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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[OPP–2004–0167; FRL–7729–9]
2,4-D Reregistration Eligibility Decision
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
availability of EPA’s Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid (2,4-D). The Agency’s risk
assessments and other related
documents also are available in the 2,4D Docket. 2,4-D is a phenoxy herbicide
used for control of broadleaf weeds on
a large number of food and non–food
crops. The majority of 2,4-D is used to
control weeds in pasture and rangeland,
residential lawns, wheat, field corn,
soybeans, and roadways. In addition,
2,4-D is used for aquatic weed and forest
management, and is used as a growth
regulator in citrus. EPA has reviewed
2,4-D through the public participation
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process that the Agency uses to involve
the public in developing pesticide
reregistration and tolerance
reassessment decisions. Through these
programs, EPA is ensuring that all
pesticides meet current health and
safety standards.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Katie Hall, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508C), Office
of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–
0001; telephone number: (703) 308–
0166; fax number: (703) 308–8041; email address: hall.katie@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public
in general, and may be of interest to a
wide range of stakeholders including
environmental, human health, and
agricultural advocates; the chemical
industry; pesticide users; and members
of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since
others also may be interested, the
Agency has not attempted to describe all
the specific entities that may be affected
by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action
to a particular entity, consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies of this
Document and Other Related
Information?
1. Docket. EPA has established an
official public docket for this action
under docket identification (ID) number
OPP–2004–0167. The official public
docket consists of the documents
specifically referenced in this action,
any public comments received, and
other information related to this action.
Although a part of the official docket,
the public docket does not include
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. The official public
docket is the collection of materials that
is available for public viewing at the
Public Information and Records
Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119,
Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St.,
Arlington, VA. This docket facility is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal
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is (703) 305–5805.
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An electronic version of the public
docket is available through EPA’s
electronic public docket and comment
system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA
Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/
to view public comments, access the
index listing of the contents of the
official public docket, and to access
those documents in the public docket
that are available electronically.
Although not all docket materials may
be available electronically, you may still
access any of the publicly available
docket materials through the docket
facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in
the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in
the appropriate docket ID number.
II. Background
A. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Under section 4 of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating
existing pesticides to ensure that they
meet current scientific and regulatory
standards. EPA has completed a
Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED)
for the pesticide, 2,4-D under section
4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. 2,4-D is a widely
used phenoxy herbicide used to control
broadleaf weeds in agriculture on a
variety of field, fruit, and vegetable
crops; on residential and other lawns;
on turf and rights-of-way; in forestry;
and in aquatic settings. 2,4-D and its
related salts and esters are active
ingredients in approximately 660
registered pesticide products. The
chemical forms of 2,4-D supported for
reregistration and addressed in the RED
document include: 2,4-D acid, 2,4-D
dimethylamine salt (DMAS), 2,4-D
isopropyl acid (IPA), 2,4-D triisopropyl
acid (TIPA), 2,4-D ethylhexyl ester
(EHE), 2,4-D butoxyethyl ester (BEE),
2,4-D diethylamine (DEA), 2,4-D
isopropyl ester (IPE), and 2,4-D sodium
salt. There are currently over 100
tolerances for 2,4-D. EPA has
determined that the data base to support
reregistration is substantially complete
and that products containing 2,4-D are
eligible for reregistration, provided the
risks are mitigated in the manner
described in the RED. Upon submission
of any required product specific data
under section 4(g)(2)(B) and any
necessary changes to the registration
and labeling (either to address concerns
identified in the RED or as a result of
product specific data), EPA will make a
final reregistration decision under
section 4(g)(2)(C) for products
containing 2,4-D.
EPA must review tolerances and
tolerance exemptions that were in effect
when the Food Quality Protection Act
(FQPA) was enacted in August 1996, to
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ensure that these existing pesticide
residue limits for food and feed
commodities meet the safety standard
established by the new law. Tolerances
are considered reassessed once the
safety finding has been made or a
revocation occurs. EPA has reviewed
and made the requisite safety finding for
the 2,4-D tolerances included in this
notice.
EPA is applying the principles of
public participation to all pesticides
undergoing reregistration and tolerance
reassessment. The Agency’s Pesticide
Tolerance Reassessment and
Reregistration Public Participation
Process, published in the Federal
Register on May 14, 2004, (69 FR 26819)
(FRL–7357–9) explains that in
conducting these programs, EPA is
tailoring its public participation process
to be commensurate with the level of
risk, extent of use, complexity of issues,
and degree of public concern associated
with each pesticide. Due to its uses,
risks, and other factors, 2,4-D was
reviewed through the full 6–Phase
public participation process. Through
this process, EPA worked extensively
with stakeholders and the public to
reach the regulatory decisions for 2,4-D.
Two 60–day public comment periods
were held for 2,4-D. The first was held
in the summer of 2004, when EPA
invited public comment on the Agency’s
preliminary human health and
ecological risk assessments for 2,4-D.
