Plant-Incorporated Protectants; Potential Revisions to Current Production Regulations; Extension of Comment Period, 28911 [E7-9847]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 23, 2007 / Proposed Rules [Revise item c as follows:] c. The Move Update standard is met when an address used on a mailpiece in a mailing at any class of mail is updated with an approved method in 3.6.2, and the same address is used in a First-Class Mail mailing within 95 days after the address has been updated. * * * * * 440 Rates and Eligibility * * * * Move Update Standard cprice-sewell on PROD1PC71 with PROPOSALS 3.9.1 Basic Standards The Move Update standard is a means of reducing the number of mailpieces in a mailing that require forwarding, return, or discard by the periodic matching of a mailer’s address records with customer-filed change-of-address orders received and maintained by the USPS. For the purposes of this standard, ‘‘address’’ means a specific address associated with a specific occupant name. Addresses subject to the Move Update standard must meet these requirements: a. Each address and associated occupant name used on the mailpieces in a mailing must be updated within 95 days before the mailing date, with one of the USPS-approved methods in 3.9.2. b. Each individual address in the mailing is subject to the Move Update standard. c. The Move Update standard is met when an address used on a mailpiece in a mailing at any class of mail is updated with an approved method in 3.9.2, and the same address is used in a Standard Mail mailing within 95 days after the address has been updated. d. Except for mail bearing an alternative address format, addresses used on pieces claiming Standard Mail rates, regardless of any required surcharge, must meet the Move Update standard. 3.9.2 USPS-Approved Methods The following methods are authorized for meeting the Move Update standard: a. Address Change Service (ACS). b. National Change of Address Linkage System (NCOALink). c. Ancillary service endorsements under 507.1.5.3, Standard Mail, except ‘‘Forwarding Service Requested.’’ 3.9.3 Mailer Certification The mailer’s signature on the postage statement certifies that the Move Update VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 May 22, 2007 Jkt 211001 I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY B. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? BILLING CODE 7710–12–P * * * * [Add new item 3.9 as follows:] 3.9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agency identified in the ANPRM those who may be potentially affected by that action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. * 3.0 Basic Standards for Standard Mail Parcels * Neva Watson, Attorney, Legislative. [FR Doc. E7–9881 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] number: (202) 564–4146; fax number: (202) 564–8502; e-mail address: howie.stephen@epa.gov. 40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, and 174 Standard Mail 443 standard has been met for each address in the corresponding mailing presented to the USPS. * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 if our proposal is adopted. 28911 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–1003; FRL–8132–1] RIN 2070–AJ32 Plant-Incorporated Protectants; Potential Revisions to Current Production Regulations; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); extension of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for an ANPRM document concerning potential revisions to current production regulations for producers of plantincorporated protectants (PIPs) published in the Federal Register of April 4, 2007. This document extends the comment period for an additional 30 days. The comment period is extended because EPA received a request from the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO), the association representing State pesticide regulatory officials. The extended comment period will allow State regulators to consider the ANPRM at the State-FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) national meeting June 25–26, 2007, and submit comments representing the consensus of their membership. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the ANPRM published in the Federal Register of April 4, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Howie, Hazard Assessment Coordination and Policy Division, Office of Science Coordination and Policy, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 To submit comments, or access the public docket, follow the detailed instructions provided in Unit I.B of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the April 4, 2007 ANPRM. II. What Action is EPA Taking? This document extends the comment period established in the ANPRM published in the Federal Register of April 4, 2007 (72 FR 16312) (FRL–8118– 2). In that document, EPA stated that it is considering amendments to the current pesticide establishment and production regulations promulgated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and to other related FIFRA regulations as needed for producers of PIPs. EPA is extending the comment period, which expires on June 13, 2007, for an additional 30 days. The new comment period ends on July 13, 2007. The comment period is extended because EPA received a request from the AAPCO, the association representing State pesticide regulatory officials. The extended comment period will allow State regulators to consider the ANPRM at the State-FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) national meeting June 25–26, 2007, and submit comments representing the consensus of their membership. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, 174 Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Plant-incorporated protectants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: May 15, 2007. James B. Gulliford, Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E7–9847 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S E:\FR\FM\23MYP1.SGM 23MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 28911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-9847]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, and 174

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-1003; FRL-8132-1]
RIN 2070-AJ32


Plant-Incorporated Protectants; Potential Revisions to Current 
Production Regulations; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM); extension of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for an ANPRM document 
concerning potential revisions to current production regulations for 
producers of plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) published in the 
Federal Register of April 4, 2007. This document extends the comment 
period for an additional 30 days. The comment period is extended 
because EPA received a request from the Association of American 
Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO), the association representing State 
pesticide regulatory officials. The extended comment period will allow 
State regulators to consider the ANPRM at the State-FIFRA Issues 
Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) national meeting June 25-26, 
2007, and submit comments representing the consensus of their 
membership.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 13, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the ANPRM published in the Federal Register of April 4, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Howie, Hazard Assessment 
Coordination and Policy Division, Office of Science Coordination and 
Policy, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-4146; fax 
number: (202) 564-8502; e-mail address: howie.stephen@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency identified in the ANPRM those who may be potentially 
affected by that 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. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    To submit comments, or access the public docket, follow the 
detailed instructions provided in Unit I.B of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of the April 4, 2007 ANPRM.

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

    This document extends the comment period established in the ANPRM 
published in the Federal Register of April 4, 2007 (72 FR 16312) (FRL-
8118-2). In that document, EPA stated that it is considering amendments 
to the current pesticide establishment and production regulations 
promulgated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide 
Act (FIFRA), and to other related FIFRA regulations as needed for 
producers of PIPs. EPA is extending the comment period, which expires 
on June 13, 2007, for an additional 30 days. The new comment period 
ends on July 13, 2007. The comment period is extended because EPA 
received a request from the AAPCO, the association representing State 
pesticide regulatory officials. The extended comment period will allow 
State regulators to consider the ANPRM at the State-FIFRA Issues 
Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) national meeting June 25-26, 
2007, and submit comments representing the consensus of their 
membership.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 167, 168, 169, 172, 174

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Plant-incorporated 
protectants, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.


    Dated: May 15, 2007.
James B. Gulliford,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic 
Substances.
[FR Doc. E7-9847 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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