[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80512-80514]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32059]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2010-0853]

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management
and Budget: OMB Control Numbers: 1625-0062, 1625-0078, and 1625-0082

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
request for comments announces that the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding
three Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of its approval for
the following collections of information: (1) 1625-0062, Approval of
Alterations to Marine Portable Tanks; Approval of Non-Specification
Portable Tanks; (2) 1625-0078, Licensing and Manning Requirements for
Officers of Towing Vessels; and (3) 1625-0082, Navigation Safety
Information and Emergency Instructions for Certain Towing Vessels. Our
ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the public.
Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens
commensurate with our performance of duties.

DATES: Please submit comments on or before January 21, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2010-0853] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or to OIRA. To avoid
duplication, please submit your comments by only one of the following
means:
    (1) Electronic submission. (a) To Coast Guard docket at http://www.regulations.gov. (b) To OIRA by e-mail via<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Mail or Hand delivery. (a) DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590-

0001. Hand deliver between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-
366-9329. (b) To OIRA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503,
attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
    (3) Fax. (a) To DMF,<PHONE_NUMBER>. (b) To OIRA at<PHONE_NUMBER>. To
ensure your comments are received in a timely manner, mark the fax,
attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
    The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and
material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in
this Notice as being available in the docket, will become part of the
docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room W12-140
on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. You may also find the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Copies of the ICRs are available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
Commandant (CG-611), Attn Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S. Coast
Guard, 2100 2nd St, SW., Stop 7101, Washington DC 20593-7101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kenlinishia Tyler, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, for
questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions on the docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard invites comments on whether
these ICRs should be granted based on it being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the
collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
information subject to the collections; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number
of the ICRs. They must also contain the docket number of this request,
[USCG 2010-0853]. For your comments to OIRA to be considered, it is
best if they are received on or before January 21, 2011.
    Public participation and request for comments: We encourage you to
respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials.
We will post all comments received, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov. They will include any personal information you
provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the
``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.
    Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number [USCG-2010-0853], indicate the specific section of the
document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each
comment. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an e-mail
address, or other contact information in the body of your document so
that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
You may submit comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or
delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES; but please submit
them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8-1/2 by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. In response to your comments, we
may revise the ICR or decide not to seek an extension of approval for
this collection. The Coast Guard and OIRA will consider all comments
and material received during the comment period.
    Viewing comments and documents: Go to http://www.regulations.gov to
view documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the
docket. Click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2010-0853''
and click ``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the
``Actions'' column. You may also visit the DMF in room W12-140 on the
West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
    Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments
received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Privacy
Act statement regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008
issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Previous Request for Comments

    This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (75 FR 59278, September 27,
2010) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no
comments.

Information Collection Requests

    1. Title: Approval of Alterations to Marine Portable Tanks;
Approval of Non-Specification Portable Tanks.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0062.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners of marine portable tanks and owners/designers
of non-specification portable tanks.
    Abstract: Approval by the Coast Guard of alterations to marine
portable tanks under 46 CFR part 64 ensures the altered tank retains
the level of safety to which it was originally designed. In addition,
rules allowing for the approval of non-specification portable tanks
ensure innovation and new designs are not impeded by the regulation.
    Forms: None.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden remains unchanged at 18 hours
a year.
    2. Title: Licensing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing
Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0078.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of towing vessels.
    Abstract: Title 46 CFR part 10 prescribes regulations for the
licensing of maritime personnel. This collection is necessary to ensure
a mariner's training information is available to assist in determining
the mariner's overall qualifications to hold certain licenses.
    Forms: None.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 19,746
hours to 16,770 hours a year.
    3. Title: Navigation Safety Information and Emergency Instructions
for Certain Towing Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0082.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners, operators, and masters of vessels.
    Abstract: The purpose of the regulations is to improve the safety
of towing vessels and the crews that operate them.
    Forms: None.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 362,908
hours to 410,465 hours a year.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: December 15, 2010.
R.E. Day,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2010-32059 Filed 12-21-10; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8731-8736]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3585]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0099; FRL-9337-3]

Aureobasidium pullulans Strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941;
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 the Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM
14940 and DSM 14941 in or on all food commodities when applied pre-
harvest and used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Bio-
ferm GmbH 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 Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM
14940 and DSM 14941.

