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[FR Doc. 2021–19150 Filed 9–3–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2021–0346; FRL–8720–01– OCSPP] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an Existing Collection and Request for Comment; Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides Under FIFRA Section 25(b) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U:\07SEN1.SGM document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on an Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR, entitled: ‘‘Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides under FIFRA Section 25(b)’’ and identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.04 and OMB Control No. 2070–0187, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through April 30, 2022. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, 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 8, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2021–0346, through 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. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Stoner, Mission Support Division (7101M), Office of Program Support, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: 202–564–0355; email address: stoner.nora@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 07SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 7, 2021 / Notices sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with NOTICES functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply to? Title: Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides under FIFRA Section 25(b). ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2475.04. OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070–0187. ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on April 30, 2022. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: Minimum risk pesticide products are not registered by EPA, therefore the product information associated with the pesticide registration process under section 3 of FIFRA are never submitted to EPA. Labeling requirements are the key component of the minimum risk exemption since this is the only information that enforcement authorities have to assess whether or not the product meets the exemption requirements. While EPA does not review these products, and therefore a Federal label review is not conducted, to maintain exemption status, an VerDate Sep<11>2014 00:30 Sep 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 exempt product’s label must meet certain criteria. The Agency will reach out as required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), to representatives from producers of minimum risk pesticide products that would be subjected to the labeling requirements under 40 CFR 152.25(f). Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5.5 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this ICR are individuals or entities engaged in activities related to the registration of pesticide products including manufacturers, distributers, retailers, and users of minimum risk pesticides. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated total number of potential respondents: 7. Frequency of response: One time. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 87. Estimated total annual burden hours: 478.5 hours. Estimated total annual costs: $61,018.45. This includes an estimated burden cost of $50,576.67 and an estimated cost of $9,963.28 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is an increase of $26,448.82 labor costs in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase reflects the updated wage rates, the total labor costs increased from $156,606.53 to $183,055.35. In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal agencies and departments and that is based on the submission instructions established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format developed by EPA and OMB prior to 1995. The Agency does not expect this change in format to result in substantive changes to the information collection activities or related estimated burden and costs. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U:\07SEN1.SGM 50115 IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: August 27, 2021. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2021–19188 Filed 9–3–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2020–0060; FRL–8858–01– OCSPP] Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amendments To Terminate Uses; Correction Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 2, 2021, concerning the cancellations and amendments to terminate uses voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency. This document is being issued to correct the cancellation order in Table 1 of Unit I, by removing the registration number 66570–2 and Table 3 of Unit I, by removing EPA company number 66570, as these entries were made in error. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Green, Registration Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–0367; email address: green.christopher@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 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 07SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)]
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[Pages 50114-50115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19188]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0346; FRL-8720-01-OCSPP]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of an 
Existing Collection and Request for Comment; Labeling Requirements for 
Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides Under FIFRA Section 25(b)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this 
document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on 
an Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR, entitled: 
``Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides under FIFRA 
Section 25(b)'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.04 and OMB Control 
No. 2070-0187, represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is 
currently approved through April 30, 2022. Before submitting the ICR to 
OMB for review and approval under the PRA, 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 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0346, through 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. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the 
docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is 
available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with 
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide remote customer 
service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status 
information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nora Stoner, Mission Support Division 
(7101M), Office of Program Support, Office of Chemical Safety and 
Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 202-
564-0355; email address: [email protected].

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

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functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have 
practical utility.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from 
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of 
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork 
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply 
to?

    Title: Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides 
under FIFRA Section 25(b).
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 2475.04.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0187.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on April 30, 
2022. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's 
regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after 
appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR 
part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or 
by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection 
instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers 
for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: Minimum risk pesticide products are not registered by 
EPA, therefore the product information associated with the pesticide 
registration process under section 3 of FIFRA are never submitted to 
EPA. Labeling requirements are the key component of the minimum risk 
exemption since this is the only information that enforcement 
authorities have to assess whether or not the product meets the 
exemption requirements. While EPA does not review these products, and 
therefore a Federal label review is not conducted, to maintain 
exemption status, an exempt product's label must meet certain criteria. 
The Agency will reach out as required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), to 
representatives from producers of minimum risk pesticide products that 
would be subjected to the labeling requirements under 40 CFR 152.25(f).
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping 
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5.5 
hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related 
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities 
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by 
this ICR are individuals or entities engaged in activities related to 
the registration of pesticide products including manufacturers, 
distributers, retailers, and users of minimum risk pesticides.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: 7.
    Frequency of response: One time.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 
87.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 478.5 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $61,018.45. This includes an 
estimated burden cost of $50,576.67 and an estimated cost of $9,963.28 
for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is an increase of $26,448.82 labor costs in the total 
estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR 
currently approved by OMB. This increase reflects the updated wage 
rates, the total labor costs increased from $156,606.53 to $183,055.35.
    In addition, OMB has requested that EPA move towards using the 18-
question format for ICR Supporting Statements used by other federal 
agencies and departments and that is based on the submission 
instructions established by OMB in 1995, replacing the alternate format 
developed by EPA and OMB prior to 1995. The Agency does not expect this 
change in format to result in substantive changes to the information 
collection activities or related estimated burden and costs.

IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as 
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for 
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another 
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to 
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit 
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or 
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

    Dated: August 27, 2021.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2021-19188 Filed 9-3-21; 8:45 am]
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