Notice of Withdrawal of 14 Tolerance Petitions, 29509-29511 [E8-11393]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 21, 2008 / Notices Unless a request is withdrawn by the registrant within 30 days of publication of this notice, or if the Agency determines that there are substantive comments that warrant further review of this request, an order will be issued canceling and amending the affected registrations. TABLE 1. — DISULFOTON PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS WITH PENDING REQUESTS FOR AMENDMENT Product Name Delete From Label 264723 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES Registration Number Di-Syston 15G Broccoli, Potato, Wheat, Barley, Ornamentals (commercial uses) Company V. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request and Considerations for Reregistration of Disulfoton Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation must submit such withdrawal in writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, postmarked before June 20, 2008. This written withdrawal of the request for cancellation will apply only to the applicable FIFRA section 6(f)(1) request listed in this notice. If the products(s) have been subject to a previous cancellation action, the effective date of cancellation and all other provisions of any earlier cancellation action are controlling. Bayer CropSciences VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks In response to this request for termination of certain uses, the Agency proposes to issue an order which would include the following provisions for the treatment of any existing stocks of the products identified or referenced in Table 1. If the request for voluntary 264Di-Syston Potato, Bayer 734 8 EC Wheat, CropStermination of certain uses is granted as Barley ciences discussed in unit 3, the Agency intends to issue a cancellation order that would 264Di-Syston Potato, Bayer allow the registrant to sell and distribute 725 TechWheat, CropSsuch existing stocks for six months from nical Barley ciences the date of the cancellation order and allow persons other than the registrant Table 2 of this unit includes the name to continue to sell and/or use existing and address of record for the registrant stocks of products with previously of the products listed in Table 1 of this approved labeling that includes the unit. discontinued uses, until such stocks are exhausted, provided that such use is TABLE 2. — REGISTRANT REQUESTING consistent with the terms of the VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION AND/OR previously approved labeling on, or that AMENDMENTS accompanied, the associated products. Generally, orders effecting requested EPA Company Company Name and Adcancellations permit a registrant to sell Number dress or distribute existing stocks for one year after the date the cancellation request 264 Bayer CropSciences, was received. In this case however, the 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Agency has determined that six months Research Triangle Park, will allow sufficient time for the NC 27709 registrant to sell or distribute existing stocks. The decision to phase out IV. What is the Agency’s Authority for disulfoton usage on wheat, barley, and Taking this Action? potatoes by 2005 was announced in the Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that 2002 RED. The technical registrant initially announced their voluntary a registrant of a pesticide product may cancellation of Di-Syston 15G use on at any time request that any of its broccoli in a letter dated September 30, pesticide registrations be canceled or amended to terminate one or more uses. 2004. Given the amount of time that has elapsed since these events, the Agency FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish has determined it is unnecessary to provide the registrant one year to sell or a notice of receipt of any such request distribute existing stocks. Consequently, in the Federal Register. Thereafter, the cancellation order will permit the following the public comment period, registrant to sell or distribute existing the Administrator may approve such a stocks for six months after the date the request. cancellation order is issued. This policy is in accordance with the Agency’s VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:18 May 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29509 statement of policy as prescribed in the Federal Register of June 26, 1991 (56 FR 29362) (FRL–3846–4). Exceptions to this general rule will also be made if a product poses a risk concern, or is in noncompliance with reregistration requirements, or is subject to a data callin. In all cases, product-specific disposition dates will be given in the cancellation orders. The Agency intends to publish the final cancellation order in the Federal Register. Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products which are currently in the United States and which have been packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the cancellation action. Unless the provisions of an earlier order apply, existing stocks already in the hands of dealers or users can be distributed, sold, or used legally until they are exhausted, provided that such further sale and use comply with the EPA-approved label and labeling of the affected product. Exception to these general rules will be made in specific cases when more stringent restrictions on sale, distribution, or use of the products or their ingredients have already been imposed, as in a Special Review action, or where the Agency has identified significant potential risk concerns associated with a particular chemical. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: May 13, 2008. Peter Caulkins, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E8–11325 Filed 5–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0075; FRL–8350–7] Notice of Withdrawal of 14 Tolerance Petitions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing 14 pesticide petitions because the petitioners either voluntarily withdrew their petitions, or the petitions were administratively withdrawn by EPA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Martin, Registration Division (7505P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 29510 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 21, 2008 / Notices Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–2857; fax number: (703) 305–0599; e-mail address: martin.kathleen@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? Although this action only applies to the registrants in question, it is directed to the public in general. Since various individuals or entities may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you have any questions regarding this action, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES 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– OPP–2008–0075. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket 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 announcing that 10 petitioners representing 14 petitions, B2E Corporation (7E4907); BASF Corporation (3E4216); Conn and Smith, Inc. (7E4794); Ecolab Inc. (9E5081, 9E5086, 9E6014); Falcon Lab LLC (3E6789); Firmenich Incorporated (6E4759); Hercon Environmental Corporation (7E4918); Huntsman Corporation (8E4992); Keller and Heckman LLP (4E6861, 5E6907, 5E6952); and Synagro Technologies (6E4732), have withdrawn their petitions to amend 40 CFR part 180 to exempt residues of inert ingredients, as provided for under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a. 1. PP 3E4216 (Blankophor BBH). In 2007, the petitioner now BASF Corporation, P.O. Box 13528, Research VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:18 May 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 Triangle Part, NC 27709–3528, requested that PP 3E4216 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of May 16, 1997 (62 FR 27025) (FRL–5717–8), which announced American Cyanamid Company, Agricultural Research Division, P.O. Box 400, Princeton, NJ 08543–0400, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 3E4216). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 exempting the residues of 2,2’-(1,2ethenediyl)bis[5-[[4-[bis(2hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-phenylamino]1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]benzenesulfonate from the requirement of a tolerance when used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant and UV absorber/ protectant) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops. 2. PP 3E6789 (ammonium nonanoate). Falcon Lab LLC, requested that PP 3E6789 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of March 17, 2004 (69 FR 12670) (FRL–7343–5), which announced Falcon Lab LLC, 1103 Norbee Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 3E6789). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for ammonium nonanoate in or on all raw agricultural commodities. 3. PP 4E6861 (amphoteric surfactant). In 2007, Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of Tomah3, requested that PP 4E6861 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of February 10, 2005 (70 FR 7103) (FRL–7695–9), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc., 337 Vincent St., P.O. Box 388, Milton, WI 53563–0388, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 4E6861). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the use of any member of the class of amphoteric surfactant inert ingredients described as [beta-alanine, N-(2carboxyethyl)-N-[3polyoxaalkylalkoxy)propyl]-, (mono- or disodium salt) and polyalkoxy, a-[3[bis(2-carboxyethyl)amino]propyl]-walkoxy, (mono- or disodium salt), containing 0 to 20 repeating alkoxy/ polylalkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, butoxy-) and 6 to 21 carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched alkyloxy- chain; also known as alkyl ether amine dicarboxyethyl sodium salts in or on all raw agricultural commodities and food. 4. PP 5E6907 (aluminum-magnesium hydroxy carbonate). In 2007, Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC, requested that PP 5E6907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 20, 2005 (70 FR 2054) (FRL–7703–9), which announced Keller and Heckman LLP’s submission of a pesticide petition (PP 5E6907). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for aluminum-magnesium hydroxy carbonate (CAS No. 85585–93– 9) when used in the formulation process for antimicrobial pesticides used on food–contact surfaces and in water that contacts raw agricultural commodities postharvest. 5. PP 5E6952 (ether amines). In 2007, Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of Tomah3, requested that PP 5E6952 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of July 20, 2005 (70 FR 41726) (FRL–7722–2), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc.’s, 337 Vincent St., P.O. Box 388, Milton, WI 53563– 0388, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 5E6952). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the use of any member of the class of alkoxylated surfactant inert ingredients described as 1–propanamine, N,N-polyoxaalkyl-, [3(X-alky)oxy]polyoxaalkyl (derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha], [alpha]’(imino)bis[[omega]-hydroxy-, N-[3-[(Xalkyl)oxy]polyoxaalkyl]propyl (derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3-N,Nbis(polyoxaalkyl)]amino]propyl][omega]-hydroxy-monoalkyl ethers; or polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3[bis(hydroxyalkyl)amino]propyl][omega]-hydroxy-, ether with [alpha]hydro-[omega]-hydroxypolyalkoxy (1:2), monoalkyl ethers containing 0 to 20 internal repeating alkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, or acetoxy-); 1 to 14 terminal repeating alkoxy units (ethoxy-or propoxy-); and 6 to 22 carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched alkyloxychain, in or on the all raw agricultural commodities and food. 6. PP 6E4732 (granulite). In 2007, the petitioner now Synagro Technologies, Inc., 3501 Asiatic Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226, requested that PP 6E4732 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 29, 1998 (63 FR 23438) (FRL–5783–4), which announced Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc.’s, 8201 Eastern Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21224, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4732). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 21, 2008 / Notices requirement of a tolerance for biosolids in or on the raw agricultural commodity granulite. 7. PP 6E4759 (ethyl methyl phenyl). Firmenich Incorporated has requested that PP 6E4759 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of December 20, 2000 (65 FR 79834) (FRL–6751–9), which announced Firmenich Incorporated’s, P.O. 5880, Princeton, NJ 08543, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4759). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for ethyl methylphenylglycidate when used as an inert ingredient in the pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) and applied to animals under 40 CFR 180.1001(e). 