DATES: This regulation is effective February 15, 2012. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before April 16, 2012, 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: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0099. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information the disclosure of which is restricted by statute.
Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not made
available via the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard
copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available in the
electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available
in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One
Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The
Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number
is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susanne Cerrelli, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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. Potentially
affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
    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.

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/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl. To access the harmonized test guidelines referenced in
this document electronically, please go to http://www.epa.gov/ocspp and
select ``Test Methods and Guidelines.''

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-2010-0099 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
April 16, 2012. 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 that does not contain any 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 a copy of
your non-CBI objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID
number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0099, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

II. Background and Statutory Findings

    In the Federal Register of March 10, 2010 (75 FR 11171) (FRL-8810-
8), EPA issued a notice pursuant to section 408(d)(3) of FFDCA, 21
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide tolerance
petition (PP 9F7623) by Bio-ferm GmbH, Konrad Lorenz Str. 20, Tulln,
3430, Austria. The petition requested that 40 CFR part 180 be amended
by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941.
This notice referenced a summary of the petition prepared by the
petitioner Bio-ferm GmbH, which is available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received 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 in residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Pursuant to section 408(c)(2)(B) of FFDCA, in
establishing or maintaining in effect an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance, EPA must take into account the factors set forth in
section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA, which require 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. * *
*'' Additionally, section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA requires that 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 performs a number of analyses to determine the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide residues. First, EPA determines the
toxicity of pesticides. Second, EPA examines exposure to the pesticide
through food, drinking water, and through other exposures that occur as
a result of pesticide use in residential settings.

III. Toxicological Profile

    Consistent with section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA, 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.

A. Overview of Aureobasidium Pullulans Strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941

    Aureobasidium pullulans is a ``yeast-like'' saprophytic fungus
found in the phyllosphere of many plants, and it has been isolated from
soil and aquatic environments (Refs. 1, 2, and 3). It is commonly
isolated from healthy grape (Refs. 4 and 5) and apple (Ref. 6) plants,
as well as other plants (Refs. 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11). Although
associated with disease in some plants, the fungus generally is
recognized as a saprobe, since it derives its nourishment from
nonliving or decaying organic matter, and is only considered a weak
pathogen or parasite of certain plants (Refs. 2 and 12). It is a known
antagonist of several plant disease-causing organisms, and is an
important producer of enzymes for biotechnological and industrial
applications (Ref. 1).
    Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 were
isolated from apple leaves and classified by the German Strain
Collection for Microorganisms (DSMZ). Neither is a

mutant nor genetically modified strain and they are not closely related
to toxigenic human pathogens. As discussed in Pesticide Petition (PP)
9F7623, product analysis data demonstrate that Aureobasidium pullulans
strain DSM 14941 is closely related to strain DSM 14940. The two
strains share many similar genetic and morphological characteristics.
Bioferm GmbH has proposed to register two manufacturing-use pesticide
products (MPs): ``Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941 Technical,''
and ``Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14940 Technical.'' The active
ingredient is 80% w/w (minimum of x 10\9\ colony forming units/grams
(unit of measure for bacteria (cfu/g)) in each of the proposed
technical products.
    Bio-ferm GmbH has proposed to register two end-use products (EPs)
containing equal parts of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and
DSM 14941: ``Blossom Protect'' will be applied to pome fruit only
during the blossoming period to protect plants against bacterial fire
blight, and ``Botector'' will be applied preharvest to grapes, pome
fruit, stone fruit, and strawberries to protect these crops against
fruit rot diseases caused by Botrytis sp., Monilia sp., Penicillium
sp., Nectria sp., and Pezicula sp.

