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period and make changes, as
appropriate, to the draft ecological risk
assessments. After reviewing comments
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Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0233; FRL–9947–12]
Stakeholder Workshop To Discuss
Interim Scientific Methods Used in
Draft Biological Evaluations; Notice of
Public Meeting
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
EPA’s Office of Pesticide
Programs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS), and the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively,
the Services), and the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) are holding a 2day workshop to discuss potential
refinements to the interim scientific
methods used in the first nationwide
draft biological evaluations for
chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion,
released for public comment on April
11, 2016. These interim scientific
methods were developed by EPA and
the Services, with collaboration from
USDA on crop production, pesticide
use, and the spatial footprint of
agricultural use patterns, in response to
the 2013 National Academy of Sciences
(NAS) report entitled, ‘‘Assessing Risks
to Endangered and Threatened Species
from Pesticides.’’ This workshop builds
upon public meetings held in November
2013, April and October 2014, and April
2015, and provides a forum for
stakeholders to offer scientific and
technical feedback on three topics of
interest: (1) Improving aquatic
modeling, (2) refinements to Step 1
(making ‘‘may affect’’ or ‘‘no effect’’
determinations) and Step 2 (making
‘‘likely to adversely affect’’ or ‘‘not
likely to adversely affect’’
determinations), and (3) the weight of
evidence approach. The workshop is not
designed, or intended, to be a decisionmaking forum; consensus will not be
sought, or developed at the meeting.
This meeting is intended to further the
agencies’ goal of developing a
sustainable methodology and process as
part of the consultation process for
assessing pesticide impacts on
threatened and endangered (listed)
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species that is efficient, inclusive, and
transparent.
DATES: The meeting will be held on June
29, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
June 30, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. There will be a teleconference line
and webinar available for those
interested in calling in for introductory
and concluding plenary sessions at the
beginning and the end of the workshop.
Attendees must register by June 22,
2016 to attend either in person or via
teleconference/webinar.
To request accommodation of a
disability, please contact the person(s)
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON
CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days
prior to the meeting, to give EPA and
the Services as much time as possible to
process your request.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
FWS Skyline Bldg. 7, 5275 Leesburg
Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041–
3803, in the Rachel Carson Room. See
Unit III for additional information.
Requests to participate in the meeting,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0233, may
be submitted to the persons listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
general information and to register to
attend, contact: Khue Nguyen, Pesticide
Re-evaluation Division (7508P), Office
of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001;
telephone number: 703–347–0248;
email address: nguyen.khue@epa.gov.
For meeting logistics and special
accommodations, contact: Leona
Laniawe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Headquarters, Ecological Services, 5275
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–
3803; telephone: (703) 358–2640; email
address: leona_laniawe@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by
this action if you develop, manufacture,
formulate, sell, and/or apply pesticide
products, and if you are interested in
the potential impacts of pesticide use on
listed species. 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).
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• Pesticide Manufacturing (NAICS
code 32532).
modeling, (2) refinements to Step 1 and
Step 2, and (3) the approach to the
weight of evidence. Because of the
B. How can I get copies of this document
highly technical nature of these topics,
and other related information?
the breakout groups will be by
The docket for this action, identified
invitation only during initial
by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–
registration. Invitees with specialized
2014–0233, is available at https://
expertise in the three topic areas will be
www.regulations.gov or at the Office of
identified by the workshop Steering
Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public
Committee composed of members from
Docket (OPP Docket) in the
EPA, FWS, NMFS, and representatives
Environmental Protection Agency
from industry, grower groups, and
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
environmental non-governmental
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
organizations (NGOs). After initial
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
registration, each breakout group will be
DC 20460–0001. The Public Reading
open to the public on a first-come-firstRoom is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
served basis until maximum capacity is
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding reached. Maximum capacity is 20
legal holidays. The telephone number
people per breakout group.
for the Public Reading Room is (202)
The agencies’ interim approach
566–1744, and the telephone number for document entitled, ‘‘Interagency
the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805.
