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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0092; FRL-8116-7]

Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 4581-EUP-R
from Cerexagri, Inc. requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for
the soil fumigant dimethyldisulfide (DMDS). The Agency has determined
that the application may be of regional and national significance.
Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is
soliciting comments on this application.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 6, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0092 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
Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket'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 telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2007-0092. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information

provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
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consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
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the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot
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Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
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Publicly available docket materials are available either 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 Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.
The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Bazuin, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number:

(703) 305-7381; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to those persons who are or may be required to
conduct testing of chemical substances under the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also 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 person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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 e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
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CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the
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Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
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deadline identified.

II. Background

    Cerexagri, Inc., 630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 402, King of
Prussia, PA 19406, has submitted an EUP application for 4581-EUP-R for
the soil fumigant dimethyldisulfide (DMDS), a potential methyl bromide
alternative, for non-food, outdoor use on 500 acres of eggplants,
peppers, squash, strawberries, and tomatoes to control fungi,
nematodes, and weeds. Proposed shipment/use dates are February 1, 2007
through December 31, 2007. Cerexagri will provide the protocol for all
testing. States involved include: Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

III. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    Following the review of the Cerexagri, Inc. application and any
comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide
whether to issue or deny the EUP request for this EUP program, and if
issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any issuance
of an EUP will be announced in the Federal Register.

IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    The Agency's authority for taking this action is under FIFRA
section 5.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Experimental use permits.

    Dated: February 23, 2007.
Donald R. Stubbs,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-3669 Filed 3-6-07; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560-50-S


 <EPA REGISTRATION DIVISION COMPANY NOTICE OF FILING FOR PESTICIDE PETITIONS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER  (7/1/2007) >

<EPA Registration Division contact: Hope Johnson,<PHONE_NUMBER>

> <Bayer CropScience >

< 8F8729 >

<	EPA has received a pesticide petition (8F8729) from Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC  27709 proposing, pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180. >

   <	1. by establishing tolerances and/or changing existing tolerances for residues of> < <	trifloxystrobin (benzeneacetic acid, (E,E)-α-(methoxyimino)-2-[[[[1-[3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl]ethylidene]amino]oxy]methyl]-methyl ester) and the free form of its acid metabolite CGA - 321113 ((E,E)-methoxyimino-[2-[1-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-ethylideneaminooxymethyl]-phenyl]acetic acid) in or on the raw agricultural commodity dried shelled pea and bean (except soybean) subgroup 6C at 0.06 parts per million (ppm).  EPA has determined that the petition contains data or information regarding the elements set forth in section 408 (d)(2) of  FDDCA; however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of the petition. Additional data may be needed before EPA rules on the petition. >

<A. Residue Chemistry>

<	1. Plant metabolism. The metabolism of trifloxystrobin in plants (cucumbers, apples, wheat, sugar beets and peanuts) is well understood. Identified metabolic pathways are substantially similar in plants and animals (goat, rat and hen). EPA has determined that trifloxystrobin parent and its metabolite CGA-321113 are the residue of concern for tolerance setting purposes. >

<	2. Analytical method. A practical analytical methodology for detecting and measuring levels of trifloxystrobin in or on raw agricultural commodities has been submitted. The limit of detection (LOD) for each analyte of this method is 0.08 ng injected, and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) is 0.02 ppm. The method is based on crop specific cleanup procedures and determination by gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection.  A newer analytical method is available employing identical solvent mixtures and solvent to matrix ratio (as the first method), deuterated internal standards, and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry-mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) with an electrospray interface, operated in the positive ion mode.  The LODs for trifloxystrobin range from 0.002 ppm to 0.01 ppm, depending on the crops, and the LOQ of each analyte is 0.01 ppm. >

<	3. Magnitude of residues.  Nine field-residue trials (eight harvest, one decline) were established across Canada (three trials in Crop Growing Region 5, three in Crop Growing Region 7, one in Crop Growing Region 7A and two in Crop Growing Region 14) where dry beans are commonly grown.

