Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances, 4156-4160 [2022-01439]

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This rule involves moving security zone lasting for the duration of time that the M/V POINT FORTIN is within the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel while loaded with cargo. It will prohibit entry within a 500 yard radius of M/V POINT FORTIN while the vessel is transiting loaded within Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel. It is categorically excluded from further review under L60 in Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01– 001–01, Rev. 1. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ § 165.T08–0034 Security Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX. (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All navigable waters encompassing a 500-yard radius around each of the following vessel: M/V POINT FORTIN while the vessel is in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel. (b) Effective period. This section is effective without actual notice from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on January 27, 2022. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from January 24, 2022, until 12:01 a.m. on January 27, 2022. (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in § 165.33 apply. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. 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[FR Doc. 2022–01656 Filed 1–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2020–0417; FRL–9301–01– OCSPP] Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. AGENCY: 2. Add § 165.T08–0034 to read as follows: SUMMARY: ■ PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of cyprodinil in E:\FR\FM\27JAR1.SGM 27JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 18 / Thursday, January 27, 2022 / Rules and Regulations or on multiple crops that are referenced later in this document. The Interregional Project Number 4 (IR–4) requested these tolerances under section 346a of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). This regulation is effective January 27, 2022. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before March 28, 2022, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2020–0417, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Due to the public health concerns relating to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide customer service via email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services, docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marietta Echeverria, Acting Director, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (703) 305– 7090; email address: RDFRNotices@ epa.gov. B. How can I get electronic access to other related information? DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Jan 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA’s tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Office of the Federal Register’s e-CFR site at https://www.ecfr.gov/ current/title-40. C. How can I file an objection or hearing request? Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify docket ID number EPA–HQ– OPP–2020–0417 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before March 28, 2022. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b). In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP– 2020–0417, 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 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/where-sendcomments-epa-dockets. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 4157 Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance In the Federal Register of June 28, 2021 (86 FR 33922) (FRL–10025–08) EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP 0E8846) by IR–4, North Carolina State University, 1730 Varsity Drive, Venture IV, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27606. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.532 be amended by establishing tolerances for residues of Cyprodinil, 4-cyclopropyl-6methyl-N-phenyl-2- pyrimidinamine, in or on the raw agricultural commodities: Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B, except watercress at 10 parts per million (ppm); Celtuce at 30 ppm; Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 30 ppm; Kohlrabi at 1 ppm; Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens subgroup 4–16A, except parsley, fresh leaves at 50 ppm; Lemon/ lime subgroup 10–10B at 0.6 ppm; Sugar apple at 4 ppm; Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 2 ppm; and Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5–16 at 1 ppm. The petition also requested to remove established tolerances for residues of Cyprodinil, 4-cyclopropyl-6methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine, in or on the raw agricultural commodities: Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 1.0 ppm; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 10.0 ppm; Leaf petioles subgroup 4B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens subgroup 4A at 50 ppm; Lemon at 0.60 ppm; Lime at 0.60 ppm; Longan at 2.0 ppm; Lychee at 2.0 ppm; Spanish lime at 2.0 ppm; and Turnip, greens at 10.0 ppm. That document referenced a summary of the petition prepared by Syngenta Crop Protection, the registrant, which is available in the docket, https:// www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response to the notice of filing. Based upon review of the data supporting the petition, EPA has modified the commodity definition for one of the crop groups. A discussion of this modification can be found in section IV.C. III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is ‘‘safe.’’ E:\FR\FM\27JAR1.SGM 27JAR1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 4158 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 18 / Thursday, January 27, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines ‘‘safe’’ to mean that ‘‘there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable information.’’ This includes exposure through drinking water and in residential settings but does not include occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ‘‘ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . . .’’ Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a determination on aggregate exposure for cyprodinil including exposure resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA’s assessment of exposures and risks associated with cyprodinil follows. In an effort to streamline its publications in the Federal Register, EPA is not reprinting sections that repeat what has been previously published for tolerance rulemaking of the same pesticide chemical. Where scientific information concerning a particular chemical remains unchanged, the content of those sections would not vary between tolerance rulemaking and republishing the same sections is unnecessary. EPA considers referral back to those sections as sufficient to provide an explanation of the information EPA considered in making its safety determination for the new rulemaking. EPA has previously published a number of tolerance rulemakings for cyprodinil in which EPA concluded, based on the available information, that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm would result from aggregate exposure to cyprodinil and established tolerances for residues of that chemical. EPA is incorporating previously published sections from those rulemakings as described further in this rulemaking, as they remain unchanged. Toxicological profile. For a discussion of the Toxicological Profile of cyprodinil, see Unit III.A. of the July 21, 2016 final rulemaking (81 FR 47304) (FRL–9948–28). Toxicological points of departure/ Levels of concern. For a summary of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Jan 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 Toxicological Points of Departure/ Levels of Concern for cyprodinil used for human risk assessment, please reference Unit III.B. of the August 17, 2012 rulemaking (77 FR 49732) (FRL– 9359–7). The table in the August 17, 2012 rulemaking included an endpoint for inhalation short-term exposures. However, the Agency has made the assumption in the current assessment that cyprodinil products are not for homeowner use, has not conducted a quantitative residential handler assessment as in previous reviews, and did not use the inhalation endpoint. Exposure assessment. Much of the exposure assessment remains the same although updates have occurred to accommodate exposures from the petitioned-for tolerance and reflect changes to the residential exposure assessment. These updates are discussed in this section; for a description of the rest of the EPA approach to and assumptions for the exposure assessment, please reference Unit III.C. of the July 21, 2016 rulemaking. EPA’s dietary exposure assessments have been updated to include the additional exposure from the new use of cyprodinil on sugar apple and the crop group conversions and expansions requested in this action. Partially refined acute and chronic aggregate dietary (food and drinking water) exposure and risk assessments were conducted using the Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model software with the Food Commodity Intake Database (DEEM–FCID) Version 3.16. The assessments used established and recommended tolerance-level residues for some commodities, average field trial residues for the remaining commodities (chronic only), 100 percent crop treated (PCT), and EPA’s 2018 default processing factors (except for potato granules/flakes, potato flour, tomato paste, tomato puree, lemon juice, apple juice, dried prune plum, and grape juice). Section 408(b)(2)(E) of FFDCA authorizes EPA to use available data and information on the anticipated residue levels of pesticide residues in food and the actual levels of pesticide residues that have been measured in food. If EPA relies on such information, EPA must require pursuant to FFDCA section 408(f)(1) that data be provided 5 years after the tolerance is established, modified, or left in effect, demonstrating that the levels in food are not above the levels anticipated. For the present action, EPA will issue such data call-ins as are required by FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(E) and authorized under FFDCA section 408(f)(1). Data will be PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 required to be submitted no later than 5 years from the date of issuance of these tolerances. Drinking water exposure. The new use does not result in an increase in the estimated residue levels in drinking water, so EPA used the same estimated drinking water concentrations in the acute and chronic dietary assessments as identified in the July 2016 rulemaking. Non-occupational exposure. The previous review included a residential handler assessment which is no longer applicable. All registered cyprodinil product labels with residential use sites require that handlers wear specific clothing (e.g., long sleeve shirt/long pants) and/or use personal protective equipment (PPE). Therefore, the Agency has made the assumption that these products are not for homeowner use and has not conducted a quantitative residential handler assessment as in previous reviews. A