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CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 180

OPP ID: [OPP-2003-0039; FRL-7291-7]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Pesticides; tolerances in food, animal feeds, and raw agricultural commodities:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Direct final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Polymers

DATES: This direct final rule is effective on May 27, 2003, without further notice, unless EPA receives a relevant adverse comment by March 28, 2003. If EPA receives a relevant adverse comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this direct final rule will not take effect.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final rule action to shift certain polymeric substances from one section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to the section of CFR which lists the pesticide chemicals that are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance because they have been determined to meet the criteria identifying polymers that are of low risk.

SUMMARY: Polymers, low-risk,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to: [sbull] Crop production (NAICS code 111)
[sbull] Animal production (NAICS code 112)
[sbull] Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311)
[sbull] Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532)

[sbull] Antimicrobial Pesticide (NAICS code 32561)

This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies Of This Document and Other Related Information?

1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number OPP20030039. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 3055805.

2. Electronic Access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated listings at /i.p/outbound/www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/">www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 is available at http:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html , a
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html, a beta site currently under development.

An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/

use EPA Dockets at /i.p/outbound/www.epa.gov/edocket/
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to view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket.

For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket.

Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the Docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff.

C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments?

You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I.D. Do not use EPA Dockets or email to submit CBI or information protected by statute.

1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. 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. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and 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.

i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/
edocket
, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in Docket ID No. OPP20030039. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity, email address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.

ii. Email. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (email) to
oppdocket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. OPP20030039. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's email system is not an ``anonymous access'' system. If you send an email comment directly to the Docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's email system automatically captures your email address. Email addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's email system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket.

iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.

2. By Mail. Send your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 7502C, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. OPP20030039.

3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA., Attention Docket ID No. OPP20030039. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.A.1. D. How Should I Submit CBI To the Agency?

Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by email. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public
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docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
II. Authority

A. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

This direct final rule is issued pursuant to section 408(e) of FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA (21 U.S.C. 346a(e)). Section 408 of FFDCA authorizes the establishment of tolerances, exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance, modifications in tolerances, and revocation of tolerances for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities and processed foods. Without a tolerance or tolerance exemption, food containing pesticide residues is considered to be unsafe and therefore ``adulterated'' under section 402(a) of the FFDCA. If food containing pesticide residues is found to be adulterated, the food may not be distributed in interstate commerce (21 U.S.C. 331(a) and 342(a)).

B. Why is EPA Issuing this as a Direct Final Rule?

EPA is issuing this action as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency believes that this action is not controversial and is not likely to result in any adverse comments, inasmuch as this action simply shifts existing tolerance exemptions to a new section in 40 CFR part 180. It will not alter the quantity or nature of residues that might lawfully be present in food or feed.

This rule is effective on May 27, 2003 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by March 28, 2003. If, however, EPA receives a relevant adverse comment during the comment period, then EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. EPA will also publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in a future edition of the Federal Register. EPA will address the comments on the direct final rule as part of that proposed rulemaking.

III. What Action is the Agency Taking?

In the Federal Register of May 24, 2002, (67 FR 36525) (FRL68342) the Agency published a direct final rule establishing a new section 40 CFR 180.960 to contain exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for polymers that under reasonably foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human health.

The Agency is now shifting to 40 CFR 180.960 those existing tolerance exemptions for certain polymers that have previously been determined to meet the criteria of a low risk polymer. All of these polymers can be used as an inert ingredient in any pesticide product including antimicrobial pesticide products providing that such use is in accordance with good agricultural or manufacturing practices. As part of this shifting of tolerance exemptions from one part of the CFR to another, the Agency has combined as appropriate two or more chemical names under a single name and has eliminated duplicative entries. IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

This direct final rule merely reorganizes existing exemptions in 40 CFR part 180, shifting them from one section to another within the same part. The Agency is acting on its own initiative under FFDCA section 408(e) in shifting these existing tolerance exemptions to a new section of part 180. This direct final rule has no substantive effect, and is not expected to have any adverse impact, or otherwise impose any new requirements. As such, this action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).

