Pesticide Registration Review; Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments for Sulfonylureas and Certain Other Pesticides; Notice of Availability and Request for Comment, 57812-57816 [2015-24452]

Download as PDF 57812 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 186 / Friday, September 25, 2015 / Notices Dated: September 18, 2015. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. 2015–24450 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0386; FRL–9933–68] Pesticide Registration Review; Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments for Sulfonylureas and Certain Other Pesticides; Notice of Availability and Request for Comment Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and opens a public comment period on EPA’s draft human health and ecological risk assessments for the registration review of a group of pesticides known collectively as sulfonylureas (SUs) that are identified individually in this document in Table 1 of Unit III, as well as additional chemicals identified in Table 2 of Unit III. This notice also announces both the opening of the registration review docket and the availability of the registration review human health and ecological risk assessments for antimycin A and imazosulfuron. Registration review is EPA’s periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration that is the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed a comprehensive preliminary human health and ecological risk assessment for the pesticide uses of the identified pesticides. After reviewing comments received during the public comment period, EPA may issue a revised risk assessment, explain any changes to the draft risk assessment, and respond to comments and may request public input on risk mitigation before completing a proposed registration review decision for the identified pesticides. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that the registration of each pesticide is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Sep 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 number EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0386, 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: For pesticide specific information, contact: The Chemical Review Manager listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit III. For general questions on the registration review program, contact: Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 308–8015; email address: dumas.richard@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the Chemical Review Manager listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of Unit III. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Authority EPA is conducting the registration review of the pesticides identified in this document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq., and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. FIFRA section 3(g) provides, among other things, that the registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in or on food. III. Registration Reviews As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is reviewing the registrations for the pesticides listed in Tables 1 and 2 to ensure that each pesticide on the list E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 186 / Friday, September 25, 2015 / Notices continues to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration—that is, that these pesticides can still be used without 57813 unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. TABLE 1—DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT—SULFONYLUREAS Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information Bensulfuron-methyl ............................................. 7216 Chlorimuron-ethyl ............................................... 7403 Chlorsulfuron ...................................................... 0631 Flazasulfuron ...................................................... 7271 Foramsulfuron .................................................... 7252 Halosulfuron-methyl ............................................ 7233 Imazosulfuron ..................................................... 7285–1 Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium ............................... 7253 Mesosulfuron-methyl .......................................... 7277 Metsulfuron-methyl ............................................. 7205 Nicosulfuron ........................................................ 7227 Orthosulfamuron ................................................. 7270 Primisulfuron-methyl ........................................... 7220 Prosulfuron ......................................................... 7235 Rimsulfuron ........................................................ 7218 Sulfometuron-methyl .......................................... 3136 Sulfosulfuron ....................................................... 7247 Thifensulfuron-methyl ......................................... 7206 Triasulfuron ......................................................... 7221 Tribenuron-methyl .............................................. 7217 Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium ...................................... 7208 Triflusulfuron-methyl ........................................... 7236 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0663 ............................. Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@ epa.gov, (703) 308–8175. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308–8025. Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347–0504. Ricardo Jones, jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703) 347–0493. Jose Gayoso, gayoso.jose@epa.gov, (703) 347–8652. Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289. Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325. Katherine St. Clair, stclair.katherine@epa.gov, (703) 347–8778. Jolene Trujillo, trujillo.jolene@epa.gov, (303) 312–6579. Katherine St. Clair, stclair.katherine@epa.gov, (703) 347–8778. Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347–0504. Khue Nguyen, nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703) 347–0248. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@ epa.gov, (703) 308–2201. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308–8025. Jose Gayoso, gayoso.jose@epa.gov, (703) 347–8652. Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325. Kelly Ballard, ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305–8126. Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289. Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@ epa.gov, (703) 305–5076. Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289. Kelly Ballard, ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305–8126. Matthew Manupella, manupella.matthew@ epa.gov, (703) 347–0411. