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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180

[PP 9F3798/R2047; FRL-4762-6]
RIN No. 2070-AB78

 

Pesticide Tolerance for Lactofen (1-(Carboethoxy)Ethyl-5-(2-
Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy)-2-Nitrobenzoate)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the 
herbicide lactofen (1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its metabolites 
containing the diphenyl ether linkage on the raw agricultural commodity 
(RAC) cottonseed at 0.05 part per million (ppm) to December 31, 1995. 
This regulation was requested by Valent U.S.A. Corp. and continues the 
maximum permissible level for residues of the herbicide in or on this 
RAC.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This time-limited regulation becomes effective on March 
30, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written objections and requests for a hearing, identified by 
the document control number, [PP 9F3798/R2047], may be submitted to: 
Hearing Clerk (1900), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 3708, 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 
requests to: Rm. 1132, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 
22202. Fees accompanying objections shall be labeled ``Tolerance 
Petition Feeds'' and forwarded to: EPA Headquarters Accounting 
Operations Branch, OPP (Tolerance Fees), P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, 
PA 15251.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Joanne I. Miller, Product 
Manager (PM 23), Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 255, CM #2, 1921 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-305-7830.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a time-limited tolerance in the 
Federal Register of June 14, 1990 (55 FR 24084), under section 408(e) 
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(e)) for 
residues of the herbicide lactofen 1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its associated 
metabolites containing the diphenyl ether linkage on the raw 
agricultural commodity (RAC) cottonseed at 0.05 part per million (ppm). 
This tolerance was requested by Valent U.S.A. Corp. (formerly Chevron 
Chemical Co.), 1333 N. California Blvd., P.O. Box 8025, Walnut Creek, 
CA 94596-8025, and establishes the maximum permissible level for 
residues of the herbicide in or on this RAC.
    This tolerance was issued as a time-limited tolerance because EPA 
required additional information on a cottonseed processing study and 
required animal metabolism studies. EPA's review of the processing 
study resulted in a preliminary determination that concentration does 
not occur in processed food, but additional information on the study 
was required to confirm that determination. Information was submitted, 
and the determination was confirmed. The animal metabolism studies were 
required to determine the likelihood of secondary residues in meat, 
fat, milk, poultry, and eggs. The animal metabolism studies were 
received at the Agency in September 1992 and placed into review. The 
Agency completed an evaluation of the animal metabolism studies in 
March 1993 and concluded that the nature of the residue in animals was 
tentatively adequately understood. For the purposes of this tolerance 
with an expiration date, the Agency determined that finite residues in 
animal commodities would be minimal from the use of lactofen on cotton, 
based on results of metabolism studies. However, for the proposed 
permanent tolerance, additional information was required. This included 
the following: (1) Further characterization of metabolites from animal 
metabolism studies; (2) Independent Method Evaluation and EPA Method 
Validation of the proposed analytical methodology if tolerances on 
animal commodities are required; (3) a ruminant feeding study; (4) An 
Independent Method Validation and EPA Method Validation of revised 
analytical methodology for cottonseed; and (5) revised product 
labeling. Information was submitted in September 1993 and, with the 
exception of the revised Section B which has undergone preliminary 
evaluation, are pending review by the Agency. Since Agency review has 
not been completed, it is inappropriate to establish a permanent 
tolerance at this time. Nevertheless, the Agency believes that the 
existing data support an extension of the time-limited tolerance to 
December 31, 1995. The data considered in support of the time-limited 
tolerance can be identified in the June 14, 1990 (55 FR 24084) Federal 
Register.
    There are no pending regulatory actions against the registration of 
this pesticide. The pesticide is useful for the purpose for which this 
tolerance is sought. Adequate analytical methodology (gas 
chromatography) is available for enforcement purposes. Prior to its 
publication in the Pesticide Analytical Manual, Vol. II, the 
enforcement methodology is being made available in the interim to 
anyone who is interested in pesticide residue enforcement when 
requested from: By mail, Calvin Furlow, Public Response and Program 
Resource Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Crystal Mall #2, Rm. 
1128, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-305-5805.
    Based on the information cited above, the Agency has determined the 
tolerance established by amending 40 CFR part 180 would protect the 
public health. Therefore, the tolerance is continued 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 ``eonomically 
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: March 21, 1994.

Susan H. Wayland,
Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR part 180 is amended as follows:

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

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

    2. In Sec. 180.432, by revising paragraph (b), to read as follows:


Sec. 180.432   Lacotfen; tolerances for residues.

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    (b) A time-limited tolerance, set to expire December 31, 1993, is 
extended for 2 years and will now expire December 31, 1995, for 
residues of the herbicide lactofen, 1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its metabolites 
containing the diphenyl ether linkage in or on the following raw 
agricultural commodity: 

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                                                              Parts per 
                         Commodity                             million  
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Cottonseed.................................................        0.05 
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