	UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20460

     OFFICE OF

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND

POLLUTION PREVENTION

Date: 	December 6, 2011

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:	S-Metolachlor.  Petition for the Use on Coriander (Cilantro)
and Garden Beet Leaves.  Summary of Analytical Chemistry and Residue
Data.

PC Code:  108800	DP Barcode:  D392447

Decision No.:  451816	Registration No.: 100-816

Petition No.: 1E7898	Regulatory Action: Section 3

Risk Assessment Type: Single Chemical	Case No.: 0001

TXR No.:  NA	CAS No.: 87392-12-9

MRID No.:   48536501	40 CFR:  180.368

FROM:	W. Cutchin, Chemist

Alternative Risk Integration Assessment Team (ARIA)

Inert Ingredients Assessment Branch (IIAB)

Registration Division (RD; 7505P)

THROUGH:	S. Hummel, Senior Scientist

		Registration Action Branch 4 (RAB4)

		Health Effects Division (HED; 7509P)

TO:	D. Rate, Ph.D., Team Co-Leader

Section 18 Team

	Minor Use and Emergency Response Branch

		RD (7505P)

Executive Summary

Under PP#1E7898, the petitioner, Interregional Research Project No.4
(IR-4), on behalf of the Agricultural Experiment Station of the IR-4
Project and the Agricultural Experiment Stations of New York, North
Carolina and South Carolina (coriander (cilantro)); and California,
Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee (beet, garden, leaves), request the
establishment of tolerances for residues of S-metolachlor, including its
metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in the table below.

Commodity	Proposed Tolerance

ppm

Cilantro, leaves, fresh	8.0

Cilantro, leaves, dried	8.0

Coriander, seed	0.13

Beet, garden, leaves	1.8

S-Metolachlor (an isomer enriched form of metolachlor) is a selective,
chloroacetanilide herbicide that is applied to a variety of crops as a
preplant, preplant incorporated, preemergence, or postemergence
application, primarily for the control of grass weeds.  S-Metolachlor is
registered for use on a wide variety of crops including: corn, cotton,
grasses grown for seed, legume vegetables, peanuts, potatoes, safflower,
sorghum, sunflower, and tomatoes (40 CFR:  180.368).  Compliance with
the tolerance levels specified below is to be determined by measuring
only the sum of free and bound S-metolachlor,
S-2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetami
de, its R-enantiomer, and its metabolites, determined as the derivatives
2-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino-1-propanol (SYN506357 (S-enantiomer of
CGA 37913)) and
4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-morpholinone (SYN 508500
(S-enantiomer of CGA-49751)), calculated as the stoichiometric
equivalent of S-metolachlor, in or on the commodities.

S-metolachlor is to be applied to coriander (cilantro) as a broadcast,
foliar application at 0.64-0.96 lbs ai/A 30 days before the leaf harvest
and 70 days before seed.  Use the lower end of S-metolachlor rate range
for soils that are relatively coarse textured and the higher rates on
fine textured soils.  S-metolachlor is to be applied to beets grown for
leaves as a broadcast, pre-emergence soil surface treatment at 0.63
-1.26 lbs ai/A after the crop has been planted but before the crop and
weeds emerge.  A second application of S-metolachlor may be made to
beets as one post emergence, broadcast treatment at 0.63 -1.26 lbs ai/A
when plants are at 1 to 2 true leaf stage.  Use the lower end of
S-metolachlor rate range for soils that are relatively coarse textured
and the higher rates on fine textured soils.

The qualitative nature of metolachlor residues in plants is adequately
understood based upon the adequate corn, potato, and soybean metabolism
studies.  The metabolism of metolachlor involves conjugation with
glutathione, breakage of this bond to form the mercaptan, conjugation of
the mercaptan with glucuronic acid, O-demethylation of the methyl ether,
and conjugation of the resultant alcohol with a neutral sugar.  Residues
of concern in plants include metolachlor and its metabolites, determined
as the derivatives CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.  The Agency previously
concluded that the residues of concern for S-metolachlor are the same as
for metolachlor.

Adequate studies are available depicting the metabolism of metolachlor
in ruminants and poultry.  As in plants, metolachlor residues of concern
in livestock commodities include metolachlor and its metabolites,
determined as the derivatives CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.  The residues of
concern for S-metolachlor in livestock are the same as those for
metolachlor.

Adequate methodology is available for enforcing the established and
recommended tolerances.  PAM Vol. II, lists a gas chromatography with
nitrogen phosphorous detector (GC/NPD) method (Method I) for determining
residues in/on crop commodities and a gas chromatography with mass
spectroscopy detector (GC/MSD) method (Method II) for determining
residues in livestock commodities.  These methods determine residues of
metolachlor and its metabolites as either CGA-37913 or CGA-49751
following acid hydrolysis.  IR-4 and Syngenta have proposed a high
pressure liquid chromatography with mass spectroscopy/mass spectroscopy
(HPLC/MS/MS) enantiomer-specific method for the enforcement of the
proposed tolerances, Method 1848-01.  The method uses a chiral HPLC
column to separate out the S-enantiomers (SYN506357 and SYN508500) of
the hydrolysis products CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.  This method has been
determined to be adequate for enforcement purposes.

Adequate data are available on the recovery of metolachlor through
Multiresidue Method Testing Protocols.  The FDA PESTDATA database
indicates that metolachlor is completely recovered through Method 302,
PAM Vol. I.

Coriander (cilantro) fresh, dried and seed samples were analyzed using
the “Working Method for PR 09595: Analysis of s-Metolachlor in
Cilantro as Metabolites s-CGA-37913 (SYN-506357) and s-CGA-49751
(SYN-508500), A. Le, Document I.D. Working Method for
09595.06-BER06.doc, Effective Date: 04-18-08,” a modification of
Syngenta Method No. 1848-01.  Samples of the raw agricultural
commodities, leaves and stems, and seed were refluxed in acid and
partitioned into dichloromethane (DCM).  An aliquot was purified with
column chromatography and concentrated into aqueous acetonitrile.  The
lower limit of method validation (LLMV) for residues of SYN 506357 and
SYN 508500 was 0.05 ppm in all matrices.  Based on the LLMV, the
calculated limits of detection (LOD) ranged from 0.0132-0.0175 ppm for
SYN 506357 and SYN 508500 in coriander (cilantro) fresh, dried and seed
samples.  The calculated limits of quantitation (LOQ) ranged from
0.0359-0.0526 ppm for SYN 506357 and SYN 508500 in coriander (cilantro)
fresh, dried and seed samples, respectively.  The method is adequate for
data collection.

Previously submitted storage stability data indicates that the residues
of metolachlor are stable on a variety of commodities for up to 2 yrs.
Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves and stems, dried leaves and stems and
seed samples were stored frozen for a maximum of 708 days, 702 days, and
416 days, respectively.  The results of the storage stability study with
coriander (cilantro) samples and previously submitted storage stability
data are adequate to show that residues of S-metolachlor were stable for
the duration of this study.

There are no proposed uses in water, fish, irrigated crops and food
handling establishments; therefore, discussions of S-metolachlor
residues on these topics are not are germane to this petition.

There are no coriander (cilantro) or garden beet leaf livestock feed
items of regulatory interest; therefore, a discussion of S-metolachlor
residues on livestock food items is not germane to this petition.

