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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 99253-99257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28976]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0520; FRL-12406-01-OCSPP]

Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Decisions for Several 
Pesticides; Notice of Availability and Request for Comment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and solicits 
comments on EPA's proposed decisions for the following pesticides: 
alpha methyl mannoside; Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297; Pepino 
mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906; and sheep fat. EPA is proposing 
that no further review is necessary for these pesticides at this time 
based on its previous determinations that these pesticides meet the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) standard 
for registration.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the registration review 
case name and number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in 
Table 1 of Unit II., through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://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. Additional instructions on 
commenting and visiting the docket, along with more information about 
dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide-specific information, 
contact: The Chemical Review Manager for the pesticide of interest 
identified in Table 1 of Unit II.
    For general information on the registration review program, 
contact: Jeannine Kausch, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention 
Division (7511M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 566-1533; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. 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, EPA 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 Chemical Review Manager identified in Table 1 of Unit II.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Consistent with 40 CFR 155.46, this notice announces the 
availability of EPA's proposed registration review decisions for the 
pesticides shown in Table 1 and opens a 60-day public comment period on 
these proposed decisions. The proposed decisions for the pesticides and 
their associated rationale follow in Unit IV.

      Table 1--Proposed Registration Review Decisions Being Issued
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                                           Chemical review manager and
 Registration review case name and No.         contact information
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Alpha Methyl Mannoside; Case Number      James Parker,
 6332.                                    [email protected], (202)
                                          566-1594.
Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297;   Joseph Mabon,
 Case Number 6534.                        [email protected], (202)
                                          566-1535.
Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2,         Joseph Mabon,
 isolate 1906; Case Number 6528.          [email protected], (202)
                                          566-1535.
Sheep Fat; Case Number 6339............  James Parker,
                                          [email protected], (202)
                                          566-1594.
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III. Registration Review Background

    Section 3(g) of the FIFRA requires EPA to periodically review 
registered pesticides 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. See 7 U.S.C. 136a(g); 40 CFR 
155.40(a). Through its registration review program, EPA reevaluates 
each pesticide's registration based on current scientific and other 
knowledge about the pesticide, including its effects on human health 
and the environment, taking into consideration any changes in law, 
regulations, or policy since the last review. EPA has promulgated 
regulations governing the registration review process in 40 CFR part 
155, subpart C.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.46, EPA may decide that registration review 
is complete and additional review is not needed for certain pesticides. 
That regulation provides the following: ``The Agency may determine that 
there is no need to reconsider a previous decision that a pesticide 
satisfies the standard of registration in FIFRA. In such cases, instead 
of establishing a pesticide registration review case docket as 
described in Sec.  155.50, the Agency may propose that, based on its 
determination that a pesticide meets the FIFRA standard for 
registration, no further review will be necessary. In such 
circumstances, the Agency will publish a notice in the Federal Register 
announcing the availability of the proposed decision and provide a 
comment period of at least 60 calendar days. The Agency will publish a 
notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of a final 
version of the decision, an explanation of any changes to the proposed 
decision and its response to any comments. The date of the final notice 
of availability would be used as the date of the latest registration

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review for the purpose of scheduling subsequent registration reviews.''
    When EPA promulgated the procedural regulations for registration 
review in 2006 (published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2006 (71 
FR 45720) (FRL-8080-4)), the Agency explained that ``[t]he purpose of 
this provision [section 155.46] is to give the Agency flexibility to 
not schedule a pesticide for registration review if the pesticide has 
such low toxicity, exposure, or risk that another review would not 
change the Agency's position and would not be an effective use of 
resources. The Agency may also use this provision for a pesticide that 
has recently undergone a comprehensive review. In proposed decisions 
issued under Sec.  155.46, the Agency generally would explain why it 
believes that no additional review is necessary and reference, as 
appropriate, publicly available documentation to support the Agency's 
position.''
    As stated in section 155.46, the final notice serves as the date 
for the registration review cycle for the specified pesticide(s) and is 
used for purposes of scheduling the next registration review under 
FIFRA section 3(g). The next round of registration review for any 
chemical that goes through the 40 CFR 155.46 process would need to be 
completed within 15 years after the final determination.

