Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations, 99859-99862 [2024-29019]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices ACTION: Notice. The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EPA ICR Number 1053.14, OMB Control Number 2060–0023) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 9, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OAR–2023–0114, to EPA online using https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method), by email to a-and-rdocket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and Program Division (D243–05), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27711; telephone number: (919) 541– 0833; email address: ali.muntasir@ epa.gov. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2024. 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (88 FR 31748) on May 18, 2023 during a 60day comment period (88 FR 31748). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents that explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR part 60 subpart Da) were proposed on September 18, 1978, promulgated on June 11, 1979, and amended on November 19, 2014 and April 6, 2016. These regulations apply to new and existing electric utility steam generating units capable of combusting more than 73 megawatts (MW) heat input of fossil fuel. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart Da. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/ operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Owners and operators of electric steam generating units. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, subpart Da). Estimated number of respondents: 732 (total). Frequency of response: Initially, semiannually, and quarterly. Total estimated burden: 171,000 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $37,100,000 (per year), includes $15,600,000 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 99859 Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in burden from the most recently approved ICR as currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. This is due to two considerations. First, the regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not anticipated to change over the next three years. Second, the growth rate for this industry is very low or non-existent, so there is no significant change in the overall burden. There is an increase in operation & maintenance costs due to an adjustment to increase from 2008 to 2022 $ using the CEPCI Equipment Cost Index. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–29067 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2024–0007; FRL–12450–01– 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 April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, 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? 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). E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 99860 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed after FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in ‘‘a reasonable certainty of no harm’’ to human health, including exposure of residues of the pesticide to infants and children. If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-limited tolerance meeting the ‘‘reasonable certainty of no harm standard’’ of the Federal Food, B. How can I get copies of this document Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). In this document: EPA identifies the and other related information? State or Federal agency granted the The docket for this action, identified exemption, the type of exemption, the by docket identification (ID) number pesticide authorized and the pests, the EPA–HQ–OPP–2024–0007, is available crop or use for which authorized, at https://www.regulations.gov or at the number of acres (if applicable), and the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory duration of the exemption. EPA also Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the gives the Federal Register citation for Environmental Protection Agency the time-limited tolerance, if any. Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William III. Emergency Exemptions Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC A. U.S. States and Territories 20460–0001. The Public Reading Room American Samoa is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal Environmental Protection Agency holidays. The telephone number for the Public health exemption: EPA Public Reading Room and the OPP authorized the use of 95,000 units of the Docket is (202) 566–1744. Please review unregistered product, Guardian, a the visitor instructions and additional hanging polyester mesh emanator that information about the docket available passively releases TRANSFLUTHRIN in at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. communities to protect residents from mosquitoes that may transmit the II. Background dengue virus. This authorization was EPA has granted or denied emergency effective July 9, 2024, to July 9, 2025. exemptions to the following State and Arkansas Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the following Department of Agriculture form: specific, quarantine, public Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred health, or crisis. upon a crisis exemption declared by the Under FIFRA section 18 (7 U.S.C. Arkansas Department of Agriculture for 136p), EPA can authorize the use of a the use of methoxyfenozide on rice to pesticide when emergency conditions control fall armyworms. The exist. Authorizations (commonly called authorization was effective July 11, emergency exemptions) are granted to 2024. State and Federal agencies and are of Specific Exemption: EPA authorized four types: the use of methoxyfenozide on a 1. A ‘‘specific exemption’’ authorizes maximum of 250,000 acres of rice to use of a pesticide against specific pests control fall armyworms. Permanent on a limited acreage in a particular tolerances in connection with a State. Most emergency exemptions are previous action are established in 40 specific exemptions. CFR 180.544 to support this emergency 2. ‘‘Quarantine’’ and ‘‘public health’’ use. The authorization was effective exemptions are emergency exemptions September 4, 2024, to September 30, issued for quarantine or public health 2024 purposes. These are rarely requested. 