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Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester With 2-Methyloxirane Polymer With Oxirane Monobutyl Ether; Tolerance Exemption, 70878-70881 [2013-28364]
Download as PDF 70878 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 40 CFR Part 180 DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 305–7090 email address: RDFR Notices@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EPA–HQ–OPP–2013–0526; FRL–9903–18] I. General Information Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester With 2Methyloxirane Polymer With Oxirane Monobutyl Ether; Tolerance Exemption A. Does this action apply to me? ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether (CAS Reg. No. 1373125–59–7) when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide formulation. Huntsman Corp. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether on food or feed commodities. SUMMARY: This regulation is effective November 27, 2013. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before January 27, 2014, 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–2013–0526, 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), EPA West 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lois Rossi, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Nov 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 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). 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 Printing Office’s e-CFR site at http:// ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/textidx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/ 40tab_02.tpl. C. 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–2013–0526 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 January 27, 2014. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP– 2013–0526, 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. Background and Statutory Findings In the Federal Register of September 12, 2013 (78 FR 56185) (FRL–9399–7), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C. 346a, announcing the receipt of a pesticide petition (IN–10606) filed by Huntsman Corp., 8600 Gosling Road. The Woodlands, TX 77381. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.960 be amended by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether; CAS Reg. No. 1373125–59–7). That document included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner and solicited comments on the petitioner’s request. The Agency received no comments in response to the notice of filing. 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 use in residential settings, but does not include occupational exposure. 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 an exemption from the requirement of a E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 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. . .’’ and specifies factors EPA is to consider in establishing an exemption. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES III. Risk Assessment and Statutory Findings EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only in those cases where it can be shown 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 finite 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(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this action and considered its validity, completeness and reliability and the relationship of this information 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. In the case of certain chemical substances that are defined as polymers, the Agency has established a set of criteria to identify categories of polymers expected to present minimal or no risk. The definition of a polymer is given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and the exclusion criteria for identifying these low-risk polymers are described in 40 CFR 723.250(d). Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether conforms to the definition of a polymer given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and meets the following criteria that are used to identify low-risk polymers. 1. The polymer is not a cationic polymer nor is it reasonably anticipated to become a cationic polymer in a natural aquatic environment. 2. The polymer does contain as an integral part of its composition the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Nov 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 70879 atomic elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 3. The polymer does not contain as an integral part of its composition, except as impurities, any element other than those listed in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(2)(ii). 4. The polymer is neither designed nor can it be reasonably anticipated to substantially degrade, decompose, or depolymerize. 5. The polymer is manufactured or imported from monomers and/or reactants that are already included on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory or manufactured under an applicable TSCA section 5 exemption. 6. The polymer is not a water absorbing polymer with a number average molecular weight (MW) greater than or equal to 10,000 daltons. 7. The polymer does not contain certain perfluoroalkyl moieties consisting of a CF3- or longer chain length as specified in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(6). Additionally, the polymer also meets as required the following exemption criteria specified in 40 CFR 723.250(e). 8. The polymer’s number average MW of 4,500 is greater than 1,000 and less than 10,000 daltons. The polymer contains less than 10% oligomeric material below MW 500 and less than 25% oligomeric material below MW 1,000, and the polymer does not contain any reactive functional groups. Thus, Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether meets the criteria for a polymer to be considered low risk under 40 CFR 723.250. Based on its conformance to the criteria in this unit, no mammalian toxicity is anticipated from dietary, inhalation, or dermal exposure to Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether. human skin. Since Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether conform to the criteria that identify a low-risk polymer, there are no concerns for risks associated with any potential exposure scenarios that are reasonably foreseeable. The Agency has determined that a tolerance is not necessary to protect the public health. IV. Aggregate Exposures For the purposes of assessing potential exposure under this exemption, EPA considered that Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether could be present in all raw and processed agricultural commodities and drinking water, and that non-occupational non-dietary exposure was possible. The number average MW of Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether is 4,500 daltons. Generally, a polymer of this size would be poorly absorbed through the intact gastrointestinal tract or through intact VI. Additional Safety Factor for the Protection of Infants and Children PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 V. 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.’’ EPA has not found Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other substances, and Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether does not have a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances. For information regarding EPA’s efforts to determine which chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see EPA’s Web site at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ cumulative. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an additional tenfold margin of safety for infants and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the data base unless EPA concludes that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. Due to the expected low toxicity of Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether, EPA has not used a safety factor analysis to assess the risk. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary. E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1 70880 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations VII. Determination of Safety Based on the conformance to the criteria used to identify a low-risk polymer, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the U.S. population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether. VIII. Other Considerations A. 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. B. International Residue Limits In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain the reasons for departing from the Codex level. The Codex has not established a MRL for Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES IX. Conclusion Accordingly, EPA finds that exempting residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether from the requirement of a tolerance will be safe. X. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This final rule establishes a tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these rules from review under Executive Order VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Nov 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 12866, entitled ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this final rule has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this final rule 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, entitled ‘‘Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This final rule 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 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 of 1995 (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance 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 final rule 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, or otherwise have any unique impacts on local governments. 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 final rule. In addition, this final rule does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Although this action does not 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), EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority and/or lowincome populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. As such, to the extent that information is publicly available or was submitted in comments to EPA, the Agency considered whether groups or segments of the population, 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 pesticide discussed in this document, compared to the general population. XI. 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: November 19, 2013. Lois Rossi, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows: PART 180—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. 2. In § 180.960, alphabetically add the following polymer to the table to read as follows: ■ § 180.960 Polymers; exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. * E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM * * 27NOR1 * * 70881 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 27, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Polymer CAS No. * * * * * * Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer Ester with 2-Methylloxirane Polymer with Oxirane monobutyl Ether, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 4,500 ......................................................................................................................... * * * * * Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. These documents may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (800) 378–3160 or (202) 863–2893, facsimile (202) 863– 2898, or via the Internet at http:// www.bcpiweb.com. It is also available on the Commission’s Web site at http://www.fcc.gov. Or at the following Internet address: http:// transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_ Business/2013/db1031/DA-132115A1.pdf. In this document, the Federal Communications Commission specifies service obligations of price cap carriers that accept Connect America Phase II model-based support through the statelevel commitment process, and addressed how to determine what areas are considered as served by an unsubsidized competitor. Specifically, the Commission sets out how a price cap carrier satisfies the latency, usage allowance, and pricing requirements for Connect America Phase II. This document also addresses how these metrics will apply in determining what areas will be considered as served by an unsubsidized competitor. DATES: Effective December 27, 2013, except for § 54.313(a)(11), which contain new or modified information collection requirements that will not be effective until approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The Federal Communications Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for that section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Yates, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418–0886 or TTY: (202) 418–0484. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Wireline Competition Bureau’s Report and Order in WC Docket No. 10–90, and DA 13–2115, released on October 31, 2013. The complete text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room I. Introduction 1. In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, 78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) comprehensively reformed and modernized the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems to maintain voice service and extend broadband-capable infrastructure to millions of Americans. As part of the reform, the Commission adopted a framework for providing support to areas served by price cap carriers, known as the Connect America Fund, through ‘‘a combination of competitive bidding and a new forward-looking model of the cost of constructing modern multi-purpose networks.’’ In particular, the Commission will offer each price cap carrier monthly modelbased support for a period of five years in exchange for a state-level commitment to serve specified areas within the state that are not served by an unsubsidized competitor, and if that offer is not accepted, will determine support through a competitive process. 2. In this Report and Order (Order), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) takes further action to implement the Commission’s direction that price cap carriers may elect to receive model-based support in certain areas in exchange for making a statelevel commitment to meet the Commission’s service obligations. The Bureau specifies the service obligations of price cap carriers that accept Phase II model-based support through the statelevel commitment process. Specifically, the Bureau provides two options for a price cap carrier accepting model-based * * * * * [FR Doc. 2013–28364 Filed 11–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket Nos. 10–90; DA 13–2115] Connect America Fund AGENCY: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:16 Nov 26, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 * * 1373125–59–7 * support to meet the Commission’s requirements for reasonably comparable pricing of voice and broadband services. In addition, the Bureau specifies a 100 gigabyte (GB) minimum usage allowance that will initially apply to a price cap carrier accepting model-based support for Phase II-funded locations, to the extent the carrier chooses to set usage allowances in such areas. The Bureau also specifies latency requirements—specifically, that