quantitative residential post-application assessment was also not conducted as incidental oral exposures are not anticipated and there is no dermal exposure endpoint. Therefore, no residential exposures are applicable for the aggregate risk assessment. Cumulative exposure. EPA has determined that cyprodinil along with pyrimethanil form a candidate common mechanism group (CMG). This group of pesticides is considered a candidate CMG because there is sufficient toxicological data to suggest a common pathway. The Agency conducted a screening-level cumulative risk assessment that indicates cumulative dietary and residential aggregate exposures for cyprodinil and pyrimethanil are below the agency’s levels of concern. For further information, see the document titled ‘‘Anilinopyrimidines. Cumulative Screening Risk Assessment’’ in docket ID EPA–HQ–OPP–2020–0417. No further cumulative evaluation is necessary for cyprodinil. For information regarding EPA’s efforts to determine which chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see https://www.epa.gov/ pesticide-science-and-assessingpesticide-risks/pesticide-cumulativerisk-assessment-framework. Safety factor for infants and children. EPA continues to conclude that there are reliable data to support the reduction of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor. See Unit III.D. of the July 21, 2016 rulemaking for a discussion of the Agency’s rationale for that determination. E:\FR\FM\27JAR1.SGM 27JAR1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 18 / Thursday, January 27, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Aggregate risks and determination of safety. EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the acute population adjusted dose (aPAD) and chronic population adjusted dose (cPAD). Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water, and residential exposure to the appropriate points of departure to ensure that an adequate margin of exposure (MOE) exists. For linear cancer risks, EPA calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the estimated aggregate exposure. Acute dietary risks are below the Agency’s level of concern of 100% of the aPAD; they are 7.7% of the aPAD for children 1 to 2 years old, the group with the highest exposure. Chronic dietary risks are below the Agency’s level of concern of 100% of the cPAD; they are 86% of the cPAD for children 1 to 2 years old, the group with the highest exposure. There are no residential exposures expected, so the acute dietary risk estimate serves as the acute aggregate risk assessment and the chronic dietary risk estimate serves as the chronic aggregate risk assessment. Cyprodinil is classified as ‘‘Not likely to be carcinogenic to humans’’, therefore, quantification of cancer risk is not required. Therefore, based on the risk assessments and information described above, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to cyprodinil residues. More detailed information on this action can be found in the ‘‘Cyprodinil. Human Health Risk Assessment to Support the Registration of the Proposed New Use on Sugar Apple; and Crop Group Conversions/Expansions to Brassica, Leafy Greens, Subgroup 4–16B; Celtuce; Fennel, Florence, Fresh Leaves and Stalk; Kohlrabi; Leaf Petiole Vegetable Subgroup 22B; Leafy Greens Subgroup 4–16A, Except Parsley, Fresh Leaves; Lemon/Lime Subgroup 10–10B; Tropical and Subtropical, Small Fruit, Inedible Peel, Subgroup 24A; and Vegetable, Brassica, Head and Stem, Group 5–16’’ (hereafter ‘‘the Cyprodinil Human Health Risk Assessment’’) in docket ID EPA–HQ–OPP–2020–0417. B. International Residue Limits IV. Other Considerations Although the petitioner requested a tolerance for Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B, except watercress, EPA is establishing the subgroup 4–16B tolerance without the exception. While EPA agrees that a separate tolerance on A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology For a discussion of the available analytical enforcement method, see Unit IV.A. of the July 21, 2016 rulemaking. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Jan 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). There are no Codex MRLs for residues in/on celtuce, Florence fennel, kohlrabi, members of the lemon/lime subgroup 10–10B, sugar apple, or members of the tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A; therefore, harmonization is not an issue for these commodities. The U.S. tolerance for residues in/on crop subgroup 22B is harmonized with the Codex MRL for residues in/on celery, a member of crop subgroup 22B. Codex has established various MRLs for residues in/on crop groups and crop subgroups with overlapping commodities included in crop subgroup 4–16B and crop group 5–16. EPA is not harmonizing the tolerances for residues in/on crop subgroup 4–16B and group 5–16 with the Codex MRLs because the petitioner has requested harmonization with Canadian MRLs rather than Codex MRLs since Canada is a major trading partner for U.S. growers of those commodities. Codex has established MRLs for residues in/on leafy vegetables (except Brassica leafy vegetables) and herbs, which include commodities included in crop subgroup 4–16A, at different levels. The U.S. tolerance for residues in/on leafy greens subgroup 4–16A, except parsley, fresh leaves, is harmonized with the Codex MRL for residues in/on leafy vegetables (except Brassica leafy vegetables), which includes lettuce and spinach (the representative commodities for crop subgroup 4–16A) and some other leafy vegetables. The subgroup tolerances are supported by available residue data on the representative