B. Microbial Pesticide Toxicology Data Requirements

    The Agency has determined that, for preharvest uses, all mammalian
toxicology data requirements submitted to support the petition to
exempt residues of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM
14941 from the requirement of a tolerance have been fulfilled (Ref.
13).
    The product analysis data demonstrated that Aureobasidium pullulans
strain DSM 14941 is closely related to strain DSM 14940. Because the
strains are closely related, the Agency has determined that the
findings of the submitted acute toxicity/pathogenicity studies
conducted only with strain DSM 14941 supported both strains, and those
studies show no evidence of toxicity, or pathogenicity at the doses
tested. In addition, both strains were tested in an acute subcutaneous
injection toxicity/pathogenicity study in rats. The results of this
study indicated that both strains were not toxic, infective, and/or
pathogenic to the test animals. These findings were supported by the
results of a study of the influence of temperature on the growth of the
two Aureobasidium pullulans strains, which showed that growth of both
strains does not occur at or above 35 [deg]C. Since human body
temperature is 37 [deg]C, and based on the results from these studies
as discussed in this unit the Agency concluded that neither strain
would be toxic, infective and/or pathogenic in humans.
    1. Acute Oral Toxicity/Pathogenicity (Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Guideline 885.3050; Master Record
Identification Number (MRID) No. 47899302. Twenty-four rats were
administered a single dose of Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941.
Three animals of each sex were sacrificed on days 3, 7, and 14; the
remaining animals were sacrificed at test end on day 21. Body tissues
were examined for Aureobasidium pullulans. All samples of feces, blood,
brain, lung, liver, kidney, spleen, stomach, and intestine were
negative. The lymph nodes of one animal sacrificed on day 7 tested
positive for the presence of Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14941. These
findings show a pattern of clearance with no Aureobasidium pullulans
DSM 14941 detected by day 14. The results of this acceptable study
demonstrated that Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14941 was not toxic,
infective, and/or pathogenic in rats, when dosed at 4 x 10\8\ cfu/
animal.
    2. Acute Pulmonary Toxicity/Pathogenicity (OCSPP Guideline
885.3150; MRID No. 47899303). Male and female animals were exposed
intratracheally with Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941 Technical
(4 x 10\8\ cfu/g). Interim sacrifices were made 3 hours post-dose and
on study days 3, 7, and 14; the remaining animals were sacrificed at
study end on day 21. There was no mortality, and, except on the day of
dosing when the entire test material group showed reduced motor
activity and dyspnea, all animals appeared normal throughout the study.
Tissue samples were evaluated for Aureobasidium pullulans after
sacrifice. The following tissues were negative for Aureobasidium
pullulans at all time points: Feces, brain, kidney, and intestine.
Blood samples were negative except for one male on day 0; lung samples
were negative except for two males and two females on day 0; liver
samples were negative except for three males on day 0; spleen samples
were negative except for two males on day 0; lymph node samples were
negative except for one animal on day 7, and stomach samples were
negative except for two males on day 0. These findings show a pattern
of clearance with no Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14941 detected by day
14. The results of this acceptable study demonstrated that
Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14941 was not toxic, infective, and/or
pathogenic in rat, when dosed at 0.8 x 10\8\ cfu/animal.
    3. Acute Injection Toxicity/Pathogenicity (OCSPP Guideline
885.3200; MRID No. 47871807 and 47871808). In an acute subcutaneous
toxicity/pathogenicity study (MRID 47871807), male and female rats were
injected with Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14940 (2.36 x 10\10\
cfu/g) and DSM 14941 (1.5 x 10\10\ cfu/g). Interim sacrifices were made
on days 3, 7, and 14; the remaining animals were sacrificed at test end
on day 21. There were no deaths, and all animals appeared normal
throughout the study except for edema or slight erythema at the
injection site. Samples of the following tissues were negative for
Aureobasidium pullulans at all time points: Feces, blood, brain, lung,
liver, kidney, spleen, stomach, and intestine. Lymph node samples were
negative except for one animal sacrificed on day 7. The study author
suggested this was likely a post-mortem transmission. A pattern of
clearance was observed in this study, with no Aureobasidium pullulans
DSM 14941 or 14940 detected by day 14. The results of this acceptable
study demonstrated that Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSMZ 14940 and
DSMZ 14941 were not toxic, infective, and/or pathogenic in rats, when
dosed at 1.95 x 10\7\ or 1.12 x 10\7\cfu/animal, respectively.
    In a second acute subcutaneous toxicity/pathogenicity study (MRID
47871808), male and female rats were injected with Aureobasidium
pullulans strain DSM 14941 (1.1 x 10\9\ cfu/g). Interim sacrifices were
made on days 1 and 7; the remaining animals were sacrificed at test end
on day 21. There were no deaths, and all animals appeared normal
throughout the study except for severe edema or slight erythema at the
injection site. Samples of the following tissues were negative for
Aureobasidium pullulans at all time points: Brain, lung, spleen,
kidney, lymph nodes, blood and urine. The skin was positive for
Aureobasidium pullulans in three males and three females from the test
material group on day 1 and in two females of the same group on day 7.
The liver of one male from the test material group was positive on day
1. The cecum contents were positive in one male and one female from the
test material group on day 1 and in two females from the same group on
day 7. These findings show a pattern of clearance with no Aureobasidium
pullulans DSM 14941 detected by day 21. The results of this acceptable
study demonstrated that Aureobasidium pullulans DSM 14941 was not
toxic, infective, and/or