The submitted study is adequate in number and geographic location of
residue field trials.  Five field trials were conducted in EPA Regions 2
(2), 6, 9, and 10.  At all sites, two plots received a single broadcast
application of S-metolachlor at the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A or
0.96 lb ai/A.  Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaf and stem samples were
harvested approximately 30 (27-34) days pre-harvest interval (PHI),
after the application and placed into frozen storage shortly after
harvest.  At one site, additional treated plots received a single
broadcast application of S-metolachlor at the approximate rate of 0.64
lb ai/A or 0.96 lb ai/A, where coriander (cilantro) seed were collected.
 At another site, additional treated plots received a single broadcast
application of S-metolachlor at the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A or
0.96 lb ai/A, and coriander (cilantro) leaves and stems were collected
at 27 days and dried in an oven.  No spray adjuvant was used at the
trials.  No residue decline studies were submitted.

The analytical results show that after a single foliar broadcast
application of S-metolachlor at the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A and
0.96 lb ai/A with a 27 to 34-days PHI, the maximum total S-metolachlor
residues as parent equivalents were approximately 3.7 ppm and 4.1 ppm in
coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves and stems, respectively.  The maximum
total S-metolachlor residues as parent equivalents were increased from
approximately <0.131 ppm (fresh samples) to 0.834 ppm (dried samples) in
the 0.64 lb ai/A treated plot.  The maximum total S-metolachlor residues
as parent equivalents were increased from approximately 0.170 ppm (fresh
samples) to 2.031 ppm (dried samples) in the 0.96 lb ai/A treated plot.
The maximum total S-metolachlor residues as parent equivalents were
<0.131 ppm in coriander (cilantro) seed at both application rates.
Based on the results of these trials, the appropriate tolerance for
residues of S-metolachlor in/on coriander (cilantro) leaves is 8.0 ppm.
However, the Agency uses the preferred name coriander not cilantro for
this raw agricultural commodity and, in addition, does not differentiate
between dry and fresh leaves for coriander (cilantro).  Therefore, a
revised Section F should be submitted to indicate a request for
coriander, leaves at 8.0 ppm and the cilantro dried and fresh leaves
should be removed.  The study data indicates that the requested
tolerance on coriander, seed at 0.13 ppm is adequate.

No new data have been submitted in support of the requested tolerance on
beet, garden, leaves.  The request is based on the currently established
tolerance for residues of S-metolachlor on Brassica leafy vegetables
(Sub-group 5B), of 1.8 ppm.  The Chemistry Science Advisory Council
(ChemSAC) has considered the issue and determined that since the use
pattern for beet greens is the same as that for leafy Brassica (sub
group 5B), and beet greens are similar to the commodities in the leafy
Brassica subgroup 5B, it is appropriate to translate this tolerance of
1.8 ppm to beet greens.  Based on the CHEMSAC determination and that the
proposed use pattern for beet, garden, leaves is the same as leafy
Brassica greens, subgroup 5B, IIAB recommends for the proposed tolerance
of 1.8 ppm on beet, garden, leaves.

There is no crop associated with this petition which requires residue
data for processed fractions.

Analytical standards for the following compounds related to metolachlor
are currently available in the EPA National Pesticide Standards
Repository.

The rotational crop restrictions listed on the label are appropriate for
these proposed uses.

Regulatory Recommendations and Residue Chemistry Deficiencies

IIAB has examined the residue chemistry database for S-metolachlor.
Pending receipt of an updated Section F for coriander, leaves at 8.0 ppm
with the cilantro, dried and fresh leaves removed, IIAB has no objection
to the establishment of the tolerances described in Table 9, below.

A human health risk assessment is forthcoming.

860.1500 Crop Field Trials

The Agency uses the preferred name coriander not cilantro for this raw
agricultural commodity and, in addition, does not differentiate between
dry and fresh leaves for coriander (cilantro).  Therefore, a revised
Section F should be submitted to indicate a request for coriander,
leaves at 8.0 ppm and the cilantro dried and fresh leaves should be
removed.

Background

The chemical structure and nomenclature of S-metolachlor and its
regulated hydrolytic derivatives are presented in Table 1, and the
physicochemical properties of S-metolachlor are presented in Table 2.

Table 1.  Nomenclature of S-Metolachlor and its Regulated Derivatives

Compound

Company experimental name	SYN 508500 (S-enantiomer of CGA-49751)

IUPAC name
(S)-4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methylmorpholin-3-one

CAS name 	4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-morpholone

CAS #	61520-54-5

Table 2.  Physicochemical Properties of the Technical Grade
S-Metolachlor

Parameter	Value	References (MRID)

Melting point/range	Not applicable, liquid at room temperature	46829503

pH	7.8 at 25°C (1% aqueous dispersion)

	Density	1.117 g/cm3 at 20°C

	Water solubility (25°C)	0.48 g/L

	Solvent solubility mg/L at 25°C	Completely miscible with methanol,
acetone, toluene, n-octanol, n-hexane, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane

	Vapor pressure at 25°C	2.8 x 10-5 mm Hg

	Dissociation constant (pKa)	No dissociation constant in pH range 2-12

	Octanol/water partition coefficient Log (Kow)	3.05 at 25°C

	UV/visible absorption spectrum	Neutral: 534 l/mol.cm @ 266.4 nm

             443 l/mol.cm @ 274.4 nm

Acidic: 534 l/mol.cm @ 266.4 nm

             444 l/mol.cm @ 274.4 nm

Basic: 534 l/mol.cm @ 266.4 nm

             411 l/mol.cm @ 274.4 nm

860.1200 Directions for Use

The petitioner provided a text listing of proposed uses in Section B of
the petition.  Apply S-metolachlor to coriander (cilantro) formulated as
Dual MAGNUM (EPA Reg. No.: 100-816) as a broadcast, foliar application
(0.64-0.96 lbs ai/A) at 30 days before the leaf harvest and 70 days
before seed.  Use the lower end of S-metolachlor rate range for soils
that are relatively coarse textured and the higher rates on fine
textured soils.  Apply S-metolachlor to beets grown for leaves as a
broadcast, pre-emergence soil surface treatment at 0.63 -1.26 lbs ai/A
after the crop has been planted but before the crop and weeds emerge.  A
second application of S-metolachlor to beets may be made as one post
emergence, broadcast treatment at 0.63 -1.26 lbs ai/A when plants are at
1 to 2 true leaf stage.  Use the lower end of S-metolachlor rate range
for soils that are relatively coarse textured and the higher rates on
fine textured soils.

The proposed uses are presented below in Table 3.

Table 3.	Summary of Proposed Directions for Use of S-Metolachlor.

Applic. Timing; Type; and Equip.

(minimum volume)	Formulation

[EPA Reg. No.]	Applic. Rate

(lb ai/A)	Max. No. Applic. per Season	Max. Seasonal Applic. Rate

(lb ai/A)	PHI

(days)	Use Directions and Limitations

Coriander (cilantro)

Broadcast Foliar

(20 GPA)	7.62 lb/gal EC

[100-816]	0.64-0.96	1	0.96	30-leaves

70-seeds	REI: 24hrs

Beet, garden, leaves (for varieties grown for tops only)

Postemergence to Soil & Broadcast Foliar

 (10-40 GPA)	7.62 lb/gal

EC

[100-816]	0.63-1.26	2	2.52	30	First appl. broadcast, pre-emergence soil
surface treatment Second appl. when plants are at 1 to 2 true leaf
stage.

REI: 24hrs

Conclusions:  The proposed use directions are adequate.

860.1300 Nature of the Residue - Plants

The qualitative nature of metolachlor residues in plants is adequately
understood based upon the adequate corn, potato, and soybean metabolism
studies.  The metabolism of metolachlor involves conjugation with
glutathione, breakage of this bond to form the mercaptan, conjugation of
the mercaptan with glucuronic acid, O-demethylation of the methyl ether,
and conjugation of the resultant alcohol with a neutral sugar.  A minor
pathway may involve sugar conjugation of metolachlor directly to the
corresponding oxo-compounds.  Residues of concern in plants include
metolachlor and its metabolites, determined as the derivatives CGA-37913
and CGA-49751.  The Agency previously concluded that the residues of
concern for S-metolachlor are the same as for metolachlor (DP# 226780,
L. Kutney, 11/15/96).

