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Inorganic Bromide; Tolerance Actions

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is revoking twelve specific inorganic bromide tolerances because they are no longer needed. These twelve tolerances are for residues of inorganic bromide from preplant (nonfood) use in or on raw agricultural commodities grown in soil fumigated with combinations of chloropicrin, methyl bromide, and propargyl bromide. Although methyl bromide is used as an agricultural pesticide, the Agency considers its application as a soil fumigant to be a nonfood use because it is quickly degraded or metabolized in the soil, and subsequently incorporated into natural plant constituents. Methyl bromide is also emitted to the atmosphere. Residues of the parent compound are not likely to be found in foods as a result of prior treatment of fields. While residues of inorganic bromide may be present, these residues are indistinguishable from background because of inorganic bromide's ubiquity in the environment. Consequently, EPA is revoking them because no tolerances are needed for those nonfood uses. Furthermor

Isophorone; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation amends existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of isophorone (CAS Reg. No. 78591) to limit the use to beets, ginseng, rice, spinach, sugar beets, and Swiss chard. The Isophorone Task Group (ITG) requested this revised exemption from the requirement of a tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. This regulatory action contributes toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the FQPA of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. The regulatory action in this document pertains to the revision of one existing tolerance exemption which is counted as a tolerance reassessment toward the August 2006 review deadline.

Lepidopteran Pheromones; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation amends the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemicals classified as lepidopteran pheromones, which are naturally occurring compounds, or identical or substantially similar synthetic compounds to include use as a ``postharvest treatment'' on all stored food commodities. Bedoukian Research, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of biochemicals classified as lepidopteran pheromones.

Inert Ingredient; Revocation of the Tolerance Exemption for Mono- and Bis-(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluoroalkyl) Phosphates

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is revoking, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(e)(1), the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the inert ingredient ``Mono and bis(1H, 1H, 2H, 2Hperfluoroalkyl) phosphates where the alkyl group is even numbered and in the C6C12 range'' under 40 CFR 180.920. The regulatory action contributes toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. This regulatory action counts as a tolerance reassessment toward the August 2006 review deadline.

Inert Ingredient; Revocation of the Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol (THFA) Tolerance Exemption

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is revoking, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(e)(1), the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the inert ingredient ``Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol'' (THFA) under 40 CFR 180.910, and establishes a limited tolerance for THFA under 40 CFR 180.1263. The regulatory action contributes toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. This regulatory action counts as a tolerance reassessment toward the August 2006 review deadline.

Inert Ingredients; Revocation of Tolerance Exemptions with Insufficient Data for Reassessment

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule revokes under section 408(e)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) the existing exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of certain inert ingredients because there are insufficient data to make the determination of safety required by FFDCA section 408(b)(2), or because they are redundant and, therefore, are not necessary. In addition, EPA has identified substances within certain of these tolerance exemptions that meet the definition of lowrisk polymers and is establishing new tolerance exemptions for them. The revocation actions in this document contribute towards the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. The regulatory actions in this document pertain to the revocation of 130 tolerance exemptions which are counted as tolerance reassessment t

Revisions to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA is proposing to revise the General Provisions for Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories to allow extensions to the deadline imposed for source owners and operators to conduct initial or other required performance tests in certain specified circumstances. The General Provisions do not currently provide for extensions of the deadlines for conducting performance tests.

Final Extension of the Deferred Effective Date for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Early

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA is proposing a final extension of the deferred effective date of air quality designations for certain areas of the country that have entered into Early Action Compacts. Early Action Compact areas have agreed to reduce groundlevel ozone pollution earlier than the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires. On April 30, 2004, EPA published a notice designating all areas of the country for the 8hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In the designation rule, EPA deferred the effective date of the nonattainment designation for 14 areas that had entered into Early Action Compacts. The current effective date of the nonattainment designation for these areas is December 31, 2006. The EPA is now proposing to extend the deferral of the effective date for all 14 Early Action compact areas until April 15, 2008.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to Nonattainment New Source

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision consists of amendments to West Virginia's existing Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction air quality permit program. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). In a separate action, EPA will address changes made by West Virginia to its prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) air quality permit program, also submitted on December 1, 2005.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to Prevention of Significant

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision consists of amendments to West Virginia's existing prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) preconstruction air quality permit program. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). In a separate action, EPA will address changes made by West Virginia to its nonattainment new source review (NSR) permit program, also submitted on December 1, 2005.

EPA Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office; Request for Nominations of

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education Staff Office is soliciting applications of environmental education professionals for consideration on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). There are currently five (5) vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled: Business and Industryone vacancy (20072009); NonProfit Organizationtwo vacancies (2007 2009); Primary and Secondary Educationone vacancy (must be a classroom teacher) (20072009); College and Universityone vacancy (20072009).