pathogenic in rats, when dosed at 1.6 x 10\7\ cfu/animal.
    4. Acute Dermal Toxicity (OCSPP Guideline 870.1200; MRID 47869615).
In an acute dermal toxicity study, the shaved skin of 10 rats was dosed
with 2,000 milligram/kilogram (mg/kg) Blossom Protect (7 x 10\9\ cfu/g
each of strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941) for 24 hours. One male
exhibited chromodacryorrhea from day 7 to day 14 and one female
exhibited chromodacryorrhea from day 1 to day 2 of the study, but this
was not considered to be toxicologically significant because this is a
normal but rare response and it did not result in mortality. All
animals appeared healthy at necropsy. The lethal dose
(LD50) was >2,000 mg/kg. This study was rated
acceptable, and the end use product (EP) is classified as toxicity
category IV.
    5. Primary Dermal Irritation (OCSPP Guideline 870.2500; MRID
47869619). In a dermal irritation study, the shaved skin of 3 rabbits
was dosed with 0.5 g Blossom Protect (7 x 10\9\ cfu/g Aureobasidium
pullulans strain DSM 14940 and 7 x 10\9\ cfu/g Aureobasidium pullulans
strain DSM 14941) moistened with 1.0 milliliter (mL) deionized water
for 4 hours. All animals appeared normal throughout the study; thus,
Blossom Protect was considered to be non-irritating. This study was
rated acceptable, and the EP is classified as toxicity category IV.
    6. Acute Oral Toxicity (OCSPP Guideline 870.1100; MRID No.
47869614. In an acute oral toxicity study, six animals received a
single 2,000 mg/kg body weight (bw) dose of Blossom Protect 22% (2 x
10\10\ cfu/g) Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14940, 22% (2 x 10\10\
cfu/g) Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941, 25% sucrose, 6% water.
There was no mortality, and all animals appeared normal throughout the
study. The LD50 was >2,000 mg/kg. This study was rated
acceptable, and the EP is classified as toxicity category III.
    7. Acute Inhalation Toxicity (OCSPP Guideline 870.1300; MRID
47869617). In an acute inhalation toxicity study, 10 animals were
exposed nose-only to a 10% suspension of Blossom Protect (7 x 10 \9\
cfu/g A. pullulans strain DSM 14940 and 7 x 10\9\ cfu/g A. pullulans
strain DSM 14941) at 5.17 milligrams per liter (mg/L). The Mass Medium
Aerodynamic Diameter (MMAD) was 4.2 [micro]m. There were no deaths and
all animals appeared healthy throughout the study. Necropsy was
unremarkable. The lethal concentration (LC50) was
>5.17 mg/L. This study was rated acceptable, and the EP is classified
as toxicity category IV.
    8. Acute Eye Irritation (OCSPP Guideline 870.2400; MRID 47869618).
In an eye irritation study, three rabbits were dosed with 0.1 mL (60-62
grams (g) of Blossom Protect (7 x 10\9\ cfu/g A. pullulans strain DSM
14940 and 7 x 10\9\ cfu/g A. pullulans strain DSM 14941). One animal
had a score of 1 for conjunctival redness 1 hour after application.
There were no other clinical signs, and all animals appeared normal at
24 hours. Blossom protect was considered to be virtually non-