The Agency has also reviewed plant metabolism data on S-metolachlor from
field tests on soybeans and corn, in vitro tests on corn seedlings, and
greenhouse tests on seedlings of corn, sorghum, soybeans and peanuts
(DP#s 278742 and 279110, S. Kinard, 8/15/03).  These data support
Syngenta’s assertion that the metabolism of S-metolachlor in plants is
similar to that for the racemic mixture.  The data did not address
whether there is any conversion of the S-isomers of metolachlor or its
metabolites to the R-isomer forms; however, HED previously concluded
that such conversion of isomers in plants is not likely to be
significant.

860.1300 Nature of the Residue - Livestock

Adequate studies are available depicting the metabolism of metolachlor
in ruminants and poultry.  Metolachlor is rapidly metabolized and almost
totally eliminated in the urine and feces of ruminants (goats),
non-ruminants (rats), and poultry.  Metolachlor per se was not detected
in any of the excreta or tissues.  As in plants, metolachlor residues of
concern in livestock commodities include metolachlor and its
metabolites, determined as the derivatives CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.  The
residues of concern for S-metolachlor in livestock are the same as those
for metolachlor.

The Agency has also reviewed livestock metabolism data on S-metolachlor
(DP#s 278742, S. Kinard, 8/15/03).  Data from a goat metabolism study
indicated that S-metolachlor was readily absorbed and extensively
metabolized by goats via glutathione conjugation and/or oxidation
reactions.  Oxidized metabolites were also conjugated with glucuronic
acid.  Data from a poultry metabolism study indicated that S-metolachlor
was also extensively metabolized via O demethylation and subsequent
glucuronic acid conjugation or oxidation to dihydroxy or carboxylic acid
metabolites that may also be conjugated with glucuronic acid.

860.1340 Residue Analytical Methods

Enforcement methods:  Adequate methodology is available for enforcing
the established and recommended tolerances.  PAM Vol. II, Pesticide
Regulation Section 180.368, lists a GC/NPD method (Method I) for
determining residues in/on crop commodities and a GC/MSD method (Method
II) for determining residues in livestock commodities.  These methods
determine residues of metolachlor and its metabolites as either
CGA-37913 or CGA-49751 following acid hydrolysis.

IR-4 and Syngenta have proposed an HPLC/MS/MS enantiomer-specific method
for the enforcement of the proposed tolerances, Method 1848-01.  This
method has been previously reviewed by HED (DP# 296904, R. Loranger,
4/17/06).  The method uses a chiral HPLC column to separate out the
S-enantiomers (SYN506357 and SYN508500) of the hydrolysis products
CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.

Data-gathering methods:  Coriander (cilantro) fresh, dried and seed
samples were analyzed for residues of S-metolachor using the “Working
Method for PR 09595: Analysis of s-Metolachlor in Cilantro as
Metabolites s-CGA-37913 (SYN-506357) and s-CGA-49751 (SYN-508500), A.
Le, Document I.D. Working Method for 09595.06-BER06.doc, Effective Date:
04-18-08,” a modification of Syngenta Method No. 1848-01, dated June
26, 2003 entitled “Analytical Method for the Enantioselective
Determination of Residues of s-Metolachlor as Metabolites SYN-506357 and
SYN-508500 in Agricultural Commodities by Chiral High Performance Liquid
Chromatograph with Mass Spectrometric Detection.”

Samples of the raw agricultural commodities, leaves and stems, and seed
were refluxed in 6N HCL.  The cooled extract was filtered and residues
were partitioned from a pH adjusted aliquot into DCM and dried with
sodium sulfate.  An aliquot was purified with alumina column
chromatography and concentrated into 30% acetonitrile (aqueous).  The
residues were quantified by reversed phase HPLC with positive ion
atmosphere pressure chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometric
detection (MS/MS).

The residue analytical method for S-metolachlor residues in/on coriander
(cilantro) samples was validated both prior to and concurrently with
field samples.  For method validation, control samples of coriander
(cilantro) fresh, dried and seed were fortified with SYN 506357 and SYN
508500 at 0.05, 0.5, 2, and 5.0 ppm.  Concurrent recoveries were
conducted at 0.05, 0.5, and 1 ppm.  The LLMV for residues of SYN 506357
and SYN 508500 was 0.05 ppm in all matrices.

Several validation recoveries for SNY-508500 (s-CGA 49751) on seed were
lower than the acceptable range of 70-120%.  Method validation
recoveries on seed ranged from 59-72% (avg. 66 ± 5%) and concurrent
recoveries ranged from 50-84% (avg. 67 ± 14%).

Table 4.  Summary of Recoveries of S-Metolachlor from Coriander
(cilantro)

Matrix	Analyte	Spike level (mg/kg)	Sample size (n)	Recoveries (%)	Mean
± std dev

Method Validation

Fresh leaves and stems

Fruit	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)

Clopyralid	0.05

0.5	6	94, 92, 78, 80, 81	83 ± 8	85.2 ± 7

0.5	6	92, 87, 86, 82, 81, 83	85 ± 4

	5.0	6	72, 93, 92, 92, 81, 93	87 ± 9

	Fresh leaves and stems

Fruit	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)

Clopyralid	0.05	6	74, 76, 78, 76, 76, 74	76 ± 2	77.6 ± 3

0.5	6	79, 78, 79, 72, 81, 82	79 ± 4

	0.5	6	79, 78, 76, 79, 85, 74	78 ± 4

	Dried leaves and stems

	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)

	0.05	3	89, 100, 96	95 ± 6	89.3 ± 16

0.5	3	77, 77, 74	76 ± 2

	2	6	71, 83, 85, 120, 81, 118	93 ± 21

	Dried leaves and stems

	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)

	0.05	3	72, 84, 74	77 ± 6	83.0 ± 18

0.5	3	62, 62, 62	62 ± 0

	2	6	87, 105, 113, 110, 77, 88	97 ± 15

	Seed	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)	0.05	3	78, 84, 85	82 ± 4	81 ± 3

0.5	3	82, 82, 76	80 ± 3

	Seed	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)	0.05	5	66, 64, 64	65 ± 1	66 ± 5

0.5	3	72, 70, 59	67 ± 7

	Concurrent Validation

Fresh leaves and stems	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)	0.05	7	96, 84, 108, 100, 92, 86	91 ± 12	86 ± 11

0.5	5	84, 90, 86, 74, 74	82 ± 7

	Fresh leaves and stems	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)	0.05	7	70, 84, 72, 80, 92, 100, 98	83 ± 12	82 ± 11

0.5	4	80, 78, 76, 70	76 ± 4

	Dried leaves and stems	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)	0.05	3	84, 108, 86	93 ± 13	82 ± 11

0.5	3	71, 79, 73	74 ± 4

	1.0	3	80, 82, 77	79 ± 2

	Dried leaves and stems	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)	0.05	3	76, 85, 101	87 ± 12	88 ± 16

0.5	3	72, 72, 74	73 ± 1

	1.0	3	109, 108, 96	104 ± 7

	Seed	SYN-506357

(s-CGA 37913)	0.05	5	80, 76, 94, 106, 84	88 ± 4	81 ± 13

0.5	3	67, 71, 71	70 ± 2

	Seed	SYN-508500

(s-CGA 49751)	0.05	5	65, 76, 78, 78, 84	76 ± 7	67 ± 14

0.5	3	50, 50, 52	51 ± 1

Based on recoveries at the LLMV, the LOD (std. dev. x one-tailed
t-statistic) were calculated.  The LOQ (3 x LOD) were also calculated.
The LLMV, LOD and LOQ for SYN-506357 and SYN-508500 in/on the three
matrices are listed below:

Table 5.  Summary of  S-Metolachlor Analytical Method Limits

Commodity	Analyte	Calculated LOD

(ppm)	Calculated LOQ

(ppm)	LLMV

(ppm)

Coriander (cilantro) Fresh Samples	SYN-506357

SYN-508500	0.0145

0.0132	0.0436

0.0396	0.05

0.05

Coriander (cilantro) Dried Samples	SYN-506357

SYN-508500	0.0160

0.0175	0.0480

0.0526	0.05

0.05

Coriander (cilantro) Seed Samples	SYN-506357

SYN-508500	0.0154

0.0120	0.0463

0.0359	0.05

0.05

Conclusions:  There are adequate enforcement methods available.  The
data collection method was adequate for the determination of
S-metolachlor residues in coriander (cilantro) commodities.

