[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 140 (Wednesday, July 22, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43373-43382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17628]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0212; FRL-9929-12]
RIN 2070-ZA16


Aldicarb, Alternaria destruens, Ampelomyces quisqualis, Azinphos-
methyl, Etridiazole, Fenarimol, et al.; Proposed Tolerance and 
Tolerance Exemption Actions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing, in follow-up to canceled product 
registrations or uses, to revoke certain tolerances for acephate, 
aldicarb, azinphos-methyl, etridiazole, fenarimol, imazamethabenz-
methyl, tepraloxydim, thiacloprid, thiazopyr, and tralkoxydim, and 
tolerance exemptions for certain pesticide active ingredients. Also, 
EPA is proposing to make minor revisions to the section heading and 
introductory text for Pythium oligandrum DV 74. In addition, in 
accordance with current Agency practice, EPA is proposing to make minor 
revisions to the tolerance expression for imazamethabenz-methyl, and 
remove expired tolerances and tolerance exemptions for certain 
pesticide active ingredients.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0212, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along 
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Nevola, Pesticide Re-Evaluation 
Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8037; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY 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. 
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System 
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. 
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).

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     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes 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 docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting 
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

C. What can I do if I wish the agency to maintain a tolerance that the 
agency proposes to revoke?

    This proposed rule provides a comment period of 60 days for any 
person to state an interest in retaining a tolerance proposed for 
revocation. If EPA receives a comment within the 60-day period to that 
effect, EPA will not proceed to revoke the tolerance immediately. 
However, EPA will take steps to ensure the submission of any needed 
supporting data and will issue an order in the Federal Register under 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(f), if 
needed. The order would specify data needed and the timeframes for its 
submission, and would require that within 90 days some person or 
persons notify EPA that they will submit the data. If the data are not 
submitted as required in the order, EPA will take appropriate action 
under FFDCA.
    EPA issues a final rule after considering comments that are 
submitted in response to this proposed rule. In addition to submitting 
comments in response to this proposal, you may also submit an objection 
at the time of the final rule. If you fail to file an objection to the 
final rule within the time period specified, you will have waived the 
right to raise any issues resolved in the final rule. After the 
specified time, issues resolved in the final rule cannot be raised 
again in any subsequent proceedings.

