Registration Review; Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability, 43006-43008 [2017-19463]

Download as PDF 43006 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 13, 2017 / Notices certain pesticide registrations and its follow-up product cancellation order, respectively. In the notice of July 5, 2017, EPA inadvertently listed the pesticide products Dithiopyr 0.13% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883– 207), Dithiopyr 0.25% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–208), Dithiopyr 0.172% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–209), Dithiopyr 0.107% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–210), Dithiopyr 0.06% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–211), Dithiopyr 0.086% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883– 212), Dithiopyr 0.1% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–213), Dithiopyr Concentrate for Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–268) and Quali-Pro Dithiopyr 2L (EPA Reg. No. 53883–311). The registrant had responded with a letter to the Office of Pesticide Programs dated June 10, 2016 requesting that the nine products not be cancelled. The letter was never forwarded to be included in I. General Information the public docket for this Federal Register notice so the products were A. Does this action apply to me? listed in the notice of July 5, 2017, in This action is directed to the public error. Therefore, EPA is not cancelling in general, and may be of interest to a the pesticide products Dithiopyr 0.13% wide range of stakeholders including Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883– environmental, human health, and 207), Dithiopyr 0.25% Plus Fertilizer agricultural advocates; the chemical (EPA Reg. No. 53883–208), Dithiopyr industry; pesticide users; and members 0.172% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. of the public interested in the sale, 53883–209), Dithiopyr 0.107% Plus distribution, or use of pesticides. Since Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–210), others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all Dithiopyr 0.06% Plus Fertilizer (EPA the specific entities that may be affected Reg. No. 53883–211), Dithiopyr 0.086% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883– by this action. 212), Dithiopyr 0.1% Plus Fertilizer B. How can I get copies of this document (EPA Reg. No. 53883–213), Dithiopyr and other related information? Concentrate for Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. The docket for this action, identified 53883–268) and Quali-Pro Dithiopyr 2L by docket identification (ID) number (EPA Reg. No. 53883–311). Herein this EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0014, is available document is removing the cancellation at https://www.regulations.gov or at the order for EPA Reg. Numbers 53883–207, Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 53883–208, 53883–209, 53883–210, Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the 53883–211, 53883–212, 53883–213, Environmental Protection Agency 53883–268 and 53883–311 listed in the Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William July 5, 2017, Federal Register notice. Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room Dated: August 21, 2017. is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Hamaad Syed, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Acting Director, Information Technology and Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, Resources Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review [FR Doc. 2017–19459 Filed 9–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Reg. No. 53883–211), Dithiopyr 0.086% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883– 212), Dithiopyr 0.1% Plus Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–213), Dithiopyr Concentrate for Fertilizer (EPA Reg. No. 53883–268) and Quali-Pro Dithiopyr 2L (EPA Reg. No. 53883–311). This document removes the cancellation order for EPA Reg. Numbers 53883–207, 53883–208, 53883–209, 53883–210, 53883–211, 53883–212, 53883–213, EPA Reg. No. 53883–268 and 53883–311 listed in the July 5, 2017, Federal Register notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Yanchulis, Information Technology and Resources Management Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–0237; email address: yanchulis.michael@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: II. What does this correction do? EPA issued notices in the Federal Register of June 8, 2016 (FRL–9943–68), and July 5, 2017 (9962–88), concerning receipt of requests to voluntarily cancel VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0794, 9966–49] Registration Review; Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for the registration review of asulam, chloroxylenol, dichlobenil, EPTC, etofenprox, gamma- and lambdacyhalothrin, imidacloprid, indoxacarb, metribuzin, nitrapyrin, oxamyl, pendimethalin, permethrin, prometryn, pyrethrins, tau-fluvalinate, and trifloxystrobin. 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 comprehensive draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for all pesticides listed in the Table in Unit III. 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 pesticides listed in the Table in Unit III. