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and the 1998 Supplemental Children’s
Survey. For the purposes of this
document, Monsanto made the very
conservative assumption that the entire
corn and sorghum crops were treated
with furilazole (i.e., 100% crop treated),
that all corn and sorghum commodities
contained residues of furilazole at the
existing or proposed tolerance levels,
and that no losses occurred during
storage, processing or cooking.
ii. Drinking water. Insufficient
monitoring data are available for a
comprehensive risk assessment of
furilazole residues in drinking water.
However, the EPA has previously used
the Pesticide Root Zone/Exposure
Analysis Modeling System (PRZM/
EXAMS) and Screening Concentrations
in Ground Water (SCI-GROW) models to
develop conservative estimates of
potential furilazole concentrations in
surface and shallow ground water,
respectively as published in the Federal
Register of April 3, 2002 (67 FR 15727).
For surface water, the Agency calculated
Estimated Environmental
Concentrations (EECs) of 1.2 parts per
billion (ppb), 0.8 ppb and 0.22 ppb for
acute, chronic (non-cancer) and cancer
risk assessments, respectively. For
ground water, the Agency calculated an
EEC of 0.02 ppb for all exposure
scenarios. To assess potential health
risks associated with possible residues
of furilazole in drinking water,
Monsanto compared these EECs to
drinking water levels of concern
(DWLOC), which were calculated by
subtracting the estimated exposures to
furilazole from food from the
appropriate Reference Dose (RfD), and
making standard assumptions regarding
drinking water consumption and body
weights for adults and children.
2. Non-dietary exposure. There are no
residential or non-agricultural uses of
furilazole. Therefore, non-dietary, nonoccupational exposures to furilazole are
expected to be negligible and were not
included within this risk assessment.
D. Cumulative Effects
Monsanto has no reliable data or
information to suggest that furilazole
shares a common mechanism of toxicity
with any other chemical. Therefore,
only the potential effects of furilazole
are addressed in this document.
E. Safety Determination
1. U.S. population. The toxicology
endpoints used to assess potential acute,
chronic and carcinogenic risks from
furilazole were those previously
identified by the EPA and published in
the Federal Register on April 3, 2002
(67 FR 15727). Acute dietary risks were
assessed using an acute reference dose
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(RfD) of 0.1 milligrams/kilograms (mg/
kg)/day. This was based on a no
observed adverse effect level (NOAEL)
of 10 mg/kg/day for increased
resorptions in a developmental toxicity
study in rats and a 100-fold uncertainty
factor (UF). The only population
subgroup of potential concern for this
effect was females aged 13 and older
because this is an in-utero effect
applicable only to females of
childbearing age. Acute risk assessments
for other population subgroups were not
conducted since no other acute
toxicology endpoint was identified.
Potential risks for chronic toxicity to
all population subgroups were assessed
using a chronic reference dose (cRfD) of
0.0009 mg/kg/day. This was based on a
NOAEL of 0.26 mg/kg/day for increased
liver and kidney weights in a chronic rat
study and an UF of 300. This UF
included an extra 3X to account for the
lack of a one-year dog study. Since
furilazole is classified by the EPA as
‘‘likely to be carcinogenic to humans’’,
potential carcinogenic risks have been
quantified using the cancer slope factor
(Q*) of 0.0274 (mg/kg/day)–1 previously
used by EPA.
With the exception of a lack of a oneyear dog study, the toxicology and
exposure information available for
furilazole was considered to be valid,
reliable and complete according to
current regulatory standards. No
evidence of increased susceptibility of
offspring was noted in rats or rabbits
following in utero and/or postnatal
exposure to furilazole. Therefore, the
Agency has determined that no
additional Food Quality Protection Act
(FQPA) safety factor was needed to
protect infants or children.
2. Acute risk. Based on the above
assumptions, the 99th percentile for
acute dietary (food) exposure to
furilazole for females aged 13 to 50 was
estimated to be 0.000095 mg/kg/day.
This exposure represents 0.09% of the
RfD. In general, exposures utilizing less
than 100% of the RfD are not of
concern. The DWLOC calculated for this
scenario was 3000 ppb, which is far
above the acute EECs of 1.2 ppb for
surface water and 0.02 ppb for ground
water calculated by the EPA. Therefore,
Monsanto concludes that there is a
reasonable certainty that acute dietary
exposure to furilazole will not pose a
significant risk to human health.
3. Chronic risk. Based on the above
assumptions, chronic dietary exposure
to furilazole from food for the overall
U.S. population was estimated to be
0.000014 mg/kg/day. This represents
about 1.5% of the cRfD. Chronic dietary
exposure from food for children 3–5, the
most highly exposed population
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subgroup, was estimated to be 0.000032
mg/kg/day, which represents 3.6% of
the cRfD. Both of these values are well
below 100% of the RfD. In addition, the
chronic DWLOCs for the overall U.S.
population and children were
calculated to be 31 and 8.7 ppb, which
are greater than the chronic EECs of 0.8
ppb for surface water and 0.02 ppb for
ground water calculated by the Agency.
Therefore, Monsanto concludes that
there is a reasonable certainty that
chronic dietary exposure to furilazole
will not pose a significant risk to human
health.