The treated plot received two foliar applications of FOX 325 SC at 0.88 L FOX 325 SC/ha/application (286 g ai/ha/application) for a total target seasonal rate of 572 g ai/ha.  Although for this study only trifloxystrobin residue data is being reported, FOX 325 SC active ingredient is comprised of 150 g trifloxystrobin/L and 175 g prothioconazole/L. The corresponding target rate for trifloxystrobin was 132 g trifloxystrobin/ha/application for a total seasonal rate of 264 g trifloxystrobin/ha.

Crop growth stages ranged from BBCH 60 (first flowers opened) to BBCH 65 (full flowering, 50% flowers open) for the first applications.  The second applications, which occurred 10 to 14 days later, were made at BBCH 65 (full flowering) to BBCH 77 (about 70% of pods have reached final length).

Mature dry bean seed was collected in the eight harvest trials at pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) of 28 to 32 days following the last application.  Seed was collected in the single decline trial at PHIs of 21, 25, 29, 36, and 40 days.  Mature dry bean seed was collected from the control plot at the same time the 30-day samples were collected from the treated plot.  Samples were placed in frozen storage within 6 hours after collection.

All samples were stored and transported under deep freeze and remained frozen until subjected to chemical extraction and analysis at the analytical facility.

The samples were analyzed for residue of total trifloxystrobin (sum of trifloxystrobin and trifloxystrobin acid).  The residue of total trifloxystrobin was quantitated by high-pressure liquid chromatography/triple stage quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) using stable-labeled internal standards.  The LOQ for total trifloxystrobin residue was 0.02 ppm in dry bean seed.

Total trifloxystrobin residue ranged from <0.020 ppm to a maximum of 0.023 ppm for individual samples collected at the desired PHI of 30 days. The HAFT residue found in the nine trials comprising this study was 0.023 ppm.

Total trifloxystrobin residue in the decline trial declined slightly with time, from a maximum average residue of 0.031 ppm at 21 DAT to 0.021 ppm by 40 DAT.

An additional four field-residue trials (one harvest, three decline) were conducted in NAFTA Growing Regions 8, 9, 10 and 11 to measure the magnitude of trifloxystrobin residues in/on dry beans following two applications of Stratego YLD.  Stratego YLD is a suspension concentrate formulation containing 375 g/L trifloxystrobin and 125 g/L prothioconazole.

The treated plots received two foliar spray applications at individual application rates of 130 g trifloxystrobin/ha/application.  Total seasonal application rates ranged from 258 to 269 g trifloxystrobin/ha.  The first applications were made between BBCH growth stages 62 and 71 (BBCH 62: 20% of flowers open; BBCH 71: 10% of pods have reached typical length, beginning of pod development).  The interval between applications was 12 to 13 days.  The spray volumes ranged from 14 to 19 gal/A (131 to 177 L/ha).  All applications were made using ground-based equipment.  An adjuvant (Induce or Induce PH) was used in all applications, at a rate of 0.12 to 0.13 % v/v.

At each sampling interval, duplicate composite samples (two separate runs through the plot) of dry seed (also called dry bean) raw agricultural commodities (RACs) were harvested from treated plot TRTD (BBCH 89, dry seed was fully ripe, to BBCH 99, harvested product).  In the harvest trial, dry seed samples were collected at a 28-day PHI.  In the decline trials, dry seed samples were collected at PHIs of 21, 25, 29 to 30, 35 to 36, and 39 to 40 days.

Single composite samples of dry seed were harvested from the control plot of each trial on the same day that the 28- to 30-day PHI samples were harvested from the treated plots.

For the collection of dry seed, beans were shelled in the field at the time of bagging. In some trials, bean plants were cut and allowed to dry in the field for up to 23 days to reach commercial dryness prior to shelling and bagging.  The residues of Stratego YLD (trifloxystrobin and trifloxystrobin acid, also called CGA 321113) were quantitated by high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) using stable, isotopically-labeled internal standards. The individual analyte residues were summed to give a total trifloxystrobin residue.

Following 2 foliar applications of Stratego YLD to dry beans at a total seasonal rate ranging from 258 to 269 g trifloxystrobin/ha, the total trifloxystrobin residues in dry bean seed collected at a 28- to 30-day PHI ranged from less than the LOQ (<0.020 ppm) to 0.025 ppm.