II. Background

A. What action is the agency taking?

    EPA is proposing, in follow-up to canceled product registrations or 
uses, to revoke certain tolerances for the fungicides etridiazole and 
fenarimol; the herbicides imazamethabenz-methyl, tepraloxydim, 
thiazopyr, and tralkoxydim; the insecticides acephate, aldicarb, 
azinphos-methyl, and thiacloprid, in or on commodities listed in the 
regulatory text; and revoke certain tolerance exemptions for various 
microbial or biochemical pesticides. Also, EPA is proposing to make 
minor revisions to the section heading and introductory text for 
Pythium oligandrum DV 74. In addition, in accordance with current 
Agency practice, EPA is proposing to make minor revisions to the 
tolerance expression for imazamethabenz-methyl, and remove expired 
tolerances and tolerance exemptions for various pesticide active 
ingredients.
    In addition, EPA is proposing to revoke certain specific tolerances 
because either they are no longer needed or are associated with food 
uses that are no longer registered under FIFRA. Those instances where 
registrations were canceled were because the registrant failed to pay 
the required maintenance fee and/or the registrant voluntarily 
requested cancellation of one or more registered uses of the pesticide. 
It is EPA's general practice to propose revocation of those tolerances 
for residues of pesticide active ingredients on crop uses for which 
there are no active registrations under FIFRA, unless any person in 
comments on the proposal indicates a need for the tolerance to cover 
residues in or on imported commodities or legally treated domestic 
commodities.
    1. Acephate. In the Federal Register notice of July 13, 2011 (76 FR 
41250) (FRL-8879-7), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests by 
registrants to amend certain registrations, including amendments that 
would terminate the use of acephate on succulent beans as a food use on 
technical registrations for acephate. In the Federal Register notice of 
September 14, 2011 (76 FR 56753) (FRL-8888-2), EPA granted the 
requested amendments to terminate certain uses, including use of 
acephate on succulent beans as a food use. In late 2012 and early 2013, 
EPA issued letters to registrants with end-use registrations for 
acephate use on succulent beans to explain that all end-use products 
needed amendment to prohibit such use as a food. Since then, all but 
three of those acephate product labels with a food use on succulent 
beans have been voluntarily amended with restrictions that prohibit use 
on succulent beans as a food. One of the remaining acephate products 
with use on succulent beans as a food is now canceled. In the Federal 
Register notice of March 12, 2015 (80 FR 12996) (FRL-9923-27), EPA 
announced its receipt of voluntary requests by registrants to cancel 
certain product registrations, including certain acephate products, one 
of which is registered for use on succulent beans as a food. In the 
Federal Register notice of June 3, 2015 (80 FR 31596) (FRL-9926-88), 
EPA published a cancellation order in follow-up to the March 12, 2015 
notice and granted the requested product cancellations for acephate. 
Because the registrant ended the manufacture and distribution of these 
canceled acephate products about 6 to 7 years ago, EPA believes that 
existing stocks for these canceled acephate products are now exhausted. 
Two of the remaining acephate products with food uses for succulent 
beans have labels that are in process to be amended, to prohibit such 
use as a food, and await approval by the Agency. One product's label 
has been re-submitted for Agency review, while another product's label, 
recently in review, needs to be sent back to the registrant for re-
submission to the Agency. EPA expects that both acephate labels could 
be submitted and their amendments approved by the Agency before a final 
rule is published in the Federal Register in follow-up to this proposed 
rule. Upon completion of the amendments for the two acephate products 
in process, there would no longer be any active food uses for acephate 
on succulent beans and therefore no longer any need for the acephate 
tolerances on succulent beans. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke 
the tolerances for acephate in 40 CFR 180.108(a)(1) and (a)(3) on bean, 
succulent.
    2. Aldicarb. In the Federal Register notice of October 8, 2008 (73 
FR 58958) (FRL-8385-2), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests 
by registrants to cancel and amend certain product registrations, 
including deletion of the sorghum use for aldicarb from two 
registrations. In the Federal Register notice of May 20, 2009 (74 FR 
23690) (FRL-8412-8), EPA published a cancellation order and granted the 
requested amendments to terminate certain uses in follow-up to the 
October 8, 2008 notice, including deletion of the sorghum uses for 
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registrations. EPA permitted persons other than the registrant to sell, 
distribute, or use the existing stocks until supplies are exhausted. 
Also, in the Federal Register notice of December 10, 2008 (73 FR 75105) 
(FRL-8393-7), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests by 
registrants to cancel certain product registrations, including the last 
aldicarb registration with sorghum use in the United States. In a 
letter to the registrant dated June 8, 2009, EPA cancelled the last 
aldicarb registration with sorghum use and permitted persons other than 
the registrant to sell, distribute, or use the existing stocks until 
supplies are exhausted. EPA believes that existing stocks regarding 
these three aldicarb registrations described herein are now exhausted. 
Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances for aldicarb in 40 
CFR 180.269(a) on sorghum, grain, bran; sorghum, grain, grain; and 
sorghum, grain, stover.
    3. Alternaria destruens strain 059. In the Federal Register of July 
24, 2009 (74 FR 36699) (FRL-8427-4), EPA published a list of 
cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual maintenance 
fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list included 
cancellation orders for the last active registrations for Alternaria 
destruens strain 059. There have been no active registrations for over 
5 years, and therefore the tolerance exemption for Alternaria destruens 
strain 059 is no longer needed and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA 
is proposing to revoke the tolerance exemption when used in or on all 
raw agricultural commodities for Alternaria destruens strain 059 in 40 
CFR 180.1256.
    4. Azinphos-methyl (AZM). In the Federal Register notice of August 
8, 2007 (72 FR 44511) (FRL-8134-7), EPA announced its receipt of 
voluntary requests by registrants to cancel all remaining AZM products 
registered for use in the United States by September 30, 2012. In the 
Federal Register notice of February 20, 2008 (73 FR 9328) (FRL-8349-8), 
as corrected on March 26, 2008 (73 FR 16006) (FRL-8355-1), EPA 
published a cancellation order in follow-up to the August 8, 2007 
notice, and granted the requested product cancellations for AZM. Among 
the AZM cancellations, EPA permitted distribution, sale, and use of 
existing stocks of the last AZM products (use on apples, blueberries, 
cherries, parsley, and pears) until September 30, 2012. On November 28, 
2012 (77 FR 70998) (FRL-9363-9), EPA modified the cancellation order of 
February 20, 2008 to permit use of existing stocks of the last AZM 
products (use on apples, blueberries, cherries, parsley, and pears) 
until September 30, 2013. Because existing stocks may no longer be 
used, the tolerances are no longer needed and should be revoked. 
Consequently, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances for AZM in 40 
CFR 180.154(a) on almond; almond, hulls; apple; blackberry; blueberry; 
boysenberry; Brussels sprouts; cherry; crabapple; loganberry; parsley, 
leaves; parsley, turnip rooted, roots; peach; pear; pistachio; plum, 
prune; quince; raspberry; and walnut. Also, EPA proposes to remove the 
AZM tolerance in 40 CFR 180.154(a) on cranberry which expired on 
December 31, 2012.
    5. Butylate. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.232 for residues 
of butylate all expired on March 23, 2013, EPA proposes to remove that 
section in its entirety.
    6. Cacodylic acid. Because the sole tolerance in 40 CFR 180.311 for 
cacodylic acid residues of concern expired on January 1, 2012, EPA 
proposes to remove that section in its entirety.
    7. Chloroneb. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.257 for 
chloroneb residues of concern all expired on April 16, 2012, EPA 
proposes to remove that section in its entirety.
    8. Clofencet. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.497 for residues 
of clofencet all expired on July 14, 2012, EPA proposes to remove that 
section in its entirety.
    9. Delta endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis variety San Diego 
encapsulated into killed Pseudomonas fluorescens. In the Federal 
Register of November 6, 2003 (68 FR 62785) (FRL-7331-3), EPA published 
a list of cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual 
maintenance fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list 
included cancellation orders for the last active registration for the 
delta endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis variety San Diego. There have 
been no active registrations for over eleven years, and therefore the 
tolerance exemption for them is no longer needed and should be revoked. 
Consequently, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerance exemption in or 
on all raw agricultural commodities for the delta endotoxin of Bacillus 
thuringiensis variety San Diego in 40 CFR 180.1108.
    10. 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxol-4-ol methylcarbamate. Because the 
two tolerances in 40 CFR 180.530 for residues of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-
benzodioxol-4-ol methylcarbamate expired on April 26, 2005, EPA 
proposes to remove that section in its entirety.
    11. Etridiazole (5-ethoxy-3-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole). 
In the Federal Register notice of November 20, 2013 (78 FR 69666) (FRL-
