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A Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency on 12/21/2005
This regulation is effective December 21, 2005. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before February 21, 2006.
70 FR 75734
75734-75739 (6 pages)
EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0292
05-24322
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-24322 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-24322
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To submit a written objection or hearing request follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit III. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0292. All documents in the docket are on the www.regulations.gov web site. (EDOCKET, EPA's electronic public docket and comment system was replaced on November 25, 2005, by an enhanced federal-wide electronic docket management and comment system located at http://www.regulations.gov/​. Follow the on-line instructions.) Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
See the table in this unit for the name of a specific contact person. The following information applies to all contact persons: Emergency Response Team, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Diflubenzuron, 180.377; Maneb, 180.110; Propiconazole, 180.434; Tebuconazole, 180.474 Libby Pemberton Sec-18-Mailbox@epamail.epa.gov (703) 308-9364
Lambda-cyhalothrin, 180.438; Spinosad, 180.495 Andrew Ertman Sec-18-Mailbox@epamail.epa.gov (703) 308-9367
Methoxyfenozide, 180.544 Stacey Milan Groce
Sec-18-Mailbox@epamail.epa.gov
(703) 305-2505
Difenoconazole, 180.475; Fenbuconazole, 180.480; Thiophanate methyl, 180.371 Andrea Conrath Sec-18-Mailbox@epamail.epa.gov (703) 308-9356
This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
EPA published final rules in the Federal Register for each chemical/commodity listed. The initial issuance of these final rules announced that EPA, on its own initiative, under section 408 of the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) (Public Law 104-170) was establishing time-limited tolerances.
EPA received requests to extend the use of these chemicals for this year's growing season. After having reviewed these submissions, EPA concurs that emergency conditions exist. EPA assessed the potential risks presented by residues for each chemical/commodity. In doing so, EPA considered the safety Start Printed Page 75736standard in section 408(b)(2) of the FFDCA, and decided that the necessary tolerance under section 408(l)(6) of the FFDCA would be consistent with the safety standard and with FIFRA section 18.
Difenoconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of difenoconazole on sweet corn seed for control of various fungal diseases in Colorado and Idaho. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for residues of the fungicide difenoconazole, (2S,4R)/(2R,4S)/(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]1-[2-[4- (4-chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl]- 1H-1,2,4-triazole in or on sweet corn seed, forage, and stover at 0.1 part per million (ppm) for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR 47680) (FRL-6094-3).
Diflubenzuron. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of diflubenzuron on wheat and barley for control of grasshoppers in Montana, Washington, and Idaho. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for combined residues of the insecticide diflubenzuron, N-[[(4-chlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2,6- difluorobenzamide and its metabolites 4-chlorophenlyurea and 4-chloroaniline (CPU) and (PCA) in or on wheat and barley grain at 0.05 ppm, wheat and barley straw at 0.50 ppm, wheat and barley hay at 1.0 ppm, wheat milled byproducts at 0.10 ppm, and aspirated grain fractions at 30 ppm for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register of August 27, 2003 (68 FR 51479) (FRL-7323-1).
Fenbuconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of fenbuconazole on grapefruit for control of greasy spot disease in Florida. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for combined residues of the fungicide fenbuconazole and its metabolites RH-9129 and RH-9130, expressed as the parent fenbuconazole, in or on whole grapefruit at 0.5 ppm, at 4.0 ppm in/on dried grapefruit, at 35 ppm in/on grapefruit oil; and at 0.1 ppm in/on meat and meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses, and sheep for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register of January 29, 1999 (64 FR 4577) (FRL6054-3).
Lambda-cyhalothrin. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on barley for control of the Russian wheat aphid and cutworms in Idaho, Colrado, Wyoming and Montana. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for combined residues of the pyrethroid lambda-cyhalothrin, 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(Z)- (1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl- (Z)-(1S,3S)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1- enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and its epimer expressed as epimer of lambda-cyhalothrin, a 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1S,3S) -3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1-enyl)- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate in or on barley grain at 0.05 ppm, barley bran at 0.2 ppm, and barley hay and straw at 2.0 ppm for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register of October 29, 1997 (62 FR 56095) (FRL-5745-5).