8. PP 7E4794 (pentaerythritol stearates). In 2007, Conn and Smith, Inc., requested on behalf of their client Walker Silicones Corporation, that PP 7E4794 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66091) (FRL–5760–5), which announced Wacker Silicones Corporation’s, Wacker-Chemie, 3301 Sutton Road, Adrain, MI 49221–9397, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 7E4794). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by revising the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance established under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) for the residues of pentaerythritol stearates (CAS. No. 85116–93–4) from 25 parts per million (ppm) to 500 ppm. 9. PP 7E4907 (2–HAP). In 2007, B2E Corporation requested that PP 7E4907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of October 8, 1997 (62 FR 52552) (FRL–5745–9), which announced B2E Corporation’s, 16 School St., Rye, NY 10580, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 7E4907). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 2–hydroxyacetophenone (2-HAP) in or on the raw agricultural commodity. 10. PP 7E4918 (TOTM). In 2007, Hercon Environmental Corporation requested that PP 7E4918 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of March 19, 1998 (63 FR 13404) (FRL–5776–6), which announced Hercon Environmental Corporation’s, Aberdeen Road, P.O. Box 467, Emigsville, PA 17318–0467, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 7E4918). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:18 May 20, 2008 Jkt 214001 exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) as an inert ingredient under 40 CFR 180.1001(c). 11. PP 8E4992 (butylene carbonate). In 2006, Huntsman Corporation requested that PP 8E4992 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of December 30, 1998 (63 FR 71920) (FRL–6050–1), which announced Huntsman Corporation’s, 8600 Gosling Road, The Woodlands, TX 77381, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 8E4992). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for propylene carbonate and butylene carbonate (4(methyl and ethyl)-(1,3-dioxolan-2-one)) when used in accordance with good agricultural practice as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest. 12. PP 9E5081 (HEDP). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5081 without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL–6090–8), which announced Ecolab Inc.’s, 370 N. Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E5081). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) in or on the raw agricultural commodities, in processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when such residues result from the use of HEDP as a component of a food contact surface sanitizing solution up to 34 ppm for use in food handling establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), HEDP (up to prescribed limits, depending on how HEDP was used) was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940. 13. PP 9E5086 (acetic acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5086 without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL–6090–8), which announced Ecolab Inc.’s, 370 N. Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E5086). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29511 the requirement of a tolerance for acetic acid in or on the raw agricultural commodities, in processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when such residues result from the use of acetic acid as a component of a food contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), acetic acid (up to prescribed limits, depending on how acetic acid was used) was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940. 14. PP 9E6014 (phosphoric acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E6014 without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL–6090–8), which announced Ecolab Inc.’s, 370 N. Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E6014). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphoric acid in or on raw agricultural commodities, in processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when such residues result from the use of phosphoric acid as a component of a food contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), phosphoric acid was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests. Dated: May 7, 2008. Deborah McCall, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0075; FRL-8350-7]


Notice of Withdrawal of 14 Tolerance Petitions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing 14 pesticide petitions because the 
petitioners either voluntarily withdrew their petitions, or the 
petitions were administratively withdrawn by EPA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Martin, Registration Division 
(7505P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,

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Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-2857; fax 
number: (703) 305-0599; e-mail address: martin.kathleen@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    Although this action only applies to the registrants in question, 
it is directed to the public in general. Since various individuals or 
entities may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe 
all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you 
have any questions regarding this action, please 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-OPP-2008-0075. Publicly 
available docket materials are available either in the electronic 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard 
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public 
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal 
Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The Docket 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 announcing that 10 petitioners representing 14 petitions, 
B2E Corporation (7E4907); BASF Corporation (3E4216); Conn and Smith, 
Inc. (7E4794); Ecolab Inc. (9E5081, 9E5086, 9E6014); Falcon Lab LLC 
(3E6789); Firmenich Incorporated (6E4759); Hercon Environmental 
Corporation (7E4918); Huntsman Corporation (8E4992); Keller and Heckman 
LLP (4E6861, 5E6907, 5E6952); and Synagro Technologies (6E4732), have 
withdrawn their petitions to amend 40 CFR part 180 to exempt residues 
of inert ingredients, as provided for under section 408 of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a.