irritating. This study was rated acceptable, and the EP is classified
as toxicity category IV.
    9. In vivo Micronucleus Assay (MRID 47899304). Twenty mice (two
groups of five male and two groups of five female mice) received single
2,000 mg/kg Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941 dissolved in water
by oral gavage. There were no clinical signs observed in any of the
test animals, which were sacrificed 24 or 48 hours after receiving the
test material. The femoral bone marrow was immediately harvested, and
the ratio of polychromatic erythrocytes to total erythrocytes (mature
and immature) was determined, and 2,000 immature erythrocytes/animal
were scored for the presence of micronucleated immature erythrocytes, a
sign of potential toxicity or damage to genetic material in the cells.
Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14941 did not produce a
statistically significant increase in micronucleated immature
erythrocytes compared to the untreated control animals. The response of
the positive control animals (treated with a known toxic substance,
cyclophosphamide, by intraperitoneal injection, at 10 mg/kg) was
appropriate for comparison and did produce a statistically significant
increase in micronucleated immature erythrocytes compared to the
untreated control animals. This study was rated acceptable.
    10. Influence of Temperature on Reproduction (MRID 47871833).
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CBS 626.85 was isolated from the
peritoneal dialysis fluid of a human in Australia. The effects of
temperature on the reproduction or growth of Aureobasidium pullulans
strains DSM 14940 and, DSM 14941, in liquid culture or on agar plates
were examined and compared against this positive control, Aureobasidium
pullulans strain CBS 626.85, to observe the ability of these strains to
reproduce at human body temperature of 37 [deg]C. All three strains
grew well at 30 [deg]C. At 33 [deg]C, the number of replications (per
48 hours) of the Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and, DSM
14941 was less than one, while the number of duplications for strain
CBS 626.85 was approximately five. Neither strain DSM 14940 or strain
DSM 14941 was able to grow at 35 [deg]C or 37 [deg]C, while strain CBS
625.85 replicated (approximately) twice at 35 [deg]C and once at 37
[deg]C. Based on the lack of growth of the DSM strains at 35 [deg]C and
above, and given human body temperature is 37 [deg]C, Aureobasidium
pullulan strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 are expected to be non-
pathogenic in humans. This study was rated acceptable.
    11. Hypersensitivity Incidents (OCSPP Guideline 885.3400; MRID No.
47945023). No hypersensitivity incidents, including immediate-type or
delayed-type reactions of humans and domestic animals during research,
development, or testing of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940
and DSM 14941 were reported by the applicant. Any future
hypersensitivity incidents must be reported per OCSPP Guideline
885.3400.

