Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request, 38884-38885 [2014-16036]

Download as PDF 38884 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 131 / Wednesday, July 9, 2014 / Notices FERC regulation Date 1 Responsible party Pre-filing milestone FERC ............................... Mandatory Conditioning Agencies. Dispute Panel .................. Dispute Panel .................. Pennamaquan .................. Dispute Panel .................. Dispute Panel .................. FERC ............................... Pennamaquan .................. Pennamaquan .................. All stakeholders ............... Pennamaquan .................. All stakeholders ............... Director’s Study Plan Determination ..................... Any Study Disputes Due ....................................... 12/17/14 1/6/15 5.13(c) 5.14(a) Third Dispute Panel Member Selected ................. Dispute Resolution Panel Convenes .................... Applicant Comments on Study Disputes Due ....... Dispute Resolution Panel Technical Conference Dispute Resolution Panel Findings Issued ........... 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PLP Comments Due ............................................. 12/14/16 3 3/14/17 5.16(a) 5.16(e) 1 If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date is the following business day. Dates prior to August 2014 are the dates when the events occurred, rather than due dates. 2 Commission staff issued a letter on June 5, 2014, requiring the proposed study plan meeting to be held between August 4, 2014, and August 19, 2014. Subsequent deadlines in the process plan were calculated from the deadline of August 19, 2014. 3 The date for filing of the PLP is a staff estimate. Dated: July 1, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–15997 Filed 7–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0379; FRL–9912–90] Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces EPA’s receipt of an application, 67760–EUP–R, from Cheminova, Inc., 160 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22209, requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the chemical Flutriafol. The Agency has determined that the permit may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, because of the potential significance, EPA is seeking comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 8, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0379, by one of the following methods: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:08 Jul 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Rossi, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (703) 305–7090; email address: RDFRNotices@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 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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 email. 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 E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 131 / Wednesday, July 9, 2014 / Notices sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. 3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority and/or low income populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticide discussed in this document, compared to the general population. II. What action is the Agency taking? Under section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136c, EPA can allow manufacturers to field test pesticides under development. Manufacturers are required to obtain an EUP before testing new pesticides or new uses of pesticides if they conduct experimental field tests on 10 acres or more of land or one acre or more of water. Pursuant to 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency has determined that the following EUP application may be of regional and national significance, and therefore is seeking public comment on the EUP application: Submitter: Cheminova, Inc. (66760– EUP–R). Pesticide Chemical: Flutriafol. Summary of Request: For use on sweet corn in five states (Minnesota, Florida, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin) each including up to 20 plots of up to 20 acres. Foliar applications will be made at a maximum single application rate of VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:08 Jul 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 0.114 lb a.i. per acre. A maximum of two applications may be made (up to 0.22 lb a.i. per acre per season) at a 7day interval. The proposed length of treatment will be one year. Following the review of the application and any comments and data received in response to this solicitation, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the 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. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: July 1, 2014. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2014–16036 Filed 7–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2014–0410; FRL–9913–49– OAR] Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Publication of Aggregated Greenhouse Gas Data Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; Extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the notice titled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Publication of Aggregated Greenhouse Gas Data.’’ DATES: The public comment period started on June 9, 2014 (79 FR 32948). This notice announces the extension of the deadline for public comment from July 9, 2014 to July 23, 2014. Comments must be received on or before July 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2014–0410 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Email: A-and-R-Docket@epa.gov. Include Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR– 2014–0410 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 566–9744. • Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mailcode 28221T, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2014–0410, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 131 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38884-38885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16036]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0379; FRL-9912-90]


Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application, 67760-
EUP-R, from Cheminova, Inc., 160 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 
22209, requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the chemical 
Flutriafol. The Agency has determined that the permit may be of 
regional and national significance. Therefore, because of the potential 
significance, EPA is seeking comments on this application.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 8, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0379, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Rossi, Registration Division 
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone 
number: (703) 305-7090; email address: RDFRNotices@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. 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 email. 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

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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.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental 
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, 
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development, 
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and 
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the 
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population 
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other 
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human 
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticide 
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under section 5 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136c, EPA can allow manufacturers to 
field test pesticides under development. Manufacturers are required to 
obtain an EUP before testing new pesticides or new uses of pesticides 
if they conduct experimental field tests on 10 acres or more of land or 
one acre or more of water.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency has determined that the 
following EUP application may be of regional and national significance, 
and therefore is seeking public comment on the EUP application:
    Submitter: Cheminova, Inc. (66760-EUP-R).
    Pesticide Chemical: Flutriafol.
    Summary of Request: For use on sweet corn in five states 
(Minnesota, Florida, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin) each 
including up to 20 plots of up to 20 acres. Foliar applications will be 
made at a maximum single application rate of 0.114 lb a.i. per acre. A 
maximum of two applications may be made (up to 0.22 lb a.i. per acre 
per season) at a 7-day interval. The proposed length of treatment will 
be one year.
    Following the review of the application and any comments and data 
received in response to this solicitation, EPA will decide whether to 
issue or deny the 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.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.

    Dated: July 1, 2014.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2014-16036 Filed 7-8-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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