Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities, 4527-4528 [2015-01465]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 18 / Wednesday, January 28, 2015 / Proposed Rules insecticide cyantraniliprole, in or on corn, field and pop, forage at 0.04 parts per million (ppm); corn, field and pop, grain at 0.01 ppm; corn, field and pop, stover at 0.015 ppm; corn, sweet, forage at 0.02 ppm; corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husks removed at 0.01 ppm; and corn, sweet, stover at 0.08 ppm. Adequate analytical methodology, highpressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (ESI–MS/MS) detection, is used to measure and evaluate the chemical cyantraniliprole. Contact: RD. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Amended Tolerance 1. PP 4F8290. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014– 0889). FMC Corporation, 1735 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, requests to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.418 for residues of the insecticide, zetacypermethrin, in or on raw agricultural commodities corn, field, forage from 0.2 parts per million (ppm) to 9.0 ppm; corn, field, stover from 3.0 ppm to 30.0 ppm; and corn, pop, stover from 3.0 ppm to 30.0 ppm. The Gas Chromatography with Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD) analytical method is used to measure and evaluate the residues of zeta-cypermethrin for the proposed, amended uses. Contact: RD. New Tolerance Exemptions 1. PP 2F8102. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2012– 0963). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R in or on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because, as proposed, the use of Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R would not result in residues that are of toxicological concern. Note: In the Federal Register of February 21, 2014 (79 FR 9870) (FRL–9904–98), EPA announced the filing of this petition to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Trichoderma fertile strain JM41R in or on all food commodities. Since that time, the petitioner provided additional data on the identity of the active ingredient to EPA. After reviewing these data, EPA now considers the correct identity of the active ingredient to be Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R and not Trichoderma fertile strain JM41R. In order to give the public an opportunity to comment on this new information, EPA is republishing its receipt of this tolerance exemption petition filing with an updated and accurate description. Contact: BPPD. 2. PP 4F8252. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014– 0920). Certis USA LLC, 9145 Guilford VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jan 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 Rd., Suite 175, Columbia, MD 21046, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide Bacillus mycoides isolate J, in or on all agricultural commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is being sought for any residues and enforcement of residue levels would not be needed. Contact: BPPD. 3. PP 4F8271. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014– 0919). Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., 2121 Second St., Suite B–107, Davis, CA 95618, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the nematocide, fungicide, and insecticide, sterile grain inoculated with Muscodor albus strain SA–13, in or on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because the active ingredient will not be in direct contact with treated commodities, has limited survivability once the nutrient source is exhausted, and will not result in residues of toxicological concern. Contact: BPPD. 4. PP 4F8276. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014– 0454). Monsanto Company, 800 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 174 for residues of the plantincorporated protectant, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein, in or on soybean. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is being sought. Contact: BPPD. 5. PP 4F8289. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014– 0834). Southern Garden Citrus, 1820 Country Rd. 833, Clewiston, FL 33440, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 174 for residues of defensin proteins derived from spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) and inserted into citrus plants in order to confer disease resistance. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is being sought. Contact: BPPD. 6. PP IN–10683. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2014–0176). Exponent, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036 (on behalf of Huntsman Corporation, 8600 Gosling Rd., The Woodlands, TX 77381), requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of di-n-butyl carbonate (CAS No. 542–52–9) when used as a pesticide inert ingredient in pesticide formulations as a solvent without limits. The petitioner believes PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 4527 no analytical method is needed because an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is being sought for this inert ingredient. Contact: RD. 7. PP IN–10770. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2014–0874). BASF Corporation, 100 Park Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 180.960 for residues of 2-propenoic acid, polymer with ethenyl acetate, ethenylbenzene, 2-ethylhexyl 2propenoate and ethyl 2-propenoate (CAS No. 85075–52–1) with a minimum number average molecular weight (in amu) of 50,000 Daltons, when used as a pesticide inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not relevant based upon the definition of a low risk polymer under 40 CFR 723.250. Contact: RD. Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: January 20, 2015. Robert McNally, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–01603 Filed 1–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0209; FRL–9921–60] Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and request for comment. AGENCY: This document announces the Agency’s receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0209, 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JAP1.SGM 28JAP1 4528 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 18 / Wednesday, January 28, 2015 / Proposed Rules • 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: Susan Lewis, 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? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jan 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ comments.html. 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 pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general population. II. What action is the Agency taking? EPA is announcing receipt of a pesticide petition filed under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on the request before responding to the petitioner. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the pesticide petition described in this document contains data or information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the pesticide petition. After considering the PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 public comments, EPA intends to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted. Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final determination on this pesticide petition. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition that is the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this petition is available at https://www.regulations.gov. As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is publishing notice of the petition so that the public has an opportunity to comment on this request for the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained through the petition summary referenced in this unit. PP 3F8210. Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180.435 for residues of the insecticide, deltamethrin [(1R, 3R)-3(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropane-carboxylic acid (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl ester] and its major metabolites transdeltamethrin [(s)-alpha-cyano-3phenoxybenzyl-(1R, 3S)-3-(2,2dibromovinyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and alpha-R-deltamethrin [(R)-alphacyano-3phenoxybenzyl-(1R, 3R)-3-(2,2dibromovinyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, in or on food and feed commodities following wide-area mosquito adulticide applications at at 0.05 parts per million (ppm). High performance liquid chromatography/triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical and its cis and trans isomers. Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: January 20, 2015. Susan Lewis, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 28, 2015)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0209; FRL-9921-60]


Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide 
Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petition and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial 
filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or 
on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0209, 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.

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     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: Susan Lewis, 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?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. 
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System 
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. 
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

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 preparing and submitting 
your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    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 pesticides 
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is announcing receipt of a pesticide petition filed under 
section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 
U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of 
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in 
or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on 
the request before responding to the petitioner. EPA is not proposing 
any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the 
pesticide petition described in this document contains data or 
information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 
346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the 
submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of 
the pesticide petition. After considering the public comments, EPA 
intends to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted. 
Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final determination 
on this pesticide petition.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition that is the 
subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a 
docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this 
petition is available at https://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA 
is publishing notice of the petition so that the public has an 
opportunity to comment on this request for the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food 
commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained 
through the petition summary referenced in this unit.
    PP 3F8210. Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR 
part 180.435 for residues of the insecticide, deltamethrin [(1R, 3R)-
3(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-carboxylic acid (S)-alpha-
cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl ester] and its major metabolites trans-
deltamethrin [(s)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R, 3S)-3-(2,2-
dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and alpha-R-
deltamethrin [(R)-alphacyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R, 3R)-3-(2,2-
dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, in or on food and 
feed commodities following wide-area mosquito adulticide applications 
at at 0.05 parts per million (ppm). High performance liquid 
chromatography/triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) is 
used to measure and evaluate the chemical and its cis and trans 
isomers.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: January 20, 2015.
Susan Lewis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-01465 Filed 1-27-15; 8:45 am]
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