Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities, 21261-21263 [E7-8180]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Notices docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (A) Background and Discussion Section 209(a) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (‘‘Act’’), 42 U.S.C. 7543(a), provides: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES No State or any political subdivision thereof shall adopt or attempt to enforce any standard relating to the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines subject to this part. No state shall require certification, inspection or any other approval relating to the control of emissions from any new motor vehicle or new motor vehicle engine as condition precedent to the initial retail sale, titling (if any), or registration of such motor vehicle, motor vehicle engine, or equipment. Section 209(b) of the Act requires the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for public hearing, to waive application of the prohibitions of section 209(a) for any state that has adopted standards (other than crankcase emission standards) for the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines prior to March 30, 1966, if the state determines that the state standards will be, in the aggregate, at least as protective of public health and welfare as applicable Federal standards. California is the only state that is qualified to seek and receive a waiver under section 209(b). The Administrator must grant a waiver unless he finds that (A) the determination of the state is arbitrary and capricious, (B) the state does not need the state standards to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions, or (C) the state standards and accompanying enforcement procedures are not consistent with section 202(a) of the Act. Previous decisions granting waivers of Federal preemption for motor vehicles have stated that State standards are inconsistent with section 202(a) if, for example, there is inadequate lead time to permit the development of the necessary technology giving appropriate consideration to the cost of compliance within that time period or if the Federal and State test procedures impose inconsistent certification procedures.1 1 To be consistent, the California certification procedures need not be identical to the Federal certification procedures. California procedures would be inconsistent, however, if manufacturers would be unable to meet the state and the Federal VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 CARB’s December 21, 2005, letter to the Administrator notified EPA that the CARB Board had adopted its GHG regulations at a public hearing on September 23–24, 2004 and subsequently California’s Office of Administrative Law approved the regulatory action on September 15, 2005. The amendment and adoption of regulations can be found at title 13, California Code of Regulations (CCR), sections 1900, 1961 and 1961.1. Please provide comment as to whether (a) California’s determination that its motor vehicle emission standards are, in the aggregate, at least as protective of public health and welfare as applicable Federal standards is arbitrary and capricious, (b) California needs such standards to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions, and (c) California’s standards and accompanying enforcement procedures are consistent with section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Within the context of these statutory criteria we also request comment on the following: (1) Given that the regulations referenced in the December 21, 2005, request letter relate to global climate change, should that have any effect on EPA’s evaluation of the criteria, and if so, in what manner; (2) whether the United States Supreme Court’s decision, issued on April 2, 2007 (549 U.S. llll(2007)), regarding the regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles under Title II of the Clean Air Act, is relevant to EPA’s evaluation of the three criteria, and if so, in what manner; and (3) whether the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) fuel economy provisions are relevant to EPA’s consideration of this petition or to CARB’s authority to implement its vehicle GHG regulations. Procedures for Public Participation In recognition that public hearings are designed to give interested parties an opportunity to participate in this proceeding, there are no adverse parties as such. Statements by participants will not be subject to cross-examination by other participants without special approval by the presiding officer. The presiding officer is authorized to strike from the record statements that he or she deems irrelevant or repetitious and to impose reasonable time limits on the duration of the statement of any participant. The Agency will make a verbatim record of the proceedings. Interested requirements with the same test vehicle in the course of the same test. See, e.g., 43 FR 32182 (July 25, 1978). PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21261 parties may arrange with the reporter at the hearing(s) to obtain a copy of the transcript at their own expense. EPA will keep the record open until June 15, 2007. Upon expiration of the comment period, the Administrator will render a decision on CARB’s request based on the record of the public hearing, relevant written submissions, and other information that he deems pertinent. Persons with comments containing proprietary information must distinguish such information from other comments to the greatest possible extent and label it as ‘‘Confidential Business Information’’ (CBI). If a person making comments wants EPA to base its decision in part on a submission labeled CBI, then a non-confidential version of the document that summarizes the key data or information should be submitted for the public docket. To ensure that proprietary information is not inadvertently placed in the docket, submissions containing such information should be sent directly to the contact person listed above and not to the public docket. Information covered by a claim of confidentiality will be disclosed by EPA only to the extent allowed and by the procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. If no claim of confidentiality accompanies the submission when EPA receives it, EPA will make it available to the public without further notice to the person making comments. Dated: April 24, 2007. William L. Wehrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. E7–8168 Filed 4–27–07; 2:09 pm] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0936; FRL-8124-5] Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 21262 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Notices number (PP) of interest, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to the assigned docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or email. The regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, select ‘‘Advanced Search,’’ then ‘‘Docket Search.’’ Insert VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 the docket ID number where indicated and select the ‘‘Submit’’ button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the 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 Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding 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 person listed at the end of the pesticide petition summary of interest. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. II. Docket ID Numbers When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table. PP Number Docket ID Number PP 7E7193 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0223 PP 6E7137 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0234 PP 6E7139 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0234 PP 7F7181 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0275 PP 6F7159 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007- 0280 III. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 82 / Monday, April 30, 2007 / Notices 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions is available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES New Exemptions from Tolerance 1. PP 7E7193. (Docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0223). Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the 1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl) amino]monosodium salt, polymer with ethenol and ethenyl acetate (CAS no. 107568-127) in or on all food commodities. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Bipin Gandhi, telephone number: (703) 308-8380; e-mail address: gandhi.bipin@epa.gov. 2. PP 7F7181. (Docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0275). E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, DuPont Crop Protection, 1090 Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711, proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of chlorantraniliprole, 3-bromo-N-[4chloro-2-methyl-6[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5carboxamide in or on food and feed commodities. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Kable (Bo) Davis, telephone number: (703) 3060415; e-mail address: davis.kable@epa.gov. New Tolerances 1. PPs 6E7137 and PP 6E7139. (Docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0234). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Apr 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the fungicide fluazinam in or on food commodities in PP 6E7137: Vegetable, legume, edible podded, subgroup 6A, except pea at 0.15 parts per million (ppm); Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 0.02 ppm; Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 0.01 ppm; and turnip, tops at 0.02 ppm. IR-4 also proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of fluazinam and its metabolite AMGT in or on food commodities: Bushberry subgroup 13B; berry, aronia; blueberry, lowbush; currant, buffalo; guava, chilean; barberry, European; cranberry, highbush; honeysuckle; jostaberry; Juneberry; lingonberry; currant, native; salal; and buckthorn, sea at 4.5 ppm. IR-4 proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of fluazinam in or on food commodities in PP 6E7139: Ginseng at 3.0 ppm; bean, dry at 0.01 ppm; and pea and bean, succulent shelled, subgroup 6B, except pea at 0.02 ppm. An analytical method using gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC-ECD) for the determination of fluazinam residues on beans (snap, lima, and dry), Brassica crops (broccoli, cabbage and mustard greens), ginseng and blueberry has been developed and validated. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number: (703) 308-3194; e-mail address: brothers.shaja@epa.gov. 2. PP 6F7159. (Docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0280). Bayer CropScience, 2 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide clothianidin in or on food commodities: Beet, sugar, root at 0.02 ppm; beet, sugar, tops at 0.04 ppm; and beets, sugar, molasses at 0.06 ppm. In plants and plant products, the residue of concern parent clothianidin can be determined using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) detection. In an extraction efficiency testing, the plant residues method has also demonstrated the ability to extract aged clothianidin residue. Although the plant residues LCMS/MS method is highly suitable for enforcement method, an L C-Ultraviolet (UV) method has also been developed which is suitable for enforcement monitoring purposes in all relevant matrices. Contact: Kable (Bo) Davis, telephone number: (703) 306-0415; email address: davis.kable@epa.gov. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21263 and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: April 16, 2007. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–8180 Filed 4–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0199; FRL-8124-7] S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6trimethyl-4-oxo-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)-3methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid for Use in or on Grapes; Notice of Filing to Establish a Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0199 and the pesticide petition number (PP), by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-20070199. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 82 (Monday, April 30, 2007)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0936; FRL-8124-5]


Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide 
Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide 
petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations 
for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number and the pesticide petition

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number (PP) of interest, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal:  https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South 
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only 
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special 
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The 
Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to the assigned docket ID number 
and the pesticide petition number of interest. EPA's policy is that all 
comments received will be included in the docket without change and may 
be made available on-line at https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided, unless the comment includes information 
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit 
information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through 
regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an 
``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your 
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of 
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without 
going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be 
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is 
placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit 
an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and 
other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk 
or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical 
difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be 
able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of 
special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects 
or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index 
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket 
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the 
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov 
website to view the docket index or access available documents. 
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly 
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted 
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available 
only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available 
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in 
hard copy, at the 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 
Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The person listed at the end of the 
pesticide petition summary of interest.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. 
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides 
a guide for readers regarding 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 person listed at the end of the pesticide petition 
summary of interest.

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.

II. Docket ID Numbers

    When submitting comments, please use the docket ID number and the 
pesticide petition number of interest, as shown in the table.


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                 PP Number                        Docket ID Number
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PP 7E7193                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0223
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PP 6E7137                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0234
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PP 6E7139                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0234
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PP 7F7181                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0275
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PP 6F7159                                   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007- 0280
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III. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    EPA is printing notice of the filing of pesticide petitions 
received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
(FFDCA), 21 U.S.C.

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346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 
CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food 
commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described 
in this notice contain data or information regarding the elements set 
forth in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated 
the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data 
support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data may be 
needed before EPA rules on these pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions 
included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a 
docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the 
petitions is available on-line at https://www.regulations.gov.

New Exemptions from Tolerance

    1. PP 7E7193. (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0223). Keller and 
Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, 
proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance 
for residues of the 1-propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-
propenyl) amino]-monosodium salt, polymer with ethenol and ethenyl 
acetate (CAS no. 107568-12-7) in or on all food commodities. Because 
this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is 
required. Contact: Bipin Gandhi, telephone number: (703) 308-8380; e-
mail address: gandhi.bipin@epa.gov.
    2. PP 7F7181. (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0275). E. I. DuPont 
de Nemours and Company, DuPont Crop Protection, 1090 Elkton Road, 
Newark, DE 19711, proposes to establish an exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance for residues of chlorantraniliprole, 3-
bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3-
chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide in or on food and feed 
commodities. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from 
the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no 
analytical method is required. Contact: Kable (Bo) Davis, telephone 
number: (703) 306-0415; e-mail address: davis.kable@epa.gov.

New Tolerances

    1. PPs 6E7137 and PP 6E7139. (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-
0234). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road 
East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes to establish a 
tolerance for residues of the fungicide fluazinam in or on food 
commodities in PP 6E7137: Vegetable, legume, edible podded, subgroup 
6A, except pea at 0.15 parts per million (ppm); Brassica, leafy greens, 
subgroup 5B at 0.02 ppm; Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 0.01 
ppm; and turnip, tops at 0.02 ppm. IR-4 also proposes to establish a 
tolerance for residues of fluazinam and its metabolite AMGT in or on 
food commodities: Bushberry subgroup 13B; berry, aronia; blueberry, 
lowbush; currant, buffalo; guava, chilean; barberry, European; 
cranberry, highbush; honeysuckle; jostaberry; Juneberry; lingonberry; 
currant, native; salal; and buckthorn, sea at 4.5 ppm. IR-4 proposes to 
establish a tolerance for residues of fluazinam in or on food 
commodities in PP 6E7139: Ginseng at 3.0 ppm; bean, dry at 0.01 ppm; 
and pea and bean, succulent shelled, subgroup 6B, except pea at 0.02 
ppm. An analytical method using gas chromatography with electron 
capture detection (GC-ECD) for the determination of fluazinam residues 
on beans (snap, lima, and dry), Brassica crops (broccoli, cabbage and 
mustard greens), ginseng and blueberry has been developed and 
validated. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, telephone number: (703) 308-
3194; e-mail address: brothers.shaja@epa.gov.
    2. PP 6F7159. (Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0280). Bayer 
CropScience, 2 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide 
clothianidin in or on food commodities: Beet, sugar, root at 0.02 ppm; 
beet, sugar, tops at 0.04 ppm; and beets, sugar, molasses at 0.06 ppm. 
In plants and plant products, the residue of concern parent 
clothianidin can be determined using high performance liquid 
chromatography (HPLC) with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (MS/
MS) detection. In an extraction efficiency testing, the plant residues 
method has also demonstrated the ability to extract aged clothianidin 
residue. Although the plant residues LC-MS/MS method is highly suitable 
for enforcement method, an L C-Ultraviolet (UV) method has also been 
developed which is suitable for enforcement monitoring purposes in all 
relevant matrices. Contact: Kable (Bo) Davis, telephone number: (703) 
306-0415; e-mail address: davis.kable@epa.gov.

List of Subjects

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


    Dated: April 16, 2007.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. E7-8180 Filed 4-27-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-S
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