch by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.B.3. and 2.B.4., of ASB 52.13 or ASB 52.00.38, as appropriate for your model helicopter. (3) Before further flight, adjust each microswitch, and conduct a functional test of the hinged-door indicating system: (i) By following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.5. and 2.B.6., of ASB 52.13, for the Model SA330F, G, and J helicopters, or (ii) By following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.B.5.a. through 2.B.5.b. of ASB 52.00.38 for the Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Jul 06, 2010 Jkt 220001 Differences Between This AD and the MCAI AD (f) We refer to flight hours as hours TIS. This AD does not apply to the Model AS332C1 because that model is not FAA type certificated. Other Information (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management Group, ATTN: DOT/FAA Southwest Region, Gary Roach, ASW–111, Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Guidance Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222–5130, fax (817) 222–5961, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (h) EASA MCAI AD No. 2009–0015, dated January 21, 2009, contains related information. Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code (i) The JASC Code is 5200: Doors. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 11, 2010. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–16528 Filed 7–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 152 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010-0427; FRL–8826–5] Declaration of Prion as a Pest under FIFRA and Amendment of EPA’s Regulatory Definition of Pests to Include Prion; Notification to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. SUMMARY: This document notifies the public that the Administrator of EPA has forwarded to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services a draft proposed rule under sections 21 and 25(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The draft rule proposes to declare a prion (i.e., proteinaceous infectious particle) a ‘‘pest’’ under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), so a product intended to reduce the infectivity of any prion on inanimate surfaces (i.e., a ‘‘prion product’’) is considered to be a PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 pesticide and regulated as such. Any company seeking to distribute or sell a pesticide product regulated under FIFRA must obtain EPA approval before it can be distributed or sold in the United States. This draft proposed rule would codify the Agency’s current interpretation of FIFRA, and provides interested parties the opportunity to comment about how it is adding prion to the list of pests in EPA’s regulations. This amendment, together with the formal declaration that a prion is a pest, will eliminate any confusion about the status of prion products under FIFRA. Regulating prion products under FIFRA is appropriate for protecting human health and the environment against unreasonable adverse effects and ensuring that such products are effective. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2010–0427. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S– 4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305– 5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Kempter, Antimicrobials Division (7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–5448; e-mail address: kempter.carlton@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. It simply announces the submission of a draft proposed rule to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and does not otherwise affect any specific entities. This action may, however, be of particular interest to: E:\FR\FM\07JYP1.SGM 07JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 129 / Wednesday, July 7, 2010 / Proposed Rules • Producers of pesticide products (NAICS 32532). • Producers of antimicrobial pesticides (NAICS 32561). • Veterinary testing laboratories (NAICS 541940). • Medical pathology laboratories (NAICS 621511). • Taxidermists, independent (NAICS 711510). • Surgeons (NAICS 621111). • Dental surgeons (NAICS 621210). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you have any questions regarding this action, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action is EPA Taking? Section 25(a)(2) of FIFRA provides that the Administrator must provide the Secretary of Agriculture with a copy of any draft proposed rule at least 60 days before signing it for publication in the Federal Register. Similarly, section 21(b) of FIFRA provides that the Administrator must provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with a copy of any draft proposed rule pertaining to a public health pesticide at least 60 days before signing it for publication in the Federal Register. The draft proposed rule is not available to the public until after it has been signed by EPA. If either Secretary comments in writing regarding the draft proposed rule within 30 days after receiving it, the Administrator shall include in the proposed rule when published in the Federal Register the comments of the Secretary and the Administrator’s response to those comments. If the Secretary does not comment in writing within 30 days after receiving the draft proposed rule, the Administrator may sign the proposed regulation for publication in the Federal Register anytime after the 30–day period. cprice-sewell on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 III. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this Notification? Environmental protection, Antimicrobial pesticides, Pests. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:29 Jul 06, 2010 Jkt 220001 [FR Doc. 2010–16169 Filed 7–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 745 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005-0049; FRL–8836–1] RIN 2070–AJ57 Lead; Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements for the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Reopening of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of May 6, 2010, concerning several revisions to the 2008 Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule. This document reopens the comment period for an additional 30 days. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2005–0049, must be received on or before August 6, 2010. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of May 6, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564-0484; e-mail address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; e-mail address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. SUMMARY: This document reopens the public comment period established in the Federal Register of May 6, 2010 (75 FR 25038) (FRL–8823–5). In that document, EPA proposed several revisions to the 2008 Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule. The proposal included additional requirements designed to ensure that lead-based paint hazards generated by renovation work are adequately cleaned after renovation work is finished and before the work SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No. This document is not a proposed rule; it is merely a notification of submission to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. As such, none of the regulatory assessment requirements apply to this document. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 152 Dated: June 24, 2010. Steven Bradbury, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 38959 areas are re-occupied. EPA is hereby reopening the comment period for 30 days. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the May 6, 2010 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 745 Environmental protection, Childoccupied facility, Housing renovation, Lead, Lead-based paint, Renovation, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 2, 2010. Stephen A. Owens, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2010–16657 Filed 7–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, 90, and 101 [WT Docket No. 10–112; FCC 10–86] Uniform License Renewal, Discontinuance of Operations, and Geographic Partitioning and Spectrum Disaggregation Rules and Policies for Certain Wireless Radio Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: In this document the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on revisions to its rules governing license renewals, discontinuance of operations, geographic partitioning, and spectrum disaggregation for certain Wireless Radio Services in an effort to update and harmonize its rules. DATES: Submit comments on or before August 6, 2010, and reply comments on or before August 23, 2010. Written comments on the Paperwork Reduction Act proposed information collection requirements must be submitted by the public, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other interested parties on or before September 7, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 10–112, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission Web site: https://www.fcc. E:\FR\FM\07JYP1.SGM 07JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 7, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 38958-38959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16169]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 152

