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Download as PDF 60630 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 144 / Friday, July 26, 2024 / Notices If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. Any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. 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AGENCY: For pesticide specific information: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in table 1 of unit II. For general questions: Melanie Biscoe, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0701; email address: biscoe.melanie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of and soliciting comment on the Agency’s draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for the registration review of clothianidin, imidacloprid, saflufenacil, and thiamethoxam. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in table 1 of unit II., through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 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: SUMMARY: I. 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, farm worker, 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. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the Chemical Review Manager identified in table 1 of unit II. II. What action is the Agency taking? Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), this notice announces the availability of EPA’s human health and/or ecological risk assessments for the pesticides shown in Table 1 and opens a 60-day public comment period on the risk assessments. TABLE 1—DRAFT RISK ASSESSMENTS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. Clothianidin, Case Number 7620 ..................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0865 Imidacloprid, Case Number 7605 .................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0844 Saflufenacil, Case Number 7278 ..................................... EPA–HQ–OPP–2019–0524 Thiamethoxam, Case Number 7614 ................................ EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0581 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 III. What is the Agency’s authority for taking this action? EPA is conducting its registration review of the chemicals listed in table 1 of unit I pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) section 3(g) (7 U.S.C. 136(g)) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. FIFRA section 3(g) provides, among other things, that pesticide registrations are to be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jul 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 Chemical review manager and contact information Matthew Khan, khan.matthew@epa.gov, (202) 566– 2212. Matthew Khan, khan.matthew@epa.gov, (202) 566– 2212. Jonathan Williams, williams.jonathanr@epa.gov, (202) 566–2240. Matthew Khan, khan.matthew@epa.gov, (202) 566– 2212. reviewed every 15 years. Consistent with 40 CFR 155.57, in its final registration review decision, EPA will ultimately determine whether a pesticide continues to meet the registration standard in FIFRA section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for all pesticides listed in table 1 of unit I. Pursuant to 40 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 155.53(c), EPA generally provides for at least a 30-day public comment period on draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments during registration review. This comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for public input on the Agency’s assessment of the human health and/or ecological risks posed by use of these pesticides. E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 144 / Friday, July 26, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 IV. What should I consider as I prepare a comment 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 your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. 3. Environmental Justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general population. 4. Information Submission Requirements. Anyone may submit data or information in response to this document. To be considered during a pesticide’s registration review, the submitted data or information must meet the following requirements: • To ensure that EPA will consider data or information submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information during the comment period. However, the Agency may, at its discretion, consider data or information submitted at a later date. • The data or information submitted must be presented in a legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must accompany any material that is not in English, and a written transcript must accompany any information submitted as an audio graphic or videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or electronic form. • Submitters must clearly identify the source of any submitted data or information. • Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or information that the Agency rejected in a previous VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jul 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 review. However, submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider the data or information in the pesticide’s registration review. All comments should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES and must be received by the EPA on or before the closing date. The Agency will consider all comments received during the public comment period and make changes, as appropriate, to a draft human health and/or ecological risk assessment. As appropriate, EPA may then issue a revised risk assessment, explain any changes to the draft risk assessment, and respond to comments. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: July 23, 2024. Jean Overstreet, Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2024–16511 Filed 7–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Technological Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Thursday August 29, 2024 in the Commission Meeting Room and available to the public via the internet at https://www.fcc.gov/live, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. DATES: Thursday August 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. 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The public may submit written comments before the meeting to Martin Doczkat, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for Technological Advisory Council by email: martin.doczkat@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Martin Doczkat, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554). Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Office of Engineering and Technology at 202– 418–2470 (voice), (202) 418–1944 (fax). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include your contact information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fill. Federal Communications Commission. Ronald T. Repasi, Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 144 (Friday, July 26, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16511]


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[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0720; FRL-12086-01-OCSPP]


Pesticide Registration Review; Draft Human Health and/or 
Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides; Notice of 
Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is 
announcing the availability of and soliciting comment on the Agency's 
draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for the 
registration review of clothianidin, imidacloprid, saflufenacil, and 
thiamethoxam.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 24, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket 
identification (ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest 
provided in table 1 of unit II., through the Federal eRulemaking Portal 
at 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: 
    For pesticide specific information: The Chemical Review Manager for 
the pesticide of interest identified in table 1 of unit II.
    For general questions: Melanie Biscoe, Pesticide Re-Evaluation 
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0701; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. 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, farm worker, 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. If you have any questions 
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, 
consult the Chemical Review Manager identified in table 1 of unit II.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's human health and/or ecological risk assessments 
for the pesticides shown in Table 1 and opens a 60-day public comment 
period on the risk assessments.

                     Table 1--Draft Risk Assessments Being Made Available for Public Comment
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                                                                                        Chemical review manager
 Registration review case name and No.                   Docket ID No.                  and contact information
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Clothianidin, Case Number 7620.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0865                          Matthew Khan,
                                                                                        [email protected],
                                                                                        (202) 566-2212.
Imidacloprid, Case Number 7605.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0844                          Matthew Khan,
                                                                                        [email protected],
                                                                                        (202) 566-2212.
Saflufenacil, Case Number 7278.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0524                          Jonathan Williams,
                                                                                        [email protected], (202) 566-2240.
Thiamethoxam, Case Number 7614.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0581                          Matthew Khan,
                                                                                        [email protected],
                                                                                        (202) 566-2212.
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III. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action?

    EPA is conducting its registration review of the chemicals listed 
in table 1 of unit I pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, 
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) section 3(g) (7 U.S.C. 136(g)) and the 
Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, 
subpart C. FIFRA section 3(g) provides, among other things, that 
pesticide registrations are to be reviewed every 15 years. Consistent 
with 40 CFR 155.57, in its final registration review decision, EPA will 
ultimately determine whether a pesticide continues to meet the 
registration standard in FIFRA section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)).
    As part of the registration review process, the Agency has 
completed draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments for all 
pesticides listed in table 1 of unit I. Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), 
EPA generally provides for at least a 30-day public comment period on 
draft human health and/or ecological risk assessments during 
registration review. This comment period is intended to provide an 
opportunity for public input on the Agency's assessment of the human 
health and/or ecological risks posed by use of these pesticides.

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IV. What should I consider as I prepare a comment 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 
your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    3. Environmental Justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental 
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, 
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, 
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and 
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the 
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population 
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other 
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human 
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides 
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.
    4. Information Submission Requirements. Anyone may submit data or 
information in response to this document. To be considered during a 
pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must 
meet the following requirements:
     To ensure that EPA will consider data or information 
submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information 
during the comment period. However, the Agency may, at its discretion, 
consider data or information submitted at a later date.
     The data or information submitted must be presented in a 
legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must 
accompany any material that is not in English, and a written transcript 
must accompany any information submitted as an audio graphic or 
videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or 
electronic form.
     Submitters must clearly identify the source of any 
submitted data or information.
     Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or 
information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However, 
submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider 
the data or information in the pesticide's registration review.
    All comments should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES and 
must be received by the EPA on or before the closing date. The Agency 
will consider all comments received during the public comment period 
and make changes, as appropriate, to a draft human health and/or 
ecological risk assessment. As appropriate, EPA may then issue a 
revised risk assessment, explain any changes to the draft risk 
assessment, and respond to comments.
    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: July 23, 2024.
Jean Overstreet,
Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide 
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-16511 Filed 7-25-24; 8:45 am]
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