9902-40), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests by 
registrants to cancel certain product registrations, including the last 
etridiazole product registered for use on specific food commodities 
(barley, bean, corn, pea, peanut, safflower, sorghum, soybean, and 
wheat) in the United States. In the Federal Register notice of March 
13, 2014 (79 FR 14247) (FRL-9905-37), EPA published a cancellation 
order in follow-up to the November 20, 2013 notice and granted the 
requested product cancellations for etridiazole. EPA permitted the 
registrant to sell and distribute existing stocks of those etridiazole 
products until March 13, 2015 and persons other than the registrant to 
sell, distribute, or use the existing stocks until supplies are 
exhausted. EPA believes that existing stocks are likely to be exhausted 
by March 13, 2016. However, as explained in Unit II.C., EPA is 
proposing that the actions herein become effective 6 months after the 
date of publication of the final rule in the Federal Register. 
Consequently, EPA expects that the effective date of the final rule 
will occur after existing stocks are exhausted; i.e., after March 13, 
2016. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances for 
etridiazole (5-ethoxy-3-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole) in 40 CFR 
180.370(a) on barley, grain; barley, hay; corn, field, forage; corn, 
field, grain; corn, field, stover; corn, sweet, forage; corn, sweet, 
stover; peanut; peanut, hay; safflower, seed; sorghum, grain, forage; 
sorghum, grain, grain; vegetable, foliage of legume, group 7; 
vegetable, legume, group 6; wheat, forage; wheat, grain; and wheat, 
straw.
    12. Eucalyptus oil. Because time-limited tolerance exemptions in 40 
CFR 180.1241 for the use of the pesticide Eucalyptus oil on honey and 
honeycomb expired on June 30, 2007, EPA is proposing to remove them 
from 40 CFR 180.1241, and remove that section in its entirety.
    13. Fenarimol. In the Federal Register notice of February 22, 2012 
(77 FR 10516) (FRL-9336-4), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary 
requests by registrants to cancel certain product registrations, 
including the last fenarimol products registered for use on specific 
food commodities (apple, cherry, grape, hazelnut, hops, pear, and 
pecan) in the United States. In the Federal Register notice of May 2, 
2012 (77 FR 26004) (FRL-9347-4), EPA published a cancellation order in 
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notice and granted the requested product cancellations for fenarimol. 
EPA permitted the registrant to sell and distribute existing stocks of 
those fenarimol products until July 31, 2013 and persons other than the 
registrant to sell and distribute existing stocks through July 31, 
2015, and use the existing stocks until supplies are exhausted. EPA 
believes that existing stocks are likely to be exhausted by July 31, 
2016. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances for 
fenarimol in 40 CFR 180.421(a) on apple; apple, wet pomace; cattle, 
fat; cattle, kidney; cattle, meat; cattle, meat byproducts, except 
kidney; cherry, sweet; cherry, tart; goat, fat; goat, kidney; goat, 
meat; goat, meat byproducts, except kidney; grape; hazelnut; hop, dried 
cones; horse, fat; horse, kidney; horse, meat; horse, meat byproducts, 
except kidney; pear; pecan; sheep, fat; sheep, kidney; sheep, meat; and 
sheep, meat byproducts, except kidney; each with an expiration/
revocation date of July 31, 2016.
    Also, EPA is proposing to re-instate a footnote for the import 
tolerance on banana in 40 CFR 180.421(a), which was inadvertently 
removed on September 15, 2006 (71 FR 54423) (FRL-8077-9), as shown in 
the regulatory text at the end of this document.
    14. Flusilazole. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.630 for 
residues of flusilazole all expired on December 31, 2010, EPA proposes 
to remove that section in its entirety.
    15. Gentamicin. Because the sole tolerance in 40 CFR 180.642 for 
residues of gentamicin expired on December 31, 2010, EPA proposes to 
remove that section in its entirety.
    16. Imazamethabenz-methyl (2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-
imidazolin-2-yl)-p-toluate and methyl 6-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-
imidazolin-2-yl)-m-toluate). In the Federal Register notice of May 20, 
2014 (79 FR 28920) (FRL-9909-40), EPA announced its receipt of 
voluntary requests by registrants to cancel certain product 
registrations, including the last imazamethabenz-methyl products 
registered for use in or on food in the United States. In the Federal 
Register notice of August 6, 2014 (79 FR 45798) (FRL-9914-09), EPA 
published cancellation orders in follow-up to the May 20, 2014 notice, 
and granted the requested product cancellations for imazamethabenz-
methyl. EPA permitted the registrant to sell and distribute existing 
stocks of one of the last imazamethabenz-methyl products for use in or 
on food until August 6, 2015 and the other until December 31, 2015 (per 
the registrant's request). Persons other than the registrant were 
permitted to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks until supplies 
are exhausted. EPA believes that existing stocks are likely to be 
exhausted by December 31, 2016. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke 
the tolerances for imazamethabenz-methyl in 40 CFR 180.437 on barley, 
grain; barley, straw; sunflower, seed; wheat, grain; and wheat, straw; 
each with an expiration/revocation date of December 31, 2016, revise 
the section heading to imazamethabenz-methyl, and designate the 
existing introductory text as paragraph (a). In addition, in order to 
describe more clearly the measurement and scope or coverage of the 
tolerances, EPA is proposing to revise the text in newly designated 
paragraph (a) to read as set out in the proposed regulatory text at the 
end of this document. The revision would not substantively change the 
tolerance or, in any way, modify the permissible level of residues 
permitted by the tolerance.
    Also, in accordance with current Agency practice, EPA is proposing 
to revise 40 CFR 180.437 by adding separate paragraphs (b), (c), and 
(d), and reserving those sections for tolerances with section 18 
emergency exemptions, regional registrations, and indirect or 
inadvertent residues, respectively.
    17. Kaolin. Because the time-limited tolerance exemption in 40 CFR 
180.1180(a) for the use of the pesticide kaolin on crops (apples, 
apricots, bananas, beans, cane berries, citrus fruits, corn, cotton, 
cranberries, cucurbits, grapes, melons, nuts, ornamentals, peaches, 
peanuts, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, seed crops, small grains, 
soybeans, strawberries, sugar beets, and tomatoes) expired on December 
31, 1999, EPA proposes to remove that paragraph and proposes to revise 
40 CFR 180.1180(b) to 40 CFR 180.1180.
    18. Lagenidium giganteum. In the Federal Register of September 28, 
2011 (76 FR 60025) (FRL-8889-7), EPA published a notice which granted 
registrant-requested cancellations. That list included cancellation 
orders for the last active registrations for Lagenidium giganteum. The 
registrant was permitted to sell and distribute existing pesticide 
stocks until September 28, 2012. Persons other than the registrant were 
permitted to sell, distribute, and use existing stocks until 
exhaustion. EPA believes that existing stocks are exhausted; i.e., more 
than 2 years after the registrant was no longer permitted to sell and 
distribute them, and therefore the tolerance exemptions for them are no 
longer needed and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA is proposing to 
revoke the tolerance exemptions for residues in or on aspirated grain 
fractions; grass, forage; grass, hay; rice, grain; rice, straw; 
soybean, seed; soybean, forage; soybean, hay; and rice, wild, grain for 
Lagenidium giganteum in 40 CFR 180.1113.
    19. Methamidophos. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.315 for 
residues of methamidophos all expired, some on December 31, 2012 and 
others on December 31, 2013, EPA proposes to remove that section in its 
entirety.
    20. Methyl parathion. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.121 for 
residues of methyl parathion all expired on December 31, 2013, EPA 
proposes to remove that section in its entirety.
    21. Multiple active ingredients. In the Federal Register of October 
27, 2004 (69 FR 62666) (FRL-7683-7), EPA published a list of 
cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual maintenance 
fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list included 
cancellation orders for the last active registrations for the following 
pesticide active ingredients: Delta endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis 
variety kurstaki encapsulated into killed Pseudomonas fluorescens, 
Ampelomyces quisqualis isolate M10, Candida oleophila isolate I-182, 
and CryIA(c) and CryIC derived delta-endotoxins of Bacillus 
thuringiensis var. kurstaki encapsulated in killed Pseudomonas 
fluorescens, and the expression plasmid and cloning vector genetic 
constructs. They have had no active registrations for over ten years, 
and therefore the tolerance exemptions for them are no longer needed 
and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA is proposing to revoke the 
tolerance exemptions for the following: Delta endotoxin of Bacillus 
thuringiensis variety kurstaki in 40 CFR 180.1107, Ampelomyces 
quisqualis isolate M10 in 40 CFR 180.1131, Candida oleophila isolate I-
182 in 40 CFR 180.1144, and CryIA(c) and CryIC derived delta-endotoxins 
of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki encapsulated in killed 
Pseudomonas fluorescens, and the expression plasmid and cloning vector 
genetic constructs in 40 CFR 180.1154.
    22. Phosalone. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.263 for 
residues of phosalone all expired on September 30, 2013, EPA proposes 
to remove that section in its entirety.
    23. Pseudomonas fluorescens strain PRA-25. Because the temporary 
tolerance exemption in 40 CFR 180.1200 for the use of the pesticide 
Pseudomonas fluorescens strain PRA-25 on peas, snap beans, and sweet 
corn expired on July 31, 2001, EPA proposes to remove that section in 
its entirety.

