Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations, 90836-90840 [2016-30175]

Download as PDF rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 90836 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2016 / Notices Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement Nos. 174, 357, and 358 to be effective 11/7/2016. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5077. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Docket Numbers: ER17–500–000. Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 20161207_Revised SAP and Clean Up Filing to be effective 1/1/2016. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5083. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Docket Numbers: ER17–501–000. Applicants: Public Service Company of Colorado. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 20161207_Revised SAP and Clean Up Filing to be effective 4/16/2016. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5084. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Docket Numbers: ER17–502–000. Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: High Winds GSFA and GIA (SA 40) to be effective 2/7/2017. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5113. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Docket Numbers: ER17–503–000. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2016–12–07 Certificate of Concurrence SCE Western Antelope Dry Ranch SGIA to be effective 12/1/2016. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5126. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Docket Numbers: ER17–504–000. Applicants: Cedar Creek Wind Energy, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Category 1 Notice re NW Region to be effective 12/8/2016. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5136. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/28/16. Take notice that the Commission received the following PURPA 210(m)(3) filings: Docket Numbers: QM17–2–000. Applicants: East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. Description: Amendment to November 4, 2016 Application of East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. for the termination of the obligation to purchase power from qualifying facilities. Filed Date: 12/7/16. Accession Number: 20161207–5131. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/4/17. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Dec 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: December 7, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for electronic review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 27, 2016. Dated: December 8, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–30130 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2016–30127 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0104; FRL–9955–54] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations [Docket No. NJ17–4–000] City of Pasadena, California; Notice of Filing Take notice that on December 5, 2016, City Pasadena, California submitted its tariff filing: City of Pasadena, California 2017 Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment Update to be effective 1/1/2017. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 to control unforeseen pest outbreaks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (703) 305–7090; email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2016 / Notices EPA may deny an emergency exemption: If the State or Federal agency cannot demonstrate that an emergency exists, if the use poses unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a conclusion that the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in ‘‘a reasonable certainty of no harm’’ to human health, including exposure of residues of the pesticide to infants and children. If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-limited tolerance B. How can I get copies of this document meeting the ‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm standard’’ of the Federal Food, and other related information? Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The docket for this action, identified In this document: EPA identifies the by docket identification (ID) number State or Federal agency granted the EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0104, is available exemption, the type of exemption, the at https://www.regulations.gov or at the pesticide authorized and the pests, the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory crop or use for which authorized, and Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the the duration of the exemption. Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William III. Emergency Exemptions Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC A. U. S. States and Territories 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room Alabama is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal Department of Agriculture and holidays. The telephone number for the Industries Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, Specific exemptions: EPA authorized and the telephone number for the OPP the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to the visitor instructions and additional October 31, 2016. information about the docket available EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; II. Background May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. EPA has granted emergency Arizona exemptions to the following State and Department of Agriculture Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the following Specific exemption: EPA authorized form: Crisis, public health, quarantine, the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to or specific. control sugarcane aphids; September 22, Under FIFRA section 18 (7 U.S.C. 2016 to April 8, 2017. 136p), EPA can authorize the use of a pesticide when emergency conditions Arkansas exist. Authorizations (commonly called State Plant Board emergency exemptions) are granted to State and Federal agencies and are of Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, four types: the Arkansas State Plant Board declared 1. A ‘‘specific exemption’’ authorizes a crisis exemption to allow use of use of a pesticide against specific pests flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to on a limited acreage in a particular control sugarcane aphids. The use was State. Most emergency exemptions are expected to be needed beyond the 15 specific exemptions. days allowed under a crisis exemption 2. ‘‘Quarantine’’ and ‘‘public health’’ and a specific exemption request was exemptions are emergency exemptions also submitted. issued for quarantine or public health Specific exemptions: EPA authorized purposes. These are rarely requested. the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to 3. A ‘‘crisis exemption’’ is initiated by control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to a State or Federal agency (and is October 31, 2016. confirmed by EPA) when there is EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor insufficient time to request and obtain EPA permission for use of a pesticide in on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. an emergency. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of the emergency exemption. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Dec 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 90837 California Department of Pesticide Regulation Crisis exemptions: On August 19, 2016, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation declared a crisis exemption to allow use of bifenthrin on pomegranate to control leaffooted plant bug. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. On June 30, 2016, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation declared a crisis exemption to allow use of methoxyfenozide in rice to control armyworms. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on avocado to control polyphagous shot hole borer; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Colorado Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Delaware Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Crisis exemptions: On March 4, 2016, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services declared crisis exemptions to allow use of the antibiotics, oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to help suppress and manage Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as citrus greening). The uses were expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and specific exemption requests were also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of the antibiotics, oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to help suppress and manage Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as citrus greening). August 15 to December 31, 2016. EPA authorized the use of tolfenpyrad on fruiting vegetables crop group 8–10 E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 90838 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2016 / Notices to control various thrips; February 29, 2016 to February 28, 2017. EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on immature (3 to 5 years old) citrus trees to manage transmission of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease vectored by the Asian citrus psyllid; January 15 to October 31, 2016. Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of naled in a bait formulation to eradicate invasive (nonnative) Tephritid fruit fly species statewide in Florida, where detected; June 24, 2016 to June 24, 2017. Georgia Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. EPA authorized the use of fluridone in cotton to control Palmer amaranth; December 18, 2015 to August 31, 2016. Idaho Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016. Illinois Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Kansas Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Kentucky Department of Agriculture Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Arkansas State Plant Board declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed longer than the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Crisis exemption: On June 21, 2016, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry declared a crisis exemption VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Dec 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 to allow use of acetamiprid in sugarcane to control the West Indian canefly. The use was expected to be needed longer than the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption, and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019. Maryland Nebraska Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016. Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 2, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Michigan Department of Agriculture Crisis exemption: On July 21 2016, the Michigan Department of Agriculture authorized a crisis exemption to allow use of fluopicolide on hops to control downy mildew. A previously withdrawn specific exemption request was resubmitted since use was needed until October 1, 2016, beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption. Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of fluensulfone on carrots to control plant-parasitic nematodes; April 20 to June 15, 2016. Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016. PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Missouri Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Nevada Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of chlorantraniliprole on teff to control armyworm; July 18, 2016 to July 18, 2017. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; August 17 to October 15, 2016. New Mexico Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 28, 2016 to April 8, 2017. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; July 12 to October 15, 2016. North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2016 / Notices declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. On January 11, 2016, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption for the postharvest use of thiabendazole on sweet potatoes to control black rot disease. The use was expected to be needed until December 31, 2016 and a request for a specific exemption was also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on sweet potatoes to control black rot disease; July 18 to December 31, 2016. EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; July 12 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Oregon Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on mushroom to control Trichoderma green mold; March 11, 2016 to March 11, 2017. South Carolina Department of Pesticide Regulation Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 25, 2016 to April 8, 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Dec 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 Tennessee Department of Agriculture Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Texas Department of Agriculture Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been confirmed; April 1, 2016 to April 1, 2019. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 16, 2016 to April 8, 2017. Washington Department of Agriculture Crisis exemptions: On the August 26, 2016, the Washington Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption for use of lambda-cyhalothrin on asparagus to control the European asparagus aphid. The use season was expected to last until October 31, 2016, and a specific exemption request was also submitted. On May 19, 2016, the Washington Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption for use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold). PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 90839 The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted. Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on asparagus to control the European asparagus aphid; September 19 to October 31, 2016. EPA authorized the use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold); July 27 to October 30, 2016. West Virginia Department of Agriculture Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016. EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016. B. Federal Departments and Agencies Agriculture Department Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service Quarantine exemptions: EPA authorized the use of citric acid to treat for disinfection of porous and nonporous surfaces contaminated with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, African Swine Fever Virus, Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, and high Pathogenic Avian Flu Influenza Virus; February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2019. EPA authorized the use of a mixture of potassium peroxymonosulfate and propylene glycol for disinfection of nonporous surfaces associated with poultry facilities infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus; January 20, 2016 to January 20, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public health exemptions: EPA authorized use of deltamethrin to help control Aedes species of mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus, in Puerto Rico where the zika virus is being locally transmitted, and Aedes mosquito populations have developed resistance to other materials commonly used for mosquito control. EPA authorized three different uses of deltamethrin as follows: Pre-treated mosquito bed nets, May 10, 2016 to May 10, 2017; pretreated window curtain coverings, May 18, 2016 to May 18, 2017; a tablet form used to prepare a solution for treatment of mosquito bed nets and curtains, May 19, 2016 to May 19, 2017. EPA authorized use of pyriproxyfen (a larvicide) and Beauveria bassiana (a E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 90840 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 241 / Thursday, December 15, 2016 / Notices fungus pathogenic to adult insects) to help control Aedes species of mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus. Deployment is in a container ‘‘trap’’ designed to attract the egg-laying adult mosquito, and was initially targeted for Puerto Rico, where the zika virus was being locally transmitted. While in the trap depositing eggs, the adult mosquito is coated with the pesticide mixture, and then visits other egg-laying sites, distributing pyriproxyfen in the process. The pyriproxyfen kills the larva by preventing development into an adult, while the Beauvaria bassiana slowly kills the adult mosquito over 8–10 days. Use is allowed in other areas of the U.S. if zika-transmitting mosquitoes are detected. May 6, 2016 to May 6, 2017. Department of Defense Armed Forces Pest Management Board Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of permethrin for treatment of unoccupied military aircraft to comply with disinsection requirements of Italy and other counties, to prevent dissemination of potential insect disease vectors such as the Aedes mosquito, vector of the zika virus. July 13, 2016 to July 13, 2017. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of ortho-phthalaldehyde, immobilized to a porous resin, to treat the International Space Station (ISS) internal active thermal control system (IATCS) coolant for control of aerobic and microaerophilic water bacteria and unidentified gram negative rods. August 31, 2016 to August 31, 2017. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: November 30, 2016, Michael Goodis, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2016–30175 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FRL–9956–49–Region 6] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Dec 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 The Environmental Protection Agency is giving notice of two proposed administrative settlements concerning the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel Company Superfund Site, located in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlements and additional background information relating to the settlements are available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Copies of the proposed settlements may be obtained from Robert Werner, Enforcement Officer, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or by calling (214) 665–6724. Comments should reference the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel Company Superfund Site, located in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas and EPA CERCLA Docket Number 06– 09–16 for the Enterprise Products BBCT LLC settlement and EPA CERCLA Docket Number 06–10–16 for the Foster Testing, Inc. settlement and should be addressed to Robert Werner, Enforcement Officer, at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Salinas, Attorney, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 or call (214) 665–8063. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 122(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1), notice is hereby given of two proposed administrative settlements concerning the Scrub-A-Dubb Barrel Company Superfund Site, located in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. The settlements require two settling parties, Enterprise Products BBCT, LLC, and Foster Testing, Inc., to pay a total of $147,800.00 as payment of response costs to the Hazardous Substances Superfund. The settlements include a covenant not to sue pursuant to Section 107 of CERCLA, 42, U.S.C. 9607. For thirty (30) days beginning the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to this notice and will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: November 24, 2016. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator (6RA). [FR Doc. 2016–29886 Filed 12–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0675; FRL–9956–03] TSCA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Standards for Small Manufacturers and Processors Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act which amended the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). TSCA, as amended, requires EPA to review the size standards for small manufacturers and processors, which are currently used in connection with reporting regulations under TSCA Section 8(a). In particular, EPA must make a determination whether a revision of those standards is warranted. EPA’s preliminary determination is that revisions to currently codified size standards for TSCA Section 8(a) are indeed warranted. As part of the ongoing review process, the EPA is requesting public comment on whether a revision of the current size standard definitions is warranted at this time. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0675, 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: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 241 (Thursday, December 15, 2016)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0104; FRL-9955-54]


Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and 
Federal Agency Crisis Declarations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of 
pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during 
the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 to control unforeseen 
pest outbreaks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, Registration 
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email address: 
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. 
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System 
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide to help readers

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determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected 
entities may include:
    [emsp14]Crop production (NAICS code 111).
    [emsp14]Animal production (NAICS code 112).
    [emsp14]Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
    [emsp14]Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this 
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the end of 
the emergency exemption.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0104, 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

    EPA has granted emergency exemptions to the following State and 
Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the following form: 
Crisis, public health, quarantine, or specific.
    Under FIFRA section 18 (7 U.S.C. 136p), EPA can authorize the use 
of a pesticide when emergency conditions exist. Authorizations 
(commonly called emergency exemptions) are granted to State and Federal 
agencies and are of four types:
    1. A ``specific exemption'' authorizes use of a pesticide against 
specific pests on a limited acreage in a particular State. Most 
emergency exemptions are specific exemptions.
    2. ``Quarantine'' and ``public health'' exemptions are emergency 
exemptions issued for quarantine or public health purposes. These are 
rarely requested.
    3. A ``crisis exemption'' is initiated by a State or Federal agency 
(and is confirmed by EPA) when there is insufficient time to request 
and obtain EPA permission for use of a pesticide in an emergency.
    EPA may deny an emergency exemption: If the State or Federal agency 
cannot demonstrate that an emergency exists, if the use poses 
unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a 
conclusion that the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in ``a 
reasonable certainty of no harm'' to human health, including exposure 
of residues of the pesticide to infants and children.
    If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity 
would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-
limited tolerance meeting the ``reasonable certainty of no harm 
standard'' of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
    In this document: EPA identifies the State or Federal agency 
granted the exemption, the type of exemption, the pesticide authorized 
and the pests, the crop or use for which authorized, and the duration 
of the exemption.

