Metam Sodium Risk Assessment; Notice of Avaiabilty; Extension of Comment Period, 53795-53796 [05-18076]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 175 / Monday, September 12, 2005 / Notices and certain pests and diseases in soil prior to the planting of a variety of food and feed crops including vegetable crops, field crops, fruit and nut crops, and nursery crops. 1,3-D is also registered for use on golf courses and there are proposed uses for turf farms and post-plant in established vineyards. 1,3-D is also a restricted use pesticide and as such can only be applied by certified applicators or those under the supervision of a certified applicator. End-use product formulations containing 1,3-D may be applied through drip irrigation or by injection below the soil surface either in rows or broadcast across an area. EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. The Agency received a request from the Society of American Florists and is therefore, granting the extension based on the volume and complexity of the documents being reviewed. the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dirk Helder, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 4610; fax number: (703) 308–8041; email address: helder.dirk@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects 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 ID number OPP–2005– 0128. 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/. 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 submit or 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. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: September 7, 2005. Debra Edwards, Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 05–18074 Filed 9–8–05; 2:30 pm] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP–2005–0128; FRL–7738–3] Dazomet Risk Assessment; Notice of Availability; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. AGENCY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of July 13, 2005, concerning the availability of EPA’s human health risk assessment and related documents for the fumigant dazomet. This document is extending the comment period for 30 days, from September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) nubmer OPP– 2005–0128, may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.C. of DATES: VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:25 Sep 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53795 C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? To submit comments, or access the official public docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action is EPA Taking? This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of July 13, 2005 (70 FR 40339) (FRL–7721–8). In that document, EPA made available the human health risk assessment for dazomet. It is used as a non-selective, pre-plant soil fumigant with fungicidal, herbicidal, insecticidal, and nematicidal properties. Dazomet is converted to methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) in the environment, particularly in the presence of moisture (such as in soil after application). It is MITC that performs the fumigating activity. EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. The Agency received a request from the registrants Certis USA and the Society of American Florists and is therefore, granting the extension based on the volume and complexity of the documents being reviewed. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: September 8, 2005. Debra Edwards, Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 05–18075 Filed 9–8–05; 2:30 pm] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP–2005–0125; FRL–7738–4] Metam Sodium Risk Assessment; Notice of Avaiabilty; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of July 13, 2005, concerning the availability of EPA’s human health risk assessment and related documents for the fumigant metam sodium. This document is E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 53796 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 175 / Monday, September 12, 2005 / Notices extending the comment period for 30 days, from September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number OPP– 2005–0125 may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dirk Helder, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (703) 305– 4610; fax number: (703) 308–8041; email address:helder.dirk@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have 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 ID number OPP–2005– 0125. 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/. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA’s VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:25 Sep 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at https://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or 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. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the appropriate docket ID number. C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? To submit comments, or access the official public docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action is EPA Taking? This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of July 13, 2005 (70 FR 40333) (FRL–7722–1). In that document, EPA made available the human health risk assessment for metam sodium and metam potassium. They are nonselective pre-plant soil fumigants with fungicidal, herbicidal, insecticidal, and nematicidal properties. Metam sodium is one of the most widely used agricultural pesticides in the U.S. and is presently registered on a wide variety of crop groups including: root and tuber vegetables; bulb vegetables; leafy vegetables; Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables; legume vegetables; fruiting vegetables; cucurbit vegetables; citrus fruits; pome fruits; stone fruits; berries; tree nuts; cereal grains; nongrass livestock feeds; and herbs and spices. Metam sodium may be applied to plant beds as a soil drench treatment. It may also be applied to field or row crops during pre-plant and postharvest stages via chemigation, soil broadcast treatment, soil band treatment, soilincorporated treatment, and soilinjection treatment. An estimated 51 million pounds of metam sodium is applied annually. Lesser amounts of metam potassium are used in the U.S.; unless further qualified or specified, use of the term ‘‘metam sodium’’ should be assumed to also include ‘‘metam potassium.’’ EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. The Agency received a request from the Society of American Florists and is therefore, granting the extension based on the volume and complexity of the documents to be reviewed. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: September 7, 2005. Debra Edwards, Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 05–18076 Filed 9–8–05; 2:30 pm] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Announcing a Partially Open Meeting of the Board of Directors The open meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2005. The closed portion of the meeting will follow immediately the open portion of the meeting. TIME AND DATE: Board Room, First Floor, Federal Housing Finance Board, 1625 Eye Street NW., Washington DC 20006. PLACE: The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public. The final portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. STATUS: MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE OPEN PORTION: Fiscal Year 2006 Budget. The Board of Directors will consider a resolution adopting the Finance Board’s fiscal year 2006 budget. Annual Performance Budget for Fiscal Year 2006. The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 and Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11 require agencies to produce an Annual Performance Budget that links performance goals with costs for achieving a target level of performance. The Board of Directors will consider a resolution adopting a Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Performance Budget for the Finance Board. MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE CLOSED PORTION: Periodic Update of Examination Program Development and Supervisory Findings. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Shelia Willis, Paralegal Specialist, Office of General Counsel, at 202–408– 2876 or williss@fhfb.gov. By the Federal Housing Finance Board. Dated: September 8, 2005. Neil R. Crowley, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 05–18086 Filed 9–8–05; 12:26 pm] BILLING CODE 6725–01–P E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 175 (Monday, September 12, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53795-53796]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-18076]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2005-0125; FRL-7738-4]


