[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18419-18420]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06692]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Delayed Applications

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: List of Applications Delayed more than 180 days.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c),
PHMSA is publishing the following list of special permit applications
that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay
and the expected completion date for action on each application is
provided in association with each identified application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Paquet, Director, Office of
Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation, East Building, PHH-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Southeast, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>

Key to ``Reason for Delay''

1. Awaiting additional information from applicant
2. Extensive public comment under review
3. Application is technically complex and is of significant impact or
precedent-setting and requires extensive analysis
4. Staff review delayed by other priority issues or volume of special
permit applications

Meaning of Application Number Suffixes

N--New Application
M--Modification Request
R--Renewal Request
P--Party To Exemption Request

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2013.
Donald Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits.

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                                                             Estimated
      Application           Applicant       Reason  for       date of
                                               delay        completion
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                     Modification to Special Permits
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14562-M...............  The Lite                       3      05-31-2013
                         Cylinder
                         Company
                         Franklin, TN.
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                     New Special Permit Applications
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15650-N...............  JL Shepherd &                  3      05-31-2013
                         Associates San
                         Fernando, CA.
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                  Renewal Special Permits Applications
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14455-R...............  EnergySolutions,               3      03-31-2013
                         LLC Oak Ridge,
                         TN.
15228-R...............  FedEx Express                  3      03-31-2013
                         Memphis, TN.
14832-R...............  Trinity                        3      05-31-2013
                         Industries,
                         Inc. Dallas, TX.
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[FR Doc. 2013-06692 Filed 3-25-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 46 (Friday, March 8, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8414-8415]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04153]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0250; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-3]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Williston, ND

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface, at Williston Basin International Airport,
Williston, ND. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new
standard instrument approach procedures developed at Williston Basin
International Airport, for the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 10, 2019. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Williston Basin International, Williston, ND, to support
IFR operations at the airport.

History

    On November 5, 2018, the FAA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking in the Federal Register (83 FR 55310 for Docket No. FAA-
2018-0250, a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Williston
Basin International Airport, Williston, ND. Controlled airspace is
necessary to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures
developed at Williston Basin International Airport, for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. No comments
were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    The FAA amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
71 by:
    Establishing Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface to within a 6.7-mile radius of Williston Basin
International Airport, Williston, ND, to accommodate new standard
instrument approach procedures. This action would enhance safety and
the management of IFR operations at the airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated

impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects
air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this
rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

0
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AGL ND E5 Williston, ND [New]

Williston Basin International Airport, ND
    (Lat. 48[deg]15'35'' N, long. 103[deg]45'02'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of the Williston Basin International
Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1, 2019.
John Witucki,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2019-04153 Filed 3-7-19; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22516-22517]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07781]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0323; FMCSA-2016-0007; FMCSA-2016-0008; FMCSA-
2018-0052; FMCSA-2019-0036; FMCSA-2020-0046; FMCSA-2020-0047]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for eight
individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions
enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are
taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were applicable on March 17, 2023. The exemptions
expire on March 17, 2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room
W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
[email protected]. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets
Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Viewing Comments

    To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA-2015-0323, FMCSA-2016-0007, FMCSA-2016-0008, FMCSA-2018-
0052, FMCSA-2019-0036, FMCSA-2020-0046, or FMCSA-2020-0047) in the
keyword box and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted
(Newer-Older),'' choose the first notice listed, and click ``Browse
Comments.'' If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the
docket online by visiting Dockets Operations in Room W12-140 on the
ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help
you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER> before visiting
Dockets Operations.

B. Privacy Act

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption request. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal information the commenter
provides, to www.regulations.gov. As described in the system of records
notice DOT/ALL 14 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be
reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of
the submitter.

II. Background

    On March 3, 2023, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for eight individuals from the epilepsy and seizure
disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (88 FR
13487). The public comment period ended on April 3, 2023, and no
comments were received.
    FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and
determined that renewing these exemptions would likely achieve a level
of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would
be achieved by complying with Sec.  391.41(b)(8).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy
found in Sec.  391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which
is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to
control a CMV.
    In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory
criteria \1\ to assist medical examiners in determining whether drivers
with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce.
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    \1\ These criteria may be found in APPENDIX A TO PART 391--
MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Sec.  391.41(b)(8),
paragraphs 3, 4, and 5, which is available on the internet at
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf.
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III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding.

IV. Conclusion

    Based on its evaluation of the eight renewal exemption
applications, FMCSA announces its decision to exempt the following
drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in Sec.
391.41(b)(8).
    As of March 17, 2023, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following eight individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure
disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (88 FR
13487):

Kenneth Elder (KY)
Demetris Furman (SD)
Scott Habeck (SD)
Todd Hines (OH)
Scotty Ready, Sr. (WI)
Harold Seaton (KY)
Thomas Smutnik (PA)
Tara Vanhorne (PA)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0323, FMCSA-
2016-007, FMCSA-2016-0008, FMCSA 2018-0052, FMCSA-2019-0036, FMCSA-
2020-0046, or FMCSA-2020-0047. Their exemptions were applicable as of
March 17, 2023 and will expire on March 17, 2025.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), each exemption will be valid
for 2 years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) the person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b).