860.1360 Multiresidue Methods

Adequate data are available on the recovery of metolachlor through
Multiresidue Method Testing Protocols.  The FDA PESTDATA database
indicates that metolachlor is completely recovered through Method 302,
PAM Vol. I (3rd ed., revised 10/97).

CGA-37913 is stable at ≤-10°C for at least 2 years in corn (grain and
forage), peanut, potato (tubers, wet peel and flakes), soybean (hulls
and meal) and tomatoes, for at least 29 months in cottonseed oil, and
for at least 37 months in cottonseed and corn oil; and CGA-49751 is
stable at ≤-10°C for at least 2 years in corn (grain, forage, and
oil), peanuts, potatoes (tubers, wet peel and flakes), soybeans (hulls
and meal) and tomatoes, and for at least 37 months in cotton seed and
cottonseed oil.  In addition, storage stability studies conducted
concurrently with previously submitted asparagus, carrot, and green
onion field trials indicate that both analytes are stable at -20ºC for
at least 14.1 months in asparagus, 24.3 months in carrots, and 21.7
months in green onions.

Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves and stems, dried leaves and stems and
seed samples were stored frozen for a maximum of 708 days, 702 days, and
416 days, respectively.  Recoveries of SYN-506357 and SYN-508500 from
stored coriander (cilantro) samples were corrected for concurrent
recoveries.

The maximum frozen storage intervals for field treated coriander
(cilantro) fresh leaves and stems, dried leaves and stems, and seed
samples in this study were 708 days, 702 days, and 416 days
respectively.  The results of the storage stability study showed that
recoveries of S-metolachlor residues in/on coriander (cilantro) fresh
leaves and stems were 52% (corrected 70%) and 72% (corrected 87%) for
SYN-506357 and SYN-508500, respectively.  The recoveries of
S-metolachlor residues in/on coriander (cilantro) dried leaves were 84%
(corrected 88%) and 62% (corrected 82%) for SYN-506357 and SYN-508500,
respectively.  The recoveries of S-metolachlor residues in/on coriander
(cilantro) seed were 92% (corrected 110%) and 63% (corrected 80%) for
SYN-506357 and SYN-508500, respectively.

Table 6.  Stability of S-Metolachlor in Coriander (cilantro) Samples
Following Storage at -20oC

Matrix

(RAC or Extract)	Analyte	Stored Sample Recovery (%)	Concurrent Recovery
(%)	Stored Sample Average Corrected Recovery (%)1 	Actual Storage
Duration

(days)	Interval of Demonstrated Storage Stability (days)

Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves and stems	SYN-506357	53, 52, 52	75	70
708	720

	SYN-508500	71, 70, 74	82	87

Coriander (cilantro) dried leaves and stems	SYN-506357	67/83

70/106

72/104

81/111

	88	624 - 702	678 - 686

	SYN-508500	58/76

52/66

55/66	71/80	82

Coriander (cilantro)            seed	SYN-506357	72/112

99/70

83/114	85/81	110	366 - 416	399 - 413

	SYN-508500	50/79

73/54

50/69	80/77	80

1Average Corrected Recovery (%) = 100 x [Average Stored Sample Recovery
(%) ÷ Average Concurrent Recovery (%)]

Conclusions:  The previously submitted storage stability data indicates
that the residues of metolachlor are stable on a variety of commodities
for up to 2 yrs.  The results of the storage stability study with
coriander (cilantro) samples and previously submitted data are adequate
to show that residues of S-metolachlor were stable for the duration of
this study.

860.1400 Water, Fish, and Irrigated Crops

There are no proposed uses that are germane to this guideline topic.

860.1460 Food Handling

There are no proposed uses that are germane to this guideline topic.

860.1480 Meat, Milk, Poultry, and Eggs

There are no coriander (cilantro) or garden beet leaf feed items of
regulatory interest, therefore a discussion of S-metolachlor residues on
livestock food items is not germane to this guideline topic.

860.1500 Crop Field Trials

Coriander (cilantro)

DER References:	48536501.der.doc

The IR-4 has submitted field trial data for S-metolachlor on coriander
(cilantro).  Five field trials were conducted in the 2006-growing
season, one in South Carolina (EPA Region 2), one in Georgia (EPA Region
2), one in Texas (EPA Region 6), one in New Mexico (EPA Region 9), and
one in California (EPA Region 10).

At each trial, there were at least two treated plots.  At all sites, two
of the plots received a single broadcast application of S-metolachlor at
the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A or 0.96 lb ai/A.  Coriander
(cilantro) fresh leaf and stem samples were harvested approximately 30
(27-34) days after the application and placed into frozen storage
shortly after harvest.  At the New Mexico trial, additional treated
plots received a single broadcast application of S-metolachlor at the
approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A or 0.96 lb ai/A, where coriander
(cilantro) seed were collected.  At the California trial, additional
treated plots received a single broadcast application of S-metolachlor
at the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A or 0.96 lb ai/A, timed to be
approximately 30 days before harvest, when coriander (cilantro) fresh
leaves and stems were dried.  All applications were made within 17-36
gallons per acre spray solution and no spray adjuvant was used at the
trials.

Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves and stems samples were collected
between 27-34 days after the final application at all sites.  Coriander
(cilantro) seed samples were collected at 70 days after the application.
 Coriander (cilantro) leaves and stems were collected at 27 days and
dried in an oven at 155° F before sampling.

The analytical results show that after a single foliar broadcast
application of S-metolachlor at the approximate rate of 0.64 lb ai/A and
0.96 lb ai/A with a 27 to 34-days pre-harvest interval (PHI), the
maximum total S-metolachlor residues as parent equivalents were
approximately 3.7 ppm and 4.1 ppm in coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves
and stems, respectively.  The maximum total S-metolachlor residues as
parent equivalents were increased from approximately <0.131 ppm (fresh
samples) to 0.834 ppm (dried samples) in the 0.64 lb ai/A treated plot.
The maximum total S-metolachlor residues as parent equivalents were
increased from approximately 0.170 ppm (fresh samples) to 2.031 ppm
(dried samples) in the 0.96 lb ai/A treated plot.  The concentration
factor from fresh samples to dried samples was 6-12X.  The maximum total
S-metolachlor residues as parent equivalents were <0.131 ppm in
coriander (cilantro) seed at both application rates.  No residue decline
studies were submitted.