In the residue decline trials, mean residue levels remained below the LOQ or generally declined with time.

<B. Toxicological Profile>

<	1. Acute toxicity.  There is a full battery of acute toxicity studies for trifloxystrobin. Trifloxystrobin is of low acute toxicity by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes of exposure (Cat. IV), however it is a strong dermal sensitizer. Trifloxystrobin is a mild ocular (Cat III) and dermal irritant (Cat IV). >

<	2. Genotoxicty. Trifloxystrobin has been tested for its potential to induce gene mutation and chromosomal changes in five different test systems. The only positive finding was seen in an in vitro gene mutation assay in Chinese hamster V79 cells as a slight increase in mutant frequency at a very narrow range (250  -  278 g/mL) of cytotoxic and precipitating concentrations (compound solubility in water was reported to be 0.61 g/mL; precipitate was visually noted in culture medium at 150 g/mL).  The chemical was found to be not genotoxic in all other in vitro and in vivo assay systems. Consequently, the limited gene mutation activity in the V79 cell line is considered a nonspecific effect under non-physiological in vitro conditions and not indicative of a real mutagenic hazard. >

<	3. Reproductive and developmental toxicity. In a developmental study in rats, reductions in body weight gain and food consumption were observed in the dams at 100 mg/kg/day. No teratogenic effects or any other effects were seen on pregnancy or fetal parameters. The maternal and developmental NOAELs were 10 and 1000 mg/kg/day, respectively.

	In the rabbit developmental study, body weight loss and reduced food consumption were observed in the dams at 50 mg/kg/day, resulting in a maternal NOAEL of 10 mg/kg/day. No teratogenic effects or any other effects were seen on pregnancy or fetal parameters except for the increase in skeletal anomaly of fused sternebrae-3 and -4 at the top dose level of 500 mg/kg/day. This finding is regarded as a marginal effect on skeletal development that could have resulted from the 40-65% lower food intake during treatment at this dose level. The developmental NOAEL was 250 mg/kg/day.

	In the 2-generation rat reproduction study, body weight gain and food consumption were decreased at 750 ppm (55.3 mg/kg/day), especially in females during lactation. Consequently, the reduced pup weight gain during lactation (750 ppm) and the slight delay in eye opening (1500 ppm; 110.6 mg/kg/day) were judged to be a secondary effect of maternal toxicity. No other fetal effects or any reproductive changes were noted.  Both the parental and offspring NOAELs were 50 ppm (3.8 mg/kg/day). The reproductive NOAEL was 1500 ppm (110.6 mg/kg/day). >

<	4. Subchronic toxicity. In a subchronic study in rats, a NOAEL of 500 ppm [30.6 (M) and 32.8 (F) mg/kg/day] was found based on decreased body weights (males), hypertrophy of hepatocytes (males), and pancreatic atrophy observed at the LOAEL of 2000 ppm [127 (M) and 133 (F) mg/kg/day].

In mice, a NOAEL was determined at 500 ppm [76.9 (M) and 110 (F) mg/kg/day] based on increased liver weights and necrosis of hepatocytes observed at the LOAEL of 2000 ppm [315 (M) and 425 (F) mg/kg/day].

A subchronic feeding study in dogs resulted in a NOAEL of 30 mg/kg/day. Increased liver weight and hepatocyte hypertrophy in males were observed at the LOAEL of 150 mg/kg/day.

In a 28 - day dermal toxicity study in rats, the NOAEL was 1000 mg/kg/day, the highest dose level tested. >

<	5. Chronic toxicity. A chronic toxicity study in dogs established a NOAEL of 5 mg/kg/day. The LOAEL of 50 mg/kg/day was based on clinical signs, increased liver weight and hepatocellular hypertrophy.

In a carcinogenicity study in mice, liver effects were observed at doses at and above the LOAEL of 1000 ppm [131.1 (M) and 124.1 (F) mg/kg/day]. The NOAEL was determined to be 300 ppm [39.4 (M) and 35.7 (F) mg/kg/day].

A chronic toxicity/carcinogenicity study in rats established a NOAEL of 250 ppm [9.81 (M) and 11.37 (F) mg/kg/day]. Decreased mean body weight and decreased mean body weight gain (compared to control) were observed at the LOAEL of 750 ppm [29.7 (M) and 34.5 (F) mg/kg/day].

