Chloropicrin, Dazomet, 1,3-Dichloropropene, Metam potassium, Metam sodium, and Methyl bromide; Extension of Comment Periods, 34006-34007 [E7-11796]

Download as PDF 34006 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 20, 2007 / Notices Immediately following this workshop, EPA is sponsoring a workshop entitled ‘‘Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur (NOX/ SOX) Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Workshop.’’ These workshops are being held in close coordination because EPA has recognized that some overlap is likely in the issues discussed and areas of expertise involved in the review of secondary standards for PM, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX), and Sulfur Oxides (SOX). Dated: June 14, 2007. P.W. Preuss, Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. E7–11959 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0847; FRL–8123–4] Colorado State Plan for Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides; Notice of Approval Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of December 22, 2006, EPA issued a notice announcing its intent to approve an amended Colorado State Plan for the certification of applicators of restricted use pesticides contingent upon Colorado’s promulgation of appropriate revised State Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Colorado Pesticide Applicators’ Act by January 1, 2007. In that notice, EPA solicited comments from the public on the proposed action to approve the amended Colorado State Plan. The amended Certification Plan Colorado submitted to EPA contained several statutory, regulatory, and programmatic changes to its current Certification Plan. The proposed amendments provide details for the certification of both private and commercial pesticide applicators and subsequent enforcement of pesticide laws and regulations pursuant to the Colorado Pesticide Applicator’s Act. In addition, the amended State Plan adds three new commercial pesticide applicator subcategories. No comments were received in response to that Federal Register notice and Colorado promulgated the appropriate revised State Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Colorado Pesticide Applicators’ Act on January 1, 2007. Therefore, EPA VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 hereby approves the amended Colorado State Plan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peg Perreault, EPA Region 8, Pollution Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxics Program, 8P–P3T, 1595 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202–1129; telephone number: (303) 312–6286; e-mail address: perreault.peg@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those involved in agriculture and anyone involved with the distribution and application of pesticides for agricultural purposes. Others involved with pesticides in a non-agricultural setting may also be affected. In addition, it may be of interest to others, such as, those persons who are or may be required to conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 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– OPPT–2006–0847. 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 facility 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. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is approving the amended Colorado State Certification Plan. This approval is based upon EPA’s review of PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Colorado State Plan and finding it in compliance with FIFRA and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 171. Further, there were no public comments submitted in response to the earlier Federal Register notice (71 FR 77014) (FRL–8102–8) soliciting comments and Colorado promulgated the appropriate revised State Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of Colorado Pesticide Applicators’ Act. Therefore, the amended Colorado State Certification Plan is hereby approved. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Education, Pests and pesticides. Dated: May 30, 2007. Robert E. Roberts, Regional Administrator, Region 8. [FR Doc. E7–11945 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0501; FRL–8136–5] Chloropicrin,Dazomet, 1,3Dichloropropene, Metam potassium, Metam sodium, and Methyl bromide; Extension of Comment Periods Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Extension of comment periods. SUMMARY: EPA issued five notices in the Federal Register of May 2, 2007, announcing the availability and seeking comments on EPA’s revised human health risk assessments for the fumigants chloropicrin, dazomet, 1,3dichloropropene, metam potassium, metam sodium, and methyl bromide. This notice announces EPA’s decision to extend the comment period from July 2, 2007 to September 3, 2007, for the five actions. Comments, identified by the applicable docket identification number (see the May 2, 2007 notices) must now be received on or before September 3, 2007. DATES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: The applicable contact persons listed in the Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 20, 2007 / Notices I. General Information List of Subjects A. Does this Action Apply to Me? Environmental protection, Fumigants, Pesticides and pests. The Agency included in the notices of May 2, 2007, a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in the Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007. Dated: June 13, 2007. Peter Caulkins, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–11796 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S B. How Can I Access Electronic Copies of this Document? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY In addition to accessing an electronic copy of this Federal Register document through the electronic docket athttps:// www.regulations.gov, you may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0431; FRL–8135–4] II. What Action is EPA taking? This document extends the public comment periods for the fumigants chloropicrin, dazomet, 1,3dichloropropene, metam potassium, metam sodium, and methyl bromide established in the Federal Register issued on May 2, 2007 (72 FR 24290, FRL–8127–7), (72 FR 24292, FRL–8126– 7), (72 FR 24294, FRL–8124–8), (72 FR 24295, FRL–8125–9), and (72 FR 24297, FRL–8125–7). In those documents, EPA announced the availability of the risk assessments and opened 60–day public comment periods. EPA is hereby extending the comment periods, which were set to end on July 2, 2007 to September 3, 2007. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES III. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? Section 4(g)(2) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (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. Further provisions are made to allow a public comment period. However, the Administrator may extend the comment period if additional time for comment is requested. In this case, Grimmway Farms; Certis U.S.A., L.L.C; Washington Minor Crops Association; Washington State Potato Commission; Amalgamated Sugar Company; Methyl Bromide Industry Task Force; the Idaho Potato Growers Association; and other individuals have requested additional time to develop comments. The Agency believes that an additional 60 days is warranted. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 Mefluidide Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide mefluidide, and opens a public comment period on these documents. The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for mefluidide through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration decisions. This is Phase 3 of the process. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0431, 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 Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, 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 telephone number is (703) 305– 5805. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34007 Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0431. 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 Federal 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 email 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 web site 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 form. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34006-34007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11796]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0501; FRL-8136-5]


