Issuance of Experimental Use Permits, 80714-80715 [2023-25575]

Download as PDF 80714 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / Notices interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202)502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. n. Scoping Process: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Commission staff will prepare either an environmental assessment (EA) or an environmental impact statement (EIS) (collectively referred to as the ‘‘NEPA document’’) that describes and evaluates the probable effects, including an assessment of the sitespecific and cumulative effects, if any, of the proposed action and alternatives. The Commission’s scoping process will help determine the required level of analysis and satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether the Commission issues an EA or an EIS. At this time, we do not anticipate holding on-site scoping meetings. Instead, we are soliciting written comments and suggestions on the preliminary list of issues and alternatives to be addressed in the NEPA document, as described in scoping document 1 (SD1), issued November 13, 2023. Copies of the SD1 outlining the proposed project and subject areas to be addressed in the NEPA document were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list and the applicant’s distribution list. Copies of SD1 may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link (see item m above). Dated: November 13, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–25529 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER24–377–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Devon Energy Production Company, LP; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Devon Energy Production Company, LP’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is December 4, 2023. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. 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Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: November 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–25589 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2023–0356; FRL–11360–01– OCSPP] Issuance of Experimental Use Permits Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has granted experimental use permits (EUP) to the following pesticide applicants. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madison Le, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (202) 566– 1400; email address: BPPDFRNotices@ epa.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2023–0356 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 E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / Notices holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (202) 566–1400. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Dated: November 15, 2023. Madison Le, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2023–25575 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. EUP EPA has issued the following EUPs: 1. 8917–EUP–3. EPA–HQ–OPP–2020– 0233. Issuance. J.R. Simplot Company, 5369 W Irving Street, Boise, ID 83706. This EUP allows the use of 0.041 pounds of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP) protein BLB2, 0.21 pounds of the PIP protein AMR3, 0.21 pounds of the PIP protein VNT1, and 0.17 pounds of the PIP Potato virus Y (PVY) siRNA on 165 acres of potato to evaluate the control of potato late blight disease and PVY. The program is authorized only in the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from March 15, 2023, to April 1, 2024. 2. 524–EUP–117. EPA–HQ–OPP– 2022–0036. Issuance. Bayer CropScience LP 800 North Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63167. This EUP allows the use of 0.93 grams of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP), GA20ox_SUP miRNA and the genetic material necessary for is production on 10,000 acres of corn to evaluate MON 94804 short stature maize, stack combinations with registered insectprotected corn, and controls. The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Territory of Puerto Rico. The EUP is effective from September 20, 2022, to February 28, 2025. 3. 94614–EUP–1. EPA–HQ–OPP– 2021–0270. Issuance. GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. 200 Boston Ave., Suite 1000, Medford, MA 02155. This EUP allows the use of 8.504 pounds of the active ingredient, Ledprona (CAS No. 2433753–68–3) double-stranded RNA on 318 acres of potato to evaluate the control of Colorado Potato Beetle. The program is authorized only in the States of Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Noth Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington. The EUP is effective from May 4, 2023, to April 30, 2025. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11351–01–R6] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for De Minimus Landowner Settlement Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(g)(4) De Minimus Landowner Administrative Settlement Agreement for Parties (‘‘Proposed Agreement’’) associated with the Fansteel Metals/ FMRI Site in Muskogee, Oklahoma (‘‘Site’’) was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims under section 107(a) of CERCLA, against The Port of Muskogee/Landowners (‘‘Settling Party’’) for EPA response costs at the Fansteel Metals/FMRI Superfund Site located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The settlement is nonmonetary, but The Port of Muskogee/ Landowners agree to cooperate fully with EPA in the implementation of response actions at the Site and further agrees not to interfere with such response actions. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive electronic comments relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection by request. Please see the ADDRESSES section of this notice for special instructions in effect due to impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2023. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80715 As a result of impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic, requests for documents and submission of comments must be via electronic mail except as provided below. The Proposed Agreement and additional background information relating to the Proposed Agreement are available for public inspection upon request by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Elizabeth Pletan at pletan.elizabeth@ epa.gov. Comments must be submitted via electronic mail to this same email address and should reference the ‘‘Fansteel Metals/FMRI’’ Superfund Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement’’ and ‘‘EPA CERCLA Docket No. 06–06– 23’’. Persons without access to electronic mail may call Mrs. Pletan at (214) 665–8525 to make alternative arrangements. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Pletan at EPA by phone (214) 665–8525 or email at: Pletan.elizabeth@ epa.gov. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2023–25604 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2023–0015; FRL–11534–01– OCSPP] Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during the period July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, to control unforeseen pest outbreaks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Smith, Director, Registration Division (7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; main telephone number: (202) 566–1030; email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0356; FRL-11360-01-OCSPP]


Issuance of Experimental Use Permits

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has granted experimental use permits (EUP) to the 
following pesticide applicants. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for 
experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the 
limitations in the permit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madison Le, Biopesticides and 
Pollution Prevention Division (7511M), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; main telephone number: (202) 566-1400; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. Although this 
action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or 
sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to 
describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0356 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

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holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (202) 566-
1400. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. EUP

    EPA has issued the following EUPs:
    1. 8917-EUP-3. EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0233. Issuance. J.R. Simplot 
Company, 5369 W Irving Street, Boise, ID 83706. This EUP allows the use 
of 0.041 pounds of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP) protein 
BLB2, 0.21 pounds of the PIP protein AMR3, 0.21 pounds of the PIP 
protein VNT1, and 0.17 pounds of the PIP Potato virus Y (PVY) siRNA on 
165 acres of potato to evaluate the control of potato late blight 
disease and PVY. The program is authorized only in the States of 
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, 
Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The EUP is 
effective from March 15, 2023, to April 1, 2024.
    2. 524-EUP-117. EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0036. Issuance. Bayer CropScience 
LP 800 North Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63167. This EUP allows 
the use of 0.93 grams of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP), 
GA20ox_SUP miRNA and the genetic material necessary for is production 
on 10,000 acres of corn to evaluate MON 94804 short stature maize, 
stack combinations with registered insect-protected corn, and controls. 
The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, 
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, 
Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, North Carolina, 
North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South 
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Territory of 
Puerto Rico. The EUP is effective from September 20, 2022, to February 
28, 2025.
    3. 94614-EUP-1. EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0270. Issuance. GreenLight 
Biosciences, Inc. 200 Boston Ave., Suite 1000, Medford, MA 02155. This 
EUP allows the use of 8.504 pounds of the active ingredient, Ledprona 
(CAS No. 2433753-68-3) double-stranded RNA on 318 acres of potato to 
evaluate the control of Colorado Potato Beetle. The program is 
authorized only in the States of Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New 
York, Noth Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington. The EUP 
is effective from May 4, 2023, to April 30, 2025.
    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: November 15, 2023.
Madison Le,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs.
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