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    24. Pseudozyma flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL. In the Federal Register 
of July 27, 2011 (76 FR 44907) (FRL-8879-8), EPA published a list of 
cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual maintenance 
fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list included 
cancellation orders for the last active registrations for Pseudozyma 
flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL. There have been no active registrations 
for over 3 years, and therefore the tolerance exemption for them is no 
longer needed and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA is proposing to 
revoke the tolerance exemption when used in or on all food commodities 
for Pseudozyma flocculosa strain PF-A22 UL in 40 CFR 180.1221.
    25. Pythium oligandrum DV 74. EPA is proposing in 40 CFR 180.1275 
to revise the section heading from ``Pythium'' to ``Pythium oligandrum 
DV 74'' and make minor grammatical, non-substantive revisions to the 
introductory text to read as set out in the proposed regulatory text at 
the end of this document.
    26. Tepraloxydim. In the Federal Register notice of May 20, 2014 
(79 FR 28920) (FRL-9909-40), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary 
requests by registrants to cancel certain product registrations, 
including the last tepraloxydim products registered for use in the 
United States. In the Federal Register notice of August 6, 2014 (79 FR 
45798) (FRL-9914-09), EPA published cancellation orders in follow-up to 
the May 20, 2014 notice, and granted the requested product 
cancellations for tepraloxydim. The registrant indicated to EPA that 
tepraloxydim products were never marketed in the United States since 
the time of first registration, and therefore provisions for them to 
sell and distribute existing stocks are not necessary. Persons other 
than the registrant were permitted by EPA to sell, distribute, or use 
existing stocks until supplies are exhausted. The registrant stated 
that the products will continue to be used in Canada through 2017 and 
requested that EPA maintain the existing tolerances through 2018 in 
order to avoid trade barriers of tepraloxydim-treated commodities such 
as canola and dried peas and beans. Consequently, EPA is proposing to 
revoke the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.573(a)(1) on cotton, undelinted 
seed; cotton, gin byproducts; flax, seed; grain, aspirated fraction; 
pea and bean, dried shelled, except soybean, subgroup 6C; soybean, 
seed; soybean, hulls; and sunflower subgroup 20B; each with an 
expiration/revocation date of December 31, 2018.
    Also, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances in 40 CFR 
180.573(a)(2) on cattle, fat; cattle, kidney; cattle, meat; cattle, 
meat byproducts, except kidney; egg; goat, fat; goat, kidney; goat, 
meat; goat, meat byproducts, except kidney; hog, fat; hog, kidney; hog, 
meat; hog, meat byproducts, except kidney; horse, fat; horse, kidney; 
horse, meat; horse, meat byproducts, except kidney; milk; poultry, fat; 
poultry, liver; poultry, meat; poultry, meat byproducts, except liver; 
sheep, fat; sheep, kidney; sheep, meat; and sheep, meat byproducts, 
except kidney; each with an expiration/revocation date of December 31, 
2018.
    In addition, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerance in 40 CFR 
180.573(c) on canola, seed with an expiration/revocation date of 
December 31, 2018.
    27. Thiacloprid. In the Federal Register notice of May 20, 2014 (79 
FR 28920) (FRL-9909-40), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary 
requests by registrants to cancel certain product registrations, 
including the last thiacloprid products registered for use in the 
United States. In the Federal Register notice of August 6, 2014 (79 FR 
45798) (FRL-9914-09), EPA published cancellation orders in follow-up to 
the May 20, 2014 notice, and granted the requested product 
cancellations for thiacloprid. EPA permitted the registrant to sell and 
distribute existing stocks of one of the last thiacloprid products 
until August 6, 2015 and the other until February 8, 2016 (per the 
registrant's request). Persons other than the registrant were permitted 
to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks until supplies are 
exhausted. EPA believes that existing stocks are likely to be exhausted 
by February 8, 2017. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke the 
tolerances for thiacloprid in 40 CFR 180.594(a) on apple, wet pomace; 
cattle, fat; cattle, kidney; cattle, liver; cattle, meat; cattle, meat 
byproducts; cherry subgroup 12-12A; cotton, gin byproducts; cotton, 
undelinted seed; fruit, pome, group 11; goat, fat; goat, kidney; goat, 
liver; goat, meat; goat, meat byproducts; horse, fat; horse, kidney; 
horse, liver; horse, meat; horse, meat byproducts; milk; peach subgroup 
12-12B; pepper; plum subgroup 12-12C; sheep, fat; sheep, kidney; sheep, 
liver; sheep, meat; sheep, meat byproducts; each with an expiration/
revocation date of February 8, 2017.
    28. Thiazopyr. In the Federal Register notice of June 13, 2012 (77 
FR 35379) (FRL-9351-7), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests 
by the registrants to cancel certain product registrations, including 
the last thiazopyr products registered for use on specific food 
commodities (grapefruit and orange) in the United States. In the 
Federal Register notice of September 12, 2012 (77 FR 56202) (FRL-9359-
1), EPA published a cancellation order in follow-up to the June 13, 
2012 notice and granted the requested product cancellations for 
thiazopyr. EPA permitted the registrant to sell and distribute existing 
stocks of those thiazopyr products until September 12, 2013 and persons 
other than the registrant to sell, distribute, and use existing stocks 
until supplies are exhausted. EPA believes that existing stocks are now 
exhausted. Therefore, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerances for 
thiazopyr in 40 CFR 180.496 on grapefruit and orange, sweet.
    29. Tralkoxydim. In the Federal Register notices of June 12, 2013 
(78 FR 35268) (FRL-9388-5) and August 21, 2013 (78 FR 51721) (FRL-9396-
5), EPA announced its receipt of voluntary requests by registrants to 
cancel certain product registrations, including the last tralkoxydim 
products registered for use in the United States. In the Federal 
Register notices of September 20, 2013 (78 FR 57850) (FRL-9396-3) and 
October 30, 2013 (78 FR 64938) (FRL-9403-2), EPA published cancellation 
orders in follow-up to the June 12, 2013 and August 21, 2013 notices, 
respectively, and granted the requested product cancellations for 
tralkoxydim. EPA permitted the registrant to sell and distribute 
existing stocks of those last tralkoxydim products until November 1, 
2014 and persons other than the registrant to sell, distribute, or use 
existing stocks until supplies are exhausted. EPA believes that 
existing stocks are likely to be exhausted by November 1, 2015. 
However, as explained in Unit II.C., EPA is proposing that the actions 
herein become effective 6 months after the date of publication of the 
final rule in the Federal Register. Consequently, EPA expects that the 
effective date of the final rule will occur after the existing stocks 
are exhausted; i.e., after November 1, 2015. Therefore, EPA is 
proposing to revoke the tolerances for tralkoxydim in 40 CFR 180.548(a) 
on barley, grain; barley, hay; barley, straw; wheat, forage; wheat, 
grain; wheat, hay; and wheat, straw.
    30. Tralomethrin. Because the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.422 for 
tralomethrin residues of concern all expired on July 9, 2013, EPA 
proposes to remove that section in its entirety.
    31. Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39. In the Federal Register of 
August 3, 2005 (70 FR 44637) (FRL-7726-4), EPA published a list of 
cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual maintenance 
fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list