Lambda-cyhalothrin. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on alfalfa/clover/grass mixed stands for control of potato leafhoppers in New York. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for combined residues of the pyrethroid lambda-cyhalothrin, 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl- (Z)-(1S,3S)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1- enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and its epimer expressed as epimer of lambda-cyhalothrin, a 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1S,3S) -3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1-enyl)- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate in or on Clover, forage at 5.0 ppm; Clover, hay at 6.0 ppm; Grass, forage at 5.0 ppm; and Grass, hay at 6.0 ppm for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Registers of January 3, 2003 (68 FR 283) (FRL-7285-2) and September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52354)(FRL-7321-3).
Lambda-cyhalothrin. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of lambda-cyhalothrin on wild rice for control of rice worms in Minnesota. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of the pyrethroid lambda-cyhalothrin, 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(Z)- (1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl- (Z)-(1S,3S)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1- enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and its epimer expressed as epimer of lambda-cyhalothrin, a 1:1 mixture of (S)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1S,3S) -3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (R)-α-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl-(Z)-(1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3- trifluoroprop-1-enyl)- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate in or on rice, wild at 1.0 ppm for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. The time-limited tolerance was originally published in Start Printed Page 75737the Federal Register of January 3, 2003 (68 FR 283) (FRL-7285-2).
Maneb. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of maneb on walnuts for control of bacterial blight in California. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of the fungicide maneb (manganous ethylenebisdithiocarbamate) calculated as zinc ethylenebisdithiocarbamate, and its metabolite ethylenethiourea in or on walnuts at 0.05 ppm for an additional 1-year period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2008. A time-limited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register on March 17, 1999 (64 FR 13097) (FRL-6067-9).
Methoxyfenozide. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of methoxyfenozide on soybeans for control of soybean loopers and salt marsh catepillars in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the insecticide methoxyfenozide, benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-2-methyl-2-(3,5- dimethylbenzoyl)-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)hydrazide in or on soybean aspirated grain fractions at 20 ppm, soybean seed at 0.04 ppm, soybean forage at 10 ppm, soybean hay at 75 ppm, and soybean refined oil at 1.0 ppm for an additional 2-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2007. Time-limited tolerances were originally published in the Federal Register on November 2, 2001 (66 FR 55585) (FRL-6806-4).
Propiconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of propiconazole on cranberries for control of cottonball disease in Wisconsin. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of the fungicide propiconazole, 1-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole and its metabolites determined as 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid and expressed as parent compound in or on cranberry for an additional two-year period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2007. A time-limited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register on April 11, 1997 (62 FR 17710) (FRL-5600-5).
Spinosad. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of spinosad on alfalfa for control of armyworms in New Mexico and on pastureland and rangeland for control of armyworms in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oregon. This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for combined residues of the insecticide spinosad, Factor A is 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-o-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[5-(dimethlamino)-tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,6b,tetradecahydro-14-methyl-1H-as-Indaceno[3,2d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione. Factor D is 2-[6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-o-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]13-[[5-(dimethylamino)-tetrahydri-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-4,14,dimethyl-1H-as-Indaceno[3,2d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione. in or on alfalfa forage at 4.0 ppm; alfalfa hay at 4.0 ppm; grass forage at 7.0 ppm; and grass hay at 7.0 ppm; for an additional 3-year period. These tolerances will expire and are revoked on December 31, 2008. A time-limited tolerance was originally published for sunflowers in the Federal Register of January 9, 2001 (66 FR 1592) (FRL-6760-2).
Tebuconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of tebuconazole on garlic for control of garlic rust in California. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the fungicide tebuconazole in or on garlic at 0.1 ppm for an additional 2-year period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2007. A time-limited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register on May 26, 1999 (64 FR 28377) (FRL-6079-1).
