Environmental Protection Agency July 25, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice announces the availability of the EPA's preliminary or continuing work plans for the following chemicals: Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy Acid (CPPA); Killed, non-viable Streptomyces acidiscabies strain RL-110T cells and spent fermentation media; penflufen; propionic acid; straight chain lepidopteran pheromones; and Streptomyces strain K61. With this document, the EPA is opening the public comment period for registration review for these chemicals.

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of N-(n-octyl)-2-pyrrolidone (CAS Reg. No. 2687-94-7) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent) in pesticide formulations containing prothioconazole as an active ingredient at a maximum concentration of 15% by weight. International Specialty Products submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of N-(n-octyl)-2-pyrrolidone, when used in accordance with the terms of the exemption.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is requiring certain persons who manufactured (including imported) or processed asbestos and asbestos- containing articles, including as an impurity, in the four years prior to the date of publication of this final rule to electronically report certain exposure-related information. This action results in a one-time reporting requirement. EPA emphasizes that this requirement includes asbestos that is a component of a mixture. The information sought includes presence, types, and quantities of asbestos (including asbestos that is a component of a mixture) and asbestos-containing articles that were manufactured (including imported) or processed, types of use, and employee data. EPA and other Federal agencies will use reported information in considering potential future actions, including risk evaluation and risk management activities.