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-07781 Filed 4-12-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 3, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46597-46598]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1307; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-049-AD;
Amendment 39-16671; AD 2011-09-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-
601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants)
Airplanes

Correction

    In rule document 2011-17402 appearing on page 41653-41657, in the
issue of Friday, July 15, 2011, make the following correction:

39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

    On page 41655, in the second table, Table 2--Initial Compliance
Times for Airworthiness Limitations Tasks, a fourth column title was
inadvertently printed above the words ``Within 240 Flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.'' The table should appear as set forth
below.

                      Table 2--Initial Compliance Times for Airworthiness Limitations Tasks
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Bombardier, Inc. model--           Task(s)--                  Initial compliance time (whichever occurs later)--
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CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes,    30-11-00-101, Wing Anti-   Prior to the              Within 240 flight hours
 serial numbers 3001 through 3066   icing.                     accumulation of 4,800     after the effective
 inclusive; and CL-600-2B16 (CL-                               total flight hours; or    date of this AD.
 601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants)                                within 4,800 flight
 airplanes, serial numbers 5001                                hours after
 through 5194 inclusive; on which                              accomplishing Task 30-
 Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-                              11-06-204 in Section 5-
 0590 has been accomplished.                                   20-15 of the applicable
                                                               Time Limits/Maintenance
                                                               Checks manual specified
                                                               in table 1 of this AD;
                                                               whichever occurs later.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes,    30-11-00-102, Wing Anti-   Prior to the              Within 240 flight hours
 serial numbers 3001 through 3066   icing.                     accumulation of 4,800     after the effective
 inclusive; and CL-600-2B16 (CL-                               total flight hours; or    date of this AD.
 601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants)                                within 4,800 flight
 airplanes, serial numbers 5001                                hours after
 through 5194 inclusive; on which                              accomplishing Task 30-
 Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-                              13-00-205 in Section 5-
 0590 has been accomplished.                                   20-15 of the applicable
                                                               Time Limits/Maintenance
                                                               Checks manual specified
                                                               in table 1 of this AD;
                                                               whichever occurs later.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants)      30-11-00-101, Detailed     Prior to the              Within 320 flight hours
 airplanes, serial numbers 5301     Inspection of the Wing     accumulation of 6,400     after the effective
 through 5665 inclusive.            Anti-Ice Duct Piccolo-     total flight hours;       date of this AD.
                                    Tube, and 36-21-00-101,    except for airplanes
                                    Functional Test of the     having 6,400 total
                                    Leading Edge Thermal       flight hours or more as
                                    Switches.                  of the effective date
                                                               of this AD on which the
                                                               task has not been
                                                               accomplished: prior to
                                                               the next scheduled
                                                               6,400 flight hour task
                                                               inspection or prior to
                                                               the next scheduled
                                                               accomplishment of Task
                                                               57-10-00-208 in the
                                                               applicable Time Limits/
                                                               Maintenance Checks
                                                               manual specified in
                                                               table 1 of this AD,
                                                               whichever occurs first.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants)      30-11-00-101, Detailed     Prior to the              Within 320 flight hours
 airplanes, serial numbers 5701     Inspection of the Wing     accumulation of 6,400     after the effective
 and subsequent.                    Anti-Ice Duct Piccolo-     total flight hours.       date of this AD.
                                    Tube, and 36-21-00-101,
                                    Functional Test of the
                                    Leading Edge Thermal
                                    Switches.
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4505-4506]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0035]

Towing Safety Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Amended meeting notice; location and date change.

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SUMMARY: The dates and location of Towing Safety Advisory Committee
meeting that was scheduled for February 20 and 21, 2019, and announced
in the Federal Register on February 4, 2019 have been changed. The
meetings have been rescheduled to March 12 and 13, 2019, and they will
be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention
Center in Miami, FL.

DATES: The subcommittees of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee will

meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to conduct work-
group sessions. The full Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 13,
2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    These meetings may end early if the subcommittees or the Committee
has completed its business, or the meetings may be extended based on
the number of public comments.

ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
Miami Airport and Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL
33126;
    Hotel website: https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-miami-airport-and-convention-center-MIAMADT/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-DT-MIAMADT. For access to the docket or to read
documents or comments related to this meeting, including the February
notice of the meeting (84 FR 1480, February 4, 2019) which lists the
agenda, go to http://www.regulations.gov; insert USCG-2019-0035 in the
Search box, press Enter, and then click on the item you wish to view.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Douglas Scheffler, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee,
Commandant (CG-OES-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-372-
1087, fax<PHONE_NUMBER> or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: February 8, 2019.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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Meeting with Honeywell International and BASF November 24, 2003 Participants Honeywell: Rich Preziotti, Steve Bernhardt, Carol Bibb, Charles Ingebretsen BASF: Joe Steiner EPA: Drusilla Hufford, Jeff Cohen, Tom Land, Suzie Kocchi This meeting was requested by Honeywell and BASF to discuss the transition from HCFC 141b to alternatives in the foam industry. Honeywell and BASF met with EPA to talk about the status of the transition, post HCFC 141b production phase out and the continued import of HCFC 141b to the US through blended systems from Mexico. Honeywell noted that the industry would likely not complete the transition to alternatives as long as HCFC 141b was available either in stockpiles or through the import of blended systems from Mexico. BASF noted the industry would benefit from certainty on if/ when the Agency would address the import of blended systems containing HCFC 141b from Mexico. Honeywell also wanted to discuss issues surrounding the pending phaseout of HCFC 22 but decided to set up a separate meeting with Tom Land on those issues.

EPA informed Honeywell and BASF it is considering ways to address the import of blended systems containing HCFC 141b from Mexico, including finalizing the 2000 proposed ban on the use of HCFC 141b in all foam blowing applications.


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5644-5645]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0035; Notice 2]

General Motors, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of
Inconsequential Noncompliance

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT)

ACTION: Grant of petition

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SUMMARY: General Motors, LLC, (GM) has determined that certain model
year (MY) 2012-2015 Chevrolet Sonic passenger cars do not fully comply
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps,
Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. GM has filed a
noncompliance report dated March 2, 2015. GM also petitioned NHTSA on
March 24, 2015, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is
inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

ADDRESSES: For further information on the decision contact Mike Cole,
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile
(202) 366-3081.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Overview

    General Motors, LLC, (GM) has determined that certain model year
(MY) 2012-2015 Chevrolet Sonic passenger cars do not fully comply with
paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. GM has
filed a noncompliance report dated March 2, 2015, pursuant to 49 CFR
part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. GM also
petitioned NHTSA on March 24, 2015, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556) for an exemption
from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301
on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor
vehicle safety.
    Notice of receipt of the GM petition was published, with a 30-day
public comment period, on May 12, 2015, in the Federal Register (80 FR
27229). No comments were received. To view the petition and all
supporting documents log onto the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) Web site at: http://www.regulations.gov/. Then follow the online
search instructions to locate docket number ``NHTSA-2015-0035.''

II. Vehicles Involved

    Affected are approximately 310,243 MY 2012-2015 Chevrolet Sonic
passenger cars manufactured between May 5, 2011 and February 4, 2015.

III. Noncompliance:

    GM explains that the noncompliance is that the high-beam headlamp
lenses on the subject vehicles are not marked with ``HB3'' (the HB bulb
type) as required by paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 of FMVSS No. 108.

IV. Rule Text

    Paragraph S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 of FMVSS No. 108 requires in pertinent part:

    S<IP_ADDRESS>.1 The lens of each replaceable bulb headlamp must bear
permanent marking

in front of each replaceable light source with which it is equipped
that states either: The HB Type, if the light source conforms to S11
of this standard for filament light sources, . . . .

V. Summary of GM's Analyses

    GM stated its belief that the subject noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety for the following reasons:
    (A) The high-beam headlamp lenses in question are clearly marked
``9005'' (the ANSI designation), which GM believes to be a well-known
alternative designation recognized throughout the automotive industry
and used by lighting manufacturers interchangeably with HB3, the lamp's
HB type. GM also verified that the vehicle owner's manuals identify the
high beam replacement bulb as 9005.
    (B) That the mismarked high-beam headlamps are the correct
headlamps for the subject vehicles and that they conform to all other
requirements including photometric as required by FMVSS No. 108.
    (C) The risk of customer confusion when selecting a correct
replacement bulb is remote. Both the HB3 type and the 9005 ANSI
designation are marked on the vehicles' headlamp bulb sockets, and
packaging for replacement bulbs is commonly marked with both the HB
type and the ANSI designation. GM searched a number of national
automotive parts stores (Autozone, O'Reilly, Advanced Auto Parts, and
Pep Boys), and found that all HB3 replacement bulbs in these stores
were marked with the 9005 ANSI designation. Should a consumer attempt
to install an incorrect bulb into the headlamp sockets, the bulb could
not be successfully installed because of the unique nature of the
socket hardware.
    (D) GM also cited several previous petitions that NHTSA has granted
dealing with noncompliances that GM believes are similar to the
noncompliance that is the subject of its petition. Based on these
decisions, GM believes that there is also precedent to support granting
its petition.
    GM is not aware of any VOQ or field data in which a consumer has
complained of not being able to identify the proper replacement
headlamp bulb for the affected vehicles, which GM believes to be
evidence that this noncompliance is not impacting consumers.
    GM has additionally informed NHTSA that it has corrected the
noncompliance by adding the HB3 designation bulb type to the high-beam
headlamp lens in all vehicles produced on or after February 21, 2015.
    In summation, GM believes that the described noncompliance of the
subject vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and that
its petition, to exempt GM from providing recall notification of
noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and remedying the recall
noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be granted.