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES A single, streamlined ecological risk assessment document covering the 22 sulfonylurea chemicals listed in Table 1, as well as 22 chemical-specific human health risk assessments separately addressing the same 22 active ingredients are being made available for public review and comment. The sulfonylureas (SUs) are an established EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0478 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0878 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0994 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0387 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0745 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0625 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0717 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0833 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0375 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0372 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0438 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0844 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–1010 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0178 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0433 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0434 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0171 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0115 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0626 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0409 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0605 ............................. and widely used class of agricultural pesticides in the United States. They are used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds and are registered for many agricultural and non-agricultural uses. The ecological risk assessment examines risks from the SUs simultaneously but not cumulatively. The streamlined assessment for SUs will focus on the risks to plants. This single document approach is intended to increase efficiency and consistency in assessing potential risks from this class of compounds. Separate human health risk assessment documents have been generated for each of the SUs because of differences in toxicity endpoints and points of departure. TABLE 2—DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT—ADDITIONAL CHEMICALS Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information Antimycin A ........................................................ 4121 Chlorpyrifos-methyl ............................................. 8011 EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0480 ............................. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@ epa.gov, (703) 308–2201. Joel Wolf, wolf.joel@epa.gov, (703) 347– 0228. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Sep 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0119 ............................. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 57814 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 186 / Friday, September 25, 2015 / Notices TABLE 2—DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT—ADDITIONAL CHEMICALS— Continued Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information Dicrotophos ........................................................ Case 0145 Dimethoate ......................................................... 0088 Diquat Dibromide ................................................ 0288 Ethoprop ............................................................. 0106 Fosamine ammonium ......................................... 2355 Hexazinone ......................................................... 0266 Methoxyfenozide ................................................ 7431 Profenofos .......................................................... 2540 Tebufenozide ...................................................... 7416 Terbufos ............................................................. 0109 Tribufos ............................................................... 2145 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Registration review case name and No. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0440 ............................. Khue Nguyen, nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703) 347–0248. Kelly Ballard, ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305–8126. Bonnie Adler, adler.bonnie@epa.gov, (703) 308–8523. Tracy Perry, perry.tracy@epa.gov, (703) 308– 0128. James Parker, parker.james@epa.gov, (703) 306–0469. Dana L. Friedman, friedman.dana@epa.gov, (703) 347–8827. Bonnie Adler, adler.bonnie@epa.gov, (703) 308–8523. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@ epa.gov, (703) 308–2201. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@ epa.gov, (703) 308–2201. Matthew Manupella, manupella.matthew@ epa.go, (703) 347–0411. Marianne Mannix, mannix.marianne@ epa.gov, (703) 347–0275. Antimycin A. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments, Preliminary Work Plan (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2015–0480). Antimycin A (Fintrol®) is a restricted use pesticide registered for limited aquatic use by the U.S. National Park Service to control invasive species and restore native fish populations. EPA has completed combined scoping and preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments for Antimycin A. These assessments are limited to the current registered uses of Antimycin A in accordance with the Federal label and do not consider endangered species or endocrine effects. Chlorpyrifos-methyl. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0119). Chlorpyrifos-methyl is registered as an insecticide used to target and kill a variety of stored grain insects including beetles, weevils, moths, and grain borers. The registered uses of chlorpyrifos-methyl are limited to indoor applications made to the interior of empty grain storage bins or warehouses. EPA conducted a preliminary ecological risk assessment and effects determination and a human health risk assessment. An endangered species assessment was completed and a No Effect determination was made for all listed species, as well as a No Habitat Modification determination for all designated critical habitats for the currently registered uses of chlorpyrifosmethyl. Chlorpyrifos-methyl was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Sep 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0059 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0846 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0560 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0215 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0755 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0663 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0345 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0824 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0119 ............................. EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0883 ............................. endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Dicrotophos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0440). Dicrotophos is an organophosphate insecticide mainly used on cotton and ornamental trees. Dicrotophos is primarily used to target stinkbugs and tarnished plant bugs in cotton growing states. EPA published preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments in 2014 for public comment. EPA has revised its human health risk assessment by revising the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor and its dietary analysis. EPA has identified possible dietary risk for both adults and children, possible spray drift risks, and possible occupational handler risk from both aerial and ground application. EPA has revised its ecological risk assessment by providing additional characterization of potential ecological risk from typical application rates and average foliar residue (i.e., Kenaga) values for mammalian and bird dietary exposure. EPA identified possible ecological risks for the following taxa: Aquatic invertebrates, mammals, birds, and terrestrial invertebrates. An endangered species assessment has not been completed for dicrotophos at this time. Dicrotophos was not on the first list of chemicals for endocrine disruption screening. Dimethoate. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2009–0059). Dimethoate is a wide spectrum systemic organophosphate PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 insecticide. It is registered for use on a wide variety of agricultural crops, tree crops, ornamentals, and non-cropland adjacent to agricultural fields. There are no residential uses. EPA conducted a comprehensive human health risk assessment and identified potential risks of concern for dietary and occupational exposures. EPA also conducted a screening level ecological risk assessment that addressed all registered use of dimethoate. Potential risks were identified for freshwater, estuarine/marine, and terrestrial invertebrates, birds, and mammals. An endangered species assessment has not been completed for dimethoate at this time. Dimethoate was evaluated for its potential to affect endocrine systems in mammals and wildlife and the results of the agency’s review are found in the Weight of Evidence review in this registration review docket. Diquat Dibromide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0846). Diquat dibromide is a non-selective contact algicide, defoliant, desiccant, and herbicide. As an herbicide/algicide it is registered for use to control weeds in non-crop (including residential) and aquatic areas. As a desiccant/defoliant, it is registered for use on seed crops and potatoes. The Agency issued a FWP for diquat dibromide in March 2011, and data were called in. The reviews of those data are incorporated into the draft risk assessments. The ecological risk assessment identifies risk of concern for both terrestrial and aquatic E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 186 / Friday, September 25, 2015 / Notices organisms. The human health risk assessment identifies risks of concerns for residential and occupations handlers via inhalation, and dermal concerns for workers after application. Diquat dibromide was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP), and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Ethoprop. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0560). Ethoprop is an organophosphate, restricted use insecticide-nematicide registered for use on a variety of crops, including potatoes and sugarcane. The Agency has completed draft risk assessments for ethoprop, which identified both human health and ecological risks of concern. These assessments do not consider endangered species. Ethoprop was evaluated for its potential to affect endocrine systems in mammals and wildlife and the results of the agency’s review are found in the Weight of Evidence review in this registration review docket. Fosamine Ammonium. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0215). Fosamine ammonium is an herbicide which is applied to prevent growth of undesirable seedlings and saplings of brush and vines. Fosamine ammonium is registered for use on non-agricultural rights-of way, industrial sites, fencerows, and pine plantations. It is used for general weed control in uncultivated nonagricultural areas (e.g., airports, highway, railroad and utility rights-of-way, and sewage disposal areas), uncultivated agricultural areas (e.g., non-crop producing farmyards, fuel storage areas, fencerows) and industrial sites (e.g., lumberyards, pipeline and tank farms). The Agency has conducted a human health risk assessment for fosamine ammonium. The Agency has also conducted a quantitative ecological risk assessment, which includes a screening-level listed species assessment. Fosamine ammonium was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Hexazinone. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2009–0755). Hexazinone is a broad spectrum herbicide registered for use on food and feed crops (including alfalfa, blueberry, pineapple, sugarcane), nonfood crops (including Christmas tree plantations, industrial areas, recreational areas), drainage systems, and in forestry (including conifer VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:58 Sep 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 release, reforestation, forest trees). EPA conducted a comprehensive human health risk assessment and did not identify any risks of concern for dietary or residential exposure. Most occupational risks identified may be addressed with additional levels of personal protective equipment, though some scenarios still pose concerns considering engineering controls. EPA also conducted a preliminary ecological risk assessment that identified potential risks, mainly to terrestrial and aquatic plants. Hexazinone was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Methoxyfenozide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0606). Methoxyfenozide is a diacylhydrazine insecticide and insect growth regulator registered for use on a variety of agricultural and non-agricultural sites. The ecological assessment indicates that methoxyfenozide has the potential for direct acute and chronic effects on listed and non-listed freshwater and estuarine/ marine invertebrates. The likelihood of direct adverse effects on birds, terrestrial-phase amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, aquatic-phase amphibians, and terrestrial and aquatic plants as a result of registered methoxyfenozide use is expected to be low. However, taxa that depend on aquatic invertebrate species may be indirectly affected. The endangered species protection bulletin for methoxyfenozide can be found by following the links at