Table 7.  Residue Data from Coriander (cilantro) Crop Field Trials with
S-Metolachlor

Trial ID

(City,State/Year)	Region	Crop/    Variety	Commodity	Total Rate

(lbs ai/A)	PHI (days)	Residue SYN-506357

(ppm)	Residue SYN-508500

(ppm)	SYN-506357 as parent equivalents1 (ppm) 	SYN-508500 as parent
equivalents2 (ppm)	S-metolachlor total residues as parent equivalents
(ppm)

06-SC*09

(Charleston, SC, 2006)	2	Coriander (cilantro)/  Santo	Fresh leaves	0.63
34	0.090 0.096	0.103 0.092	0.132

 0.141	0.117

 0.105	0.249

0.246

0.88

0.124 0.118	0.153 0.122	0.182

 0.173	0.174

 0.139	0.356              0.312

06-GA*11

(Tifton, GA, 2006)	2	Coriander (cilantro)/  Santo Monogerm	Fresh leaves
0.64	27	1.682 2.008	0.821 0.924	2.473

 2.952	0.936

 1.053	3.409

4.005

0.97

1.992 1.873	1.163 1.112	2.928

 2.753	1.326

1.268	4.254

4.021

06-TX*37

(Weslaco, TX, 2006)	6	Coriander (cilantro)/ leisure	Fresh leaves	0.64	32
<0.05 <0.05	<0.05 <0.05	<0.074 <0.074	<0.057 <0.057	<0.131

<0.131

0.96

0.068 0.056	0.059 0.055	0.100

0.082	0.067

 0.063 	0.167

0.145

06-CA*109

(Salinas, CA, 2006)	10	Coriander (cilantro)/  Santo	Fresh leaves	0.65	27
<0.05 <0.05	<0.05 <0.05	<0.074 <0.074	<0.057 <0.057	<0.131

<0.131

0.97

<0.05 <0.05	0.079 0.089	<0.074 <0.074	0.090

0.101	0.164

0.175

	Dried Leaves	0.66	28	0.174*	0.507*	0.256	0.578	0.834

0.98

0.594*	1.016*	0.873	1.158	2.031

06-NM14

(Las Cruces, NM, 2006)	9	Coriander (cilantro)/  Santo	Fresh leaves	0.64
28	<0.05 <0.05	<0.05 0.05	<0.074 <0.074	<0.057

 0.057	<0.131

<0.131

0.97

0.090 0.057	0.112 0.066	0.132

 0.084	0.128

 0.075	0.260

0.159

	Seed	0.64	70	<0.05 <0.05	<0.05* <0.05*	<0.074 <0.074	<0.057 <0.057
<0.131

<0.131

0.96

<0.05 <0.05	<0.05* <0.05*	<0.074 <0.074	<0.057 <0.057	<0.131

<0.131

*Result is the average of the duplicate analyses of a single sample.

1SYN-506357 values were multiplied by 1.47 to obtain parent equivalents.
 Values of 0.074 ppm represent the method’s LOQ as parent equivalents.

2SYN-508500 values were multiplied by 1.14 to obtain parent equivalents.
 Values of 0.057 ppm represent the method’s LOQ as parent equivalents.

Table 8.  Summary of Residue Data from Crop Field Trials with
S-Metolachlor

Commodity

	Total Applic. Rate

(lb ai/A)	PHI1

(days)	Analyte	Residue Levels (ppm)2

n	Min.	Max.	HAFT3	Median	Mean	Std. Dev.

Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves/stems	0.63 – 0.65	27 – 34	Total
S-metolachlor as parent equivalents	10	<0.13	4.0	3.7	<0.13	0.87	1.53

Coriander (cilantro) fresh leaves/stems	0.88 – 0.97	27 – 34

10	0.14	4.2	4.1	0.22	1.0	1.6

Coriander (cilantro) dried leaves/stems	0.66	27

1	0.83	0.83	-	0.83	0.83	-

Coriander (cilantro) dried leaves/stems	0.98	27

1	1.6	1.6	-	1.6	1.6	-

Coriander (cilantro)               seed	0.64	70

2	<0.13	0.13	-	<0.13	<0.13	-

Coriander (cilantro)                seed	0.96	70

2	<0.13	<0.13	-	<0.13	<0.13	-

1PHI = Post harvest interval

2Sum of SYN-506357 and SYN-508500 residues as parent equivalents

3HAFT = Highest Average Field Trial

Conclusions:  The submitted study is adequate in number and geographic
location of residue field trials.  The study data indicates that the
highest residues for coriander (cilantro) were found in fresh leaves at
the higher application rate.  This data was entered into the OECD MRL
Calculator.  Based on the results of these trials, the Calculator
indicates that the appropriate tolerance for residues of S-metolachlor
in/on coriander (cilantro) leaves is 8.0 ppm.  However, the Agency uses
the preferred name coriander not cilantro for this raw agricultural
commodity and, in addition, does not differentiate between dry and fresh
leaves for coriander (cilantro).  Therefore, a revised Section F should
be submitted to indicate a request for coriander, leaves at 8.0 ppm and
the cilantro dried and fresh leaves should be removed.

The study data indicates that the requested tolerance on coriander, seed
at 0.13 ppm is adequate.  IIAB recommends for the requested tolerance.

Beet, Garden, Leaves

No new data have been submitted in support of the requested tolerance on
beet, garden, leaves.

The IR-4 Project Headquarters received a request from California, Texas,
Tennessee, and Oklahoma for the use of S-metolachlor as herbicide to
control weeds in beet, garden, leaves production.  The request is based
on the currently established tolerance for residues of S-metolachlor on
Brassica leafy vegetables (Sub-group 5B), of 1.8 ppm.  The ChemSAC
(4/6/2011) has considered the issue:

	“…Tolerances for S-metolachlor are published in 40 CFR § 180.368
(a) (2).  Both the 	Brassica leafy vegetables and the turnip greens
tolerances were established 17-Sep-2010, 	in connection with PP#9E7607,
based on data on the representative commodity mustard 	greens.  These
data were translated to turnip greens.

	Tolerances have already been established for residues of S-metolachlor
on vegetable, 	root, exc sugarbeet, subgroup 1B at 0.3 ppm (Established
17-Sep-2008, in connection 	with PP#3E6787), and beet, sugar, root at
0.5 ppm and beet, sugar, tops, at 15 ppm (also 	established 17-Sep-2008,
but in connection with PP#6E4638).  A tolerance for residues 	of
S-metolachlor on leaves of root and tuber vegetables (Crop Group 2)
would not be 	appropriate because there are not tolerances on the
corresponding roots (all of Crop 	Group 1).  A tolerance for residues of
S-metolachlor on Carrot of 0.20 ppm was proposed 	in connection with
PP#7E4916, and was increased to 0.40 ppm in connection with 	PP#9E7607.

	The maximum seasonal application rate on sugarbeets is 3.81 lb ai/A,
with no more than 	2.53 lb ai/A applied postemergence.  The single
application rate on sugarbeets is 2.53 lb 	ai/A.  On carrots, a maximum
of one application of 1.9 lb ai/A is allowed with a 64 day 	PHI.  On
leafy Brassica (sub-group 5B), a maximum of one application of 1.27 lb
ai/A is 	allowed with a 30 day PHI.

	The use pattern for sugar beets allows much more S-metolachlor to be
applied than to 	leafy Brassica (sub-group 5B); therefore, it would be
inappropriate to translate the 	sugarbeet data to beet greens.  However,
since the use pattern for beet greens is the same 	as that for leafy
Brassica (sub group 5B), and beet greens are similar to the commodities
in the leafy Brassica subgroup 5B, it is appropriate to translate this
tolerance of 1.8 ppm 	to beet greens.”

Conclusions:  Based on the CHEMSAC determination and that the proposed
use pattern for beet, garden, leaves is the same as leafy Brassica
greens, subgroup 5B, IIAB recommends for the proposed tolerance of 1.8
ppm on beet, garden, leaves.