commodities and the consistency of labeled use patterns for commodities within subgroup 4–16A; therefore, EPA is leaving the subgroup intact rather than pull individual commodities out to harmonize with Codex. C. Revisions to Petitioned-For Tolerances PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 4159 watercress is appropriate due to the difference in use patterns for Brassica, leafy greens and watercress, the existing separate tolerance for watercress will cover the residues in watercress resulting from use as directed on the label. Because that tolerance is already higher, it will cover residues and there is no need to exclude watercress from the subgroup. V. Conclusion Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of cyprodinil in or on Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B at 10 ppm; Celtuce at 30 ppm; Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 30 ppm; Kohlrabi at 1 ppm; Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens subgroup 4–16A, except parsley, fresh leaves at 50 ppm; Lemon/ lime subgroup 10–10B at 0.6 ppm; Sugar apple at 4 ppm; Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 2 ppm; and Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5–16 at 1 ppm. Additionally, the following existing tolerances are removed as unnecessary due to the establishment of the above tolerances: Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B; Leaf petioles subgroup 4B; Leafy greens subgroup 4A; Lemon; Lime; Longan; Lychee; Spanish lime; and Turnip, greens. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA section 408(d) in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use’’ (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), or to Executive Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ‘‘Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). E:\FR\FM\27JAR1.SGM 27JAR1 4160 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 18 / Thursday, January 27, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerances in this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), do not apply. This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers, and food retailers, not States or Tribes, nor does this action alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or Tribal Governments, on the relationship between the National Government and the States or Tribal Governments, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). This action does not involve any technical standards that would require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). VII. Congressional Review Act lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Dated: January 20, 2022. Marietta Echeverria, Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. PART 180—TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES IN FOOD 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. 2. In § 180.532, amend the table in paragraph (a)(1) by: ■ a. Designating the table as Table 1; ■ b. Removing the entry for ‘‘Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A’’. ■ c. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ‘‘Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B’’. ■ d. Removing the entry for ‘‘Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B’’. ■ e. Adding in alphabetical order the entries ‘‘Celtuce’’; ‘‘Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk’’ and ‘‘Kohlrabi’’. ■ f. Removing the entry for ‘‘Leaf petioles subgroup 4B’’. ■ g. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ‘‘Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B’’. ■ h. Removing the entry for ‘‘Leafy greens subgroup 4A’’. ■ i. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ‘‘Leafy greens subgroup 4–16A, except parsley, fresh leaves’’. ■ j. Removing the entries for ‘‘Lemon’’ and ‘‘Lime’’. ■ k. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ‘‘Lemon/lime subgroup 10–10B’’. ■ l. Removing the entries for ‘‘Longan’’; ‘‘Lychee’’; and ‘‘Spanish lime’’. ■ m. Adding in alphabetical order the entries ‘‘Sugar apple’’; and ‘‘Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A’’. ■ n. Removing the entry for ‘‘Turnip, greens’’. ■ o. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ‘‘Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5–16’’. The additions read as follows: ■ § 180.532 Cyprodinil; tolerances for residues. (a) * * * (1) * * * TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (a)(1) VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Jan 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 Parts per million Commodity * * * * Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4–16B .......................................... PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * 10 Parts per million Commodity Therefore, for the reasons stated in the preamble, EPA is amending 40 CFR chapter 1 as follows: List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides, and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (a)(1)— Continued * * * * Celtuce ............................................ * * * * * Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk ............................................. * * * * * Kohlrabi ........................................... Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B .............................................. Leafy greens subgroup 4–16A, except parsley, fresh leaves ........... Lemon/lime subgroup 10–10B ....... * * * * * Sugar apple .................................... Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A ....... 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417; FRL-9301-01-OCSPP]


Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of 
cyprodinil in

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or on multiple crops that are referenced later in this document. The 
Interregional Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under 
section 346a of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective January 27, 2022. Objections and 
requests for hearings must be received on or before March 28, 2022, and 
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR 
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417, is available at 
https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs 
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection 
Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., 
Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The 
Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public 
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP 
Docket is (703) 305-5805.
    Due to the public health concerns relating to COVID-19, the EPA 
Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is closed to visitors with 
limited exceptions. The staff continues to provide customer service via 
email, phone, and webform. For the latest status information on EPA/DC 
services, docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marietta Echeverria, Acting Director, 
Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email address: 
[email protected].

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. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA's 
tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Office of the 
Federal Register's e-CFR site at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an 
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a 
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a 
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided 
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify 
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417 in the subject line on the first 
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must 
be in writing and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before 
March 28, 2022. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and 
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the 
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of 
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for 
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential 
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without 
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing 
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417, 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 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/where-send-comments-epa-dockets.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance

    In the Federal Register of June 28, 2021 (86 FR 33922) (FRL-10025-
08) EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP 
0E8846) by IR-4, North Carolina State University, 1730 Varsity Drive, 
Venture IV, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27606. The petition requested that 
40 CFR 180.532 be amended by establishing tolerances for residues of 
Cyprodinil, 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2- pyrimidinamine, in or on 
the raw agricultural commodities: Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-
16B, except watercress at 10 parts per million (ppm); Celtuce at 30 
ppm; Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 30 ppm; Kohlrabi at 1 
ppm; Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens 
subgroup 4-16A, except parsley, fresh leaves at 50 ppm; Lemon/lime 
subgroup 10-10B at 0.6 ppm; Sugar apple at 4 ppm; Tropical and 
subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 2 ppm; and 
Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16 at 1 ppm. The petition 
also requested to remove established tolerances for residues of 
Cyprodinil, 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine, in or on 
the raw agricultural commodities: Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A 
at 1.0 ppm; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 10.0 ppm; Leaf 
petioles subgroup 4B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens subgroup 4A at 50 ppm; 
Lemon at 0.60 ppm; Lime at 0.60 ppm; Longan at 2.0 ppm; Lychee at 2.0 
ppm; Spanish lime at 2.0 ppm; and Turnip, greens at 10.0 ppm. That 
document referenced a summary of the petition prepared by Syngenta Crop 
Protection, the registrant, which is available in the docket, https://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response to the 
notice of filing.
    Based upon review of the data supporting the petition, EPA has 
modified the commodity definition for one of the crop groups. A 
discussion of this modification can be found in section IV.C.

III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a 
tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a 
food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is ``safe.''

