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Section 408(q) of the Federal Food,
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U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review
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 is to be completed by
August 3, 2006.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides
and pests.
Dated: April 12, 2007.
Debra Edwards,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0255; FRL–8122–9]
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
AGENCY:
Notice.
SUMMARY: EPA has granted an
experimental use permit (EUP) to the
following pesticide applicant. An EUP
permits use of a pesticide for
experimental or research purposes only
in accordance with the limitations in
the permit.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Denise Greenway, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P),
Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460–0001; telephone number:
(703) 308–8263; e-mail address:
greenway.denise@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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This action is directed to the public
in general. Although this action may be
of particular interest to those persons
who conduct or sponsor research on
pesticides, 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 information in this action,
consult the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0702; FRL–8116–4]
Final Stipulated Injunction and Related
Information Involving Pesticides and
the California Red-Legged Frog; Notice
of Availability
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On October 20, 2006, the
Federal District Court for the Northern
District of California issued a Stipulated
Injunction, resolving a lawsuit filed by
the Center for Biological Diversity
against EPA, alleging that EPA failed to
comply with section 7(a)(2) of the
Endangered Species Act by not ensuring
that its registration of 66 named
pesticide active ingredients will not
jeopardize the California red-legged
frog, a federally-listed Threatened
species. Key terms of the Stipulated
Injunction are summarized as follows: a
Court-ordered schedule for EPA to make
effects determinations for the 66 named
pesticides; interim injunctive measures
regarding EPA’s authorization of uses of
the 66 pesticides in certain parts of 33
counties in California; and the
development and distribution of a
bilingual brochure regarding certain
aspects of the injunction, pesticides and
frogs. Today, EPA announces the
availability on its Web site
(www.epa.gov/espp) of the bilingual
brochure, along with maps and
guidance regarding the interim
injunctive measures ordered by the
Court.
Arty
Williams, Environmental Fate and
Effects Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 305-7695; fax number:
(703) 305-6309; e-mail address:
williams.arty@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Environmental protection,
Experimental use permits.
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
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EPA has issued the following EUP:
73049–EUP–3. Issuance. Valent
BioSciences Corporation, 870
Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048.
This EUP allows the use of a total of
15,873 pounds of the plant regulator SAbscisic acid over a three-year period
on 240 acres of ornamental plants to
evaluate the experimental product’s
effectiveness to delay wilting by
reducing transpiration in the treated
ornamental plants. The program is
authorized only in the States of Arizona,
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The
EUP is effective from February 28, 2007
to March 1, 2010.
List of Subjects
I. General Information
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1. Docket. EPA has established a
docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–
OPP–2007–0255. 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. EUP
Issuance of an Experimental Use
Permit
ACTION:
B. How Can I Get Copies of this
Document and Other Related
Information?
I. General Information
Dated: April 16, 2007.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
[FR Doc. E7–7888 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am]
This action is directed to the public
in general, and may be of particular
interest to the Center for Biological
Diversity, CropLife America, American
Forest and Paper Association, Western
Plant Health Association, Oregonians
for Food and Shelter, and Syngenta
Crop Protection, Inc., other public
interest groups, state regulatory
partners, other interested federal
agencies, other pesticide registrants and
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pesticide users. Since other entities may
also 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.
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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–2006–0702. 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 Dr., 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
On April 2, 2002, the Center for
Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a
lawsuit in Federal District Court for the
Northern District of California, alleging
that EPA failed to comply with section
7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act by
not ensuring that its registration of 66
named pesticide active ingredients will
not affect the California red-legged frog,
a federally-listed threatened species.
CBD, EPA, and defendant-intervenors
CropLife America, American Forest and
Paper Association, Western Plant Health
Association, Oregonians for Food and
Shelter, and Syngenta Crop Protection,
Inc. engaged in discussions to try to
resolve the case.