III. Emergency Exemptions

A. U. S. States and Territories

Alabama
Department of Agriculture and Industries
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Arizona
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; September 22, 2016 to April 8, 
2017.
Arkansas
State Plant Board
    Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Arkansas State Plant Board 
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed 
beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific 
exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
California
Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Crisis exemptions: On August 19, 2016, the California Department of 
Pesticide Regulation declared a crisis exemption to allow use of 
bifenthrin on pomegranate to control leaffooted plant bug. The use was 
expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis 
exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
    On June 30, 2016, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation 
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of methoxyfenozide in rice to 
control armyworms. The use was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days 
allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific exemption request was 
also submitted.
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on avocado 
to control polyphagous shot hole borer; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Delaware
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to 
October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine 
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Crisis exemptions: On March 4, 2016, the Florida Department of 
Agriculture and Consumer Services declared crisis exemptions to allow 
use of the antibiotics, oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to 
help suppress and manage Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as 
citrus greening). The uses were expected to be needed beyond the 15 
days allowed under a crisis exemption and specific exemption requests 
were also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of the antibiotics, 
oxytetracycline and streptomycin in citrus to help suppress and manage 
Huanglongbing (HLB) disease (also known as citrus greening). August 15 
to December 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of tolfenpyrad on fruiting vegetables crop 
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to control various thrips; February 29, 2016 to February 28, 2017.
    EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on immature (3 to 5 years 
old) citrus trees to manage transmission of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease 
vectored by the Asian citrus psyllid; January 15 to October 31, 2016.
    Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of naled in a bait 
formulation to eradicate invasive (non-native) Tephritid fruit fly 
species statewide in Florida, where detected; June 24, 2016 to June 24, 
2017.
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
    EPA authorized the use of fluridone in cotton to control Palmer 
amaranth; December 18, 2015 to August 31, 2016.
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on 
sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016.
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Kentucky
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Arkansas State Plant Board 
declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed 
longer than the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific 
exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; July 19, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
    Crisis exemption: On June 21, 2016, the Louisiana Department of 
Agriculture and Forestry declared a crisis exemption to allow use of 
acetamiprid in sugarcane to control the West Indian canefly. The use 
was expected to be needed longer than the 15 days allowed under a 
crisis exemption, and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
    Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an 
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant 
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the 
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been 
confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to 
October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine 
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis exemption: On July 21 2016, the Michigan Department of 
Agriculture authorized a crisis exemption to allow use of fluopicolide 
on hops to control downy mildew. A previously withdrawn specific 
exemption request was resubmitted since use was needed until October 1, 
2016, beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption.
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of fluensulfone on 
carrots to control plant-parasitic nematodes; April 20 to June 15, 
2016.
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
    Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Mississippi Department of 
Agriculture and Commerce declared a crisis exemption to allow use of 
flupyradifurone on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use 
was expected to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis 
exemption and a specific exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
    Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an 
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant 
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the 
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been 
confirmed; April 1 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 11, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 2, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Nevada
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of chlorantraniliprole 
on teff to control armyworm; July 18, 2016 to July 18, 2017.
New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; August 17 to 
October 15, 2016.
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; June 28, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
New York
Department of Environmental Conservation
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on 
apple, peach, and nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; 
July 12 to October 15, 2016.
North Carolina
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the North Carolina Department 
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declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone on sweet 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to be needed 
beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a specific 
exemption request was also submitted.
    On January 11, 2016, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture 
declared a crisis exemption for the postharvest use of thiabendazole on 
sweet potatoes to control black rot disease. The use was expected to be 
needed until December 31, 2016 and a request for a specific exemption 
was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on 
sweet potatoes to control black rot disease; July 18 to December 31, 
2016.
    EPA authorized the uses of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and 
nectarine to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; July 12 to October 
15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome and stone fruits to 
control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of hexythiazox on 
sugarbeet to control spider mites; April 19 to September 30, 2016.
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to 
October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine 
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of thiabendazole on mushroom to control 
Trichoderma green mold; March 11, 2016 to March 11, 2017.
South Carolina
Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; May 25, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis exemption: On July 21, 2016, the Tennessee Department of 
Agriculture declared a crisis exemption to allow use of flupyradifurone 
on sweet sorghum to control sugarcane aphids. The use was expected to 
be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a 
specific exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
cotton to control tarnished plant bug; June 7 to October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 5, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Texas
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemption: EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on 
sorghum to control sugarcane aphids; April 8, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
    Quarantine exemption: EPA authorized the use of fipronil as an 
expansion of the registered use, to control an invasive crazy ant 
species (commonly referred to as the tawny crazy ant) around the 
outside of manmade structures in counties where the ant has been 
confirmed; April 1, 2016 to April 1, 2019.
Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to 
October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine 
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of sulfoxaflor on sorghum to control 
sugarcane aphids; May 16, 2016 to April 8, 2017.
Washington
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis exemptions: On the August 26, 2016, the Washington 
Department of Agriculture declared a crisis exemption for use of 
lambda-cyhalothrin on asparagus to control the European asparagus 
aphid. The use season was expected to last until October 31, 2016, and 
a specific exemption request was also submitted.
    On May 19, 2016, the Washington Department of Agriculture declared 
a crisis exemption for use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and 
raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold). The use was expected 
to be needed beyond the 15 days allowed under a crisis exemption and a 
specific exemption request was also submitted.
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of lambda-cyhalothrin 
on asparagus to control the European asparagus aphid; September 19 to 
October 31, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of isofetamid on blackberry, blueberry, and 
raspberry to control Botrytis cinerea (gray mold); July 27 to October 
30, 2016.
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
    Specific exemptions: EPA authorized the use of dinotefuran on pome 
and stone fruits to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; June 16 to 
October 15, 2016.
    EPA authorized the use of bifenthrin on apple, peach, and nectarine 
to control the brown marmorated stinkbug; May 31 to October 15, 2016.