860.1520 Processed Food and Feed

There is no crop associated with this petition which requires residue
data for processed fractions.

  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 860.1650 Submittal of Analytical Reference
Standards

Analytical standards for the following compounds related to metolachlor
are currently available in the EPA National Pesticide Standards
Repository (DP#s 369005 & 375955, S. Hummel, 6/15/10; expiration data in
parentheses):  metolachlor (11/10/2010); S-metolachlor (8/1/2012);
metolachlor derivative CGA-37913 (4/30/2010); metolachlor derivative
CGA-49751 (4/30/2011); metolachlor, ethane sulfonic acid sodium salt
(CGA-354743, 4/1/2011); and metolachlor, oxanilic acid (CGA-51202,
4/1/2011).

860.1850/860.1900 Confined/Field Accumulation in Rotational Crops

D369005 and D375955, S. Hummel, 6/15/10

Confined and field rotational data requirements were recently examined
(DP# 369005 and 375955, S. Hummel, 6/15/10).  An adequate confined
rotational crop study is available, although additional information
pertaining to the study remains outstanding.  The residues of concern in
rotated crops are the same as in the primary crops, S-metolachlor, its
R-enantiomer, and its metabolites determined as CGA-37913 and CGA-49751.
 HED has determined that adequate field rotational crop data have been
submitted which support the existing rotational crop restrictions on the
label for EPA Reg. Nos. 100-816 pending additional label amendments
(i.e., Rotational crop directions for crops with a 60-day plantback
interval must be amended to prohibit a second application of
S-metolachlor to any of these crops replanted within 60 days of the
original application.).

Conclusions:  Although additional data for the confined rotational crop
study remains outstanding, it is not a deficiency for this petition.
Rotational crop directions for crops with a 60-day plantback interval
have been amended to prohibit a second application of S-metolachlor to
any of these crops replanted within 60 days of the original application.
 This is no longer a deficiency for S-metolachlor petitions.

860.1550 Proposed Tolerances

Tolerances are currently established under 40 CFR §180.368 for residues
of S-metolachlor, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the
commodity(s), as defined. Compliance with the tolerance levels specified
in the following table below is to be determined by measuring only the
sum of free and bound S-metolachlor,
S-2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetami
de, its R-enantiomer, and its metabolites, determined as the
derivatives, 2-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino-1-propanol and
4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-morpholinone, calculated
as the stoichiometric equivalent of S-metolachlor, in or on the
commodity.

The submitted coriander (cilantro) study is adequate in number and
geographic location of residue field trials and supports the proposed
tolerance.  The Agency uses the preferred name coriander not cilantro
for this raw agricultural commodity and, in addition, does not
differentiate between dry and fresh leaves for coriander (cilantro).
Therefore, a revised Section F should be submitted to indicate a request
for coriander, leaves at 8.0 ppm and the cilantro dried and fresh leaves
should be removed.  The study data indicates that the requested
tolerance on coriander, seed at 0.13 ppm is adequate.

Based on the CHEMSAC determination and that the proposed use pattern for
beet, garden, leaves is the same as leafy Brassica greens, subgroup 5B,
IIAB recommends for the proposed tolerance of 1.8 ppm on beet, garden,
leaves.

No maximum residue limits (MRLs) for S-metolachlor on coriander have
been established or proposed by Codex, Canada, or Mexico.  No MRLs for
S-metolachlor on beet, garden, leaves have been established or proposed
by Codex or Mexico.  An MRL for S-metolachlor on beet, garden, leaves
has been established in Canada.  However, beet, garden, leaves are not a
significant import/export commodity and are not expected to be a trade
irritant with Canada.

Table 9.  Tolerance Summary for S-metolachlor.

Commodity	Proposed Tolerance (ppm)	RD-Recommended Tolerance (ppm)
Correct Commodity Definition

Cilantro, leaves, fresh	8.0	NA

	Cilantro, leaves, dried	8.0	NA

	Coriander, seed	0.13	0.13

	Beet, garden, leaves	1.8	1.8

	Coriander, leaves	NA	8.0

References

DP Number:	D369005, D375955

Subject:	S-Metolachlor.  Petition for the Establishment of Permanent
Tolerances for New Uses on Bushberry Subgroup 13-07B; Caneberry Subgroup
13-07A; Carrot; Cucumber; Leafy Brassica Greens Subgroup 5B; Melon
Subgroup 9A; Okra; Bulb Onion Subgroup 3-07A; Green Onion Subgroup
3-07B; Sesame Seed; Sorghum; and Turnip Greens.  Summary of Analytical
Chemistry and Residue Data.

From:		S. Hummel

To:		B. Daiss

Dated:		6/15/10

MRIDs:	47829401-08, 48020601

DP#:	D226780

Subject:	Replacement of Metolachlor Technical (Racemic Metolachlor) with
Alpha-Metolachlor (formerly called Chiral Metolachlor) Technical; Review
of Bridging Data.

From:	L. Kutney

To:	R. Griffin

Dated:	11/15/96

MRIDs:	43928901-03, 43928939-42

DP Number:	D274328

Subject:	Metolachlor and S-Metolachlor Residue Chemistry Chapter for the
Tolerance 			Reassessment Eligibility Decision (TRED)

From:		S. Kinard

To:		C. Jarvis

Dated:		2/28/02

MRIDs:	NA

DP Number:	D278742, D279110

Subject:	S-Metolachlor.  Information Supporting the Assertion That the
Metabolism of S-			metolachlor Is Essentially the Same as for the
Racemic Mixture.

From:		S. Kinard

To:		S. Kinard

Dated:		8/15/03

MRIDs:	45499603, 45499604, 45499605, 45533103

DP#:	D296904

Subject:	PP# 3E6787.  S-Metolachlor.  Petition for Tolerances on Various
Crops, Crop Groups, and Livestock Commodities.  Summary of Analytical
Chemistry and Residue Data.

From:	R. Loranger

To:	B. Madden/S. Jackson

Dated:	4/17/06

MRIDs:	45499609, 45499610, 46046501-06

DP#:	D292881

Subject:	PP#s:  7F04897, 9E06055, 7E04916, 2E06374, 4E04420, 8E05029,
and 8E05030. Revised Metolachlor and S-metolachlor Residue Chemistry
Chapter for the Tolerance Reassessment Eligibility Decision (TRED) and
Registration for Use on Asparagus, Carrots, Cotton, Horseradish, Green
Onions, Peppers, Rhubarb, Sugar Beet, Sunflower, and Swiss Chard.

From:	S. Kinard

To:	H. Jamerson

Dated:	8/15/03

MRIDs:	44378401, 44908701, 45544701

DP#s:	D332846, D332847, D332848, D332849, D350604, D350942, D351174,
D351226

Subject:	S-Metolachlor.  Amended Use Directions for Sorghum and
Soybeans; Revisions to Rotational Crop Restrictions; Registrant’s
Responses to Deficiencies Noted in the Revised S-Metolachlor TRED.
Summary of Analytical Chemistry and Residue Data.

From:	D. McNeilly

To:	E. Wilson/J. Miller and R. Louie/N. Anderson

Dated:	10/21/08

MRIDs:	46829501-04, 47121701-02, 47304701-02

Attachments:

International Residue Limit Status Sheet

Tolerance/MRL Spreadsheet

ATTACHMENT I

International Residue Limits

S-metolachlor (108800; 11/28/2011)

Summary of US and International Tolerances and Maximum Residue Limits

Residue Definition:

US	Canada	Mexico2	Codex3

40 CFR: 180.368   sum of free and bound S-metolachlor,
S-2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetami
de, its R-enantiomer, and its metabolites, determined as the
derivatives, 2-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino-1-propanol and
4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-morpholinone calculated
as the stoichiometric equivalent of S-metolachlor
2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acet
amide and 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(1R)-2-methoxy-1-

methylethyl)acetamide, including the metabolites
2-[(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)amino]-1-propanol and
4-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-morpholinone

None

Commodity1	Tolerance (ppm) /Maximum Residue Limit (mg/kg)

	US	Canada	Mexico2	Codex3

Coriander, seed	0.13

	Beet, garden, tops	1.8	0.8 garden beet tops

Coriander, leaves	8.0

	Completed:  M. Negussie; 11/29/2011

1 Includes only commodities of interest for this action.  Tolerance
values should be the HED recommendations and not those proposed by the
applicant.

