Interim Registration Review Decision for 22 Sulfonylurea Pesticides; Notice of Availability, 43962-43963 [2017-19458]

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The information that will be transferred to ICF consists of information previously collected by EPA to support the development of effluent limitations guidelines and standards under the CWA for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category and any that may be collected in the future under the authority of section 308 of the CWA or voluntarily submitted (e.g., in comments in PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 response to a Federal Register notice), as is necessary to enable ICF to support EPA’s reconsideration of the aforementioned effluent limitations guidelines and standards. Dated: September 8, 2017. Jeff Lape, Acting Director, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2017–19930 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0393; FRL–9965–44] Interim Registration Review Decision for 22 Sulfonylurea Pesticides; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s interim registration review decision for the 22 sulfonylurea herbicide chemicals listed in the Table in Unit II of this Notice. It also announces the case closure for desmedipham (Case 2150 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–1044), Busan 1024 (case 5026 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0243), Bis (trichloromethyl) sulfone (BTS) (Case 2055 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0614), Perboric Acid (Case 5007 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0006), and profenofos (Case 2540 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0345) because all of the U.S. registrations for these pesticides have been canceled. 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 causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information, contact: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the table in Unit II of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. For general information on the registration review program, contact: Dana Friedman, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 20, 2017 / Notices Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–8827; 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 pesticide specific contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. For pesticide specific information, contact: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the table in Unit II. For general information 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) 347–8827; email address: friedman.dana@epa.gov. II. What action is the Agency taking? Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the availability of EPA’s interim registration review decision for the 22 sulfonylurea chemicals listed in the Table in Unit II. A single interim decision document covers all 22 chemicals and is being cross-posted in each of the public dockets identified in the Table in Unit II. 43963 Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the Agency’s determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the standard for registration in Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA has considered the chemicals listed in the following Table in light of the FIFRA standard for registration. The interim registration review decisions are supported by rationales included in the docket established for each chemical. In addition to the interim registration review decision document, the registration review docket for the chemicals listed in the Table also includes other relevant documents related to the registration review of these cases. The proposed interim registration review decision was posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit any comments or new information. TABLE 1—REGISTRATION REVIEW INTERIM DECISIONS BEING ISSUED Docket ID No. Bensulfuron-methyl, 7216 .................. Chlorimuron-ethyl, 7403 ..................... Chlorsulfuron, 0631 ............................ Flazasulfuron, 7271 ............................ Foramsulfuron, 7252 .......................... Halosulfuron-methyl, 7233 ................. Imazosulfuron, 7281 ........................... Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, 7253 ..... Mesosulfuron-methyl, 7277 ................ Metsulfuron-methyl, 7205 ................... Nicosulfuron, 7227 ............................. Orthosulfamuron, 7270 ....................... Primisulfuron-methyl, 7220 ................. Prosulfuron, 7235 ............................... Rimsulfuron, 7218 .............................. Sulfometuron-methyl, 3136 ................ Sulfosulfuron, 7247 ............................ Thifensulfuron-methyl, 7206 ............... Triasulfuron, 7221 .............................. Tribenuron-methyl, 7217 .................... Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium, 7260 ............ Triflusulfuron-methyl, 7236 ................. sradovich on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with NOTICES Registration review case name and No. EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0663 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0478 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0878 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0994 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0387 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0745 EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0625 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0717 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0833 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0375 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0372 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0438 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0844 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–1010 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0178 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0433 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0434 EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0171 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0115 EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0626 EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0409 EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0605 EPA addressed the comments or information received during the 60-day comment period for the proposed interim decisions in the discussion for each pesticide listed in the Table. Comments from the 60-day comment period that were received may or may not have affected the Agency’s interim decision. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket for the chemicals listed in the Table will remain open until all actions required in the interim decision have been completed. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:28 Sep 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 Chemical review manager and contact information Moana Appleyard, appleyard.moana@epa.gov, (703) 308–8175. Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553. Miguel Zavala, zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703) 347–0504. Ricardo Jones, jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703) 347–0493. Christian Bongard, bongard.christian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0337. Brittany Pruitt, pruitt.brittany@epa.gov, (703) 347–0289. Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325. Leigh Rimmer, rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703) 347–0553. Maria Piansay, piansay.maria@epa.gov, (303) 308–8063. Brian Kettl, kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0535. Nathan Sell, sell.nathan@epa.gov, (703) 347–8020. Khue Nguyen, nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703) 347–0248. Christina Scheltema, scheltema.christina@epa.gov, (703) 308–2201. Wilhelmena Livingston, livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308–8025. Christian Bongard, bongard.christian@epa.gov, (703) 347–0337. Caitlin Newcamp, newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov, (703) 347–0325. Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076. Steven Snyderman, snyderman.steven@epa.gov, (703) 564–0370. Margaret Hathaway, hathaway.margaret@epa.gov, (703) 305–5076. Linsey Walsh, walsh.linsey@epa.gov, (703) 347–8030. Nicole Zinn, zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703) 308–7076. Susan Bartow, bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703) 603–0065. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. Earlier documents related to the registration review of these pesticides are provided in the chemical specific dockets listed in the Table. This document also announces the closure of the registration review case for Desmedipham (Case 2150 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP– 2010–1044), Busan 1024 (case 5026 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP– 2006–0243), Bis (trichloromethyl) sulfone (BTS) (Case 2055 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0614), PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Perboric Acid (Case 5007 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0006), and Profenofos (Case 2540 and Docket ID Number: EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0345) because all of the U.S. registrations for these pesticides have been canceled. 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. 2017–19458 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0393; FRL-9965-44]