NHTSA's Decision

    NHTSA's Analysis: We agree with GM that the ANSI ``9005''
designation is a well-known alternative designation for the HB3 light
source and that replacement light source packaging is commonly marked
with both the HB type and ANSI designation. As such, we believe that
consumers can properly identify and purchase the correct replacement
upper beam light source for the affected vehicles. Further, the unique
bulb holder design incorporated into the headlamps would prevent
consumers from installing a light source other than an HB3/9005 so
there would be no effect on headlamp performance.
    NHTSA's Decision: In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA finds
that GM has met its burden of persuasion that the subject FMVSS No. 108
noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. Accordingly,
GM's petition is hereby granted and GM is consequently exempted from
the obligation of providing notification of, and a free remedy for,
that noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.
    NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance
and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this decision
only applies to the subject vehicles that GM no longer controlled at
the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, the
granting of this petition does not relieve vehicle distributors and
dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or
introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of
the noncompliant vehicles under their control after GM notified them
that the subject noncompliance existed.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at
49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.

Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-87526; File No. SR-DTC-2019-009]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Redemptions Guide
Relating to the Call Lottery Process for Partial Redemptions

November 13, 2019.

    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on October 31, 2019, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed
rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have
been prepared by the clearing agency. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested
persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change

    The proposed rule change of DTC \3\ consists of amendments to the
Procedures \4\ set forth in the DTC Corporate Actions Redemptions
Service Guide \5\ (``Redemptions Guide'') relating to DTC's call
lottery process for the processing of partial redemptions (``Partial
Calls''), specifically with respect to allocations made for odd lot
positions in a called Security held by a Participant, as described
below.
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    \3\ Capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in the
Rules, By-Laws and Organization Certificate of DTC (the ``Rules''),
available at http://www.dtcc.com/~/media/Files/Downloads/legal/
rules/dtc_rules.pdf.
    \4\ Pursuant to the Rules, the term ``Procedures'' means the
Procedures, service guides, and regulations of DTC adopted pursuant
to Rule 27, as amended from time to time. See Rule 1, Section 1, id.
    \5\ Available at http://www.dtcc.com/~/media/Files/Downloads/
legal/service-guides/Redemptions.pdf.
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II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the clearing agency included
statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule
change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule
change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places
specified in Item IV below. The clearing agency has prepared summaries,
set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.

(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The proposed rule change consists of amendments to the Procedures
set forth in the Redemptions Guide relating to DTC's lottery process
for the processing of Partial Calls, specifically with respect to
allocations made for odd lot positions in a called Security held by a
Participant, as described below.
Background
Partial Calls and the Call Lottery
    An issuer of a Security may be allowed under the terms of the
Security to call a portion of the par value of the Security outstanding
for redemption, i.e., a Partial Call.\6\ In such a case, some investors
may have all or a portion of their position redeemed by the issuer,
while others may not have any portion of their position redeemed.
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    When an issuer initiates a Partial Call, DTC requires the trustee
for the Security to publish notice of such event or mail notice of the
event, including the specific amount to be redeemed, to the registered
holders.\7\ After DTC receives or collects notice of the Partial Call,
DTC creates an announcement through

its redemptions service,\8\ and preliminary call notice information is
made available to Participants.\9\
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    \7\ See id.
    \8\ DTC's redemption service includes announcing, collecting,
allocating, and reporting redemption and maturity payments on behalf
of its Participants holding Eligible Securities. See id. at 7.
    \9\ See id. at 19.
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    Under DTC's Procedures set forth in the Redemptions Guide relating
to a Partial Call, DTC allocates the called Securities among
Participants that hold the applicable Security by means of an impartial
lottery, based upon Participants' net long positions as of the close of
business on the day prior to the publication of the call notice.\10\
Upon performing the call lottery, DTC reports the results to
Participants.\11\
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    \11\ See id. at 21.
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Odd Lots
    From time to time, a Participant may hold position in a Security
that is not within the stated increments of the Security, i.e., the par
value at which, pursuant to the terms of the issue, the Security can be
purchased and traded. For example, a bond contract for a Security may
provide that all purchases must be made in authorized denominations
equal to a multiple of such an incremental value. E.g., if the
incremental value for the Security is $5,000 par value, then any amount
held by a Participant that has a par value that is not a multiple of
$5,000, such as a position with a par value of $5,001, would be an odd
lot; \12\ a position of $105,000 would not be an odd lot because
$105,000 is a multiple of $5,000.
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    \12\ As an example, an odd lot position may be created as a
result of a beneficial holder's account at a Participant being split
into two accounts as a result of an event such as a divorce or the
administration of the estate of the beneficial holder. If the
division of the assets in the beneficial holder's account at the
Participant ultimately results in a portion of the beneficial
holder's position in the subject Security being transferred to
another Participant, and the remaining balance of the Security in
the beneficial holder's account at the Participant that held the
full position prior to the split is not in a par value amount that
is a multiple of the authorized denomination, then an odd lot amount
could be created in a Participant's DTC account.
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    Running the lottery with the odd lot position intact could result
in another Participant being driven into an odd lot position, because
when the lottery is applied against existing odd lot positions it may
result in the creation of new positions for other Participants that are
not valued in a multiple of the established incremental value. Odd lot
positions that are created during the lottery process may have adverse
repercussions on Participants to which the odd lot positions are
allocated and their clients, because odd lot securities are more
difficult to trade due to the terms of the issue requiring trades to be
made only in multiples of the incremental value.
    Pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC would implement a
revision of the call lottery process to prevent creating new odd lot
positions for CUSIPs with minimum increments of $5,000 principal amount
or less. For purposes of running the lottery, Participants with odd lot
positions would have their positions adjusted down to nearest value
that is divisible by the minimum incremental value. However, the
Participant would continue to hold the Securities reduced from its
position for this purpose in its Account. This means that the
Participant with the initial odd lot would continue to maintain an odd
lot position after the lottery is run, but no new odd lot positions
would be created.
    Following is an example of how the proposed change would govern the
determination of the portion of a Participant's position that would be
subject to allocation during a Partial Call on the affected Security:
    Example (incremental value of $5,000):

