Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591-0003
Agency: epa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Tolerance Exemption: Long Chain Alcohols
Posted Date: 2020-07-31T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 148 (Friday, July 31, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46004-46008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15743]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591; FRL-10011-33]

Long Chain Alcohols; Exemption From the Requirement of a 
Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement 
of a tolerance for residues of long chain alcohols when used as inert 
ingredients (carrier/adjuvant and coating agent/binder) in pesticide 
products applied to/on all growing crops and raw agricultural 
commodities after harvest, and to/on animals, and in certain 
antimicrobial formulations. Spring Trading Company on behalf of Sasol 
Chemicals (USA) LLC., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an establishment of an 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation 
eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for 
residues of certain long chain alcohols when used in accordance with 
these exemptions.

DATES: This regulation is effective July 31, 2020. Objections and 
requests for hearings must be received on or before September 29, 2020, 
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: The docket for this action, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public 
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public 
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP 
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and 
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Please note that due to the public health emergency the EPA Docket 
Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room was closed to public visitors on March 
31, 2020. Our EPA/DC staff will continue to provide customer service 
via email, phone, and webform. For further information on EPA/DC 
services, docket contact information and the current status of the EPA/
DC and Reading Room, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Goodis, Registration 
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number: (703) 305-7090; email address: 
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

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. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR 
part 180 through the Government Publishing Office's e-CFR site at 
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an 
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a 
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a 
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided 
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify 
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591 in the subject line on the first 
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must 
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before 
September 29, 2020. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections 
and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the 
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of 
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for 
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential 
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without 
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing 
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591, 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 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.

II. Petition for Exemption

    In the Federal Register of February 11, 2020 (85 FR 7708) (FRL-
10005-02), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 
U.S.C. 346a, announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (IN-11284) 
by Spring Trading Company (203 Dogwood Trail, Magnolia, TX 77354) on 
behalf of Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC (12120 Wickchester Lane, Houston, 
TX 77224). The petition requested that 40 CFR be amended by 
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for 
residues of certain long chain alcohols (CAS Reg. Nos.: 112-42-5, 112-
72-1, 112-92-5, 629-96-9, 661-19-8, 68603-17-8, 1190630-03-5, 1430895-
61-6, and 1430895-62-7) when used as inert ingredients (carrier/
adjuvant and coating agent/binder) in pesticide formulations applied 
to/on all growing crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest 
under 40 CFR 180.910, to/on animals under 180.930, and in certain 
antimicrobial formulations under 180.940(a). That document referenced a 
summary of the petition prepared by Spring Trading Company on behalf of 
Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC, the petitioner, which is available in the 
docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in 
response to the notice of filing.

III. Inert Ingredient Definition

    Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active 
ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not 
limited to, the following types of ingredients (except when they have a 
pesticidal efficacy of their own): Solvents such as alcohols and 
hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty 
acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as 
carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing 
agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents; 
and emulsifiers. The term ``inert'' is not intended to imply 
nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active. 
Generally, EPA has exempted inert ingredients from the requirement of a 
tolerance based on the low toxicity of the individual inert 
ingredients.

IV. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an 
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a 
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that 
the exemption is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines 
``safe'' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, 
including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for 
which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through 
drinking water and in residential settings but does not include 
occupational exposure. Under FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B), EPA must take 
into account, among other considerations, the factors in subparagraphs 
(C) and (D) of subsection (b)(2). Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA 
requires EPA to give special consideration to exposure of infants and 
children to the pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance 
and to ``ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will 
result to infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide 
chemical residue . . . .''
    EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only 
in those cases where it can be clearly demonstrated that the risks from 
aggregate exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably 
foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human 
health. In order to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to 
pesticide inert ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the 
inert in conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert 
ingredient through food, drinking water, and through other exposures 
that occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA 
is able to determine that a tolerance is not necessary to ensure that 
there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate 
exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the requirement of 
a tolerance may be established.
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(A), and the factors 
specified in FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B), EPA has reviewed the available 
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this 
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a 
determination on aggregate exposure for certain long chain alcohols 
including exposure resulting from the exemption established by this 
action. EPA's assessment of exposures and risks associated with certain 
long chain alcohols follows.