Tebuconazole. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of tebuconazole on sunflowers for control of rust in Colorado. This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the fungicide tebuconazole in or on sunflower oil at 0.4 ppm and sunflower seed at 0.2 ppm for an additional 2-year period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2007. A time-limited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register on June 20, 1997 (62 FR 33550) (FRL-5725-7).
Thiophanate methyl. EPA has authorized under FIFRA section 18 the use of thiophanate methyl on fruiting vegetables, including tomato, for control of white mold in Florida, Virginia, and New Jersey. This regulation extends a crop group time-limited tolerance for residues of the fungicide thiophanate methyl and its metabolite methyl 2-benzimidazoyl carbamate (MBC) in or on the fruiting vegetable crop group at 0.5 ppm for an additional 3-year period. This crop group tolerance will expire and is revoked on December 31, 2008. The time-limited tolerance was originally published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2003 (68 FR 43465) (FRL-7317-5).
You must file your objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in this unit and in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0292 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and must be mailed or delivered to the Hearing Clerk on or before January 20, 2006.
Mail your written request to: Office of the Hearing Clerk (1900L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, Start Printed Page 75738DC 20460-0001. You may also deliver your request to the Office of the Hearing Clerk in Suite 350, 1099 14th St., NW., Washington, DC 20005. The Office of the Hearing Clerk is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Office of the Hearing Clerk is (202) 564-6255.
2. Copies for the Docket. In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in Unit III.A., you should also send a copy of your request to the PIRIB for its inclusion in the official record that is described in ADDRESSES. Mail your copies, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0292, to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch, Information Technology and Resource Management Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. In person or by courier, bring a copy to the location of the PIRIB described in ADDRESSES. You may also send an electronic copy of your request via e-mail to: opp-docket@epa.gov. Please use an ASCII file format and avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Copies of electronic objections and hearing requests will also be accepted on disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 file format or ASCII file format. Do not include any CBI in your electronic copy. You may also submit an electronic copy of your request at many Federal Depository Libraries.
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2. In § 180.110, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entry for Walnuts by revising the expiration date “12/31/07” to read “12/31/08.”
3. In § 180.371, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entry for Vegetables, Fruiting, Group 8 by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
4. In § 180.377, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Barley, grain; Barley, hay; Barley, straw; Wheat, aspirated grain fractions; Wheat, grain; Wheat, hay; Wheat, milled byproducts; and Wheat, straw by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
5. In § 180.434, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entry for Cranberry by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/07.”
6. In § 180.438, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Barley, bran; Barley, grain; Barley, hay; Barley, straw; Clover, forage; Clover, hay; Grass, forage; Grass, hay; Rice, wild by revising the expiration dates “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
8. In § 180.474, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Garlic; Sunflower, oil and Sunflower, seed by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/07.”
9. In § 180.475, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Corn, sweet (kernel + cob with husk removed; Corn, sweet, forage; and Corn, sweet, stover by revising the expiration dates “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
10. In § 180.480, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Cattle, fat; Cattle, meat byproducts; Cattle, meat; Goat, fat; Goat, meat byproducts; Goat, meat; Grapefruit; Grapefruit, dried pulp; Grapefruit oil; Hogs, fat; Hogs, meat byproducts; Hogs, meat; Horse, fat; Horse, meat byproducts; Horse, meat; Sheep, fat; Sheep, meat byproducts; and, Sheep, meat; by revising the expiration dates “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
11. In § 180.495, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Alfalfa, forage; Alfalfa, hay; Grass, forage; and Grass, hay; by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/08.”
12. In § 180.544, in the table to paragraph (b), amend the entries for Soybean, aspirated grain fractions; Soybean, forage; Soybean, hay; Soybean, refined oil; Soybean, seed by revising the expiration date “12/31/05” to read “12/31/07.”
[FR Doc. 05-24322 Filed 12-20-05; 8:45 am]