Minor and Specialty Crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Special Projects; Request for Proposals, 336-337 [E5-8272]

Download as PDF 336 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2006 / Notices CARB’s requirements are inconsistent with section 202(a). Thus, I cannot find that California’s 2007 California EMD standards are inconsistent with section 202(a) of the Act. Accordingly, I hereby grant the waiver requested by California. This decision will affect not only persons in California but also the manufacturers outside the State who must comply with California’s requirements in order to produce motor vehicles for sale in California. For this reason, I hereby determine and find that this is a final action of national applicability. Under section 307(b)(1) of the Act, judicial review of this final action may be sought only in the United States Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia Circuit. Petitions for review must be filed by March 6, 2006. Under section 307(b)(2) of the Act, judicial review of this final action may not be obtained in subsequent enforcement proceedings. As with past waiver decisions, this action is not a rule as defined by Executive Order 12866. Therefore, it is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget as required for rules and regulations by Executive Order 12866. In addition, this action is not a rule as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sec. 601(2). Therefore, EPA has not prepared a supporting regulatory flexibility analysis addressing the impact of this action on small business entities. Finally, the Administrator has delegated the authority to make determinations regarding waivers of Federal preemption under section 209(b) of the Act to the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. up to $615,000 to address critical pest management needs of U.S. minor and specialty crop growers. The Agency anticipates funding up to five projects. The project period of performance is 3 years, with the possibility of extension. Proposed projects should address minor and specialty crop producers’ critical pest management needs and demonstrate the importance and relevancy of the project to implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). This request for proposal was developed in response to recommendations made by the Committee to Advise on Reassessment and Transition (CARAT), a joint EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculturesponsored federal advisory committee established to advise on the implementation of the FQPA, that the Agency facilitate the transition to reduced-risk pest management approaches for minor and specialty crops. You may access the full text of the grant announcement at https:// www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/ index.htm. Proposals must be postmarked on or before February 21, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Cimino, Office of Pesticide Programs (7501C), Minor Crop Advisor, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–9357; e-mail: cimino.patricia@epa.gov. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? [OPP–2005–0268; FRL–7725–3] This action is directed to the 50 states, District of Columbia, U.S. territories or possessions, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Minor and Specialty Crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Special Projects; Request for Proposals B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents? Dated: December 22, 2005. William L. Wehrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. E5–8263 Filed 1–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) announces the availability of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:18 Jan 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPP–2005–0268. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Room 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1800 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 obtain electronic copies of this document through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https:// www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. EDOCKET, EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide electronic docket management and comment system located at https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the on-line instructions. 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 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. You may access the full text of the grant announcement at https:// www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/ index.htm. Go to https://www.grants.gov to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. II. Overview The following list provides key information concerning this funding opportunity: • Federal agency name: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • Funding opportunity title: Minor and Specialty Crops Integrated Pest Management Special Projects; Request for Proposals. • Funding opportunity number: EPA– OPP–005. • Announcement type: Announcement of a funding opportunity. • Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 66.716. • Dates: Proposals must be postmarked on or before February 21, 2006. E:\FR\FM\04JAN1.SGM 04JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2006 / Notices For detailed information concerning the grant announcement refer to the Agency website at https://www.epa.gov/ pesticides/grants/index.htm. The full text of the grant announcement includes specific information regarding the: Purpose and scope; activities to be funded; award information; eligibility requirements; application and submission information; award review information; and regional agency contacts if applicable. III. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General Grant solicitations containing binding legal requirements are considered rules for the purpose of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). The CRA generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this grant solicitation and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication in the Federal Register. This grant solicitation does not qualify as a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides. Dated: December 5, 2005. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E5–8272 Filed 1–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–0476; FRL–7754–2] Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee, Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Process Improvement Workgroup; Notice of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA’s Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC), Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) Process Improvement Workgroup will hold a public meeting on January 31, 2006. An agenda for this meeting is being developed and will be posted on EPA’s website. The workgroup is VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:18 Jan 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 developing advice and recommendations on topics related to EPA’s registration process. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at EPA’s Offices in Rm. 1126, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Leovey, Immediate Office (7501C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–7328; fax number: (703) 308– 4776; e-mail address: leovey.elizabeth@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 particular interest to persons who are concerned about implementation of PRIA; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Other potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to agricultural workers and farmers; pesticide industry trade associations; environmental, consumer, and farmworker groups; pesticide users and growers; pest consultants; State, local, and tribal governments; academia; public health organizations; food processors; and the public. Since other entities may also be intrested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all 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 EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–0476. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 337 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 ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. EDOCKET EPA’s electronic public docket and comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced Federal-wide electronic docket management and comment system located at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions. 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 The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of the American food supply, protection and education of those who apply or are exposed to pesticides occupationally or through use of products, and the general protection of the environment and special ecosystems from potential risks posed by pesticides. The PPDC was established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92–463, in September 1995 for a 2 year–term and has been renewed every 2 years since that time. PPDC provides advice and recommendations to OPP on a broad range of pesticide regulatory, policy, and program implementation issues that are associated with evaluating and reducing risks from the use of pesticides. The following sectors are represented on the PPDC: Pesticide industry and trade associations; environmental and public interest and consumer groups; farm worker organizations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; Federal and State, local, and tribal governments; the E:\FR\FM\04JAN1.SGM 04JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 336-337]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-8272]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-2005-0268; FRL-7725-3]