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Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines ``safe'' to mean that ``there 
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate 
exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated 
dietary exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable 
information.'' This includes exposure through drinking water and in 
residential settings but does not include occupational exposure. 
Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to give special 
consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide 
chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there 
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and 
children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . . 
.''
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors 
specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available 
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this 
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a 
determination on aggregate exposure for cyprodinil including exposure 
resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA's 
assessment of exposures and risks associated with cyprodinil follows.
    In an effort to streamline its publications in the Federal 
Register, EPA is not reprinting sections that repeat what has been 
previously published for tolerance rulemaking of the same pesticide 
chemical. Where scientific information concerning a particular chemical 
remains unchanged, the content of those sections would not vary between 
tolerance rulemaking and republishing the same sections is unnecessary. 
EPA considers referral back to those sections as sufficient to provide 
an explanation of the information EPA considered in making its safety 
determination for the new rulemaking.
    EPA has previously published a number of tolerance rulemakings for 
cyprodinil in which EPA concluded, based on the available information, 
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm would result from 
aggregate exposure to cyprodinil and established tolerances for 
residues of that chemical. EPA is incorporating previously published 
sections from those rulemakings as described further in this 
rulemaking, as they remain unchanged.
    Toxicological profile. For a discussion of the Toxicological 
Profile of cyprodinil, see Unit III.A. of the July 21, 2016 final 
rulemaking (81 FR 47304) (FRL-9948-28).
    Toxicological points of departure/Levels of concern. For a summary 
of the Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern for 
cyprodinil used for human risk assessment, please reference Unit III.B. 
of the August 17, 2012 rulemaking (77 FR 49732) (FRL-9359-7). The table 
in the August 17, 2012 rulemaking included an endpoint for inhalation 
short-term exposures. However, the Agency has made the assumption in 
the current assessment that cyprodinil products are not for homeowner 
use, has not conducted a quantitative residential handler assessment as 
in previous reviews, and did not use the inhalation endpoint.
    Exposure assessment. Much of the exposure assessment remains the 
same although updates have occurred to accommodate exposures from the 
petitioned-for tolerance and reflect changes to the residential 
exposure assessment. These updates are discussed in this section; for a 
description of the rest of the EPA approach to and assumptions for the 
exposure assessment, please reference Unit III.C. of the July 21, 2016 
rulemaking.
    EPA's dietary exposure assessments have been updated to include the 
additional exposure from the new use of cyprodinil on sugar apple and 
the crop group conversions and expansions requested in this action. 
Partially refined acute and chronic aggregate dietary (food and 
drinking water) exposure and risk assessments were conducted using the 
Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model software with the Food Commodity 
Intake Database (DEEM-FCID) Version 3.16. The assessments used 
established and recommended tolerance-level residues for some 
commodities, average field trial residues for the remaining commodities 
(chronic only), 100 percent crop treated (PCT), and EPA's 2018 default 
processing factors (except for potato granules/flakes, potato flour, 
tomato paste, tomato puree, lemon juice, apple juice, dried prune plum, 
and grape juice).
    Section 408(b)(2)(E) of FFDCA authorizes EPA to use available data 
and information on the anticipated residue levels of pesticide residues 
in food and the actual levels of pesticide residues that have been 
measured in food. If EPA relies on such information, EPA must require 
pursuant to FFDCA section 408(f)(1) that data be provided 5 years after 
the tolerance is established, modified, or left in effect, 
demonstrating that the levels in food are not above the levels 
anticipated. For the present action, EPA will issue such data call-ins 
as are required by FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(E) and authorized under 
FFDCA section 408(f)(1). Data will be required to be submitted no later 
than 5 years from the date of issuance of these tolerances.
    Drinking water exposure. The new use does not result in an increase 
in the estimated residue levels in drinking water, so EPA used the same 
estimated drinking water concentrations in the acute and chronic 
dietary assessments as identified in the July 2016 rulemaking.
    Non-occupational exposure. The previous review included a 
residential handler assessment which is no longer applicable. All 
registered cyprodinil product labels with residential use sites require 
that handlers wear specific clothing (e.g., long sleeve shirt/long 
pants) and/or use personal protective equipment (PPE). Therefore, the 
Agency has made the assumption that these products are not for 
homeowner use and has not conducted a quantitative residential handler 
assessment as in previous reviews. A quantitative residential post-
application assessment was also not conducted as incidental oral 
exposures are not anticipated and there is no dermal exposure endpoint. 
Therefore, no residential exposures are applicable for the aggregate 
risk assessment.
    Cumulative exposure. EPA has determined that cyprodinil along with 
pyrimethanil form a candidate common mechanism group (CMG). This group 
of pesticides is considered a candidate CMG because there is sufficient 
toxicological data to suggest a common pathway. The Agency conducted a 
screening-level cumulative risk assessment that indicates cumulative 
dietary and residential aggregate exposures for cyprodinil and 
pyrimethanil are below the agency's levels of concern. For further 
information, see the document titled ``Anilinopyrimidines. Cumulative 
Screening Risk Assessment'' in docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417. No 
further cumulative evaluation is necessary for cyprodinil. For 
information regarding EPA's efforts to determine which chemicals have a 
common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of 
such chemicals, see https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/pesticide-cumulative-risk-assessment-framework.
    Safety factor for infants and children. EPA continues to conclude 
that there are reliable data to support the reduction of the Food 
Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor. See Unit III.D. of the 
July 21, 2016 rulemaking for a discussion of the Agency's rationale for 
that determination.