On September 1, 2006, EPA issued a
notice in the Federal Register (71 FR
52073; FRL–8090–9), announcing the
availability of a proposed Stipulated
Injunction, and opening a 15–day public
comment period on the draft. EPA
received numerous comments from the
public, California state agencies, and
others, regarding certain aspects of the
proposed Stipulated Injunction. These
comments, as well as the proposed and
final versions of the Stipulated
Injunction, are available at
regulations.gov in the public docket, ID
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2006– 0702.
VerDate Aug<31>2005
15:21 Apr 24, 2007
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Based on public comments received
and subsequent discussion with CBD
and defendant-intervenors, the federal
government agreed to the Stipulated
Injunction with a modification to the
definition of ‘‘upland habitat’’ in section
3(b) of the injunction to conform this
definition, which applies outside
designated critical habitat, with the
definition of ‘‘upland habitat’’ used by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in its
designation of critical habitat for this
species (71 FR 19244-19346, April 13,
2006).
On October, 13, 2006, the Federal
Government joined CBD and defendantintervenors in asking the Court to issue
a Stipulated Injunction resolving the
lawsuit. The Court ordered the
Stipulated Injunction on October 20,
2006. The key provisions of the
Stipulated Injunction are listed below.
1. Schedule for effects determinations:
The Stipulated Injunction establishes a
series of deadlines for the Agency to
make ‘‘effects determinations’’ for 66
named pesticides to determine their
potential effect on the California redlegged frog (a threatened species native
to California).
2. Interim injunctive relief: The
Stipulated Injunction also (with some
exceptions) enjoins, vacates and sets
aside EPA’s authorization of uses of the
66 pesticides in certain parts of 33
counties in California. The injunctive
relief, vacatur, and setting aside of
EPA’s authorizations would terminate
for a particular use of a pesticide when
the Agency makes a determination that
the pesticide’s use has ‘‘no effect’’ on
the California red-legged frog, or, where
EPA determined the pesticide’s use may
affect the species, when EPA completes
consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
3. Development and distribution of a
bilingual brochure: The injunction also
requires EPA to develop and distribute
a bilingual (English and Spanish)
brochure regarding certain aspects of the
injunction, the California red-legged
frog and frogs in general, and pesticides.
EPA is required to distribute this
brochure to all commercial certified
applicators within California; to all
private certified applicators residing in
counties where use authorizations have
been set aside; to registrants of the 66
pesticides; the California Departments
of Pesticide Regulation, and Fish and
Game; and the Pacific Region of U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition,
EPA is to distribute 250 copies of the
brochure to the County Agricultural
Commissioner and Cooperative
Extension Agent offices in the affected
counties.
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In addition to distributing the
bilingual brochure as required by the
Stipulated Injunction, EPA has made
this brochure available on its Web site
(www.epa.gov/espp). Further, EPA has
developed and posted on its Web site
maps of the areas in California where
the injunctive relief applies and
information to assist pesticide users in
determining whether particular areas
are within the scope of the Stipulated
Injunction. The full text of the
Stipulated Injunction and other related
materials are also available at that Web
site.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection,
Endangered species.
Dated: April 17, 2997.
