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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG20-109-000.
    Applicants: Inter-Power/AhlCon Partners, L.P.
    Description: Notice of Self-Certification of EWG Status of Inter-
Power/AhlCon Partners, L.P.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5078.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: EG20-110-000.
    Applicants: Northern Colorado Wind Energy Center, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale
Generation Status of Northern Colorado Wind Energy Center, LLC.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5283.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:.

    Docket Numbers: ER04-835-010.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Description: Second Supplemental Informational Compliance Filing of
the California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5477.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER17-256-011; ER17-242-010; ER17-243-010; ER17-245-
010; ER17-652-010.
    Applicants: Darby Power, LLC, Gavin Power, LLC, Lawrenceburg Power,
LLC, Waterford Power, LLC, Lightstone Marketing LLC.
    Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of Darby
Power, LLC, et al.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5475.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1458-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PG&E Southern Oaks BESS SGIA
(SA 448) to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5282.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1459-000.
    Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: PG&E Mission Ranch BESS SGIA
(SA 449) to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5277.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1460-000.
    Applicants: Wisconsin Power and Light Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: REC Amendment to Wholesale
Power Agreement to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 3/31/20.
    Accession Number: 20200331-5279.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/21/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1461-000.
    Applicants: Wisconsin Power and Light Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: CWEC Amendment to Wholesale
Power Agreement to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5001.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1462-000.
    Applicants: Union Electric Company, Outlaw Wind Project, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Purchase and Sale Agreement
to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5090.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1463-000.
    Applicants: American Transmission Systems, Incorporated, PJM
Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: ATSI submits ECSA SA No.
5566 to be effective 5/31/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5091.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1464-000.
    Applicants: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment PASNY Tariff 4-1-
2020 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5114.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.
    Docket Numbers: ER20-1465-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Avista Comm. Lease Agmt
(Saddle Mtn) to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5188.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1466-000.
    Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Compliance filing: Order No. 864 Compliance TCJA Att O
Revision to be effective 1/27/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5192.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1467-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Revised DEF-SECI RS No. 194
to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5193.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1468-000.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Service Agreement No. 371,
Amendment No. 2--TOUA to be effective 4/2/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5196.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1469-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of ISA No.
3810 RE: Deactivation to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5200.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1470-000.
    Applicants: New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Request for Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions of New
York Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5202.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1471-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Annual Real Power Loss
Factor Filing for 2020 to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5214.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1472-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Entergy
Services, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2020-04-01_Entergy Pension
Filing to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.

    Accession Number: 20200401-5222.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1473-000.
    Applicants: AEP Generation Resources Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Reactive Supply and Voltage
Control from Generation Service to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5224.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-1473-000.
    Applicants: AEP Generation Resources Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Reactive Supply and Voltage
Control from Generation Service to be effective 6/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5225.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/22/20.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 1, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC08-603-000; FERC-603]

Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed
Collection; Comment Request; Extension

February 7, 2008.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c) (2) (a)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by April 15,
2008.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be
obtained from the Commission's Web site (http://www.ferc.gov/legal/
ceii-foia.asp) or click on ``Legal Resources'', ``Critical Energy
Infrastructure Information'' and then click on CEII Request form.
Copies of the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be obtained from the
Commission's Web site http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/ceii/gen-
nda.pdf. Written comments may be submitted to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive
Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments
may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties
filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper
filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be
submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to
Docket No. IC08-603-000.
    Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in
the acceptable filing format and in compliance with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission's submission guidelines. Complete filing
instructions and acceptable filing formats are available at (http://
www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide/electronic-media.asp). To file the
document electronically, access the Commission's Web site at http://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp), and then follow the instructions
for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name
and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to
the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments.
    All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the
Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user
assistance, contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at (866)
208-3676 or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, and by e-mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the
requirements of FERC-603 ``Critical Energy Infrastructure Information''
(OMB No. 1902-0197) is used by the Commission to implement procedures
for gaining access to critical energy infrastructure information (CEII)
that would not otherwise be available under the Freedom of Information
Act (5 U.S.C. 552). On February, 21, 2003, the Commission issued Order
No. 630 (66 FR 52917) to address the appropriate treatment of CEII in
the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to
restrict unrestrained general access due to the ongoing terrorism
threat. These steps enable the Commission to keep sensitive
infrastructure information out of the public domain, decreasing the
likelihood that such information could be used to plan or execute
terrorist attacks. The process adopted in Order No. 630 is a more
efficient alternative for handling requests for previously public
documents than FOIA The Commission has defined CEII to include
information about ``existing or proposed critical infrastructure that
(i) relates to the production, generation, transportation,
transmission, or distribution of energy; (ii) could be useful to a
person planning an attack on critical infrastructure; (iii) is exempt
from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and
(iv) does not simply give the location of the critical infrastructure.
Critical infrastructure means existing and proposed systems and assets,
whether physical or virtual, the incapacity or destruction of which
would negatively affect security, economic security, public health or
safety, or any combination of those matters. A person seeking access to
CEII may file a request for that information by providing information
about their identity and reason as to the need for the information.
Through this process, the Commission is able to review the requester's
need for the information against the sensitivity of the information.
The compliance with these requirements is mandatory.
    Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the
current expiration date, with changes to the existing collection of
data. Specifically, the Commission seeks information on business
references to assist in identification of the requester, and on the
payment of fees for CEII requests and in particular the requester's
obligation for payment.
    Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is
estimated as:

