EPA Document in Support of the Paraquat Interim Registration Review Decision; Notice of Availability, 6521-6522 [2024-01950]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 22 / Thursday, February 1, 2024 / Notices EPA ICR No.: 2517.04. OMB Control No.: 2070–0194. ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through September 30, 2024. Under the PRA, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) covers reporting and recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture or process chemical substances as nanoscale materials under the authority of section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and implementing regulations in 40 CFR part 704.20. Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 107.5 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here: Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected are those that manufacture or process chemical substances as nanoscale materials and is related to a final rule issued under the authority of section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The following North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities: • 325 Chemical Manufacturers and Processors; • 325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing; • 324110 Petroleum Refineries; • 325180 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; • 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing; • 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing; • 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing; • 423220 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Jan 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 • 423330 Roofing, Sliding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers; and • 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory. TSCA section 8(a) and 40 CFR 704.20. Forms: EPA Form 9600–07. Frequency of response: Occasional. Total estimated number of potential respondents: 9. Total estimated average number of responses for each respondent: 1.7. Total estimated annual burden hours: 961 hours. Total estimated annual costs: $69,197, which includes an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval? There is a decrease of 39,128 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease reflects EPA’s adjustments in the estimation methodology of the costs and burden. The adjustments made to the estimation methodology include: • Burden estimates based on expected submissions, not on actual submissions received by the Agency, while the reporting covered in this period is based on actual submissions received by the Agency. This significant change accounts for the almost all the decrease in burden and cost estimates. • Burden estimates estimated separately for manufactures and processors, while the reporting covered in this period calculates a weighted burden for any given respondent without separating the manufacturers from the processors. This approach was deemed reasonable given that the Agency received only 27 submissions related to TSCA 8(a) nanomaterials in the three-year ICR period. In addition, OMB has requested that EPA adopt the 18-question format for ICR Supporting Statements that is used by other federal agencies and departments which is based on the submission instructions established by OMB, replacing the alternate format that has been used by EPA. Although this Supporting Statement has been modified to reflect the 18-question format, the change in format has not changed the information collection activities or related estimated burden and costs. IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6521 appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: January 26, 2024. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2024–01945 Filed 1–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0855; FRL–11667–01– OCSPP] EPA Document in Support of the Paraquat Interim Registration Review Decision; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In July 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) completed the Paraquat Dichloride Interim Registration Review Decision (Paraquat ID). The Paraquat ID finalized certain portions of EPA’s analysis of paraquat’s risks and benefits and determined that certain mitigation measures were necessary for paraquat to meet the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) standard for registration. In September 2021, the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, et al. (Petitioners) filed a Petition for Review of the Paraquat ID in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. As part of that litigation, EPA has further considered several substantive issues raised by the Petitioners in relation to the Paraquat ID, including concerns related to human health and EPA’s balancing of risks and benefits. This document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on a document that presents EPA’s preliminary reconsideration of the issues raised by Petitioners in relation to the Paraquat ID. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0855, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 6522 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 22 / Thursday, February 1, 2024 / Notices online through https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting and visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Hazlehurst, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–2249; email address: hazlehurst.alexander@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI to EPA through email or https:// www.regulations.gov. If you wish to include CBI in your comment, please follow the applicable instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets#rules and clearly mark the information that you claim to be CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ comments.html. II. What action is the Agency taking? This notice announces the availability of a document outlining the Agency’s preliminary reconsideration of the several issues identified by Petitioners in relation to the Paraquat ID. See California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, et al. v. USEPA, Case No. 21–71287 (9th Cir.) Those issues include concerns raised about the Agency’s assessment of whether VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Jan 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 paraquat poses a risk of Parkinson’s Disease; its analysis of respiratory and dermal exposures, as well as exposures to direct and indirect paraquat drift; the analysis of benefits; the consideration of health-related costs; and the required balancing of paraquat’s risks and benefits. This document, titled ‘‘EPA’S Preliminary Supplemental Consideration of Certain Issues in Support of its Interim Registration Review Decision for Paraquat,’’ is available in the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, under docket number EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0855. The Agency will review and consider all significant comments on this document that are submitted during the public comment period. Following EPA’s consideration of those comments, EPA intends to issue a final document (or documents) by January 17, 2025, consistent with its obligations in the pending litigation. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: January 25, 2024. Edward Messina, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2024–01950 Filed 1–30–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0120; FR ID 199012] Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might ‘‘further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.’’ SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before March 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Your comment must be submitted into www.reginfo.gov per the above instructions for it to be considered. In addition to submitting in www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of your comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 22 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6521-6522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01950]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0855; FRL-11667-01-OCSPP]


EPA Document in Support of the Paraquat Interim Registration 
Review Decision; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In July 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the 
Agency) completed the Paraquat Dichloride Interim Registration Review 
Decision (Paraquat ID). The Paraquat ID finalized certain portions of 
EPA's analysis of paraquat's risks and benefits and determined that 
certain mitigation measures were necessary for paraquat to meet the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) standard 
for registration. In September 2021, the California Rural Legal 
Assistance Foundation, et al. (Petitioners) filed a Petition for Review 
of the Paraquat ID in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 
As part of that litigation, EPA has further considered several 
substantive issues raised by the Petitioners in relation to the 
Paraquat ID, including concerns related to human health and EPA's 
balancing of risks and benefits. This document announces the 
availability of and solicits public comment on a document that presents 
EPA's preliminary reconsideration of the issues raised by Petitioners 
in relation to the Paraquat ID.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 1, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0855,

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online through https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any 
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) 
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 
Additional instructions on commenting and visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Hazlehurst, Pesticide Re-
Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-2249; 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 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.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI to EPA through email or 
https://www.regulations.gov. If you wish to include CBI in your 
comment, please follow the applicable instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets#rules and clearly mark the 
information that you claim to be CBI. Information so marked will not be 
disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 
2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting 
comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    This notice announces the availability of a document outlining the 
Agency's preliminary reconsideration of the several issues identified 
by Petitioners in relation to the Paraquat ID. See California Rural 
Legal Assistance Foundation, et al. v. USEPA, Case No. 21-71287 (9th 
Cir.) Those issues include concerns raised about the Agency's 
assessment of whether paraquat poses a risk of Parkinson's Disease; its 
analysis of respiratory and dermal exposures, as well as exposures to 
direct and indirect paraquat drift; the analysis of benefits; the 
consideration of health-related costs; and the required balancing of 
paraquat's risks and benefits. This document, titled ``EPA'S 
Preliminary Supplemental Consideration of Certain Issues in Support of 
its Interim Registration Review Decision for Paraquat,'' is available 
in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov, under docket number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2011-0855.
    The Agency will review and consider all significant comments on 
this document that are submitted during the public comment period. 
Following EPA's consideration of those comments, EPA intends to issue a 
final document (or documents) by January 17, 2025, consistent with its 
obligations in the pending litigation.
    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: January 25, 2024.
Edward Messina,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-01950 Filed 1-30-24; 11:15 am]
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