IV. EPA's Proposed Decisions

    EPA has determined that the pesticides identified in Table 1 of 
Unit II. (alpha methyl mannoside; Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 
1297; Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906; and sheep fat) 
present very low toxicity, exposure, and risks to human health and the 
environment. No human health or environmental incidents have been 
reported since the registration of the first products containing these 
pesticides. Additionally, each of the listed pesticides underwent a 
comprehensive review during the registration of products containing 
those pesticides, in which EPA concluded that the products met the 
FIFRA standard for registration. No changes in use pattern, exposure, 
or toxicity have occurred, no new data have become available, and no 
other data have been identified since the first products containing 
these pesticides were registered that would result in changes in the 
risk profile of the pesticides. Accordingly, the Agency has determined 
that there is no need to reconsider those previous decisions. Since 
another review would not change the Agency's position and would not be 
an effective use of resources, EPA is proposing that further review is 
unnecessary at this time and that the registration review for alpha 
methyl mannoside; Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297; Pepino mosaic 
virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906; and sheep fat be completed. The 
specific proposed decision for each pesticide is described below.

A. Alpha Methyl Mannoside (Case Number 6332)

    Alpha methyl mannoside is a naturally occurring mannoside 
carbohydrate present in a variety of plant-based foods in the form of 
mannose polymers. As a pesticide, it is used as a plant regulator to 
increase growth in a variety of plants such as vegetable, fruit, 
peanut, and bulb and root crops; ornamentals, potted plants, bedding 
plants, and cut flowers in greenhouses; and turfgrass.
    EPA has determined its previous decision for two products 
containing alpha methyl mannoside does not need to be reconsidered. 
That decision document and supporting documents are posted to docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0419 on https://www.regulations.gov. As stated in that document, EPA determined that 
use of the pesticide would not cause unreasonable adverse effects to 
human health or the environment, based primarily on the low toxicity 
and exposure expected from the pesticide as described below:
    1. FIFRA--Human Health Risk. The database of studies required to 
support the assessment of risk to human health of alpha methyl 
mannoside is complete. EPA does not expect dietary (food and drinking 
water) or other non-occupational risks from use of alpha methyl 
mannoside as an active ingredient in pesticide products. Data 
demonstrated that alpha methyl mannoside is of low toxicity through all 
routes of exposure, and no toxicological endpoints have been 
identified. No risks of concern are expected from occupational 
exposures when used according to label directions. Residues of alpha 
methyl mannoside are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance in or 
on all raw agricultural commodities under 40 CFR 180.1352. The 
pesticide is of low risk to humans (including pesticide handlers and 
people exposed post-application) due to both low toxicity and exposure. 
No additional risk assessments are needed.
    2. FIFRA--Ecological Risk. No risks of concern were identified in 
the previous ecological assessment. Risks of concern are not 
anticipated to birds, mammals, freshwater fish, aquatic invertebrates, 
nontarget plants, or nontarget insects (including honey bees) from the 
pesticidal use of alpha methyl mannoside as a plant regulator to 
increase growth. Since the products were registered, there has been no 
change in use patterns that would prompt reevaluation of risk. The 
pesticide is of low risk to nontarget species due to both low toxicity 
and exposure. No additional risk assessments are needed.
    3. 155.46 Proposal. EPA has determined that the products containing 
alpha methyl mannoside satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration. The 
pesticide is of such low toxicity, exposure, and risk that additional 
review would not be an effective use of Agency resources. All 
applicable data requirements have been satisfied. There have been no 
changes in use pattern, exposure, or toxicity since the first products 
containing this pesticide were registered, nor have any new data been 
identified that would result in changes in the risk profile of the 
pesticide. In addition, no human health or environmental incidents have 
been reported since the registration of the first products containing 
this pesticide. Finally, EPA is not aware of any changes in law, 
regulation, or policy in relation to this pesticide that need to be 
considered at this time. Therefore, EPA is proposing that no further 
review of alpha methyl mannoside is necessary and registration review 
can be completed at this time because the pesticide continues to meet 
the FIFRA registration standard.
    4. Other Actions.
    i. Endangered Species Act (ESA). EPA is making a ``May Affect, Not 
Likely to Adversely Affect'' determination for listed plants for 
products containing alpha methyl mannoside because (1) there is 
potential for beneficial effects to listed plants within the spray 
drift zone due to alpha methyl mannoside's effect as a plant regulator, 
and (2) EPA does not expect any contemporaneous adverse effects to 
listed species based on low toxicity and limited environmental 
exposure. This potential for beneficial effects is based on alpha 
methyl mannoside's mode of action, and EPA has determined that any such 
effects are likely to be negligible. EPA is developing an assessment to 
support informal consultation under ESA section 7(a)(2) for the 
products that contain active ingredients with the potential for 
beneficial effects, including alpha methyl mannoside. EPA will complete 
this informal consultation before or concurrent with issuing a final 
registration review decision for alpha methyl mannoside.