Minor and Specialty Crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 
Special Projects; Request for Proposals

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice

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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 
(OPPTS) announces the availability of up to $615,000 to address 
critical pest management needs of U.S. minor and specialty crop 
growers. The Agency anticipates funding up to five projects. The 
project period of performance is 3 years, with the possibility of 
extension. Proposed projects should address minor and specialty crop 
producers' critical pest management needs and demonstrate the 
importance and relevancy of the project to implementation of the Food 
Quality Protection Act (FQPA). This request for proposal was developed 
in response to recommendations made by the Committee to Advise on 
Reassessment and Transition (CARAT), a joint EPA and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture-sponsored federal advisory committee established to advise 
on the implementation of the FQPA, that the Agency facilitate the 
transition to reduced-risk pest management approaches for minor and 
specialty crops. You may access the full text of the grant announcement 
at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/index.htm.

Dates: Proposals must be postmarked on or before February 21, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Cimino, Office of Pesticide 
Programs (7501C), Minor Crop Advisor, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (703) 308-9357; e-mail: cimino.patricia@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the 50 states, District of Columbia, 
U.S. territories or possessions, federally recognized Indian tribal 
governments and Native American Organizations, public and private 
universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or 
private nonprofit institutions, and individuals.
    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 Additional Information, Including Copies of this 
Document and Other Related Documents?

    1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this 
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2005-0268. The 
official public docket is the collection of materials that is available 
for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity 
Branch (PIRIB), Room 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1800 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 obtain electronic copies of this 
document through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment system was 
replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide electronic 
docket management and comment system located at https://
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the on-line instructions.
    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 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.
    You may access the full text of the grant announcement at https://
www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/index.htm. Go to https://www.grants.gov to 
electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from 
all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access 
point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-
making agencies.

II. Overview

    The following list provides key information concerning this funding 
opportunity:
     Federal agency name: Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA).
     Funding opportunity title: Minor and Specialty Crops 
Integrated Pest Management Special Projects; Request for Proposals.
     Funding opportunity number: EPA-OPP-005.
     Announcement type: Announcement of a funding opportunity.
     Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 
66.716.
     Dates: Proposals must be postmarked on or before February 
21, 2006.

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    For detailed information concerning the grant announcement refer to 
the Agency website at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/index.htm. 
The full text of the grant announcement includes specific information 
regarding the: Purpose and scope; activities to be funded; award 
information; eligibility requirements; application and submission 
information; award review information; and regional agency contacts if 
applicable.

III. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

    Grant solicitations containing binding legal requirements are 
considered rules for the purpose of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) 
(5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). The CRA generally provides that before a rule 
may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule 
report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the 
Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will 
submit a report containing this grant solicitation and other required 
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication in 
the Federal Register. This grant solicitation does not qualify as a 
``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides.


    Dated: December 5, 2005.
Susan B. Hazen,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances.

[FR Doc. E5-8272 Filed 1-3-06; 8:45 am]
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