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. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions in Section 5 of FIFRA and the regulations promulgated to carry out that provision of FIFRA (40 CFR part 172). 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 Access Electronic Copies of this Document?

In addition to accessing an electronic copy of this Federal Register document through the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov , you may access this ``Federal Register'' document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. You may also access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 through the Government Printing Office's pilot eCFR site at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr .

C. Can I File an Objection or Hearing Request?

Under section 408(g) of the FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA, any person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a hearing on those objections. The EPA procedural regulations which govern the submission of objections and requests for hearings appear in 40 CFR part 178. You must file your objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify docket ID number EPAHQOPP20070160 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and must be mailed or delivered to the Hearing Clerk on or before July 16, 2007.

In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of the filing that does not contain any CBI for inclusion in the public docket that is described in ADDRESSES. Information not marked confidential pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice. Submit your copies, identified by docket ID number EPAHQOPP20070160, by one of the following methods.

II. Background and Statutory Findings

In the Federal Register of March 21, 2007 (72 FR 1327713279) (FRL 81174), EPA issued a notice pursuant to section 408(d)(3) of FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide tolerance petition (PP 6F7121) by Acta Group, 1203 Nineteenth St., NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 200362401 on behalf of Circle One Global, Inc. P.O. Box 28, Shellman, GA 398860028. The petition requested that 40 CFR part 180 be amended to include a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn. This notice included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner Acta Group, on behalf of Circle One Global, Inc. No comments were received in response to the Federal Register Notice.

Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that the exemption is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines ``safe '' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include occupational exposure. Pursuant to section 408(c)(2)(B), in establishing or maintaining in effect an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance, EPA must take into account the factors set forth in section 408(b)(2)(C), which require EPA to give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . . .'' Additionally, section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA requires that the Agency consider ``available information concerning the cumulative effects of a particular pesticide's residues'' and ``other substances that have a common mechanism of toxicity.''

EPA performs a number of analyses to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to pesticide residues. First, EPA determines the toxicity of pesticides. Second, EPA examines exposure to the pesticide through food, drinking water, and through other exposures that occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings.

III. Toxicological Profile

Consistent with section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA, EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
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action and considered its validity, completeness and reliability and the relationship of this information to human risk. EPA has also considered available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and children.

Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 is a nonaflatoxinproducing fungal active ingredient that will be used to displace the ubiquitous Aspergillus flavus group of microbes, many of which can produce aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen. The toxicological profile of this conditionally registered active ingredient has been previously described in the final rule of the Federal Register of June 30, 2004, (69 FR 39341) (FRL73642). On the basis of those studies, the exemption from tolerance of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882, a non aflatoxinproducing strain of Aspergillus flavus, on peanuts was established in 40 CFR 180.1254.

The acute toxicology oral studies placed Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 in Toxicity Category IV. This active ingredient was not toxic, infective or pathogenic to mammals on the basis of acute oral, pulmonary and intraperitoneal studies. That database supporting the exemption from tolerance on peanut also supports the proposed temporary exemption of this active ingredient on corn. For a summary of the studies and discussions of dietary and nondietary, nonoccupational dermal and inhalation exposures, as well as aggregate and cumulative, exposures, and potential endocrine effects refer to the aforesaid June 30, 2004 final rule. All studies met the safety standards of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. This pesticide has been used for more than a decade in experimental laboratory and field trials without any reports of adverse dermal irritation or hypersensitivity effects.

The petitioner is now requesting that those studies be also used as the basis to amend the tolerance exemption to include a temporary exemption from tolerance for Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn during the Experimental Use Permit with EPA Registration Number (EPA Reg. No.) 75624EUP2. The proposed twoyear, noncrop destruct Experimental Use Permit is for treatment of approximately 6,000 acres of corn grown for grain in Texas at ten or 20 pounds of the Enduse Product (EP) aflaguard\R\ per acre.

The Agency has determined that the studies do support the proposed exemption from tolerance of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn. Summaries of the rationales for this determination may be found in the aforesaid Federal Register Final Rule of June 30, 2004. No further toxicological data are required for this temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn. The applicant must, however, report any incidents of hypersensitivity, or any other adverse effects to comply with the requirements of Section 6(a)(2). Efficacy data to demonstrate that the pesticide does reduce aflatoxinproducing Aspergillus flavus colonies and, concomitantly, aflatoxin in corn, are required as part of the Experimental Use Permit. IV. Aggregate Exposures

In examining aggregate exposure, section 408 of the FFDCA directs EPA to consider available information concerning exposures from the pesticide residue in food and all other nonoccupational exposures, including drinking water from ground water or surface water and exposure through pesticide use in gardens, lawns, or buildings (residential and other indoor uses).

A. Dietary Exposure

1. Food. The aforesaid final rule for the exemption from tolerance for residues of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on peanut considered all studies submitted by the applicant and found them to be acceptable.

2. Drinking water exposure. Those data are also acceptable to demonstrate that the proposed use of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn will not harm the U.S. adult, infant and children population from dietary exposure, including food, and drinking water. Percolation through the soil and municipal treatment of drinking water are expected to preclude exposure of the US population, infants and children to residues of the pesticide.

B. Other NonOccupational Exposure

1. Dermal exposure. Dermal nonoccupational exposure is expected to be minimal to nonexistent for the proposed use of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn. The pesticide is to be applied to agricultural sites not in the proximity of residential areas, schools, nursing homes or daycares.

2. Inhalation exposure. For the same reasons nonoccupational inhalation exposure to Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 is expected to be minimal to nonexistent.

V. Cumulative Effects

Another nonaflatoxinproducing strain of Aspergillus flavus, AF36, is registered, but not for use on corn. Cumulative effects of these strains are not expected to exceed the risk cup for the registered Aspergillus flavus strains, AF36 and NRRL 21882.
VI. Determination of Safety for U.S. Population, Infants and Children

Based on the previously evaluated data, it is not necessary to use a safety factor to determine safety to children June 30, 2004, (69 FR 39341).
VII. Other Considerations

A. Endocrine Disruptors

See Federal Register, June 30, 2004, (69 FR 39341). B. Analytical Method

See Federal Register, June 30, 2004, (69 FR 39341). C. Codex Maximum Residue Level

There is no Codex Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for residues of Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 on corn.

VIII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

This final rule establishes a tolerance under section 408(d) of FFDCA in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this rule has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This 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., nor does it require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and LowIncome Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis of a petition under section 408(d) of FFDCA, such as the tolerance in this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply.

This final rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers and food retailers, not States or tribes,
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nor does this action alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions of section 408(n)(4) of FFDCA. As such, the Agency has determined that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000) do not apply to this rule. In addition, This rule 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).

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).

IX. Congressional Review Act

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to 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 this final rule in the Federal Register. This final 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: May 4, 2007.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
PART 180AMENDED
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
2. Section 180.1254 is amended by designating the existing text as paragraph (a) and by adding paragraph (b) to read as follows: Sec. 180.1254 Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882; exemption from requirement of a tolerance.
(a) * * *
(b) Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882 is temporarily exempt from the requirement of a tolerance on corn when used in accordance with the Experimental Use Permit 75624EUP2. This temporary exemption from tolerance will expire on May 2, 2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Shanaz Bacchus, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 204600001; telephone number: (703) 3088097; email address: bacchus.shanaz@epa.gov.