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    Aggregate risks and determination of safety. EPA determines whether 
acute and chronic dietary pesticide exposures are safe by comparing 
aggregate exposure estimates to the acute population adjusted dose 
(aPAD) and chronic population adjusted dose (cPAD). Short-, 
intermediate-, and chronic-term risks are evaluated by comparing the 
estimated aggregate food, water, and residential exposure to the 
appropriate points of departure to ensure that an adequate margin of 
exposure (MOE) exists. For linear cancer risks, EPA calculates the 
lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the estimated aggregate 
exposure.
    Acute dietary risks are below the Agency's level of concern of 100% 
of the aPAD; they are 7.7% of the aPAD for children 1 to 2 years old, 
the group with the highest exposure. Chronic dietary risks are below 
the Agency's level of concern of 100% of the cPAD; they are 86% of the 
cPAD for children 1 to 2 years old, the group with the highest 
exposure. There are no residential exposures expected, so the acute 
dietary risk estimate serves as the acute aggregate risk assessment and 
the chronic dietary risk estimate serves as the chronic aggregate risk 
assessment. Cyprodinil is classified as ``Not likely to be carcinogenic 
to humans'', therefore, quantification of cancer risk is not required.
    Therefore, based on the risk assessments and information described 
above, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will 
result to the general population, or to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to cyprodinil residues. More detailed information on 
this action can be found in the ``Cyprodinil. Human Health Risk 
Assessment to Support the Registration of the Proposed New Use on Sugar 
Apple; and Crop Group Conversions/Expansions to Brassica, Leafy Greens, 
Subgroup 4-16B; Celtuce; Fennel, Florence, Fresh Leaves and Stalk; 
Kohlrabi; Leaf Petiole Vegetable Subgroup 22B; Leafy Greens Subgroup 4-
16A, Except Parsley, Fresh Leaves; Lemon/Lime Subgroup 10-10B; Tropical 
and Subtropical, Small Fruit, Inedible Peel, Subgroup 24A; and 
Vegetable, Brassica, Head and Stem, Group 5-16'' (hereafter ``the 
Cyprodinil Human Health Risk Assessment'') in docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-
2020-0417.

IV. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    For a discussion of the available analytical enforcement method, 
see Unit IV.A. of the July 21, 2016 rulemaking.

B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. 
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent 
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA 
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established 
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA 
section 408(b)(4).
    There are no Codex MRLs for residues in/on celtuce, Florence 
fennel, kohlrabi, members of the lemon/lime subgroup 10-10B, sugar 
apple, or members of the tropical and subtropical, small fruit, 
inedible peel, subgroup 24A; therefore, harmonization is not an issue 
for these commodities.
    The U.S. tolerance for residues in/on crop subgroup 22B is 
harmonized with the Codex MRL for residues in/on celery, a member of 
crop subgroup 22B.
    Codex has established various MRLs for residues in/on crop groups 
and crop subgroups with overlapping commodities included in crop 
subgroup 4-16B and crop group 5-16. EPA is not harmonizing the 
tolerances for residues in/on crop subgroup 4-16B and group 5-16 with 
the Codex MRLs because the petitioner has requested harmonization with 
Canadian MRLs rather than Codex MRLs since Canada is a major trading 
partner for U.S. growers of those commodities.
    Codex has established MRLs for residues in/on leafy vegetables 
(except Brassica leafy vegetables) and herbs, which include commodities 
included in crop subgroup 4-16A, at different levels. The U.S. 
tolerance for residues in/on leafy greens subgroup 4-16A, except 
parsley, fresh leaves, is harmonized with the Codex MRL for residues 
in/on leafy vegetables (except Brassica leafy vegetables), which 
includes lettuce and spinach (the representative commodities for crop 
subgroup 4-16A) and some other leafy vegetables. The subgroup 
tolerances are supported by available residue data on the 
representative commodities and the consistency of labeled use patterns 
for commodities within subgroup 4-16A; therefore, EPA is leaving the 
subgroup intact rather than pull individual commodities out to 
harmonize with Codex.