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A. Toxicological Profile

    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered their 
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of 
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered 
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities 
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and 
children. Specific information on the studies received and the nature 
of the adverse effects caused by the relevant long chain alcohols as 
well as the no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-
observed-adverse-effect-level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies can be 
found at http://www.regulations.gov in the document Long Chain 
Alcohols; Human Health Risk Assessment and Ecological Effects 
Assessment to Support Proposed Exemption from the Requirement of a 
Tolerance When Used as an Inert Ingredient in Pesticide Formulations in 
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0591.
    Toxicological data for several long chain alcohols (C12-
C34) are used as surrogate data for the proposed long chain 
alcohols since long chain alcohols are structurally similar, differing 
only in carbon chain length so toxicity is expected to be similar.
    The acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicities are low in rats 
treated with long chain alcohols. They are mildly to non-irritating to 
the rabbit eye and moderately to non-irritating to rabbit skin. Long 
chain alcohols are not skin sensitizers.
    No toxicity is observed in repeated dose studies conducted with 
long chain alcohols administered via diet and gavage to rats, mice, 
dogs and rabbits.
    Mutagenicity is not expected with long chain alcohols since 
negative results are observed in mutagenicity studies.
    Neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity studies are not available for 
review. However, no evidence of neurotoxicity or immunotoxicity is 
observed in any of the available studies on long chain alcohols.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    The available toxicity studies indicate that long chain alcohols 
have very low overall toxicity. Acute oral toxicity studies show 
LD50s above 2,000 mg/kg in rats. Repeated dose studies show 
no toxicity at doses as high as 2,000 mg/kg/day, twice the limit dose 
of 1,000 mg/kg/day. Since no toxicity is observed, an endpoint of 
concern for risk assessment purposes was not identified. EPA assessed 
dietary and other non-occupational exposures qualitatively.

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from drinking water, food and feed uses. In 
evaluating dietary exposure to long chain alcohols, EPA considered 
exposure under the proposed exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance. EPA assessed dietary exposures from long chain alcohols in 
food as follows:
    Dietary exposure (food and drinking water) to long chain alcohols 
may occur following ingestion of foods with residues from their use in 
accordance with this exemption. Dietary exposure may also occur from 
direct and indirect food contact uses under the Food and Drug 
Administration Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. However, a 
quantitative dietary exposure assessment was not conducted since a 
toxicological endpoint for risk assessment was not identified.
    2. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is 
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary 
exposure (e.g., textiles (clothing and diapers), carpets, swimming 
pools, and hard surface disinfection on walls, floors, tables).
    Long chain alcohols may be used in pesticide products and non-
pesticide products that may be used in and around the home. Based on 
the discussion above regarding the toxicity of the long chain alcohols, 
a quantitative residential exposure assessment for long chain alcohols 
was not conducted.
    3. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of 
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when 
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the 
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative 
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances 
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.''
    Based on the available data, long chain alcohols do not have a 
toxic mechanism; therefore, section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) does not apply.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    Based on the lack of threshold effects, EPA has not identified any 
toxicological endpoints of concern and is conducting a qualitative 
assessment of long chain alcohols. The qualitative assessment does not 
use safety factors for assessing risk, and no additional safety factor 
is needed for assessing risk to infants and children. Based on an 
assessment of long chain alcohols, EPA has concluded that there are no 
toxicological endpoints of concern for the U.S. population, including 
infants and children.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    Because no toxicological endpoints of concern were identified, EPA 
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result 
to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate 
exposure to long chain alcohols residues.

V. Other Considerations

Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since 
the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance without any numerical limitation.

VI. Conclusions

    Therefore, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is 
established for residues of long chain alcohols: 1-undecanol (CAS Reg. 
No. 112-42-5), 1-tetradecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-72-1), 1-octadecanol 
(CAS Reg. No. 112-92-5), 1-eicosanol (CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9), 1-
docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 661-19-8), alcohols, C16-18, distn. 
residues (CAS Reg. No. 68603-17-8 & CAS Reg. No. 1190630-03-5), 
alkenes, C18-22, mixed with polyethylene, oxidized, 
hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C16-18 alcs. manuf. (CAS 
Reg. No. 1430895-61-6), alkenes, C18-22, mixed with 
polyethylene, oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn. residues from 
C20-22 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-62-7) when used as 
inert ingredients (carrier/adjuvant and coating agent/binder) in 
pesticide formulations applied to/on all growing crops and raw 
agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 180.910, to/on 
animals under 180.930, and in certain antimicrobial formulations under 
180.940(a).

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes a tolerance exemption under FFDCA section 
408(d) in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from 
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been 
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action 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) or Executive Order 13045,

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entitled ``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and 
Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), nor is it considered a 
regulatory action under Executive Order 13771, entitled ``Reducing 
Regulations and Controlling Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, February 3, 
2017). This action does not contain any information collections subject 
to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), nor does it require any special considerations under 
Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income 
Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis 
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance 
exemption in this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed 
rule, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 
U.S.C. 601 et seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food 
handlers, and food retailers, not States or Tribes, nor does this 
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and 
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions 
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that 
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or 
Tribal Governments, on the relationship between the National Government 
and the States or Tribal Governments, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between 
the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Thus, the Agency has 
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled 
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this 
action does not 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.).
    This action 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).

VIII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), 
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required 
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of 
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' 
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

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

    Dated: June 26, 2020.
Michael Goodis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
    Therefore, for the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA amends 
40 CFR chapter I as follows:

PART 180--TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES 
IN FOOD

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

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

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2. In Sec.  180.910, amend Table 1 by adding ``1-undecanol (CAS Reg. 
No. 112-42-5), 1-tetradecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-72-1), 1-octadecanol 
(CAS Reg. No. 112-92-5), 1-eicosanol (CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9), 1-
docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 661-19-8), alcohols, C16-18, distn. residues 
(CAS Reg. No. 68603-17-8 & CAS Reg. No. 1190630-03-5), alkenes, C18-22, 
mixed with polyethylene, oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn. residues from 
C16-18 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-61-6), alkenes, C18-22, mixed 
with polyethylene, oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C20-22 
alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-62-7)'' in alphabetical order to 
read as follows:

Sec.  180.910   Inert ingredients used pre- and post-harvest; 
exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance.