Steve Bradbury,
Director, Environmental Fate and Effects
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7–7764 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0702; FRL-8116-4]
Final Stipulated Injunction and Related Information Involving
Pesticides and the California Red-Legged Frog; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: On October 20, 2006, the Federal District Court for the
Northern District of California issued a Stipulated Injunction,
resolving a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity
against EPA, alleging that EPA failed to comply with section 7(a)(2) of
the Endangered Species Act by not ensuring that its registration of 66
named pesticide active ingredients will not jeopardize the California
red-legged frog, a federally-listed Threatened species. Key terms of
the Stipulated Injunction are summarized as follows: a Court-ordered
schedule for EPA to make effects determinations for the 66 named
pesticides; interim injunctive measures regarding EPA's authorization
of uses of the 66 pesticides in certain parts of 33 counties in
California; and the development and distribution of a bilingual
brochure regarding certain aspects of the injunction, pesticides and
frogs. Today, EPA announces the availability on its Web site
(www.epa.gov/espp) of the bilingual brochure, along with maps and
guidance regarding the interim injunctive measures ordered by the
Court.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arty Williams, Environmental Fate and
Effects Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (703) 305-7695; fax number: (703) 305-6309; e-
mail address: williams.arty@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 the Center for Biological Diversity, CropLife
America, American Forest and Paper Association, Western Plant Health
Association, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and Syngenta Crop
Protection, Inc., other public interest groups, state regulatory
partners, other interested federal agencies, other pesticide
registrants and
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pesticide users. Since other entities may also 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-2006-0702. 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
Dr., 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
On April 2, 2002, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a
lawsuit in Federal District Court for the Northern District of
California, alleging that EPA failed to comply with section 7(a)(2) of
the Endangered Species Act by not ensuring that its registration of 66
named pesticide active ingredients will not affect the California red-
legged frog, a federally-listed threatened species. CBD, EPA, and
defendant-intervenors CropLife America, American Forest and Paper
Association, Western Plant Health Association, Oregonians for Food and
Shelter, and Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. engaged in discussions to
try to resolve the case.
On September 1, 2006, EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register
(71 FR 52073; FRL-8090-9), announcing the availability of a proposed
Stipulated Injunction, and opening a 15-day public comment period on
the draft. EPA received numerous comments from the public, California
state agencies, and others, regarding certain aspects of the proposed
Stipulated Injunction. These comments, as well as the proposed and
final versions of the Stipulated Injunction, are available at
regulations.gov in the public docket, ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006- 0702.
Based on public comments received and subsequent discussion with
CBD and defendant-intervenors, the federal government agreed to the
Stipulated Injunction with a modification to the definition of ``upland
habitat'' in section 3(b) of the injunction to conform this definition,
which applies outside designated critical habitat, with the definition
of ``upland habitat'' used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in its
designation of critical habitat for this species (71 FR 19244-19346,
April 13, 2006).
On October, 13, 2006, the Federal Government joined CBD and
defendant-intervenors in asking the Court to issue a Stipulated
Injunction resolving the lawsuit. The Court ordered the Stipulated
Injunction on October 20, 2006. The key provisions of the Stipulated
Injunction are listed below.
1. Schedule for effects determinations: The Stipulated Injunction
establishes a series of deadlines for the Agency to make ``effects
determinations'' for 66 named pesticides to determine their potential
effect on the California red-legged frog (a threatened species native
to California).
2. Interim injunctive relief: The Stipulated Injunction also (with
some exceptions) enjoins, vacates and sets aside EPA's authorization of
uses of the 66 pesticides in certain parts of 33 counties in
California. The injunctive relief, vacatur, and setting aside of EPA's
authorizations would terminate for a particular use of a pesticide when
the Agency makes a determination that the pesticide's use has ``no
effect'' on the California red-legged frog, or, where EPA determined
the pesticide's use may affect the species, when EPA completes
consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3. Development and distribution of a bilingual brochure: The
injunction also requires EPA to develop and distribute a bilingual
(English and Spanish) brochure regarding certain aspects of the
injunction, the California red-legged frog and frogs in general, and
pesticides. EPA is required to distribute this brochure to all
commercial certified applicators within California; to all private
certified applicators residing in counties where use authorizations
have been set aside; to registrants of the 66 pesticides; the
California Departments of Pesticide Regulation, and Fish and Game; and
the Pacific Region of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, EPA
is to distribute 250 copies of the brochure to the County Agricultural
Commissioner and Cooperative Extension Agent offices in the affected
counties.
In addition to distributing the bilingual brochure as required by
the Stipulated Injunction, EPA has made this brochure available on its
Web site (www.epa.gov/espp). Further, EPA has developed and posted on
its Web site maps of the areas in California where the injunctive
relief applies and information to assist pesticide users in determining
whether particular areas are within the scope of the Stipulated
Injunction. The full text of the Stipulated Injunction and other
related materials are also available at that Web site.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Endangered species.
Dated: April 17, 2997.
Steve Bradbury,
Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-7764 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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