Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0191-0001
Agency: epa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Pesticide Petitions: Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Posted Date: 2018-10-18T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 202 (Thursday, October 18, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 52787-52789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22659]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0577; FRL-9984-21]

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of 

Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several 

initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or 

modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or 

on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket 

identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of 

interest as shown in the body of this document, 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 Confidential Business 

Information (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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division 

(7505P), main telephone number: (703) 305-7090, email address: 

[email protected]; or Robert McNally, Biopesticides and Pollution 

Prevention Division (7511P), main telephone number: (703) 305-7090, 

email address: [email protected]. The mailing address for each 

contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental 

Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-

0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's 

name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the 

end of each pesticide petition summary.

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).

     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).

     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

    If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this 

action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR 

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the division listed at the end of the 

pesticide petition summary of interest.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 

regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the 

information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 

CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 

CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 

specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 

complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 

CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information 

claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. 

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 http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.

    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, the 

Agency 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.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed 

under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 

21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of 

regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in 

or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on 

the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing 

any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the 

pesticide petitions described in this document contain the data or 

information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C. 

346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the 

submitted data at this time or whether the data support granting of the 

pesticide petitions. After considering the public comments, EPA intends 

to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted. Additional data 

may be needed before EPA can make a final determination on these 

pesticide petitions.

    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions 

that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is 

included

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in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket for each of 

the petitions is available at http://www.regulations.gov.

    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA 

is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an 

opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or 

modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food 

commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained 

through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.

A. Amended Tolerance For Inerts

    PP IN-11139. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0243). Monsanto Company, 1300 I 

Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, requests to amend tolerances 40 CFR 

180.471 for residues of furilazole (3-dichloroacetyl-5-(2-furanyl)-2,2-

dimethyloxazolidine; CAS Reg. No. 121776-33-8) when used as an inert 

ingredient (herbicide safener) in or on the raw agricultural 

commodities corn, sweet, forage at 0.01 ppm, corn, sweet, kernel plus 

cob with husks removed at 0.01 parts per million (ppm), and, corn, 

sweet, stover at 0.01 ppm. The gas liquid chromatography/mass 

spectrometry with selected ion monitoring method is used to measure and 

evaluate the chemical furilazole. Contact: RD.

B. Amended Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 8E8684. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0514). Interregional Research 

Project Number 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 

500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540, proposes upon 

establishment of the tolerances referenced in this document under ``New 

Tolerances'' for PP 8E8684, to remove existing tolerances in 40 CFR 

180.585 for residues of the herbicide pyraflufen-ethyl, ethyl 2-[2-

chloro-5-(4-chloro-5-difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-4-

fluorophenoxy] acetate, and its acid metabolite, E-1, 2-chloro-5-(4-

chloro-5-difluoromethoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-4-

fluorophenoxyacetic acid, calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent 

of pyraflufen-ethyl in or on cotton, undelinted seed at 0.04 ppm; 

fruit, stone, group 12 at 0.01 ppm; grape at 0.01 ppm; nut, tree, group 

14 at 0.01 ppm; olive at 0.01 ppm; and pistachio at 0.01 ppm. Contact: 

RD.

    2. PP 8E8689. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0560). IR-4, Rutgers, The State 

University of New Jersey, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, 

NJ 08540, proposes upon establishment of the tolerances referenced in 

this document under ``New Tolerances'' for PP 8E8689, to remove 

existing tolerances in 40 CFR 180.553 for residues of the fungicide 

fenhexamid (N-2,3-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methyl 

cyclohexanecarboxamide in or on the raw agricultural commodities: 

Bushberry subgroup 13B at 5.0 ppm; caneberry subgroup 13A at 20.0 ppm, 

cilantro, leaves at 30.0 ppm, fruit, stone, group 12, except plum, 

prune, fresh, postharvest at 10.0 ppm; grape at 4.0 ppm; juneberry at 

5.0 ppm; kiwifruit, postharvest at 15.0 ppm; leafy greens subgroup 4A, 

except spinach at 30.0 ppm; lingonberry at 5.0 ppm; salal at 5.0 ppm; 

strawberry at 3.0 ppm; and vegetable, fruiting, group 8, except nonbell 

pepper at 2.0 ppm. The ``Method for the Determination of KBR 2738 (TM-

402) Residues in Plant Material by HPLC'' is used to measure and 

evaluate the chemical fenhexamid. Contact: RD.