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   Number of respondents       Number of responses per     Average burden house per
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    The estimated total cost to respondents is $3,646. The cost per
respondent = $18. (60 hours @ $61 hourly rate (rounded off)).
    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide
the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing,
acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the
purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining,
disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways
to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
(4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5)
searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of
information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the
information.
    The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for
professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect
overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to
providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost
for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs
incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs
apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than
any one particular function or activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology e.g. permitting electronic submission of
responses.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 174 and 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0088; FRL-10025-08]

Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide
Chemicals in or on Various Commodities--June 2021

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of initial
filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or
on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 28, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number and the pesticide petition (PP) of interest as shown in the
body of this document, 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: Marietta Echeverria, Registration
Division (7505P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Charles Smith, Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division (7511P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The mailing address for each
contact person is: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's
name, division, and mail code. The division to contact is listed at the
end of each pesticide petition summary.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. 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 preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    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. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is announcing receipt of pesticide petitions filed under
section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21
U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of
regulations in 40 CFR part 174 or part 180 for residues of pesticide
chemicals in or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking
public comment on the requests before responding to the petitioners.
EPA is not proposing any particular action at this time. EPA has
determined that the pesticide petitions described in this document
contain data or information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2),

21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the
sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether the data
supports granting of the pesticide petitions. After considering the
public comments, EPA intends to evaluate whether and what action may be
warranted. Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final
determination on these pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), summaries of the petitions that are
the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioners, are included
in dockets EPA has created for these rulemakings. The dockets for these
petitions are available at http://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA
is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.

Amended Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 0E8846. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by removing established
tolerances for the residues of Cyprodinil 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-
phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine in or on the raw agricultural commodities:
Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 1.0 parts per million (ppm),
Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B at 10.0 ppm; Leaf petioles subgroup
4B at 30 ppm, Leafy greens subgroup 4A at 50 ppm, Lemon at 0.60 ppm,
Lime at 0.60 ppm, Longan at 2.0 ppm; Lychee at 2.0 ppm, Spanish lime at
2.0 ppm and Turnip, greens at 10.0 ppm. Contact: RD.
    2. PP 0E8847. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0419). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by removing established
tolerances for the residues of Fludioxonil, [4-(2, 2-difluoro-1,3-
benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile] in or on the raw
agricultural commodities: Carrots at 7.0 ppm, Cotton, undelinted seed
at 0.05 ppm, Dragon fruit at 1.0 ppm; Leaf petioles subgroup 4B at 15
ppm, Leafy greens subgroup 4A at 30 ppm, Longan at 20 ppm, Lychee at 20
ppm, Melon subgroup 9A at 0.03 ppm, Safflower, seed at 0.01 ppm,
Spanish lime at 20 ppm, Sunflower, seed at 0.01 ppm, Vegetable, legume,
group 6 at 0.01 ppm, Vegetable, root, except sugar beet, subgroup 1B at
0.75 ppm and Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C at 6.0 ppm.
Contact: RD.
    3. PP 0E8861. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0601). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by removing established
tolerances for residues of the sum of fluensulfone, 5-chloro-2-[(3,4,4-
trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)sulfonyl]thiazole and its metabolite, 3,4,4-
trifluoro-but-3-ene-1-sulfonic acid, calculated as the stoichiometric
equivalent of fluensulfone, in or on the commodities: Brassica, head
and stem, subgroup 5A at 1.5 ppm; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 5B
at 20 ppm; Vegetables, leafy, except Brassica, group 4 at 4 ppm.
Contact: RD.
    4. PP 0E8882. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0153). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by removing established
tolerances for residues of novaluron, including its metabolites and
degradates, in or on Bean, dry, seed at 0.30 ppm; and Bean, succulent
at 0.70 ppm. Contact: RD.
    5. PP 9E8812. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0054). Interregional Research
Project Number 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540 requests to
amend 40 CFR 180.242 by removing the established tolerances for
residues of thiabendazole (2-(4-thiazolyl)benzimidazole), including its
metabolites and degradates, in or on the following raw agricultural
commodities: Potato, postharvest at 10.0 ppm; Sweet potato (postharvest
to sweet potato intended only for use as seed) at 0.05 ppm; Alfalfa,
forage at 0.02 ppm; Alfalfa, hay at 0.02 ppm; Radish, tops at 0.02 ppm;
Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A at 0.02 ppm; Fruit, citrus, group
10, postharvest at 10.0 ppm; Fruit, pome, group 11, postharvest at 5.0
ppm; Vegetable, root (except sugarbeet), subgroup 1B at 0.02 ppm;
Carrot, roots, postharvest at 10.0 ppm; and in paragraph (b) Sweet
potato at 10 ppm. Contact: RD.

