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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180

[OPP-300318A; FRL-4760-3]
RIN 2070-AB78

 

Maleic Acid Monoethyl Ester-Vinyl Methyl Ether Copolymer, Maleic 
Acid Monoisopropyl Ester-Vinyl Methyl Ether Copolymer, Maleic Acid 
Monobutyl Ester-Vinyl Methyl Ether Copolymer; Tolerance Exemptions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document establishes exemptions from the requirement of a 
tolerance for residues of maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl 
ether copolymer, maleic acid monoisopropyl ester-vinyl methyl ether 
copolymer, and maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer 
when used as inert ingredients (seed-coating adhesives, gels, and 
antitranspirants) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops, 
raw agricultural commodities after harvest, and animals. International 
Specialty Products requested this regulation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation becomes effective March 9, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests, identified by the 
document control number, [OPP-300318A], may be submitted to: Hearing 
Clerk (1900), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. M3708, 401 M St., 
SW., Washington, DC 20460. A copy of any objections and hearing 
requests filed with the Hearing Clerk should be identified by the 
document control number and submitted to: Public Response and Program 
Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460. In person, bring copy of objections and hearing 
request to: Rm. 1132, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 
22202. Fees accompanying objections shall be labeled ``Tolerance 
Petition Fees'' and forwarded to: EPA Headquarters Accounting 
Operations Branch, OPP (Tolerance Fees), P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, 
PA 15251.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Connie Welch, Registration 
Division (7505W), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: 2800 
Crystal Drive, North Tower, 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-308-
8320.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of January 12, 1994 
(59 FR 1702), EPA issued a proposed rule that gave notice that 
International Specialty Products, 1361 Alps Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470, had 
submitted to EPA the following pesticide petitions (PPs): (1) 3E4243, 
maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer; (2) 3E4248, 
maleic acid monisopropyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer; and (3) 
3E4247, maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer 
requesting that the Administrator pursuant to section 408(e) of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 346a(e), propose to 
amend 40 CFR 180.1001(c) and (e) by establishing exemptions from the 
requirement of a tolerance for residues of these copolymers when used 
as inert ingredients (seed-coating adhesives, gels, and 
antitranspirants) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or 
to raw agricultural commodities after harvest, and to animals.
    Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active 
ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not 
limited to, the following types of ingredients (except when they have a 
pesticidal efficacy of their own): solvents such as alcohols and 
hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty 
acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as 
carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing 
agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents; 
and emulsifiers. The term ``inert'' is not intended to imply 
nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active. -
    There were no comments or requests for referral to an advisory 
committee received in response to the proposed rule.
    The data submitted relevant to the proposal and other relevant 
material have been evaluated and discussed in the proposed rule. Based 
on the data and information considered, the Agency concludes that the 
tolerance exemptions will protect the public health. Therefore, the 
tolerance exemptions are established as set forth below.
    Any person adversely affected by this regulation may, within 30 
days after publication of this document in the Federal Register, file 
written objections and/or request a hearing with the Hearing Clerk, at 
the address given above (40 CFR 178.20). A copy of the objections and/
or hearing requests filed with the Hearing Clerk should be submitted to 
the OPP docket for this rulemaking. The objections submitted must 
specify the provisions of the regulation deemed objectionable and the 
grounds for the objections (40 CFR 178.25). Each objection must be 
accompanied by the fee prescribed by 40 CFR 180.33(i). If a hearing is 
requested, the objections must include a statement of the factual 
issue(s) on which a hearing is requested, the requestor's contentions 
on such issues, and a summary of any evidence relied upon by the 
objector (40 CFR 178.27). A request for a hearing will be granted if 
the Administrator determines that the material submitted shows the 
following: There is a genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is a 
reasonable possibility that available evidence identified by the 
requestor would, if established, resolve one or more of such issues in 
favor of the requestor, taking into account uncontested claims or facts 
to the contrary; and resolution of the factual issue(s) in the manner 
sought by the requestor would be adequate to justify the action 
requested (40 CFR 178.32).
    Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), the Agency 
must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' and 
therefore subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) and the requirements of the Executive Order. Under section 3(f), 
the order defines a ``significant regulatory action'' as an action that 
is likely to result in a rule (1) having an annual effect on the 
economy of $100 million or more, or adversely and materially affecting 
a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the 
environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal 
governments or communities (also referred to as ``economically 
significant''); (2) creating serious inconsistency or otherwise 
interfering with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) 
materially altering the budgetary impacts of entitlement, grants, user 
fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof; or (4) raising novel legal or policy issues arising out of 
legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth 
in this Executive Order.
    Pursuant to the terms of the Executive Order, EPA has determined 
that this rule is not ``significant'' and is therefore not subject to 
OMB review.
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(Pub. L. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164, 5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Administrator 
has determined that regulations establishing new tolerances or raising 
tolerance levels or establishing exemptions from tolerance requirements 
do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities. A certification statement to this effect was published 
in the Federal Register of May 4, 1981 (46 FR 24950).

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 28, 1994.

Douglas D. Campt,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR part 180 is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a and 371.

    2. In Sec. 180.1001, by amending paragraphs (c) and (e) in the 
tables therein by adding and alphabetically inserting the following 
inert ingredients, to read as follows:


Sec. 180.1001   Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance.

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    (c) *  *  *

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    Inert ingredients            Limits                   Uses          
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Maleic acid monoethyl      ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 25087-                      antitranspirant.        
 06-3, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 46,000.                                               
Maleic acid monoisopropyl  ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 31307-                      antitranspirant.        
 95-6, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 49,000.                                               
Maleic acid monobutyl      ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 25119-                      antitranspirant.        
 68-0, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 52,000..                                              
                                                                        
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    (e) *  *  *

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    Inert ingredients            Limits                   Uses          
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                              * * * * * * *                             
Maleic acid monoethyl      ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 25087-                      antitranspirant.        
 06-3, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 46,000.                                               
Maleic acid monoisopropyl  ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 31307-                      antitranspirant.        
 95-6, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 49,000.                                               
Maleic acid monobutyl      ..................  Seed-coating adhesive,   
 ester-vinyl methyl ether                       gel, and                
 copolymer, CAS No. 25119-                      antitranspirant.        
 68-0, minimum average                                                  
 molecular weight 52,000..                                              
                                                                        
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