3. A ‘‘crisis exemption’’ is initiated by California a State or Federal agency (and is Department of Pesticide Regulation confirmed by EPA) when there is insufficient time to request and obtain Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred EPA permission for use of a pesticide in upon a crisis exemption declared by the an emergency. California Department of Pesticide EPA may deny an emergency Regulation for the use of afidopyropen exemption: If the State or Federal on field-grown strawberries to control agency cannot demonstrate that an lygus bugs. The authorization was emergency exists, if the use poses effective May 20, 2024. Specific Exemption: EPA authorized unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a conclusion that the use of afidopyropen on a maximum VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of 17,000 acres of field-grown strawberries to control lygus bugs. A time-limited tolerance supports this emergency use and is established in 40 CFR 180.700(b). The authorization was effective June 13, 2024, to October 31, 2024. Colorado Department of Agriculture Specific Exemption: On September 12, 2024, EPA denied a specific exemption request for use of the unregistered product MAGNET, containing the unregistered active ingredients alpha-pinene, anisyl alcohol, butyl salicylate, cineole (eucalyptol), and phenylacetaldehyde as well as the registered active ingredient d-limonene on up to 1,400 acres of sweet corn as an insect attractant to manage corn earworm. Because an unregistered pesticide was requested, a Notice of Receipt, with opportunity for public comment (required by 40 CFR 166.24), published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2024 (89 FR 48610) (FRL–11998–01–OCSPP). The public comment period closed on June 24, 2024. EPA received two comments, one negative comment was submitted anonymously concerning potential risk and one from a federal government stakeholder supported allowing the use. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on a maximum of 75,000 acres of immature (3 to 5 years old) citrus trees to control the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of huanglongbing (HLB, or citrus greening) disease. A time-limited tolerance in connection with this action supports this emergency use and is established in 40 CFR 180.586(b). Because the applicant proposed a use that has been requested in 5 or more previous years, a Notice of Receipt, with opportunity for public comment in accordance with the requirements at 40 CFR 166.24(a)(7)(i), published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2023 (88 FR 80717) FRL– 11634–01–OCSPP). The public comment period closed on January 16, 2024. Two public comments were received: one from a nongovernmental organization that included substantive supporting material objected to the use and the other from a federal government stakeholder supported the use. EPA posted a document addressing the comments in response to the NOR to the docket, as well as EPA’s evaluations associated with the use, which may be accessed at https:// E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQOPP-2023-0597. The authorization was effective April 16, 2024, to April 16, 2025 Hawaii Department of Agriculture Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture for the use of cypermethrin on the crowns of ornamental palm trees to control coconut rhinoceros beetles. This authorization was effective November 13, 2023. Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of the unregistered product, DQB Males (Wolbachia pipientis DQB strain (wAlbB) contained in live adult male Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes) on a maximum of 20,000 acres of State, Federal, and private lands to control mosquitoes (Cx. quinquefasciatus). Because the applicant proposed a use of a new chemical, a Notice of Receipt, with opportunity for public comment in accordance with the requirements at 40 CFR 166.24(a)(1), published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2024 (89 FR 8675) (FRL–11721–01–OCSPP). The public comment period closed on February 23, 2024. Eighty-seven public comments were received. EPA posted a document addressing the comments in response to the NOR to the docket, as well as EPA’s evaluations associated with the use, which may be accessed at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0035. The authorization was effective April 25, 2024, to April 25, 2025. Quarantine Exemption: EPA authorized the use of cypermethrin on a maximum of 10,000 acres of ornamental palm trees, applied on the crowns via unmanned aerial vehicles, to control coconut rhinoceros beetles. The authorization was effective April 22, 2024, to April 22, 2027. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry for the use of methoxyfenozide on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization was effective July 16, 2024. Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a maximum of 40,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was effective VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 99861 CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024. North Dakota Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a maximum of 48,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of invasive Amaranthus (pigweed) spp., water hemp, and Palmer amaranth. Timelimited tolerances in connection with a previous action support this emergency use and are established in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The authorization was effective May 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Department of Agriculture Minnesota Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a maximum of 65,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of glyphosateresistant water hemp. Time-limited tolerances in connection with a previous action support this emergency use and are established in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The authorization was effective May 20, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Public Health Exemption: EPA authorized the use of 750,000 units of the unregistered product, Guardian, a hanging polyester mesh emanator that passively releases TRANSFLUTHRIN in communities to protect residents from mosquitoes that may transmit the dengue virus. This authorization was effective June 20, 2024, to June 20, 2025. Mississippi Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce for the use of methoxyfenozide on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization was effective July 11, 2024. Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a maximum of 60,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Missouri Department of Agriculture Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by the Missouri Department of Agriculture for the use of methoxyfenozide on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization was effective July 18, 2024. Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a maximum of 60,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 Frm 00035 B. Federal Departments and Agencies United States Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture and Commerce PO 00000 Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a maximum of 20,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of glyphosate resistant water hemp. Time-limited tolerances in connection with a previous action support this emergency use and are established in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The authorization was effective May 27, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Quarantine Exemptions: EPA authorized the use of acetic acid (vinegar) on hard nonporous surfaces to control African swine fever virus. The authorization was effective June 10, 2024, to June 10, 2027. EPA authorized the use of sodium hypochlorite on porous and nonporous, nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control foot-and mouth disease virus (FMDv), African swine fever virus (ASFv), and classical swine fever virus (CSFv). The authorization was effective September 17, 2024, to September 17, 2027. EPA authorized the use of sodium hydroxide on hard, nonporous, nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control prions. The authorization was effective September 25, 2024, to September 25, 2027. EPA authorized the use of sodium hypochlorite on hard, nonporous, nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control prions. The authorization was effective September 25, 2024, to September 25, 2027. C. Annual Report of Crisis Exemptions Declared and Revoked Seven crisis exemptions were declared, and none were revoked between November 6, 2023, to July 18, 2024. E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 99862 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 238 / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 / Notices Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: December 5, 2024. Charles Smith, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2024–29019 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OCFO–2024–0107; FRL–12487– 01–OMS] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs (EPA ICR Number 2802.01, OMB Control Number 2090– NEW) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a request for approval of a new collection. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 7, 2024 during a 60-day comment period; and on September 19, 2024 during a 30day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. SUMMARY: Comments may be submitted on or before January 9, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OCFO–2024–0107, to EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by email to Docket_ OMS@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aarti Iyer, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; email address: iyer.aarti@epa.gov; phone: 202–564– 0214. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: This is a request for approval of a new collection. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Dec 10, 2024 Jkt 265001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 7, 2024 during a 60-day comment period, and on September 21, 2024 during a 30-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards billions of dollars in funding for grants and other assistance agreements, with recipients ranging from small non-profit organizations to large state governments. With this Information Collection Request (ICR), EPA seeks authorization to collect information to track progress by the Agency’s assistance programs. Collection of this information from award recipients enables EPA to assess and manage its assistance programs, which in turn ensures responsible stewardship of public funds; rigorous evidence-based learning and improvement; and transparent accountability to the American public. The information requested under this ICR will be collected via performance report forms, including work plans, interim reports, and final reports. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Recipients of financial assistance awards from EPA. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory for grant recipients as per reporting requirements included in EPA regulations 2 CFR parts 200 and 1500. Estimated number of respondents: 2,662 (per year). Frequency of response: Varies. Total estimated burden: 87,088 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $7,071,495.82 (per year), there are no annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: This is a new collection, and so does not involve PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 any program changes or burden adjustments. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Information Engagement Division. [FR Doc. 2024–29068 Filed 12–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–12127–01–OAR] Official Release of the MOVES5 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of the latest major release of the MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model, MOVES5, for official purposes outside of California. MOVES5 is the latest version of EPA’s state-of-the science modeling tool for estimating emissions from cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles based on the latest data and regulations. MOVES5 is available for use in state implementation plans (SIPs) and transportation conformity analyses outside of California. This notice starts a two-year grace period before MOVES5 will need to be used as the latest EPA emissions model for transportation conformity determinations outside of California, both in new regional emissions analyses and in new hot-spot analyses. DATES: EPA’s announcement of the MOVES5 emissions model for SIPs and transportation conformity determinations in states other than California is effective December 11, 2024. This announcement starts a twoyear transportation conformity grace period that ends on December 11, 2026. After this date, MOVES5 will need to be used as the latest EPA emissions model for new transportation conformity analyses outside of California in both regional emissions analyses and in hotspot analysis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical model questions regarding the official release or use of MOVES5, please email EPA at mobile@epa.gov. For questions about SIPs, contact Kaitlyn Leffert at Leffert.Kaitlyn@ epa.gov. For transportation conformity questions, contact Aaron Letterly at Letterly.Aaron@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The contents of this notice are as follows: SUMMARY: I. General Information E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-29019]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0007; FRL-12450-01-OCSPP]


Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and 
Federal Agency Crisis Declarations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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 April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, 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: 
[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).

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     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this 
action to a particular entity, consult the person listed after FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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-2024-0007, 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 and the OPP Docket is (202) 566-1744. Please review the 
visitor instructions and additional information about the docket 
available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background

    EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions to the following 
State and Federal agencies. The emergency exemptions may take the 
following form: specific, quarantine, public health, or crisis.
    Under FIFRA section 18 (7 U.S.C. 136p), EPA can authorize the use 
of a pesticide when emergency conditions exist. Authorizations 
(commonly called emergency exemptions) are granted to State and Federal 
agencies and are of four types:
    1. A ``specific exemption'' authorizes use of a pesticide against 
specific pests on a limited acreage in a particular State. Most 
emergency exemptions are specific exemptions.
    2. ``Quarantine'' and ``public health'' exemptions are emergency 
exemptions issued for quarantine or public health purposes. These are 
rarely requested.
    3. A ``crisis exemption'' is initiated by a State or Federal agency 
(and is confirmed by EPA) when there is insufficient time to request 
and obtain EPA permission for use of a pesticide in an emergency.
    EPA may deny an emergency exemption: If the State or Federal agency 
cannot demonstrate that an emergency exists, if the use poses 
unacceptable risks to the environment, or if EPA cannot reach a 
conclusion that the proposed pesticide use is likely to result in ``a 
reasonable certainty of no harm'' to human health, including exposure 
of residues of the pesticide to infants and children.
    If the emergency use of the pesticide on a food or feed commodity 
would result in pesticide chemical residues, EPA establishes a time-
limited tolerance meeting the ``reasonable certainty of no harm 
standard'' of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
    In this document: EPA identifies the State or Federal agency 
granted the exemption, the type of exemption, the pesticide authorized 
and the pests, the crop or use for which authorized, number of acres 
(if applicable), and the duration of the exemption. EPA also gives the 
Federal Register citation for the time-limited tolerance, if any.

III. Emergency Exemptions

A. U.S. States and Territories

American Samoa
Environmental Protection Agency
    Public health exemption: EPA authorized the use of 95,000 units of 
the unregistered product, Guardian, a hanging polyester mesh emanator 
that passively releases TRANSFLUTHRIN in communities to protect 
residents from mosquitoes that may transmit the dengue virus. This 
authorization was effective July 9, 2024, to July 9, 2025.
Arkansas
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for the use of methoxyfenozide 
on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization was effective July 
11, 2024.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a 
maximum of 250,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent 
tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 
CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was 
effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024
California
Department of Pesticide Regulation
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for the use of 
afidopyropen on field-grown strawberries to control lygus bugs. The 
authorization was effective May 20, 2024.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of afidopyropen on a 
maximum of 17,000 acres of field-grown strawberries to control lygus 
bugs. A time-limited tolerance supports this emergency use and is 
established in 40 CFR 180.700(b). The authorization was effective June 
13, 2024, to October 31, 2024.
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
    Specific Exemption: On September 12, 2024, EPA denied a specific 
exemption request for use of the unregistered product MAGNET, 
containing the unregistered active ingredients alpha-pinene, anisyl 
alcohol, butyl salicylate, cineole (eucalyptol), and phenylacetaldehyde 
as well as the registered active ingredient d-limonene on up to 1,400 
acres of sweet corn as an insect attractant to manage corn earworm. 
Because an unregistered pesticide was requested, a Notice of Receipt, 
with opportunity for public comment (required by 40 CFR 166.24), 
published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2024 (89 FR 48610) (FRL-
11998-01-OCSPP). The public comment period closed on June 24, 2024. EPA 
received two comments, one negative comment was submitted anonymously 
concerning potential risk and one from a federal government stakeholder 
supported allowing the use.
Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of clothianidin on a 
maximum of 75,000 acres of immature (3 to 5 years old) citrus trees to 
control the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of huanglongbing (HLB, or 
citrus greening) disease. A time-limited tolerance in connection with 
this action supports this emergency use and is established in 40 CFR 
180.586(b). Because the applicant proposed a use that has been 
requested in 5 or more previous years, a Notice of Receipt, with 
opportunity for public comment in accordance with the requirements at 
40 CFR 166.24(a)(7)(i), published in the Federal Register on December 
29, 2023 (88 FR 80717) FRL-11634-01-OCSPP). The public comment period 
closed on January 16, 2024. Two public comments were received: one from 
a nongovernmental organization that included substantive supporting 
material objected to the use and the other from a federal government 
stakeholder supported the use. EPA posted a document addressing the 
comments in response to the NOR to the docket, as well as EPA's 
evaluations associated with the use, which may be accessed at https://

