Friday, September 11, 2009

Environmental Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 175, September 11, 2009

 
Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 175
Friday, September 11, 2009
 
 
There are 5 announcements in this issue
 
    1. TOXICS - FR. EPA. Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances
 
    2. TOXICS - FR. EPA. Azinphos-methyl, Disulfoton, Esfenvalerate, Ethylene oxide, Fenvalerate, et al.; Tolerance Actions
 
    3. TOXICS - PR. EPA. Elemental Mercury Used in Flow Meters, Natural Gas Manometers, and Pyrometers; Proposed Significant New Use Rule
 
    4. DRINK - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Renewal of the Information Collection Request for Contaminant Occurrence Data in Support of EPA's Third Six-Year Review of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; EPA ICR No. 2231.02, OMB Control No. 2040-01
 
    5. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request
  
CODES USED:  THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.  

REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES:  AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES  - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT -  Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
 

ANNOUNCEMENT 1


Subject: TOXICS - FR. EPA. Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances
 
[Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)]
[Rules and Regulations]              
[Page 46683-46689]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0352; FRL-8430-4]

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues
of saflufenacil and its metabolites and degradates in or on various
plant and livestock commodities. BASF Corporation requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective September 11, 2009. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 10, 2009,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0352. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov
. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Montague, Registration
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (703) 305-1243; e-mail address:
montague.kathryn@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2


Subject: TOXICS - FR. EPA. Azinphos-methyl, Disulfoton, Esfenvalerate, Ethylene oxide, Fenvalerate, et al.; Tolerance Actions
 
[Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)]
[Rules and Regulations]              
[Page 46689-46699]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0834; FRL-8426-2]

Azinphos-methyl, Disulfoton, Esfenvalerate, Ethylene oxide,
Fenvalerate, et al.; Tolerance Actions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is revoking certain tolerances for the fungicides
prothioconazole and thiabendazole; the herbicide primisulfuron-methyl;
and the insecticides azinphos-methyl, disulfoton, esfenvalerate,
fenvalerate, and phosalone; the plant growth regulator 1-
naphthaleneacetic acid; and the antimicrobial/insecticidal agent
ethylene oxide. Also, EPA is modifying certain tolerances for the
insecticides disulfoton, esfenvalerate, and phosmet; and the plant
growth regulator 1-naphthaleneacetic. In addition, EPA is establishing
new tolerances for the insecticides disulfoton, esfenvalerate, and
phosmet; and the antimicrobial/insecticidal agent ethylene oxide and
ethylene chlorohydrin (a reaction product formed during the fumigation/
sterilization process). The regulatory actions finalized in this
document are in follow-up to the Agency's reregistration program under
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and
tolerance reassessment program under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), section 408(q).

DATES: This regulation is effective September 11, 2009. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 10, 2009,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0834. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov
. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on
the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Nevola, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8037; e-mail
address: nevola.joseph@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 3


Subject: TOXICS - PR. EPA. Elemental Mercury Used in Flow Meters, Natural Gas Manometers, and Pyrometers; Proposed Significant New Use Rule
 
[Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)]
[Proposed Rules]              
[Page 46707-46714]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0483; FRL-8432-3]
RIN 2070-AJ36

Elemental Mercury Used in Flow Meters, Natural Gas Manometers,
and Pyrometers; Proposed Significant New Use Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY:  EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under
section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for
elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6) for use in flow meters, natural
gas manometers, and pyrometers, except for use in these articles when
they are in service as of the effective date of the final rule. This
action would require persons who intend to manufacture (including
import) or process elemental mercury for an activity that is designated
as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least
90 days before commencing that activity. Persons subject to the
provisions of this proposed rule would not be exempt from significant
new use reporting if they import into the United States or process
elemental mercury as part of an article. The required notification
would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use
and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 10, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0483, by one of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
    Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0483. The DCO is open from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are
only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.   

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov
.
     For technical information contact: Peter Gimlin, National Program
Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Office
of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (202) 566-0515; e-mail address: gimlin.peter@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 4


Subject: DRINK - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Renewal of the Information Collection Request for
Contaminant Occurrence Data in Support of EPA's Third Six-Year Review of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; EPA ICR No. 2231.02, OMB Control No. 2040-01
 
[Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)]
[Notices]              
[Page 46765-46767]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0019; FRL-8955-8]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Renewal of the Information Collection Request for
Contaminant Occurrence Data in Support of EPA's Third Six-Year Review
of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; EPA ICR No. 2231.02,
OMB Control No. 2040-01

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is
scheduled to expire on February 28, 2010. Before submitting the ICR to
OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific
aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 10, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OW-2005-0019 by one of the following methods:
    www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
    Mail: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency,
Mailcode: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room, EPA
Headquarters West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours
of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.   

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shari Bauman, Office of Ground Water
and Drinking Water, Standards and Risk Management Division,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. (MC
4607M), Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-0293.

 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 5


Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request
 
[Federal Register: September 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 175)]
[Notices]              
[Page 46767-46769]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0192; FRL-8435-2]

Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application;
Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application 56228-
EUP-UN from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requesting an experimental use permit
(EUP) for the chemical Mammalian Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH).
The Agency has determined that the permit may be of regional and
national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a),
the Agency is soliciting comments on this application.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0192, by one of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
    Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington,VA. Deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The
Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.   

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Autumn Metzger, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 305-5314; e-mail address: metzger.autumn@epa.gov.
 
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