Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for Residues of Sodium Chlorite/Chlorine Dioxide in or on Various Food and Feed Commodities; Correction, 42639-42640 [E6-12052]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 144 / Thursday, July 27, 2006 / Notices oiaf/1605/Forms.html). For instructions on obtaining materials, see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. III. Request for Comments Prospective respondents and other interested parties should comment on the actions discussed in item II. The following issues are provided to assist in the preparation of comments. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES General Issues A. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the information have practical utility? Practical utility is defined as the actual usefulness of information to or for an agency, taking into account its accuracy, adequacy, reliability, timeliness, and the agency’s ability to process the information it collects. B. What enhancements can be made to the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? As a Potential Respondent to the Request for Information A. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information to be collected? B. Are the instructions and definitions clear and sufficient? If not, which instructions need clarification? C. Can the information be submitted by the due date? D. Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to range between 32 hours to 64 hours per response on Form EIA–1605, depending on the type of report and level of detail the respondent chooses to report at, or an average of 48 hours. The estimated burden includes the total time necessary to provide the requested information. In your opinion, how accurate is this estimate? E. The agency estimates that the only cost to a respondent is for the time it will take to complete the collection. Will a respondent incur any start-up costs for reporting, or any recurring annual costs for operation, maintenance, and purchase of services associated with the information collection? F. What additional actions could be taken to minimize the burden of this collection of information? Such actions may involve the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. G. Does any other Federal, State, or local agency collect similar information? If so, specify the agency, the data element(s), and the methods of collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:18 Jul 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 As a Potential User of the Information To Be Collected A. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information disseminated? B. Is the information useful at the levels of detail to be collected? C. For what purpose(s) would the information be used? Be specific. D. Are there alternate sources for the information and are they useful? If so, what are their weaknesses and/or strengths? Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the form. They also will become a matter of public record. Statutory Authority: Section 3507(h)(1) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Issued in Washington, DC, July 17, 2006. Jay H. Casselberry, Agency Clearance Officer, Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. E6–12039 Filed 7–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0023; FRL–8079–1] Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for Residues of Sodium Chlorite/ Chlorine Dioxide in or on Various Food and Feed Commodities; Correction Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 7, 2006, announcing the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of sodium chlorite/sulfur dioxide [sic] in or on wheat/barley/oats (grain, straw), and wheat (aspirated grain fractions) food and feed commodites. This document is being issued to correct the chemical name that was misrepresented in the document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryant Crowe, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–0025; e-mail address: crowe.bryant@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42639 I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the June 7, 2006 notice 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 a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2006–0023. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility 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/. II. What Does this Correction Do? FR Doc. E6–8718 published in the Federal Register of June 7, 2006 (71 FR 32952) (FRL–8065–5), is corrected as follows: 1. On page 32952, second column, in the heading, the chemical name ‘‘Sodium Chlorite/Sulfur Dioxide’’ is corrected to read ‘‘Sodium Chlorite/ Chlorine Dioxide.’’ 2. On page 32952, second column, in the SUMMARY, the chemical name ‘‘sodium chlorite/sulfur dioxide’’ is corrected to read ‘‘sodium chlorite/ chlorine dioxide.’’ 3. On page 32953, second column, under the heading ‘‘New Exemption from Tolerance,’’ fifth line, the chemical name ‘‘sodium chlorite/sulfur dioxide’’ is corrected to read ‘‘sodium chlorite/ chlorine dioxide.’’ List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 42640 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 144 / Thursday, July 27, 2006 / Notices Dated: July 19, 2006. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6–12052 Filed 7–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2006–0397; FRL–8079–7] TSCA Section 21 Petition; Response to Citizen’s Petition Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On April 21, 2006, the Sierra Club petitioned EPA under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to take four actions under TSCA to mitigate risks from lead in toy jewelry. The petitioner requested that EPA: (1) Require TSCA section 8(d) health and safety data reporting; (2) submit a report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under TSCA section 9; (3) issue a significant new use rule pursuant to TSCA section 5(a); and (4) issue quality control orders under TSCA section 6(b). Of the actions requested by the petitioner, TSCA section 21 applies only to the requests for actions under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d). For the reasons set forth in this notice, EPA has denied the petition to initiate rulemaking under these two sections. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address:TSCA-Hotline&epa.gov. For technical information contact: Doreen Cantor, National Program Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0486; e-mail address: cantor.doreen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me You may potentially be affected by this action if you manufacture, import, or distribute in commerce toy jewelry containing lead, or if you manufacture, import, process, or distribute in VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:18 Jul 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 commerce lead. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • (NAICS code 339914) Costume jewelry and novelty manufacturing • (NAICS code 339932) Game, toy, and children’s vehicle manufacturing This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding some of the entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical 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 a docket for this action under docket identification number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2006–0397. The docket is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room telephone number is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. 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/. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OPPT docket. II. Background A. What is a TSCA Section 21 Petition Section 21 of TSCA allows citizens to petition EPA to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule under TSCA section 4, 6, or 8 or an order under section 5(e) or 6(b)(2). A TSCA section 21 petition must set forth facts that the petitioner believes establish the need for the action requested. EPA is required to grant or deny the petition within 90 days of its filing. If EPA grants the petition, the Agency must promptly commence an appropriate proceeding. If EPA denies the petition, the Agency must publish its reasons for the denial in the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Register. Within 60 days of denial, or the expiration of the 90–day period, if no action is taken, the petitioners may commence a civil action in a U.S. district court to compel initiation of the requested rulemaking proceeding. B. What Action is Requested Under this TSCA Section 21 Petition? On April 21, 2006, the Sierra Club petitioned EPA to take four actions intended to reduce risks from toy jewelry containing lead. The Sierra Club defines toy jewelry as any item that serves a decorative but no or minimal functional purpose that is valued at less than $20 per item. The requested actions are: • Require TSCA section 8(d) health and safety data reporting for lead and lead salts. • Submit a TSCA section 9 report to CPSC regarding lead and lead salts. • Issue a TSCA section 5(a) significant new use rule regarding lead and lead salts in toy jewelry. • Issue TSCA section 6(b) quality control orders regarding production of toy jewelry. The petition also requested certain actions by CPSC. Again, of the actions requested by the petitioner, TSCA section 21 applies only to actions under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d), and these requests are addressed in this notice. III. Disposition of Petition EPA does not believe that the actions requested by the petitioner under TSCA sections 6(b) and 8(d) would be helpful in addressing the problem presented by lead in toy jewelry, at this time. These two requests are therefore denied. The other two requests, for actions under TSCA sections 5(a) and 9, are not petitionable under TSCA section 21. Section 21 enumerates specific sections and subsections of TSCA under which any person may petition the Administrator to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule or an order. Sections 5(a) and 9 are not included. A. Request to Issue Section 6(b) Quality Control Order Regarding Production of Toy Jewelry EPA does not believe that section 6(b) is an appropriate tool to address the risks associated with lead in toy jewelry at this time. The use of section 6(b) would be most beneficial when the Agency can identify a small number of companies who, by their unique actions, are causing unreasonable risks to be present. In the case at hand, EPA believes that this approach may be inadequate and inefficient. Information E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 144 (Thursday, July 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42639-42640]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12052]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0023; FRL-8079-1]


Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of an 
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for Residues of Sodium 
Chlorite/Chlorine Dioxide in or on Various Food and Feed Commodities; 
Correction

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of June 7, 2006, 
announcing the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the 
establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 
residues of sodium chlorite/sulfur dioxide [sic] in or on wheat/barley/
oats (grain, straw), and wheat (aspirated grain fractions) food and 
feed commodites. This document is being issued to correct the chemical 
name that was misrepresented in the document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryant Crowe, Registration Division 
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 
number: (703) 305-0025; e-mail address: crowe.bryant@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the June 7, 2006 notice 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 a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2006-0023. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard 
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal 
Drive, Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility 
are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The Docket Facility 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/.

II. What Does this Correction Do?

    FR Doc. E6-8718 published in the Federal Register of June 7, 2006 
(71 FR 32952) (FRL-8065-5), is corrected as follows:
    1. On page 32952, second column, in the heading, the chemical name 
``Sodium Chlorite/Sulfur Dioxide'' is corrected to read ``Sodium 
Chlorite/Chlorine Dioxide.''
    2. On page 32952, second column, in the SUMMARY, the chemical name 
``sodium chlorite/sulfur dioxide'' is corrected to read ``sodium 
chlorite/chlorine dioxide.''
    3. On page 32953, second column, under the heading ``New Exemption 
from Tolerance,'' fifth line, the chemical name ``sodium chlorite/
sulfur dioxide'' is corrected to read ``sodium chlorite/chlorine 
dioxide.''

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, 
Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.



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    Dated: July 19, 2006.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E6-12052 Filed 7-26-06; 8:45 am]
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