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included cancellation orders for the last active registration for 
Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39. There have been no active 
registrations for over 9 years, and therefore the tolerance exemption 
for them is no longer needed and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA 
is proposing to revoke the tolerance exemption on all food commodities 
for Trichoderma harzianum strain T-39 in 40 CFR 180.1201.
    32. Zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain. In the Federal 
Register of July 28, 2010 (75 FR 44240) (FRL-8835-2), EPA published a 
list of cancellation orders issued for non-payment of the annual 
maintenance fee to keep pesticide registrations in effect. That list 
included cancellation orders for the last active registration for 
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain. There have been no active 
registrations for over 4 years, and therefore the tolerance exemption 
for them is no longer needed and should be revoked. Consequently, EPA 
is proposing to revoke the tolerance exemption when used in or on all 
raw cucurbits for Zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain in 40 CFR 
180.1279.

B. What is the agency's authority for taking this action?

    A ``tolerance'' represents the maximum level for residues of 
pesticide chemicals legally allowed in or on raw agricultural 
commodities and processed foods. Section 408 of FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a, 
authorizes the establishment of tolerances, exemptions from tolerance 
requirements, modifications in tolerances, and revocation of tolerances 
for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural 
commodities and processed foods. Without a tolerance or exemption, food 
containing pesticide residues is considered to be unsafe and therefore 
``adulterated'' under FFDCA section 402(a), 21 U.S.C. 342(a). Such food 
may not be distributed in interstate commerce, 21 U.S.C. 331(a). For a 
food-use pesticide to be sold and distributed, the pesticide must not 
only have appropriate tolerances under the FFDCA, but also must be 
registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide 
Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Food-use pesticides not registered in 
the United States must have tolerances in order for commodities treated 
with those pesticides to be imported into the United States.
    EPA's general practice is to propose revocation of tolerances for 
residues of pesticide active ingredients on crops for which FIFRA 
registrations no longer exist and on which the pesticide may therefore 
no longer be used in the United States. EPA has historically been 
concerned that retention of tolerances that are not necessary to cover 
residues in or on legally treated foods may encourage misuse of 
pesticides within the United States. Nonetheless, EPA will establish 
and maintain tolerances even when corresponding domestic uses are 
canceled if the tolerances, which EPA refers to as ``import 
tolerances,'' are necessary to allow importation into the United States 
of food containing such pesticide residues. However, where there are no 
imported commodities that require these import tolerances, the Agency 
believes it is appropriate to revoke tolerances for unregistered 
pesticides in order to prevent potential misuse.
    Furthermore, as a general matter, the Agency believes that 
retention of import tolerances not needed to cover any imported food 
may result in unnecessary restriction on trade of pesticides and foods. 
Under FFDCA section 408, a tolerance may only be established or 
maintained if EPA determines that the tolerance is safe based on a 
number of factors, including an assessment of the aggregate exposure to 
the pesticide and an assessment of the cumulative effects of such 
pesticide and other substances that have a common mechanism of 
toxicity. In doing so, EPA must consider potential contributions to 
such exposure from all tolerances. If the cumulative risk is such that 
the tolerances in aggregate are not safe, then every one of these 
tolerances is potentially vulnerable to revocation. Furthermore, if 
unneeded tolerances are included in the aggregate and cumulative risk 
assessments, the estimated exposure to the pesticide would be inflated. 
Consequently, it may be more difficult for others to obtain needed 
tolerances or to register needed new uses. To avoid potential trade 
restrictions, the Agency is proposing to revoke tolerances for residues 
on crops uses for which FIFRA registrations no longer exist, unless 
someone expresses a need for such tolerances. Through this proposed 
rule, the Agency is inviting individuals who need these import 
tolerances to identify themselves and the tolerances that are needed to 
cover imported commodities.
    Parties interested in retention of the tolerances should be aware 
that additional data may be needed to support retention. These parties 
should be aware that, under FFDCA section 408(f), if the Agency 
determines that additional information is reasonably required to 
support the continuation of a tolerance, EPA may require that parties 
interested in maintaining the tolerances provide the necessary 
information. If the requisite information is not submitted, EPA may 
issue an order revoking the tolerance at issue.