https:// www.epa.gov/oppfead1/endanger/ bulletins.htm). The human health risk assessment considered both current and pending proposed uses of methoxyfenozide, and the Agency concluded there were no risks of concern identified for any route or duration of exposure. Methoxyfenozide was not included in either the first or second list of chemicals to be screened for endocrine disruptor potential. Profenofos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0345). Profenofos (Curacron®) is an organophosphate, restricted use insecticide registered for use on cotton. However, use has declined significantly since 2000, and EPA has not found any reports of use since 2011. The Agency has completed preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments for profenofos. Profenofos was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57815 Tebufenozide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA– HQ–OPP–2008–0824). Tebufenozide (Confirm®) is an insect growth regulator registered for use on a variety of crops, mint, ornamentals, tree and nut fruit and in forestry. EPA has completed preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments for tebufenozide. Tebufenozide was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Terbufos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0119). Terbufos is a systemic organophosphate insecticide-nematicide used to control a variety of pests on corn (field and sweet corn), grain sorghum, and sugar beets. EPA conducted a dietary and occupational human health risk assessment. The agency identified dietary and occupational risks. EPA also conducted a comprehensive ecological risk assessment and found risks to both aquatic and terrestrial animals. Endangered species, EDSP and pollinator assessments have not been completed for terbufos at this time. Tribufos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA–HQ– OPP–2008–0883). Tribufos is an organophospate chemical used as a preharvest desiccant on cotton. The Environmental Protection Agency conducted comprehensive human health and ecological risk assessments, which identified human health and ecological risks. Tribufos was not on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), EPA is providing an opportunity, through this notice of availability, for interested parties to provide comments and input concerning the Agency’s draft human health and ecological risk assessments for the pesticides identified in this document. Such comments and input could address, among other things, the Agency’s risk assessment methodologies and assumptions, as applied to this draft risk assessment. The Agency will consider all comments received during the public comment period and make changes, as appropriate, to the draft human health and ecological risk assessment. EPA will then issue a revised risk assessment, explain any changes to the draft risk assessment, and respond to comments. In the Federal Register notice announcing the availability of the revised risk assessment, if the revised risk assessment indicates risks of concern, the Agency may provide a comment E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 57816 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 186 / Friday, September 25, 2015 / Notices period for the public to submit suggestions for mitigating the risk identified in the revised risk assessment before developing a proposed registration review decision on the pesticides identified in this document. 1. Other related information. Additional information on the pesticides identified in this document is available on the Pesticide Registration Review Status Web page. Information on the Agency’s registration review program and its implementing regulation is available at https:// www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_ review. 2. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or information in response to this document. To be considered during a pesticide’s registration review, the submitted data or information must meet the following requirements: • To ensure that EPA will consider data or information submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider data or information submitted at a later date. • The data or information submitted must be presented in a legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or electronic form. • Submitters must clearly identify the source of any submitted data or information. • Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However, submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider the data or information in the pesticide’s registration review. As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions required in the final decision on the registration review case have been completed. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: September 21, 2015. Richard P. Keigwin, Jr., Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0386; FRL-9933-68]


Pesticide Registration Review; Draft Human Health and Ecological 
Risk Assessments for Sulfonylureas and Certain Other Pesticides; Notice 
of Availability and Request for Comment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and opens a public 
comment period on EPA's draft human health and ecological risk 
assessments for the registration review of a group of pesticides known 
collectively as sulfonylureas (SUs) that are identified individually in 
this document in Table 1 of Unit III, as well as additional chemicals 
identified in Table 2 of Unit III. This notice also announces both the 
opening of the registration review docket and the availability of the 
registration review human health and ecological risk assessments for 
antimycin A and imazosulfuron. Registration review is EPA's periodic 
review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide 
continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration that is 
the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable 
adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the 
registration review process, the Agency has completed a comprehensive 
preliminary human health and ecological risk assessment for the 
pesticide uses of the identified pesticides. After reviewing comments 
received during the public comment period, EPA may issue a revised risk 
assessment, explain any changes to the draft risk assessment, and 
respond to comments and may request public input on risk mitigation 
before completing a proposed registration review decision for the 
identified pesticides. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that the 
registration of each pesticide is based on current scientific and other 
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0386, 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: For pesticide specific information, 
contact: The Chemical Review Manager listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of 
Unit III.