Approach for Implementation of the
Please review the visitor instructions
National Academy of Sciences Report’’,
and additional information about the
dated November 13, 2013, and the
docket available at https://www.epa.gov/ presentation materials from the
dockets.
November 2013 stakeholder workshop
are available at: https://www.epa.gov/
II. Background
oppfead1/endanger/2013/nas.html.
This workshop is an opportunity for
Presentations supporting the previous
stakeholders and agencies to continue
stakeholder workshops held in April
their dialogue on the technical aspects
and October 2014 are available in the
of implementing the NAS
docket EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0233.
recommendations in the context of
Presentations supporting the
ongoing interagency efforts to develop a stakeholder workshop in April 2015 and
method for assessing risks to
the draft biological evaluations for
endangered species. This workshop
chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion
builds upon implementation of the
are available at: https://www.epa.gov/
enhanced stakeholder engagement
endangered-species/implementing-nasprocess that was finalized in March
report-recommendations-ecological2013, and public meetings held in
risk-assessment-endangered-and.
November 2013, April and October
Representatives from the federal
2014, and April 2015. The workshop is
agencies will participate in the breakout
not designed, or intended to be a
groups and plenary sessions to guide the
decision-making forum; consensus will
discussion and answer clarifying
not be sought, or developed at the
questions regarding the need for
meeting. Stakeholders are invited to
refinement of the current interim
provide feedback and suggest ideas for
methods. The agencies see this
further refinement in three topic areas
workshop as an integral component of
related to the draft biological
the stakeholder engagement process
evaluations for the three pilot chemicals developed for pesticide consultations
(chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion): that contributes to the agencies’
(1) Improving aquatic exposure
commitment to adapt and refine the
modeling, (2) refinements to the interim interim approaches as we progress
method for Step 1 (making ‘‘may affect’’ through the initial pesticide
or ‘‘no effect’’ determinations) and Step
consultations for chlorpyrifos, diazinon,
2 (making ‘‘likely to adversely affect’’ or and malathion.
‘‘not likely to adversely affect’’
determinations), and (3) the approach to III. How can I request to participate in
this meeting?
the weight of evidence.
You may submit a request to
The structure of this workshop differs
participate in this meeting to the
from the structure of previous
person(s) listed under FOR FURTHER
workshops. Only the opening and
concluding plenary sessions of the
INFORMATION CONTACT. Do not submit
workshop will be open to the general
any information in your request that is
public. The rest of the workshop is
considered CBI. Requests to participate
divided into 6 breakout groups. Each
in the meeting, identified by docket ID
breakout group will discuss technical
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0233,
questions related to the three main
must be received on or before June 22,
topics of interest: (1) Improving aquatic
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: May 31, 2016.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0233; FRL-9947-12]
Stakeholder Workshop To Discuss Interim Scientific Methods Used
in Draft Biological Evaluations; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
(collectively, the Services), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) are holding a 2-day workshop to discuss potential refinements to
the interim scientific methods used in the first nationwide draft
biological evaluations for chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion,
released for public comment on April 11, 2016. These interim scientific
methods were developed by EPA and the Services, with collaboration from
USDA on crop production, pesticide use, and the spatial footprint of
agricultural use patterns, in response to the 2013 National Academy of
Sciences (NAS) report entitled, ``Assessing Risks to Endangered and
Threatened Species from Pesticides.'' This workshop builds upon public
meetings held in November 2013, April and October 2014, and April 2015,
and provides a forum for stakeholders to offer scientific and technical
feedback on three topics of interest: (1) Improving aquatic modeling,
(2) refinements to Step 1 (making ``may affect'' or ``no effect''
determinations) and Step 2 (making ``likely to adversely affect'' or
``not likely to adversely affect'' determinations), and (3) the weight
of evidence approach. The workshop is not designed, or intended, to be
a decision-making forum; consensus will not be sought, or developed at
the meeting. This meeting is intended to further the agencies' goal of
developing a sustainable methodology and process as part of the
consultation process for assessing pesticide impacts on threatened and
endangered (listed) species that is efficient, inclusive, and
transparent.
