Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities, 44521-44523 [E7-15485]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices 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. What Action is the Agency Taking? EPA is printing notice of the filing of a pesticide petition received under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 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 petition described in this notice contains 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 supports granting of the pesticide petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on this pesticide petition. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition included in this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this petition is available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov. Amendment to Existing Tolerance sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES PP 7F7170. Agrofresh Inc., 100 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2399, proposes to amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 180.1220 for residues of the biochemical pesticide, 1Methylcyclopropene in outdoor preharvest use in or on fruits and vegetables. Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:14 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 Dated: July 25, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–15114 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0570; FRL–8139–7] 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 September 7, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0570 and the pesticide petition 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 EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0570 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 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44521 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 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 persons 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 E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 44522 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices 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. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:14 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 7F7192Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ae insect control protein(vector pTEM12) in cotton EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0573 PP 7E7205Aspergillus flavus AF36 on corn EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0545 PP 7F7212Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 insect control protein (vector pNOV1300) in corn EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0574 PP 7F7216Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa19 insect control protein (vector pCOT1) in cotton EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0575 PP 7F7186Ammonium Salts of Fatty Acids EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0571 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. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. A. New Temporary Exemptions from Tolerance 1. PP 7F7192. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0573). Bayer CropScience LP, P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectant, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ae insect control protein (vector pTEM12), in or on food commodity cotton. Because this petition is a request for a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Sharlene Matten, telephone number: (703) 605– 0514; e-mail address: matten.sharlene@epa.gov. 2. PP 7F7212. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0574). Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 Cornwallis Rd., P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plantincorporated protectant, Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 insect control protein (vector pNOV1300), in or on food commodity corn. Because this petition is a request for a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Alan Reynolds, telephone number: (703) 605–0515; e-mail address:reynolds.alan@epa.gov. 3. PP 7F7216. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0575). Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 Cornwallis Rd., P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the plantincorporated protectant, Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa19 insect control protein (vector pCOT1), in or on food commodity cotton. Because this petition E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 8, 2007 / Notices is a request for a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Alan Reynolds, telephone number: (703) 605–0515; e-mail address: reynolds.alan@epa.gov. B. Amendment to Existing Tolerance Exemption PP 7E7205. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0545). IR–4, Rutgers University, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540, on behalf of Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council, 3721 East Wier Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040–2933, proposes to amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 180.1206 for residues of the fungicide, Aspergillus flavus AF36 to include a temporary exemption from tolerance in or on the food commodity corn. Because this petition is a request for a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Shanaz Bacchus, telephone number: (703) 308–8097; e-mail address: bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov. C. New Exemption from Tolerance PP 7F7186. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2007– 0571). Falcon Lab, LLC., 1103 Norbee Dr., Wilmington, DE 19803, (petition submitted by Forster and Associates Consulting, LLC, 230 Steeplechase Circle, Wilmington, DE 19808), proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide, Ammonium Salts of Fatty Acids, 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: Raderrio Wilkins, telephone number: (703) 308–1259; e-mail address: wilkins.raderrio@epa.gov. List of Subjects sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: July 26, 2007. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E7–15485 Filed 8–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:14 Aug 07, 2007 Jkt 211001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8451–6] Operator Training Grant Guidelines for States; Solid Waste Disposal Act, Subtitle I, as Amended by Title XV, Subtitle B of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: By this notice, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) is advising the public that EPA is issuing the operator training grant guidelines for states that receive underground storage tank (UST) funds from EPA. In this notice, EPA is publishing the operator training grant guidelines in their entirety. In addition, EPA will subsequently make the guidelines available on EPA’s Web site. EPA developed the operator training grant guidelines as required by Section 9010 of Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by Section 1524 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DATES: EPA is notifying the public via this notice that the operator training grant guidelines are available as of August 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: In addition to publishing the operator training grant guidelines here, EPA will post the operator training grant guidelines on our Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/oust/fedlaws/ epact_05.htm#Final. You may also obtain paper copies from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP), EPA’s publications distribution warehouse. You may request copies from NSCEP by calling 1–800–490–9198; writing to U.S. EPA/NSCEP, Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242–0419; or faxing your request to NSCEP at 301–604–3408. Ask for: Grant Guidelines to States for Implementing the Operator Training Provision of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPA 510–R– 07–005, August 2007). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim R. Smith, EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks, at smith.timr@epa.gov or (703) 603–7158. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Title XV, Subtitle B of this act, titled the Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2005, contains amendments to Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. This is the first federal legislative change for the underground storage tank (UST) program since its inception over PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44523 20 years ago. The UST provisions of the law significantly affect federal and state UST programs, require major changes to the programs, and are aimed at further reducing UST releases to our environment. Among other things, the UST provisions of the Energy Policy Act require that states receiving funding under Subtitle I comply with certain requirements contained in the law. OUST worked, and is continuing to work, with its partners to develop grant guidelines that EPA regional tank programs will incorporate into states’ grant agreements. The guidelines will provide states that receive UST funds with specific requirements, based on the UST provisions of the Energy Policy Act, for their state UST programs. Sections 9010(a) and (b) of Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by Section 1524 of the Energy Policy Act, require EPA to publish guidelines that establish training requirements for three distinct classes of UST system operators and require states to develop state-specific training requirements consistent with the guidelines. As a result of that requirement, EPA worked with states and other UST stakeholders to develop the operator training grant guidelines. In April 2007, EPA published in the Federal Register a draft of the operator training grant guidelines. EPA considered comments and today is publishing the operator training grant guidelines. EPA will incorporate these guidelines into grant agreements between EPA and states. States receiving funds from EPA for their UST programs must comply with the UST provisions of the Energy Policy Act and will be subject to action by EPA under 40 CFR 31.43 if they fail to comply with the guidelines. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews: Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this action is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ and is therefore not subject to OMB review. Because this grant action is not subject to notice and comment requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute, it is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Section 601 et.) or Sections 202 and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1999 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104–4). In addition, this action does not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Although this action does create new binding legal requirements, such requirements do not substantially and directly affect tribes under Executive Order 13175 (63 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). Although this grant action does not have significant federalism implications E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0570; FRL-8139-7]


