[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 166 (Wednesday, August 26, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52601-52602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18711]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0751; FRL-10012-61]
Pesticide Registration Review; Interim Decisions for Several
Pesticides; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's interim
registration review decisions for the following chemicals: 2,4-DP-p,
Aliphatic alcohols C6-C16, Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (ABS), Bacillus
pumilus, Bromacil, Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS), Fatty Acid Monoesters
with Glycerol or Propanediol, Harpin Proteins, Linuron, Pyroxsulam,
Thiencarbazone-methyl (TCM).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
Does this action apply to me?
This action is directed to the public in general and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry;
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the pesticide specific contact person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information, contact: The
Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest identified in the
Table in Unit IV.
For general information on the registration review program,
contact: Melanie Biscoe, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 305-7106; email address: biscoe.melanie@epa.gov.
II. Background
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide
registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the
statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform
its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human
health or the environment. As part of the registration review process,
the Agency has completed interim decisions for all pesticides listed in
the Table in Unit IV. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
III. Authority
EPA is conducting its registration review of the chemicals listed
in the Table in Unit IV pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural
Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C.
Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the
registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under
FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only
if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA
section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used in accordance with
widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must
perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on
the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the
environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the
use of a pesticide in or on food.
IV. What action is the Agency taking?
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58, this notice announces the availability
of EPA's interim registration review decisions for the pesticides shown
in the following table. The interim registration review decisions are
supported by rationales included in the docket established for each
chemical.
Table--Registration Review Interim Decisions Being Issued
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Chemical review manager and
Registration review case name and No. Docket ID No. contact information
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2,4-DP-p Case Number 0294............ EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0726 Ana Pinto, pinto.ana@epa.gov,
(703) 347-8421.
Aliphatic alcohols, C6-C16, Case EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0261 Susanne Cerrelli,
Number 4004. cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov,
(703) 308-8077.
Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (ABS), Case EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0097 Erin Dandridge,
Number 4006. dandridge.erin@epa.gov,
(703) 347-0185.
Bacillus pumilus, Case Number 6015... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0857 Susanne Cerrelli,
cerrelli.susanne@epa.gov,
(703) 308-8077.
Bromacil, Case Number 0041........... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0445 Ana Pinto, pinto.ana@epa.gov,
(703) 347-8421.
Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS), Case EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0488 Rachel Eberius,
Number 7454. eberius.rachel@epa.gov,
(703) 347-0492.
Fatty Acid Monoesters with Glycerol EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0353 Bibiana Oe,
or Propanediol, Case Number 6016. oe.bibiana@epa.gov, (703)
347-8162.
Harpin Proteins, Case Number 6010.... EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0641 Michael Glikes,
glikes.michael@epa.gov,
(703) 305-6231.
Linuron, Case Number 0047............ EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0228 Rachel Eberius,
eberius.rachel@epa.gov,
(703) 347-0492.
Pyroxsulam, Case Number 7275......... EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0035 Srijana Shrestha,
shrestha.srijana@epa.gov,
(703) 305-6471.
Thiencarbazone-methyl (TCM), Case EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0481 Matthew B. Khan,
Number 7276. khan.matthew@epa.gov, (703)
347-8613.
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The proposed interim registration review decisions for the
chemicals in the table above were posted to the docket and the public
was invited to submit any comments or new information. EPA addressed
the comments or information received during the 60-day comment period
for the proposed interim decisions in the discussion for each pesticide
listed in the table. Comments from the 60-day comment period that were
received may
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or may not have affected the Agency's interim decision. Pursuant to 40
CFR 155.58(c), the registration review case docket for the chemicals
listed in the Table will remain open until all actions required in the
interim decision have been completed.
Background on the registration review program is provided at:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
Dated: July 28, 2020.
Mary Reaves,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2020-18711 Filed 8-25-20; 8:45 am]
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