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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 23 / Tuesday, February 4, 2020 / Proposed Rules regulation, it is not an economically significant regulatory action. However, to the extent this proposed rule will limit emissions of NOX, SO2, and PM, the rule will have a beneficial effect on children’s health by reducing air pollution. H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)), because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act Section 12 of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995 requires Federal agencies to evaluate existing technical standards when developing a new regulation. To comply with NTTAA, EPA must consider and use ‘‘voluntary consensus standards’’ (VCS) if available and applicable when developing programs and policies unless doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. VCS are inapplicable to this action because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994), establishes Federal executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs Federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations in the United States. We have determined that this proposed rule, if finalized, will not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations because it increases the level of environmental protection for all affected populations without having any disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on any population, including any minority or low-income population. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Feb 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: January 9, 2020. Cheryl L. Newton, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. 40 CFR part 52 is proposed to be amended as follows: 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 3. In § 52.1235, revise paragraph (b)(1)(iii) to read as follows: ■ § 52.1235 Regional haze. * * * * * (b)(1) * * * (iii) United States Steel Corporation, Minntac: An aggregate emission limit of 1.6 lbs NOX/MMBtu, based on a 30-day rolling average, shall apply to the combined NOX emissions from the five indurating furnaces: Line 3(EU225), Line 4(EU261), Line 5(EU282), Line 6(EU315), and Line 7(EU334). To determine the aggregate emission rate, the combined NOX emissions from lines 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall be divided by the total heat input to the five lines (in MMBTU) during every rolling 30-day period commencing either upon notification of a starting date by United States Steel Corporation, Minntac, or with the 30-day period from September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019, whichever occurs first. The aggregate emission rate shall subsequently be determined on each day, 30 days after the starting date contained in such notification or September 30, 2019, whichever occurs first. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2020–01321 Filed 2–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 174 and 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2019–0041; FRL–10003–17] Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (November 2019) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment. AGENCY: This document announces the Agency’s receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 5, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number and pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown in the body of this document, 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: Michael Goodis, Registration Division (RD) (7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305–7090, email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov; or Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) (7511P), main telephone number: (703) 305– 7090, email address: BPPDFRNotices@ epa.gov. The mailing address for each contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person’s name, division, and mail code. SUMMARY: PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 6129 E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1 6130 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 23 / Tuesday, February 4, 2020 / Proposed Rules The division to contact is listed at the end of each pesticide petition summary. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: effects from exposure to the pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general population. I. General Information II. What action is the agency taking? A. Does this action apply to me? EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of regulations in 40 CFR part 174 and/or part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this document contain 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 support granting of the pesticide petitions. 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 these pesticide petitions. Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of the petitions 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 notice of the petitions so that the public has an opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained through the petition summaries referenced in this unit. 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 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). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Feb 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 A. Amended Tolerance Exemptions for PIPS PP 9G8791. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2017– 0113). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Dr., P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709–3528, requests to amend a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 174.538 for residues of the plantincorporated protectant (PIP) Bacillus thuringiensis Cry14Ab-1 protein in or on soybean by extending the expiration date. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because the petition is requesting to amend a temporary exemption from the PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 requirement of a tolerance without numerical limitation. Contact: BPPD. B. New Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPS) 1. PP IN–11282. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2019–0572). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512 whole broth, when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR 180.920 for use as a seed treatment only. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD. 2. PP IN–11323. