Propionic Acid and Salts, Urea Sulfate, Methidathion, and Methyl Parathion; Registration Review Final Decisions; Notice of Availability, 78243-78244 [2010-31338]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 240 / Wednesday, December 15, 2010 / Notices Dated: December 6, 2010. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. For general information on the registration review program, contact: Kevin Costello, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–5026; fax number: (703) 308–8090; e-mail address: costello.kevin@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2010–31218 Filed 12–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0650; FRL–8855–5] Propionic Acid and Salts, Urea Sulfate, Methidathion, and Methyl Parathion; Registration Review Final Decisions; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s final registration review decisions for the pesticides propionic acid and salts, case no. 4078, urea sulfate, case no. 7213, methidathion, case no. 0034, and methyl parathion, case no. 0153. Registration review is EPA’s periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide’s registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information, contact: The chemical review manager identified in Table 1 of Unit II for the pesticide of interest. SUMMARY: 78243 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. II. Background A. What action is the agency taking? Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the availability of EPA’s final registration review decisions for the pesticides in the table below— I. General Information propionic acid and salts, case 4078, urea sulfate, case no. 7213, methidathion, A. Does this action apply to me? case no. 0034, and methyl parathion, This action is directed to the public case no. 0153. The active ingredient in general, and may be of interest to a propionic acid is a fungicide and wide range of stakeholders including bactericide that is used to control fungi environmental, human health, farm and bacteria in stored hay and grains, worker, and agricultural advocates; the inhibit bacterial growth in drinking chemical industry; pesticide users; and water for livestock and poultry, control members of the public interested in the mold and fungi in poultry litter and sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. animal feed, and sanitize pre-cleaned Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all food contact surfaces. Propionic acid is the specific entities that may be affected also used as an inert ingredient in by this action. If you have any questions pesticide formulations. Propionic acid regarding the applicability of this action and its salts, sodium and calcium propionates, are approved by the Food to a particular entity, consult the and Drug Administration (FDA) in the pesticide specific contact person listed United States as Generally Recognized under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. CONTACT. Propionic acid and salts, are exempt B. How can I get copies of this document from the requirement of a tolerance. and other related information? Urea sulfate is used as a desiccant on cotton. No food crop uses remain and all EPA has established a docket for this tolerances for urea sulfate have been action under docket identification (ID) deleted. Methidathion is a nonnumber EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0650. systemic, organophosphate (OP) used as Publicly available docket materials are an insecticide/acaricide on a wide available either in the electronic docket at https://www.regulations.gov, or, if only variety of terrestrial food and feed crops and terrestrial non-food crops. Methyl available in hard copy, at the Office of parathion is a restricted use OP Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory insecticide and acaricide registered for Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One use on a variety of food and feed crops, Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of with the majority of use occurring on cotton, corn, and rice. operation of this Docket Facility are TABLE—REGISTRATION REVIEW CASES WITH FINAL DECISIONS Pesticide Docket ID No. Chemical review manager, telephone No., email address Propionic Acid and Salts—4078 ......................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0024 ............................. Urea Sulfate—7213 ............................................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0202 ............................. Methidathion—0034 ........................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0723 ............................. Methyl Parathion—0153 ..................................... hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Registration review case name and No. EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0332 ............................. Wilhelmena Livingston, (703) 308–8025, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov. Andrea Mojica, (703) 308–0122, mojica.andrea@epa.gov. Jose Gayoso, (703) 347–8652, gayoso.jose@epa.gov. Kelly Ballard, (703) 305–8126, ballard.kelly@epa.gov. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the Agency’s determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the standard for registration in FIFRA. EPA has considered propionic acid and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion, and methyl VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:10 Dec 14, 2010 Jkt 223001 parathion in light of the FIFRA standard for registration. The propionic acid and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion, and methyl parathion Final Decision documents in the docket describes the Agency’s rationale for issuing a PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 registration review final decision for these pesticides. In addition to the final registration review decision documents, the registration review docket for propionic acid and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion and methyl parathion also E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 78244 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 240 / Wednesday, December 15, 2010 / Notices includes other relevant documents related to the registration review of these cases. The proposed registration review decisions were posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments or new information. During the 60-day comment period, the public comments received were not substantive and did not affect the Agency’s final decisions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket for propionic acid and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion, and methyl parathion will remain open until all actions required in the final decisions have been completed. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review. Links to earlier documents related to the registration review of these chemicals are provided at: https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/propionic_acid/ index.htm., https://www.epa.gov/ oppsrrd1/registration_review/ urea_sulfate/index.htm., https:// www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/ registration_review/methidathion/ index.htm., https://www.epa.gov/ oppsrrd1/registration_review/methylparathion/. B. What is the agency’s authority for taking this action? Section 3(g) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 155, subpart C, provide authority for this action. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Propionic acid and salts, Urea sulfate, Methidathion, and Methyl parathion. Dated: December 7, 2010. Richard P. Keigwin, Jr., Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2010–31338 Filed 12–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION hsrobinson on DSK69SOYB1PROD with NOTICES [DA 10–2318] Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Establishment, and of Members and Co-Chairpersons, and Announcement of Date of First Meeting Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the establishment, and appointment of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:10 Dec 14, 2010 Jkt 223001 members and Co-Chairpersons, of the Emergency Access Advisory Committee (‘‘Committee’’ or ‘‘EAAC’’) of the Federal Communications Commission (‘‘Commission’’). The Commission further announces the date of the Committee’s first meeting. DATES: The Committee was established on December 7, 2010. The first meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday, January 14, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Commission Headquarters. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl King, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 202–418– 2284 (voice), 202–418–0416 (TTY), or Cheryl.King@fcc.gov (e-mail); or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 202–418–2413, Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov (e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA 10– 2318, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment, and appointment of members and CoChairpersons, of the EAAC, following a nominations period that closed on November 1, 2010. The EAAC shall conduct monthly meetings during 2011. The first meeting will be held on January 14, 2011 at Commission Headquarters, and subsequent meetings will be held on the second Friday of every month during 2011. All meetings shall be open to the public. The EAAC is established in accordance with the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Public Law 111–260 (Accessibility Act), for the purpose of determining the most effective and efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to Next Generation 911 emergency services by individuals with disabilities. In order to fulfill this mission, the Accessibility Act directs that within one year after the EAAC’s members are appointed, the Committee shall conduct a national survey, with the input of groups represented by the Committee’s membership, after which the Committee shall develop and submit to the Commission recommendations to implement such technologies and methods. The Chairman of the Commission is appointing thirty-two (32) members of the EAAC. Of this number, eleven (11) represent interests of persons with disabilities and researchers; seven (7) represent interests of communication service providers; six (6) represent interests of State and local emergency PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 responders and emergency subject matter technologies; three (3) represent venders, developers and manufacturers of systems, facilities and equipment; three (3) represent Federal agencies; and two (2) represent industry organizations. The EAAC’s membership is designed to be representative of the Commission’s many constituencies, and the diversity achieved ensures a balance among individuals with disabilities and other stakeholders, as required by the Accessibility Act. All appointments are effective immediately and shall terminate December 7, 2012, or when the Committee is terminated, whichever is earlier. The membership of the EAAC, designated by organization or affiliation as appropriate, is as follows: • American Foundation for the Blind—Brad Hodges. • AT&T—Brian Daly. • Avaya Labs—Paul Michaelis. • Center for Public Safety Innovation/ National Terrorist Preparedness Institute—Christopher Littlewood. • City of Los Angeles’ Department on Disability and National Emergency Numbering Association’s Accessibility Committee—Richard Ray. • Comcast Cable—Angel Arocho. • Communication Service for the Deaf—Alfred Sonnenstrahl. • CTIA, The Wireless Association— Matthew Gerst. • Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency—Marcie Roth. • Fairfax County Emergency Management—Bruce McFarlane. • Gallaudet University—Norman Williams. • Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center—Donna Platt. • Intrado, Inc.—John Snapp. • Louisiana NENA—Roland Cotton. • Microsoft—Bernard Aboba. • Norcal Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and E911 Stakeholder Council—Sheri A. Farinha. • Omnitor—Gunnar Hellstrom. • Partners for Access, LLC—Joel Ziev. • Purple Communications—Mark Stern. • RealTime Text Task Force (R3TF)— Arnoud van Wijk. • Research in Motion (RIM)—Gregory Fields. • Speech Communication Assistance for the Telephone, Inc.—Rebecca Ladew. • TeleCommunications Systems, Inc.—Don Mitchell. • Telecommunications Industry Association and the Mobile Manufacturers Forum—David J. Dzumba. E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2010-31338]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0650; FRL-8855-5]


