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[FR Doc. 2012–10826 Filed 5–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0988; FRL–9347–5] Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to the following pesticide applicant. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8715; email address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, 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 information in this action, consult the 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–2010–0988. 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. EUP EPA has issued the following EUP: 29964 EUP–11. Issuance. Pioneer HiBred International, P.O. Box 1000, Johnston, IA 50131–1000. This EUP allows the use of combined and single trait corn containing one or more of the following plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs): (1) [Bt11] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab delta-endotoxin and the genetic material (via elements of vector pZO1502) necessary for its production in corn (SYN–BT;11–1), (2) [DAS– 59122–7] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34Ab1 and Cry35Ab1 proteins and the genetic material necessary for their production (PHP17662 T–DNA) in event DAS59122–7 corn (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Unique Identifier: DAS–59122–7), (3) [MIR162] Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector pNOV1300) in event MIR162 maize (SYN–IR162–4), (4) [MIR604] Modified Cry3A protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (via elements of pZM26) in corn (SYN– E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 87 / Friday, May 4, 2012 / Notices IR604–8), (5) [TC1507] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material (plasmid insert PHI8999A) necessary for its production in corn event DAS– ;15;7–1, and (6) [MON810] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab delta-endotoxin and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vestor PV–ZMCT01) in event MON 810 corn (OECD Unique Identifier: MON– ;;81;–6). The focus of the EUP are the three breeding stacks: (1) MIR604 × 1507 × 59122 × MON 810, (2) MIR604 × 59122 × MON810, and (3) MIR604 ×1507. 0.0184 pounds (lbs.) of MON810 Cry1Ab, 0.0585 (lbs.) of Bt11 Cry1Ab, 5.513 (lbs.) of Cry34Ab1, 0.754 (lbs.) of Cry35Ab1, 0.123 (lbs.) of Vip3Aa20, 0.147 (lbs.) of mCry3A, and 0.170 (lbs.) of Cry1F, are authorized on, 2,672 PIP acres. 664 acres of non-PIP and border row corn are also authorized. Two protocols will be conducted, including: Insect resistance management and efficacy/expression. The program is authorized only in the States of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from March 3, 2011, to June 30, 2012. One comment was received in response to the January 26, 2011, notice of receipt in the Federal Register, 76 FR 4683, FRL–8856–2. One comment was received from an anonymous individual who objected in general terms to EPA granting this experimental use permit with Bacillus thuringiensis-based plantincorporated protectants claiming that insufficient safety testing has been required. The Agency understands that some individuals are opposed to all biotechnology based pesticide use. Pursuant to section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA may issue a permit for experimental use of a pesticide if the Agency determines that such experimental use may be conducted in such a manner as to not result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. EPA has conducted a comprehensive analysis of data and information related to the requested experimental uses and, based on that analysis, EPA has determined that the experimental uses, if conducted in accordance with the terms of the permit, will not result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 May 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: April 24, 2012. Daniel J. Rosenblatt, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2012–10725 Filed 5–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9668–6] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. 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The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 4, 2012. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement and additional background information relating to the settlement are available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Lance Nixon at, 1445 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26549 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or by calling (214) 665–2203. Comments should reference the City Storage Superfund Site, located in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and EPA Docket Number 06–07–09, and should be addressed to Lance Nixon at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria Moran, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or call (214) 665–3139. Dated: April 19, 2012. Samuel Coleman, Acting Regional Administrator (6RA). [FR Doc. 2012–10807 Filed 5–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9668–5] Workshop on Using Mode of Action To Support the Development of a Multipollutant Science Assessment Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Workshop. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2012)]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-10725]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0988; FRL-9347-5]


Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to the 
following pesticide applicant. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for 
experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the 
limitations in the permit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8715; email 
address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. Although this 
action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or 
sponsor research on pesticides, 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 information in this action, 
consult the 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-2010-0988. 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. EUP

    EPA has issued the following EUP:
    29964 EUP-11. Issuance. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, P.O. Box 
1000, Johnston, IA 50131-1000. This EUP allows the use of combined and 
single trait corn containing one or more of the following plant-
incorporated protectants (PIPs): (1) [Bt11] Bacillus thuringiensis 
Cry1Ab delta-endotoxin and the genetic material (via elements of vector 
pZO1502) necessary for its production in corn (SYN-BT[Oslash]11-1), (2) 
[DAS-59122-7] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34Ab1 and Cry35Ab1 proteins and 
the genetic material necessary for their production (PHP17662 T-DNA) in 
event DAS59122-7 corn (Organization for Economic Co-operation and 
Development (OECD) Unique Identifier: DAS-59122-7), (3) [MIR162] 
Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 and the genetic material necessary for 
its production (vector pNOV1300) in event MIR162 maize (SYN-IR162-4), 
(4) [MIR604] Modified Cry3A protein and the genetic material necessary 
for its production (via elements of pZM26) in corn (SYN-

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IR604-8), (5) [TC1507] Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the 
genetic material (plasmid insert PHI8999A) necessary for its production 
in corn event DAS- [Oslash]15[Oslash]7-1, and (6) [MON810] Bacillus 
thuringiensis Cry1Ab delta-endotoxin and the genetic material necessary 
for its production (Vestor PV-ZMCT01) in event MON 810 corn (OECD 
Unique Identifier: MON- [Oslash][Oslash]81[Oslash]-6). The focus of the 
EUP are the three breeding stacks: (1) MIR604 x 1507 x 59122 x MON 810, 
(2) MIR604 x 59122 x MON810, and (3) MIR604 x1507. 0.0184 pounds (lbs.) 
of MON810 Cry1Ab, 0.0585 (lbs.) of Bt11 Cry1Ab, 5.513 (lbs.) of 
Cry34Ab1, 0.754 (lbs.) of Cry35Ab1, 0.123 (lbs.) of Vip3Aa20, 0.147 
(lbs.) of mCry3A, and 0.170 (lbs.) of Cry1F, are authorized on, 2,672 
PIP acres. 664 acres of non-PIP and border row corn are also 
authorized. Two protocols will be conducted, including: Insect 
resistance management and efficacy/expression. The program is 
authorized only in the States of Arkansas, California, Colorado, 
Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, 
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, 
Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, 
Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from 
March 3, 2011, to June 30, 2012. One comment was received in response 
to the January 26, 2011, notice of receipt in the Federal Register, 76 
FR 4683, FRL-8856-2. One comment was received from an anonymous 
individual who objected in general terms to EPA granting this 
experimental use permit with Bacillus thuringiensis-based plant-
incorporated protectants claiming that insufficient safety testing has 
been required. The Agency understands that some individuals are opposed 
to all biotechnology based pesticide use. Pursuant to section 5 of the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA may issue a 
permit for experimental use of a pesticide if the Agency determines 
that such experimental use may be conducted in such a manner as to not 
result in unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. EPA has 
conducted a comprehensive analysis of data and information related to 
the requested experimental uses and, based on that analysis, EPA has 
determined that the experimental uses, if conducted in accordance with 
the terms of the permit, will not result in unreasonable adverse 
effects on the environment.

     Authority:  7 U.S.C. 136c.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.

    Dated: April 24, 2012.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-10725 Filed 5-3-12; 8:45 am]
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