Environmental Protection Agency May 6, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Amendments to Spark Ignition Marine Engine and Boat Regulations; Notice of Decision
Document Number: 2015-10632
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for authorization of California's amendments to its Spark Ignition Marine Engine and Boat regulations (2008 amendments). EPA's decision also confirms that certain of the 2008 amendments are within the scope of prior EPA authorizations. The 2008 amendments apply to spark ignition marine outboard motors, personal watercraft, and stern drive and inboard engines subject to California emissions regulations. This decision is issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 Protein in Soybean; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2015-10624
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) Cry1A.105 protein in or on soybean when the protein is used as a plant- incorporated protectant (PIP) in soybean. Monsanto Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B.t. Cry1A.105 protein in or on soybean.
Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period for the Preliminary Designation of Certain Stormwater Discharges in the State of New Mexico Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System of the Clean Water Act
Document Number: 2015-10617
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The public comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 (EPA Region 6) Preliminary Designation of certain stormwater discharges in Los Alamos County, New Mexico has been extended until June 15, 2015.
California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision
Document Number: 2015-10610
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is confirming that the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) 2008 amendments to its Small Off-Road Engines (SORE) regulation (2008 Amendments) are within the scope of previous EPA authorizations. The 2008 Amendments modify provisions through which manufacturers may generate and use emission credits to comply with SORE emission standards, and establish an ethanol blend certification fuel option. CARB's SORE regulations apply to all small off-road engines rated at or below 19 kilowatts (kW) (25 horsepower (hp)). This decision is issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Defensin Proteins (SoD2 and SoD7) Derived From Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) in Citrus Plants; Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2015-10486
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of SoD2 and SoD7, two defensin proteins derived from spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), in or on citrus when used as plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) in accordance with the terms of Experimental Use Permit (EUP) No. 88232-EUP-1. Southern Gardens Citrus submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the temporary tolerance exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of SoD2 and SoD7 in or on citrus. The temporary tolerance exemption expires on April 18, 2018.
Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses
Document Number: 2015-10483
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Fenazaquin; Pesticide Tolerances
Document Number: 2015-10375
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of fenazaquin in or on almonds and cherries. Gowan Company requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients
Document Number: 2015-10368
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
1-Octanol; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2015-10364
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide 1-octanol in or on root and tuber vegetables. D-I-1-4, Inc., a division of 1,4- Group, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an amendment to the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 1-octanol in or on root and tuber vegetables.
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