Significant New Use Notices (SN-23-0002 Through 0006 and SN-23-0008 Through 0011); Extension of Review Period, 83941-83942 [2023-26534]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 / Notices Accordingly, EPA acknowledges that West Virginia now has the authority, as provided for under the terms of EPA’s previous delegation actions, to implement and enforce the NESHAP and NSPS standards which West Virginia adopted by reference in West Virginia’s revised Legislative Rules 45 CSR 34 and 45 CSR 16, effective on June 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact me or Ms. Mary Cate Opila, Chief, Permits Branch, at 215–814–2041. Sincerely, Cristina Ferna´ndez, Director Air and Radiation Division’’ Enclosures cc: Renu Chakrabarty (via email at renu.m.chakrabarty@wv.gov) Mike Egnor (via email at michael.egnor@ wv.gov) This notice acknowledges the updates of West Virginia’s delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS. Cristina Ferna´ndez, Director, Air and Radiation Division, Region III. [FR Doc. 2023–26439 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0061; FRL–10581– 14–OCSPP] Significant New Use Notices (SN–23– 0002 Through 0006 and SN–23–0008 Through 0011); Extension of Review Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the extension of the review periods for significant new use notices (SNUNs) identified as SN–23–0002 through 0006 and SN–23–0008 through 0011 submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA has determined that an extension of the statutory 90-day review periods for these SNUNs is necessary to allow the Agency to complete the required analysis under TSCA, investigate potential risk, examine regulatory options, and prepare the necessary documents should the Agency determine that further regulatory action is required. DATES: The review periods are extended to February 28, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Jim Alwood, Acting Chief, Risk Management Branch 1, New Chemicals Division (7405), Office of Pollution lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:47 Nov 30, 2023 Jkt 262001 Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–8974; email address: alwood.jim@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the chemical manufacturing company that submitted the SNUNs. This action may also be of interest to persons concerned about health, environmental, and/or economic aspects of the significant new uses of the chemical substances. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. B. How can I access the docket? The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2023–0061, is available online at https://www.regulations.gov or in-person at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC. 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 OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. C. What is EPA’s authority for this action? TSCA section 5(c), 15 U.S.C. 2604(c), and 40 CFR 720.75(c) authorize EPA to extend, for good cause, the 90-day SNUN review period for additional periods of time not to exceed in the aggregate 90 days. Examples of circumstances in which EPA may find good cause to extend the review period include, but are not limited to, EPA’s request for additional information relating to a notice during the notice review period, EPA’s receipt of additional information relating to a notice during the notice review period, and EPA’s determination that there is a significant possibility that a significant PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 83941 new use of a chemical will be regulated under TSCA sections 5(e) or 5(f) and additional time is required for EPA to initiate the appropriate regulatory action. D. What action is the Agency taking? For the SNUNs identified in Unit II., EPA finds that there is good cause to extend the SNUN review periods. Based on the Agency’s analysis to date, EPA has determined that extensions of the SNUN review periods are necessary to further investigate potential risk, examine regulatory options, and prepare the necessary documents, should regulatory action be required for the significant new uses of the chemical substances. Specifically, EPA received additional information and amendments to all nine of the notices during the review periods which required additional time for EPA to review and include in the assessment in order to determine and initiate the appropriate regulatory action. II. What notices are subject to this extension? On December 30, 2022, EPA received SNUNs SN–23–0002 through 0006 and SN–23–0008 through 0011 for significant new uses of the following existing chemical substances: • Octanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-pentadecafluoro- (CASRN 335–67–1, SN–23–0002), • Dodecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,12tricosafluoro- (CASRN 307–55–1, SN– 23–0003), • Nonanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6, 7,7,8,8,9,9,9-heptadecafluoro- (CASRN 375–95–1, SN–23–0004), • Decanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-nonadecafluoro(CASRN 335–76–2, SN–23–0005), • Undecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,11heneicosafluoro- (CASRN 2058–94–8, SN–23–0006), • Tetradecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4, 5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12, 13,13,14,14,14-heptacosafluoro(CASRN 376–06–7, SN–23–0008), • Tridecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12, 13,13,13-pentacosafluoro- (CASRN 72629–94–8, SN–23–0009), • Hexadecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13, 14,14,15,15,16,16,16hentriacontafluoro- (CASRN 67905–19– 5, SN–23–0010), and • Octadecanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5, 6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12, 13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,18pentatriacontafluoro- (CASRN 16517– 11–6, SN–23–0011). E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 83942 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 230 / Friday, December 1, 2023 / Notices The submitter claimed specific use information, process information, and other information to be CBI. The notice of receipt for these SNUNs published in the Federal Register of February 17, 2023 (88 FR 10320) (FRL– 10581–01–OCSPP). The SNUN review periods that were voluntarily suspended by the SNUN submitter with EPA’s agreement would have expired on November 30, 2023. With this notice, the review periods are being extended to February 28, 2024. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. Dated: November 28, 2023. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2023–26534 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2022–0223; FRL–11548–01– OCSPP] Chlorpyrifos; Amendment to Existing Stocks Provisions of Chlorpyrifos Cancellation Order for Certain Chlorpyrifos Products Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On August 31, 2022, EPA announced its final cancellation order for 16 chlorpyrifos products, voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This notice amends the existing stocks terms of that cancellation order with respect to one product Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E registered by Liberty Crop Protection, LLC, and its supplemental distributor product, Vesper, registered by Innvictis Crop Care, LLC (Innvictis). ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2022–0223, is available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions on visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Biggio, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0700; email address: OPPChlorpyrifosInquiries@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:47 Nov 30, 2023 Jkt 262001 I. General Information 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 environmental, human health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. II. What action is the Agency taking? On August 31, 2022, EPA issued an order cancelling several chlorpyrifos products, including Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24). See 87 FR 53471 (August 31, 2022) (FRL–10138– 01–OCSPP). The provisions for disposition of existing stocks laid out in Unit IV of that cancellation order prohibited all sale, distribution, and use of the cancelled chlorpyrifos products, ‘‘except for export consistent with FIFRA section 17, 7 U.S.C. 136o or for proper disposal.’’ These terms also apply to Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168– 24–89391), which is a supplemental distributor product of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E. See 40 CFR 152.132(e). Since that time, Adama has developed a return program agreement with EPA that facilitates the return of certain chlorpyrifos products to Adama. See Cancellation Order for Certain Chlorpyrifos Uses and Registrations, 88 FR 28541 (May 4, 2023) (FRL–10924– 01–OCSPP). Adama has requested that EPA allow them to accept returns of existing stocks of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24) and its supplemental distributor product, Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24–89391). To allow for the legal and orderly disposition of those products, EPA is amending the August 31, 2022 cancellation order to allow distribution of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24), including its supplemental distributor product Vesper (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24–89391), consistent with the terms of Adama’s revised return program agreement. III. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks and Returning Products to Adama Adama previously requested, and EPA approved, the return of existing stocks of its own registrations that are in the hands of end users and distributors. At this time, the Agency is also allowing Adama to accept existing stocks of Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E (EPA Reg. No. 89168–24) and Vesper (EPA Reg. No. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89168–24–89391). Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products that were (and still are) in the United States and packaged, labeled, and released for shipment prior to August 31, 2022. The Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E product and the Vesper product are only registered for use on food crops; therefore, use of existing stocks continue to be prohibited. Moreover, because sale and distribution of chlorpyrifos products for use on food and feed is inconsistent with the purposes of FIFRA, all sale and distribution of the Liberty Chlorpyrifos 4E product and the Vesper product discussed herein is prohibited, except for export consistent with FIFRA section 17 (7 U.S.C. 136o); proper disposal; or distribution consistent with the terms of the individual return program agreement EPA has approved for Adama. Adama’s revised return program agreement was approved by the Agency on October 31, 2023. Adama was notified of the approval of their return program agreements on October 31, 2023. Additional information regarding the revised chlorpyrifos return programs for Adama may be found in https:// www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQOPP-2021-0523 and/or https:// www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQOPP-2022-0223 or by contacting the registrants at Liberty and Innvictis (208) 296–1503 and Adama (866) 406–6262; ordergroup@adama.com. Dated: November 8, 2023. Mary Elissa Reaves, Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2023–26438 Filed 11–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Sunshine Act Meetings 10 a.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023. PLACE: You may observe this meeting in person at 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102–5090, or virtually. If you would like to observe, at least 24 hours in advance, visit FCA.gov, select ‘‘Newsroom,’’ then select ‘‘Events.’’ From there, access the linked ‘‘Instructions for board meeting visitors’’ and complete the described registration process. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The following matters will be considered: TIME AND DATE: E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26534]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0061; FRL-10581-14-OCSPP]


