Mercury; Reporting Requirements for the TSCA Mercury Inventory; Extension of Comment Period, 60168 [2017-27217]

Download as PDF 60168 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 19, 2017 / Proposed Rules disproportionately high and adverse human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general population. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS EPA is announcing receipt of a pesticide petition filed under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on the request before responding to the petitioner. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the pesticide petition described in this document contains data or information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the pesticide petition. After considering the public comments, EPA intends to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted. Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final determination on this pesticide petition. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of the petition that is the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for this rulemaking. The docket for this petition is available at https://www.regulations.gov. As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA is publishing notification of the petition so that the public has an opportunity to comment on this request for the modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained through the petition summary referenced in this unit. PP 6F8517. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2016– 0639). Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., 2255 N. 44th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008, requests to amend the tolerance in 40 CFR 180.415 for residues of the fungicide, aluminum tris (Oethylphosphonate), in or on fruit, citrus, group 10 from 5.0 parts per million (ppm) to fruit, citrus, Group 10–10 at 9.0 ppm. Adequate enforcement methodology available in the Pesticide Analytical Manual (PAM II, Method II) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical aluminum tris (Oethylphosphonate). Contact: RD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Dec 18, 2017 Jkt 244001 [FR Doc. 2017–27099 Filed 12–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P II. What action is the Agency taking? Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: November 27, 2017. Michael L. Goodis, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 713 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2017–0421; FRL–9971–82] RIN 2070–AK22 period established in the Federal Register document of October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL–9970–07). EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to end on December 26, 2017, to January 11, 2018. To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL– 9970–07). If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 713 Mercury; Reporting Requirements for the TSCA Mercury Inventory; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: EPA issued a document in the Federal Register of October 26, 2017, concerning proposed reporting requirements for applicable persons to provide information to assist in the preparation of an ‘‘inventory of mercury supply, use, and trade in the United States.’’ This document extends the comment period for 16 days, from December 26, 2017 to January 11, 2018. EPA received requests to extend the comment period and believes it is appropriate to do so in order to give stakeholders additional time to assess the impacts of the proposal, review technical documents in the docket, and prepare comments. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification number EPA–HQ–OPPT– 2017–0421, must be received on or before January 11, 2018. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL– 9970–07). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Thomas Groeneveld, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–1188; email address: groeneveld.thomas@ epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Environmental protection, Mercury, Elemental mercury, Mercury compounds, Inventory, Supply, Use, Trade, Manufacture, Import, Export. Dated: December 6, 2017. Charlotte Bertrand, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2017–27217 Filed 12–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 622 RIN 0648–BH07 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Vermilion Snapper Management Measures; Amendment 47 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. AGENCY: The Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 47 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 47 would establish a proxy for the estimate of the stock maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and revise the stock annual catch limit (ACL) for Gulf vermilion snapper. The purpose of Amendment 47 is to ensure that the MSY and ACL values for vermilion snapper are consistent with the results of the most recent stock assessment. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 20, 2018. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19DEP1.SGM 19DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 60168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27217]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 713

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0421; FRL-9971-82]
RIN 2070-AK22


Mercury; Reporting Requirements for the TSCA Mercury Inventory; 
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a document in the Federal Register of October 26, 
2017, concerning proposed reporting requirements for applicable persons 
to provide information to assist in the preparation of an ``inventory 
of mercury supply, use, and trade in the United States.'' This document 
extends the comment period for 16 days, from December 26, 2017 to 
January 11, 2018. EPA received requests to extend the comment period 
and believes it is appropriate to do so in order to give stakeholders 
additional time to assess the impacts of the proposal, review technical 
documents in the docket, and prepare comments.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification number EPA-HQ-
OPPT-2017-0421, must be received on or before January 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register document of October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL-
9970-07).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Thomas Groeneveld, National 
Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-1188; email address: 
[email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document extends the public comment 
period established in the Federal Register document of October 26, 2017 
(82 FR 49564) (FRL-9970-07). EPA is hereby extending the comment 
period, which was set to end on December 26, 2017, to January 11, 2018.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the 
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 
document of October 26, 2017 (82 FR 49564) (FRL-9970-07). If you have 
questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 713

    Environmental protection, Mercury, Elemental mercury, Mercury 
compounds, Inventory, Supply, Use, Trade, Manufacture, Import, Export.

    Dated: December 6, 2017.
Charlotte Bertrand,
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2017-27217 Filed 12-18-17; 8:45 am]
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