Chloropicrin,Dazomet, 1,3-Dichloropropene, Metam potassium, Metam 
sodium, and Methyl bromide; Extension of Comment Periods

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of comment periods.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued five notices in the Federal Register of May 2, 
2007, announcing the availability and seeking comments on EPA's revised 
human health risk assessments for the fumigants chloropicrin, dazomet, 
1,3-dichloropropene, metam potassium, metam sodium, and methyl bromide. 
This notice announces EPA's decision to extend the comment period from 
July 2, 2007 to September 3, 2007, for the five actions.

DATES: Comments, identified by the applicable docket identification 
number (see the May 2, 2007 notices) must now be received on or before 
September 3, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES 
in the Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The applicable contact persons listed 
in the Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the notices of May 2, 2007, a list of those 
who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions 
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, 
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in the 
Federal Register documents of May 2, 2007.

B. How Can I Access Electronic Copies of this Document?

    In addition to accessing an electronic copy of this Federal 
Register document through the electronic docket athttps://
www.regulations.gov, you may access this Federal Register document 
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. What Action is EPA taking?

    This document extends the public comment periods for the fumigants 
chloropicrin, dazomet, 1,3-dichloropropene, metam potassium, metam 
sodium, and methyl bromide established in the Federal Register issued 
on May 2, 2007 (72 FR 24290, FRL-8127-7), (72 FR 24292, FRL-8126-7), 
(72 FR 24294, FRL-8124-8), (72 FR 24295, FRL-8125-9), and (72 FR 24297, 
FRL-8125-7). In those documents, EPA announced the availability of the 
risk assessments and opened 60-day public comment periods. EPA is 
hereby extending the comment periods, which were set to end on July 2, 
2007 to September 3, 2007.

III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    Section 4(g)(2) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (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. Further provisions are made to allow a 
public comment period. However, the Administrator may extend the 
comment period if additional time for comment is requested. In this 
case, Grimmway Farms; Certis U.S.A., L.L.C; Washington Minor Crops 
Association; Washington State Potato Commission; Amalgamated Sugar 
Company; Methyl Bromide Industry Task Force; the Idaho Potato Growers 
Association; and other individuals have requested additional time to 
develop comments. The Agency believes that an additional 60 days is 
warranted.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Fumigants, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: June 13, 2007.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-11796 Filed 6-19-07; 8:45 am]
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