Federal Register: December 28, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 248)
DOCID: fr28de07-84 FR Doc E7-25088
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA ID: [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1174; FRL-8344-9]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr28de07-84
ACTION: Pesticide programs:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Inert Ingredients: Updates to Lists of Inert Ingredients Permitted in Pesticide Products
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
EPA has released on its website updates to the listings of inert ingredients permitted in pesticide products applied to nonfood sites, including those permitted for use in minimum risk pesticides exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b) and those eligible for USDA's National Organic Program. The lists were last updated in 2004.
SUMMARY:
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act—; Pesticide active ingredients and inerts; list,
SUPPLEMENTAL 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. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
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 Unit II. 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 a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPAHQOPP20071174. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility 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. II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
EPA has released on its website updates to the listing of inert ingredients permitted in pesticide products. The lists were last updated in 2004. The website address for the updated lists is http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/inerts/lists.html .
EPA's website now provides a list of inert ingredients permitted in pesticide products applied to nonfood sites (e.g., ornamental plants, highway rightofways, rodent control, etc.). This list has been updated with new inert ingredients approved for use in nonfood pesticide products since 2004. The website also provides directions for finding in the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) tolerances and tolerance exemptions for inert ingredients that may be used in pesticide products applied to food commodities. It is important to note that only inert ingredients with tolerances or tolerance exemptions found in the Code of Federal Regulations may be used in fooduse pesticide products, and must be in accordance with the uses and limitations (if any).
The Agency's website update includes a list of inert ingredients that may be used in minimum risk pesticides exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b). Stakeholders should now find it easier to locate 25(b) eligible inert ingredients (called ``4A'' under an old EPA policy; see Pesticide Registration Notice 20006; http://www.epa.gov/PR_Notices).
In addition, EPA's website is providing an easy way for
stakeholders to find inert ingredients that are eligible for use under USDA's National Organic
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Program (NOP). EPA's website now provides access to a consolidated list
of inert ingredients eligible for the NOP through links to USDA's NOP
website. In the past, stakeholders had to search the inert ingredient
list on EPA's website for NOPeligible inert ingredients (i.e., inert
ingredients considered to be ``List 4'' under an old policy). It is
important to note that all matters of policy concerning the eligibility
of inert ingredients for use in the NOP are determined by USDA. EPA's
role is to assist USDA by assuring that USDA's policies are implemented
with regard to organic claims made on registered pesticide product labeling.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: December 13, 2007.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E725088 Filed 122707; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 656050S
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Karen Angulo, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 204600001; telephone
number: (703) 3060404; fax number: (703) 6050781; email address:
angulo.karen@epa.gov.