This direct final rule does not contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Under section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et.seq.), the Agency hereby certifies that this action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. As noted above, this action will have no substantive or procedural effect on the tolerance exemptions affected, and therefore, will not adversely impact small entities. However, by grouping tolerance exemptions for polymers that have been determined to be low risk in one location in the CFR, this action will make it easier for small entities to efficiently use EPA's tolerance regulations.

Since this direct final rule simply shifts existing tolerance exemptions within part 180 without imposing any requirements, it does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law 1044).

In addition, this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This direct final rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers and food retailers, not States. This action does not alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions of FFDCA section 408(n)(4).

For these same reasons, this direct final rule does not have any ``tribal implications'' as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000). This rule will not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal government and Indian tribes, as specified in Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule.

Since this direct final rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' as defined by Executive Order 12866, it does not require OMB review or any Agency action under Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), and is not subject to Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).

This action does not involve any technical standards that would require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

Nor does it require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898 entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in
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Minority Populations and LowIncome Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) or Executive Order 12630, entitled Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights (53 FR 8859, March 15, 1988).

In issuing this direct final rule, EPA has taken the necessary steps to eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential litigation, and provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct, as required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988, entitled Civil Justice Reform (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996).

IV. Congressional Review Act

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the Agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: February 13, 2003.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticides Programs.

Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows: PART 180[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346 (a) and 374.

Sec. 180.960 [Amended]

