Endangered and Threatened Species; Identification and Proposed Listing of Eleven Distinct Population Segments of Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas, 51763-51764 [2015-21150]
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52831–04–6) when used as an inert
ingredient in pesticide formulations
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believes no analytical method is needed
because it is not required for an
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establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues
of cellulose carboxymethyl ether,
potassium salt with a number-average
molecular weight (in amu) from 1,000 to
10,000 (CAS Reg. No. 54848–04–3)
when used as an inert ingredient in
pesticide formulations under 40 CFR
180.960. The petitioner believes no
analytical method is needed because it
is not required for an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance. Contact:
RD.
8. PP IN–10826. (EPA–HQ–OPP–
2015–0442). BYK USA, Inc., 524 South
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requests to establish an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of poly[oxy(methyl-1,2ethanediyl)], a-[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen1-yl]- w-[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1yl]oxy] with a minimum numberaverage molecular weight (in amu) of
2,300 (CAS Reg. No. 26571–49–3) when
used as an inert ingredient in pesticide
formulations under 40 CFR 180.960.
The petitioner believes no analytical
method is needed because it is not
required for an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
9. PP IN–10830. (EPA–HQ–OPP–
2015–0465). Spring Trading Co., 203
Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on
behalf of Croda, Inc., 315 Cherry Ln.,
New Castle, DE 19720), requests to
establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues
of polyester polyol polymers with a
minimum number-average molecular
weight (in amu) greater than 1,000 (CAS
Reg. Nos. 68562–93–6, 943440–33–3,
1681043–28–6, 1681043–31–1,
1681043–33–3, 1685270–83–0,
1685270–84–1, 1685270–99–8,
1685271–01–5, 1685271–02–6, and
1685271–04–8) when used as inert
ingredients in pesticide formulations
under 40 CFR 180.960. The petitioner
believes no analytical method is needed
because it is not required for an
exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance. Contact: RD.
10. PP IN–10834. (EPA–HQ–OPP–
2015–0451). Spring Trading Co., 203
Dogwood Trl., Magnolia, TX 77354 (on
behalf of Croda, Inc., 315 Cherry Ln.,
New Castle, DE 19720), requests to
establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues
of polyamide ester polymers with a
minimum number-average molecular
weight (in amu) greater than 1,000 (CAS
Reg. Nos. 678991–29–2, 363162–42–9,
951153–32–5, 1699751–19–3, 1699751–
23–9, 1699751–24–0, 1699751–25–1,
1699751–28–4, 1699751–29–5,
1699751–31–9, and 1685271–04–8)
when used as inert ingredients in
pesticide formulations under 40 CFR
180.960. The petitioner believes no
analytical method is needed because it
is not required for an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance. Contact:
RD.
11. PP IN–10837. (EPA–HQ–OPP–
2015–0485). Stepan Co., 22 West
Frontage Rd., Northfield, IL 60093,
requests to establish an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of a-[2,4,6-tris[1(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]- w-hydroxy
poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene)
copolymer, the poly(oxypropylene)
content averages 2–8 moles, the
poly(oxyethylene) content averages 16–
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30 moles, with a minimum numberaverage molecular weight (in amu) of
1,500 (CAS Reg. No. 70880–56–7) when
used as an inert ingredient in pesticide
formulations under 40 CFR 180.960.
The petitioner believes no analytical
method is needed because it is not
required for an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
Amended Tolerance Exemption
1. PP 4F8266. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–
0918). Valent BioSciences Corp., 870
Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048,
requests to amend an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR
180.1156 for residues of the fungicide,
insecticide, algaecide, and nematocide
cinnamaldehyde in or on all food
commodities. The petitioner believes no
analytical method is needed because
residues of cinnamaldehyde have
previously been granted an exemption
from the requirement of a tolerance in
the Federal Register of February 17,
1999 (64 FR 7804) (FRL–6049–9)
(corrected in the Federal Register of
March 24, 1999 (64 FR 14099) (FRL–
6069–2)). Contact: BPPD.
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.
Dated: August 11, 2015.
R. McNally,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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RIN 0648–XB089
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Identification and Proposed Listing of
Eleven Distinct Population Segments
of Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia
mydas) as Endangered or Threatened
and Revision of Current Listings; Third
Extension of Comment Period
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce; United States Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior.
AGENCY:
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Proposed Rules
Proposed rule; extension of
comment period.
ACTION:
On March 23, 2015, NMFS
and USFWS (or the Services) published
a proposed rule to revise the listings of
the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas;
hereafter referred to as the green turtle)
under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA). We opened a public comment
period that lasted through June 22,
2015. On June 17, 2015, we published
a document extending the public
comment period through July 27, 2015.
On July 27, 2015, we published a
document again extending the public
comment period to August 26, 2015.
Having received a request to further
extend the comment period, with this
document we further extend the
comment period to September 25, 2015.
DATES: The comment period for the
notice of proposed rulemaking
published on March 23, 2015 (80 FR
15271), is extended. Comments and
information regarding this proposed
rule must be received by close of
business on September 25, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on the proposed rule, identified by
NOAA–NMFS–2012–0154, by any of the
following methods:
• Electronic Submissions: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20120154,
2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
OR
• Mail: Submit written comments to
Green Turtle Proposed Listing Rule,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 EastWest Highway, Room 13535, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; or Green Turtle
Proposed Listing Rule, U.S. Fish and
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Wildlife Service, North Florida
Ecological Services Office, 7915
Baymeadows Way, Suite 200,
Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Instructions: Comments sent by any
other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of
the comment period, may not be
considered by the Services. All
comments received will be a part of the
public record and will generally be
posted for public viewing on
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential
business information, or otherwise
sensitive information submitted
voluntarily by the sender will be
publicly accessible. The Services will
accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/
A’’ in the required fields if you wish to
remain anonymous). The proposed rule
is available electronically at https://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/
green.htm and https://www.fws.gov/
northflorida/seaturtles/
turtle%20factsheets/green-seaturtle.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Schultz, NMFS (ph. 301–427–
8443, email jennifer.schultz@noaa.gov),
or Ann Marie Lauritsen, USFWS (ph.