price cap carriers must have a provider round trip latency of 100 milliseconds (ms) or less, and provide two options for how they may test and report compliance with this requirement. Finally, the Bureau addresses how we will apply these metrics to determine what areas we will consider as served by an unsubsidized competitor. II. Discussion A. Price Cap Carrier Obligations 3. In this section, the Bureau discusses the specific metrics that will be used to determine compliance of recipients of model-based Phase II support with the Commission’s service obligations. By setting these standards, the Bureau provides clarity to price cap carriers contemplating accepting Phase II support through the state-level commitment process. The Bureau details how compliance with the Commission’s requirements will be evaluated, while creating a straightforward framework for oversight and accountability in Phase II. Price cap carriers should use the standards in this Order when making their annual certifications. The Commission will review these annual reports to ensure the standards set forth in this Order are being met and to evaluate price cap carriers’ continuing eligibility for Phase II support. 4. Price. The USF/ICC Transformation Order calls for rates for both voice and broadband between urban and rural areas to be reasonably comparable. The Bureau has adopted a survey instrument to conduct a rate survey, and the Bureau is working to conduct this survey in the near future. The Bureau anticipates that the rate survey data will be available, and the benchmarks set, prior to the deadline for Phase II state-level E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1
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Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester With 2-
Methyloxirane Polymer With Oxirane Monobutyl Ether; Tolerance Exemption
of a tolerance for residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-,
Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl
Ether (CAS Reg. No. 1373125-59-7) when used as an inert ingredient in a
pesticide formulation. Huntsman Corp. submitted a petition to EPA under
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an
residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-
Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether on food or feed
DATES: This regulation is effective November 27, 2013. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before January 27, 2014,
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0526, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
number: (703) 305-7090 email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
part 180 through the Government Printing Office's e-CFR site at http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0526 in the subject line on the first
January 27, 2014. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0526, by one of
In the Federal Register of September 12, 2013 (78 FR 56185) (FRL-
9399-7), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C.
346a, announcing the receipt of a pesticide petition (IN-10606) filed
by Huntsman Corp., 8600 Gosling Road. The Woodlands, TX 77381. The
petition requested that 40 CFR 180.960 be amended by establishing an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of
Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane
Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether; CAS Reg. No. 1373125-59-7). That
document included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner
and solicited comments on the petitioner's request. The Agency received
no comments in response to the notice of filing.
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. . .'' and specifies factors EPA is to
consider in establishing an exemption.
described in 40 CFR 723.250(d). Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-,
Ether conforms to the definition of a polymer given in 40 CFR
723.250(b) and meets the following criteria that are used to identify
low-risk polymers.
7. The polymer does not contain certain perfluoroalkyl moieties
consisting of a CF3- or longer chain length as specified in 40 CFR
723.250(d)(6).
8. The polymer's number average MW of 4,500 is greater than 1,000
and less than 10,000 daltons. The polymer contains less than 10%
Thus, Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-
Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether meets the criteria
anticipated from dietary, inhalation, or dermal exposure to
Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether.
exemption, EPA considered that Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-,
Ether could be present in all raw and processed agricultural
commodities and drinking water, and that non-occupational non-dietary
exposure was possible. The number average MW of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-
Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane
Monobutyl Ether is 4,500 daltons. Generally, a polymer of this size
through intact human skin. Since Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-,
Ether conform to the criteria that identify a low-risk polymer, there
are no concerns for risks associated with any potential exposure
scenarios that are reasonably foreseeable. The Agency has determined
that a tolerance is not necessary to protect the public health.
V. Cumulative Effects From Substances With a Common Mechanism of
EPA has not found Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer,
Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether to
share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other substances, and
Polymer with Oxirane Monobutyl Ether does not appear to produce a toxic
tolerance action, therefore, EPA has assumed that Octadecanoic Acid,
12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with
Oxirane Monobutyl Ether does not have a common mechanism of toxicity
evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see EPA's Web site
at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.
children. Due to the expected low toxicity of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-
Monobutyl Ether, EPA has not used a safety factor analysis to assess
the risk. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is
aggregate exposure to residues of Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-,
The Codex has not established a MRL for Octadecanoic Acid, 12-
Monobutyl Ether.
Accordingly, EPA finds that exempting residues of Octadecanoic
Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester with 2-Methyloxirane Polymer with
Oxirane Monobutyl Ether from the requirement of a tolerance will be
Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this final rule has been exempted
from review under Executive Order 12866, this final rule 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, entitled ``Protection of
19885, April 23, 1997). This final rule 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 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 of 1995 (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272
1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled ``Consultation and
2000) do not apply to this final rule. In addition, this final rule
under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal Actions to Address
Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994), EPA seeks to achieve
2. In Sec.  180.960, alphabetically add the following polymer to the
Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, Homopolymer Ester with 2-   1373125-59-7
Methylloxirane Polymer with Oxirane monobutyl Ether,
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 4,500
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