Amendment of an Experimental Use Permit, 36545-36546 [2013-14479]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2013 / Notices Danelle Springer or David Reininger at 703–993–3100. Immediately following the conclusion of the Commission Meeting, a press briefing will be held in the Commission Meeting Room. Members of the public may view this briefing in the designated overflow room. This statement is intended to notify the public that the press briefings that follow Commission meetings may now be viewed remotely at Commission headquarters, but will not be telecast through the Capitol Connection service. [FR Doc. 2013–14542 Filed 6–14–13; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9824–4] Notice of Ability To Pay—Cash-out Settlement Agreement for the Jefferson City Residential Yards Site Under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for comment. 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AGENCY: EPA has received an amendment to a pending experimental use permit (EUP) from the 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: Shanaz Bacchus, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8097; email address: bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36545 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. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0254, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. II. EUP EPA has received the following amendment to the pending EUP: 89668– EUP–R. Submitter: Robert I. Rose, Ph.D., on behalf of James Mains, Ph.D., Mosquito Mate, Inc., 1122 Oak Hill Drive, Lexington, KY 40505–3322. Active ingredient: Wolbachia pipientis (now identified as ZAP strain). Type of active ingredient: Microbial Insecticide. Summary of amendment request: On May 1, 2013, EPA published in the Federal Register (78 FR 25436; EPA– HQ–OPP–2013–0254) a Notice of Receipt of an application for an EUP, EPA File Symbol 89668–EUP–R. On May 22, 2013, the applicant submitted an amendment to that application for an EUP. The original application specified the release of 30,000 mosquitoes in Kentucky (0.7 acre). The applicant now intends to release 100,000 male Aedes albopictus mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia pipientis ZAP strain microbial pesticide per week during the mosquito season over a 2-year period and monitor areas in neighborhoods of California (1205 acres); Florida (180 acres); Kentucky (337 acres) and New York (337 acres) as specified in the Section G descriptions in the docket. There are no other changes to the original application. The released male mosquitoes are expected to mate with E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 36546 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2013 / Notices indigenous female Aedes albopictus causing conditional sterility and resulting in mosquito population decline. Adult and egg collection data from treated areas will be compared to those in untreated control sites to examine for the effect of the released product. A copy of the amended application and any information submitted is available for public review in the docket established for this EUP application. Following the review of the amended application, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the amended EUP request, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will be announced in the Federal Register. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: June 7, 2013. Daniel J. Rosenblatt, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2013–14479 Filed 6–17–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9824–7] Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Chartered Science Advisory Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Chartered Science Advisory Board Panel to receive agency briefings on science topics and complete Board discussions of planned actions identified in the agency’s regulatory agenda and their supporting science. DATES: The public teleconference will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Location: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain information concerning the public meeting may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–2218 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 Jun 17, 2013 Jkt 229001 or at nugent.angela@epa.gov. 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As noted in the Federal Register Notice announcing a meeting of the chartered SAB on March 7–8, 2013 (78 FR 9689–9690), the EPA has recently underscored the need to routinely inform the SAB about proposed and planned agency actions that have a scientific or technical basis. Accordingly, the agency provided notice to the SAB that the Office of Management and Budget published the ‘‘Unified (Regulatory) Agenda’’ on the Web on December 21, 2012 (https:// www.reginfo.gov/public). On March 7–8, 2013, the Chartered SAB discussed whether it should provide advice and comment on the adequacy of the scientific and technical basis for EPA actions included in the Unified (Regulatory) Agenda. The chartered SAB identified three planned actions for additional fact-finding [Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Unconventional Oil and Gas Extraction Including Coalbed Methane and Shale Gas Extraction (2040 AF35); Revised Regulations for Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Nuclear Power Plant Operations (2060 AR12), and Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review (RTR) and New Source Performance Standards (2060 AQ75), which EPA plans to jointly propose with Petroleum Refinery Sector for Flares (2060–AR69)]. The chartered SAB discussed information gathered relating to these planned actions at a public teleconference on June 5, 2013 (78 FR 27964–27965). On July 19, 2013, the chartered SAB will conclude its discussion of the Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review (RTR) and New Source PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Performance Standards (2060 AQ75) and Petroleum Refinery Sector for Flares (2060–AR69) and receive briefings on science topics associated with those actions. Availability of Meeting Materials: Agendas and materials in support of this meeting will be placed on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the meeting. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. Input from the public to the SAB will have the most impact if it provides specific scientific or technical information or analysis for SAB panels to consider or if it relates to the clarity or accuracy of the technical information. Members of the public wishing to provide comment should contact the Designated Federal Officer directly. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a teleconference will be limited to three minutes. Each person making an oral statement should consider providing written comments as well as their oral statement so that the points presented orally can be expanded upon in writing. Interested parties should contact Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via email) at the contact information noted above by July 12, 2013 for the teleconference, to be placed on the list of public speakers. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36545-36546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14479]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0254; FRL-9390-1]


Amendment of an Experimental Use Permit

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has received an amendment to a pending experimental use 
permit (EUP) from the 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: Shanaz Bacchus, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8097; email 
address: bacchus.shanaz@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.

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

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0254, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public Reading Room is open 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305-
5805. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. EUP

    EPA has received the following amendment to the pending EUP: 89668-
EUP-R. Submitter: Robert I. Rose, Ph.D., on behalf of James Mains, 
Ph.D., Mosquito Mate, Inc., 1122 Oak Hill Drive, Lexington, KY 40505-
3322. Active ingredient: Wolbachia pipientis (now identified as ZAP 
strain). Type of active ingredient: Microbial Insecticide. Summary of 
amendment request: On May 1, 2013, EPA published in the Federal 
Register (78 FR 25436; EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0254) a Notice of Receipt of an 
application for an EUP, EPA File Symbol 89668-EUP-R. On May 22, 2013, 
the applicant submitted an amendment to that application for an EUP. 
The original application specified the release of 30,000 mosquitoes in 
Kentucky (0.7 acre). The applicant now intends to release 100,000 male 
Aedes albopictus mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia pipientis ZAP 
strain microbial pesticide per week during the mosquito season over a 
2-year period and monitor areas in neighborhoods of California (1205 
acres); Florida (180 acres); Kentucky (337 acres) and New York (337 
acres) as specified in the Section G descriptions in the docket. There 
are no other changes to the original application. The released male 
mosquitoes are expected to mate with

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indigenous female Aedes albopictus causing conditional sterility and 
resulting in mosquito population decline. Adult and egg collection data 
from treated areas will be compared to those in untreated control sites 
to examine for the effect of the released product.
    A copy of the amended application and any information submitted is 
available for public review in the docket established for this EUP 
application. Following the review of the amended application, EPA will 
decide whether to issue or deny the amended EUP request, and if issued, 
the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance of an 
EUP will be announced in the Federal Register.

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

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.

    Dated: June 7, 2013.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-14479 Filed 6-17-13; 8:45 am]
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