New Tolerance Exemptions for Inerts (Except PIPS)

    1. IN-11436. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0326). Burdock Group (859 Outer Road,
Orlando, FL 32814) on behalf of SCG Solutions, LLC. (1358 South 9th
St., DePere, WI 54115) requests to establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues of calcium bisulfate when used
as an inert ingredient (acidifying/buffering agent) in antimicrobial
formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places,
dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equipment and utensils
under 40 CFR 180.940(a), limited to 2,000 parts per million (ppm) in
the final formulation. The petitioner believes no analytical method is
needed because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance. Contact: RD.
    2. IN-11520. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0338). Exponent, Inc. (1150
Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036) on behalf of UPL
NA Inc. (630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 402, King of Prussia, PA
19406) requests to establish an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for residues of sodium metabisulfite (CAS No. 7681-57-4) when
used as an inert ingredient (oxygen scavenger/antioxidant) in pesticide
formulations applied on crops pre-harvest according to 40 CFR part
180.920, at a limit of not more than 0.5% by weight in pesticide
formulations. The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed
because it is not required for an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance. Contact: RD.

New Tolerance Exemptions for Non-Inerts (Except PIPS)

    PP 1F8900. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0269). GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. 200
Boston Ave., Suite 1000, Medford, MA 02155, requests to establish an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for
residues of the double-stranded RNA insecticide Ledprona (CAS No.
2433753-68-3) in or on all agricultural commodities and food products.
The petitioner believes no analytical method is needed given the low
toxicity demonstrated in the available toxicological data, that RNA is
present in all living organisms as well as routinely consumed as part
of human and animal diets with no apparent adverse effects, and the
large molecular weight of the active ingredient. Contact: BPPD.

New Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 9E8812. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0054). Interregional Research
Project Number 4 (IR-4), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
500 College Road East, Suite 201W, Princeton, NJ 08540 requesting,
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 180.242 by establishing tolerances for
residues of thiabendazole (2-(4-thiazolyl)benzimidazole), including its
metabolites and degradates, in or on the following raw agricultural
commodities: Animal feed, nongrass, group 18 at 0.01 parts per million
(ppm); Beet, garden, leaves at 0.01 ppm; Brassica, leafy greens,
subgroup 4-16B at 0.01 ppm; Burdock, edible, leaves at 0.01 ppm;
Carrot, leaves at 0.01 ppm; Carrot, roots at 10 ppm; Celeriac, leaves
at 0.01 ppm; Chervil, turnip rooted, leaves at 0.01 ppm; Chicory,
leaves at 0.01 ppm; Fruit, citrus, group 10-10 at 10 ppm; Fruit, pome,
group 11-10 at 10 ppm; Kohlrabi at 0.01 ppm; Radish, oriental, leaves
at 0.01 ppm; Rutabaga, leaves at 0.01 ppm; Salsify, black, leaves at
0.01 ppm; Sweet potato, tuber at 3 ppm; Vegetable, Brassica, head and
stem, group 5-16 at 0.01 ppm; Vegetable, root, except sugar beet,
subgroup 1B at 0.01 ppm; Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C,
except sweet potato at 10 ppm. The Pesticide Analytical Manual (PAM)
Vol. II lists four spectrophotofluorometric methods (Methods I, A, B
and C) for determining residues of thiabendazole per se in or on plant
commodities, and one spectrophotofluorometric method (Method D) for
determining residues of thiabendazole and 5-hydroxythiabendazole in
milk. Contact: RD.
    2. PP 0E8846. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0417). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of Cyprodinil 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine
in or on the raw agricultural commodities: Brassica, leafy greens,
subgroup 4-16B, except watercress at 10 parts per million (ppm),
Celtuce at 30 ppm, Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 30 ppm,
Kohlrabi at 1 ppm, Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 30 ppm, Leafy
greens subgroup 4-16A, except parsley, fresh leaves at 50 ppm, Lemon/
lime subgroup 10-10B at 0.6 ppm, Sugar apple at 4 ppm, Tropical and
subtropical, small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 2 ppm and
Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16 at 1 ppm. Syngenta Crop
Protection has developed and validated analytical methodology for
enforcement purposes. This method (Syngenta Crop Protection Method AG-
631B) has passed an Agency petition method validation for several
commodities and is currently the enforcement method for cyprodinil.
Contact: RD.
    3. PP 0E8847. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0419). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of Fludioxonil, [4-(2, 2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-
pyrrole-3-carbonitrile] in or on the raw agricultural commodities:
Carrot, roots at 7 parts per million (ppm), Celtuce at 15 ppm,
Cottonseed subgroup 20C at 0.05 ppm, Dragon fruit at 20 ppm, Durian at
20 ppm, Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk at 15 ppm, Jackfruit
at 20 ppm, Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 15 ppm, Leafy greens
subgroup 4-16A at 30 ppm, Mangosteen at 5 ppm, Persimmon, Japanese at 5
ppm, Sunflower subgroup 20B at 0.01 ppm, Tropical and subtropical,
small fruit, inedible peel, subgroup 24A at 20 ppm, Vegetable, legume,
group 6, except bean, dry and bean, succulent at 0.01 ppm, Vegetable,
root, except sugar beet, subgroup 1B, except carrot and ginseng at 0.75
ppm and Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C, except yam, true,
tuber at 6 ppm. Syngenta has developed and validated analytical
methodology for enforcement purposes. This method (Syngenta Crop
Protection Method AG- 597B) has passed an Agency petition method
validation for several commodities and is currently the enforcement
method for fludioxonil. Contact: RD.
    4. PP 0E8861. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0601). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of the sum of fluensulfone, 5-chloro-2-[(3,4,4-trifluoro-3-
buten-1-yl)sulfonyl]thiazole and its metabolite, 3,4,4-trifluoro-but-3-
ene-1-sulfonic acid, calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent of
fluensulfone, in or on the commodities: Beet, sugar, dried pulp at 0.3
parts per million (ppm); Beet, sugar, leaves at 4 ppm; Beet, sugar,
molasses at 1.5 ppm; Beet, sugar, roots at 0.2 ppm, Brassica, leafy
greens, subgroup 4-16B at 20 ppm; Celtuce at 4 ppm; Fennel, Florence,
fresh leaves and stalk at 4 ppm; Kohlrabi at 1.5 ppm; Leafy greens
subgroup 4-16A at 4 ppm; Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B at 4 ppm;
and Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16 at 1.5 ppm. Adequate
analytical methods for determining fluensulfone in/on appropriate raw
agricultural commodities and processed commodities have been developed
and validated, including LC-MS/MS methods. Contact: RD.
    5. PP 0E8864. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0691). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of the herbicide MCPA ((4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid,
both free and conjugated, resulting from the direct application of MCPA
or its sodium, dimethylamine salts or its 2-ethylhexyl ester in or on
the raw agricultural commodity clover, forage at 0.1 parts per million
(ppm), and clover, hay at 0.1 parts per million (ppm). Adequate
analytical methods for determining MCPA in/on appropriate raw
agricultural commodities and processed commodities have been developed
and validated. Contact: RD.
    6. PP 0E8880. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0356). Syngenta Crop Protection,
LLC, P.O. Box 18300, Greenboro, NC 27419, requests to establish a
tolerance for residues of the insecticide spiropidion in or on Cucurbit
Vegetables (CG9) at 0.8 parts per million (ppm); Fruiting Vegetables
(CG8), 1.5 ppm; Soybeans, 3 ppm; Potato (CG 1C), 1.5 ppm; Poultry Meat,
0.01 ppm, Meat Byproducts of Poultry, 0.01 ppm; Fat of Poultry, 0.01
ppm; Eggs. 0.01 ppm; Milk and Milk Byproducts, 0.01 ppm; Meat
Byproducts of Cattle, goat, Hogs, Horses and Sheep, 0.3 ppm; Fat of
Cattle, Goat, Hogs, Horses and Sheep, 0.04 ppm; Wet Tomato Peel, 3 ppm;
Dried Tomato Pomace, 40 ppm; Tomato Paste, 3 ppm; Tomato Puree, 2 ppm;
Dried Tomatoes, 15 ppm; Soy Meal, 5 ppm; Soy Flour, 5 ppm; Pollard, 4
ppm; Soy Aspirated Grain Fractions, 6 ppm; Raw Peeled Potatoes, 3 ppm;
Baked Potatoes with skin, 3 ppm; Potato Chips/Fries, 2 ppm; Potato
Granules/Flakes, 5 ppm; Potato Process Waste, 3 ppm; Dried Potato Pulp,
3 ppm and Potato Protein, 5 ppm. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC has
submitted practical analytical methodology for detecting and measuring
levels of Spiropidion in or on raw agricultural commodities. This
method is based on crop specific cleanup procedures and determination
by liquid chromatography with either UV or MS detections. Analytical
method GRM069.02A has been demonstrated to be a reliable and accurate
procedure for the determination of SYN546330 and SYN547305 in crops to
a limit of quantification of 0.01 mg/kg, using

