Organic Arsenical Herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic Acid), Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Reopening of Comment Period, 76319 [E6-21610]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 20, 2006 / Notices have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–21698 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0201-FRL–8109–4] Organic Arsenical Herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic Acid), Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Reopening of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; reopening of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of August 9, 2006, concerning the availability of the reregistration eligibility decision for the organic arsenical herbicides MSMA, DSMA, DAMA, and cacodylic acid. EPA also issued notices in the Federal Register of October 4, 2006 announcing the extension of the comment period by 30 days and of October 27, 2006 announcing the extension of the comment period until December 13, 2006. This document is reopening the comment period an additional 30 days, from December 20, 2006, to January 19, 2007. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2006–0201 must be received on or before January 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of August 9, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lance Wormell, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 603-0523; email address: wormell.lance@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES A. Does this Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the August 9, 2006 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action is EPA Taking? This document reopens the public comment period established in the PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76319 Federal Register of August 9, 2006 (71 FR 45554) (FRL-8085–9). In that document, EPA announced the availability of the reregistration eligibility decision document for the organic arsenical herbicides MSMA, DSMA, DAMA, and cacodylic acid. EPA is hereby reopening the comment period, which ended on December 13, 2006, to January 19, 2007. III. 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. Further provisions are made to allow a public comment period. However, the Administrator may extend the comment period, if additional time for comment is requested. In this case, the Monomethyl Arsonic Acid (MAA) Research Tack Force has requested additional time to develop comments. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: December 13, 2006. Debra Edwards, Director, Special Review and Reregistration, Division, Office of Pesticide Programs [FR Doc. E6–21610 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0946; FRL–8108–1] Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by a registrant to voluntarily cancel a certain pesticide registration. DATES: Unless a request is withdrawn by January 19, 2007, an order will be issued canceling this registration. The Agency will consider withdrawal requests postmarked no later than January 19, 2007. Comments must be received on or before January 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments and your withdrawal request, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA– E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 76319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21610]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0201-FRL-8109-4]


Organic Arsenical Herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic 
Acid), Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Reopening of Comment Period

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY:  EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of August 9, 
2006, concerning the availability of the reregistration eligibility 
decision for the organic arsenical herbicides MSMA, DSMA, DAMA, and 
cacodylic acid. EPA also issued notices in the Federal Register of 
October 4, 2006 announcing the extension of the comment period by 30 
days and of October 27, 2006 announcing the extension of the comment 
period until December 13, 2006. This document is reopening the comment 
period an additional 30 days, from December 20, 2006, to January 19, 
2007.

DATES:  Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2006-0201 must be received on or before January 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES:  Follow the detailed instructions as provided under 
ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of August 9, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Lance Wormell, Special Review and 
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 603-0523; e-mail 
address: wormell.lance@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the 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. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information 
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, 
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying 
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
     ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to 
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and 
substitute language for your requested changes.
     iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information 
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you 
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be 
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and 
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of 
profanity or personal threats.
     viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of the August 9, 2006 Federal Register document. If you 
have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

    This document reopens the public comment period established in the 
Federal Register of August 9, 2006 (71 FR 45554) (FRL-8085-9). In that 
document, EPA announced the availability of the reregistration 
eligibility decision document for the organic arsenical herbicides 
MSMA, DSMA, DAMA, and cacodylic acid. EPA is hereby reopening the 
comment period, which ended on December 13, 2006, to January 19, 2007.

III. 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. Further provisions are made to allow a 
public comment period. However, the Administrator may extend the 
comment period, if additional time for comment is requested. In this 
case, the Monomethyl Arsonic Acid (MAA) Research Tack Force has 
requested additional time to develop comments.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: December 13, 2006.
 Debra Edwards,
 Director, Special Review and Reregistration, Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs
[FR Doc. E6-21610 Filed 12-19-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S
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