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      Participant                Position           Adjusted  position
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                 1                  105,000               * 105,000
                 2                  151,000               * 150,000
                 3                  194,000               * 190,000
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* (no adjustment)

Proposed Rule Change
    Pursuant to the proposed rule change, DTC would amend the
Redemptions Guide to insert the following text into the section titled
``Partial Calls'':

Partial Calls When Participant Positions Are Not Divisible by the
Issue's Incremental Value

    From time to time, Participants may hold positions that are not
within the stated increments of the security (odd lot). For issues
where the incremental value is $5,000 or less, each Participant that
has position that is not divisible by the incremental value will
have their lottery position rounded down to the nearest value that
is divisible by the minimum incremental value. These rounded
positions will be indicated as adjusted positions within the
entitlement screens and will be used as the position that will be
included in performing the lottery. No adjustments will be made for
any securities that have minimal incremental values greater than
$5,000.

    Example (incremental value of 5,000):

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      Participant                Position           Adjusted  position
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                 1                  105,000               * 105,000
                 2                  151,000               * 150,000
                 3                  194,000               * 190,000
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* (no adjustment)

    In addition, a copyright date in the text of the Redemptions Guide
is currently shown as 1999-2014. Pursuant to the proposed rule change,
DTC would revise the text of the Redemptions Guide to reflect a
copyright date of 1999-2019.
Implementation Timeframe
    The proposed rule change would be implemented upon its approval by
the Commission.
2. Statutory Basis
    Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act \13\ requires that the rules of the
clearing agency be designed, inter alia, to promote the prompt and
accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions. As
described above, odd lot positions are more difficult for Participants
and their clients to trade. The proposed rule change would prevent the
creation of new odd lot positions during the lottery process for issues
where the incremental value is $5,000 or less. Therefore, DTC believes
that the proposed rule change is consistent with this provision of the
Act, because by amending the Redemptions Guide to exclude odd lots from
Partial Call lottery processing as described above, the proposed rule
change would promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement
of securities transactions by preventing the creation of new odd lots
during the process, and therefore facilitate the allocation of
positions that are more amenable to trading for transactions that are
processed and settled through DTC's system.
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    \13\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition

    DTC believes that the proposed rule change could impose a burden on
competition. By excluding from a call lottery the portion of a
Participant's position in a Security that is not within the stated
increments of the Security as described above, the proposed rule change
would result in those Participants continuing to hold the odd lot
portion of their position regardless of the outcome of the lottery
results. In addition, having fewer Securities available to participate
in the call lottery from those Participants with the ``odd lot''
portion of their respective positions excluded may result in other

Participants having a larger portion of their positions in the Security
redeemed in connection with the Partial Call. This outcome may present
a burden or benefit to a Participant versus others with respect to a
given redemption resulting from a Partial Call, depending on whether
the terms of a Partial Call would be favorable to the Participant.
    DTC believes that any burden on competition presented by the
proposal would not be significant because only the ``odd lot'' portion
of a Participant's holdings for Securities denominated in increments of
$5,000 or less would be excluded from the Partial Call, thus creating a
cap \14\ on the number of a Participant's Securities that could be
excluded from a call lottery, and thus limiting the benefit or burden
that a Participant whose Securities are called would realize versus
other Participants.
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    \14\ An odd lot can only be an amount less than the incremental
value of the Security. Thus, if the incremental value of a Security
is $5,000, then the amount of a Participant's total position
excluded from a call lottery on that Security would be capped at
$4,999.
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    DTC believes that any burden on competition that may be imposed by
the proposed rule changes, as described above, would be necessary and
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as permitted by
Section 17A(b)(3)(I) of the Act,\15\ because preventing the creation of
new odd lots resulting from the allocation for a call lottery on a
Security affected by the proposal would instead result in positions
that (i) avoid the adverse repercussions, with respect to tradability
of the Security, on a Participant who would otherwise have been
allocated a new odd lot position by the inclusion of one or more odd
lot positions of other Participants in the call lottery, as described
above, and (ii) are available in an incremental value that can be used
to satisfy Delivery obligations with respect to open trading positions
in the Security, and would therefore promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities transactions in the marketplace
for an affected Security.
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    DTC believes the proposed rule change may promote competition,
because eliminating the creation of new odd lot positions for called
Securities where the incremental value is $5,000 or less would prevent
circumstances where additional Participants, beyond any Participants
that already hold odd lot positions prior to the running of the
lottery, are allocated positions in odd lot amounts, which, as
described above, would be more difficult for the Participants and their
clients to trade than positions held in multiples of the incremental
value.