The approximately 50 comments
received were considered in revising the
risk assessments and developing
preliminary risk mitigation options,
which were issued for public review
and a second comment period in
January 2005. Over 1,000 comments
were received during the second public
comment period. EPA revised the risk
assessments again in response to public
comments and input received, as
reflected in the 2,4-D RED. Because two
public comment periods as well as
numerous opportunities for informal
consultation were offered during the
development of this decision, and since
all risk mitigation issues have been
resolved, EPA does not plan to request
additional public comment on the 2,4D RED. The Agency therefore is issuing
the 2,4-D RED without a comment
period.
B. What is the Agency’s Authority for
Taking this Action?
Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA as amended,
directs that, after submission of all data
concerning a pesticide active ingredient,
‘‘the Administrator shall determine
whether pesticides containing such
active ingredient are eligible for
reregistration,’’ before calling in product
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specific data on individual end–use
products and either reregistering
products or taking other ‘‘appropriate
regulatory action.’’
Section 408(q) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21
U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review
tolerances and exemptions for pesticide
residues in effect as of August 2, 1996,
to determine whether the tolerance or
exemption meets the requirements of
section 408(b)(2) or (c)(2) of FFDCA.
This review is to be completed by
August 3, 2006.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides
and pests.
Dated: July 29, 2005.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-2004-0167; FRL-7729-9]
2,4-D Reregistration Eligibility Decision
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid (2,4-D). The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents
also are available in the 2,4-D Docket. 2,4-D is a phenoxy herbicide
used for control of broadleaf weeds on a large number of food and non-
food crops. The majority of 2,4-D is used to control weeds in pasture
and rangeland, residential lawns, wheat, field corn, soybeans, and
roadways. In addition, 2,4-D is used for aquatic weed and forest
management, and is used as a growth regulator in citrus. EPA has
reviewed 2,4-D through the public participation process that the Agency
uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and
tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is
ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Hall, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0166; fax
number: (703) 308-8041; e-mail address: hall.katie@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be
affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?
1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2004-0167. The
official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2,
1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register
document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal
Register'' listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
[[Page 45720]]
An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to view public comments,
access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket,
and to access those documents in the public docket that are available
electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available
electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available
docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1.
Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate
docket ID number.
II. Background
A. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA
has completed a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide, 2,4-D under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. 2,4-D is a widely
used phenoxy herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in agriculture
on a variety of field, fruit, and vegetable crops; on residential and
other lawns; on turf and rights-of-way; in forestry; and in aquatic
settings. 2,4-D and its related salts and esters are active ingredients
in approximately 660 registered pesticide products. The chemical forms
of 2,4-D supported for reregistration and addressed in the RED document
include: 2,4-D acid, 2,4-D dimethylamine salt (DMAS), 2,4-D isopropyl
acid (IPA), 2,4-D triisopropyl acid (TIPA), 2,4-D ethylhexyl ester
(EHE), 2,4-D butoxyethyl ester (BEE), 2,4-D diethylamine (DEA), 2,4-D
isopropyl ester (IPE), and 2,4-D sodium salt. There are currently over
100 tolerances for 2,4-D. EPA has determined that the data base to
support reregistration is substantially complete and that products
containing 2,4-D are eligible for reregistration, provided the risks
are mitigated in the manner described in the RED. Upon submission of
any required product specific data under section 4(g)(2)(B) and any
necessary changes to the registration and labeling (either to address
concerns identified in the RED or as a result of product specific
data), EPA will make a final reregistration decision under section
4(g)(2)(C) for products containing 2,4-D.
EPA must review tolerances and tolerance exemptions that were in
effect when the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was enacted in
August 1996, to ensure that these existing pesticide residue limits for
food and feed commodities meet the safety standard established by the
new law. Tolerances are considered reassessed once the safety finding
has been made or a revocation occurs. EPA has reviewed and made the
requisite safety finding for the 2,4-D tolerances included in this
notice.
EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration Public
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14,
2004, (69 FR 26819) (FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide.
Due to its uses, risks, and other factors, 2,4-D was reviewed through
the full 6-Phase public participation process. Through this process,
EPA worked extensively with stakeholders and the public to reach the
regulatory decisions for 2,4-D. Two 60-day public comment periods were
held for 2,4-D. The first was held in the summer of 2004, when EPA
invited public comment on the Agency's preliminary human health and
ecological risk assessments for 2,4-D. The approximately 50 comments
received were considered in revising the risk assessments and
developing preliminary risk mitigation options, which were issued for
public review and a second comment period in January 2005. Over 1,000
comments were received during the second public comment period. EPA
revised the risk assessments again in response to public comments and
input received, as reflected in the 2,4-D RED. Because two public
comment periods as well as numerous opportunities for informal
consultation were offered during the development of this decision, and
since all risk mitigation issues have been resolved, EPA does not plan
to request additional public comment on the 2,4-D RED. The Agency
therefore is issuing the 2,4-D RED without a comment period.
B. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?
Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA as amended, directs that, after submission
of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, ``the
Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active
ingredient are eligible for reregistration,'' before calling in product
specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering
products or taking other ``appropriate regulatory action.''
Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for
pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, to determine whether
the tolerance or exemption meets the requirements of section 408(b)(2)
or (c)(2) of FFDCA. This review is to be completed by August 3, 2006.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: July 29, 2005.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-15605 Filed 8-4-05; 9:31 am]
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