904–731–3032, email annmarie_
lauritsen@fws.gov). Persons who use a
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
8339, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a
week.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The green turtle is currently listed
under the ESA as a threatened species
globally, with the exception of the
Florida and Mexican Pacific coast
breeding populations, which are listed
as endangered. On March 23, 2015 (80
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FR 15271), the Services published a
proposed rule to revise these listings
because we found that the green turtle
is composed of 11 distinct population
segments (DPSs) that qualify for listing
under the ESA. We proposed to remove
the current listings and, in their place,
list eight DPSs as threatened and three
as endangered. We also proposed to
apply existing protective regulations to
the DPSs and to continue the existing
critical habitat designation (i.e., waters
surrounding Culebra Island, Puerto
Rico) in effect for the North Atlantic
DPS. We solicited comments on these
proposed actions and indicated that
comments must be received by June 22,
2015. On June 7, 2015 (80 FR 34594), we
announced additional public hearings
and extended the public comment
period through July 27, 2015. On July
27, 2015 (80 FR 44322), we extended the
public comment period through August
26, 2015, due to a typhoon and the loss
of internet in Saipan, Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
On August 17, 2015, we received a
request to further extend the public
comment period due to another typhoon
and the loss of electricity in CNMI. We
concur with this request and hereby
extend the public comment period by an
additional 30 days, until September 25,
2015. Previously submitted comments
do not need to be resubmitted.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2015.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
Dated: August 18, 2015.
James W. Kurth,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Parts 223 and 224
[Docket No. 120425024-5724-05]
RIN 0648-XB089
Endangered and Threatened Species; Identification and Proposed
Listing of Eleven Distinct Population Segments of Green Sea Turtles
(Chelonia mydas) as Endangered or Threatened and Revision of Current
Listings; Third Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce; United States Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), Interior.
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ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: On March 23, 2015, NMFS and USFWS (or the Services) published
a proposed rule to revise the listings of the green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas; hereafter referred to as the green turtle) under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). We opened a public comment period that
lasted through June 22, 2015. On June 17, 2015, we published a document
extending the public comment period through July 27, 2015. On July 27,
2015, we published a document again extending the public comment period
to August 26, 2015. Having received a request to further extend the
comment period, with this document we further extend the comment period
to September 25, 2015.
DATES: The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking
published on March 23, 2015 (80 FR 15271), is extended. Comments and
information regarding this proposed rule must be received by close of
business on September 25, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed rule, identified by
NOAA-NMFS-2012-0154, by any of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.
1. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2012-0154,
2. Click the ``Comment Now!'' icon, complete the required fields,
and
3. Enter or attach your comments.
OR
Mail: Submit written comments to Green Turtle Proposed
Listing Rule, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries
Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13535, Silver Spring, MD 20910;
or Green Turtle Proposed Listing Rule, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
North Florida Ecological Services Office, 7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite
200, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Instructions: Comments sent by any other method, to any other
address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period,
may not be considered by the Services. All comments received will be a
part of the public record and will generally be posted for public
viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business
information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily
by the sender will be publicly accessible. The Services will accept
anonymous comments (enter ``N/A'' in the required fields if you wish to
remain anonymous). The proposed rule is available electronically at
https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/green.htm and https://www.fws.gov/northflorida/seaturtles/turtle%20factsheets/green-sea-turtle.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Schultz, NMFS (ph. 301-427-
8443, email jennifer.schultz@noaa.gov), or Ann Marie Lauritsen, USFWS
(ph. 904-731-3032, email annmarie_lauritsen@fws.gov). Persons who use a
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, and
7 days a week.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The green turtle is currently listed under the ESA as a threatened
species globally, with the exception of the Florida and Mexican Pacific
coast breeding populations, which are listed as endangered. On March
23, 2015 (80 FR 15271), the Services published a proposed rule to
revise these listings because we found that the green turtle is
composed of 11 distinct population segments (DPSs) that qualify for
listing under the ESA. We proposed to remove the current listings and,
in their place, list eight DPSs as threatened and three as endangered.
We also proposed to apply existing protective regulations to the DPSs
and to continue the existing critical habitat designation (i.e., waters
surrounding Culebra Island, Puerto Rico) in effect for the North
Atlantic DPS. We solicited comments on these proposed actions and
indicated that comments must be received by June 22, 2015. On June 7,
2015 (80 FR 34594), we announced additional public hearings and
extended the public comment period through July 27, 2015. On July 27,
2015 (80 FR 44322), we extended the public comment period through
August 26, 2015, due to a typhoon and the loss of internet in Saipan,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). On August 17,
2015, we received a request to further extend the public comment period
due to another typhoon and the loss of electricity in CNMI. We concur
with this request and hereby extend the public comment period by an
additional 30 days, until September 25, 2015. Previously submitted
comments do not need to be resubmitted.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2015.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
Dated: August 18, 2015.
James W. Kurth,
Acting Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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