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II. Did EPA Approve the Application?
The Agency approved the application
after considering all required data on
risks associated with the proposed uses
of Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai
strain PS811 Cry1F insecticidal crystal
protein and the genetic material
necessary for its production (plasmid
insert PHP12537) in Event DAS-06275–
8 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis var.
aizawai strain NB 200, and information
on social, economic, and environmental
benefits to be derived from using them.
Specifically, the Agency has considered
the nature of the chemicals and their
patterns of use, application methods
and rates, and level and extent of
potential exposure. Based on these
reviews, the Agency was able to make
basic health and safety determinations
which show that uses of Bacillus
thuringiensis var. aizawai strain PS811
Cry1F insecticidal crystal protein and
the genetic material necessary for its
production (plasmid insert PHP12537)
in Event DAS-06275–8 corn, and
Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai
strain NB 200 when used in accordance
with widespread and commonly
recognized practice, will not generally
cause unreasonable adverse effects on
the environment.
III. Approved Application
1. EPA issued a notice, published in
the Federal Register of September 1,
2004 (69 FR 53432) (FRL–7370–3),
which announced that Mycogen Seeds,
c/o Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268,
had submitted an application to register
the pesticide product, Mycogen Brand
B.t. moCry1F Insect Resistant Corn Seed
(EPA File Symbol 68467-U), a plantincorporated protectant, containing
Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai
strain PS811 Cry1F insecticidal crystal
protein and the genetic material
necessary for its production (plasmid
insert PHP12537) in Event DAS-06275–
8. This product was not previously
registered.
The Agency received one public
comment in response to the September
1, 2004 notice. A private citizen
objected to the registration of Bacillus
thuringiensis moCry1F protein and the
genetic material for its production
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(plasmid insert PHP 12537) in Event
DAS-06275-8 corn, based on
unspecified environmental and human
health effects associated with
genetically modified crops. The Agency
understands the commenter’s concerns.
Pursuant to its authority under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act, EPA conducted an
assessment of this plant-incorporated
protectant and concluded that it will
pose no unreasonable adverse effects to
human health or the environment.
This application was approved on
May 27, 2005, as Mycogen Brand B.t.
moCry1F Insect Resistant Corn Seed
(EPA Registration Number 68467–4) for
control of black cutworm, corn
earworm, European corn borer, fall
armyworm, Southwestern corn borer,
and Western bean cutworm.
2. EPA issued a notice, published in
the Federal Register of September 19,
2001 (66 FR 48256) (FRL–6794–5),
which announced that Valent
Biosciences Corporation, 870
Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048,
had submitted an application to register
the pesticide product, Florbac Slurry, a
microbial insecticide (EPA File Symbol
73049–AI), containing Bacillus
thuringiensis var. aizawai strain NB 200.
This product was not previously
registered.
This application was approved on
June 10, 2005, as Florbac Slurry (EPA
Registration Number 73049–68) for
manufacturing use.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Chemicals,
Pesticides and pests.
Dated: September 1, 2005.
Phil Hutton,
Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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Omega Chemical Superfund Site;
Notice of Proposed CERCLA
Administrative De Minimis Settlement
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Notice; request for public
comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with Section
122(i) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, as
amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i),
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notice is hereby given of a proposed
administrative settlement for recovery of
past response costs concerning the
Omega Chemical Site in Whittier, Los
Angeles County, California with 171 de
minimis settling parties. The settlement
is entered into pursuant to Section
122(g) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(g)
and it requires the settling parties to pay
$10,189,384 to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). The settlement includes a
covenant not to sue the settling parties
pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA,
42 U.S.C. 9607(a). For thirty (30) days
following the date of publication of this
notice, the Agency will receive written
comments relating to the settlement.
The Agency will consider all comments
received and may modify or withdraw
its consent to the settlement if
comments received disclose facts or
considerations which indicate that the
settlement is inappropriate, improper,
or inadequate. The Agency’s response to
any comments received will be available
for public inspection at 75 Hawthorne
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before October 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is
available for public inspection at EPA
Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San
Francisco, California. A copy of the
proposed settlement may be obtained
from Thanne Cox, EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne Street, ORC–3, San
Francisco, CA 94105, telephone number
415–972–3908. Comments should
reference the Omega Chemical
Superfund Site, Whittier, California and
EPA Docket No. 2004–13 and should be
addressed to Thanne Cox at the above
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thanne Cox, Assistant Regional Counsel
(ORC–3), Office of Regional Counsel,
U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105; phone:
(415) 972–3908; fax: (415) 947–3570;
e-mail: cox.elizabeth@epa.gov.
Dated: September 1, 2005.
Keith Takata,
Director, Superfund Division, U.S. EPA,
Region IX.
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21, 2005, 2 p.m. eastern time.
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This notice issued September 12, 2005.
Stephen Llewellyn,
Acting Executive Officer, Executive
Secretariat.
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Federal Communications Commission
September 6, 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
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information shall have practical utility;
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burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance
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information collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-7968-6]
Omega Chemical Superfund Site; Notice of Proposed CERCLA
Administrative De Minimis Settlement
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended
(CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i),
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notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for
recovery of past response costs concerning the Omega Chemical Site in
Whittier, Los Angeles County, California with 171 de minimis settling
parties. The settlement is entered into pursuant to Section 122(g) of
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(g) and it requires the settling parties to pay
$10,189,384 to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the settling parties
pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a). For thirty
(30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency
will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency
will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its
consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or
considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate,
improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any comments received
will be available for public inspection at 75 Hawthorne Street, San
Francisco, CA 94105.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection
at EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California. A
copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Thanne Cox, EPA
Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, ORC-3, San Francisco, CA 94105,
telephone number 415-972-3908. Comments should reference the Omega
Chemical Superfund Site, Whittier, California and EPA Docket No. 2004-
13 and should be addressed to Thanne Cox at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thanne Cox, Assistant Regional Counsel
(ORC-3), Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne
Street, San Francisco, CA 94105; phone: (415) 972-3908; fax: (415) 947-
3570; e-mail: cox.elizabeth@epa.gov.
Dated: September 1, 2005.
Keith Takata,
Director, Superfund Division, U.S. EPA, Region IX.
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