    1. PP 3E4216 (Blankophor BBH). In 2007, the petitioner now BASF 
Corporation, P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Part, NC 27709-3528, 
requested that PP 3E4216 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a 
notice in the Federal Register of May 16, 1997 (62 FR 27025) (FRL-5717-
8), which announced American Cyanamid Company, Agricultural Research 
Division, P.O. Box 400, Princeton, NJ 08543-0400, submission of a 
pesticide petition (PP 3E4216). This petition requested that EPA amend 
40 CFR part 180 exempting the residues of 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-
[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-phenylamino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-
yl]amino]-benzenesulfonate from the requirement of a tolerance when 
used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant and UV absorber/protectant) in 
pesticide formulations applied to growing crops.
    2. PP 3E6789 (ammonium nonanoate). Falcon Lab LLC, requested that 
PP 3E6789 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of 
March 17, 2004 (69 FR 12670) (FRL-7343-5), which announced Falcon Lab 
LLC, 1103 Norbee Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803, submission of a pesticide 
petition (PP 3E6789). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR 
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for ammonium nonanoate in or on all raw agricultural 
commodities.
    3. PP 4E6861 (amphoteric surfactant). In 2007, Keller and Heckman 
LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of 
Tomah3, requested that PP 4E6861 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA 
issued a notice in the Federal Register of February 10, 2005 (70 FR 
7103) (FRL-7695-9), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc., 337 Vincent 
St., P.O. Box 388, Milton, WI 53563-0388, submission of a pesticide 
petition (PP 4E6861). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR 
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for the use of any member of the class of amphoteric 
surfactant inert ingredients described as [beta-alanine, N-(2-
carboxyethyl)-N-[3-polyoxaalkylalkoxy)propyl]-, (mono- or disodium 
salt) and polyalkoxy, a-[3-[bis(2-carboxyethyl)amino]propyl]-w-alkoxy, 
(mono- or disodium salt), containing 0 to 20 repeating alkoxy/
polylalkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, butoxy-) and 6 to 21 
carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched alkyloxy- chain; 
also known as alkyl ether amine dicarboxyethyl sodium salts in or on 
all raw agricultural commodities and food.
    4. PP 5E6907 (aluminum-magnesium hydroxy carbonate). In 2007, 
Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 
20001, on behalf of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC, requested that 
PP 5E6907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of 
April 20, 2005 (70 FR 2054) (FRL-7703-9), which announced Keller and 
Heckman LLP's submission of a pesticide petition (PP 5E6907). This 
petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for aluminum-magnesium 
hydroxy carbonate (CAS No. 85585-93-9) when used in the formulation 
process for antimicrobial pesticides used on food-contact surfaces and 
in water that contacts raw agricultural commodities postharvest.
    5. PP 5E6952 (ether amines). In 2007, Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 
G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of Tomah3, 
requested that PP 5E6952 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a 
notice in the Federal Register of July 20, 2005 (70 FR 41726) (FRL-
7722-2), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc.'s, 337 Vincent St., P.O. 
Box 388, Milton, WI 53563-0388, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 
5E6952). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by 
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the 
use of any member of the class of alkoxylated surfactant inert 
ingredients described as 1-propanamine, N,N-polyoxaalkyl-, [3-(X-
alky)oxy]polyoxaalkyl (derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha], [alpha]'-
(imino)bis[[omega]-hydroxy-, N-[3-[(X-alkyl)oxy]polyoxaalkyl]propyl 
(derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3-N,N-bis(polyoxaalkyl)]amino]propyl]-
[omega]-hydroxy-monoalkyl ethers; or polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3-
[bis(hydroxyalkyl)amino]propyl]-[omega]-hydroxy-, ether with [alpha]-
hydro-[omega]-hydroxypolyalkoxy (1:2), monoalkyl ethers containing 0 to 
20 internal repeating alkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, or 
acetoxy-); 1 to 14 terminal repeating alkoxy units (ethoxy-or propoxy-
); and 6 to 22 carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched 
alkyloxy- chain, in or on the all raw agricultural commodities and 
food.