commercially available laboratory equipment and reagents. Contact: RD.
    7. PP 0E8882. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0153). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of novaluron, including its metabolites and degradates, in or
on the following commodities. Compliance with the tolerance levels is
to be determined by measuring only novaluron, (N-3-chloro-4-1,1,2-
trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy ethoxyphenylaminocarbonyl-2,6-
difluorobenzamide), in or on the following raw agricultural
commodities: Individual crops of Proposed Crop Subgroup 6-19A: Edible
podded bean legume vegetable subgroup including Asparagus bean, edible
podded at 0.7 parts per million (ppm), Catjang bean, edible podded at
0.7 ppm, Chinese longbean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Cowpea, edible
podded at 0.7 ppm, French bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Garden bean,
edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Goa bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Green
bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Guar bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm,
Jackbean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Kidney bean, edible podded at 0.7
ppm, Lablab bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Moth bean, edible podded at
0.7 ppm, Mung bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Navy bean, edible podded
at 0.7 ppm, Rice bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Scarlet runner bean,
edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Snap bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Sword
bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Urd bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm,
Vegetable soybean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Velvet bean, edible podded
at 0.7 ppm, Wax bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm, Winged pea, edible
podded at 0.7 ppm, Yardlong bean, edible podded at 0.7 ppm; Individual
crops of Proposed Crop Subgroup 6-19B: Edible podded pea legume
vegetable subgroup including Chickpea, edible podded at 2 ppm, Dwarf
pea, edible podded at 2 ppm, Edible podded pea at 2 ppm, Grass-pea,
edible podded at 2 ppm, Green pea, edible podded at 2 ppm, Lentil,
edible podded at 2 ppm, Pigeon pea, edible podded at 2 ppm, Snap pea,
edible podded at 2 ppm, Snow pea, edible podded at 2 ppm, Sugar snap
pea, edible podded at 2 ppm; Individual crops of Proposed Crop Subgroup
6-19C: Succulent shelled bean subgroup including Andean lupin,
succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Blackeyed pea, succulent shelled at 0.7
ppm, Blue lupin, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Broad bean, succulent
shelled at 0.7 ppm, Catjang bean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Cowpea,
succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Crowder pea, succulent shelled at 0.7
ppm, Goa bean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Grain lupin, succulent
shelled at 0.7 ppm, Jackbean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Lablab
bean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Lima bean, succulent shelled at 0.7
ppm, Moth bean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Scarlet runner bean,
succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Southern pea, succulent shelled at 0.7
ppm, Sweet lupin, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Vegetable soybean,
succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, Velvet bean, succulent shelled at 0.7
ppm, Wax bean, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm, White lupin, succulent
shelled at 0.7 ppm, White sweet lupin, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm,
Yellow lupin, succulent shelled at 0.7 ppm; Individual crops of
Proposed Crop Subgroup 6-19D: Succulent shelled pea subgroup including
Chickpea, succulent shelled at 0.05 ppm, English pea, succulent shelled
at 0.05 ppm, Garden pea, succulent shelled at 0.05 ppm, Green pea,
succulent shelled at 0.05 ppm, Lentil, succulent shelled at 0.05 ppm,
Pigeon pea, succulent shelled at 0.05 ppm; Individual crops of Proposed
Crop Subgroup 6-19E: Dried shelled bean, except soybean, subgroup
including Adzuki bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, African yam-bean, dry seed
at 0.3 ppm, American potato bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Andean lupin,
dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Asparagus bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Black bean,
dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Blackeyed pea, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Blue lupin,
dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Broad bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Catjang bean, dry
seed at 0.3 ppm, Chinese longbean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Cowpea, dry
seed at 0.3 ppm, Cranberry bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Crowder pea, dry
seed at 0.3 ppm, Dry bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Field bean, dry seed at
0.3 ppm, French bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Garden bean, dry seed at 0.3
ppm, Goa bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Grain lupin, dry seed at 0.3 ppm,
Great northern bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Green bean, dry seed at 0.3
ppm, Guar bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Horse gram, dry seed at 0.3 ppm,
Jackbean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Kidney bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Lablab
bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Lima bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Morama bean,
dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Moth bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Mung bean, dry
seed at 0.3 ppm, Navy bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Pink bean, dry seed at
0.3 ppm, Pinto bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Red bean, dry seed at 0.3
ppm, Rice bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Scarlet runner bean, dry seed at
0.3 ppm, Southern pea, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Sweet lupin, dry seed at
0.3 ppm, Sword bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Tepary bean, dry seed at 0.3
ppm, Urd bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Vegetable soybean, dry seed at 0.3
ppm, Velvet bean, seed, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, White lupin, dry seed at
0.3 ppm, White sweet lupin, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Winged pea, dry seed
at 0.3 ppm, Yardlong bean, dry seed at 0.3 ppm, Yellow bean, dry seed
at 0.3 ppm, Yellow lupin, dry seed at 0.3 ppm; Individual crops of
Proposed Crop Subgroup 6-19F: Dried shelled pea subgroup including:
Chickpea, dry seed at 0.1 ppm, Dry pea, dry seed at 0.1 ppm, Field pea,
dry seed at 0.1 ppm, Garden pea, dry seed at 0.1 ppm, Grass-pea, dry
seed at 0.1 ppm, Green pea, dry seed at 0.1 ppm, Lentil, dry seed at
0.1 ppm, Pigeon pea, dry seed at 0.1 ppm; and Pea, forage at 15 ppm.
Adequate analytical methods for determining novaluron in/on appropriate
raw agricultural commodities and processed commodities have been
developed and validated. Contact: RD.
    8. PP 0F8885. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0339). Belchim Crop Protection N.V./
S.A. c/o Belchim Crop Protection US Corporation, 2751 Centreville Rd.,
Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19808, requests to establish a tolerance in
40 CFR part 180 for residues of the herbicide pyridate in or on the raw
agricultural commodities lentils at 0.4 parts per million (ppm) and the
Rapeseed SubGroup (Crop Subgroup 20A) at 0.015 ppm. The HPLC-MS/MS
residue analytical method is used to measure and evaluate the chemical
pyridate. Contact: RD.
    9. PP 0E8894. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0203). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing tolerances for
residues of Sulfur dioxide, including its metabolite and degradates, in
or on Blueberry at 9 ppm. An analytical enforcement method using high
performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry is
available for enforcement of tolerances for sulfites restudies of
sulfur dioxide in food. Contact: RD.
    10. PP 9F8795. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0065). This posting is amending the
previous NOF dated April 15, 2020 by announcing commodities that were
not included in the previous NOF. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
(``DuPont''), Chestnut Run Plaza, 974 Centre Road, Wilmington, DE
19805, requests to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for
residues of the nematicide, fluazaindolizine in or on Poultry, fat at
0.01 ppm; Poultry, meat at 0.01 ppm; Poultry, meat byproducts