    For general questions on the registration review program, contact: 
Richard Dumas, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8015; 
email address: dumas.richard@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

 A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of 
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human 
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; 
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, 
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be 
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific 
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions 
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, 
consult the Chemical Review Manager listed in Table 1 and Table 2 of 
Unit III.

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. Authority

    EPA is conducting the registration review of the pesticides 
identified in this document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136 et 
seq., and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR 
part 155, subpart C. FIFRA section 3(g) provides, among other things, 
that the registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. 
Under FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered 
only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA 
section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used in accordance with 
widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must 
perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on 
the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the 
environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the 
use of a pesticide in or on food.

III. Registration Reviews

    As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is reviewing the 
registrations for the pesticides listed in Tables 1 and 2 to ensure 
that each pesticide on the list

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continues to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration--that is, that 
these pesticides can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects 
on human health or the environment.

Table 1--Draft Risk Assessments Being Made Available for Public Comment--
                              Sulfonylureas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Chemical review
  Registration review case        Docket ID No.      manager and contact
        name and No.                                     information
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bensulfuron-methyl..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0663  Moana Appleyard,
7216........................                         appleyard.moana@epa.gov, (703) 308-
                                                     8175.
Chlorimuron-ethyl...........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0478  Wilhelmena
7403........................                         Livingston,
                                                     livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703)
                                                     308-8025.
Chlorsulfuron...............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0878  Miguel Zavala,
0631........................                         zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347-0504.
Flazasulfuron...............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0994  Ricardo Jones,
7271........................                         jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703) 347-0493.
Foramsulfuron...............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0387  Jose Gayoso,
7252........................                         gayoso.jose@epa.gov
                                                     , (703) 347-8652.
Halosulfuron-methyl.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0745  Brittany Pruitt,
7233........................                         pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0289.
Imazosulfuron...............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0625  Caitlin Newcamp,
7285-1......................                         newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0325.
Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium..  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0717  Katherine St. Clair,
7253........................                         stclair.katherine@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     8778.
Mesosulfuron-methyl.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0833  Jolene Trujillo,
7277........................                         trujillo.jolene@epa.gov, (303) 312-
                                                     6579.
Metsulfuron-methyl..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0375  Katherine St. Clair,
7205........................                         stclair.katherine@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     8778.
Nicosulfuron................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0372  Miguel Zavala,
7227........................                         zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347-0504.
Orthosulfamuron.............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0438  Khue Nguyen,
7270........................                         nguyen.khue@epa.gov
                                                     , (703) 347-0248.
Primisulfuron-methyl........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0844  Christina Scheltema,
7220........................                         scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308-
                                                     2201.
Prosulfuron.................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1010  Wilhelmena
7235........................                         Livingston,
                                                     livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703)
                                                     308-8025.
Rimsulfuron.................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0178  Jose Gayoso,
7218........................                         gayoso.jose@epa.gov
                                                     , (703) 347-8652.
Sulfometuron-methyl.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0433  Caitlin Newcamp,
3136........................                         newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0325.
Sulfosulfuron...............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0434  Kelly Ballard,
7247........................                         ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305-8126.
Thifensulfuron-methyl.......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0171  Brittany Pruitt,
7206........................                         pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0289.
Triasulfuron................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0115  Margaret Hathaway,
7221........................                         hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, (703) 305-
                                                     5076.
Tribenuron-methyl...........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0626  Brittany Pruitt,
7217........................                         pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0289.
Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium.....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0409  Kelly Ballard,
7208........................                         ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305-8126.
Triflusulfuron-methyl.......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0605  Matthew Manupella,
7236........................                         manupella.matthew@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0411.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    A single, streamlined ecological risk assessment document covering 
the 22 sulfonylurea chemicals listed in Table 1, as well as 22 
chemical-specific human health risk assessments separately addressing 
the same 22 active ingredients are being made available for public 
review and comment. The sulfonylureas (SUs) are an established and 
widely used class of agricultural pesticides in the United States. They 
are used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds and are registered for 
many agricultural and non-agricultural uses. The ecological risk 
assessment examines risks from the SUs simultaneously but not 
cumulatively. The streamlined assessment for SUs will focus on the 
risks to plants. This single document approach is intended to increase 
efficiency and consistency in assessing potential risks from this class 
of compounds. Separate human health risk assessment documents have been 
generated for each of the SUs because of differences in toxicity 
endpoints and points of departure.