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    ii. The Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). Because the 
available data indicate that the substance is not anticipated to 
produce any effect in humans similar to an effect produced by a 
naturally occurring estrogen, EPA intends to seek consensus from its 
internal peer review process to determine whether an exemption from the 
requirements of the EDSP under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
(FFDCA) section 408(p)(4) is appropriate. If so, EPA will issue that 
exemption before or concurrent with issuing a final registration review 
decision for alpha methyl mannoside.

B. Duddingtonia Flagrans Strain IAH 1297 (Case Number 6534)

    Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 is an animal feed-through 
fungal pesticide that forms filamentous structures that trap/kill 
nematodes in manure. This limits the presence of parasitic nematodes in 
pastureland, thereby reducing the cycle of nematode infection in 
grazing animals.
    EPA has determined that its previous registration decision for two 
products containing Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 does not need 
to be reconsidered. That decision document and supporting documents are 
posted to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0276 on https://www.regulations.gov. As stated in that document, EPA determined that 
use of the pesticide would not cause unreasonable adverse effects to 
human health or the environment, based primarily on the low toxicity/
pathogenicity and exposure expected from the pesticide as described 
below:
    1. FIFRA--Human Health Risk. The toxicology database required to 
support the assessment of risk to human health is complete and 
demonstrates that Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 is not 
associated with significant toxicity, irritation, pathogenicity, or 
other adverse effects. EPA does not expect dietary (food or drinking 
water) or other non-occupational risks from use of Duddingtonia 
flagrans strain IAH 1297 due to low toxicity/pathogenicity and exposure 
potential. No risks of concern are expected from occupational exposures 
when used according to label directions. Duddingtonia flagrans strain 
IAH 1297 is also exempt from the requirement of a tolerance in or on 
all food commodities under 40 CFR 180.1355. The pesticide is of low 
risk to humans (including pesticide handlers and people exposed post-
application) due to both low toxicity/pathogenicity and exposure. No 
additional risk assessments are needed.
    2. FIFRA--Ecological Risk. The Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 
1297 database of studies and information required to support the 
ecological risk assessment is complete and deemed adequate for making a 
risk determination. Duddingtonia flagrans is a ubiquitous organism that 
will not be present above background levels, except during application, 
at which point it is then expected to rapidly degrade and return to 
background levels. Duddingtonia flagrans also has a high host 
specificity for certain nematodes, proliferates poorly in soil, and 
does not spread well beyond treated locations. Based on low exposure 
from feed-through applications, as well as specificity to nematodes and 
lack of effects to other taxa, risks of concern to nontarget organisms 
are not anticipated from the use of the pesticide products containing 
Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297. The pesticide is of low risk to 
nontarget species due to both low toxicity/pathogenicity and exposure. 
No additional risk assessments are needed.
    3. 155.46 Proposal. EPA has determined that products containing 
Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 satisfy the FIFRA standard for 
registration. The pesticide is of such low toxicity/pathogenicity, 
exposure, and risk that additional review would not be an effective use 
of Agency resources. All applicable data requirements have been 
satisfied. There have been no changes in use pattern, exposure, or 
toxicity/pathogenicity since the first products containing this 
pesticide were registered, nor have any new data been identified that 
would result in changes in the risk profile of the pesticide. In 
addition, no human health or environmental incidents have been reported 
since the registration of the first products containing the pesticide. 
Finally, EPA is not aware of any changes in law, regulation, or policy 
in relation to this pesticide that need to be considered at this time. 
Therefore, EPA is proposing that no further review of Duddingtonia 
flagrans strain IAH 1297 is necessary and registration review can be 
completed at this time because the pesticide continues to meet the 
FIFRA registration standard.
    4. Other Actions.
    i. ESA. EPA is making a ``No Effect'' determination under the ESA 
for the labeled uses of Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 based on 
the low toxicity/pathogenicity of and limited environmental exposure to 
the pesticide. The reasons for this determination are the same grounds 
as those described in review of the first products containing 
Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297 registered by EPA (see the 
decision document and supporting ecological risk assessment posted to 
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0276 on https://www.regulations.gov).
    ii. EDSP. Because the available data indicate that the substance is 
not anticipated to produce any effect in humans similar to an effect 
produced by a naturally occurring estrogen, EPA intends to seek 
consensus from its internal peer review process to determine whether an 
exemption from the requirements of the EDSP under FFDCA section 
408(p)(4) is appropriate. If so, EPA will issue that exemption before 
or concurrent with issuing a final registration review decision for 
Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297.