Trifloxystrobin did not cause any treatment-related increase in general tumor incidence, any elevated incidence of rare tumors, or shortened time to the development of palpable or rapidly lethal tumors in the 18-month mouse and the 24-month rat studies.  EPA determined that trifloxystrobin should be classified as "Not Likely to be Carcinogenic to Humans" based on the lack of evidence for carcinogenicity in rats and mice.  >

<	6. Animal metabolism. Trifloxystrobin is moderately absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract of rats and is rapidly distributed. Subsequent to a single oral dose, the elimination half-life is about 2 days and excretion is primarily via bile. Trifloxystrobin is extensively metabolized by the rat into about 35 metabolites, but the primary actions are on the methyl ester (hydrolysis into an acid), the methoxyimino group (O-demethylation), and the methyl side chain (oxidation to a primary alcohol). Metabolism is dose dependent as it was almost complete at low doses but only about 60% complete at high doses.

In the goat, elimination of orally administered trifloxystrobin is primarily via the feces. The major residues were the parent compound and the acid metabolite (CGA-321113) plus its conjugates. In the hen, trifloxystrobin is found as the major compound in tissues and in the excreta, but hydroxylation of the trifluormethyl-phenyl moiety and other transformations, including methyl ester hydrolysis and demethylation of the methoxyimino group, are also seen. In conclusion, the major pathways of metabolism in the rat, goat, and hen are the same.  >

<	7. Metabolite toxicology. Metabolism of trifloxystrobin has been well characterized in plants, soil, and animals. In plants and soil, photolytically induced isomerization results in a few minor metabolites not seen in the rat; however, most of the applied material remained as parent compound as shown in the apple and cucumber studies. All quantitatively major plant and/or soil metabolites were also seen in the rat. The toxicity of the major acid metabolite, CGA-321113 (formed by hydrolysis of the methyl ester), has been evaluated in cultured rat hepatocytes and found to be 20-times less cytotoxic than the parent compound. Additional toxicity studies were conducted for several minor metabolites seen uniquely in plants and/or soil. The studies indicate that these metabolites, including CGA-357261, CGA-373466, and NOA-414412, are not mutagenic to bacteria and are of low acute toxicity (LD50 >2000 mg/kg). In conclusion, the metabolism and toxicity profiles support the use of an analytical enforcement method that accounts for parent trifloxystrobin. >

<	8. Endocrine disruption. Trifloxystrobin does not belong to a class of chemicals known for having adverse effects on the endocrine system. Developmental toxicity studies in rats and rabbits and reproduction study in rats gave no indication that trifloxystrobin might have any effects on endocrine function related to development and reproduction. The subchronic and chronic studies also showed no evidence of effects related to the endocrine system. >

<C. Aggregate Exposure>

<	1. Dietary exposure.  The most recent EPA acute and chronic dietary assessment was conducted for Registration Review (D439350, 5/31/2017).  This assessment already included tolerance for dry peas, but did not include the proposed import tolerance for flax seed or current proposed tolerance on dry beans.  The addition of dry beans at 0.06 ppm will have negligible impact on the dietary exposure previously conducted by EPA.  Assessments, using the most recent DEEM FCID Version 4.02 software, were conducted to evaluate potential risks due to chronic and acute dietary exposure of the U.S. population and selected population subgroups to residues of trifloxystrobin.  Consumption data used in this program were taken from NHANES WWEIA 2005-2010.  These analyses cover all registered crops plus the proposed use on dry peas and beans.

A dietary assessment was evaluated based on established tolerances for all registered uses and 100% crop treated.  For the proposed use on dry peas and beans, the proposed tolerance of 0.06 ppm was used in this assessment.  Dry peas and beans can be used as alternative feedstuff serving as a source of roughage and protein.  The proposed uses are not feed to feedlot beef.  Addition of the proposed uses on feed items will have minimal effect on total burden for dairy cattle.  The current risk assessments are based on established livestock tolerances (milk = 0.02 ppm) which are more conservative than residues estimated from Maximum Reasonably Balanced Diets (MRBD).