Additional avenues and resources may be utilized in the solicitation of applications.

Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Hypoxia Advisory

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public meeting of the SAB Hypoxia Advisory Panel.

Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Committee on

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the SAB Committee on Valuing the Protection of Ecological Systems and Services (CVPESS) to discuss components of a draft committee report related to valuing the protection of ecological systems and services.

Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Public Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Radiation Advisory

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public meetings of the SAB Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) to conduct an advisory on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA) draft White Paper: Modifying EPA Radiation Risk Models Based on BEIR VII and other committee business.

Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment or Amendment to Regulations for Residues of Pesticide

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

Methyl Bromide Tolerance Reassessment and Risk Management Decision (TRED) for Methyl Bromide, and Reregistration

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Tolerance Reassessment and Risk Management Decision (TRED) for Methyl Bromide, and Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for Methyl Bromide's Commodity Uses, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the methyl bromide docket. Methyl bromide is a broad spectrum fumigant chemical that can be used as an acaricide, antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, nematicide, and vertebrate control agent. This reregistration decision document covers the methyl bromide uses that have accompanying food residue tolerances such as postharvest fumigation of food commodities in chambers at ports or specialized structural fumigations at food processing facilities, as well as some uses without tolerances that are performed in similar facilities. EPA has reviewed the methyl bromide commodity uses through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involv

Ethylene Oxide; Tolerance Reassessment Decision for Low Risk Pesticide; Notice of Availability

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Tolerance Reassessment Decision (TRED) for the pesticide ethylene oxide, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed this pesticide ethylene oxide through a modified, streamlined version of the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide tolerance reassessment and reregistration decisions. Through the tolerance reassessment program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and food safety standards.

Coppers Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for coppercontaining pesticides and opens a public comment period on this document and its supporting documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the coppers docket. Coppers are used in agriculture as a broadspectrum fungicide and bactericide on virtually all food and ornamental crops, for algae control in catfish aquaculture, and in direct aquatic applications as an algaecide, herbicide, molluscicide, and leech control. Coppers are also registered for antimicrobial applications including use as an antifoulant and preservative. EPA has reviewed coppers through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide
reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

Metaldehyde Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide metaldehyde, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the metaldehyde Docket. Metaldehyde is a molluscicide used to control snails and slugs on a wide variety of sites, including turf, ornamentals, berries, citrus, and vegetables. EPA has reviewed metaldehyde through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and [[Page 45552]]
tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

Organic Arsenical Herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic Acid), Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the organic arsenical herbicides MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and cacodylic acid, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency has determined that all products containing MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and cacodylic acid are not eligible for
reregistration. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the organic arsenical herbicides docket. MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and cacodylic acid are collectively referred to as the ``organic arsenical herbicides.'' The organic arsenic herbicides are used primarily on cotton and turf, including golf courses, home lawns, recreational areas such as school yards and athletic fields, and rightsofway. Overall, use in the United States appears to be declining. While EPA has identified some risk associated with the direct use of these herbicides, the Agency's primary concern is the potential for applied organic arsenical products to transform to a m

Propylene Oxide (PPO) Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide propylene oxide (PPO), and opens a public comment period on this document. This comment period is intended to provide an additional opportunity for public input; in particular, the Agency is seeking comments regarding what additional measures, beyond emission control techniques, are available to protect bystanders from unsafe exposure to PPO resulting from use in vacuum sealed pressurized chambers. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the PPO docket. PPO is an insecticidal fumigant/sterilant used both to control bacteria contamination, mold contamination, insect infestations, and microbial spoilage of food products as well as to control stored product insects in nonfood products. PPO is registered for use on several food items such as processed spices, cocoa (beans and
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powder), and inshell and processed nutmeats (except peanuts). PPO

Pesticide Products; Registration Applications

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing new active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

Notice of Draft Guidance for Implementing the January 2001 Methylmercury Water Quality Criterion

Wed, Aug 9 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA announces the availability of draft guidance for implementing the water quality criterion for methylmercury and requests comments on the draft guidance. The draft document provides technical guidance to states, territories, and authorized tribes exercising responsibility under Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(c) on how to use EPA's fish tissuebased methylmercury criterion recommendation in developing their own water quality standards for methylmercury and in implementing these standards in Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The guidance document does not impose any legally binding requirements on any entity. It provides various technical and policy approaches to implementing the criterion. These approaches are recommendations only. States, territories and authorized tribes may choose to implement other technicallysound approaches that are consistent with the CWA and EPA's implementing regulations.