C. Pepino Mosaic Virus, Strain CH2, Isolate 1906 (Case Number 6528)

    Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 is an attenuated 
strain of the plant pathogen Pepino mosaic virus that causes a 
heightened defense response in treated plants, resulting in resistance 
when those treated plants encounter more pathogenic strains of Pepino 
mosaic virus. Applications of Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 
1906 are made only to tomato plants in greenhouses.
    EPA has determined that its previous registration decision for one 
product containing Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 does 
not need to be reconsidered. That decision document and supporting 
documents are posted to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0527 on 
https://www.regulations.gov. As stated in that document, EPA determined 
that use of the pesticide would not cause unreasonable adverse effects 
to human health or the environment, based primarily on the low 
toxicity/pathogenicity and exposure expected from the pesticide as 
described below:
    1. FIFRA--Human Health Risk. The database required to support the 
assessment of risk to human health is complete, and the data 
demonstrate that Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 is not 
associated with significant toxicity, irritation, pathogenicity, or 
other adverse effects. EPA does not expect dietary (food and drinking 
water) or other non-occupational risks from use of Pepino mosaic virus, 
strain CH2, isolate 1906 as an active ingredient in the pesticide 
product. No risks of concern are expected from occupational exposures 
when used according to label directions. Pepino mosaic virus, strain 
CH2, isolate 1906 is also exempt from the requirement of a tolerance in 
or on tomato under 40 CFR 180.1361. The pesticide is of low risk to 
humans

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(including pesticide handlers and people exposed post-application) due 
to both low toxicity/pathogenicity and exposure. No additional risk 
assessments are needed.
    2. FIFRA--Ecological Risk. The Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, 
isolate 1906 database of studies and information required to support 
the ecological risk assessment is complete. Further, environmental 
exposure is anticipated to be very low since Pepino mosaic virus, 
strain CH2, isolate 1906 is for use in greenhouses only with a label 
requirement to disinfect greenhouse drainage water. Based on the low 
exposure potential, supporting data, and acceptable scientific 
rationale, risks of concern are not anticipated for nontarget organisms 
as a result of the labeled uses of the product containing Pepino mosaic 
virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906. The pesticide is of low risk to 
nontarget species due to both low toxicity and exposure. No additional 
risk assessments are needed.
    3. 155.46 Proposal. EPA has determined that the product containing 
Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 satisfies the FIFRA 
standard for registration. The pesticide is of such low toxicity/
pathogenicity, exposure, and risk that additional review would not be 
an effective use of Agency resources. All applicable data requirements 
have been satisfied. There have been no changes in use pattern, 
exposure, or toxicity/pathogenicity since the first product containing 
this pesticide was registered, nor have any new data been identified 
that would result in changes in the risk profile of the pesticide. In 
addition, no human health or environmental incidents have been reported 
since the registration of the first product containing the pesticide. 
Finally, EPA is not aware of any changes in law, regulation, or policy 
in relation to this pesticide that need to be considered at this time. 
Therefore, EPA is proposing that no further review of Pepino mosaic 
virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 is necessary and registration review 
can be completed at this time because the pesticide continues to meet 
the FIFRA registration standard.
    4. Other Actions.
    i. ESA. EPA is making a ``No Effect'' determination under the ESA 
for the labeled uses of Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 
based on the low toxicity/pathogenicity of and limited environmental 
exposure to the pesticide. The reasons for this determination are the 
same grounds as those described in review of the first product 
containing Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906 registered by 
EPA (see the decision document and supporting ecological risk 
assessment posted to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0527 on https://www.regulations.gov).
    ii. EDSP. Because the available data indicate that the substance is 
not anticipated to produce any effect in humans similar to an effect 
produced by a naturally occurring estrogen, EPA intends to seek 
consensus from its internal peer review process to determine whether an 
exemption from the requirements of the EDSP under FFDCA section 
408(p)(4) is appropriate. If so, EPA will issue that exemption before 
or concurrent with issuing a final registration review decision for 
Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate 1906.