2. Section 180.960 is amended by adding alphabetically the following entries to the table.
Polymer CAS No. Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethenol and 137091124 ([alpha])2propenyl([ e>])hydroxypoly (oxy1,2
ethanediyl) minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 15,000
Acrylic acid, polymerized, and its ethyl and methyl None esters
Acrylic acidsodium acrylatesodium2 97953258 methylpropanesulfonate copolymer, minimum average
molecular weight (in amu), 4,500
Acrylic acidstearyl methacrylate copolymer, minimum 27756156 number average molecular weight (in amu), 2,500
* * * * *
Acrylonitrilebutadiene copolymer conforming to 21 9003183 CFR 180.22, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 1,000.
Acrylonitrilestyrenehydroxypropyl methacrylate None copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 447,000
* * * * *
Alkyl (C12C20) methacrylatemethacrylic acid None copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu), 11,900
3,5Bis(6isocyanatohexyl)2H1,3,5oxadiazine2,4,6 87823334 (3H,5H)trione, polymer with diethylenetriamine,
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
1,000,000
Butadienestyrene copolymer None 1,4Butanediolmethylenebis(4phenylisocyanate) 9018 046 poly(tetramethylene glycol) copolymer, minimum
molecular weight (in amu) 158,000
* * * * *
2Butenedioic acid (Z), polymer with ethenol and 139871833 ethenyl acetate, sodium salt, minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 75,000
[alpha]Butyl[]hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block polymer
with poly(oxyethylene); molecular weight (in amu),
2,4003,500
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; the poly(oxyethylene) None content averages 554 moles
Chlorinated polyethylene 64754901 Crosslinked nylontype polymer formed by the None reaction of a mixture of sebacoyl chloride and
polymethylene polyphenylisocycanate with a mixture
of ethylenediamine and diethylenetriamine
Crosslinked polyureatype encapsulating polymer None * * * * *
Docosyl methacrylateacrylic acid copolymer, or None docosyl methacrylateoctadecyl methacrylateacrylic
acid copolymer, minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu), 3,000
1,12Dodecanediol dimethacrylate polymer, minimum None molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
* * * * *
Ethylene glycol dimethyacrylatelauryl methacrylate None copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate polymer, minimum None molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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Fumaric acidisophthalic acidstyreneethylene/ None propylene glycol copolymer, minimum average
molecular weight (in amu), 1 x 10¹⁸
Hexadecyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer, hexadecyl None acrylatebutyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer, or
hexadecyl acrylatedodecyl acrylateacrylic acid
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 3,000
1,6Hexanediol dimethyacrylate polymer, minimum None molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
* * * * *
[alpha]Hydro[]hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), minimum
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
[alpha]Hydro[]hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)poly
(oxypropylene) poly(oxyethylene) block copolymer;
the minimum poly(oxypropylene) content is 27 moles
and the minimum molecular weight (in amu) is 1,900
[alpha]Hydro[]hydroxypoly(oxypropylene); minimum
molecular weight (in amu) 2,000
Lauryl methacrylate1,6hexanediol dimethacrylate None copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
* * * * *
Maleic anhydridemethyl vinyl ether, copolymer, None average molecular weight (in amu), 250,000
Maleic acidbutadiene copolymer None Maleic acid monobutyl estervinyl methyl ether 25119680 copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 52,000
Maleic acid monoethyl estervinyl methyl ether 25087063 copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 46,000
Maleic acid monoisopropyl estervinyl methyl ether 31307956 copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 49,000
* * * * *
Methyl methacrylate2sulfoethyl methacrylate None dimethylaminoethylmethacrylateglycidyl methacrylate
styrene2ethylhexyl acrylate graft copolymer,
minimum average molecular weight (in amu), 9,600
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid copolymer), minimum 25153406 number average molecular weight (in amu), 75,000
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid copolymer, calcium 62386952 sodium salt, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 900,000
Monophosphate ester of the block copolymer [alpha] None hydro[ a>]hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene)
poly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 3741 moles, average molecular weight (in
amu), 8,000
[alpha](pNonylphenyl[]hydroxypoly(oxypropylene)
block polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxypropylene content of 1060 moles;
polyoxyethylene content of 1080 moles; molecular
weight (in amu), 1,2007,100.
[alpha](pNonylphenyl)poly(oxypropylene) block None polymer with poly(oxyethylene); poly oxyethylene
content 30 to 90 moles; molecular weight (in amu)
averages 3,000
Octadecanoic acid, 12hydroxy, homopolymer, 58128226), octadecanoate minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu), 1,370
