[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 109 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26599-26603]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11928]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0036; FRL-9961-29]

Triclopyr; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances for
residues of triclopyr in or on sugarcane. This action is in response to
EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide
on sugarcane. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level
for residues of triclopyr in or on this commodity. The time-limited
tolerance will expire on December 31, 2020.

DATES: This regulation is effective June 8, 2017. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before August 7, 2017, 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-2017-0036 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: Michael L. Goodis, 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:
    [emsp14]Crop production (NAICS code 111).
    [emsp14]Animal production (NAICS code 112).
    [emsp14]Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
    [emsp14]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. To access the OCSPP test guidelines referenced in this
document electronically, please go to http://www.epa.gov/ocspp and
select ``Test Methods and Guidelines.''

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

    Under section 408(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(FFDCA), 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-
2017-0036 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 August 7, 2017. 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-2017-0036, 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. Background and Statutory Findings

    EPA, on its own initiative, in accordance with FFDCA sections
408(e) and 408(l)(6) of, 21 U.S.C. 346a(e) and 346a(1)(6), is
establishing a time-limited tolerance for residues of triclopyr (2-
[(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)oxy]acetic acid), including its
metabolites and degradates in or on sugarcane, cane at 40 parts per
million (ppm). This time-limited tolerance will expire on December 31,
2020.
    Section 408(l)(6) of FFDCA requires EPA to establish a time-limited
tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for
pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a
pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA under FIFRA
section 18. Such tolerances can be established without providing notice
or period for public comment. EPA does not intend for its actions on
FIFRA section 18 related time-limited tolerances to set binding
precedents for the application of FFDCA section 408 and the safety
standard to other tolerances and exemptions. Section 408(e) of FFDCA
allows EPA to establish a tolerance or an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance on its own initiative, i.e., without having
received any petition from an outside party.
    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish 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 . . . .''
    Section 18 of FIFRA authorizes EPA to exempt any Federal or State
agency from any provision of FIFRA, if EPA determines that ``emergency
conditions exist which require such exemption.'' EPA has established
regulations governing such emergency exemptions in 40 CFR part 166.

III. Emergency Exemption for Triclopyr on Sugarcane and FFDCA
Tolerances

    The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
requested a quarantine emergency exemption for the use of triclopyr on
sugarcane to control Merrill's nightshade (Solanum merrillianum Liou).
Merrill's nightshade is a non-native plant that was introduced into the
United States sometime before its discovery in 1976, where it has
become a pest of importance in sugarcane in Louisiana. According to
LDAF, Merrill's nightshade has been confirmed in 17 of the 24 sugarcane
producing parishes. Substantial economic damage is occurring and has
been documented at 39% reduction of tonnage and 49% reduction of
recoverable sugar losses per acre.
    After having reviewed the submission, EPA determined that an
emergency condition exists for this State, and that the criteria for
approval of an emergency exemption are met. EPA has authorized a
quarantine exemption under FIFRA section 18 for the use of triclopyr on
sugarcane for control of Merrill's nightshade in Louisiana.
    As part of its evaluation of the emergency exemption application,
EPA assessed the potential risks presented by residues of triclopyr in
or on sugarcane. In doing so, EPA considered the safety standard in
FFDCA section 408(b)(2), and EPA decided that the necessary tolerances
under FFDCA section 408(l)(6) would be consistent with the safety
standard and with FIFRA section 18. Consistent with the need to move
quickly on the emergency exemption in order to address an urgent, non-
routine situation and to ensure that the resulting food is safe and
lawful, EPA is issuing these tolerances without notice and opportunity
for public comment as provided in FFDCA section 408(l)(6). Although
these time-limited tolerances expire on December 31, 2020, under FFDCA
section 408(l)(5), residues of the pesticide not in excess of the
amounts specified in the tolerance remaining in or on sugarcane after
that date will not be unlawful, provided the pesticide was applied in a
manner that was lawful under FIFRA, and the residues do not exceed a
level that was authorized by these time-limited tolerances at the time
of that application. EPA will take action to revoke these time-limited
tolerances earlier if any experience with, scientific data on, or other
relevant information on this pesticide indicate that the residues are
not safe.
    Because this time-limited tolerance is being approved under
emergency conditions, EPA has not made any decisions about whether
triclopyr meets FIFRA's registration requirements for use on sugarcane
or whether permanent tolerances for this use would be appropriate.
Under these circumstances, EPA does not believe that this time-limited
tolerance decision serves as a basis for registration of triclopyr by a
State for special local needs under FIFRA section 24(c), nor does this
tolerance by itself serve as the authority for persons in any State
other than Louisiana to use this pesticide on the applicable crop under
FIFRA section 18, absent the issuance of an emergency exemption
applicable within that State. For additional information regarding the
emergency exemption for triclopyr, contact the Agency's Registration
Division at the address provided under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

IV. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish 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 . .
. .''
    Consistent with the factors specified in FFDCA section
408(b)(2)(D), 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 expected as a result of this emergency exemption request and
the time-limited tolerances for residues of triclopyr, including its
metabolites and degradates on sugarcane, cane at 40 ppm. EPA's
assessment of exposures and risks associated with establishing time-
limited tolerances follows.

A. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to
determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL)
and the lowest dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified
(the LOAEL). Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with
the POD to calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a
population-adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe
margin of exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes
that any amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the
Agency estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of
the adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/riskassess.htm.
    A summary of the toxicological endpoints for triclopyr used for
human risk assessment is discussed in Table 1 of the final rule
published in the Federal Register of February 25, 2016, (81 FR 9353,
9355-56) (FRL-9941-87).

B. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary
exposure to triclopyr, EPA considered

exposure under the time-limited tolerances established by this action
as well as all existing triclopyr tolerances in 40 CFR 180.417. EPA
assessed dietary exposures from triclopyr in food as follows:
    i. Acute exposure. Acute effects were identified for triclopyr. In
estimating acute dietary exposure, EPA used food consumption
information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2003-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat
in America (NHANES/WWEIA) and the Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model-
Food Commodity Intake Database (DEEM-FCID), version 3.16. As to residue
levels in food, EPA performed the acute analysis using DEEM-FCID to
estimate the dietary exposure of the general U.S. population and
various population subgroups. The acute assessment was unrefined,
assuming that triclopyr residues are present in all commodities at
tolerance levels and that 100% of all crops are treated (100% CT). DEEM
version 7.81 default processing factors were used to estimate residues
in all processed commodities. Drinking water was incorporated directly
into the dietary assessment.
    ii. Chronic exposure. In conducting the chronic dietary exposure
assessment EPA used the food consumption data from the USDA 2003-2008
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat in
America (NHANES/WWEIA) and the Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model-Food
Commodity Intake Database (DEEM-FCID), version 3.16. As to residue
levels in food, EPA performed the chronic analysis using DEEM-FCID to
estimate the dietary exposure of the general U.S. population and
various population subgroups. The chronic assessment was slightly
refined, assuming that triclopyr residues are present in all
commodities at tolerance levels (100% CT) except milk. An anticipated
residue calculated from a recently submitted livestock feeding study
was used for milk.
    iii. Cancer. For the reasons discussed in a previous triclopyr
tolerance rule February 25, 2016 (81 FR 9353, 9356) (FRL-9941-87), EPA
has concluded that quantification of risk using a non-linear approach
will adequately account for all chronic toxicity, including potential
carcinogenicity that could result from exposure to triclopyr.
Therefore, a separate dietary exposure assessment for the purpose of
assessing cancer risk is unnecessary.
    iv. Anticipated residue and percent crop treated (PCT) information.
Section 408(b)(2)(E) of FFDCA authorizes EPA to use available data and
information on the anticipated residue levels of pesticide residues in
food and the actual levels of pesticide residues that have been
measured in food. If EPA relies on such information, EPA must require
pursuant to FFDCA section 408(f)(1) that data be provided 5 years after
the tolerance is established, modified, or left in effect,
demonstrating that the levels in food are not above the levels
anticipated. For the present action, EPA will issue such data call-ins
as are required by FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(E) and authorized under
FFDCA section 408(f)(1). Data will be required to be submitted no later
than 5 years from the date of issuance of these tolerances.
    For this time-limited tolerance rule, the Agency assumed 100% crop
treated for all crops.
    2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. EPA calculated and
required setback distances from the application site to the functional
potable water intake in order to maintain average drinking water
concentration levels below 400 parts per billion (ppb). Since potable
water intakes are required to be turned off until triclopyr
concentration levels are below 400 ppb, EPA has determined that for
acute and chronic dietary risk assessments, the water concentration
value of 400 ppb is appropriate to use to assess the contribution to
drinking water.
    Modeled estimates of drinking water concentrations were directly
entered into the dietary exposure model. For acute dietary risk
assessment, the water concentration value of 400 ppb was used to assess
the contribution to drinking water. For chronic dietary risk
assessment, the water concentration value of 400 ppb was used to assess
the contribution to drinking water.
    3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control,
termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets).
    Triclopyr is currently registered for the following uses that could
result in residential exposures: aquatic and turf areas. EPA assessed
residential exposure using the following assumptions: Residential
exposure is not anticipated from the proposed Section 18 emergency use
for sugarcane. However, residential exposures are anticipated from
currently registered uses of triclopyr. Exposures are expected for
adults who apply triclopyr-containing products and for adults and
children from post-application exposure in residential areas previously
treated with triclopyr. These uses have all been previously assessed
and have resulted in no risk estimates of concern for both handler and
post-application exposures (L. Venkateshwara; 04-AUG-2015; D426070).
Further information regarding EPA standard assumptions and generic
inputs for residential exposures may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/trac/science/trac6a05.pdf.
    4. 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.''
    Unlike other pesticides for which EPA has followed a cumulative
risk approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, EPA has not made
a common mechanism of toxicity finding as to triclopyr and any other
substances.
    3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol, commonly known as TCP, is a metabolite
of triclopyr, chlorpyrifos, and chlorpyrifos-methyl. Risk assessment of
TCP was conducted in 2002, and the previous conclusions that the acute
and chronic dietary aggregate exposure estimates are below EPA's LOC
are still valid since the tolerances changes will not have a noticeable
effect on dietary exposures to TCP. 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/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/cumulative-assessment-risk-pesticides.