The EPA has established an acute Population Adjusted Dose (aPAD) of 2.5 mg/kg/day for acute dietary risk assessments based on a NOAEL of 250 mg/kg bw/day from a rabbit developmental toxicity study and an uncertainty factor or 100. The FQPA safety factor was reduced to 1x based on toxicological considerations by the FQPA Safety Factor Committee (HED Doc. No. 013545, B. Tarplee, 01/JUL/1999), the conservative residue assumptions used in the dietary exposure risk assessments, and the completeness of the residue chemistry and environmental fate databases (DP Num: 3 17330, B. O'Keefe,1 6/AUG/2006).  For chronic dietary analyses, the EPA established a chronic Population Adjusted Dose (cPAD) of 0.038 mg/kg/day based on a NOAEL of 3.8 mg/kg bw/day from the rat reproduction toxicity study and an uncertainty factor of 100.                                          Results from the acute and chronic dietary exposure analyses described below demonstrate a reasonable certainty that no harm to the overall U.S. population or any population subgroup will result from the use of trifloxystrobin on currently registered uses plus the proposed uses on dry peas and beans.

<	i. Food.  The acute assessments used 100% crop treated and tolerance level residue values.  The partially refined chronic assessment used percent crop treated where available, with both tolerance residue levels and average field trial residues for selected crops.  Acute exposure for food only, expressed at the 95[th] percentile of exposure, was 2.4% of the aPAD for Females 13-49 years old (only population subgroup of concern).  The chronic exposure was 8% cPAD for the Total US Population and 16% cPAD for the most sensitive population (Children 1-2 yrs. old).

<	ii. Drinking water. Addition of the dry beans and peas tolerance will have no impact on the previous estimation of trifloxystrobin in drinking water.  Estimated Drinking Water Concentrations (EDWCs) associated with trifloxystrobin use on all crops were calculated using PRZM-GW (ver. 1.07) and GENEEC to calculate ground water and surface water EDWCs, respectively.  The maximum acute and chronic ground water concentrations estimated by PRZM-GW were 631 ppb and 356 ppb, respectively, and were higher than the surface water estimates.  The value from the highest PRZM-GW exposure scenarios were incorporated into the dietary risk assessment.  The addition of the acute estimated drinking water concentration (EDWC) of 631 ppb resulted in 3.2% of the aPAD utilized for females 13-49 yrs. old.  The addition of the chronic EDWC of 356 ppb utilized 27% of the cPAD for the US Population and 76% of the cPAD for Infants (< 1 years old), the most highly exposed subpopulation.  In conclusion, the results of the acute and chronic dietary exposure analyses (including drinking water) are acceptable for all population subgroups examined.  Therefore, there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from exposure to potential residues of trifloxystrobin in food and water.

<	2. Non-dietary exposure. There is no potential for dermal or incidental oral exposure during or post application of trifloxystrobin when applied to dry peas and beans.   As such, non-dietary exposure from this new tolerance is covered by previous non-dietary risk assessments performed by EPA. As published in the Federal Register (FR Vol 68, no. 175, 10-Sep-03, FR Vol 73, no. 1, 02-Jan-08), the EPA considered chronic, short term and intermediate term risk from residential uses of trifloxystrobin. The EPA determined that the risk did not exceed the Agency's level of concern.

D. Cumulative Effects>

<	EPA has determined, as published in the Federal Register (FR Vol 73, no. 1, 02-Jan-08)), that unlike other pesticides for which EPA has followed a cumulative risk approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, trifloxystrobin does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. Therefore, EPA has not assumed that trifloxystrobin has a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances.

E. Safety Determination>

<	1. U.S. population.  Risk assessments for trifloxystrobin are based on a complete and reliable toxicity data package and highly conservative assumptions. Chronic aggregate dietary (food and water) exposure will utilize about 27% of the cPAD for the US Population.  Acute aggregate dietary exposure (food and water) for the females 13-49 yrs. old (the only population of concern) utilized 3.2% of the aPAD.  Therefore, there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will occur to the US Population from aggregate exposure (food and drinking water) to residues of trifloxystrobin. >>

<	2. Infants and children. No indication of increased susceptibility of rat or rabbit fetuses to in utero and/or postnatal exposure was noted in the developmental and reproductive toxicity studies.  EPA has determined that the toxicology database for trifloxystrobin regarding potential pre- and post-natal effects in children is complete and does not indicate any particular developmental or reproductive concerns.  The special FQPA SF has been reduced to 1X.