C. Revisions to Petitioned-For Tolerances

    Although the petitioner requested a tolerance for Brassica, leafy 
greens, subgroup 4-16B, except watercress, EPA is establishing the 
subgroup 4-16B tolerance without the exception. While EPA agrees that a 
separate tolerance on watercress is appropriate due to the difference 
in use patterns for Brassica, leafy greens and watercress, the existing 
separate tolerance for watercress will cover the residues in watercress 
resulting from use as directed on the label. Because that tolerance is 
already higher, it will cover residues and there is no need to exclude 
watercress from the subgroup.

V. Conclusion

    Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of cyprodinil in 
or on Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B at 10 ppm; Celtuce at 30 
ppm; Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 30 ppm; Kohlrabi at 1 
ppm; Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 30 ppm; Leafy greens 
subgroup 4-16A, except parsley, fresh leaves at 50 ppm; Lemon/lime 
subgroup 10-10B at 0.6 ppm; Sugar apple at 4 ppm; Tropical and 
subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 2 ppm; and 
Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16 at 1 ppm. Additionally, 
the following existing tolerances are removed as unnecessary due to the 
establishment of the above tolerances: Brassica, head and stem, 
subgroup 5A; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B; Leaf petioles 
subgroup 4B; Leafy greens subgroup 4A; Lemon; Lime; Longan; Lychee; 
Spanish lime; and Turnip, greens.

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA section 408(d) in 
response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from 
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been 
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not 
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning 
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or 
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), or to Executive Order 13045, 
entitled ``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and 
Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not 
contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it 
require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898, 
entitled ``Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority 
Populations and Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 
1994).

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    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis 
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerances in 
this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food 
handlers, and food retailers, not States or Tribes, nor does this 
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and 
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions 
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that 
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or 
Tribal Governments, on the relationship between the National Government 
and the States or Tribal Governments, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between 
the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Thus, the Agency has 
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled 
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this 
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded 
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would 
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant 
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement 
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), 
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required 
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of 
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' 
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides, and pests, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: January 20, 2022.
Marietta Echeverria,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, for the reasons stated in the preamble, EPA is amending 
40 CFR chapter 1 as follows:

PART 180--TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES 
IN FOOD

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.


0
2. In Sec.  180.532, amend the table in paragraph (a)(1) by:
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a. Designating the table as Table 1;
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b. Removing the entry for ``Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A''.
0
c. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Brassica, leafy greens, 
subgroup 4-16B''.
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d. Removing the entry for ``Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B''.
0
e. Adding in alphabetical order the entries ``Celtuce''; ``Fennel, 
Florence, fresh leaves and stalk'' and ``Kohlrabi''.
0
f. Removing the entry for ``Leaf petioles subgroup 4B''.
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g. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Leaf petiole vegetable 
subgroup 22B''.
0
h. Removing the entry for ``Leafy greens subgroup 4A''.
0
i. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Leafy greens subgroup 4-
16A, except parsley, fresh leaves''.
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j. Removing the entries for ``Lemon'' and ``Lime''.
0
k. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Lemon/lime subgroup 10-
10B''.
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l. Removing the entries for ``Longan''; ``Lychee''; and ``Spanish 
lime''.
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m. Adding in alphabetical order the entries ``Sugar apple''; and 
``Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A''.
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n. Removing the entry for ``Turnip, greens''.
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o. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Vegetable, Brassica, head 
and stem, group 5-16''.
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.532   Cyprodinil; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *
    (1) * * *

                       Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Parts
                           Commodity                               per
                                                                 million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                * * * * *
Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B........................        10
 
                                * * * * *
Celtuce.......................................................        30
 
                                * * * * *
Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk......................        30
 
                                * * * * *
Kohlrabi......................................................         1
Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B...........................        30
Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A, except parsley, fresh leaves.....        50
Lemon/lime subgroup 10-10B....................................       0.6
 
                                * * * * *
Sugar apple...................................................         4
Tropical and subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup         2
 24A..........................................................
Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16................         1
 
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