C. 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 FQPA Safety
Factor (SF). In applying this provision, EPA either retains the default
value of 10X, or uses a different additional SF when reliable data
available to EPA support the choice of a different factor.
    2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. There is evidence of
increased qualitative susceptibility to offspring from triclopyr
exposure in the rat two-generation reproduction study based on
increased incidence of rare pup

malformations observed in the presence of parental toxicity. There is
also potential qualitative susceptibility in the rat developmental
toxicity study; however, the evidence was not as conclusive as the
reproduction toxicity study. Concern is low since effects are well-
characterized with clearly established no-observed adverse-effect
level/lowest-observed adverse-effect level (NOAEL/LOAEL) values,
effects were seen in the presence of parental toxicity, and selected
endpoints are protective of the observed effects.
    3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show that the
safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the
FQPA SF were reduced to 1X, with the exception for inhalation exposures
where the FQPA SF is retained at 10X. These decisions are based on the
following findings:
    i. The toxicity database for triclopyr is adequate for FQPA SF
consideration. For assessing risks associated with inhalation
exposures, the FQPA SF is retained at 10X to incorporate the database
uncertainty factor (UFDB) to account for the lack of a
subchronic inhalation toxicity study.
    ii. There is no evidence of neurotoxicity from triclopyr exposure.
    iii. Selected endpoints are protective of any observed pre- or
post-natal offspring susceptibility.
    iv. The exposure databases are sufficient and unlikely to
underestimate exposure. These assessments will not underestimate the
exposure and risks posed by triclopyr.

D. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide
exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the
acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA
calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the
estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term
risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water,
and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an
adequate MOE exists.
    1. Acute risk. Using the exposure assumptions discussed in this
unit for acute exposure, the acute dietary exposure from food and water
to triclopyr will occupy 54% of the aPAD for females 13-49 years old
and 8% of the aPAD for all infants less than one year old (<1 year
old), the population subgroups receiving the greatest exposure.
    2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to
triclopyr from food and water will utilize 47% of the cPAD for all
infants less than one year old (<1 year old), the population group
receiving the greatest exposure. Based on the explanation in the unit
regarding residential use patterns, chronic residential exposure to
residues of triclopyr is not expected.
    3. Short-term risk. Short-term aggregate exposure takes into
account short-term residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food
and water (considered to be a background exposure level). Triclopyr is
currently registered for uses that could result in short-term
residential exposure, and the Agency has determined that it is
appropriate to aggregate chronic exposure through food and water with
short-term residential exposures to triclopyr.
    Using the exposure assumptions described in this unit for short-
term exposures, EPA has concluded the combined short-term food, water,
and residential exposures result in aggregate MOEs of 120 for children
one year old to less than two years old (1 to <2 years old) (dietary
exposures with potential post-application incidental oral exposure
resulting from the registered turf use). Because EPA's level of concern
for triclopyr is a MOE of 100 or below, these MOEs are not of concern.
For adults and children 3 to <6 years old, an aggregate risk index
(ARI) is used since the POD for the oral and inhalation routes of
exposure are the same, but the LOC values for oral (MOE<100) and
inhalation (MOE<1000) exposures are different. The ARIs are 3.6 for
children 3 to <6 years old (dietary exposure with post-application
inhalation and ingestion from aquatic use), and 1.4 for adults (dietary
exposure with handler inhalation exposure from turf use). Since EPA's
level of concern is an ARI below 1, these ARIs are not of concern.
    4. Intermediate-term risk. Intermediate-term aggregate exposure
takes into account intermediate-term non-dietary, non-occupational
exposure plus chronic exposure to food and water (considered to be a
background exposure level).
    Although triclopyr is currently registered for uses that could
result in intermediate-term residential exposure, the Agency has
determined that a quantified intermediate-term aggregate assessment is
unnecessary since the short-and intermediate-term PODs are the same and
the short-term aggregate provides a worst-case estimate of residential
exposures. For these reasons, the short-term aggregate is protective of
the longer-term exposures.
    5. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. A cancer aggregate
risk assessment was not performed because a separate cancer assessment
was not warranted (see Section B.1.iii).
    6. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
to the general population, or to infants and children, from aggregate
exposure to triclopyr residues.

V. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    Adequate enforcement methodologies (Methods ACR 77.2 and ACR 77.4
using gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC/ECD);
Method GRM 97.02 using gas chromatography with mass-spectrometry
detection (GC/MS)) are available to enforce the tolerance expression.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) PESTDATA database dated 1/94
(Pesticide Analytical Manual (PAM) Vol. 1, Appendix 1) indicates
triclopyr is completely recovered greater than 80% (>80%) using multi-
residue method PAM Vol. 1 Section 402. Data pertaining to multi-residue
methods testing of triclopyr and its metabolites through Protocols B,
C, D and E have been submitted and forwarded to FDA.
    The method may be requested from: Chief, Analytical Chemistry
Branch, Environmental Science Center, 701 Mapes Rd., Ft. Meade, MD
20755-5350; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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 residues of triclopyr.

VI. Conclusion

    Therefore, a time-limited tolerance is established for residues of
triclopyr, (2-[(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)oxy]acetic acid), including
its metabolites and degradates in or on sugarcane, cane at 40 ppm. This
tolerance will expire on December 31, 2020.

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA sections 408(e) and
408(l)(6). 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 in accordance
with FFDCA sections 408(e) and 408(l)(6), such as the tolerances 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 has submitted 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: May 10, 2017.
Michael Goodis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

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

0
2. In Sec.  180.417, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:

Sec.  180.417   Triclopyr; tolerances for residues.

* * * * *
    (b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. Time-limited tolerances
specified in the following table are established for residues of the
triclopyr (2-[(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyl)oxy]acetic acid), including
its metabolites and degradates in or on the specified agricultural
commodities, resulting from use of the pesticide pursuant to FIFRA
section 18 emergency exemptions. The tolerances expire on the date
specified in the table.

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                                                Parts per    Expiration
                  Commodity                      million        date
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Sugarcane, cane.............................           40    12/31/2020
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* * * * *
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 95

[Docket No. 30967; Amdt. No. 514]

IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required
IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a
minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This
regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument
conditions in the affected areas.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 24, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Hodges, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AMCAFS-420), Flight Technologies and Programs
Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration,
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma
City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125),
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 95 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR
altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a
specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover
points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as
prescribed in part 95.

The Rule

    The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the
prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid
coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of
frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the
need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and
operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to
published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and
provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In
addition, those various reasons or

circumstances require making this amendment effective before the next
scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to
assure its timely availability to the user. The effective date of this
amendment reflects those considerations. In view of the close and
immediate relationship between these regulatory changes and safety in
air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting
this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest
and that good cause exists for making the amendment effective in less
than 30 days.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA
certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95

    Airspace, Navigation (air).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2014.
John Duncan,
Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
95) is amended as follows effective at 0901 UTC, July 24, 2014.

PART 95--[AMENDED]

0
1. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as follows:

     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120,
44502, 44514, 44719, 44721.

0
2. Part 95 is amended to read as follows:

                                  Revisions to IFR Altitudes & Changeover Point
                                  [Amendment 514 effective date July 24, 2014]
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Sec.   95.3000 Low Altitude RNAV Routes Sec.   95.3252 RNAV Route T252 is Amended to Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KOTZEBUE, AK VOR/DME..........................  PERCI, AK WP..........................  ...........        17500
                                                   NE BND.............................         3500  ...........
                                                   SW BND.............................         3000  ...........
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                               Sec.   95.3265 RNAV Route T265 is Amended by Adding
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AHMED, IL FIX.................................  START, IL FIX.........................        *4000         8000
    *2500--MOCA
START, IL FIX.................................  BULLZ, IL FIX.........................        *4000         8000
    *2500--MOCA
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                               Sec.   95.3265 RNAV Route T265 is Amended to Delete
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KELSI, IL FIX.................................  BULLZ, IL FIX.........................        *4000         8000
    *2300--MOCA
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                                    Sec.   95.4000 High Altitude RNAV Routes
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                               Sec.   95.4019 RNAV Route Q19 is Amended by Adding
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PLESS, IL FIX.................................  ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...........................  DES MOINES, IA VORTAC.................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
DES MOINES, IA VORTAC.........................  SIOUX FALLS, SD VORTAC................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
SIOUX FALLS, SD VORTAC........................  ABERDEEN, SD VOR/DME..................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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                            Sec.   95.4019 RNAV Route Q19 is Amended to Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NASHVILLE, TN VORTAC..........................  PLESS, IL FIX.........................       *18000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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                            Sec.   95.4020 RNAV Route Q20 is Amended to Read in Part
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UNNOS, NM WP..................................  FUSCO, TX FIX.........................       *24000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA

FUSCO, TX FIX.................................  JUNCTION, TX VORTAC...................       *24000        45000
    *18000--GNSS MEA
    *DME/DME/IRU MEA
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               From                           To                 MEA
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                    Sec.   95.6001 Victor Routes-U.S.
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    Sec.   95.6014 VOR Federal Airway V14 is Amended to Read in Part
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SPRINGFIELD, MO VORTAC...........  VICHY, MO VOR/DME.......         3100
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       Sec.   95.6035 VOR Federal Airway V35 is Amended to Delete
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MORGANTOWN, WV VORTAC............  INDIAN HEAD, PA VORTAC..        *5000
    *4400--MOCA
INDIAN HEAD, PA VORTAC...........  JOHNSTOWN, PA VORTAC....        *5000
    *4500--MOCA
JOHNSTOWN, PA VORTAC.............  TYRONE, PA VORTAC.......         4500
TYRONE, PA VORTAC................  PHILIPSBURG, PA VORTAC..         4500
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    Sec.   95.6088 VOR Federal Airway V88 is Amended to Read in Part
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SPRINGFIELD, MO VORTAC...........  VICHY, MO VOR/DME.......         3100
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    Sec.   95.6132 VOR Federal Airway V132 is Amended to Read in Part
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SPRINGFIELD, MO VORTAC...........  FORNEY, MO VOR..........         3100
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    Sec.   95.6139 VOR Federal Airway V139 is Amended to Read in Part
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CAPE CHARLES, VA VORTAC..........  *DUNFE, VA FIX..........  ...........
                                   NE BND..................       **4000
                                   SSW BND.................       **2000
    *7000--MRA
    **1600--MOCA
*DUNFE, VA FIX...................  SNOW HILL, MD VORTAC....       **4000
    *7000--MRA
    **1600--MOCA
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    Sec.   95.6170 VOR Federal Airway V170 is Amended to Read in Part
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DUPONT, DE VORTAC................  ODESA, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     000
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    DUPONT R-233
     UNUSABLE BEYOND 22 NM.
ODESA, MD FIX....................  SWANN, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1500--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    UNUSABLE
SWANN, MD FIX....................  PALEO, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1700--MOCA
    UNUSABLE
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    Sec.   95.6214 VOR Federal Airway V214 is Amended to Read in Part
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SWANN, MD FIX....................  ODESA, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1500--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    UNUSABLE
ODESA, MD FIX....................  DUPONT, DE VORTAC.......  *2
                                                                     000
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    DUPONT R-233
     UNUSABLE BEYOND 22NM
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       Sec.   95.6276 VOR Federal Airway V276 is Amended to Delete
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ERIE, PA VORTAC..................  FRANKLIN, PA VOR........         3600
FRANKLIN, PA VOR.................  CLARION, PA VOR/DME.....        *3700
    *3200--MOCA
CLARION, PA VOR/DME..............  TYRONE, PA VORTAC.......         4600
TYRONE, PA VORTAC................  RASHE, PA FIX...........         4500
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    Sec.   95.6433 VOR Federal Airway V433 is Amended to Read in Part
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NOTTINGHAM, MD VORTAC............  SWANN, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1700--MOCA
    UNUSABLE
SWANN, MD FIX....................  ODESA, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1500--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    UNUSABLE
ODESA, MD FIX....................  DUPONT, DE VORTAC.......  *2
                                                                     000
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    DUPONT R-233
     UNUSABLE BEYOND 22NM
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    Sec.   95.6445 VOR Federal Airway V445 is Amended to Read in Part
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SWANN, MD FIX....................  ODESA, MD FIX...........  *2
                                                                     500
    *1500--MOCA
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    UNUSABLE
ODESA, MD FIX....................  DUPONT, DE VORTAC.......  *2
                                                                     000
    *2000--GNSS MEA
    DUPONT R-233
     UNUSABLE BEYOND 22NM
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                     From                                         To                        MEA          MAA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Sec.   95.7001 Jet Routes
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                             Sec.   95.7042 Jet Route J42 is Amended to Read in Part
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TONIO, KY FIX.................................  BECKLEY, WV VORTAC....................        18000        35000
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                             Sec.   95.7045 Jet Route J45 is Amended to Read in Part
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ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...........................  KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.................        18000        45000
KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.........................  DES MOINES, IA VORTAC.................        18000        45000
    DES MOINES R-141 UNUSABLE, USE
     KIRKVILLE R-323
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                             Sec.   95.7051 Jet Route J51 is Amended to Read in Part
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NOTTINGHAM, MD VORTAC.........................  PALEO, MD FIX.........................        18000        29000
    UNUSABLE
PALEO, MD FIX.................................  DUPONT, DE VORTAC.....................        18000        29000
    UNUSABLE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Sec.   95.7151 Jet Route J151 is Amended to Read in Part
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...........................  KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.................        18000        45000
KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.........................  OMAHA, IA VORTAC......................        18000        45000
OMAHA, IA VORTAC..............................  O'NEILL, NE VORTAC....................        18000        45000
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                            Sec.   95.7233 Jet Route J233 is Amended to Read in Part
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ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...........................  KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.................        18000        45000
KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.........................  WATERLOO, IA VORTAC...................        18000        45000
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                            Airway segment                                          Changeover points
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                 From                                 To                  Distance               From
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   Sec.   95.8005 Jet Routes Changeover Points
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                                     J233 is Amended to Add Changeover Point
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KIRKSVILLE, MO VORTAC.................  WATERLOO, IA VORTAC...........           78  ...........................
KIRKSVILLE
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                                   J233 is Amended to Delete Changeover Point
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WATERLOO, IA VORTAC...................  ST LOUIS, MO VORTAC...........           55  ...........................
WATERLOO
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4528-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]