* * * * *

                           Table 1 to 180.910
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         Inert ingredients              Limits              Uses
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1-undecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-42-   ..............  Carrier/Adjuvant and
 5), 1-tetradecanol (CAS Reg. No.                    Coating Agent/
 112-72-1), 1-octadecanol (CAS                       Binder.
 Reg. No. 112-92-5), 1-eicosanol
 (CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9), 1-
 docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 661-19-
 8), alcohols, C16-18, distn.
 residues (CAS Reg. No. 68603-17-8
 & CAS Reg. No. 1190630-03-5),
 alkenes, C18-22, mixed with
 polyethylene, oxidized,
 hydrolyzed, distn. residues from
 C16-18 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No.
 1430895-61-6), alkenes, C18-22,
 mixed with polyethylene,
 oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn.
 residues from C20-22 alcs. manuf.
 (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-62-7).
 
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3. In Sec.  180.930;
    a. Designate the table as Table 1 to 180.930; and
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b. Amend newly designated Table 1 by adding, in alphabetical order, an 
entry for ``1-undecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-42-5), 1-tetradecanol (CAS 
Reg. No. 112-72-1), 1-octadecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-92-5), 1-eicosanol 
(CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9), 1-docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 661-19-8), alcohols, 
C16-18, distn. residues (CAS Reg. No. 68603-17-8 & CAS Reg. No. 
1190630-03-5), alkenes, C18-22, mixed with polyethylene, oxidized, 
hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C16-18 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 
1430895-61-6), alkenes, C18-22, mixed with polyethylene, oxidized, 
hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C20-22 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 
1430895-62-7)''.

    The additions read as follows:

Sec.  180.930   Inert ingredients applied to animals; exemptions from 
the requirement of a tolerance.

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                           Table 1 to 180.930
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         Inert ingredients              Limits              Uses
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                              * * * * * * *
1-undecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-42-   ..............  Carrier/Adjuvant and
 5), 1-tetradecanol (CAS Reg. No.                    Coating Agent/
 112-72-1), 1-octadecanol (CAS                       Binder.
 Reg. No. 112-92-5), 1-eicosanol
 (CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9), 1-
 docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 661-19-
 8), alcohols, C16-18, distn.
 residues (CAS Reg. No. 68603-17-8
 & CAS Reg. No. 1190630-03-5),
 alkenes, C18-22, mixed with
 polyethylene, oxidized,
 hydrolyzed, distn. residues from
 C16-18 alcs. manuf. (CAS Reg. No.
 1430895-61-6), alkenes, C18-22,
 mixed with polyethylene,
 oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn.
 residues from C20-22 alcs. manuf.
 (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-62-7).
 
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0
4. In Sec.  180.940 amend paragraph (a) by;
0
a. Designating the table as Table 1 to 180.940(a); and
0
b. Amending newly designated Table 1 by adding, in alphabetical order, 
entries for ``1-undecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-42-5)'', ``1-tetradecanol 
(CAS Reg. No. 112-72-1)'', ``1-octadecanol (CAS Reg. No. 112-92-5)'', 
``1-eicosanol (CAS Reg. No. 629-96-9)'', ``1-docosanol (CAS Reg. No. 
661-19-8)'', ``alcohols, C16-18, distn. residues (CAS Reg. No. 68603-
17-8 & CAS Reg. No. 1190630-03-5)'', ``alkenes, C18-22, mixed with 
polyethylene, oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C16-18 alcs. 
manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-61-6)'', ``alkenes, C18-22, mixed with 
polyethylene, oxidized, hydrolyzed, distn. residues from C20-22 alcs. 
manuf. (CAS Reg. No. 1430895-62-7)''.

    The addition reads as follows:

Sec.  180.940   Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients 
for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing 
solutions)

    (a) * * *

                          Table 1 to 180.940(a)
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         Inert ingredients           CAS Reg. No.          Limits
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                              * * * * * * *
1-undecanol.......................        112-42-5  Carrier/Adjuvant and
                                                     Coating Agent/
                                                     Binder.
1-tetradecanol....................        112-72-1
1-octadecanol.....................        112-92-5
1-eicosanol.......................        629-96-9
1-docosanol.......................        661-19-8
alcohols, C16-18, distn. residues.      68603-17-8
                                      1190630-03-5
alkenes, C18-22, mixed with           1430895-61-6
 polyethylene, oxidized,
 hydrolyzed, distn. residues from
 C16-18 alcs. manuf.
alkenes, C18-22, mixed with           1430895-62-7
 polyethylene, oxidized,
 hydrolyzed, distn. residues from
 C20-22 alcs. manuf.
 
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