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 September 7, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0570 and the pesticide petition 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 EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0570 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 persons 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

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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 7F7192-Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ae     EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0573
 insect control protein(vector pTEM12) in
 cotton
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PP 7E7205-Aspergillus flavus AF36 on corn   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0545
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PP 7F7212-Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0574
 insect control protein (vector pNOV1300)
 in corn
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PP 7F7216-Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa19   EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0575
 insect control protein (vector pCOT1) in
 cotton
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PP 7F7186-Ammonium Salts of Fatty Acids     EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0571
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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. 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.

A. New Temporary Exemptions from Tolerance

    1. PP 7F7192. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0573). Bayer CropScience LP, P.O. 
Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectant, Bacillus 
thuringiensis Cry2Ae insect control protein (vector pTEM12), in or on 
food commodity cotton. Because this petition is a request for a 
temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without 
numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: 
Sharlene Matten, telephone number: (703) 605-0514; e-mail address: 
matten.sharlene@epa.gov.
    2. PP 7F7212. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0574). Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 
Cornwallis Rd., P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectant, Bacillus 
thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 insect control protein (vector pNOV1300), in or 
on food commodity corn. Because this petition is a request for a 
temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without 
numerical limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Alan 
Reynolds, telephone number: (703) 605-0515; e-mail 
address:reynolds.alan@epa.gov.
    3. PP 7F7216. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0575). Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 3054 
Cornwallis Rd., P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 
proposes to establish a temporary exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for residues of the plant-incorporated protectant, Bacillus 
thuringiensis Vip3Aa19 insect control protein (vector pCOT1), in or on 
food commodity cotton. Because this petition

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is a request for a temporary exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance without numerical limitations, no analytical method is 
required. Contact: Alan Reynolds, telephone number: (703) 605-0515; e-
mail address: reynolds.alan@epa.gov.

B. Amendment to Existing Tolerance Exemption

     PP 7E7205. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0545). IR-4, Rutgers University, 500 
College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540, on behalf of 
Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council, 3721 East Wier Ave., 
Phoenix, AZ 85040-2933, proposes to amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 
180.1206 for residues of the fungicide, Aspergillus flavus AF36 to 
include a temporary exemption from tolerance in or on the food 
commodity corn. Because this petition is a request for a temporary 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical 
limitations, no analytical method is required. Contact: Shanaz Bacchus, 
telephone number: (703) 308-8097; e-mail address: 
bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov.

C. New Exemption from Tolerance

    PP 7F7186. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0571). Falcon Lab, LLC., 1103 Norbee 
Dr., Wilmington, DE 19803, (petition submitted by Forster and 
Associates Consulting, LLC, 230 Steeplechase Circle, Wilmington, DE 
19808), proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide, Ammonium Salts of 
Fatty Acids, 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: 
Raderrio Wilkins, telephone number: (703) 308-1259; e-mail address: 
wilkins.raderrio@epa.gov.

List of Subjects

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

    Dated: July 26, 2007.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
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