IV. Aggregate Exposures

    In examining aggregate exposure, section 408 of FFDCA directs EPA
to consider available information concerning exposures from the
pesticide residue in food and all other non-occupational exposures,
including drinking water from ground water or surface water and
exposure through pesticide use in gardens, lawns, or buildings
(residential and other indoor uses).

A. Dietary Exposure

    Should this microbial pesticide be present on food, the acute
toxicity, infectivity, and pathogenicity data, as well as the data
demonstrating the lack of growth at human body temperature submitted
for Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941
demonstrated that no toxicity, infectivity, and/or pathogenicity is
likely to occur with any exposure level resulting from application of
these two proposed pesticide active ingredients in accordance with good
agricultural practices (see Unit III.B.).
    1. Food. Naturally occurring Aureobasidium pullulans is likely to
be present on fresh produce. According to Webb and Mundt (1978) (Ref.
11) Aureobasidium pullulans is ``a major resident on most green
plants.'' In a study with several species of crop plants, they
determined Aureobasidium pullulans to be among the most abundant (71%-
85%) of all fungi present on the plant surfaces. Aureobasidium
pullulans made up an average of 77.1% of the mold species isolated on
green beans, and occurred at

high levels (up to 2.7 x 10\4\ cfu/centimeter\2\ (cm\2\) on certain
fruits (cucumbers and squash). Dietary exposure to Aureobasidium
pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941, therefore, is possible from
strawberries, grapes, pome and stone fruits harvested naturally and
from plants treated with these fungicidal active ingredients. The
submitted acute oral toxicity/pathogenicity studies indicated that if
Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 are ingested,
no toxic or pathogenic effects will result. In addition, Aureobasidium
pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 do not reproduce at the
normal human body temperature of 37 [deg]C. Therefore, in the event
oral exposure should occur by ingesting treated fruits, the Agency
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
from exposure to such residues.
    2. Drinking water exposure. Naturally occurring Aureobasidium
pullulans is ubiquitous and has been isolated from all types of water
(Ref. 14). Exposure of humans to residues of pesticides containing
Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 in consumed
drinking water is possible but potential exposure through drinking
water is reduced, given the proposed use patterns, use sites, and
application methods for Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and
DSM 14941, which do not include direct application to aquatic
environments. In the event that Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM
14940 and DSM 14941 are transferred to surface water or ground water
intended for human consumption, the fungi would not survive the high
temperatures, chlorination, pH adjustments, and/or filtration water is
subjected to in a drinking water treatment facility. Even if oral
exposure should occur through consumed drinking water, there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will result from exposure to such
residues, based upon the lack of toxicity, infectivity, and/or
pathogenicity, as well as the inability of these fungal strains to grow
at human body temperature, demonstrated in the previously described
toxicological studies (see Unit III.B.).

B. Other Non-Occupational Exposure

    The use sites for these products include residential garden sites
and agricultural sites. Aureobasidium pullulans is naturally present in
many habitats, and based on the data and other information submitted to
satisfy data requirements for registration of the MPs and EPs
containing the active ingredients Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM
14940 and DSM 14941, no toxicity, infectivity, pathogenicity or other
adverse effects from non-occupational exposure are expected (see Unit
III.B.).

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.''
    The likelihood of adverse cumulative effects occurring via a common
mechanism of toxicity is minimal, based on the lack of toxicity/
pathogenicity/infectivity potential of the active ingredients when
Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 are used in or
on food commodities and/or labeled for residential uses (see Unit
III.B.). In addition, Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM
14941 do not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by 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.

VI. Determination of Safety for U.S. Population, Infants and Children

    FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(C) provides that EPA shall assess the
available information about consumption patterns among infants and
children, special susceptibility of infants and children to pesticide
chemical residues, and the cumulative effects on infants and children
of the residues and other substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity. In addition, FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(C) provides that EPA
shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) 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 database on toxicity
and exposure unless EPA determines that a different margin of safety
will be safe for infants and children. This additional margin of safety
is commonly referred to as the FQPA Safety Factor. In applying this
provision, EPA either retains the default value of 10X or uses a
different additional safety factor when reliable data available to EPA
support the choice of a different factor.
    Based on the acute toxicity and pathogenicity data summarized in
Unit III.B., EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no
harm will result to the U.S. population, including infants and
children, from aggregate exposure to the residues of Aureobasidium
pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941. This includes all
anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for which there
is reliable information. EPA has arrived at this conclusion because the
data and information available on Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM
14940 and DSM 14941 do not demonstrate toxic, pathogenic, and/or
infective potential to mammals. Thus, there are no threshold effects of
concern and, as a result, the Agency has concluded that an additional
margin of safety for infants and children is unnecessary in this
instance. Further, the need to consider consumption patterns, special
susceptibility, and cumulative effects does not arise when dealing with
pesticides with no demonstrated significant adverse effects.

VII. 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 U.N. 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 Aureobasidium pullulans
strains DSM 14940 or DSM 14941.

VIII. Conclusions

    EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm
will result to the United States population, including infants and
children, from aggregate exposure to residues of

Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941. Therefore, an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for
residues of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 in
or on all food commodities when applied as a preharvest fungicide and
used in accordance with good agricultural practices.

IX. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This final rule establishes a tolerance under section 408(d) of
FFDCA 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 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 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 section 408(d) of FFDCA, 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.