Metam Sodium Risk Assessment; Notice of Avaiabilty; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of July 13, 2005, 
concerning the availability of EPA's human health risk assessment and 
related documents for the fumigant metam sodium. This document is

[[Page 53796]]

extending the comment period for 30 days, from September 12, 2005, to 
October 12, 2005.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number 
OPP-2005-0125 may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand 
delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit 
I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal 
Register document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dirk Helder, Special Review and 
Reregistration Division (7508C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-4610; fax 
number: (703) 308-8041; e-mail address:helder.dirk@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

     The Agency included in the July 13, 2005 Federal Register document 
a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you 
have 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 ID number OPP-2005-0125. 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/.
     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 submit or 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. Once in the system, select ``search,'' 
then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

     To submit comments, or access the official public docket, please 
follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.C. of the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the July 13, 2005 Federal Register 
document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

     This document extends the public comment period established in the 
Federal Register of July 13, 2005 (70 FR 40333) (FRL-7722-1). In that 
document, EPA made available the human health risk assessment for metam 
sodium and metam potassium. They are non-selective pre-plant soil 
fumigants with fungicidal, herbicidal, insecticidal, and nematicidal 
properties. Metam sodium is one of the most widely used agricultural 
pesticides in the U.S. and is presently registered on a wide variety of 
crop groups including: root and tuber vegetables; bulb vegetables; 
leafy vegetables; Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables; legume vegetables; 
fruiting vegetables; cucurbit vegetables; citrus fruits; pome fruits; 
stone fruits; berries; tree nuts; cereal grains; nongrass livestock 
feeds; and herbs and spices. Metam sodium may be applied to plant beds 
as a soil drench treatment. It may also be applied to field or row 
crops during pre-plant and postharvest stages via chemigation, soil 
broadcast treatment, soil band treatment, soil-incorporated treatment, 
and soil-injection treatment. An estimated 51 million pounds of metam 
sodium is applied annually. Lesser amounts of metam potassium are used 
in the U.S.; unless further qualified or specified, use of the term 
``metam sodium'' should be assumed to also include ``metam potassium.'' 
EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on 
September 12, 2005, to October 12, 2005. The Agency received a request 
from the Society of American Florists and is therefore, granting the 
extension based on the volume and complexity of the documents to be 
reviewed.

List of Subjects

     Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: September 7, 2005.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 05-18076 Filed 9-8-05; 2:30 pm]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S
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