Mississippi; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4528-DR), dated April 5, 2020, and
related determinations.

DATES: This change occurred on June 29, 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: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Robert D.
Samaan, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer
for this disaster.
    This action terminates the appointment of Gracia B. Szczech as
Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[CMS-3180-N2]

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0308]

Pilot Program for Parallel Review of Medical Products; Correction

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are correcting a notice that
appeared in the Federal Register of October 11, 2011 (76 FR 62808). The
document announced a pilot program for sponsors of innovative device
technologies to participate in a program of parallel FDA-CMS review.
The document was published with an incorrect Web page address and an
incorrect email address. This document corrects those errors.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Olson, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
Ave., Bldg. 66, rm. 4434, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. 2011-25907, appearing on page
62808 in the Federal Register of Tuesday, October 11, 2011, the
following corrections are made:
    1. On page 62808, in the third column, under the heading ``A.
Parallel Review Proposal,'' the Web site address ``http://www.parallel-
review.fda.gov'' is corrected to read ``http://www.fda.gov/parallel-
review''.
    2. On page 62809, in the second column, under the heading ``B.
Appropriate Candidates,'' the e-mail address ``parallel-
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>is corrected to read<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. On page 62809, in the third column, under the heading ``1.
Nomination,'' the Web site address ``http://www.parallel-
review.fda.gov'' is corrected to read ``http://www.fda.gov/parallel-
review''.

    Dated: October 17, 2011.
Jacquelyn Y. White,
Director, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
    Dated: October 19, 2011.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy, Food and Drug Administration.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting

TIME AND DATE: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of
the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the
Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10 a.m.

PLACE: The meeting will be webcast on the Commission's website at
www.sec.gov.

STATUS: The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. (ET) and will be open to the
public via webcast on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. The Commission will consider whether to
propose amendments regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy,
governance, and incident disclosure.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed,
please contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary
at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.

    Dated: March 9, 2022.
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket No. FRA-2015-0007-N-4]

Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of
Information by the Office of Management and Budget

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), United States Department
of Transportation (USDOT).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice that it is submitting the following
Information Collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for Emergency processing under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 and its implementing regulations. FRA requests that OMB
immediately authorize the collection of information identified below on
March 18, 2015, for a period of 180 days.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this individual ICR, with
applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling FRA's
Clearance Officers: Robert Brogan (tel.<PHONE_NUMBER>) or Kimberly
Toone (tel.<PHONE_NUMBER>); these numbers are not toll-free), or by
contacting Mr. Brogan via facsimile at<PHONE_NUMBER> or Ms. Toone via
facsimile at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or via email by contacting Mr. Brogan at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or by contacting Ms. Toone at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Comments regarding these information collection requirements should be
sent directly to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW.,
Washington, DC, 20503, Attention: FRA Desk Officer. Comments may also
be sent via email to OMB at the following address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Title: Railworthiness Directive Under 49 CFR 180.509 for Railroad
Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves.
    Reporting Burden:

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                                      Respondent         Total annual      Average time per      Total annual
    Emergency order item No.           universe            responses           response          burden hours
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I. Identification of RR tank      100 Tank Car        200                 2 hours...........  400 hours.
 cars equipped with McKenzie       Owners (15,000      identifications/
 valves & document providing       affected tank       reports.
 reporting mark and number of      cars).
 each car so equipped and type
 of valve to FRA.
--Record of Inspection Date and   100 Tank Car        200 records.......  30 minutes........  100 hours.
 Location and Results of           Owners (15,000
 Inspection.                       affected tank
                                   cars).
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    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Respondent Universe: 100 Tank Car Owners.
    Frequency of Submission: One-time; on occasion.
    Total Responses: 400.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 500 hours.
    Status: Emergency Review.
    Description: Recent FRA investigations identified several railroad
tank cars transporting hazardous materials and leaking small quantities
of product from the cars' liquid lines. FRA's investigation revealed
that the liquid lines of the leaking tank cars were equipped with a
certain type of 3 inch ball valve marketed and sold by McKenzie Valve &
Machining LLC (McKenzie) (formerly McKenzie Valve & Machining Company),
an affiliate company of Union Tank Car Company (UTLX). FRA further
found certain closure plugs installed on the 3 inch

valves cause mechanical damage to the valves, which leads to the
destruction of the valves' seal integrity and that the 3 inch valves,
as well as similarly-designed 1 inch and 2 inch valves provided by this
manufacturer are not approved for use on tank cars. FRA is issuing this
Railworthiness Directive (Directive) to all owners of tank cars used to
transport hazardous materials within the United States to ensure they
identify and appropriately remove and replace these valves with
approved valves consistent with Federal regulations.
    As provided under 5 CFR 1320.13, Emergency Processing, DOT is
requesting emergency processing for this new collection of information
as specified in the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations. DOT cannot reasonably comply with normal
clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is
reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information. Further, in
light of recent tank car accidents/incidents carrying crude oil, FRA
believes safety is an overriding issue. The Directive takes effect
immediately upon issuance. FRA cannot wait the normal 90- to 180-day
period for routine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and
approval. Under the Directive, tank car owners must take immediate
action to identify, inspect, and repair the valves. Therefore, FRA is
requesting OMB approval of this collection of information upon
publication of this Notice in the Federal Register.
    Upon OMB approval of its emergency clearance request, FRA will
follow the normal clearance procedures for the information collection
associated with this Railworthiness Directive.
    Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 320.5(b), 1320.8(b)(3)(vi),
FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor,
and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

Rebecca Pennington,
Chief Financial Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0424]

Special Local Regulation; U.S. Nationals Waterski Racing
Championship; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the U.S. Nationals Waterski
Racing Championship special local regulation on Mission Bay from 8 a.m.
on October 10, 2008 through 5 p.m. on October 12, 2008. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew,
spectators, participating vessels, and other vessels and users of the
waterway. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter
the special local regulation without permission of the Captain of the
Port.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1101 will be enforced from 8 a.m.
on October 10, 2008 through 5 p.m. on October 12, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petty Officer Kristen Beer, USCG,
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego at (619) 278-
7233.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulation for the U.S. Nationals Waterski Racing Championship in
33 CFR 100.1101 on October 10, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 11,
2008, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and October 12, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.1101, a vessel may not enter the
regulated area, unless it receives permission from the COTP. Spectator
vessels may safely transit outside the regulated area but may not
anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of participants or
official patrol vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this
regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.1101(a) and 5
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance
notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area
newspapers. If the COTP or his designated representative determines
that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration
stated in this notice, he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners
to grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: August 8, 2008.
T.H. Farris,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Diego.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 143 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44871-44872]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15872]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD20-21-000]

Notice of Availability of Draft Engineering Guidelines for the
Evaluation of Hydropower Projects: Chapter 16--Part 12D Program and
Request for Comments