[alpha]cis9Octadecenyl[]hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
octadecenyl group is derived from oleyl alcohol and
the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 20 moles
Octadecyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer, octadecyl None acrylatedodecyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer,
octadecyl methacrylatebutyl acrylateacrylic acid
copolymer, octadecyl methacrylatehexyl acrylate
acrylic acid copolymer, octadecyl methacrylate
dodecyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer, or
octadecyl methacrylatedodecyl methacrylateacrylic
acid copolymer, minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu) 3,000
Oleic acid diester of [alpha]hydro[]
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene),
average molecular weight (in amu), 2,300
Polyamide polymer derived from sebacic acid, None vegetable oil acids with or without dimerization,
terephthalic acid and/or ethylenediamine
* * * * *
Polyethylene, oxidized, minimum number average None molecular weight (in amu), 1,200
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* * * * *
Polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, polymer with None ethylene diamine, diethylene triamine and sebacoyl
chloride, crosslinked; minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
Polyoxyethylated primary amine (C14C18); the fatty None amine is derived from an animal source and contains
3% water; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 20
moles
Polyoxyethylated sorbitol fatty acid esters; the None polyoxyethylated sorbitol solution containing 15%
water is reacted with fatty acids limited to C12, C14, C16, and C18, containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids; the poly(oxyethylene)
content averages 30 moles.
Poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) monoalkyl (C6C10) 102900027 ether sodium fumarate adduct, minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 1,900
Polyoxymethylene copolymer, minimum number average None molecular weight (in amu), 15,000
Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer with None poly(oxyethylene), molecular weight (in amu), 1,800
16,000
Poly(phenylhexylurea), crosslinked, minimum average None molecular weight (in amu), 36,000
Polypropylene 9003070 Polystyrene, minimum number average molecular weight 9003536 (in amu), 50,000
Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002840 Polyvinyl acetate, minimum molecular weight (in amu), None 2,000
Polyvinyl acetatepolyvinyl alcohol copolymer, 25213245 minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
50,000
Polyvinyl alcohol 9002895 Polyvinyl chloride None * * * * *
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), minimum number average 9003398 molecular weight (in amu), 4,000
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone1eicosene), minimum average 28211189 molecular weight (in amu), 3,000
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone1hexadecene), minimum average 63231812 molecular weight (in amu), 4,700
* * * * *
Sodium polyflavinoidsulfonate, consisting chiefly of None the copolymer of catechin and leucocyanidin
Stearyl methacrylate1,6hexanediol dimethacrylate None copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
Styrene2ethylhexyl acrylateglycidyl methacrylate2 None acrylamido2methylpropanesulfonic acid graft
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 12,500
* * * * *
Styrenemaleic anhydride copolymer None Styrenemaleic anhydride copolymer, ester derivative None Tetradecyl acrylateacrylic acid copolymer, minimum None number average molecular weight (in amu), 3,000
* * * * *
[alpha][p(1,1,3,3Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl] None poly(oxypropylene) block polymer with
poly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 25 moles, the poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 40 moles, the molecular weight (in amu)
averages 3,400
[alpha][2,4,6Tris[1(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl][]hydroxy
poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) copolymer, the
poly(oxypropylene) content averages 28 moles, the
poly(oxyethylene) content averages 1630moles,
average molecular weight (in amu), 1,500
Ureaformaldehyde copolymer, minimum average 9011056 molecular weight (in amu), 30,000
Vinyl acetateallyl acetatemonomethyl maleate None copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 20,000
Vinyl acetateethylene copolymer, minimum number 24937788 average molecular weight (in amu), 69,000
* * * * *
Vinyl acetatevinyl alcoholalkyl lactone copolymer, None minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
40,000; minimum viscosity of 18 centipoise
Vinyl alcoholdisodium itaconate copolymer, minimum None average molecular weight (in amu), 50,290
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Vinyl alcoholvinyl acetatemonomethyl maleate, None sodium saltmaleic acid, disodium salt[ g>]
butyrolactone acetic acid, sodium salt copolymer,
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
20,000
Vinyl chloridevinyl acetate copolymers None Vinyl pyrrolidonedimethylaminoethylmethacrylate 30581590 copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 20,000
* * * * *
Vinyl pyrrolidonestyrene copolymer 25086297 Sec. 180.1001 [Amended]