C. New Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPs)

    1. IN-11109. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0201). Exponent, Inc. (1150 

Connecticut Ave, Suite 1100, NW, Washington, DC 20036) on behalf of 

Croda, Inc. (315 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720) requests to 

establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues 

of C1-C4 linear and branched chain alkyl d-glucitol dianhydro alkyl 

ethers (C1-C4 Linear and Branched Chain AD-GDAE) cluster (D-glucitol, 

1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-(CAS Reg. No. 5306-85-4), D-glucitol, 

1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-di-O-ethyl- (CAS Reg. No. 30915-81-2), D-

glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-di-O-propyl) (CAS Reg. No.107644-13-3), 

D-glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-bis-O-(1-methylethyl) -,(iso-propyl 

diether) (CAS Reg. No. 103594-41-8), D-glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-

di-O-butyl-(CAS Reg. No. 103594-41-9), D-glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-

2,5-di-O-(1-methylpropyl)-, (CAS Reg. No. not assigned) and D-glucitol, 

1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-di-O-(2-methylpropyl)-, (CAS Reg. No. not 

assigned) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent, co-solvent, 

viscosity modifier and adjuvant) in pesticide formulations applied to 

growing crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 

CFR 180.910, applied in/on animals under 40 CFR 180.930, in 

antimicrobial formulations used in food contact surfaces in public 

eating places, dairy processing equipment, and food-processing 

equipment and utensils under 40 CFR 180.940(a) and in antimicrobial 

formulations used for dairy processing equipment, and food-processing 

equipment and utensils under 40 CFR 180.940(b). The petitioner believes 

no analytical method is needed because it is not required for an 

exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: RD.

    2. PP IN-11126. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0191). Spring Trading Company on 

behalf of Clariant, 4000 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205, requests to 

establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues 

of N,N-Dimethylnonanamide (CAS Reg. No. 6225-08-7) when used as a 

pesticide inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing 

crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR 

180.910 and in pesticide formulations applied to animals under 40 CFR 

1280.930. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed 

because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a 

tolerance. Contact: RD.

    3. PP IN-11175. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0545). SciReg, Inc., 12733 

Director's Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22192, on behalf of Eden Research plc, 

6 Priory Court, Priory Court Business Park, Poulton, Cirencester GL7 

5JB, United Kingdom, requests to establish an exemption from the 

requirement of a tolerance for residues of cell walls of Saccharomyces 

cerevisiae when used as a pesticide inert ingredient in pesticide 

formulations applied to growing crops only under 40 CFR 180.920. The 

petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not 

required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: 

RD.

    4. PP IN-11189. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0546). Keller and Heckman LLP, 

1001 G Street, NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of 

Synthomer USA LLC, requests to establish an exemption from the 

requirement of a tolerance for residues of Polyvinyl acetate--polyvinyl 

alcohol copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25213-24-5) when used as a pesticide 

inert ingredient in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR 180.960. The 

petitioner believes no analytical method is needed because it is not 

required for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Contact: 

RD.

D. New Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 8E8684. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0514). IR-4, Rutgers, The State 

University of New Jersey, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, 

NJ 08540, requests to establish tolerances in 40 CFR part 180.585 for 

residues of the herbicide pyraflufen-ethyl, including its metabolites 

and degradates in or on the raw agricultural commodities (RACs). 

Compliance with the plant commodity tolerance levels specified below is 

to be determined by measuring only the sum of the parent

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pyraflufen-ethyl, ethyl 2-[2-chloro-5-(4-chloro-5-difluoromethoxy)-1-

methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-4-fluorophenoxy] acetate, and its acid 

metabolite, E-1, 2-chloro-5-(4-chloro-5-difluoromethoxy-1-methyl-1H-

pyrazol-3-yl)-4-fluorophenoxyacetic acid, calculated as the 

stoichiometric equivalent of pyraflufen-ethyl in or on the following 

RACs: Cottonseed subgroup 20C at 0.04 ppm; fruit, small, vine climbing, 

except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F at 0.01 ppm; fruit, stone, 

group 12-12 at 0.01 ppm; hop, dried cones at 0.02 ppm; nut, tree, group 

14-12 at 0.01 ppm; tropical and subtropical, small fruit, edible peel, 

subgroup 23A at 0.01 ppm; and vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C 

at 0.02 ppm. Available analytical methodology involves multiple-step 

extractions of the chemical residues from plants and using Gas 

Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to measure and evaluate 

pyraflufen-ethyl residues. Contact: RD.

    2. PP 8E8689. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0560). IR-4, Rutgers, The State 

University of New Jersey, 500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, 

NJ 08540, requests to establish tolerances in 40 CFR part 180.553 for 

residues of the fungicide fenhexamid (N-2,3-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-

1-methyl cyclohexanecarboxamide in or on the raw agricultural 

commodities: Arugula at 30.0 ppm; berry, low growing, subgroup 13-07G 

at 3.0 ppm; bushberry subgroup 13-07B at 5.0 ppm; caneberry subgroup 

13-07A at 20.0 ppm; fruit, small, vine climbing, except fuzzy 

kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F at 4.0 ppm; fruit, stone, group 12-12, 

except plum, prune, fresh, postharvest at 10.0 ppm; garden cress at 

30.0 ppm; kiwifruit, fuzzy at 30.0 ppm; leafy greens subgroup 4-16A, 

except spinach at 30.0 ppm; onion, bulb, subgroup 3-07A at 2.0 ppm; 

onion, green, subgroup 3-07B at 30.0 ppm; upland cress at 30.0 ppm; and 

vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10, except nonbell pepper at 2.0 ppm. The 

``Method for the Determination of KBR 2738 (TM-402) Residues in Plant 

Material by HPLC'' is used to measure and evaluate the chemical 

fenhexamid. Contact: RD.

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: October 1, 2018.

Delores Barber,

Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division, 

Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 2018-22659 Filed 10-17-18; 8:45 am]

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