Fluometuron Reregistration Eligibility Decision, 4505-4506 [E7-1517]
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Section 408(q) of the FFDCA, 21
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tolerances and exemptions for pesticide
residues in effect as of August 2, 1996,
to determine whether the tolerance or
exemption meets the requirements of
section 408(b)(2) or (c)(2) of FFDCA.
This review was to be completed by
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Environmental protection, Pesticides
and pests.
Dated: January 23, 2007.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Special Review and
Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2004–0372; FRL–8112–7]
Fluometuron Reregistration Eligibility
Decision
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
availability of EPA’s Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide fluometuron. The Agency’s
risk assessments and other related
documents also are available in the
fluometuron Docket. Fluometuron is a
phenylurea herbicide that is used only
on cotton. EPA has reviewed
fluometuron through the public
participation process that the Agency
uses to involve the public in developing
pesticide reregistration and tolerance
reassessment decisions. Through these
programs, EPA is ensuring that all
pesticides meet current health and
safety standards.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kylie Rothwell, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office
of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001;
telephone number: 703-308-8055; fax
number: 703-308-8005; e-mail
address:rothwell.kylie@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 interest to a
wide range of stakeholders including
environmental, human health, and
agricultural advocates; the chemical
industry; pesticide users; and members
of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since
others also may be interested, the
Agency has not attempted to describe all
the 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 a
docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–
OPP–2004–0372. Publicly available
docket materials are available either in
the electronic docket at https://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only
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available in hard copy, at the Office of
Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory
Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S.
Crystal Drive Arlington, VA. The hours
of operation of this Docket Facility are
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through Friday, excluding legal
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is (703) 305-5805.
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this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet
under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at
https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.
II. Background
A. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Under section 4 of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating
existing pesticides to ensure that they
meet current scientific and regulatory
standards. EPA has completed a
Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED)
for the pesticide, fluometuron under
section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA.
Fluometuron is a phenylurea herbicide
that is used only on cotton. EPA has
determined that the data base to support
reregistration is substantially complete
and that products containing
fluometuron are eligible for
reregistration provided the risks are
mitigated either in the manner
described in the RED or by another
means that achieves equivalent risk
reduction. Upon submission of any
required product specific data under
section 4(g)(2)(B) and any necessary
changes to the registration and labeling
(either to address concerns identified in
the RED or as a result of product
specific data), EPA will make a final
reregistration decision under section
4(g)(2)(C) for products containing
fluometuron.
EPA was required to review
tolerances and tolerance exemptions
that were in effect when the Food
Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was
enacted in August 1996, to ensure that
these existing pesticide residue limits
for food and feed commodities meet the
safety standard established by the new
law. Tolerances are considered
reassessed once the safety finding has
been made or a revocation occurs. EPA
has reviewed and made the requisite
safety finding for the fluometuron
tolerances included in this notice.
Although the fluometuron RED was
signed on September 28, 2005, certain
components of the document, which did
not affect the final regulatory decision,
were undergoing final editing at that
time. These components, including the
list of additional generic data
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requirements, summary of labeling
changes, appendices, and other relevant
information, have been added to the
fluometuron RED document. In
addition, subsequent to signature, EPA
identified several minor errors and
ambiguities in the document. Therefore,
for the sake of accuracy, the Agency also
has included the appropriate error
corrections, amendments, and
clarifications. None of these additions or
changes alter the conclusions
documented in the September 28, 2005,
fluometuron RED.
EPA is applying the principles of
public participation to all pesticides
undergoing reregistration and tolerance
reassessment. The Agency’s Pesticide
Tolerance Reassessment and
Reregistration; Public Participation
Process, published in the Federal
Register on May 14, 2004, (69 FR
26819)(FRL–7357–9) explains that in
conducting these programs, EPA is
tailoring its public participation process
to be commensurate with the level of
risk, extent of use, complexity of issues,
and degree of public concern associated
with each pesticide. Due to its uses,
risks, and other factors, fluometuron
was reviewed through the modified 4Phase public participation process.
Through this process, EPA worked
extensively with stakeholders and the
public to reach the regulatory decisions
for fluometuron.
The reregistration program is being
conducted under Congressionally
mandated time frames, and EPA
recognizes the need both to make timely
decisions and to involve the public.