C. When do these actions become effective?

    EPA is proposing that the actions herein become effective 6 months 
after the date of publication of the final rule in the Federal 
Register. EPA is proposing this effective date for these actions to 
allow a reasonable interval for producers in exporting members of the 
World Trade Organization's (WTO's) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) 
Measures Agreement to adapt to the requirements of a final rule. With 
the exception of the proposed revocation of tolerances with expiration 
dates for fenarimol, imazamethabenz-methyl, tepraloxydim, and 
thiacloprid, the Agency believes that existing stocks of pesticide 
products labeled for the uses associated with the tolerances proposed 
for revocation have been completely exhausted and that treated 
commodities have cleared the channels of trade. Where EPA is proposing 
revocation with expiration dates for fenarimol, imazamethabenz-methyl, 
tepraloxydim, and thiacloprid, the Agency believes that this revocation 
date allows users to exhaust stocks and allows sufficient time for 
passage of treated commodities through the channels of trade. If you 
have comments regarding existing stocks and whether the effective date 
allows sufficient time for treated commodities to clear the channels of 
trade, please submit comments as described under SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION.
    Any commodities listed in this proposal treated with the pesticides 
subject to this proposal, and in the channels of trade following the 
tolerance revocations, shall be subject to FFDCA section 408(1)(5), as 
established by FQPA. Under this unit, any residues of these pesticides 
in or on such food shall not render the food adulterated so long as it 
is shown to the satisfaction of the Food and Drug Administration that:
    1. The residue is present as the result of an application or use of 
the pesticide at a time and in a manner that was lawful under FIFRA, 
and
    2. The residue does not exceed the level that was authorized at the 
time of the application or use to be present on the food under a 
tolerance or exemption from tolerance. Evidence to show that food was 
lawfully treated may include records that verify the dates when the 
pesticide was applied to such food.

III. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. 
tolerances with international standards whenever

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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 
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health 
Organization food standards program, and it is recognized as an 
international food safety standards-setting 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 etridiazole, 
imazamethabenz-methyl, tepraloxydim, thiazopyr, and tralkoxydim.
    The Codex has established MRLs for acephate, in or on various 
commodities, including beans, except broad bean and soya bean at 5 
milligrams/kilogram (mg/kg). The beans, except broad bean and soya bean 
MRL is different than the tolerance established for alidicarb on 
succulent bean in the United States because of a difference in use 
pattern and/or agricultural practice.
    The Codex has established MRLs for aldicarb, in or on various 
commodities, including sorghum at 0.1 mg/kg, which is covered by a 
current U.S. tolerance at a higher level than the MRL, and sorghum 
straw and fodder, dry at 0.5 mg/kg, which is the same as the U.S. 
tolerance. The sorghum MRL is different than the tolerance established 
for alidicarb in the United States because of a difference in use 
pattern and/or agricultural practice.
    The Codex has established MRLs for azinphos-methyl in or on various 
commodities, including almond hulls and blueberries at 5 m/kilogram 
(mg/kg), cherries, peach, and plums (including prunes) at 2 mg/kg, and 
walnuts at 0.3 mg/kg. These MRLs are the same as the tolerances 
established for azinphos-methyl in the United States.
    The Codex has established MRLs for azinphos-methyl, in or on 
various commodities, including almonds and apple at 0.05 mg/kg (which 
are covered by current U.S. tolerances at a higher level than the 
MRLs), and pear at 2 mg/kg. These MRLs are different than the 
tolerances established for azinphos-methyl in the United States because 
of differences in use patterns and/or agricultural practices.
    The Codex has established MRLs for fenarimol in or on various 
commodities, including cattle, liver at 0.05 mg/kg, cherries at 1 mg/
kg, hops, dry at 5 mg/kg, and pecan at 0.02 mg/kg. These MRLs are the 
same as the tolerances established for fenarimol in the United States.
    The Codex has established MRLs for fenarimol, in or on various 
commodities, including cattle kidney and cattle meat at 0.02 mg/kg; and 
grapes at 0.3 mg/kg. These MRLs are different than the tolerances 
established for fenarimol in the United States because of differences 
in use patterns and/or agricultural practices.
    The Codex has established MRLs for thiacloprid in or on various 
commodities, including cotton seed at 0.02 mg/kg, peppers, sweet at 1 
mg/kg, and stone fruits at 0.5 mg/kg (for U.S. tolerances on cherry 
subgroup and peach subgroup). These MRLs are the same as the tolerances 
established for thiacloprid in the United States.
    The Codex has established MRLs for thiacloprid, in or on various 
commodities, including milks at 0.05 mg/kg; pome fruits at 0.7 mg/kg, 
and stone fruits at 0.5 mg/kg (for U.S. tolerance on plum subgroup). 
These MRLs are different than the tolerances established for 
thiacloprid in the United States because of differences in use patterns 
and/or agricultural practices.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    In this proposed rule, EPA is proposing to revoke specific 
tolerances established under FFDCA section 408. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted this type of action (e.g., 
tolerance revocation for which extraordinary circumstances do not 
exist) from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this 
proposed rule has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866 
due to its lack of significance, this proposed 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). This proposed rule does not contain any 
information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), or impose any enforceable 
duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the 
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). Nor does 
it require any special considerations as required by Executive Order 
12898, entitled ``Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in 
Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 
16, 1994); or OMB review or any other Agency action under Executive 
Order 13045, entitled ``Protection of Children from Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This 
proposed rule 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 (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Pursuant to the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Agency previously 
assessed whether revocations of tolerances might significantly impact a 
substantial number of small entities and concluded that, as a general 
matter, these actions do not impose a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. This analysis was published in 
the Federal Register of December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66020) (FRL-5753-1), 
and was provided to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small 
Business Administration. Taking into account this analysis, and 
available information concerning the pesticides listed in this proposed 
rule, the Agency hereby certifies that this proposed rule will not have 
a significant negative economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. In a memorandum dated May 25, 2001, EPA determined that eight 
conditions must all be satisfied in order for an import tolerance or 
tolerance exemption revocation to adversely affect a significant number 
of small entity importers, and that there is a negligible joint 
probability of all eight conditions holding simultaneously with respect 
to any particular revocation. (This Agency document is available in the 
docket of this proposed rule). Furthermore, for the pesticides named in 
this proposed rule, the Agency knows of no extraordinary circumstances 
that exist as to the present proposed rule that would change EPA's 
previous analysis. Any comments about the Agency's determination should 
be submitted to the EPA along with comments on the proposed rule, and 
will be addressed prior to issuing a final rule. In addition, the 
Agency has determined that this proposed rule will not have a 
substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between the 
national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified 
in Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 43255, August 
10, 1999). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to develop an accountable 
process