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2019–0510). SciReg, Inc. (12733 Director’s Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192) on behalf of Solvay USA Inc. (504 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540) requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethyl-2-methylglutarate (CAS Reg. No. 14035–94–0) when used as inert ingredients (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops pre- and post-harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD. 3. PP IN–11325. (EPA–HQ–OPP– 2019–0571) Ecolab Inc., 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul, MN 55102, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of magnesium sulfate (including magnesium sulfate anhydrous (CAS Reg. No. 7487–88–9), magnesium sulfate monohydrate (CAS Reg. No. 14168–73– 1), magnesium sulfate trihydrate (CAS Reg. No. 15320–30–6), magnesium sulfate tetrahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 24378–31–2), magnesium sulfate pentahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 15553–21– 6), magnesium sulfate hexahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 17830–18–1), and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 10034–998)), when used as inert ingredients in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR 180.940(a) at an upper limit of 4400 parts per million (ppm). The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance Contact: RD. C. New Tolerance Exemptions for NonInerts (Except PIPS) 1. PP 9F8749. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2019– 0474). FMC Corporation, 2929 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 23 / Tuesday, February 4, 2020 / Proposed Rules part 180 for residues of the fungicide Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477 in or on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because, if Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477 is used as proposed, no residues of toxicological concern would result. Contact: BPPD. 2. PP 9F8750. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2019– 0475). FMC Corporation, 2929 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 in or on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because, if Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 is used as proposed, no residues of toxicological concern would result. Contact: BPPD. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS D. Notice of Filing—New Tolerances for Inerts PP IN–11323. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2019– 0510). SciReg, Inc. (12733 Director’s Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192) on behalf of Solvay USA Inc. (504 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540) requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethyl-2-methylglutarate (CAS Reg. No. 14035–94–0) when used as inert ingredients (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops pre- and post-harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD. E. New Tolerances for Non-Inerts 1. PP 9F8772. EPA–HQ–OPP–2019– 0586. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC, 27419, requests to establish tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide Benzovindiflupyr [chemical name 1 Hpyrazole-4-carboxamide, N-[9(dichloromethylene)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydro1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3(difluoromethyl)-1- methyl-] in or on the raw agricultural commodities beet, sugar, dried pulp at 0.15 ppm; beet, sugar, roots at 0.08 ppm; and beet, sugar, tops at 0.06 ppm. The analytical methods GRM042.08A, GRM042.06A (also known as Charles River Method No. 1887 Version 2.0), and GRM023.03A was used to measure and evaluate the chemical Benzovindiflupyr. Contact: RD. 2. PP 9F8789. (EPA–HQ–OPP–2019– 0664, Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc., Nihonbashi Dia Building, 1–19–1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo 103–0027, Japan c/o Landis International, Inc, P.O. Box 5126, Valdosta, GA 31603–5126 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Feb 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the insecticide, Dinotefuran, in or on soybean seed at 0.3 ppm, soybean forage at 3 ppm, soybean hay at 6 ppm, and grain aspirated fractions at 40 ppm. High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (LC– MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical residues of the parent dinotefuran and residue of the metabolites, 1-methyl-3-(tetrahydro-3furymethyl)guanidine (DN) and 1methyl-3-(tetrahydro-3-furymethyl)-urea (UF). Contact: RD Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a. Dated: December 18, 2019. Delores Barber, Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2020–02039 Filed 2–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 665 [Docket No. 200129–0036] RIN 0648–BJ27 Pacific Island Fisheries; Sea Turtle Limits in the Hawaii Shallow-Set Longline Fishery National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. AGENCY: NMFS proposes to revise measures that govern interactions between the Hawaii shallow-set pelagic longline fishery and sea turtles. Based on recommendations from the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), we would lower the annual fleet interaction limit (‘‘hard cap’’) for leatherback sea turtles from 26 to 16, and remove the annual fleet hard cap for North Pacific loggerhead turtles (currently 17). NMFS would also create individual trip interaction limits of two leatherback and five North Pacific loggerhead turtle interactions, with accountability measures for reaching a limit. The proposed rule would provide managers and fishermen with the necessary tools to respond to and mitigate changes in North Pacific loggerhead and leatherback turtle interactions, to ensure a continued SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 6131 supply of fresh domestic swordfish to U.S. markets, consistent with the conservation needs of these sea turtles. The action also ensures that the Hawaii shallow-set longline fishery operates in compliance with the Reasonable and Prudent Measures (RPMs) and associated Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) of a biological opinion (BiOp) issued by NMFS on June 26, 2019. DATES: NMFS must receive comments by March 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this document, identified by NOAA– NMFS–2019–0098, by either of the following methods: • Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20190098, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. • Mail: Send written comments to Michael D. Tosatto, Regional Administrator, NMFS Pacific Islands Region (PIR), 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176, Honolulu, HI 96818. Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period. All comments received are a part of the public record and will generally be posted for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N A’’ in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous). The Council prepared Amendment 10 to the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific (FEP), including an environmental assessment (EA) and Regulatory Impact Review, which describes the potential impacts on the human environment that would result from the proposed rule. Copies of Amendment 10 and supporting documents are available at www.regulations.gov, or from the Council, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, tel 808–522–8220, fax 808–522–8226, www.fxsp0;wpcouncil.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Lee, NMFS PIR Sustainable Fisheries, 808–725–5177. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hawaii shallow-set pelagic longline fishery primarily targets swordfish (Xiphias gladius) on the high seas in the E:\FR\FM\04FEP1.SGM 04FEP1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 174 and 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0041; FRL-10003-17]


Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of 
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (November 2019)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several 
initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or 
on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 5, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket 
identification (ID) number and pesticide petition number (PP) of 
interest as shown in the body of this document, 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: Michael Goodis, Registration Division 
(RD) (7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305-7090, email address: 
[email protected]; or Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution 
Prevention Division (BPPD) (7511P), main telephone number: (703) 305-
7090, email address: [email protected]. The mailing address for 
each contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's 
name, division, and mail code.

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The division to contact is listed at the end of each pesticide petition 
summary.

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 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).

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. What action is the agency taking?

    EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed 
under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 
21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of 
regulations in 40 CFR part 174 and/or part 180 for residues of 
pesticide chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is 
taking public comment on the requests before responding to the 
petitioners. EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. 
EPA has determined that the pesticide petitions described in this 
document contain 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 
support granting of the pesticide petitions. 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 these pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions 
that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is 
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket 
for each of the petitions 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 notice of the petitions so that the public has an 
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or 
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food 
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained 
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.

A. Amended Tolerance Exemptions for PIPS

    PP 9G8791. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0113). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Dr., 
P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528, requests to 
amend a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 
CFR 174.538 for residues of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP) 
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry14Ab-1 protein in or on soybean by extending 
the expiration date. The petitioner believes no analytical method is 
needed because the petition is requesting to amend a temporary 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without numerical 
limitation. Contact: BPPD.

B. New Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPS)

    1. PP IN-11282. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0572). BASF Corporation, 26 Davis 
Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, requests to establish an 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus 
thuringiensis strain EX 297512 whole broth, when used as an inert 
ingredient in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR 180.920 for use as a 
seed treatment only. The petitioner believes no analytical method is 
needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement 
of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
    2. PP IN-11323. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0510). SciReg, Inc. (12733 
Director's Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192) on behalf of Solvay USA Inc. 
(504 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540) requests to establish an 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethyl-
2-methylglutarate (CAS Reg. No. 14035-94-0) when used as inert 
ingredients (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing 
crops pre- and post-harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The petitioner 
believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for 
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
    3. PP IN-11325. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0571) Ecolab Inc., 1 Ecolab Place, 
St. Paul, MN 55102, requests to establish an exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance for residues of magnesium sulfate (including 
magnesium sulfate anhydrous (CAS Reg. No. 7487-88-9), magnesium sulfate 
monohydrate (CAS Reg. No. 14168-73-1), magnesium sulfate trihydrate 
(CAS Reg. No. 15320-30-6), magnesium sulfate tetrahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 
24378-31-2), magnesium sulfate pentahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 15553-21-6), 
magnesium sulfate hexahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 17830-18-1), and magnesium 
sulfate heptahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 10034-998)), when used as inert 
ingredients in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR 180.940(a) at an 
upper limit of 4400 parts per million (ppm). The petitioner believes no 
analytical method is needed because it is not required for an exemption 
from the requirement of a tolerance Contact: RD.

C. New Tolerance Exemptions for Non-Inerts (Except PIPS)

    1. PP 9F8749. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0474). FMC Corporation, 2929 Walnut 
St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, requests to establish an exemption from 
the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR

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part 180 for residues of the fungicide Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477 
in or on all food commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical 
method is needed because, if Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477 is used as 
proposed, no residues of toxicological concern would result. Contact: 
BPPD.
    2. PP 9F8750. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0475). FMC Corporation, 2929 Walnut 
St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, requests to establish an exemption from 
the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the 
fungicide Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 in or on all food 
commodities. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed 
because, if Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301 is used as proposed, no 
residues of toxicological concern would result. Contact: BPPD.

D. Notice of Filing--New Tolerances for Inerts

    PP IN-11323. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0510). SciReg, Inc. (12733 Director's 
Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192) on behalf of Solvay USA Inc. (504 Carnegie 
Center, Princeton, NJ 08540) requests to establish an exemption from 
the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethyl-2-
methylglutarate (CAS Reg. No. 14035-94-0) when used as inert 
ingredients (solvent) in pesticide formulations applied to growing 
crops pre- and post-harvest under 40 CFR 180.910. The petitioner 
believes no analytical method is needed because it is not required for 
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.

E. New Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 9F8772. EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0586. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 
P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC, 27419, requests to establish tolerance 
in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the fungicide Benzovindiflupyr 
[chemical name 1 H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, N-[9-(dichloromethylene)-
1,2,3,4- tetrahydro-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-1- 
methyl-] in or on the raw agricultural commodities beet, sugar, dried 
pulp at 0.15 ppm; beet, sugar, roots at 0.08 ppm; and beet, sugar, tops 
at 0.06 ppm. The analytical methods GRM042.08A, GRM042.06A (also known 
as Charles River Method No. 1887 Version 2.0), and GRM023.03A was used 
to measure and evaluate the chemical Benzovindiflupyr. Contact: RD.
    2. PP 9F8789. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0664, Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc., 
Nihonbashi Dia Building, 1-19-1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo 103-0027, 
Japan c/o Landis International, Inc, P.O. Box 5126, Valdosta, GA 31603-
5126 requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues 
of the insecticide, Dinotefuran, in or on soybean seed at 0.3 ppm, 
soybean forage at 3 ppm, soybean hay at 6 ppm, and grain aspirated 
fractions at 40 ppm. High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass 
Spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) is used to measure and evaluate the chemical 
residues of the parent dinotefuran and residue of the metabolites, 1-
methyl-3-(tetrahydro-3-furymethyl)guanidine (DN) and 1-methyl-3-
(tetrahydro-3-furymethyl)-urea (UF). Contact: RD

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: December 18, 2019.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, 
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2020-02039 Filed 2-3-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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