D. Sheep Fat (Case Number 6339)

    Sheep fat is derived from the body fat of slaughtered sheep. Due to 
its rancid odor and taste, this active ingredient is used to repel 
deer, rabbits, elk, and moose. It is applied as a spray in a variety of 
use sites, e.g., agricultural areas, nurseries, forests, and commercial 
and residential landscapes.
    EPA has determined that its previous registration decision for two 
products containing sheep fat does not need to be reconsidered. That 
decision document and supporting documents are posted to docket ID 
number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0410 on https://www.regulations.gov. As stated 
in that document, EPA determined that use of the pesticide would not 
cause unreasonable adverse effects to human health or the environment, 
based primarily on the low toxicity and exposure expected from the 
pesticide as described below:
    1. FIFRA--Human Health Risk. The database of information required 
to support the assessment of risk to human health of sheep fat is 
complete. EPA does not expect dietary (food and drinking water) or 
other non-occupational risks from use of sheep fat as an active 
ingredient in pesticide products. Data demonstrated that sheep fat is 
of low acute toxicity through all routes of exposure, and no 
toxicological end points have been identified. No risks of concern are 
expected from occupational exposures when used according to label 
directions. Residues of sheep fat are exempt from the requirement of a 
tolerance in or on all food commodities under 40 CFR 180.950(c). The 
pesticide is of low risk to humans (including pesticide handlers and 
people exposed post-application) due to both low toxicity and exposure. 
No additional risk assessments are needed.
    2. FIFRA--Ecological Risk. No risk concerns were identified in 
previous ecological assessments based primarily on the low toxicity and 
natural occurrence of components in sheep fat. The application methods 
include hand-held, knapsack, or garden sprayers with a flat fan or cone 
nozzle to directly treat impacted plants and therefore greatly limit 
the exposure of nontarget taxa to sheep fat. EPA further noted that the 
active ingredient has a nontoxic mode of action, its components (fatty 
acids) are ubiquitous in the environment, and its components have a 
history of exposure with no adverse effects to nontarget organisms. 
Risks of concern are not anticipated for nontarget organisms as a 
result of the labeled uses of the pesticide products containing sheep 
fat. The pesticide is of low risk to nontarget species due to both low 
toxicity and exposure. No additional risk assessments are needed.
    3. 155.46 Proposal. EPA has determined that the products containing 
sheep fat satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration. The pesticide is 
of such low toxicity, exposure, and risk that additional review would 
not be an effective use of Agency resources. All applicable data 
requirements have been satisfied. There have been no changes in use 
pattern, exposure, or toxicity since the first products containing this 
pesticide were registered, nor have any new data been identified that 
would result in changes in the risk profile of the pesticide. In 
addition, no human health or environmental incidents have been reported 
since the registration of the first products containing the pesticide. 
Finally, EPA is not aware of any changes in law, regulation, or policy 
in relation to this pesticide that need to be considered at this time. 
Therefore, EPA is proposing that no further review of sheep fat is 
necessary and registration review can be completed at this time because 
the pesticide continues to meet the FIFRA registration standard.
    4. Other Actions.
    i. ESA. EPA is making a ``No Effect'' determination under the ESA 
for the labeled uses of sheep fat based on the low toxicity of and 
limited environmental exposure to the pesticide. The reasons for this 
determination are the same grounds as those described in review of the 
first products containing sheep fat registered by EPA (see the decision 
document and supporting ecological risk assessment posted to docket ID 
number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0410 on https://www.regulations.gov).
    ii. EDSP. Because the available data indicate that the substance is 
not anticipated to produce any effect in humans similar to an effect 
produced by a naturally occurring estrogen, EPA intends to seek 
consensus from its

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internal peer review process to determine whether an exemption from the 
requirements of the EDSP under FFDCA section 408(p)(4) is appropriate. 
If so, EPA will issue that exemption before or concurrent with issuing 
a final registration review decision for sheep fat.

V. What is EPA's authority for taking this action?

    EPA is issuing these proposals pursuant to 40 CFR 155.46 to comply 
with its statutory mandate to periodically review all registered 
pesticides under section 3(g) of FIFRA. 7 U.S.C. 136a(g).

VI. What should I consider as I prepare comment for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI to EPA through email or 
https://www.regulations.gov. If you wish to include CBI in your 
comment, please follow the applicable instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets#rules and clearly mark the 
information that you claim to be CBI. 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: https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
    3. Environmental Justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental 
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, 
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, 
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and 
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, EPA 
seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a 
result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may 
have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human health 
impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides 
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.
    All comments should be submitted using the method in ADDRESSES and 
must be received by EPA on or before the closing date. These comments 
will become part of the docket for the pesticides included in Table 1 
in Unit II. EPA will consider all comments received by the closing date 
and may respond to comments in a ``Response to Comments Memorandum'' in 
the docket and/or in any subsequent final registration review decision, 
as appropriate.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: December 4, 2024.
Edward Messina,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-28976 Filed 12-9-24; 8:45 am]
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