3. Section 180.1001 is amended as follows:

i. The table in paragraph (c) is amended by removing the entries listed below:
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acrylamide potassium acrylate .................. Carrier acrylic acid copolymer, cross
linked (CAS Reg. No. 3121213
2), minimum number average
molecular weight (in atomic
mass units (amu)) 1,000,000.
Acrylic acidstearyl .................. Emulsifier, methacrylate copolymer (CAS suspending agent, Reg. No. 27756156), minimum or rheology number average molecular weight modifier (in amu) 2,500.
[alpha]Butyl[] related adjuvants hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block of surfactants polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 2,400
3,500.
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants, the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants averages 554 moles. of surfactants 1,12Dodecanediol dimethacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in 100,000.. pheromone formulation Ethylene glycol dimethyacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate lauryl methacrylate copolymer. weight (in amu) regulator in 100,000.. pheromone formulation Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in 100,000.. pheromone formulation 1,6Hexanediol dimethyacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in 100,000.. pheromone formulation [alpha]Hydro[ m>]
hydroxypoly(oxypropylene);
molecular weight (in amu)
4,000.
Lauryl methacrylate1,6 Minimum molecular Release rate hexanediol dimethacrylate weight (in amu) regulator in copolymer. 100,000.. pheromone formulation Maleic acid monobutyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel, CAS No. 25119680, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant amu) 52,000.
Maleic acid monoethyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel, CAS No. 25087063, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant amu) 46,000.
Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel, CAS No. 31307956, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant amu) 49,000.
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid .................. Dispersant, seed copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25153 coating adhesive 406), minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
75,000.
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid .................. Dispersant, seed copolymer calcium sodium salt coating adhesive (CAS Reg. No. 62386952),
minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
900,000.
[alpha](pNonylphenyl) .................. Do.
poly(oxypropylene) block
polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxyethylene content 30 to
90 moles; molecular weight (in
amu) averages 3,000.
[alpha](pNonylphenyl[ o> r]hydroxypoly(oxypropylene)
block polymer with
poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxypropylene content of 10
60 moles; polyoxyethylene
content of 1080 moles;
molecular weight (in amu) 1,200
7,100.
Octadecanoic acid, 12hydroxy, .................. dispersing agent, homopolymer, octadecanoate (CAS related adjuvant Reg. No. 58128226), minimum of surfactants, numberaverage molecular weight surfactant, 1,370. suspending agent [alpha]cis9Octadecenyl ................. Surfactants, [] of surfactants hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
octadecenyl group is derived
from oleyl alcohol and the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 20 moles.
Polyethylene, oxidized, .................. Coating agent conforming to 21 CFR 172.260.
Polymers derived from the .................. Surfactants, following monomers: acrylic related adjuvants acid, sodium form; butyl of surfactants acrylate; ethyl acrylate;
methacrylic acid and its
ammonium and potassium salts;
and methyl methacrylate
Polymerized sodium methacrylate. .................. pH control Poly(oxyethylene/ oxypropylene) ................. Surfactant monoalkyl(C6 C10) ether sodium
fumarate adduct (CAS Reg. No.
102900027), minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1,900.
Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer .................. Do.
with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 1,800
16,000.
Polystyrene (CAS Reg. No. 9003 .................. Suspending agent, 536), minimum number average thickener molecular weight (in amu)
50,000).
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (CAS Reg. .................. Surfactant, No. 9003398), minimum number related adjuvants average molecular weight (in of surfactant amu) 4,000.
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone1 Minimum average Dispersing agent eicosene) (CAS Reg. No. 28211 molecular weight
189). 3,000..
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone1 Minimum average Dispersing agent hexadecene) (CAS Reg. No. 63231 molecular weight
812). (in amu) 4,700.
Stearyl methacrylate1,6 Minimum molecular Release rate hexanediol dimethacrylate weight (in amu) regulator in copolymer. 100,000.. pheromone formulation Styrene2ethylhexyl acrylate .................. Dispersing agent/ glycidyl methacrylate2 solvent acrylamido2
methylpropanesulfonic acid
graft copolymer, minimum number
average molecular weight
12,500.
Vinyl pyrrolidone .................. Leaching dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate inhibitor, binder copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 30581 for water 590), minimum number average dispersible molecular weight (in amu) aggregates, 20,000. sticker and suspension stabilizer