2 Mexico adopts US tolerances and/or Codex MRLs for its export purposes.

3 * = absent at the limit of quantitation; Po = postharvest treatment,
such as treatment of stored grains.  PoP = processed postharvest treated
commodity, such as processing of treated stored wheat. (fat) = to be
measured on the fat portion of the sample. MRLs indicated as proposed
have not been finalized by the CCPR and the CAC.

ATTACHMENT II

Tolerance-Assessment Calculations

The submitted U.S. residue data for coriander (cilantro), fresh leaves
(10 data points) were entered into the OECD MRL Calculator in order to
determine appropriate tolerance levels.

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    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-107-000.
    Applicants: Midwestern Gas Transmission Company.
    Description: Midwestern Gas Transmission Company submits its
cashout report for the September 2006 through the August 2007 period.
    Filed Date: 12/05/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071206-0216.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 17, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-108-000.
    Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.
    Description: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. submits Thirty-
Ninth Revised Sheet 28 to FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1,
effective 12/1/07.
    Filed Date: 12/06/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071207-0109.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-109-000.
    Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company.
    Description: Northern Natural Gas Company submits Eighth Revised
Sheet 138 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1, effective
1/7/08.
    Filed Date: 12/07/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071207-0254.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-110-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation.
    Description: Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation submits Sixth
Revised Sheet 1 et al to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1,
effective 5/1/08.
    Filed Date: 12/07/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071207-0200.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-111-000.
    Applicants: Chandeleur Pipe Line Company.
    Description: Chandeleur Pipe Line Company submits its Twenty-Second
Revised Sheet 5 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1.
    Filed Date: 12/07/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071210-0026.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-112-000.
    Applicants: Sabine Pipe Line, LLC.
    Description: Sabine Pipe Line, LLC submits its Ninth Revised Sheet
20 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, effective 1/1/08.
    Filed Date: 12/07/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071210-0027.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-113-000.
    Applicants: Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.
    Description: Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC submits Third
Revised Sheet 4 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume 1, to
be effective 1/7/08.
    Filed Date: 12/07/2007.
    Accession Number: 20071210-0042.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov.
 To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet

access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4739-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

Wyoming; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Wyoming (FEMA-4739-DR), dated September 11,
2023, and related determinations.

DATES: The declaration was issued September 11, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated September 11, 2023, the President issued a major disaster
declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''), as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Wyoming resulting from flooding on June 15, 2023, is of
sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster
declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford
Act''). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in
the State of Wyoming.
    In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds

available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for
Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses.
    You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated area and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75
percent of the total eligible costs.
    Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Jon K. Huss, of FEMA is appointed to
act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster.
    The following area of the State of Wyoming have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:

    Natrona County for Public Assistance.
    All areas within the State of Wyoming are eligible for
assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-61517; File No. SR-FINRA-2010-006]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the
Codes of Arbitration Procedure To Provide for Attorney Representation
of Non-Party Witnesses in Arbitration

February 16, 2010.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on January 22, 2010, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
(``FINRA'') (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
(``NASD'')) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC''
or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by
FINRA. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on
the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    FINRA is proposing to amend Rule 12602 of the Code of Arbitration
Procedure for Customer Disputes (``Customer Code'') and Rule 13602 of
the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (``Industry
Code'') (together, ``Codes'') to provide that a non-party witness may
be represented by an attorney at an arbitration hearing while the
witness is testifying.
    The text of the proposed rule change is available on FINRA's Web
site at http://www.finra.org, at the principal office of FINRA and at
the Commission's Public Reference Room.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, FINRA included statements
concerning

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

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    FINRA is proposing to amend Rules 12602 and 13602 of the Codes to
provide that a non-party witness has the right to be represented by an
attorney at an arbitration proceeding held in a United States hearing
location while the witness is testifying. The attorney would have to be
in good standing and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of
the United States or the highest court of any State of the United
States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or
possession of the United States, unless State law prohibits such
representation. Under the proposed rule change, the panel would
determine the extent to which the attorney could participate at the
hearing.
    The Codes expressly allow a party to be represented at any stage in
an arbitration proceeding.\3\ They do not address representation of a
non-party witness. FINRA believes that a non-party witness should be
entitled to be represented by an attorney while he or she is
testifying. Currently, under the Codes, the arbitration panel
determines if a non-party witness' attorney may attend a hearing.\4\ A
non-party witness may testify at a hearing: (1) Voluntarily; (2)
pursuant to a subpoena; \5\ or (3) in compliance with an arbitrator's
order for an associated person to appear and give testimony.\6\
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    \3\ Rules 12208 and 13208 (Representation of Parties) provide
that parties have the right to be represented by an attorney at any
stage in an arbitration proceeding. They also allow parties to be
represented by a person who is not an attorney subject to certain
limitations.
    \4\ Rules 12602 and 13602 (Attendance at Hearings) provide that
parties and their representatives are entitled to attend all
hearings and that, absent persuasive reasons to the contrary, expert
witnesses should also be permitted to attend all hearings. The panel
determines who else may attend any or all hearings.
    \5\ Rules 12512 and 13512 (Subpoenas) provide that arbitrators
have the authority to issue subpoenas for the production of
documents or the appearance of witnesses. The rules permit a party
to make a written motion requesting that an arbitrator issue a
subpoena to a party or a non-party.
    \6\ Rules 12513 and 13513 (Authority of Panel to Direct
Appearances of Associated Person Witnesses and Production of
Documents Without Subpoenas) provide that the panel may order the
appearance of any employee or associated person of a FINRA member.
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    While the proposed rule change would apply to all non-party
witnesses, in many instances when a non-party is testifying at a FINRA
arbitration hearing, the non-party witness is an associated person who
handled the customer claimant's account, but was not named as a
respondent in the case. Under the current Codes, the arbitrators
determine whether an associated person can bring an attorney to a
hearing. FINRA does not believe that arbitrators have been denying
requests by non-party witnesses to be represented by counsel while
testifying; nevertheless, to assure due process in its dispute
resolution forum, FINRA believes that the Codes should expressly
provide that a non-party witness is entitled to be represented by an
attorney while testifying.
2. Statutory Basis
    FINRA believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of Section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,\7\ which requires, among
other things, that FINRA rules must be designed to prevent fraudulent
and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, and, in general, to protect investors and the
public interest. The proposed rule change is consistent with FINRA's
statutory obligations under the Act to protect investors and the public
interest because the proposal would enhance fairness in the arbitration
process by ensuring that a non-party witness may be represented by
counsel during his or her testimony.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    FINRA does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

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

    Within 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may
designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to
be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will:
    (A) By order approve such proposed rule change, or
    (B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

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

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-FINRA-2010-006 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2010-006. This
file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used.
To help the Commission process and review your comments more
efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all
comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments,
all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that
are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating
to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person,
other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance
with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site
viewing and printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between
the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be
available for inspection and copying at the principal office of FINRA.
All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You

should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-FINRA-2010-006
and should be submitted on or before March 16, 2010.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0567]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Munising 4th of July Fireworks, South Bay, Lake
Superior, Munising, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
South Bay, Lake Superior, Munising, Michigan. This zone is intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of South Bay during the Munising 4th of
July Fireworks display, July 4, 2010. This temporary safety zone is
necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated
with a fireworks display.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. July 4, 2010 until 12:30 a.m.
July 6, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0567 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0567 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or e-mail BMC Gregory Ford, Marine Event
Coordinator, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie; telephone 906-
635-3222, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because the permit application was not
received in time to publish an NPRM followed by a final rule before the
effective date.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying this rule would be
contrary to the public interest of ensuring the safety of spectators
and vessels during this event and immediate action is necessary to
prevent possible loss of life or property.