Opportunities for public comment were
offered at the initial docket opening in
April 2005 and as this decision was
being developed. Further, issues related
to fluometuron were resolved through
consultations with stakeholders. The
Agency therefore is issuing the
fluometuron RED without a comment
period.
B. 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,’’ before calling in product
specific data on individual end-use
products and either reregistering
products or taking other ‘‘appropriate
regulatory action.’’
Section 408(q) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21
U.S.C. 346a(q), required EPA to review
tolerances and exemptions for pesticide
residues in effect as of August 2, 1996,
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to determine whether the tolerance or
exemption met the requirements of
section 408(b)(2) or (c)(2) of FFDCA.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides
and pests.
Dated: January 24, 2007.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Special Review and
Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0372; FRL-8112-7]
Fluometuron Reregistration Eligibility Decision
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide fluometuron. The Agency's
risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the
fluometuron Docket. Fluometuron is a phenylurea herbicide that is used
only on cotton. EPA has reviewed fluometuron through the public
participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in
developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment
decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides
meet current health and safety standards.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kylie Rothwell, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 703-308-8055; fax number:
703-308-8005; e-mail address:rothwell.kylie@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
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency
has not attempted to describe all the 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 a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0372. 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 Building), 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 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. Background
A. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is reevaluating existing pesticides to
ensure that they meet current scientific and regulatory standards. EPA
has completed a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide, fluometuron under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. Fluometuron
is a phenylurea herbicide that is used only on cotton. EPA has
determined that the data base to support reregistration is
substantially complete and that products containing fluometuron are
eligible for reregistration provided the risks are mitigated either in
the manner described in the RED or by another means that achieves
equivalent risk reduction. Upon submission of any required product
specific data under section 4(g)(2)(B) and any necessary changes to the
registration and labeling (either to address concerns identified in the
RED or as a result of product specific data), EPA will make a final
reregistration decision under section 4(g)(2)(C) for products
containing fluometuron.
EPA was required to review tolerances and tolerance exemptions that
were in effect when the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was enacted
in August 1996, to ensure that these existing pesticide residue limits
for food and feed commodities meet the safety standard established by
the new law. Tolerances are considered reassessed once the safety
finding has been made or a revocation occurs. EPA has reviewed and made
the requisite safety finding for the fluometuron tolerances included in
this notice.
Although the fluometuron RED was signed on September 28, 2005,
certain components of the document, which did not affect the final
regulatory decision, were undergoing final editing at that time. These
components, including the list of additional generic data
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requirements, summary of labeling changes, appendices, and other
relevant information, have been added to the fluometuron RED document.
In addition, subsequent to signature, EPA identified several minor
errors and ambiguities in the document. Therefore, for the sake of
accuracy, the Agency also has included the appropriate error
corrections, amendments, and clarifications. None of these additions or
changes alter the conclusions documented in the September 28, 2005,
fluometuron RED.
EPA is applying the principles of public participation to all
pesticides undergoing reregistration and tolerance reassessment. The
Agency's Pesticide Tolerance Reassessment and Reregistration; Public
Participation Process, published in the Federal Register on May 14,
2004, (69 FR 26819)(FRL-7357-9) explains that in conducting these
programs, EPA is tailoring its public participation process to be
commensurate with the level of risk, extent of use, complexity of
issues, and degree of public concern associated with each pesticide.
Due to its uses, risks, and other factors, fluometuron was reviewed
through the modified 4-Phase public participation process. Through this
process, EPA worked extensively with stakeholders and the public to
reach the regulatory decisions for fluometuron.
The reregistration program is being conducted under Congressionally
mandated time frames, and EPA recognizes the need both to make timely
decisions and to involve the public. Opportunities for public comment
were offered at the initial docket opening in April 2005 and as this
decision was being developed. Further, issues related to fluometuron
were resolved through consultations with stakeholders. The Agency
therefore is issuing the fluometuron RED without a comment period.
B. 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,'' before calling in product
specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering
products or taking other ``appropriate regulatory action.''
Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a(q), required EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for
pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, to determine whether
the tolerance or exemption met the requirements of section 408(b)(2) or
(c)(2) of FFDCA.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: January 24, 2007.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-1517 Filed 1-30-07; 8:45 am]
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