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www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0597. The authorization was 
effective April 16, 2024, to April 16, 2025
Hawaii
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the Hawaii Department of Agriculture for the use of cypermethrin on the 
crowns of ornamental palm trees to control coconut rhinoceros beetles. 
This authorization was effective November 13, 2023.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of the unregistered 
product, DQB Males (Wolbachia pipientis DQB strain (wAlbB) contained in 
live adult male Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes) on a maximum of 
20,000 acres of State, Federal, and private lands to control mosquitoes 
(Cx. quinquefasciatus). Because the applicant proposed a use of a new 
chemical, a Notice of Receipt, with opportunity for public comment in 
accordance with the requirements at 40 CFR 166.24(a)(1), published in 
the Federal Register on February 8, 2024 (89 FR 8675) (FRL-11721-01-
OCSPP). The public comment period closed on February 23, 2024. Eighty-
seven public comments were received. EPA posted a document addressing 
the comments in response to the NOR to the docket, as well as EPA's 
evaluations associated with the use, which may be accessed at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0035. The authorization was 
effective April 25, 2024, to April 25, 2025.
    Quarantine Exemption: EPA authorized the use of cypermethrin on a 
maximum of 10,000 acres of ornamental palm trees, applied on the crowns 
via unmanned aerial vehicles, to control coconut rhinoceros beetles. 
The authorization was effective April 22, 2024, to April 22, 2027.
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry for the use of 
methoxyfenozide on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization 
was effective July 16, 2024.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a 
maximum of 40,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent 
tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 
CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was 
effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a 
maximum of 48,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of 
invasive Amaranthus (pigweed) spp., water hemp, and Palmer amaranth. 
Time-limited tolerances in connection with a previous action support 
this emergency use and are established in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The 
authorization was effective May 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a 
maximum of 65,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of 
glyphosate-resistant water hemp. Time-limited tolerances in connection 
with a previous action support this emergency use and are established 
in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The authorization was effective May 20, 2024, to 
July 31, 2024.
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce for the use of 
methoxyfenozide on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization 
was effective July 11, 2024.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a 
maximum of 60,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent 
tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 
CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was 
effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
    Crisis Exemption: EPA concurred upon a crisis exemption declared by 
the Missouri Department of Agriculture for the use of methoxyfenozide 
on rice to control fall armyworms. The authorization was effective July 
18, 2024.
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of methoxyfenozide on a 
maximum of 60,000 acres of rice to control fall armyworms. Permanent 
tolerances in connection with a previous action are established in 40 
CFR 180.544 to support this emergency use. The authorization was 
effective September 4, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture
    Specific Exemption: EPA authorized the use of acifluorfen on a 
maximum of 20,000 acres of sugar beets for postemergence control of 
glyphosate resistant water hemp. Time-limited tolerances in connection 
with a previous action support this emergency use and are established 
in 40 CFR 180.383(b). The authorization was effective May 27, 2024, to 
July 31, 2024.
Puerto Rico
Department of Agriculture
    Public Health Exemption: EPA authorized the use of 750,000 units of 
the unregistered product, Guardian, a hanging polyester mesh emanator 
that passively releases TRANSFLUTHRIN in communities to protect 
residents from mosquitoes that may transmit the dengue virus. This 
authorization was effective June 20, 2024, to June 20, 2025.

B. Federal Departments and Agencies

United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Quarantine Exemptions: EPA authorized the use of acetic acid 
(vinegar) on hard nonporous surfaces to control African swine fever 
virus. The authorization was effective June 10, 2024, to June 10, 2027.
    EPA authorized the use of sodium hypochlorite on porous and 
nonporous, nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control foot-and mouth 
disease virus (FMDv), African swine fever virus (ASFv), and classical 
swine fever virus (CSFv). The authorization was effective September 17, 
2024, to September 17, 2027.
    EPA authorized the use of sodium hydroxide on hard, nonporous, 
nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control prions. The authorization was 
effective September 25, 2024, to September 25, 2027.
    EPA authorized the use of sodium hypochlorite on hard, nonporous, 
nonfood/feed contact surfaces to control prions. The authorization was 
effective September 25, 2024, to September 25, 2027.

C. Annual Report of Crisis Exemptions Declared and Revoked

    Seven crisis exemptions were declared, and none were revoked 
between November 6, 2023, to July 18, 2024.

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    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: December 5, 2024.
Charles Smith,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-29019 Filed 12-10-24; 8:45 am]
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