(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    DTC has not received or solicited any written comments relating to
this proposal. DTC will notify the Commission of any written comments
received by DTC.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change, and Timing for
Commission Action

    Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve or disapprove such proposed rule change, or
    (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-DTC-2019-009 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2019-009. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of DTC and on DTCC's website
(http://dtcc.com/legal/sec-rule-filings.aspx). All comments received
will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2019-009 and should be submitted on
or before December 10, 2019.
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    \16\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\16\
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0152; FRL-9390-8]

Registration Review; Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk
Assessments; Notice of Availability

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's draft human
health and ecological risk assessments for the registration review of
acetaminophen, clofentezine, fluazinam, hexythiazox, quinclorac,
sulfur, and triflumizole and opens a public comment period on these
documents. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide
registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the
statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform
its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human
health or the environment. As part of the registration review process,
the Agency has completed comprehensive draft risk assessments for each
of the subject chemicals and is making them available for public
comment. After reviewing comments received during the public comment
period, EPA will issue revised risk assessments, if appropriate,
explain any changes to the draft risk assessments, and respond to
comments and may request public input on risk mitigation before
completing a proposed registration review decision for each of the
chemicals. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's
registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge,
including its effects on human health and the environment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in Table 1.
in Unit III., by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about a particular
pesticide included in this document, contact: The Chemical Review
Manager identified in Table 1. in Unit III. for the pesticide of
interest.
    For general questions on the registration review program, contact:
Jane Robbins, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division (7508P), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

 A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry;
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the Chemical Review Manager identified in Table 1. in Unit III.
for the pesticide of interest.

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

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice

issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the
population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or
other factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse
human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the
pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general
population.

II. Authority

    EPA is conducting its registration review of the pesticides
identified in this document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the procedural
regulations for registration review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C.
Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the
registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under
FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only
if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA
section 3(c)(5). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly
recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended
function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that
is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human
dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in
or on food.

III. Registration Reviews

    As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is reviewing the pesticide
registrations for acetaminophen, clofentezine, fluazinam, hexythiazox,
quinclorac, sulfur, and triflumizole to ensure that they continue to
satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration--that is, that these
pesticides can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on
human health or the environment.
    At this stage in the registration review process, consistent with
the final paper, announced in the Federal Register issue of March 27,
2013 (78 FR 18585) (FRL-9382-5), jointly developed with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Marine Fisheries
Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (``the Services'') to
enhance opportunities for stakeholder input during pesticide
registration reviews and endangered species consultations, draft
environmental risk assessments include an evaluation of the potential
risks to federally listed endangered and threatened species (hereafter
referred to as ``listed species''). EPA intends to complete a refined
assessment of potential risks to individual listed species, as needed.
The refined listed species assessments will be based on the
recommendations of the National Research Council (NRC), which was
tasked with providing advice on ecological risk assessment tools and
scientific approaches in developing listed species risk assessments
that are compliant with both FIFRA and the Endangered Species Act
(ESA). The NRC report, issued April 30, 2013, provides recommendations
to ensure scientific soundness and maximize the utility of risk
assessment refinements for listed species. Additional information can
be found at the following Web site: http://www8.nationalacademies.org/cp/projectview.aspx?key=49396. Revisions to risk assessments will
likely reflect Agency review of the report and any associated
methodology and science policy based on the report's recommendations.
Refinements to the listed species assessments may include, but not be
limited to, the following:
     More detailed, species-specific ecological and biological
data.
     More detailed and accurate information on chemical use
patterns.
     Sub-county level spatial proximity data depicting the co-
occurrence of potential effects areas and listed species and any
designated critical habitat.
    In the event that a draft risk assessment shows risks of concern to
human health or the environment for a specific chemical, EPA reserves
the right to initiate mitigation at this stage of registration review.
This effort to mitigate a chemical's risks early in the registration
review process is consistent with the Agency's approach for
registration review. Where risks are identified early in the
registration review process and opportunities for early mitigation
exist, the Agency may pursue those opportunities as they arise, rather
then waiting for completion of a chemical's registration review in
order to mitigate risks. The public comment period for the draft risk
assessments allows members of the public to provide comments and
suggestions for revising the draft risk assessments and for reducing
risks.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.53(c), EPA is providing an opportunity,
through this notice of availability, for interested parties to provide
comments and input concerning the Agency's draft human health and
ecological risk assessments for acetaminophen, clofentezine, fluazinam,
hexythiazox, quinclorac, sulfur, and triflumizole. Such comments and
input could address, among other things, the Agency's risk assessment
methodologies and assumptions, as applied in these draft risk
assessments. The Agency will consider all comments received during the
public comment period and make changes, as appropriate, to the draft
human health and ecological risk assessments. EPA will then issue
revised risk assessments, if appropriate, explain any changes to the
draft risk assessment, and respond to comments. In the Federal Register
notice announcing the availability of the revised risk assessments, if
the revised risk assessments indicate risks of concern, the Agency may
provide a comment period for the public to submit suggestions for
mitigating the risks identified in those revised risk assessments
before developing proposed registration review decisions on
acetaminophen, clofentezine, fluazinam, hexythiazox, quinclorac,
sulfur, and triflumizole. At present, EPA is releasing registration
review draft risk assessments for the pesticide cases identified in the
following table and further described in this unit.