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide’s registration 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 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, to the docket identification (ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the Table in Unit III, 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/ SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 13, 2017 / Notices 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 for the pesticide of interest identified in the Table in Unit III. For general questions on the registration review program, contact: Dana Friedman, 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: friedman.dana@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 identified in the Table in 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 43007 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 its registration review of the chemicals listed in the Table in Unit III pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. Section 3(g) of FIFRA 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 pesticide registration for the pesticides listed in the Table to ensure that it continues to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration—that is, that these chemicals can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Registration review case name and number Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0783 EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0010 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0395 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0720 EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0804 Gamma-cyhalothrin, Case Number 7437 ...... EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0479 Imidacloprid, Case Number 7605 .................. Indoxacarb, Case Number 7613 .................... Lambda-cyhalothrin, Case Number 7408 ...... EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0844 EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0367 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0480 Metribuzin, Case Number 0181 ..................... sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Asulam, Case Number 0265 .......................... Chloroxylenol, Case Number 3045 ................ Dichlobenil, Case Number 0263 .................... EPTC, Case Number 0064 ............................ Etofenprox, Case Number 7407 .................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0487 Nitrapyrin, Case Number 0213 ...................... Oxamyl, Case Number 0253 .......................... Pendimethalin, Case Number 0187 ............... Permethrin, Case Number 2510 .................... Prometryn, Case Number 0467 ..................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0170 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0028 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0219 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0039 EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0032 Pyrethrins, Case Number 2580 ...................... Tau-Fluvalinate, Case Number 2295 ............. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0885 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0915 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov (703) 347–0325. Rachel Ricciardi, ricciardi.rachel@epa.gov (703) 347–0465. Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov (703) 347–8020. Patricia Biggio, biggio.patricia@epa.gov (703) 347–0547. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov (703) 308–8025. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov (703) 308–8025. Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov (703) 308–7076. Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@epa.gov (703) 308–8175. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov (703) 308–8025. Matthew Manupella, manupella.matthew@epa.gov (703) 347– 0411. Thomas Harty, harty.thomas@epa.gov (703) 347–0338. Maria Piansay, piansay.maria@epa.gov (703) 308–8063. Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov (703) 308–7076. Linsey Walsh, walsh.linsey@epa.gov (703) 347–8030. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@epa.gov (703) 308– 2201. Mark Baldwin, baldwin.mark@epa.gov (703) 308–0504. Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov (703) 347–0504. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1 43008 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 13, 2017 / Notices DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT—Continued Registration review case name and number sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Trifloxystrobin, Case Number 7028 ............... 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/or ecological risk assessments for the pesticides listed in the Table in Unit III. Since an ecological risk assessment for the pyrethroids, including etofenprox, gammacyhalothrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, pyrethrins, and taufluvalinate, was previously published for comment in the Federal Register in November 2016, this Notice is announcing the availability of the human health risk assessments for these chemicals. For imidacloprid, a preliminary pollinator only risk assessment was completed in January 2016 and an aquatic species only ecological risk assessment was completed in January 2017. Both of these were previously published for comment in the Federal Register and thus this Notice is announcing the availability of the human health assessment for imidacloprid. The Agency will consider all comments received during the public comment period and make changes, as appropriate, to a draft human health and/or ecological risk assessment. EPA may 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 period for the public to submit suggestions for mitigating the risk identified in the revised risk assessment before developing a proposed registration review decision for the pesticides identified above. 1. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Sep 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 Docket ID No. Chemical review manager and contact information EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0074 Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@epa.gov (703) 308–8175. • 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: August 24, 2017. Charles Smith, Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2017–19463 Filed 9–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0440; FRL–9966–08] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing Collection; Comment Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR, entitled: ‘‘Plant-Incorporated Protectants; CBI Substantiation and Adverse Effects Reporting,’’ and identified by EPA ICR No. 1693.09 and OMB Control No. 2070–0142, represents SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2018. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0440, 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: Ryne Yarger, Field and External Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 605–1193; email address: yarger.ryne@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0794, 9966-49]


