Federal Register: December 22, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 245)
DOCID: fr22de10-13 FR Doc 2010-32148
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Protection Agency
CFR Citation: 40 CFR Part 180
EPA ID: [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0981; FRL-8857-5]
NOTICE: RULES
DOCID: fr22de10-13
ACTION: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)
DATES: This regulation is effective December 22, 2010. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before February 22, 2011, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for the pesticides listed in Unit II. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. These actions are in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of these pesticides. Section 408(l)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires EPA to establish a timelimited tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA.
SUMMARY:
Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)
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. 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 electronic access to other related information?
You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 through the Government Printing Office's eCFR site at http:// www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr.
C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?
Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a hearing on those objections. 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 EPAHQOPP20100981 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before February 22, 2011. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
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. Information not marked confidential pursuant to 40 CFR part 2
may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice. Submit a copy of
your nonCBI objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID number EPAHQOPP20100981, by one of the following methods:
EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register for each pesticide listed. The initial issuance of these final rules announced that EPA, on its own initiative, under section 408 of FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a, was establishing timelimited tolerances.
EPA established the tolerances because FFDCA section 408(l)(6) requires EPA to establish a timelimited tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA under FIFRA section 18. Such tolerances can be established without providing notice or time for public comment.
EPA received requests to extend the use of these chemicals for this year's growing season. After having reviewed these submissions, EPA concurs that emergency conditions exist. EPA assessed the potential risks presented by residues for each pesticide. In doing so, EPA considered the safety standard in FFDCA section 408(b)(2), and decided that the necessary tolerance under FFDCA section 408(l)(6) would be consistent with the safety standard and with FIRA section 18.
The data and other relevant material have been evaluated and discussed in the final rule originally published to support these uses. Based on that data and information considered, the Agency reaffirms that extension of these timelimited tolerances will continue to meet the requirements of FFDCA section 408(l)(6). Therefore, the time limited tolerances are extended until the date listed. EPA will publish a document in the Federal Register to remove the revoked tolerances from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Although these tolerances will expire and are revoked on the date listed, under FFDCA section 408(l)(5), residues of the pesticide not in excess of the amounts specified in the tolerance remaining in or on the commodity after that date will not be unlawful, provided the residue is present as a result of an application or use of a pesticide at a time and in a manner that was lawful under FIFRA, the tolerance was in place at the time of the application, and the residue does not exceed the level that was authorized by the tolerance. EPA will take action to revoke these tolerances earlier if any experience with, scientific data on, or other relevant information on this pesticide indicate that the residues are not safe. Tolerances for the use of the following pesticide chemicals on specific commodities are being extended:
1. Avermectin. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of
avermectin on lima bean for control of spider mites in California. This
regulation extends a timelimited tolerance for residues of the
insecticide avermectin B
2. Bifenazate. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of bifenazate on Timothy grass for control of Banks grass mite in Nevada. This regulation extends timelimited tolerances for combined residues of the miticide bifenazate [1methylethyl 2(4methoxy [1,1'biphenyl] 3yl) hydrazinecarboxylate and its metabolite, diazinecarboxylic acid, (2(4methoxy[1,1'biphenyl] 3yl, 1methylethyl ester] (expressed as bifenazate) in or on Timothy forage at 50 ppm and Timothy hay at 150 ppm for an additional 3year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2013. Timelimited tolerances were extended in the Federal Register of December 19, 2007 (72 FR 71802) (FRL8339 2).
3. Boscalid. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of
boscalid on Belgian endive for control of the fungal pathogen,
Scelerotinia sclerotiorum in California. This regulation extends a
timelimited tolerance for residues of the fungicide boscalid (3 [[Page 80345]]
pyridinecarboxamide, 2chloroN(4'chloro[1,1' biphenyl]2yl)) in or
on Belgian endive at 16 ppm for an additional 3year period. This
tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2013. A time
limited tolerance was extended in the Federal Register of May 28, 2010 (75 FR 29907) (FRL88264).
4. Fenpyroximate. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use
of fenpyroximate for control of varroa mites in beehives in Nebraska.
This regulation extends a timelimited tolerance for combined residues
of the insecticide fenpyroximate [(E)1,1dimethylethyl 4[[[[(1,3 dimethyl5phenoxy1Hpyrazol4yl) methylene]
amino]oxy]methyl]benzoate] in or on honey at 0.10 ppm for an additional
3year period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on December
31, 2013. A timelimited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register of May 9, 2007 (72 FR 26317) (FRL81273).
5. Fenoxapropethyl. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the
use of fenoxapropethyl in or on grass grown for seed for control of
noxious weed species in Oregon. This regulation extends timelimited
tolerances for combined residues of the herbicide fenoxapropethyl [[(
phenoxy]propanoic acid and 6chloro2,3dihydrobenzoxazol2one)] in or
on grass forage and grass hay at 0.05 ppm for an additional 3year
period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31,
2013. Timelimited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register of June 13, 2008 (73 FR 33714) (FRL83666).
6. Fipronil. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of
fipronil on turnip and rutabaga for control of cabbage maggot in
Oregon. This regulation extends timelimited tolerances for combined residues of the insecticide fipronil [5amino1(2,6dichloro4
(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)4((1,R,S) trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl)1H
pyrazole3carbonitrile and its 2 metabolites MB45950 (5amino1(2,6
dichloro4(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)4[(trifluoromethyl)thio]1H pyrazole3carbonitrile) and MB46136 (5amino1(2,6dichloro4
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)4[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]1Hpyrazole3
carbonitrile) and its photodegradate MB46513 (5amino1(2,6dichloro
4(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]4[(1R,S)(trifluoromethyl)]1Hpyrazole3
carbonitrile)] in or on turnip at 1.0 ppm and rutabaga at 1.0 ppm for
an additional 3year period. These tolerances will expire and are
revoked on December 31, 2013. These timelimited tolerances were
originally published in the Federal Register of August 22, 2007 (72 FR 46906) (FRL81426).
7. Propiconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use
of propiconazole in or on nectarine and peach, postharvest for control
of sour rot in California. This regulation extends timelimited
tolerances for combined residues of the fungicide propiconazole [1[[2 (2,4dichlorophenyl)4propyl1,3dioxolan2yl]methyl]1H1,2,4
triazole and its metabolites determined as 2,4dichlorobenzoic acid] in
or on nectarine at 2.0 ppm and peach at 2.0 ppm for an additional 3
year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December
31, 2013. These timelimited tolerances were originally published in
the Federal Register of April 25, 2007 (72 FR 20436) (FRL81212).
8. Pyraclostrobin. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the
use of pyraclostrobin in or on Belgian endive for control of the fungal
pathogen, Scelerotinia sclerotiorum in California. This regulation
extends a timelimited tolerance for residues of the fungicide pyraclostrobin [(carbamic acid), 2[[[1(4
chlorophenyl)1Hpyrazol3yl]oxy]methyl]phenyl methoxymethyl ester, and
its desmethoxy metabolite, methylN[[[1(4chlorophenyl) pyrazol
3yl]oxy]otolyl] carbamate)] expressed as parent compound, in or on
endive, Belgian at 11 ppm for an additional 3year period. This
tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2010. A time
limited tolerance was extended in the Federal Register of January 6, 2010 (75 FR 770) (FRL88019).
9. Sulfentrazone. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use
of sulfentrazone on flax for control of kochia and ALSresistant kochia
in North Dakota and South Dakota. This regulation extends a time
limited tolerance for combined residues of sulfentrazone [N[2,4 dichloro5[4(difluoromethyl)4,5dihydro3methyl5oxo1H1,2,4
triazol1yl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide, and its metabolites 3
hydroxymethyl sulfentrazone (HMS) and 3desmethyl sulfentrazone (DMS)]
in or on flax seed at 0.20 ppm for an additional 3year period. This
tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2013. A time
limited tolerance was extended in the Federal Register of December 19, 2007 (72 FR 71802) (FRL83392).
10. Sulfentrazone. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the
use of sulfentrazone on strawberries for control of broadleaf weeds in
Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin and Michigan. This regulation extends a
timelimited tolerance for combined residues of sulfentrazone [N[2,4 dichloro5[4difluoromethyl)4,5dihydro3methyl5oxo1H1,2,4
triazol1yl]phenyl] methanesulfonamide, and its metabolites 3
hydroxymethyl sulfentrazone (HMS) and 3desmethyl sulfentrazone (DMS)]
in or on strawberries at 0.60 ppm for an additional 3year period. This
tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2013. A time
limited tolerance was extended in the Federal Register of December 19, 2007 (72 FR 71802) (FRL83392).
III. International Residue Limits
In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety standardssetting organization in trade agreements to which the United States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain the reasons for departing from the Codex level.
The Codex has not established a MRL for avermectin, bifenazate, boscalid, fenoxapropethyl, fenpyroximate, fipronil, propiconazole, pyraclostrobin, and sulfentrazone.
IV. 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 final rule has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this final rule is
not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled 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 [[Page 80346]]
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, 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 9, 2000) do not apply to this final rule. In addition, this final 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) (Pub. L. 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).
V. 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: December 10, 2010.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide 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), 346a and 371.
Sec. [emsp14]180.430 [Amended]
2. In Sec. [emsp14]180.430, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entries for ``Grass, forage'' and ``Grass, hay'' by revising the expiration dates ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.434 [Amended]
3. In Sec. [emsp14]180.434, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entries for ``Nectarine'' and ``Peach'' by revising the expiration dates ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.449 [Amended]
4. In Sec. [emsp14]180.449, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entry for ``Bean, lima, seed'' by revising the expiration date ``12/31/ 10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.498 [Amended]
5. In Sec. [emsp14]180.498, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entries for ``Flax, seed'' and ``Strawberry'' by revising the expiration dates ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.517 [Amended]
6. In Sec. [emsp14]180.517, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entries for ``Rutabaga'' and ``Turnip'' by revising the expiration dates ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.566 [Amended]
7. In Sec. [emsp14]180.566, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entry for ``Honey'' by revising the expiration date ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.572 [Amended]
8. In Sec. [emsp14]180.572, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entries for ``Timothy, forage,'' and ``Timothy, hay'' by revising the expiration dates ``12/31/10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.582 [Amended]
9. In Sec. [emsp14]180.582, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entry for ``Endive, Belgian'' by revising the expiration date ``12/31/ 10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
Sec. [emsp14]180.589 [Amended]
10. In Sec. [emsp14]180.589, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the
entry for ``Endive, Belgian'' by revising the expiration date ``12/31/ 10'' to read ``12/31/13.''
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
See the table in this unit for the
name of a specific contact person. The following information applies to
all contact persons: Emergency Response Team, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 204600001.
Pesticide/CFR citation Contact person Avermectin 180.449..................... Marcel Howard,
howard.marcel@epa.gov, (703) 3056784. Bifenazate 180.572, Fenoxapropethyl Andrea Conrath,
180.430, Fipronil 180.517, conrath.andrea@epa.gov, (703) 3086356. Propiconazole 180.434, Sulfentrazone
180.498
Boscalid 180.589, Fenpyroximate Stacey Groce,
180.566, Pyraclostrobin 180.582 groce.stacey@epa.gov, (703) 3052505.
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