at 0.01 ppm; and Eggs at 0.01 ppm. In addition, DuPont is proposing
pursuant to section 408(d) of the Federal Food, Drug and cosmetic Act,
21 U.S.C. 346a(d), to amend 40 CFR part 180 to establish indirect or
inadvertent tolerances for residues of fluazaindolizine, including its
metabolites and their conjugates, expressed as the stoichiometric
equivalent of fluazaindolizine, in or on the following commodity:
Grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17, straw at 0.15 ppm. The LC/MS/
MS system operating with an electrospray interface (ESI) operating in
both positive and negative polarities is used to measure and evaluate
the chemical fluazaindolizine. Contact: RD.
    11. PP 0F8872. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0355). Makhteshim Agan of North
America, Inc. (d/b/a ADAMA), 3120 Highwoods Boulevard, Suite 100,
Raleigh, NC 27604, requests to establish a tolerance for residues of
the insecticide novaluron in or on Tree nuts, nutmeat (Crop Group 14-
12) at 0.07 parts per million (ppm) and, Almond, hulls at 15.0 ppm. The
samples were analyzed using a working method very similar to the
reference method, ``Magnitude of the Residue on Novaluron in Pome Fruit
Raw Agricultural and Processed Commodities'', PTRL Study #991W. Samples
were homogenized with dry ice using a Robot Coupe chopper. Ten-gram
subsamples were extracted in methanol/water using two rounds of
blending with an Omni mixer. The extract was filtered to remove the
solids from solution. An aliquot of the extract was evaporated to
remove the methanol. Aqueous sodium chloride was added to the remaining
aqueous fraction, and the aqueous fraction was extracted three times
against ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate fractions were combined and
evaporated just to dryness on a nitrogen evaporator. The sample residue
was re-dissolved in ethyl acetate and taken for clean-up on an amino
(NH2) solid phase extraction cartridge. The eluate was
evaporated on a nitrogen evaporator and then brought to a known volume
with ethyl acetate. The extracts were analyzed using a gas
chromatograph with a micro electron capture detector ([mu]ECD). Method
suitability was evaluated both prior to sample analysis and
concurrently with sample analysis. Recoveries were in the range 82-
118%. The lowest level of method validation (LLMV) for pea (dry) was
approximately 0.05 ppm for novaluron. Contact: RD.
    12. PP 0F8883 and PP 0F8884. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0013). ISK
Biosciences Corporation, 7470 Auburn Road, Suite A, Concord, OH 44077,
requests to establish a tolerance for residues of the insecticide
flonicamid in or on Small fruit, vine climbing (except fuzzy kiwifruit)
(crop group 13-07F) at 3.0 parts per million (ppm) and to amend the
existing tolerance in or on alfalfa, hay at 7.0 ppm. Analytical
methodology has been developed to determine the residues of flonicamid
and its three major plant metabolites, TFNA, TFNG, and TFNA-AM in
various crops. The residue analytical method for the majority of crops
includes an initial extraction with acetonitrile (ACN)/deionized (DI)
water, followed by a liquid-liquid partition with ethyl acetate. The
residue method for wheat straw is similar, except that a C18 solid
phase extraction (SPE) is added prior to the liquid-liquid partition.
The final sample solution is quantitated using a liquid chromatograph
(LC) equipped with a reverse phase column and a triple quadruple mass
spectrometer (MS/MS). Contact: RD.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: June 8, 2021.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division,
Office of Program Support.
[FR Doc. 2021-13702 Filed 6-25-21; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0585; FRL-9929-27]

Distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), Heavy, C18-
C50, Branched, Cyclic and Linear; Exemption From the
Requirement of a Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance for residues of distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy,
C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear when used as
an inert ingredient (solvent, diluent and/or dust suppressant) in
pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural
commodities after harvest. On behalf of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company,
Wagner Regulatory Associates, submitted a petition to EPA under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment
of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation
eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for
residues of distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy, C18-
C50, branched, cyclic and linear.

DATES: This regulation is effective July 17, 2015. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before September 15, 2015,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0585, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lewis, Director, Registration
Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR
part 180 through the Government Printing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0585 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
September 15, 2015. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections
and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0585, by one of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please

follow the instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Petition for Exemption

    In the Federal Register of February 27, 2013 (78 FR 13295) (FRL-
9380-2), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C.
346a, announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP 2E8049) by
Wagner Regulatory Associates, P.O. Box 640, 7217 Lancaster Pike, Suite
A, Hockessin, DE 19707 on behalf of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, 700
Milam Street, Houston, TX 77002. The petition requested that 40 CFR
180.910 be amended by establishing an exemption from the requirement of
a tolerance for residues of distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy,
C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear (CAS Reg.
No. 848301-69-9) when used as an inert ingredient as a solvent, diluent
and/or dust suppressant in pesticide formulations applied to growing
crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest. That document
referenced a summary of the petition prepared by Wagner Regulatory
Associates on behalf of the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, the
petitioner, which is available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response to the
notice of filing.