Interim Registration Review Decision for 22 Sulfonylurea 
Pesticides; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's interim 
registration review decision for the 22 sulfonylurea herbicide 
chemicals listed in the Table in Unit II of this Notice. It also 
announces the case closure for desmedipham (Case 2150 and Docket ID 
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-1044), Busan 1024 (case 5026 and Docket ID 
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0243), Bis (trichloromethyl) sulfone (BTS) 
(Case 2055 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0614), Perboric Acid 
(Case 5007 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0006), and profenofos 
(Case 2540 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0345) because all of 
the U.S. registrations for these pesticides have been canceled. 
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 causing unreasonable adverse effects on human 
health or the environment. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For pesticide specific information, contact: The Chemical Review 
Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the table in Unit 
II of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    For general information on the registration review program, 
contact: Dana Friedman, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), 
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection

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Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; 
telephone number: (703) 347-8827; 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 pesticide specific contact person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. For pesticide specific information, contact: The 
Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the 
table in Unit II.
    For general information 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) 347-8827; email address: friedman.dana@epa.gov.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's interim registration review decision for the 22 
sulfonylurea chemicals listed in the Table in Unit II. A single interim 
decision document covers all 22 chemicals and is being cross-posted in 
each of the public dockets identified in the Table in Unit II.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.57, a registration review decision is the 
Agency's determination whether a pesticide meets, or does not meet, the 
standard for registration in Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA has considered the chemicals listed in the 
following Table in light of the FIFRA standard for registration. The 
interim registration review decisions are supported by rationales 
included in the docket established for each chemical.
    In addition to the interim registration review decision document, 
the registration review docket for the chemicals listed in the Table 
also includes other relevant documents related to the registration 
review of these cases. The proposed interim registration review 
decision was posted to the docket and the public was invited to submit 
any comments or new information.

                           Table 1--Registration Review Interim Decisions Being Issued
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  Registration review  case name and                                                Chemical review manager and
                 No.                                  Docket ID No.                     contact information
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Bensulfuron-methyl, 7216.............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0663                        Moana Appleyard,
                                                                                    appleyard.moana@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 308-8175.
Chlorimuron-ethyl, 7403..............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0478                        Leigh Rimmer,
                                                                                    rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0553.
Chlorsulfuron, 0631..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0878                        Miguel Zavala,
                                                                                    zavala.miguel@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0504.
Flazasulfuron, 7271..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0994                        Ricardo Jones,
                                                                                    jones.ricardo@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0493.
Foramsulfuron, 7252..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0387                        Christian Bongard,
                                                                                    bongard.christian@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 347-0337.
Halosulfuron-methyl, 7233............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0745                        Brittany Pruitt,
                                                                                    pruitt.brittany@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 347-0289.
Imazosulfuron, 7281..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0625                        Caitlin Newcamp,
                                                                                    newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 347-0325.
Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, 7253.....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0717                        Leigh Rimmer,
                                                                                    rimmer.leigh@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0553.
Mesosulfuron-methyl, 7277............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0833                        Maria Piansay,
                                                                                    piansay.maria@epa.gov, (303)
                                                                                    308-8063.
Metsulfuron-methyl, 7205.............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0375                        Brian Kettl,
                                                                                    kettl.brian@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0535.
Nicosulfuron, 7227...................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0372                        Nathan Sell,
                                                                                    sell.nathan@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-8020.
Orthosulfamuron, 7270................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0438                        Khue Nguyen,
                                                                                    nguyen.khue@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-0248.
Primisulfuron-methyl, 7220...........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0844                        Christina Scheltema,
                                                                                    scheltema.christina@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 308-2201.
Prosulfuron, 7235....................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-1010                        Wilhelmena Livingston,
                                                                                    livingston.wilhelmena@epa.gov, (703) 308-8025.
Rimsulfuron, 7218....................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0178                        Christian Bongard,
                                                                                    bongard.christian@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 347-0337.
Sulfometuron-methyl, 3136............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0433                        Caitlin Newcamp,
                                                                                    newcamp.caitlin@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 347-0325.
Sulfosulfuron, 7247..................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0434                        Nicole Zinn,
                                                                                    zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    308-7076.
Thifensulfuron-methyl, 7206..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0171                        Steven Snyderman,
                                                                                    snyderman.steven@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 564-0370.
Triasulfuron, 7221...................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0115                        Margaret Hathaway,
                                                                                    hathaway.margaret@epa.gov,
                                                                                    (703) 305-5076.
Tribenuron-methyl, 7217..............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0626                        Linsey Walsh,
                                                                                    walsh.linsey@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    347-8030.
Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium, 7260........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0409                        Nicole Zinn,
                                                                                    zinn.nicole@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    308-7076.
Triflusulfuron-methyl, 7236..........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0605                        Susan Bartow,
                                                                                    bartow.susan@epa.gov, (703)
                                                                                    603-0065.
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    EPA addressed the comments or information received during the 60-
day comment period for the proposed interim decisions in the discussion 
for each pesticide listed in the Table. Comments from the 60-day 
comment period that were received may or may not have affected the 
Agency's interim decision.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket 
for the chemicals listed in the Table will remain open until all 
actions required in the interim decision have been completed.
    Background on the registration review program is provided at: 
https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. Earlier documents related to 
the registration review of these pesticides are provided in the 
chemical specific dockets listed in the Table.
    This document also announces the closure of the registration review 
case for Desmedipham (Case 2150 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-
1044), Busan 1024 (case 5026 and Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-
0243), Bis (trichloromethyl) sulfone (BTS) (Case 2055 and Docket ID 
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0614), Perboric Acid (Case 5007 and Docket ID 
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0006), and Profenofos (Case 2540 and Docket ID 
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0345) because all of the U.S. registrations for 
these pesticides have been canceled.

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

    Dated: August 24, 2017.
Charles Smith,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide 
Programs.
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