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

Agriculture Department
Animal and Plant Health Inspector Service
    Quarantine exemptions: EPA authorized the use of citric acid to 
treat for disinfection of porous and nonporous surfaces contaminated 
with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, African Swine Fever Virus, Low 
Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, and high Pathogenic Avian Flu 
Influenza Virus; February 4, 2016 to February 4, 2019.
    EPA authorized the use of a mixture of potassium peroxymonosulfate 
and propylene glycol for disinfection of nonporous surfaces associated 
with poultry facilities infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza 
virus; January 20, 2016 to January 20, 2019.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Public health exemptions: EPA authorized use of deltamethrin to 
help control Aedes species of mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus, in 
Puerto Rico where the zika virus is being locally transmitted, and 
Aedes mosquito populations have developed resistance to other materials 
commonly used for mosquito control. EPA authorized three different uses 
of deltamethrin as follows: Pre-treated mosquito bed nets, May 10, 2016 
to May 10, 2017; pre-treated window curtain coverings, May 18, 2016 to 
May 18, 2017; a tablet form used to prepare a solution for treatment of 
mosquito bed nets and curtains, May 19, 2016 to May 19, 2017.
    EPA authorized use of pyriproxyfen (a larvicide) and Beauveria 
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fungus pathogenic to adult insects) to help control Aedes species of 
mosquitoes, vectors of the zika virus. Deployment is in a container 
``trap'' designed to attract the egg-laying adult mosquito, and was 
initially targeted for Puerto Rico, where the zika virus was being 
locally transmitted. While in the trap depositing eggs, the adult 
mosquito is coated with the pesticide mixture, and then visits other 
egg-laying sites, distributing pyriproxyfen in the process. The 
pyriproxyfen kills the larva by preventing development into an adult, 
while the Beauvaria bassiana slowly kills the adult mosquito over 8-10 
days. Use is allowed in other areas of the U.S. if zika-transmitting 
mosquitoes are detected. May 6, 2016 to May 6, 2017.
Department of Defense
Armed Forces Pest Management Board
    Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of permethrin for treatment 
of unoccupied military aircraft to comply with disinsection 
requirements of Italy and other counties, to prevent dissemination of 
potential insect disease vectors such as the Aedes mosquito, vector of 
the zika virus. July 13, 2016 to July 13, 2017.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Specific exemption. EPA authorized use of ortho-phthalaldehyde, 
immobilized to a porous resin, to treat the International Space Station 
(ISS) internal active thermal control system (IATCS) coolant for 
control of aerobic and microaerophilic water bacteria and unidentified 
gram negative rods. August 31, 2016 to August 31, 2017.

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

    Dated: November 30, 2016,
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-30175 Filed 12-14-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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