III. Inert Ingredient Definition

    Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active
ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not
limited to, the following types of ingredients (except when they have a
pesticidal efficacy of their own): Solvents such as alcohols and
hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty
acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as
carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing
agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents;
and emulsifiers. The term ``inert'' is not intended to imply
nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active.
Generally, EPA has exempted inert ingredients from the requirement of a
tolerance based on the low toxicity of the individual inert
ingredients.

IV. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that
the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines
``safe'' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm
will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue,
including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for
which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through
drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the
pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to
infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical
residue. . . .''
    EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only
in those cases where it can be clearly demonstrated that the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably
foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human
health. In order to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to
pesticide inert ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the
inert in conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert
ingredient through food, drinking water, and through other exposures
that occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA
is able to determine that a finite tolerance is not necessary to ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from
aggregate exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance may be established.
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(A), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B), EPA has reviewed the available
scientific data and other relevant information in support of this
action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the hazards of and to make a
determination on aggregate exposure for distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch),
heavy, C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear
including exposure resulting from the exemption established by this
action. EPA's assessment of exposures and risks associated with
distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy, C18-C50,
branched, cyclic and linear follows.

A. Toxicological Profile

    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered their
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children. Specific information on the studies received and the nature
of the adverse effects caused by distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy,
C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear (also known
as GTL petroleum distillates) as well as the no-observed-adverse-
effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level
(LOAEL) from the toxicity studies are discussed in this unit.
    The acute oral lethal dose (LD)50 is 5,000 milligrams/
kilograms (mg/kg) in rats. An acute dermal toxicity study was not
conducted. There were no available dermal irritation data. It is not
irritating to the rabbit eye. It is not a skin sensitizer in the guinea
pig.
    In a 90-day oral toxicity study, GTL petroleum distillates
administered by gavage resulted in a statistically significant increase
in the incidence and severity of alveolar macrophage accumulations and
increased vacuolation of alveolar macrophages in the lung in rats at
the lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) 200 mg/kg/day. The No
Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was 50 mg/kg/day.
    In a 2-generation reproductive toxicity study via gavage in rats,
GTL petroleum distillates caused maternal and offspring toxicity at
1,000 mg/kg/day. Toxicity was manifested as chronic interstitial/
alveolus inflammation in the lungs. The NOAEL for parental toxicity was
50 mg/kg/day since animals in the mid dose (250 mg/kg/day) group were
not analyzed. The reproduction NOAEL was 1,000 mg/kg/day, the highest
dose tested.
    Based upon subsequent studies conducted to evaluate the lung
effects, the Agency determined that the effects observed in the 90-day
oral toxicity study and 2-generation reproductive toxicity study were
caused by gavage administration error and were not test material (dose)
related. In a 28-day oral feeding study in rats at doses up to 1,256
mg/kg/day, no adverse effects were observed. In a prenatal
developmental toxicity study in the rat (by oral gavage) at doses up to
1,000 mg/kg/day, no adverse toxicological effects were seen. The
results of these two more recent studies alleviated the Agency's
concern for the lung effects seen in the 90-day oral toxicity study and
the 2-generation reproduction study.
    GTL petroleum distillates were evaluated for mutagenic potential
using

the Ames test, micronucleus assay, and gene mutation in mammalian
cells. These studies were negative for the induction of mutations and
aberrations. Therefore, GTL petroleum distillates are considered non-
mutagenic.
    A neurotoxicity study was not conducted with GTL petroleum
distillates. However, signs of neurotoxicity were not observed in acute
toxicity tests at doses up to 5,000 mg/kg body weight (bw)/day.
Evidence of neurotoxicity was not observed in the 90-day oral toxicity
study in rats and in the 28-day oral feeding study in rats.
    An immunotoxicity study was not conducted with GTL petroleum
distillates. However, alveolar macrophage accumulations and increased
vacuolation of alveolar macrophages in the lung was observed in rats at
>200 mg/kg/day in both the 90-day oral and 2-generation reproduction
toxicity studies. However, these effects were determined to be caused
by gavage technique error rather than effects attributable to the test
substance.
    There are no data specific to the absorption, metabolism,
distribution and elimination of GTL petroleum distillates, however, the
absorption of other mixtures of normal, branched and cyclic petroleum
derived hydrocarbons is inversely related to carbon chain length and is
independent of isomeric form, preparation process or type of product.
Consequently, when administered orally, Fischer-Tropsch derived
hydrocarbons in the range of C18-C50 are likely
to be unabsorbed and excreted in the feces.
    Carcinogenicity studies with GTL petroleum distillates are not
available for review. However, based on the lack of carcinogenicity of
related linear, branched, and cyclic alkanes and the negligible
absorption of GTL petroleum distillates, lack of systemic toxicity at
the limit dose, lack of mutagenic concerns, GTL petroleum distillates
are not expected to be carcinogenic.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    There were no adverse effects in repeat dose toxicity,
reproductive, and developmental studies with GTL petroleum distillates
at or above limit dose levels to either parental animals or their
offspring. Thus, due to the low potential hazard and lack of hazard
endpoint, the Agency has determined that a quantitative risk assessment
using safety factors applied to a point of departure protective of an
identified hazard endpoint is not appropriate for GTL petroleum
distillates.