Using the conservative assumptions described in the exposure section above, chronic dietary exposure to residues of trifloxystrobin in food and water for Infants (< 1 years old) (the most highly exposed sub group) is 76% of the cPAD.  There is no acute endpoint of concern for children and infants.  There are no non-dietary concerns for infants and children.>

F. International Tolerances

International and CODEX tolerances (MRLs) for trifloxystrobin are established for many crops in various countries including dry peas and beans.


[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 9, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21495-21498]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09368]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100 and 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0224]
RIN 1625-AA08, AA00

Special Local Regulations; Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events
in Sector Columbia River

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a special local
regulation in the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone
for recurring marine events. During the recurring events, these
regulated areas would be activated and would restrict vessels from
portions of the waterway. These events were previously published as
safety zones, temporary safety zones or individual regulated areas and
have been revised and consolidated into a single as special local
regulation in order to expedite public notification of events and
ensure the protection of the maritime public from hazards associated
with the annual events. We invite your comments on this proposed
rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before June 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-0224 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LCDR Laura Springer, Waterways Management Division,
Marine Safety Unit Portland, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    Swim events and marine events are held on an recurring basis on the
navigable waters within the Coast Guard COTP Columbia River Zone. In
the past, the Coast Guard established special local regulations with
regulated areas and safety zones for these recurring events on a case
by case basis to ensure the protection of the maritime public and event
participants from the hazards associated with these events. The Coast
Guard has not received public comments or concerns regarding the impact
to waterway traffic from these annually recurring events.
    This proposed rule would consistently apprise the public in a
timely manner through permanent publication in Title 33 of the Code of
Federal Regulations. The table in this proposed rule would list each
annual recurring event requiring a regulated area as administered by
the Coast Guard.
    By establishing permanent regulations containing these events the
Coast Guard would eliminate the need to establish temporary rules for
events that occur on an annual basis and thereby limit the costs
associated with cumulative regulations.
    This rulemaking would remove, add, and consolidate regulations to
better meet the Coast Guard's intended purpose of ensuring safety
during these events. The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking under
authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 1233.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to revise and rename 33 CFR 100.1302 to
cover marine events within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River.
We also propose to remove Sec. Sec.  100.1303 (Annual Kennewick,
Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races), 100.1305 (Richland,
Washington, west coast outboard championship hydro races), 165.1341
(Portland Dragon Boat Races, Portland, OR), and 165.1342 (Annual Roy
Webster Cross-Channel Swim, Columbia River, Hood River, OR).
    These proposed changes will convert two existing safety zones
(those currently in Sec. Sec.  165.1341 and 165.1342) and temporary
safety zones established annually for four events (The Big Float, Swim
the Snake, Richland Regatta, and Columbia Crossing) into regulated
areas in Sec.  100.1302. This is intended to consolidate and simplify
our existing special local regulations. We are removing the West Coast
Outboard Championship Hydro races regulations in Sec.  100.1305 because
that race has not been held for a number of years.
    By establishing a single permanent regulation containing these
events, the Coast Guard will eliminate the need to establish temporary
rules for events that occur on an annual basis. This provides
opportunity for the public to comment while limiting the unnecessary
burden of continually establishing temporary rules every year.
    Additionally, this rule proposes to reorganize and consolidate
existing Sector Columbia River COTP Zone marine event regulations in 33
CFR part 100 and marine event safety zones under 33 CFR part 165. This
action will eliminate the burden and confusion caused by the current
configuration of numerous individual regulations spread across two CFR
parts.
    As large numbers of spectator vessels and marine traffic are
expected to congregate around the event location, the regulated areas
are needed to protect both spectators and participants from the safety
hazards associated with the event. During the enforcement period of the
regulated areas, persons and vessels would be prohibited from entering,
transiting through, remaining, anchoring or mooring within the zone
unless specifically authorized by the COTP or the designated
representative. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal,