    The staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP) has drafted its
initial version of Chapter 16--Part 12D Program of its Engineering
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hydropower Projects (Guidelines). This
chapter will supersede the portions of ``Chapter 14--Dam Safety
Performance Monitoring Program'' that pertain to the performance of an
Independent Consultant's Safety Inspection, and is one of four draft
chapters intended to provide additional guidance related to the notice
of proposed rulemaking issued by the Commission in Docket No. RM20-9-
000. Please note that any comments on the proposed rulemaking or on
draft chapters of the Guidelines other than Chapter 16 should be filed
in the corresponding docket number.\1\
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    \1\ The Commission is concurrently issuing for public comment
four draft chapters of the Guidelines in Docket Nos. AD20-20-000
(Chapter 15--Supporting Technical Information Document), AD20-21-000
(Chapter 16--Part 12D Program), AD20-22-000 (Chapter 17--Potential
Failure Mode Analysis), and AD20-23-000 (Chapter 18--Level 2 Risk
Analysis).
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    Comments are now requested on the draft ``Chapter 16--Part 12D
Program'' from federal and state agencies, licensees whose projects are
subject to Part 12, Subpart D of the Commission's regulations,
independent consultants and inspectors, and other interested parties
with special expertise with respect to dam safety. Comments are due 60
days from the date of this Notice.
    Interested parties can help us determine the appropriate updates
and improvements by providing: Meaningful comments or suggestions that
focus on the specific sections requiring clarification; updates to
reflect current laws and regulations; or best practices related to the
review, inspection, and assessment of water power projects. The more
specific your comments, the more useful they will be. A detailed
explanation of your submissions and/or any references of scientific
studies associated with your comments will greatly help us with this
process. We will consider all timely comments on the revised Guidelines
before issuing the final version.
    For your convenience, there are three methods which you can use to
submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please
reference the docket number (AD20-21-000) on the first page of your
submission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment
feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov). Select the FERC
Online option from the left-hand column and click on eComment. This is
an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only
comments up to 6,000 characters. You must include your name and contact
information at the end of your comments.
    (2) You can file your comments electronically using the eFiling
feature on the Commission's website (www.ferc.gov). Select the FERC
Online option from the left-hand column and click on eFiling. With
eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching
them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first
create an account by clicking on eRegister. When selecting the filing
type, select General, then choose Comment (on Filing, Environ. Report
or Tech Conf).
    (3) In lieu of electronic filing, you can mail a paper copy of your
comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand-delivered
comments, or those delivered by carriers/couriers other than the US
Postal Service, should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    All information related to Chapter 16--Part 12D Program, including
the draft chapter and all submitted comments, can be found on the FERC
website (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary
link, click on General Search and enter the docket number, excluding
the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., AD20-21). Be
sure you have selected an appropriate date range. The Commission also
offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep
track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This
can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by
automatically providing you with electronic notification of these
filings and direct links to the documents. Go to the Commission's
website (www.ferc.gov), select the FERC Online option from the left-
hand column, and click on eSubscription. Users must be registered in
order to use eSubscription.

Information Collection Statement

    The proposed Guidelines include information collection activities
for which the Paperwork Reduction Act \2\ requires approval by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Commission has included the
burden and cost estimates for information collection activities in
these Guidelines in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled, Safety of
Water Power Projects and Project Works (Docket No. RM20-9-000). The
Commission has designated the information collection activities in the
proposed rule and in the Guidelines as FERC-517. Upon approval of FERC-
517, OMB will assign an OMB Control Number and expiration date.
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    \2\ 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
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    If you would like to submit comments on the information-collection
aspects (such as burden, cost, need for the data, and frequency of
reporting or recordkeeping) of the proposed Guidelines, please submit
them to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget [Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Desk Officer].

Due to security concerns, comments should be sent directly to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments submitted to OMB should be
sent within 60 days of publication of this notice in the Federal
Register and refer to FERC-517 and OMB Control No. 1902-TBD.
    Please submit to the Commission copies of comments concerning the
collection of information and the associated burden estimates
(identified by Docket Nos. RM20-9-000 and AD20-21-000) by any of the
three methods listed above.
    For assistance with filing or any of the Commission's online
systems, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: July 16, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 7135]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01589]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-90951; File No. SR-NASDAQ-2020-081]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;
Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a
Proposed Rule Change To Adopt Listing Rules Related to Board Diversity

January 19, 2021.
    On December 1, 2020, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (``Exchange'')
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''),
pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to
adopt listing rules related to board diversity. The proposed rule
change was published for comment in the Federal Register on December
11, 2020.\3\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 90574 (December 4,
2020), 85 FR 80472. Comments received on the proposed rule change
are available on the Commission's website at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-nasdaq-2020-081/srnasdaq2020081.htm.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \4\ provides that within 45 days of the
publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may designate
if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
45th day after publication of the notice for this proposed rule change
is January 25, 2021.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
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    The Commission is extending the 45-day time period for Commission
action on the proposed rule change. The Commission finds it appropriate
to designate a longer period within which to take action on the
proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the
proposed rule change and the comment letters.\5\
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    \5\ Additionally, the Exchange consented to extending to March
11, 2021 the date by which the Commission must either approve,
disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to
disapprove, the proposed rule change. See letter from Jeffrey S.
Davis, Senior Vice President and Senior Deputy General Counsel,
Exchange, to Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary, Commission, dated
January 8, 2021.
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    Accordingly, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\6\ the
Commission designates March 11, 2021 as the date by which the
Commission shall either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings
to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No.
SR-NASDAQ-2020-081).
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(31).
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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