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0427; FRL-8826-5]


Declaration of Prion as a Pest under FIFRA and Amendment of EPA's 
Regulatory Definition of Pests to Include Prion; Notification to the 
Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notification to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and 
Human Services.

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SUMMARY: This document notifies the public that the Administrator of 
EPA has forwarded to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and 
Human Services a draft proposed rule under sections 21 and 25(a) of the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The draft 
rule proposes to declare a prion (i.e., proteinaceous infectious 
particle) a ``pest'' under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), so a product intended to reduce the 
infectivity of any prion on inanimate surfaces (i.e., a ``prion 
product'') is considered to be a pesticide and regulated as such. Any 
company seeking to distribute or sell a pesticide product regulated 
under FIFRA must obtain EPA approval before it can be distributed or 
sold in the United States. This draft proposed rule would codify the 
Agency's current interpretation of FIFRA, and provides interested 
parties the opportunity to comment about how it is adding prion to the 
list of pests in EPA's regulations. This amendment, together with the 
formal declaration that a prion is a pest, will eliminate any confusion 
about the status of prion products under FIFRA. Regulating prion 
products under FIFRA is appropriate for protecting human health and the 
environment against unreasonable adverse effects and ensuring that such 
products are effective.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0427. All documents in the 
docket are listed in the docket index available in https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is 
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) 
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain 
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the 
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. 
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard 
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac 
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket 
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 
305-5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Kempter, Antimicrobials Division 
(7510P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (703) 305-5448; e-mail address: kempter.carlton@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. It simply 
announces the submission of a draft proposed rule to the United States 
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and does not otherwise affect any 
specific entities. This action may, however, be of particular interest 
to:

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     Producers of pesticide products (NAICS 32532).
     Producers of antimicrobial pesticides (NAICS 32561).
     Veterinary testing laboratories (NAICS 541940).
     Medical pathology laboratories (NAICS 621511).
     Taxidermists, independent (NAICS 711510).
     Surgeons (NAICS 621111).
     Dental surgeons (NAICS 621210).
    Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not 
attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested 
in this action. If you have any questions regarding this action, 
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

    Section 25(a)(2) of FIFRA provides that the Administrator must 
provide the Secretary of Agriculture with a copy of any draft proposed 
rule at least 60 days before signing it for publication in the Federal 
Register. Similarly, section 21(b) of FIFRA provides that the 
Administrator must provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
with a copy of any draft proposed rule pertaining to a public health 
pesticide at least 60 days before signing it for publication in the 
Federal Register. The draft proposed rule is not available to the 
public until after it has been signed by EPA. If either Secretary 
comments in writing regarding the draft proposed rule within 30 days 
after receiving it, the Administrator shall include in the proposed 
rule when published in the Federal Register the comments of the 
Secretary and the Administrator's response to those comments. If the 
Secretary does not comment in writing within 30 days after receiving 
the draft proposed rule, the Administrator may sign the proposed 
regulation for publication in the Federal Register anytime after the 
30-day period.

III. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this 
Notification?

    No. This document is not a proposed rule; it is merely a 
notification of submission to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health 
and Human Services. As such, none of the regulatory assessment 
requirements apply to this document.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 152

    Environmental protection, Antimicrobial pesticides, Pests.


    Dated: June 24, 2010.
Steven Bradbury,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 2010-16169 Filed 7-6-10; 8:45 am]
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