           Table 1--Registration Review Draft Risk Assessments
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                                                      Chemical review
 Registration review case name   Pesticide docket    manager, telephone
            and No.               identification     number, and email
                                     (ID) No.             address
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Acetaminophen, Case No. 7610..  EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0  Bonnie Adler, (703)
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>                                                    .
Clofentezine, Case No. 7602...  EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0  Wilhelmena
                                 240.               Livingston, (703)
                                                    308-8025,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Fluazinam, Case No. 7013......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0  Steven Snyderman,
                                 039.<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Hexythiazox, Case No. 7404....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0  Molly Clayton, (703)
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Quinclorac, Case No. 7222.....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1  Wilhelmena
                                 135.               Livingston, (703)
                                                    308-8025,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sulfur, Case No. 0031.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0  Jose Gayoso, (703)
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Triflumizole, Case No. 7003...  EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0  Steven Snyderman,
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     Acetaminophen. The registration review docket for
acetaminophen (EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0145) opened in the Federal Register
issue of March 28, 2012 (77 FR 18810) (FRL-9342-1). Acetaminophen (also
known by the brand name Tylenol) is registered for use as a vertebrate
pesticide to control the invasive brown tree snake in Guam. The snakes
ingest baited mice, which are lethal to the snake. One FIFRA section 3
product is registered, and two FIFRA section 18 registrations are held
by USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. The Agency has
conducted a quantitative ecological risk and endangered species
assessment for acetaminophen based on the available information and on
the limited use of this pesticide active ingredient. There was no need
for a human health risk assessment due to acetaminophen's well-studied
pharmaceutical use and extremely limited opportunities for exposure
from its pesticidal use on Guam. In addition, EPA has determined that
no new data are needed to support the registration review decision for
acetaminophen.
     Clofentezine. The registration review docket for
clofentezine (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0240) opened in the Federal Register
issue of March 28, 2007 (72 FR 14548) (FRL-8118-3). Clofentezine is an
acaricide that is currently registered as a liquid formulation for use
on almonds, apples, apricots, cherries, Christmas trees, grapes,
nectarines, ornamentals (greenhouse and outdoor), peaches, pears,
persimmons, and walnuts. There are currently no residential uses
associated with clofentezine. The Agency has conducted a human health
risk assessment for both dietary (food and drinking water) and
occupational exposure pathways. The Agency has also conducted a
quantitative ecological risk assessment, which includes a screening-
level listed species assessment. EPA acknowledges that further
refinements to the listed species assessment will be completed in
future revisions and requests public comment on specific areas that
will reduce the uncertainties associated with the characterization of
risk to listed species identified in the current assessment.
     Fluazinam. The registration review docket for fluazinam
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0039) opened in the Federal Register issue of
September 23, 2009 (74 FR 48559) (FRL-8434-6). Fluazinam is a pyridine
fungicide registered for agricultural use on a variety of crops,
including but not limited to melons, peanuts, peppers/eggplants,
potatoes, and soybeans. Fluazinam is also registered for non-
agricultural use on golf course turf. The Agency has conducted a human
health risk assessment for dietary (food and drinking water),
residential and occupational exposure pathways. An addendum to the most
recent human health risk assessment was completed to incorporate
information received shortly after the completion of the risk
assessment. The addendum and risk assessment are available in the
registration review docket. The Agency has also conducted a
quantitative ecological risk assessment, which includes a screening-
level listed species assessment. EPA acknowledges that further
refinements to the listed species assessment will be completed in
future revisions and requests public comment on specific areas that
will reduce the uncertainties associated with the characterization of
risk to listed species identified in the current assessment.
     Hexythiazox. The registration review docket for
hexythiazox (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0114) opened in the Federal Register issue
of February 2, 2007 (72 FR 5050) (FRL-8113-1). Hexythiazox is an
acaricide that acts primarily as a mite growth inhibitor/ovicide and is
used to control mites. It is registered for use on a variety of
agricultural crops, turf, and various residential plants. The Agency
has conducted a human health risk assessment for dietary (food and
drinking water), residential, and occupational exposure pathways. The
Agency has conducted a quantitative ecological risk assessment, which
includes a screening-level listed species assessment. EPA acknowledges
that further refinements to the listed species assessment will be
completed in future revisions and requests public comment on specific
areas that will reduce the uncertainties associated with the
characterization of risk to listed species identified in the current
assessment.
     Quinclorac. The registration review docket for quinclorac
(EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1135) opened in the Federal Register issue of December
19, 2007 (72 FR 71893) (FRL-8342-9). Quinclorac is an herbicide for the
selective post-emergent control of various annual grasses and broadleaf
weeds. The variety of end-use products containing quinclorac are
currently registered on rice, sorghum, and wheat. Additionally,
quinclorac is registered for use by commercial applicators and
homeowners on lawns, parks, in and around ornamentals, and golf
courses. The Agency has conducted a human health risk assessment for
dietary (food and drinking water), residential, and occupational
exposure pathways in support of registration review, and for new
proposed use on rhubarb, and low growing berry (except for strawberry),
subgroup 13-07H. The Agency has conducted a quantitative ecological
risk assessment, which includes a screening-level listed species
assessment. EPA acknowledges that further refinements to the listed
species assessment will be completed in future revisions and requests
public comment on specific areas that will reduce the uncertainties
associated with the characterization of risk to listed species
identified in the current assessment.
     Sulfur. The registration review docket for sulfur (EPA-HQ-
OPP-2008-0176) opened in the Federal Register issue of March 26, 2008
(73 FR 16011) (FRL-8356-4). Elemental sulfur is a naturally occurring
component of the earth's core and crust and is ubiquitous in the
environment. Sulfur has been used as a pesticide in the United States
since the 1920s, and is currently registered for use as an insecticide
and fungicide on a wide range of field and greenhouse-grown food and
feed crops, livestock (and livestock quarters), and indoor and outdoor
residential sites. Use sites include berries, field crops, ornamentals,
pets (dogs), root crops, tree fruit, vegetables, and turf (including
residential lawns and golf courses). Sulfur is also registered for use
in gas cartridge products, which are used for vertebrate pest control
in a variety of sites. The Agency has conducted a qualitative human
health risk assessment. The Agency has also conducted a quantitative
ecological risk assessment, which includes a screening-level listed
species assessment. EPA

