Formetanate Hydrochloride; Modification and Closure of Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice, 20543-20544 [E7-7766]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices Administrator may approve such a request. IV. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for use deletion must submit the withdrawal in writing to John Jamula using the methods in ADDRESSES. The Agency will consider written withdrawal requests postmarked no later than October 22, 2007. V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks The Agency has authorized the registrants to sell or distribute product under the previously approved labeling for a period of 18 months after approval of the revision, unless other restrictions have been imposed, as in special review actions. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: April 12, 2007. Robert Forrest, Acting Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–7769 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2004–0032; FRL–8124–3] Formetanate Hydrochloride; Modification and Closure of Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA’s intention to modify certain risk mitigation measures that were imposed as a result of the 2006 Interim Reregistration Eligibility Decision (IRED) for the pesticide formetanate hydrochloride (HCl). EPA conducted this reassessment of the formetanate HCl IRED in response to comments received regarding endpoints chosen for the assessment. The Agency agreed that the toxicity endpoints fo human health risk assessment should be re-evaluated. Hence, the resulting assessment modified the mitigation listed in the IRED. Therefore, on formetanate HCl labels, there will be no requirement for closed cabs for applicators using airblast sprayers on orchard fruit and the Restricted Entry Intervals are modified VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 for alfalfa (from 9 to 4 days), pome and stone fruit (from 8 to 5 days) and citrus fruit (from 10 to 9 days). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Parker, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 306-0469; fax number: (703) 308-7070; e-mail address: parker.james@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. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2004–0032. 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 A. What Action is the Agency Taking? In 2006, EPA issued an IRED for formetanate HCl under section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. Subsequent to publication of this IRED, the technical registrant submitted additional information and comments regarding the risk assessments. After reviewing comments received from the registrant PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20543 (Gowan Company), regarding the use of bench mark dose (BMD) modeling as an appropriate method for selecting the inhalation toxicity endpoint and concerns for the dermal endpoint selected, the Agency reassessed and consequently modified its original dermal and inhalation points of departure of 0.1 mg/kg for inhalation and 10 mg/kg for dermal to 0.18 mg/kg for the inhalation endpoint and 15 mg/ kg for dermal. This change in endpoint selection resulted in acceptable Margins of Exposure (MOEs) for orchard air-blast applications when using double layer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Furthermore, the Restricted Entry Intervals (REIs) were reduced (from 9 to 4 days for alfalfa, 8 to 5 days for pome and stone fruit and 10 to 9 days for citrus fruit). The Agency has also updated the formetanate HCl IRED including a Response to Comments memorandum and an updated label table. 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, formetanate HCl 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 formetanate HCl. There were already two public comment periods for formetanate HCl and this updated IRED document addresses all issues which were raised during earlier comment periods. The Agency therefore is issuing the updated IRED for formetanate HCl without an additional 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.’’ E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 20544 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 25, 2007 / Notices Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 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. [FR Doc. E7–7766 Filed 4–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 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: cprice-sewell on PRODPC61 with NOTICES 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. Jkt 211001 Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. 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? 15:21 Apr 24, 2007 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 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 BILLING CODE 6560–50–S PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 A. Does this Action Apply to Me? E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
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[Pages 20543-20544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7766]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0032; FRL-8124-3]


Formetanate Hydrochloride; Modification and Closure of Interim 
Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY:  This notice announces EPA's intention to modify certain risk 
mitigation measures that were imposed as a result of the 2006 Interim 
Reregistration Eligibility Decision (IRED) for the pesticide 
formetanate hydrochloride (HCl). EPA conducted this reassessment of the 
formetanate HCl IRED in response to comments received regarding 
endpoints chosen for the assessment. The Agency agreed that the 
toxicity endpoints fo human health risk assessment should be re-
evaluated. Hence, the resulting assessment modified the mitigation 
listed in the IRED. Therefore, on formetanate HCl labels, there will be 
no requirement for closed cabs for applicators using air-blast sprayers 
on orchard fruit and the Restricted Entry Intervals are modified for 
alfalfa (from 9 to 4 days), pome and stone fruit (from 8 to 5 days) and 
citrus fruit (from 10 to 9 days).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  James Parker, Special Review and 
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 306-0469; fax 
number: (703) 308-7070; e-mail address: parker.james@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. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

     1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0032. 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

A. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    In 2006, EPA issued an IRED for formetanate HCl under section 
4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA. Subsequent to publication of this IRED, the 
technical registrant submitted additional information and comments 
regarding the risk assessments. After reviewing comments received from 
the registrant (Gowan Company), regarding the use of bench mark dose 
(BMD) modeling as an appropriate method for selecting the inhalation 
toxicity endpoint and concerns for the dermal endpoint selected, the 
Agency reassessed and consequently modified its original dermal and 
inhalation points of departure of 0.1 mg/kg for inhalation and 10 mg/kg 
for dermal to 0.18 mg/kg for the inhalation endpoint and 15 mg/kg for 
dermal. This change in endpoint selection resulted in acceptable 
Margins of Exposure (MOEs) for orchard air-blast applications when 
using double layer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Furthermore, 
the Restricted Entry Intervals (REIs) were reduced (from 9 to 4 days 
for alfalfa, 8 to 5 days for pome and stone fruit and 10 to 9 days for 
citrus fruit). The Agency has also updated the formetanate HCl IRED 
including a Response to Comments memorandum and an updated label table.
    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, formetanate HCl 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 formetanate HCl.
     There were already two public comment periods for formetanate HCl 
and this updated IRED document addresses all issues which were raised 
during earlier comment periods. The Agency therefore is issuing the 
updated IRED for formetanate HCl without an additional 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.''

[[Page 20544]]

    Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 
21 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.
[FR Doc. E7-7766 Filed 4-24-07; 8:45 am]
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