Basis and Purpose

    This temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of
vessels and spectators from hazards associated with the Munising 4th of
July Fireworks display. Based on the explosive hazards of fireworks,
the Captain of the Port Sector Sault Sainte Marie has determined that
fireworks launches proximate to watercraft pose significant risk to
public safety and property. The likely combination of large numbers of
recreation vessels, congested waterways, darkness punctuated by bright
flashes of light, alcohol use, and debris falling into the water could
easily result in serious injuries or fatalities. Establishing a safety
zone to control vessel movement around the location of the launch
platform will help ensure the safety of persons and property at these
events and help minimize the associated risks.

Discussion of Rule

    A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of
spectators and vessels during the setup and launching of fireworks in
conjunction with the Munising 4th of July fireworks display. The
fireworks display is planned to occur between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on
July 4, 2010. If the July 4th fireworks event is postponed for any
reason, the fireworks display will occur between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
on July 5, 2010.
    The Coast Guard plans to enforce the safety zone from 9 p.m. July
4, 2010 to 12:30 a.m. July 5, 2010. If the event is postponed for any
reason, the zone will be enforced from 9 p.m. July 5, 2010 to 12:30
a.m. July 6, 2010.
    The safety zone for the fireworks will encompass all U.S. navigable
waters of South Bay within a 600-foot radius from the fireworks launch
site at the end of the Munising City Dock, centered in position:
46[deg]24'50.08'' N., 086[deg]39'08.52'' W. [DATUM: NAD 83].
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene
representative. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector
Sault Sainte Marie, or his on-scene representative. The Captain of the
Port or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel
16.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.

Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or
executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order.
    Although this regulation will restrict access to the area, the
effect of this rule will not be significant because of the minimal time
that vessels will be restricted from the zone. The zone is an area
where the Coast Guard expects insignificant adverse impact to mariners
from the zone's activation.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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 rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of South Bay, Lake Superior, Munising,
Michigan between 9 p.m. July 4, 2010 and 12:30 a.m. July 5, 2010, and
alternatively between 9 p.m. July 5, 2010 and 12:30 a.m. July 6, 2010.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
rule will be in effect for three and one half hours for one event.
Vessel traffic can safely pass outside the safety zone during the
event. In the event that this temporary safety zone affects shipping,
commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port
Sault Sainte Marie to transit through the safety zone. The Coast Guard
will give notice to the public via a Broadcast to Mariners that the
regulation is in effect.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does 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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this 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 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction. This rule establishes a safety zone and therefore
paragraph (34)(g) of figure 2-1 applies. An environmental analysis
checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in
the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0567 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0567  Safety Zone; Munising 4th of July Fireworks, South
Bay, Lake Superior, Munising, MI.

    (a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All
U.S. navigable waters of South Bay within a 600-foot radius from the
fireworks launch site at the end of the Munising City Dock, centered in
position: 46[deg]24'50.08'' N., 086[deg]39'08.52'' W. [DATUM: NAD 83].
    (b) Effective period. This regulation is effective from 9 p.m.,
July 4, 2010 until 12:30 a.m., July 6, 2010. The Coast Guard plans to
enforce this rule from 9 p.m., July 4, 2010 to 12:30 a.m., July 5,
2010. If the July 4th fireworks are cancelled for any reason, this rule
will be enforced from 9 p.m., July 5, 2010 to 12:30 a.m., July 6, 2010.
    (1) The Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie may suspend
at any time the enforcement of the safety zone established under this
section.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
section 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within an enforced safety zone established by this section is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault
Sainte Marie, or his on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or
his on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Sault Sainte Marie, to act on his behalf. The on-scene
representative of the Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie,
will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within an
enforced safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector
Sault Sainte Marie, or his on-scene representative to obtain permission
to do so. The Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, or his
on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

    Dated: June 23, 2010.
J.C. Mcguiness,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte
Marie.
[FR Doc. 2010-16266 Filed 7-2-10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 [Docket No. ER20-2700-000]

Deuel Harvest Wind Energy LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Deuel Harvest Wind Energy LLC's application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is September 10, 2020.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the
Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference
Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning
the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on
March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free, (886) 208-
3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 21, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Commission Staff Attendance

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that
members of the Commission's staff may attend the following meeting of
the California Independent System Operator Corporation:

Review of Reliability Must-Run and Capacity Procurement Mechanism

January 30, 2018, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (PST)

    The above-referenced meeting will be held at: California
Independent System Operator Corporation, 250 Outcropping Way, Folsom,
CA 95630.
    The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders.
    Further information may be found at www.caiso.com.
    The discussions at the meeting described above may address matters
at issue in the following proceedings:

Docket No. ER18-230, Gilroy Energy Center, LLC
Docket No. ER18-240, Metcalf Energy Center, LLC
Docket No. ER18-641, California Independent System Operator,
Corporation

    For more information, contact: Saeed Farrokhpay, Office of Energy
Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (916) 294-
0322, [email protected].

    Dated: January 23, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2020-0091]

Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or
Modification of a Railroad Signal System

    Under part 235 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and 49
U.S.C. 20502(a), this document provides the public notice that on
November 19, 2020, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval
to discontinue or modify a signal system. FRA assigned the petition
Docket Number FRA-2020-0091.

Applicant: National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Nicholas J. Croce
III, PE, Deputy Chief Engineer, C&S, 2995 Market Street, Philadelphia,
PA 19104

    Specifically, Amtrak requests permission to convert approximately 6
miles of its cab signal and fixed automatic block signal system to a
signal system having cab signals without fixed automatic block signals,
operated under NORAC Rule 562, on Amtrak's Mid-Atlantic Division, Main
Line Philadelphia to Washington, Northeast Corridor, between Landover
interlocking located at milepost (MP) 128.8, Landover, Maryland, and CP
Avenue located at MP 134.6, Washington, DC. Amtrak is the owner and
operator of this line. Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train Service,
Norfolk Southern Railway, and CSX Transportation operate on portions of
this line as tenants with trackage rights. All tenants have concurred
with the application.
    The changes proposed are to remove the wayside signals on Tracks
No. 2 and No. 3 at automatic block points 1298, 1307, 1323/1324, and
1338/1339. All locations will remain in service as a block point
without wayside signals.
    The reason for removal of the signals is to eliminate maintenance
and operation of unnecessary hardware and to reduce delays to trains
caused by failures of the signals.
    A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications
concerning the petition, is available for review online at
www.regulations.gov.
    Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings
by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested parties
desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they
should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and
specify the basis for their request.
    All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number and may be submitted by any of the following
methods:
     Website: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, W12-140, Washington, DC
20590.
     Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays.
    Communications received by January 25, 2021 will be considered by
FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date
will be considered if practicable. Anyone can search the electronic
form of any written communications and comments received into any of
our dockets by the

name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document,
if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better
inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including
any personal information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/
ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice for the
privacy notice of regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
John Karl Alexy,
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-27269 Filed 12-10-20; 8:45 am]
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