State and local agencies in the enforcement of these regulated areas.
These events are listed below in the text of the regulation.
    Certain special local regulations are listed without known dates or
times. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River will cause notice of the
enforcement of these regulated areas to be made by all appropriate
means to affect the widest publicity among the effected segments of the
public, including publication in the Federal Register, Local Notice to
Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    The Coast Guard has previously promulgated special local
regulations or safety zones, in 33 CFR parts 100 and 165, for all event
areas contained within this proposed regulation and has not received
notice of any negative impact caused by any of the safety zones or
special local regulations. By establishing a permanent regulation
containing all of these events, the Coast Guard will eliminate the need
to establish individual temporary rules for each separate event that
occurs on an annual basis, thereby limiting the costs of cumulative
regulations.
    Vessels will only be restricted from special local regulation areas
for a short duration of time. Vessels may transit in portions of the
affected waterway except for those areas covered by the proposed
regulated areas. Notifications of exact dates and times of the
enforcement period will be made through notices of enforcements
published in the Federal Register. In addition, we will inform the
local maritime community via the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast
Notice to Mariners, or both. No new or additional restrictions would be
imposed on vessel traffic.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
regulated areas may be small entities, for the reasons stated in
section IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves regulated
areas for swim events and other marine events. Normally such actions
are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of
Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist and Categorical Exclusion
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 and Part 165

    Marine Safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways, Harbors, Security measures.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Revise Sec.  100.1302 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.1302  Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the
Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River.

    This section applies to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this
section. The regulations in this section will be enforced for the
duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of
this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the
effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to
each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and
details concerning the nature of the event and the number of
participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be provided to the
local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners,
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or both, well in advance of the events.
If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and
times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register. Mariners should consult the
Federal Register or their LNM to remain apprised of minor schedule or
event changes. Thirteenth Coast Guard District LNM can be found at:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The application requirements of Sec.
100.15 apply to all marine events listed in the Table of this section.
    (a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). PATCOM may be
contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM.''
Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard
Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved
by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River.
    (b) PATCOM may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated
area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel
shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions
issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in
expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (c) PATCOM may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart
at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or
property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic
density, spectator operation or participant behavior.
    (d) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without PATCOM
approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed,
in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the
event.
    (e) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in
the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and
times as modified through LNM, unless authorized by an official patrol
vessel.

                                                     Table 1
                         [All coordinates listed in the Table reference Datum NAD 1983]
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              No./Date                        Event                  Sponsor                   Location
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1. First or second weekend in June.  Rose Fest Dragon Boat   Portland-Kaohsiung      Portland, OR. Regulated
                                      Races.                  Sister Association.     area includes all waters
                                                                                of the Willamette River
                                                                                shore to shore, bordered
                                                                                on the north by the
                                                                                Hawthorne Bridge, and on
                                                                                the south by the Marquam
                                                                                Bridge.
2. One day in May or June..........  Spring Testing          Tri-Cities Water        Kennewick, WA. Regulated
                                      Hydroplane races.       Follies Association.    area includes all
                                                                                navigable waters within
                                                                                the Columbia River in the
                                                                                vicinity of Columbia Park,
                                                                                commencing at the
                                                                                Interstate 395 Bridge and
                                                                                continuing up river
                                                                                approximately 2.0 miles
                                                                                and terminating at the
                                                                                northern end of Wade
                                                                                Island.
3. Second weekend in June..........  Richland Regatta        Northwest Power Boat    Richland, WA. Regulated
                                      Hydroplane races.       Association.            area includes all
                                                                                navigable waters of the
                                                                                Columbia River in the
                                                                                vicinity of Howard Amon
                                                                                Park, between River Miles
                                                                                337 and 338.