Table 2--Draft Risk Assessments Being Made Available for Public Comment--
                          Additional Chemicals
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Chemical review
  Registration review case        Docket ID No.      manager and contact
        name and No.                                     information
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Antimycin A.................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0480  Christina Scheltema,
4121........................                         scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308-
                                                     2201.
Chlorpyrifos-methyl.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0119  Joel Wolf,
8011........................                         wolf.joel@epa.gov,
                                                     (703) 347-0228.

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Dicrotophos.................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0440  Khue Nguyen,
Case 0145...................                         nguyen.khue@epa.gov
                                                     , (703) 347-0248.
Dimethoate..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0059  Kelly Ballard,
0088........................                         ballard.kelly@epa.gov, (703) 305-8126.
Diquat Dibromide............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0846  Bonnie Adler,
0288........................                         adler.bonnie@epa.gov, (703) 308-8523.
Ethoprop....................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0560  Tracy Perry,
0106........................                         perry.tracy@epa.gov
                                                     , (703) 308-0128.
Fosamine ammonium...........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0215  James Parker,
2355........................                         parker.james@epa.gov, (703) 306-0469.
Hexazinone..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0755  Dana L. Friedman,
0266........................                         friedman.dana@epa.gov, (703) 347-8827.
Methoxyfenozide.............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0663  Bonnie Adler,
7431........................                         adler.bonnie@epa.gov, (703) 308-8523.
Profenofos..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0345  Christina Scheltema,
2540........................                         scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308-
                                                     2201.
Tebufenozide................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0824  Christina Scheltema,
7416........................                         scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308-
                                                     2201.
Terbufos....................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0119  Matthew Manupella,
0109........................                         manupella.matthew@epa.go, (703) 347-
                                                     0411.
Tribufos....................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0883  Marianne Mannix,
2145........................                         mannix.marianne@epa.gov, (703) 347-
                                                     0275.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Antimycin A. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments, 
Preliminary Work Plan (EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0480). Antimycin A 
(Fintrol[supreg]) is a restricted use pesticide registered for limited 
aquatic use by the U.S. National Park Service to control invasive 
species and restore native fish populations. EPA has completed combined 
scoping and preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments 
for Antimycin A. These assessments are limited to the current 
registered uses of Antimycin A in accordance with the Federal label and 
do not consider endangered species or endocrine effects.
    Chlorpyrifos-methyl. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk 
Assessments (EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0119). Chlorpyrifos-methyl is registered 
as an insecticide used to target and kill a variety of stored grain 
insects including beetles, weevils, moths, and grain borers. The 
registered uses of chlorpyrifos-methyl are limited to indoor 
applications made to the interior of empty grain storage bins or 
warehouses. EPA conducted a preliminary ecological risk assessment and 
effects determination and a human health risk assessment. An endangered 
species assessment was completed and a No Effect determination was made 
for all listed species, as well as a No Habitat Modification 
determination for all designated critical habitats for the currently 
registered uses of chlorpyrifos-methyl. Chlorpyrifos-methyl was not on 
either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an 
endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time.
    Dicrotophos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0440). Dicrotophos is an organophosphate insecticide 
mainly used on cotton and ornamental trees. Dicrotophos is primarily 
used to target stinkbugs and tarnished plant bugs in cotton growing 
states. EPA published preliminary human health and ecological risk 
assessments in 2014 for public comment. EPA has revised its human 
health risk assessment by revising the Food Quality Protection Act 
(FQPA) safety factor and its dietary analysis. EPA has identified 
possible dietary risk for both adults and children, possible spray 
drift risks, and possible occupational handler risk from both aerial 
and ground application. EPA has revised its ecological risk assessment 
by providing additional characterization of potential ecological risk 
from typical application rates and average foliar residue (i.e., 
Kenaga) values for mammalian and bird dietary exposure. EPA identified 
possible ecological risks for the following taxa: Aquatic 
invertebrates, mammals, birds, and terrestrial invertebrates. An 
endangered species assessment has not been completed for dicrotophos at 
this time. Dicrotophos was not on the first list of chemicals for 
endocrine disruption screening.