ii. Section 180.1001 is further amended by removing from the table in paragraph (d) the entries listed below:
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acetic acid ethenyl ester, .................. Component of water polymer with ethenol and soluble film ([alpha])2propenyl([ o> r])hydroxypoly (oxy1,2
ethanediyl) (CAS Reg. No.137091
124); minimum number average
molecular weight 15,000.
Acrylamideacrylic acid resins .................. Thickeners Acrylamidesodium acrylate .................. Do.
resins
Acrylic acid, polymerized, and .................. Surfactants, its ethyl and methyl esters related adjuvants of surfactants Acrylic acidsodium acrylate .................. Dispersing agent sodium2methylpropanesulfonate
copolymer (minimum average
molecular weight (in amu)
4,500); CAS No. 97953258.
Acrylonitrilestyrene .................. Pigment carrier hydroxypropyl
methacrylatecopolymer; minimum
number average molecular weight
(in amu) 447,000.
Alkyl (C12C20) methacrylate .................. Stabilizer; methacrylic acid copolymer; component of minimum molecular weight (in spray drift amu) 11,900. retardant 3,5Bis(6isocyanatohexyl)2H .................. Encapsulating 1,3,5oxadiazine2,4,6(3H,5H) agent
trione, polymer with
diethylenetriamine (CAS Reg.
No. 87823334); minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1,000,000.
Butadienestyrene copolymer .................. Adhesive, component of adhesive 2Butenedioic acid (Z), polymer .................. Component of water with ethenol and ethenyl soluble film acetate, sodium salt (minimum
number averagemolecular weight
(in amu) 75,000; CAS No. 139871
833).
Crosslinked polyureatype .................. Encapsulating encapsulating polymer formed by agent the reduction of a mixture of
toluene diisocyanate and
polymethylene
polyphenylisocyanate
Fumaric acidisophthalic acid .................. Encapsulating styreneethylene/propylene agent
glycol copolymer (minimum
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1 x 10¹⁸).
[alpha]Hydro[ m>]
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu)
100,000 minimum.
[alpha]Hydro[] defoamers hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) (mol.
wt. 2,000).
Maleic acidbutadiene 3% of pesticide Surfactants, copolymer. formulation. related adjuvants surfactants Maleic anhydridemethyl vinyl .................. Do.
ether, copolymer; average
molecular weight (in amu)
250,000.
Methyl methacrylate2sulfoethyl .................. Carrier methacrylatedimethylaminoethyl
methacrylateglycidyl
methacrylatestyrene2
ethylhexyl acrylate graft
copolymer (minimum average
molecular weight (in amu)
9,600).
Monophosphate ester of the block .................. Do.
copolymer [alpha]hydro[ o> r]
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)poly(ox
ypropylene)poly(oxyethylene);
the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 3741 moles, and the
molecular weight (in amu)
averages 8,000.
Polymethylene .................. Encapsulating polyphenylisocyanate, polymer agent with ethylene diamine,
diethylene triamine and
sebacoyl chloride, cross
linked; minimum number average
molecular weight 100,000.
Poly(phenylhexylurea), cross .................. Encapsulating linked; minimum average agent molecular weight 36,000.
Polyvinyl acetate (as defined in ................. Adhesive 21 CFR 172.615).
Polyvinyl acetatepolyvinyl Minimum number Component of water alcohol copolymer (CAS Reg. No. average molecular soluble film 25213245). weight (in amu)
50,000..
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[alpha][p(1,1,3,3 .................. Do.
Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]
poly(oxypropylene) block
polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 25 moles, the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 40 moles, the
molecular weight (in amu)
averages 3,400.
Vinyl acetateallyl acetate .................. Component on water monomethyl maleate copolymer soluble film (minimum average molecular
weight (in amu) 20,000).
Vinyl acetateethylene .................. Component of water copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 24937 soluble film 788); minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
69,000.
Vinyl acetatevinyl alcohol Minimum estimated Component of water alkyl lactone copolymer. number average soluble film molecular weight
(in amu) 40,000;
minimum viscosity
of 18 centipoise..
Vinyl alcoholdisodium .................. Component of water itaconate copolymer (minimum soluble film average molecular weight (in
amu) 50,290).
Vinyl alcoholvinyl acetate .................. Carrier
monomethyl maleate, sodium salt
maleic acid, disodium salt
[ e]butyrolactone
acetic acid, sodium salt
copolymer, minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 20,000.
Oleic acid diester of [alpha] .................. Surfactant hydro[ e>]
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
poly(oxyethylene) molecular
weight (in amu) averages 2,300.
Polyethylene, oxidized (as .................. Surfactants, defined in 21 CFR 172.260(a)). related adjuvants of surfactants Polyoxyethylated primary amine Applied prior to Surfactant (C14C18); the fatty amine is planting of any derived from an animal source crop, or as
and contains 3% water; the directed spray
poly(oxyethylene) content around the base
averages 20 moles. of any crop..
Polyvinylpyrrolidone, butylated. .................. Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium polyflavinoidsulfonate, ................. Sunscreen agent consisting chiefly of the for viral copolymer of catechin and insecticides for leucocyanidin. use on cotton Styrenemaleic anhydride For preemergence Suspending or copolymer use only.. dispersing agent Styrenemaleic anhydride Limited to 3% of Suspending or copolymer, ester derivative. the formulation.. dispersing agent. For preemergence use and use prior to formation of edible parts of plant [alpha][2,4,6Tris[1 Not more than 15% Do.
(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl][ o> r]hydroxy poly(oxyethylene)
poly(oxypropylene) copolymer,
the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 28 moles, the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 1630 moles, and the
average molecular weight (in
amu) is 1,500.
Ureaformaldehyde copolymer .................. Encapsulating (minimum average molecular agent weight (in amu) 30,000); CAS
No. 9011056.
Vinyl chloridevinyl acetate Not more than 2% Inert binding copolymers. of pesticide agent for formulation. formulation applied only to soil. Vinylpyrrolidonestyrene Not to exceed 2% Opacifier copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25086 of the