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses and drinking water. In
evaluating dietary exposure to GTL petroleum distillates, EPA
considered exposure under the proposed exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance. Dietary exposure to GTL petroleum distillates can occur
when eating food treated with pesticide formulation containing this
inert ingredient. Since an endpoint for risk assessment was not
identified, a quantitative dietary exposure assessment for GTL
petroleum distillates was not conducted.
    2. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., textiles (clothing and diapers), carpets, swimming
pools, and hard surface disinfection on walls, floors, tables).
    GTL petroleum distillates may be used as an inert ingredient in
agricultural pesticide products that could result in short- and
intermediate-term residential exposure. Residential exposure can occur
via dermal and inhalation routes of exposure to residential applicator.
Dermal and inhalation exposure can occur from the use of consumer
products and foods/food additives containing GTL petroleum distillates.
Since an endpoint for risk assessment was not identified, a
quantitative residential exposure assessment for GTL petroleum
distillates was not conducted.
    3. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.''
    EPA has not found distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy,
C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear to share a
common mechanism of toxicity with any other substances, and the
category does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by
other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore,
EPA has assumed that distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy,
C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear do not have
a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances. For information
regarding EPA's efforts to determine which chemicals have a common
mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such
chemicals, see EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA
shall apply an additional tenfold (10x) margin of safety for infants
and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal
and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the database on toxicity
and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a
different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This
additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the Food Quality
Protection Act Safety Factor (FQPA SF). In applying this provision, EPA
either retains the default value of 10x, or uses a different additional
safety factor when reliable data available to EPA support the choice of
a different factor.
    At this time, there is no concern for potential sensitivity to
infants and children resulting from exposures to GTL petroleum
distillates. There is no reported quantitative or qualitative evidence
of increased susceptibility of rat fetuses to in utero exposure to GTL
petroleum distillates in developmental toxicity studies in rats. No
quantitative or qualitative evidence of increased susceptibility has
been reported following the pre/postnatal exposure to rats in 2-
generation reproduction toxicity studies in rats. Given the lack of
adverse toxicological effects at limit dose levels, a safety factor
analysis has not been used to assess the risk. For these reasons the
additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    In examining aggregate exposure, EPA takes into account the
available and reliable information concerning exposures to pesticide
residues in food and drinking water, and non-occupational pesticide
exposures. Dietary (food and drinking water) and non-dietary
(residential) exposures of concern are not anticipated for GTL
petroleum distillates because of its low toxicity based on animal
studies showing toxicity at or above the limit dose of 1,000 mg/kg/day.
Taking into consideration all available information on GTL petroleum
distillates, EPA has determined that there is a reasonable certainty
that no harm to any population subgroup, including infants and
children, will result from aggregate exposure to GTL petroleum
distillates under reasonably foreseeable circumstances. Therefore, the
establishment of an exemption from

tolerance under 40 CFR 180.910 for residues of GTL petroleum
distillates when used as an inert ingredient (solvent, diluent and/or
dust suppressant) in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops
and raw agricultural commodities after harvest is safe under FFDCA
section 408.

V. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since
the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance without any numerical limitation.

B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA
section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food
standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety
standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United
States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from
a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain
the reasons for departing from the Codex level.
    The Codex has not established a MRL for distillates, (Fischer-
Tropsch), heavy, C18-C50, branched, cyclic and
linear.

VI. Conclusions

    Therefore, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is
established under 40 CFR 180. 910 for distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch),
heavy, C18-C50, branched, cyclic and linear (CAS
Reg. No. 848301-69-9) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent,
diluent and/or dust suppressant) in pesticide formulations applied to
growing crops or raw agricultural commodities after harvest.

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes a tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) in
response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any
information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any
special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance in this
final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VIII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 2, 2015.
Susan Lewis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. In Sec.  180.910, add alphabetically the inert ingredient
``Distillates, (Fishcher-Tropsch), heavy, C18-
C50, branched, cyclic and linear (CAS Reg. No. 848301-69-
9)'' to the table to read as follows:

Sec.  180.910  Inert ingredients used pre- and post-harvest; exemptions
from the requirement of a tolerance.

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        Inert ingredients             Limits               Uses
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Distillates, (Fishcher-Tropsch),  .............  Solvent, diluent and/or
 heavy, C18-C50, branched,                        dust suppressant.
 cyclic and linear (CAS Reg. No.
 848301-69-9).

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