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to ensure ``meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in 
the development of regulatory policies that have federalism 
implications.'' ``Policies that have federalism implications'' is 
defined in the Executive order to include regulations that have 
``substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.'' This 
proposed rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food 
handlers, and food retailers, not States. This proposed rule does not 
alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities 
established by Congress in the preemption provisions of FFDCA section 
408(n)(4). For these same reasons, the Agency has determined that this 
proposed rule does not have any ``tribal implications'' as described in 
Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). Executive 
Order 13175, requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure 
``meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of 
regulatory policies that have tribal implications.'' ``Policies that 
have tribal implications'' is defined in the Executive order to include 
regulations that have ``substantial direct effects on one or more 
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and 
the Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities 
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.'' This proposed rule 
will not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the 
relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on 
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, as specified in Executive Order 13175. 
Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 7, 2015.
Jack E. Housenger,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, it is proposed that 40 CFR chapter I be amended as 
follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.


Sec.  180.108  [Amended]

0
2. In Sec.  180.108, remove the entries for ``Bean, succulent'' from 
the tables in paragraphs (a)(1) and (3).


Sec. Sec.  180.121, 180.154, 180.232, 180.257, and 180.263   [Removed]

0
3. Remove Sec. Sec.  180.121, 180.154, 180.232, 180.257, and 180.263.


Sec.  180.269  [Amended]

0
4. In Sec.  180.269, remove the entries for ``Sorghum, grain, bran,'' 
``Sorghum, grain, grain,'' and ``Sorghum, grain, stover,'' from the 
table in paragraph (a).


Sec. Sec.  180.311 and 180.315   [Removed]

0
5. Remove Sec. Sec.  180.311 and 180.315.
0
6. In Sec.  180.370, revise the table in paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  180.370  5-Ethoxy-3-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole; 
tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Parts per
                        Commodity                             million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cotton, gin byproducts..................................             0.1
Cotton, undelinted seed.................................             0.1
Tomato..................................................            0.15
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
0
7. In Sec.  180.421, revise the table in paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  180.421  Fenarimol; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apple...................................             0.3         7/31/16
Apple, wet pomace.......................             0.3         7/31/16
Banana\1\...............................            0.25            None
Cattle, fat.............................            0.01         7/31/16
Cattle, kidney..........................            0.01         7/31/16
Cattle, meat............................            0.01         7/31/16
Cattle, meat byproducts, except kidney..            0.05         7/31/16
Cherry, sweet...........................             1.0         7/31/16
Cherry, tart............................             1.0         7/31/16
Goat, fat...............................            0.01         7/31/16
Goat, kidney............................            0.01         7/31/16
Goat, meat..............................            0.01         7/31/16
Goat, meat byproducts, except kidney....            0.05         7/31/16
Grape...................................             0.1         7/31/16
Hazelnut................................            0.02         7/31/16
Hop, dried cones........................             5.0         7/31/16
Horse, fat..............................            0.01         7/31/16
Horse, kidney...........................            0.01         7/31/16
Horse, meat.............................            0.01         7/31/16
Horse, meat byproducts, except kidney...            0.05         7/31/16
Pear....................................             0.1         7/31/16
Pecan...................................            0.02         7/31/16
Sheep, fat..............................            0.01         7/31/16
Sheep, kidney...........................            0.01         7/31/16
Sheep, meat.............................            0.01         7/31/16
Sheep, meat byproducts, except kidney...            0.05         7/31/16
Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9 \2\........            0.20            None
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ There are no U.S. registrations for bananas as of April 26, 1995.
\2\ There are no U.S. registrations for cucurbit vegetable group 9 as of
  August 27, 2010.