297). formulation..

iii. Section 180.1001 is further amended by removing the following entries from the table in paragraph (e):
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acrylic acidstearyl .................. Emulsifier, methacrylate copolymer (CAS suspending agent, Reg. No. 27756156), minimum or rheology number average molecular weight modifier (in amu) 2,500.
Acrylonitrilebutadiene .................. Carrier in animal copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 900318 tag and similar 3) conforming to 21 CFR 180.22, slowrelease minimum average molecular devices weight (in amu) 1,000.
[alpha]Butyl[] fier, related hydroxypoly (oxypropylene) adjuvants of block polymer with surfactants. poly(oxyethylene); molecular
weight (in amu) 2,4003,500.
1,4Butanediolmethylenebis(4 .................. Solid diluent; phenylisocyanate) carrier poly(tetramethylene glycol)
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 901804
6); minimum molecular weight
(in amu) 158,000.
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants, the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants averages 554 moles. of surfactants Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants, the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants averages 40 moles. of surfactants Chlorinated polyethylene (CAS .................. Resin, component Reg. No. 64754901). animal tag Crosslinked polyureatype .................. Encapsulating encapsulating polymer. agent 1,2 Ethanediamine, polymer with .................. Surfactant, oxirane and methyloxirane (CAS dispersing agent Reg. No. 26316405) minimum
number average molecular weight
2,800 and the range of number
average molecular weight is
2,800 to 10,000 daltons.
[alpha]Hydro[] related adjuvants hydroxypoly (oxypropylene); of surfactants molecular weight (in amu)
2,000.
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[alpha]Hydro[] wetting agent hydroxypoly (oxyethylene)poly
(oxypropylene)
poly(oxyethylene) block
copolymer; the minimum
poly(oxypropylene) content is
27 moles and the minimum
molecular weight (in amu) is
1,900.
Maleic acid monobutyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel, CAS No. 25119680, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant amu) 52,000.
Maleic acid monoethyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether and adhesive gel, copolymer, CAS No. 25087063, antitranspirant. minimum average molecular
weight (in amu) 46,000.
Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester .................. Seedcoating vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive gel, CAS No. 31307956, minimum antitranspirant. average molecular weight (in
amu) 49,000.
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid .................. Dispersant copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25153
406), minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
75,000.
Methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid .................. Dispersant copolymer calcium sodium salt
(CAS Reg. No. 62386952),
minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
900,000.
[alpha](p .................. Do.
Nonylphenyl)poly(oxypropylene)
block polymer with
poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxyethylene content 30 to
90 moles; molecular weight (in
amu) averages 3,000.
[alpha](pNonylphenyl)[ poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxypropylene content of 20
60 moles; polyoxyethylene
content of 3080 moles;
molecular weight (in amu) 2,100
7,100.
[alpha]cis9Octadecenyl .................. Do.
[ e]hydroxypoly
(oxyethylene); the octadecenyl
group is derived from oleyl
alcohol and the
poly(oxyethylene) content
average 20 moles.
Polyacrylic acid .................. Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyoxyethylated sorbitol fatty .................. Do.
acid esters; the
polyoxyethylated sorbitol
solution containing 15% water
is reacted with fatty acids
limited to C12, C14, C16, and C18 containing minor amounts of
associated fatty acids; the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 30 moles.
Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer .................. Do.
with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 1,800
9,000.
Polypropylene (CAS Reg. No. 9003 .................. Carrier, component 070). of plastic slow release tag Polystyrene (CAS Reg. No. 9003 .................. Suspending agent, 536), minimum number average thickener molecular weight (in amu)
50,000).
Polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS .................. Component of Reg. No. 9002840). plastic slow release tag Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. .................. Surfactant 9002895).
Polyvinyl chloride .................. Solid diluent, carrier Vinyl pyrrolidone .................. Leaching dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate inhibitor, binder copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 30581 for water 590), minimum number average dispersible molecular weight (in amu) aggregates, 20,000. sticker and suspension stabilizer Sec. Sec. 180.1028, 180.1038, 180.1053, 180.1060, and

180.1112 [Removed]

4. Sections 180.1028, 180.1038, 180.1053, 180.1060, and 180.1112 are removed.
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