X. References

1. Chi, Z., F. Wang, Z. Chi, L. Yue, G. Liu, T. Zhang. 2009.
Bioproducts from ureobasidium pullulans, a biotechnologically
important yeast. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 82: 793-804.
2. Cooke, W.B. 1959. An ecological life history of Aureobasidium
pullulans (De Bary) Arnaud. Mycopathologia, 12: 1-45.
3. Slepecky, R.A. and W.T. Starmer. 2009. Phenotypic plasticity in
fungi: a review with observations on Aureobasidium pullulans.
Mycologia 101: 823-832.
4. Fleet, G.H. 2002. The yeast ecology of wine grapes. Pp. 1-17 in
Biodiversity and Biotechnol. Of Wine Yeasts (Ciani, M., ed.).
Research Signpost, Kerala, India.
5. Fleet, G.H. 2003. Yeast interactions and wine flavor. Int. J.
Food Microbiol., 86: 11-22.
6. Granado, J., B. Thurig, E. Kieffer, L. Petrini, A. Fliessbach, L.
Tamm, F.P. Weibel, G.S. Wyss. 2008. Culturable fungi of stored
`Golden Delicious' apple fruits: a one-season comparison study of
organic and integrated production systems in Switzerland. Microb.
Ecol., 56: 720-732.
7. Gao, X.-X., H. Zhou, D.-Y. Xu, C.-H. Yu, Y.-Q. Chen, L.-H. Qu.
2005. High diversity of endophytic fungi from the pharmaceutical
plant, Heterosmilax japonica Kunth revealed by cultivation-
independent approach. FEMS Microbiol. Letters, 249: 255-266.
8. Osono, T. 2008. Endophytic and epiphytic phyllosphere fungi of
Camellia japonica: seasonal and leaf age-dependent variations.
Mycologia, 100: 387-391.
9. Slavikova, E., R. Vadkertiova, and D. Vranova. 2007. Yeasts
colonizing the leaf surfaces. J. Basic Microbiol. 47: 344-350.
10. Suryanarayanan, T.S., S.K. Wittlinger, and S.H. Faeth. 2005.
Endophytic fungi associated with cacti in Arizona. Mycol. Res. 109:
635-639.
11. Webb, T.A. and J.O. Mundt. 1978. Molds on vegetables at the time
of harvest. Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 35: 655-658.
12. Kockova-Kratochvilova, A., M. Cernakova, and E. Slavikova. 1980.
Morphological changes during the life cycle of Aureobasidium
pullulans (de Bary) Arnaud. Folia Microbiologica, 25.
13. U.S. EPA. December 2011. DRAFT Biopesticides Registration Action
Document of Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and 14941.
14. Slavikova, E. and R. Vadkertiova. 1997. Seasonal occurrence of
yeasts and yeast like organisms in the river Danube. Antonie van
Leeuwenhoek 72: 77-80, 1997.

XI. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to
the Comptroller General of the United States. 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 this final rule in the Federal
Register. This final rule 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: January 30, 2012.
Steven Bradbury,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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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. Section 180.1312 is added to subpart D to read as follows:

Sec.  180.1312  Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM
14941; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance.

    An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for
residues of the microbial pesticides, Aureobasidium pullulans strains
DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 in or on all food commodities when applied
preharvest and used in accordance with good agricultural practices.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0323]

Notice of Enforcement of Regulation

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Weymouth
4th of July fireworks event. This action is to ensure the safety of
life and protection of property during the fireworks event. During the
enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zone
without permission of the Captain of the Port Boston.

DATES: For the special local regulations described in 33 CFR 100.114,
Fireworks Display Table entry 7.11, the zone will be enforced on June
28, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Eldridge McFadden at phone
number<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulation in 33 CFR 100.114 for the annual Weymouth 4th of July
Fireworks on June 28, 2008, from 9 p.m. through 11 p.m.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.114, a vessel may not enter the
regulated area, unless it receives permission from the COTP.
Additionally, no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards
around the fireworks barge. Spectator vessels may safely transit
outside the regulated area but may not anchor, block, loiter in, or
impede the transit of ship parade participants or official patrol
vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or
local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.114 and 5
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance
notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to
Mariners. If the COTP determines that the regulated area need not be
enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, he or she may use
a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the
regulated area.

    Dated: May 6, 2008.
G.P. Kulisch,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Boston.
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