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* * * * *


Sec.  180.422  [Removed]

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8. Remove Sec.  180.422.
0
9. Revise Sec.  180.437 to read as follows:


Sec.  180.437  Imazamethabenz-methyl; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the 
herbicide imazamethabenz-methyl, including its metabolites and 
degradates, in or on the commodities in the table in this paragraph. 
Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in this paragraph is to 
be determined by measuring only imazamethabenz-methyl (methyl 2-[4,5-
dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-4-
methylbenzoate) or (methyl 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-
oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-methylbenzoate), as the sum of its para- and 
meta-isomers in or on the commodity.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barley, grain...........................            0.10        12/31/16
Barley, straw...........................            2.00        12/31/16
Sunflower, seed.........................            0.10        12/31/16
Wheat, grain............................            0.10        12/31/16
Wheat, straw............................            2.00        12/31/16
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved]
    (c) Tolerances with regional registrations. [Reserved]
    (d) Indirect or inadvertent residues. [Reserved]


Sec. Sec.  180.496, 180.497, 180.530, and 180.548   [Removed]

0
10. Remove Sec. Sec.  180.496, 180.497, 180.530, and 180.548.
0
11. In Sec.  180.573, revise the table in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), 
and (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  180.573  Tepraloxydim; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * * (1) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cotton, undelinted seed.................             0.2        12/31/18
Cotton, gin byproducts..................             3.0        12/31/18
Flax, seed..............................            0.10        12/31/18
Grain, aspirated fraction...............          1200.0        12/31/18
Pea and bean, dried shelled, except                 0.10        12/31/18
 soybean, subgroup 6C \1\...............
Soybean, seed...........................             6.0        12/31/18
Soybean, hulls..........................             8.0        12/31/18
Sunflower subgroup 20B \1\..............            0.20        12/31/18
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ There are no U.S. registrations for commodities in this subgroup.

    (2) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cattle, fat.............................            0.15        12/31/18
Cattle, kidney..........................            0.50        12/31/18
Cattle, meat............................            0.20        12/31/18
Cattle, meat, byproducts, except kidney.            0.20        12/31/18
Egg.....................................            0.20        12/31/18
Goat, fat...............................            0.15        12/31/18
Goat, kidney............................            0.50        12/31/18
Goat, meat..............................            0.20        12/31/18
Goat, meat, byproducts, except kidney...            0.20        12/31/18
Hog, fat................................            0.15        12/31/18
Hog, kidney.............................            0.50        12/31/18
Hog, meat...............................            0.20        12/31/18
Hog, meat, byproducts, except kidney....            0.20        12/31/18
Horse, fat..............................            0.15        12/31/18
Horse, kidney...........................            0.50        12/31/18
Horse, meat.............................            0.20        12/31/18
Horse, meat, byproducts, except kidney..            0.20        12/31/18
Milk....................................            0.10        12/31/18
Poultry, fat............................            0.30        12/31/18
Poultry, liver..........................            1.00        12/31/18
Poultry, meat...........................            0.20        12/31/18
Poultry, meat byproducts, except liver..            0.20        12/31/18
Sheep, fat..............................            0.15        12/31/18

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Sheep, kidney...........................            0.50        12/31/18
Sheep, meat.............................            0.20        12/31/18
Sheep, meat byproducts, except kidney...            0.20        12/31/18
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Canola, seed............................            0.50        12/31/18
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
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12. In Sec.  180.594, revise the table in paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  180.594  Thiacloprid; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration/
                Commodity                    Parts per      revocation
                                              million          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apple, wet pomace.......................            0.60          2/8/17
Cattle, fat.............................           0.020          2/8/17
Cattle, kidney..........................           0.050          2/8/17
Cattle, liver...........................            0.15          2/8/17
Cattle, meat............................           0.030          2/8/17
Cattle, meat byproducts.................           0.050          2/8/17
Cherry subgroup 12-12A..................             0.5          2/8/17
Cotton, gin byproducts..................            11.0          2/8/17
Cotton, undelinted seed.................           0.020          2/8/17
Fruit, pome, group 11...................            0.30          2/8/17
Goat, fat...............................           0.020          2/8/17
Goat, kidney............................           0.050          2/8/17
Goat, liver.............................            0.15          2/8/17
Goat, meat..............................           0.030          2/8/17
Goat, meat byproducts...................           0.050          2/8/17
Horse, fat..............................           0.020          2/8/17
Horse, kidney...........................           0.050          2/8/17
Horse, liver............................            0.15          2/8/17
Horse, meat.............................           0.030          2/8/17
Horse, meat byproducts..................           0.050          2/8/17
Milk....................................           0.030          2/8/17
Peach subgroup 12-12B...................             0.5          2/8/17
Pepper..................................             1.0          2/8/17
Peach subgroup 12-12C...................            0.05          2/8/17
Sheep, fat..............................           0.020          2/8/17
Sheep, kidney...........................           0.050          2/8/17
Sheep, liver............................            0.15          2/8/17
Sheep, meat.............................           0.030          2/8/17
Sheep, meat byproducts..................           0.050          2/8/17
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Sec.  Sec.  180.630, 180.642, 180.1107, 180.1108, 180.1113, 180.1131, 
180.1144, and 180.1154   [Removed]

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13. Remove Sec.  Sec.  180.630, 180.642, 180.1107, 180.1108, 180.1113, 
180.1131, 180.1144, and 180.1154.
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14. Revise Sec.  180.1180 to read as follows:


Sec.  180.1180  Kaolin; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance.

    Kaolin is exempted from the requirement of a tolerance for residues 
when used on or in food commodities to aid in the control of insects, 
fungi, and bacteria (food/feed use).


Sec.  Sec.  180.1200, 180.1201, 180.1221, 180.1241, and 
180.1256  [Removed]

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15. Remove Sec. Sec.  180.1200, 180.1201, 180.1221, 180.1241, and 
180.1256.
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16. Revise Sec.  180.1275 to read as follows:


Sec.  180.1275  Pythium oligandrum DV 74; exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance.

    An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established on 
all food/feed commodities for residues of Pythium oligandrum DV 74 when 
the pesticide is used on food crops.


Sec.  180.1279  [Removed]

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17. Remove Sec.  180.1279.

[FR Doc. 2015-17628 Filed 7-21-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P