DATES: The meeting will be held on June 29, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. and June 30, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a
teleconference line and webinar available for those interested in
calling in for introductory and concluding plenary sessions at the
beginning and the end of the workshop. Attendees must register by June
22, 2016 to attend either in person or via teleconference/webinar.
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the
person(s) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at
least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA and the Services as
much time as possible to process your request.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at FWS Skyline Bldg. 7, 5275
Leesburg Pike, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041-3803, in the Rachel Carson
Room. See Unit III for additional information.
Requests to participate in the meeting, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0233, may be submitted to
the persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information and to
register to attend, contact: Khue Nguyen, Pesticide Re-evaluation
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: 703-347-0248; email address:
nguyen.khue@epa.gov.
For meeting logistics and special accommodations, contact: Leona
Laniawe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Ecological
Services, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; telephone:
(703) 358-2640; email address: leona_laniawe@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you develop,
manufacture, formulate, sell, and/or apply pesticide products, and if
you are interested in the potential impacts of pesticide use on listed
species. 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).
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Pesticide Manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?
The docket for this action, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OPP-2014-0233, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the
Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in
the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West
William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the
telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review
the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket
available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
II. Background
This workshop is an opportunity for stakeholders and agencies to
continue their dialogue on the technical aspects of implementing the
NAS recommendations in the context of ongoing interagency efforts to
develop a method for assessing risks to endangered species. This
workshop builds upon implementation of the enhanced stakeholder
engagement process that was finalized in March 2013, and public
meetings held in November 2013, April and October 2014, and April 2015.
The workshop is not designed, or intended to be a decision-making
forum; consensus will not be sought, or developed at the meeting.
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback and suggest ideas for
further refinement in three topic areas related to the draft biological
evaluations for the three pilot chemicals (chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and
malathion): (1) Improving aquatic exposure modeling, (2) refinements to
the interim method for Step 1 (making ``may affect'' or ``no effect''
determinations) and Step 2 (making ``likely to adversely affect'' or
``not likely to adversely affect'' determinations), and (3) the
approach to the weight of evidence.
The structure of this workshop differs from the structure of
previous workshops. Only the opening and concluding plenary sessions of
the workshop will be open to the general public. The rest of the
workshop is divided into 6 breakout groups. Each breakout group will
discuss technical questions related to the three main topics of
interest: (1) Improving aquatic modeling, (2) refinements to Step 1 and
Step 2, and (3) the approach to the weight of evidence. Because of the
highly technical nature of these topics, the breakout groups will be by
invitation only during initial registration. Invitees with specialized
expertise in the three topic areas will be identified by the workshop
Steering Committee composed of members from EPA, FWS, NMFS, and
representatives from industry, grower groups, and environmental non-
governmental organizations (NGOs). After initial registration, each
breakout group will be open to the public on a first-come-first-served
basis until maximum capacity is reached. Maximum capacity is 20 people
per breakout group.
The agencies' interim approach document entitled, ``Interagency
Approach for Implementation of the National Academy of Sciences
Report'', dated November 13, 2013, and the presentation materials from
the November 2013 stakeholder workshop are available at: https://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/endanger/2013/nas.html. Presentations supporting
the previous stakeholder workshops held in April and October 2014 are
available in the docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0233. Presentations supporting
the stakeholder workshop in April 2015 and the draft biological
evaluations for chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion are available at:
https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/implementing-nas-report-recommendations-ecological-risk-assessment-endangered-and.
Representatives from the federal agencies will participate in the
breakout groups and plenary sessions to guide the discussion and answer
clarifying questions regarding the need for refinement of the current
interim methods. The agencies see this workshop as an integral
component of the stakeholder engagement process developed for pesticide
consultations that contributes to the agencies' commitment to adapt and
refine the interim approaches as we progress through the initial
pesticide consultations for chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion.
III. How can I request to participate in this meeting?
You may submit a request to participate in this meeting to the
person(s) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Do not submit
any information in your request that is considered CBI. Requests to
participate in the meeting, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2014-0233, must be received on or before June 22, 2016.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: May 31, 2016.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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