acknowledges that further refinements to the listed species assessment
will be completed in future revisions and requests public comment on
specific areas that will reduce the uncertainties associated with the
characterization of risk to listed species identified in the current
assessment. The human health risk assessment includes all uses of
sulfur, including gas cartridges. The most recent ecological risk
assessment includes all uses except gas cartridges. A separate
ecological risk assessment for gas cartridge uses was conducted in 2010
and can be found in the sulfur registration review docket.
     Triflumizole. The registration review docket for
triflumizole (EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0115) opened in the Federal Register
issue of March 28, 2007 (72 FR 14548) (FRL-8118-3). Triflumizole is a
broad spectrum, imidazole fungicide (group 3) that inhibits ergosterol
biosynthesis in fungi. It is registered for use on a variety of
agricultural crops, ornamentals in greenhouses/shade houses, interior
scapes, and Christmas trees/conifers on nurseries and plantations. It
is also registered for use as a pre-plant pineapple seed treatment. The
Agency has conducted a human health risk assessment for dietary (food
and drinking water), residential and occupational exposure pathways.
The Agency has also conducted a quantitative ecological risk
assessment, which includes a screening-level listed species assessment.
EPA acknowledges that further refinements to the listed species
assessment will be completed in future revisions and requests public
comment on specific areas that will reduce the uncertainties associated
with the characterization of risk to listed species identified in the
current assessment.
    1. Other related information. Additional information on these
pesticides is available on the chemical pages for these pesticides in
Chemical Search, http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/chemicalsearch, and in
each chemical's individual docket listed in Table 1. in Unit III.
Information on the Agency's registration review program and its
implementing regulation is available at http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review.
    2. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or
information in response to this document. To be considered during a
pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must
meet the following requirements:
     To ensure that EPA will consider data or information
submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information
during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider
data or information submitted at a later date.
     The data or information submitted must be presented in a
legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must
accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript
must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or
videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or
electronic form.
     Submitters must clearly identify the source of any
submitted data or information.
     Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or
information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However,
submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider
the data or information in the pesticide's registration review.
    As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for
each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the
duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions
required in the final decision on the registration review case have
been completed.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Acetaminophen, Clofentezine, Fluazinam,
Hexythiazox, Pesticides and pests, Quinclorac, Sulfur, Triflumizole.

    Dated: June 19, 2013.
Michael Goodis,
Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-15304 Filed 6-25-13; 8:45 am]
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