    Dimethoate. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0059). Dimethoate is a wide spectrum systemic 
organophosphate insecticide. It is registered for use on a wide variety 
of agricultural crops, tree crops, ornamentals, and non-cropland 
adjacent to agricultural fields. There are no residential uses. EPA 
conducted a comprehensive human health risk assessment and identified 
potential risks of concern for dietary and occupational exposures. EPA 
also conducted a screening level ecological risk assessment that 
addressed all registered use of dimethoate. Potential risks were 
identified for freshwater, estuarine/marine, and terrestrial 
invertebrates, birds, and mammals. An endangered species assessment has 
not been completed for dimethoate at this time. Dimethoate was 
evaluated for its potential to affect endocrine systems in mammals and 
wildlife and the results of the agency's review are found in the Weight 
of Evidence review in this registration review docket.
    Diquat Dibromide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk 
Assessments (EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0846). Diquat dibromide is a non-selective 
contact algicide, defoliant, desiccant, and herbicide. As an herbicide/
algicide it is registered for use to control weeds in non-crop 
(including residential) and aquatic areas. As a desiccant/defoliant, it 
is registered for use on seed crops and potatoes. The Agency issued a 
FWP for diquat dibromide in March 2011, and data were called in. The 
reviews of those data are incorporated into the draft risk assessments. 
The ecological risk assessment identifies risk of concern for both 
terrestrial and aquatic

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organisms. The human health risk assessment identifies risks of 
concerns for residential and occupations handlers via inhalation, and 
dermal concerns for workers after application. Diquat dibromide was not 
on either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the Endocrine 
Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP), and an endangered species 
assessment has not been conducted at this time.
    Ethoprop. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA-
HQ-OPP-2008-0560). Ethoprop is an organophosphate, restricted use 
insecticide-nematicide registered for use on a variety of crops, 
including potatoes and sugarcane. The Agency has completed draft risk 
assessments for ethoprop, which identified both human health and 
ecological risks of concern. These assessments do not consider 
endangered species. Ethoprop was evaluated for its potential to affect 
endocrine systems in mammals and wildlife and the results of the 
agency's review are found in the Weight of Evidence review in this 
registration review docket.
    Fosamine Ammonium. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk 
Assessments (EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0215). Fosamine ammonium is an herbicide 
which is applied to prevent growth of undesirable seedlings and 
saplings of brush and vines. Fosamine ammonium is registered for use on 
non-agricultural rights-of way, industrial sites, fencerows, and pine 
plantations. It is used for general weed control in uncultivated 
nonagricultural areas (e.g., airports, highway, railroad and utility 
rights-of-way, and sewage disposal areas), uncultivated agricultural 
areas (e.g., non-crop producing farmyards, fuel storage areas, 
fencerows) and industrial sites (e.g., lumberyards, pipeline and tank 
farms). The Agency has conducted a human health risk assessment for 
fosamine ammonium. The Agency has also conducted a quantitative 
ecological risk assessment, which includes a screening-level listed 
species assessment. Fosamine ammonium was not on either initial list of 
chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species 
assessment has not been conducted at this time.
    Hexazinone. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0755). Hexazinone is a broad spectrum herbicide 
registered for use on food and feed crops (including alfalfa, 
blueberry, pineapple, sugarcane), non-food crops (including Christmas 
tree plantations, industrial areas, recreational areas), drainage 
systems, and in forestry (including conifer release, reforestation, 
forest trees). EPA conducted a comprehensive human health risk 
assessment and did not identify any risks of concern for dietary or 
residential exposure. Most occupational risks identified may be 
addressed with additional levels of personal protective equipment, 
though some scenarios still pose concerns considering engineering 
controls. EPA also conducted a preliminary ecological risk assessment 
that identified potential risks, mainly to terrestrial and aquatic 
plants. Hexazinone was not on either initial list of chemicals to be 
screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has not 
been conducted at this time.