Significant New Use Notices (SN-23-0002 Through 0006 and SN-23-
0008 Through 0011); Extension of Review Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the extension of the review periods 
for significant new use notices (SNUNs) identified as SN-23-0002 
through 0006 and SN-23-0008 through 0011 submitted to the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 
EPA has determined that an extension of the statutory 90-day review 
periods for these SNUNs is necessary to allow the Agency to complete 
the required analysis under TSCA, investigate potential risk, examine 
regulatory options, and prepare the necessary documents should the 
Agency determine that further regulatory action is required.

DATES: The review periods are extended to February 28, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Jim Alwood, Acting Chief, Risk 
Management Branch 1, New Chemicals Division (7405), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8974; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the chemical manufacturing company that 
submitted the SNUNs. This action may also be of interest to persons 
concerned about health, environmental, and/or economic aspects of the 
significant new uses of the chemical substances. Since other entities 
may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all 
the specific entities that may be affected by this action.

B. How can I access the docket?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0061, is available online at https://www.regulations.gov or in-person at the Office of Pollution Prevention 
and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 
Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC. 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 OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information 
about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

C. What is EPA's authority for this action?

    TSCA section 5(c), 15 U.S.C. 2604(c), and 40 CFR 720.75(c) 
authorize EPA to extend, for good cause, the 90-day SNUN review period 
for additional periods of time not to exceed in the aggregate 90 days. 
Examples of circumstances in which EPA may find good cause to extend 
the review period include, but are not limited to, EPA's request for 
additional information relating to a notice during the notice review 
period, EPA's receipt of additional information relating to a notice 
during the notice review period, and EPA's determination that there is 
a significant possibility that a significant new use of a chemical will 
be regulated under TSCA sections 5(e) or 5(f) and additional time is 
required for EPA to initiate the appropriate regulatory action.

D. What action is the Agency taking?

    For the SNUNs identified in Unit II., EPA finds that there is good 
cause to extend the SNUN review periods. Based on the Agency's analysis 
to date, EPA has determined that extensions of the SNUN review periods 
are necessary to further investigate potential risk, examine regulatory 
options, and prepare the necessary documents, should regulatory action 
be required for the significant new uses of the chemical substances. 
Specifically, EPA received additional information and amendments to all 
nine of the notices during the review periods which required additional 
time for EPA to review and include in the assessment in order to 
determine and initiate the appropriate regulatory action.

II. What notices are subject to this extension?

    On December 30, 2022, EPA received SNUNs SN-23-0002 through 0006 
and SN-23-0008 through 0011 for significant new uses of the following 
existing chemical substances:
     Octanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
pentadecafluoro- (CASRN 335-67-1, SN-23-0002),
     Dodecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,12-tricosafluoro- 
(CASRN 307-55-1, SN-23-0003),
     Nonanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-
heptadecafluoro- (CASRN 375-95-1, SN-23-0004),
     Decanoic acid, 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-
nonadecafluoro- (CASRN 335-76-2, SN-23-0005),
     Undecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,11-heneicosafluoro- (CASRN 
2058-94-8, SN-23-0006),
     Tetradecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,14-
heptacosafluoro- (CASRN 376-06-7, SN-23-0008),
     Tridecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,13-
pentacosafluoro- (CASRN 72629-94-8, SN-23-0009),
     Hexadecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,1
6,16-hentriacontafluoro- (CASRN 67905-19-5, SN-23-0010), and
     Octadecanoic acid, 
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,1
6,17,17,18,18,18-pentatriacontafluoro- (CASRN 16517-11-6, SN-23-0011).

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    The submitter claimed specific use information, process 
information, and other information to be CBI.
    The notice of receipt for these SNUNs published in the Federal 
Register of February 17, 2023 (88 FR 10320) (FRL-10581-01-OCSPP). The 
SNUN review periods that were voluntarily suspended by the SNUN 
submitter with EPA's agreement would have expired on November 30, 2023. 
With this notice, the review periods are being extended to February 28, 
2024.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: November 28, 2023.
Michal Freedhoff,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
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