Registration Review; Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk 
Assessments for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's draft human 
health and/or ecological risk assessments for the registration review 
of asulam, chloroxylenol, dichlobenil, EPTC, etofenprox, gamma- and 
lambda-cyhalothrin, imidacloprid, indoxacarb, metribuzin, nitrapyrin, 
oxamyl, pendimethalin, permethrin, prometryn, pyrethrins, tau-
fluvalinate, and trifloxystrobin. 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 comprehensive 
draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for all 
pesticides listed in the Table in Unit III. 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 
pesticides listed in the Table in Unit III. Through this program, EPA 
is ensuring that each pesticide's registration 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 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, to the docket identification (ID) 
number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the Table in 
Unit III, 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/

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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 for the pesticide of interest identified in the Table in Unit 
III.
    For general questions on the registration review program, contact: 
Dana Friedman, 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: friedman.dana@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 identified in the Table in 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 its registration review of the chemicals listed 
in the Table in Unit III pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural 
Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. 
Section 3(g) of FIFRA 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 pesticide 
registration for the pesticides listed in the Table to ensure that it 
continues to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration--that is, that 
these chemicals can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects 
on human health or the environment.

                         Draft Risk Assessments Being Made Available for Public Comment
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 Registration review case name and                                           Chemical review manager and contact
              number                             Docket ID No.                           information
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Asulam, Case Number 0265..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0783                     Caitlin Newcamp,
                                                                              newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov (703) 347-
                                                                              0325.
Chloroxylenol, Case Number 3045...  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0010                     Rachel Ricciardi,
                                                                              ricciardi.rachel@epa.gov (703) 347-
                                                                              0465.
Dichlobenil, Case Number 0263.....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0395                     Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 347-8020.
EPTC, Case Number 0064............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0720                     Patricia Biggio,
                                                                              biggio.patricia@epa.gov (703) 347-
                                                                              0547.
Etofenprox, Case Number 7407......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0804                     Wilhelmena Livingston,
                                                                              livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-8025.
Gamma-cyhalothrin, Case Number      EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0479                     Wilhelmena Livingston,
 7437.                                                                        livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-8025.
Imidacloprid, Case Number 7605....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0844                     Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-7076.
Indoxacarb, Case Number 7613......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0367                     Moana Appleyard,
                                                                              appleyard.moana@epa.gov (703) 308-
                                                                              8175.
Lambda-cyhalothrin, Case Number     EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0480                     Wilhelmena Livingston,
 7408.                                                                        livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-8025.
Metribuzin, Case Number 0181......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0487                     Matthew Manupella,
                                                                              manupella.matthew@epa.gov (703)
                                                                              347-0411.
Nitrapyrin, Case Number 0213......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0170                     Thomas Harty, harty.thomas@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 347-0338.
Oxamyl, Case Number 0253..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0028                     Maria Piansay,
                                                                              piansay.maria@epa.gov (703) 308-
                                                                              8063.
Pendimethalin, Case Number 0187...  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0219                     Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-7076.
Permethrin, Case Number 2510......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0039                     Linsey Walsh, walsh.linsey@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 347-8030.
Prometryn, Case Number 0467.......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0032                     Christina Scheltema,
                                                                              scheltema.christina@epa.gov (703)
                                                                              308-2201.
Pyrethrins, Case Number 2580......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0885                     Mark Baldwin, baldwin.mark@epa.gov
                                                                              (703) 308-0504.
Tau-Fluvalinate, Case Number 2295.  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0915                     Miguel Zavala,
                                                                              zavala.miguel@epa.gov (703) 347-
                                                                              0504.

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Trifloxystrobin, Case Number 7028.  EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0074                     Moana Appleyard,
                                                                              appleyard.moana@epa.gov (703) 308-
                                                                              8175.
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    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/or 
ecological risk assessments for the pesticides listed in the Table in 
Unit III. Since an ecological risk assessment for the pyrethroids, 
including etofenprox, gamma-cyhalothrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, 
permethrin, pyrethrins, and tau-fluvalinate, was previously published 
for comment in the Federal Register in November 2016, this Notice is 
announcing the availability of the human health risk assessments for 
these chemicals. For imidacloprid, a preliminary pollinator only risk 
assessment was completed in January 2016 and an aquatic species only 
ecological risk assessment was completed in January 2017. Both of these 
were previously published for comment in the Federal Register and thus 
this Notice is announcing the availability of the human health 
assessment for imidacloprid. The Agency will consider all comments 
received during the public comment period and make changes, as 
appropriate, to a draft human health and/or ecological risk assessment. 
EPA may 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 period for the public to submit 
suggestions for mitigating the risk identified in the revised risk 
assessment before developing a proposed registration review decision 
for the pesticides identified above.
    1. 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: August 24, 2017.
Charles Smith,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide 
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2017-19463 Filed 9-12-17; 8:45 am]
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