Propionic Acid and Salts, Urea Sulfate, Methidathion, and Methyl 
Parathion; Registration Review Final Decisions; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final 
registration review decisions for the pesticides propionic acid and 
salts, case no. 4078, urea sulfate, case no. 7213, methidathion, case 
no. 0034, and methyl parathion, case no. 0153. Registration review is 
EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each 
pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, 
that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without 
causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the 
environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each 
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other 
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information, 
contact: The chemical review manager identified in Table 1 of Unit II 
for the pesticide of interest.
    For general information on the registration review program, 
contact: Kevin Costello, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division (7508P), 
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(703) 305-5026; fax number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address: 
costello.kevin@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of 
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human 
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; 
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, 
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may 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 pesticide specific contact person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    EPA has established a docket for this action under docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0650. 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.

II. Background

A. What action is the agency taking?

    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's final registration review decisions for the 
pesticides in the table below--propionic acid and salts, case 4078, 
urea sulfate, case no. 7213, methidathion, case no. 0034, and methyl 
parathion, case no. 0153. The active ingredient propionic acid is a 
fungicide and bactericide that is used to control fungi and bacteria in 
stored hay and grains, inhibit bacterial growth in drinking water for 
livestock and poultry, control mold and fungi in poultry litter and 
animal feed, and sanitize pre-cleaned food contact surfaces. Propionic 
acid is also used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. 
Propionic acid and its salts, sodium and calcium propionates, are 
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States 
as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. Propionic acid 
and salts, are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance. Urea sulfate 
is used as a desiccant on cotton. No food crop uses remain and all 
tolerances for urea sulfate have been deleted. Methidathion is a non-
systemic, organophosphate (OP) used as an insecticide/acaricide on a 
wide variety of terrestrial food and feed crops and terrestrial non-
food crops. Methyl parathion is a restricted use OP insecticide and 
acaricide registered for use on a variety of food and feed crops, with 
the majority of use occurring on cotton, corn, and rice.

          Table--Registration Review Cases With Final Decisions
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                                                       Chemical review
  Registration review case     Pesticide Docket ID   manager, telephone
        name and No.                   No.           No., e-mail address
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Propionic Acid and Salts--    EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0024  Wilhelmena
 4078.                                               Livingston, (703)
                                                     308-8025,
                                                     livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov.
Urea Sulfate--7213..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0202  Andrea Mojica, (703)
                                                     308-0122,
                                                     mojica.andrea@epa.gov.
Methidathion--0034..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0723  Jose Gayoso, (703)
                                                     347-8652,
                                                     gayoso.jose@epa.gov
                                                     .
Methyl Parathion--0153......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0332  Kelly Ballard, (703)
                                                     305-8126,
                                                     ballard.kelly@epa.gov.
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    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the 
Agency's determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the 
standard for registration in FIFRA. EPA has considered propionic acid 
and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion, and methyl parathion in light of 
the FIFRA standard for registration. The propionic acid and salts, urea 
sulfate, methidathion, and methyl parathion Final Decision documents in 
the docket describes the Agency's rationale for issuing a registration 
review final decision for these pesticides.
    In addition to the final registration review decision documents, 
the registration review docket for propionic acid and salts, urea 
sulfate, methidathion and methyl parathion also

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includes other relevant documents related to the registration review of 
these cases. The proposed registration review decisions were posted to 
the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments or new 
information. During the 60-day comment period, the public comments 
received were not substantive and did not affect the Agency's final 
decisions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case 
docket for propionic acid and salts, urea sulfate, methidathion, and 
methyl parathion will remain open until all actions required in the 
final decisions have been completed.
    Background on the registration review program is provided at: 
https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review. Links to earlier 
documents related to the registration review of these chemicals are 
provided at: https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/propionic_acid/index.htm., https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/urea_sulfate/index.htm., https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/methidathion/index.htm., https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/methyl-parathion/.

B. What is the agency's authority for taking this action?

    Section 3(g) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 155, subpart C, provide 
authority for this action.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Propionic acid and 
salts, Urea sulfate, Methidathion, and Methyl parathion.

    Dated: December 7, 2010.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide 
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-31338 Filed 12-14-10; 8:45 am]
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