[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-7369] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 30, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 180 [PP 9F3798/R2047; FRL-4762-6] RIN No. 2070-AB78 Pesticide Tolerance for Lactofen (1-(Carboethoxy)Ethyl-5-(2- Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy)-2-Nitrobenzoate) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the herbicide lactofen (1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its metabolites containing the diphenyl ether linkage on the raw agricultural commodity (RAC) cottonseed at 0.05 part per million (ppm) to December 31, 1995. This regulation was requested by Valent U.S.A. Corp. and continues the maximum permissible level for residues of the herbicide in or on this RAC. EFFECTIVE DATE: This time-limited regulation becomes effective on March 30, 1994. ADDRESSES: Written objections and requests for a hearing, identified by the document control number, [PP 9F3798/R2047], may be submitted to: Hearing Clerk (1900), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 3708, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. A copy of any objections and hearing requests filed with the Hearing Clerk should be identified by the document control number and submitted to: Public Response and Program Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. In person, bring copy of objections and hearing requests to: Rm. 1132, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202. Fees accompanying objections shall be labeled ``Tolerance Petition Feeds'' and forwarded to: EPA Headquarters Accounting Operations Branch, OPP (Tolerance Fees), P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Joanne I. Miller, Product Manager (PM 23), Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 255, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-305-7830. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a time-limited tolerance in the Federal Register of June 14, 1990 (55 FR 24084), under section 408(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(e)) for residues of the herbicide lactofen 1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its associated metabolites containing the diphenyl ether linkage on the raw agricultural commodity (RAC) cottonseed at 0.05 part per million (ppm). This tolerance was requested by Valent U.S.A. Corp. (formerly Chevron Chemical Co.), 1333 N. California Blvd., P.O. Box 8025, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8025, and establishes the maximum permissible level for residues of the herbicide in or on this RAC. This tolerance was issued as a time-limited tolerance because EPA required additional information on a cottonseed processing study and required animal metabolism studies. EPA's review of the processing study resulted in a preliminary determination that concentration does not occur in processed food, but additional information on the study was required to confirm that determination. Information was submitted, and the determination was confirmed. The animal metabolism studies were required to determine the likelihood of secondary residues in meat, fat, milk, poultry, and eggs. The animal metabolism studies were received at the Agency in September 1992 and placed into review. The Agency completed an evaluation of the animal metabolism studies in March 1993 and concluded that the nature of the residue in animals was tentatively adequately understood. For the purposes of this tolerance with an expiration date, the Agency determined that finite residues in animal commodities would be minimal from the use of lactofen on cotton, based on results of metabolism studies. However, for the proposed permanent tolerance, additional information was required. This included the following: (1) Further characterization of metabolites from animal metabolism studies; (2) Independent Method Evaluation and EPA Method Validation of the proposed analytical methodology if tolerances on animal commodities are required; (3) a ruminant feeding study; (4) An Independent Method Validation and EPA Method Validation of revised analytical methodology for cottonseed; and (5) revised product labeling. Information was submitted in September 1993 and, with the exception of the revised Section B which has undergone preliminary evaluation, are pending review by the Agency. Since Agency review has not been completed, it is inappropriate to establish a permanent tolerance at this time. Nevertheless, the Agency believes that the existing data support an extension of the time-limited tolerance to December 31, 1995. The data considered in support of the time-limited tolerance can be identified in the June 14, 1990 (55 FR 24084) Federal Register. There are no pending regulatory actions against the registration of this pesticide. The pesticide is useful for the purpose for which this tolerance is sought. Adequate analytical methodology (gas chromatography) is available for enforcement purposes. Prior to its publication in the Pesticide Analytical Manual, Vol. II, the enforcement methodology is being made available in the interim to anyone who is interested in pesticide residue enforcement when requested from: By mail, Calvin Furlow, Public Response and Program Resource Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Crystal Mall #2, Rm. 1128, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202, (703)-305-5805. Based on the information cited above, the Agency has determined the tolerance established by amending 40 CFR part 180 would protect the public health. Therefore, the tolerance is continued as set forth below. Any person adversely affected by this regulation may, within 30 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register, file written objections and/or request a hearing with the Hearing Clerk, at the address given above (40 CFR 178.20). A copy of the objections and/ or hearing requests filed with the Hearing Clerk should be submitted to the OPP docket for this rulemaking. The objections submitted must specify the provisions of the regulation deemed objectionable and the grounds for the objections (40 CFR 178.25). Each objection must be accompanied by the fee prescribed by 40 CFR 180.33(i). If a hearing is requested, the objections must include a statement of the factual issue(s) on which a hearing is requested, the requestor's contentions on such issues, and a summary of any evidence relied upon by the objector (40 CFR 178.27). A request for a hearing will be granted if the Administrator determines that the material submitted shows the following: There is a genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is a reasonable possibility that available evidence identified by the requestor would, if established, resolve one or more of such issues in favor of the requestor, taking into account uncontested claims or facts to the contrary; and resolution of the factual issue(s) in the manner sought by the requestor would be adequate to justify the action requested (40 CFR 178.32). Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the requirements of the Executive Order. Under section 3(f), the order defines a ``significant regulatory action'' as an action that is likely to result in a rule: (1) Having an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or adversely and materially affecting a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities (also referred to as ``eonomically significant''); (2) creating serious inconsistency or otherwise interfering with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially altering the budgetary impacts of entitlement, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raising novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in this Executive Order. Pursuant to the terms of the Executive Order, EPA has determined that this rule is not ``significant'' and is therefore not subject to OMB review. Pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164, 5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Administrator has determined that regulations establishing new tolerances or raising tolerance levels or establishing exemptions from tolerance requirements do not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. A certification statement to this effect was published in the Federal Register of May 4, 1981 (46 FR 24950). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 21, 1994. Susan H. Wayland, Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. Therefore, 40 CFR part 180 is amended as follows: 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a and 371. 2. In Sec. 180.432, by revising paragraph (b), to read as follows: Sec. 180.432 Lacotfen; tolerances for residues. * * * * * (b) A time-limited tolerance, set to expire December 31, 1993, is extended for 2 years and will now expire December 31, 1995, for residues of the herbicide lactofen, 1-(carboethoxy)ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4- (trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate) and its metabolites containing the diphenyl ether linkage in or on the following raw agricultural commodity: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parts per Commodity million ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cottonseed................................................. 0.05 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 94-7369 Filed 3-29-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F