    Methoxyfenozide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0606). Methoxyfenozide is a diacylhydrazine 
insecticide and insect growth regulator registered for use on a variety 
of agricultural and non-agricultural sites. The ecological assessment 
indicates that methoxyfenozide has the potential for direct acute and 
chronic effects on listed and non-listed freshwater and estuarine/
marine invertebrates. The likelihood of direct adverse effects on 
birds, terrestrial-phase amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, aquatic-
phase amphibians, and terrestrial and aquatic plants as a result of 
registered methoxyfenozide use is expected to be low. However, taxa 
that depend on aquatic invertebrate species may be indirectly affected. 
The endangered species protection bulletin for methoxyfenozide can be 
found by following the links at https://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/endanger/bulletins.htm). The human health risk assessment considered both 
current and pending proposed uses of methoxyfenozide, and the Agency 
concluded there were no risks of concern identified for any route or 
duration of exposure. Methoxyfenozide was not included in either the 
first or second list of chemicals to be screened for endocrine 
disruptor potential.
    Profenofos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0345). Profenofos (Curacron[supreg]) is an 
organophosphate, restricted use insecticide registered for use on 
cotton. However, use has declined significantly since 2000, and EPA has 
not found any reports of use since 2011. The Agency has completed 
preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments for 
profenofos. Profenofos was not on either initial list of chemicals to 
be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has 
not been conducted at this time.
    Tebufenozide. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments 
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0824). Tebufenozide (Confirm[supreg]) is an insect 
growth regulator registered for use on a variety of crops, mint, 
ornamentals, tree and nut fruit and in forestry. EPA has completed 
preliminary human health and ecological risk assessments for 
tebufenozide. Tebufenozide was not on either initial list of chemicals 
to be screened under the EDSP, and an endangered species assessment has 
not been conducted at this time.
    Terbufos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA-
HQ-OPP-2008-0119). Terbufos is a systemic organophosphate insecticide-
nematicide used to control a variety of pests on corn (field and sweet 
corn), grain sorghum, and sugar beets. EPA conducted a dietary and 
occupational human health risk assessment. The agency identified 
dietary and occupational risks. EPA also conducted a comprehensive 
ecological risk assessment and found risks to both aquatic and 
terrestrial animals. Endangered species, EDSP and pollinator 
assessments have not been completed for terbufos at this time.
    Tribufos. Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (EPA-
HQ-OPP-2008-0883). Tribufos is an organophospate chemical used as a 
pre-harvest desiccant on cotton. The Environmental Protection Agency 
conducted comprehensive human health and ecological risk assessments, 
which identified human health and ecological risks. Tribufos was not on 
either initial list of chemicals to be screened under the EDSP, and an 
endangered species assessment has not been conducted at this time.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), EPA is providing an opportunity, 
through this notice of availability, for interested parties to provide 
comments and input concerning the Agency's draft human health and 
ecological risk assessments for the pesticides identified in this 
document. Such comments and input could address, among other things, 
the Agency's risk assessment methodologies and assumptions, as applied 
to this draft risk assessment. The Agency will consider all comments 
received during the public comment period and make changes, as 
appropriate, to the draft human health and ecological risk assessment. 
EPA will then issue a revised risk assessment, explain any changes to 
the draft risk assessment, and respond to comments. In the Federal 
Register notice announcing the availability of the revised risk 
assessment, if the revised risk assessment indicates risks of concern, 
the Agency may provide a comment

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period for the public to submit suggestions for mitigating the risk 
identified in the revised risk assessment before developing a proposed 
registration review decision on the pesticides identified in this 
document.
    1. Other related information. Additional information on the 
pesticides identified in this document is available on the Pesticide 
Registration Review Status Web page. Information on the Agency's 
registration review program and its implementing regulation is 
available at https://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review.
    2. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or 
information in response to this document. To be considered during a 
pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must 
meet the following requirements:
     To ensure that EPA will consider data or information 
submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information 
during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider 
data or information submitted at a later date.
     The data or information submitted must be presented in a 
legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must 
accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript 
must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or 
videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or 
electronic form.
     Submitters must clearly identify the source of any 
submitted data or information.
     Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or 
information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However, 
submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider 
the data or information in the pesticide's registration review.
    As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for 
each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the 
duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions 
required in the final decision on the registration review case have 
been completed.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: September 21, 2015.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide 
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2015-24452 Filed 9-24-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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