4. Cancer risk. Based on the above
assumptions, the average daily lifetime
exposure to furilazole from food for the
overall U.S. population was estimated to
be 0.000014 mg/kg/day. Using linear
low-dose extrapolation, the 95% upper
confidence limit of the lifetime cancer
risk associated with this level of
exposure was estimated to be 3.7 x 10–7.
Cancer risks of less than 1 x 10–6 are
generally considered to be negligible.
The DWLOC for carcinogenic risks to
the overall U.S. population was
calculated to be 0.8 ppb, which is
greater than the EECs of 0.22 ppb for
surface water and 0.02 ppb for ground
water calculated by EPA for use in
cancer risk assessment. Therefore,
Monsanto concludes that there is a
reasonable certainty that lifetime
aggregate exposure to furilazole will not
pose a significant risk of cancer.
5. Overall conclusion of safety. Based
on the data summarized herein,
Monsanto concludes that there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will
result to the U.S. population, including
infants and children, from the current
and proposed uses of furilazole.
F. International Tolerances
The Codex Alimentarius Commission
has not established a maximum residue
level for furilazole.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[FRL–7919–8]
Florida Petroleum Reprocessors
Superfund Site; Notice of Proposed
Settlement
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed de minimis
settlement.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Under section 122(g) (4) of the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability
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Act (CERCLA), the Environmental
Protection Agency has offered a de
minimis settlement at the Florida
Petroleum Reprocessors Superfund Sire
(Site) located in Davie, Florida. EPA
will consider public comments until
July 1, 2005. EPA may withdraw from
or modify the proposed settlement
should such comments disclose facts or
considerations which indicated the
proposed settlement in inappropriate,
improper, or inadequate. Copies of the
proposed settlement are available from:
Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, Superfund
Enforcement & Information Management
Branch, Waste Management Division, 61
Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia
30303. (404) 562–8887.
Batchelor.Paula@EPA.gov.
Written or e-mail comments may be
submitted to Paula V. Batchelor at the
above address within 30 days of the date
of publication.
Dated: May 4, 2005.
Rosalind H. Brown,
Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information
Management Branch, Waste Management
Division.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information
Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission
May 18, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications
Commission, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork burden
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that
does not display a valid control number.
Comments are requested concerning (a)
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; and (d) ways to
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minimize the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before July 1, 2005. If
you anticipate that you will be
submitting comments, but find it
difficult to do so within the period of
time allowed by this notice, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments
regarding this Paperwork Reduction Act
submission to Judith B. Herman, Federal
Communications Commission, Room 1–
C804, 445 12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or
via the Internet to JudithB.Herman@fcc.gov.
For
additional information or copies of the
information collection(s), contact Judith
B. Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the
Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060–0169.
Title: Sections 43.51 and 43.53,
Reports and Records of
Communications Common Carriers and
Affiliates.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 71
respondents; 374 responses.
Estimated Time Per Response: 82.92–
100.7 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
and annual reporting requirements,
recordkeeping requirement and third
party disclosure requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 6,029 hours.
Total Annual Cost: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: The Commission is
submitting an extension (no change) for
this information collection in order to
obtain the full three-year clearance from
OMB. Section 43.51 requires any
communication common carrier
described in paragraph (b) of this
section must file with the Commission,
within thirty (30) days of execution, a
copy of each contract, agreement,
concession, license, authorization,
operating agreement or other
arrangement to which it is a party and
any amendments. In addition to other
reporting requirements, this rule section
also requires an annual reporting
requirement, third party disclosure
requirement and recordkeeping
requirements. Section 43.53 requires
each communication common carrier
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engaged directly in the transmission or
reception of telegraph communications
between the continental United States
and any foreign country shall file a
report with the Commission within
thirty (30) days of the date of any
arrangement concerning the division of
the total telegraph charges on such
communications other than transiting.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information
Collection(s) Being Submitted for
Review to the Office of Management
and Budget
May 16, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications
Commission, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork burden
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that
does not display a valid control number.
Comments are requested concerning (a)
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before July 1, 2005. If
you anticipate that you will be
submitting PRA comments, but find it
difficult to do so within the period of
time allowed by this notice, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) comments to
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-7919-8]
Florida Petroleum Reprocessors Superfund Site; Notice of Proposed
Settlement
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed de minimis settlement.
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SUMMARY: Under section 122(g) (4) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability
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Act (CERCLA), the Environmental Protection Agency has offered a de
minimis settlement at the Florida Petroleum Reprocessors Superfund Sire
(Site) located in Davie, Florida. EPA will consider public comments
until July 1, 2005. EPA may withdraw from or modify the proposed
settlement should such comments disclose facts or considerations which
indicated the proposed settlement in inappropriate, improper, or
inadequate. Copies of the proposed settlement are available from: Ms.
Paula V. Batchelor, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4,
Superfund Enforcement & Information Management Branch, Waste Management
Division, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. (404) 562-
8887. Batchelor.Paula@EPA.gov.
Written or e-mail comments may be submitted to Paula V. Batchelor
at the above address within 30 days of the date of publication.
Dated: May 4, 2005.
Rosalind H. Brown,
Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information Management Branch, Waste
Management Division.
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