4. Last Tuesday through Sunday in    Kennewick Hydroplane    Tri-Cities Water        Kennewick, WA. Regulated
 July.                                Races.                  Follies Association.    area includesall navigable
                                                                                waters within the Columbia
                                                                                River in the vicinity of
                                                                                Columbia Park, commencing
                                                                                at the Interstate 395
                                                                                Bridge and continuing up
                                                                                river approximately 2.0
                                                                                miles and terminating at
                                                                                the northern end of Wade
                                                                                Island.
5. One Saturday in July............  The Big Float, group    Human Access Project..  Portland, OR. Regulated
                                      inner-tube float.                               area includes all
                                                                                navigable waters of the
                                                                                Willamette River, in
                                                                                Portland, Oregon, enclosed
                                                                                by the Hawthorne Bridge,
                                                                                the Marquam Bridge, and
                                                                                west of a line beginning
                                                                                at the Hawthorne Bridge at
                                                                                approximate location
                                                                                45[deg]30'50'' N.;
                                                                                122[deg]40'21'' W., and
                                                                                running south to the
                                                                                Marquam Bridge at
                                                                                approximate location
                                                                                45[deg]30'27'' N.;
                                                                                122[deg]40'11'' W.
6. Second Saturday in August.......  Swim the Snake........  Blue Mountain Resource  Perry, WA. Regulated area
                                                              Conservation and        includes all navigable
                                                              Development.            waters, bank-to-bank of
                                                                                the Snake River, 500 yards
                                                                                upstream and 500 yards
                                                                                downstream from the
                                                                                Washington State Highway
                                                                                261 Bridge at the
                                                                                approximate position of
                                                                                46[deg]35'23'' N.;
                                                                                118[deg]13'10'' W.
7. Annually on Labor Day...........  Roy Webster Cross       Hood River County       Hood River, OR. Regulated
                                      Channel Swim.           Chamber of Commerce.    area includes all waters
                                                                                of the Columbia River
                                                                                between River Mile 169 and
                                                                                River Mile 170.
8. First or second weekend in        Portland Dragon Boat    DragonSports USA......  Portland, OR. Regulated
 September.                           Races.                                          area includes the western
                                                                                side of the Willamette
                                                                                River extending from Tom
                                                                                McCall Waterfront Park
                                                                                between the Hawthorne and
                                                                                Marquam Bridges, Portland,
                                                                                OR: line one starting at
                                                                                45-30'49'' N./122-40'24''
                                                                                W. then heading east to 45-
                                                                                30'49'' N./122-40'22'' W.
                                                                                then heading south to 45-
                                                                                30'29'' N./122-40'08'' W.
                                                                                then heading west to 45-
                                                                                30'26'' N./122-40'14'' W.
                                                                                then heading north ending
                                                                                at 45-30'49'' N./122-
                                                                                40'24'' W.
9. First Saturday after Labor Day    Columbia Crossing Swim  3 Rivers Road Runners.  Pasco, WA. Regulated area
 weekend.                                                                             includes all navigable
                                                                                waters, bank-to-bank of
                                                                                the Columbia River in
                                                                                Pasco, Washington, between
                                                                                river mile 332 and river
                                                                                mile 335.
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Sec. Sec.  100.1303 and 100.1305   [Removed]

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3. Remove Sec. Sec.  100.1303 and 100.1305

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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4. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec. Sec.  165.1341 and 165.1342  [Removed]

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5. Remove Sec. Sec.  165.1341 and 165.1342

    Dated: April 21, 2017.
B.C. McPherson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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[EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733, EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935; A-1-FRL-9911-50-Region-
1]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Maine and New Hampshire; Ambient Air Quality Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the
States of Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state
regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent
with EPA's national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended
effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine
and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with
the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by Docket ID Number EPA-R01-
OAR-2012-0733 for comments pertaining to our action for Maine, or EPA-
R01-OAR-2012-0935 for comments pertaining to our action for New
Hampshire, by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
    2. Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>
    4. Mail: ``Docket Identification Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733 or
EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935,'' Anne Arnold, Manager, Air Quality Planning
Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite
100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Anne Arnold,
Manager, Air Quality Planning Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office,
5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-
3912. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office's
normal hours of operation. The Regional Office's official hours of
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
legal holidays.
    Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules
Section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to
submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Mackintosh, Air Quality Planning
Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional
Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail Code OEP05-02), Boston,
MA 02109-3912, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Final Rules Section of this Federal
Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final
rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a
noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A
detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final
rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no
further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the
direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received
will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed
rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties
interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment,
paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed
from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions
of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is
located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: June 16, 2014.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
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