[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 136 (Friday, July 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 43750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17879]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPP-420478; FRL-6550-6]


South Dakota State Plan for Certification of Applicators of 
Restricted Use Pesticides; Notice of Intent to Amend Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The State of South Dakota has submitted to EPA a proposed 
amendment to their State Certification Plan which would allow the use 
of M-44 Sodium Cyanide Devices by both commercial and private 
applicators to control coyotes (Canis latrans) that prey upon livestock 
and poultry. The proposed amendment establishes new requirements for 
the training, certification, recertification, and recordkeeping of 
individuals that use M-44 Sodium Cyanide Devices. Notice is hereby 
given of the intention of the Regional Administrator, Region VIII, to 
approve the revised South Dakota State Plan for the Certification of 
Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides. EPA is soliciting comments on 
the proposed amendments.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number OPP-42078, must be 
received on or before August 28, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the amended South Dakota State Certification Plan 
are available for public inspection, see Unit I.B. of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION for locations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Ron Schiller, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region VIII, Mail Code 8P-P3T, 999 18th St., Suite 
500, Denver, CO, 80202; telephone number: (303) 312-6017; e-mail 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of particular interest to those involved in ranching and 
certain types of food production. Other types of entities could also be 
affected. If you have 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 Additional Information, Including Copies of this 
Document and Other Related Documents?

    To obtain copies of the proposed amendment to the South Dakota 
State Certification Plan or additional information, contact:
    1. Ron Schiller at the address/telephone number listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    2. Tim Hagen, South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Division of 
Agricultural Services, Foss Building, 523 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 
57501; telephone number: (605) 773-4432; e-mail address: 
[email protected]
    3. John MacDonald: By mail: Office of Pesticide Programs, Field and 
External Affairs Division (7506C), Environmental Protection Agency, 
Ariel Rios Bldg., 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. 
Office location, telephone number, and e-mail address: Rm. 1121, CM #2, 
1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202; telephone number: 
(703) 305-7370; e-mail: [email protected].

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

    You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or 
electronically to Ron Schiller at the address listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative 
that you identify docket control number OPP-42078 in the subject line 
on the first page of your response. Electronic comments can be 
submitted by e-mail, or you can submit a computer disk. When submitting 
comments electronically do not submit any information that you would 
consider to be CBI. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of 
encryption. All comments in electronic form must be identified by 
docket control number OPP-42078.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

    Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to 
be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to 
this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as 
CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance 
with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete 
version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a 
copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as 
CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the 
official record. Information not marked confidential will be included 
in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If 
you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, 
please consult the person identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

    You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your 
comments:
    1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.
    2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
    3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used 
that support your views.
    4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you 
arrived at the estimate that you provide.
    5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.
    6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this 
notice.
    7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket 
control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first 
page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal 
Register citation.

II. What Action is EPA Taking?

    EPA has reviewed the revised South Dakota State Certification Plan 
and finds it in compliance with FIFRA and 40 CFR part 171 and is 
announcing its intention to approve the amended Plan and seeks public 
comment.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection.

    Dated: June 29, 2000.
Patricia D. Hull,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region VIII.
[FR Doc. 00-17879 Filed 7-13-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-F