    6. PP 6E4732 (granulite). In 2007, the petitioner now Synagro 
Technologies, Inc., 3501 Asiatic Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226, requested 
that PP 6E4732 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal 
Register of April 29, 1998 (63 FR 23438) (FRL-5783-4), which announced 
Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc.'s, 8201 Eastern Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21224, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4732). 
This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing 
an exemption from the

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requirement of a tolerance for biosolids in or on the raw agricultural 
commodity granulite.
    7. PP 6E4759 (ethyl methyl phenyl). Firmenich Incorporated has 
requested that PP 6E4759 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the 
Federal Register of December 20, 2000 (65 FR 79834) (FRL-6751-9), which 
announced Firmenich Incorporated's, P.O. 5880, Princeton, NJ 08543, 
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4759). This petition requested 
that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance for ethyl methylphenylglycidate when used as 
an inert ingredient in the pesticide formulations applied to growing 
crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 
180.1001(c) and applied to animals under 40 CFR 180.1001(e).
    8. PP 7E4794 (pentaerythritol stearates). In 2007, Conn and Smith, 
Inc., requested on behalf of their client Walker Silicones Corporation, 
that PP 7E4794 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in 
the Federal Register of December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66091) (FRL-5760-5), 
which announced Wacker Silicones Corporation's, Wacker-Chemie, 3301 
Sutton Road, Adrain, MI 49221-9397, submission of a pesticide petition 
(PP 7E4794). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by 
revising the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance established 
under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) for the residues of pentaerythritol stearates 
(CAS. No. 85116-93-4) from 25 parts per million (ppm) to 500 ppm.
    9. PP 7E4907 (2-HAP). In 2007, B2E Corporation requested that PP 
7E4907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of 
October 8, 1997 (62 FR 52552) (FRL-5745-9), which announced B2E 
Corporation's, 16 School St., Rye, NY 10580, submission of a pesticide 
petition (PP 7E4907). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR 
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance for 2-hydroxyacetophenone (2-HAP) in or on the raw 
agricultural commodity.
    10. PP 7E4918 (TOTM). In 2007, Hercon Environmental Corporation 
requested that PP 7E4918 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the 
Federal Register of March 19, 1998 (63 FR 13404) (FRL-5776-6), which 
announced Hercon Environmental Corporation's, Aberdeen Road, P.O. Box 
467, Emigsville, PA 17318-0467, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 
7E4918). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by 
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 
trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) as an inert ingredient under 40 CFR 
180.1001(c).
    11. PP 8E4992 (butylene carbonate). In 2006, Huntsman Corporation 
requested that PP 8E4992 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the 
Federal Register of December 30, 1998 (63 FR 71920) (FRL-6050-1), which 
announced Huntsman Corporation's, 8600 Gosling Road, The Woodlands, TX 
77381, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 8E4992). This petition 
requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption 
from the requirement of a tolerance for propylene carbonate and 
butylene carbonate (4-(methyl and ethyl)-(1,3-dioxolan-2-one)) when 
used in accordance with good agricultural practice as an inert 
ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw 
agricultural commodities after harvest.
     12. PP 9E5081 (HEDP). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5081 without 
prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory change. 
EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR 
47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N. Wabasha St., 
St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E5081). 
This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing 
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for hydroxyethylidene-
1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) in or on the raw agricultural commodities, 
in processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of 
cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy 
products, eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and 
vegetables when such residues result from the use of HEDP as a 
component of a food contact surface sanitizing solution up to 34 ppm 
for use in food handling establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA 
informed Ecolab that because of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 
FR 23113), HEDP (up to prescribed limits, depending on how HEDP was 
used) was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 
180.940.
    13. PP 9E5086 (acetic acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5086 
without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory 
change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 
1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N. 
Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 
9E5086). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by 
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 
acetic acid in or on the raw agricultural commodities, in processed 
commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, sheep, 
hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, eggs, 
seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when such 
residues result from the use of acetic acid as a component of a food 
contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling 
establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because 
of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), acetic acid (up 
to prescribed limits, depending on how acetic acid was used) was now 
covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940.
    14. PP 9E6014 (phosphoric acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E6014 
without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory 
change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 
1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N. 
Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 
9E6014). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by 
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 
residues of phosphoric acid in or on raw agricultural commodities, in 
processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, 
sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, 
eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when 
such residues result from the use of phosphoric acid as a component of 
a food contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling 
establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because 
of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), phosphoric acid 
was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: May 7, 2008.
 Deborah McCall,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-11393 Filed 5-20-08; 8:45 am]
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