Proposal To Mitigate Exposure to Bees From Acutely Toxic Pesticide Products; Extension of Comment Period, 35297-35298 [2015-14950]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 118 / Friday, June 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS chemical compounds on the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOC, as found in EPA rule at 40 CFR 51.100(s), on the basis that each of these compounds makes a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. These compounds consist of four hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs) which are identified as HCF2OCF2H (also known as HFE–134), HCF2OCF2OCF2H (also known as HFE– 236cal2), HCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H (also known as HFE–338pcc13), and HCF2OCF2OCF2CF2OCF2H (also known as H-Galden 1040X or H-Galden ZT 130 (or 150 or 180)). If an entity uses or produces any of these four HFPE compounds (these being in the family of products known by the trade name HGalden) and is subject to the EPA regulations limiting the use of VOC in a product, limiting the VOC emissions from a facility, or otherwise controlling the use of VOC for purposes related to attaining the ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), then the compound will not be counted as a VOC in determining whether these regulatory obligations have been met. This EPA rule, Air Quality: Revision to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds—Exclusion of a Group of Four Hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs), was finalized on February 12, 2013 (78 FR 9823). EPA proposes to approve this SIP revision. Finally, the August 29, 2014 submittal updates the version of the CFR incorporated by reference into the rules of the State of Utah to reflect that 40 CFR 60.56c(d)(2) of subpart Ec was removed from federal regulation (78 FR 28052). That provision previously excluded Hospital Medical Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) units from having to comply with standards during periods of Startup Shutdown Malfunction (SSM) provided that no hospital waste or medical/infectious waste was being charged to the unit during those SSM periods. That provision was removed from federal regulation on May 13, 2013 (78 FR 28052). EPA proposes to approve this SIP revision. III. What action is EPA taking today? EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revisions submitted by Utah on January 28, 2010, September 16, 2010, June 18, 2013 and August 29, 2014. We are proposing to approve the January 28, 2010 revisions to R307–405–2, with exception to the proposed change to the incorporation by reference date, and proposing to approve all of the revisions to R307–102. We are proposing to approve the June 18, 2013 SIP revisions, with the exception of the non- VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Jun 18, 2015 Jkt 235001 substantive change to re-number R307– 410–5(1)[(d)] to R307–410–5(1)(c)(i)(C). The August 29, 2014 submittal’s newly amended rule supersedes and replaces all previous versions of submittals of R307–101–3, General Requirements, Version of Code of Federal Regulations Incorporated by Reference. EPA proposes to approve the August 29, 2014 revisions. Previous submittals were received on January 28, 2010, September 16, 2010, April 26, 2012 and November 4, 2013. No further EPA action is required on these earlier submittals. IV. Incorporation by Reference In this rule, the EPA is proposing to include in a final EPA rule regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is proposing to incorporate by reference the Utah Division of Air Quality rules regarding rules, general requirements, and test methods discussed in section II, Analysis of the State Submittals, of this preamble. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available electronically through www.regulations.gov and/or in hard copy at the appropriate EPA office (see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble for more information). V. Statutory and Executive Orders Review Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable federal regulations 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state actions, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this proposed action merely approves some state law as meeting federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this action: • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact in a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 35297 in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; and • Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: June 3, 2015. Shaun L. McGrath, Regional Administrator, Region 8. [FR Doc. 2015–15158 Filed 6–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Chapter I [EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0818; FRL–9929–16] Proposal To Mitigate Exposure to Bees From Acutely Toxic Pesticide Products; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\19JNP1.SGM 19JNP1 35298 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 118 / Friday, June 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules Extension of comment period. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of May 29, 2015, concerning EPA’s Proposal to Mitigate Exposure to Bees from Acutely Toxic Pesticide Products. This document extends the comment period for 30 days, from June 29, 2015 to July 29, 2015. Multiple stakeholders requested that EPA extend the comment period due to the complexity and importance of this issue. EPA is granting the extension. DATES: The comment period for the document published on May 29, 2015 (80 FR 30644), is extended. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0818 must be received on or before July 29, 2015. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of May 29, 2015 (80 FR 30644) (FRL–9927– 36). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Jun 18, 2015 Jkt 235001 Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8157; email address: goodis.michael@epa.gov, or Marietta Echeverria, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–8578; email address: echeverria.marietta@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register document of May 29, 2015 (80 FR 30644) (FRL–9927–36). In that document, EPA is seeking comment on a proposal to adopt mandatory pesticide label restrictions to protect managed bees under contract pollination services from foliar applications of pesticides that are acutely toxic to bees on a contact exposure basis. These label restrictions would prohibit applications of pesticide products, which are acutely toxic to bees, during bloom when bees are known to be present under contract. EPA is also seeking comment on a proposal to rely on efforts made by PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 states and tribes to reduce pesticide exposures through development of locally-based measures, specifically through managed pollinator protection plans. These plans would include local and customizable mitigation measures to address certain scenarios that can result in exposure to pollinators. EPA intends to monitor the success of these plans in deciding whether further label restrictions are warranted. EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on June 29, 2015, to July 29, 2015. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of May 29, 2015. If you have questions, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136a. Dated: June 11, 2015. Jack E. Housenger, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2015–14950 Filed 6–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\19JNP1.SGM 19JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 118 (Friday, June 19, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35297-35298]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14950]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Chapter I

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0818; FRL-9929-16]


Proposal To Mitigate Exposure to Bees From Acutely Toxic 
Pesticide Products; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

[[Page 35298]]


ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of May 29, 2015, 
concerning EPA's Proposal to Mitigate Exposure to Bees from Acutely 
Toxic Pesticide Products. This document extends the comment period for 
30 days, from June 29, 2015 to July 29, 2015. Multiple stakeholders 
requested that EPA extend the comment period due to the complexity and 
importance of this issue. EPA is granting the extension.

DATES: The comment period for the document published on May 29, 2015 
(80 FR 30644), is extended. Comments, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0818 must be received on or 
before July 29, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of May 29, 2015 (80 FR 30644) (FRL-9927-
36).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Pesticide Re-
Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8157; email 
address: goodis.michael@epa.gov, or
    Marietta Echeverria, Registration Division (7505P), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-8578; 
email address: echeverria.marietta@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register document of May 29, 2015 (80 
FR 30644) (FRL-9927-36). In that document, EPA is seeking comment on a 
proposal to adopt mandatory pesticide label restrictions to protect 
managed bees under contract pollination services from foliar 
applications of pesticides that are acutely toxic to bees on a contact 
exposure basis. These label restrictions would prohibit applications of 
pesticide products, which are acutely toxic to bees, during bloom when 
bees are known to be present under contract. EPA is also seeking 
comment on a proposal to rely on efforts made by states and tribes to 
reduce pesticide exposures through development of locally-based 
measures, specifically through managed pollinator protection plans. 
These plans would include local and customizable mitigation measures to 
address certain scenarios that can result in exposure to pollinators. 
EPA intends to monitor the success of these plans in deciding whether 
further label restrictions are warranted. EPA is hereby extending the 
comment period, which was set to end on June 29, 2015, to July 29, 
2015.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 
document of May 29, 2015. If you have questions, consult the person 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

    Dated: June 11, 2015.
Jack E. Housenger,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-14950 Filed 6-18-15; 8:45 am]
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