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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0046; FRL-8391-3]
Notice of Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for
Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial
filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or
on various commodities.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown
in the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
Instructions: Direct your comments to the docket ID number and the
pesticide petition number of interest as shown in the body of this
document. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The regulations.gov website is an ``anonymous access'' system,
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov,
your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part
of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you
include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of
operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone
number is (703) 305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A contact person, with telephone
number and e-mail address, is listed at the end of each pesticide
petition summary. You may also reach each contact person by mail at:
Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001.
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.
Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
Crop production (NAICS code 111).
Animal production (NAICS code 112).
Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to
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certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability
of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed at the
end of the pesticide petition summary of interest.
B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.
II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed
under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a, proposing the establishment or modification of
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in
or on various food commodities. EPA has determined that the pesticide
petitions described in this document contain the data or information
prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully
evaluated the sufficiency of the submitted data at this time or whether
the data support granting of the pesticide petitions. Additional data
may be needed before EPA can make a final determination on these
pesticide petitions.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions
that are the subject of this notice, prepared by the petitioner, is
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket
for each of the petitions is available on-line at http://
www.regulations.gov.
As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), (21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3)),
EPA is publishing notice of the petition so that the public has an
opportunity to comment on this request for the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food
commodities. Further information on the petition may be obtained
through the petition summary referenced in this unit.
New Tolerances
1. PP 8E7445. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0810). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the
insecticide spinosad, a fermentation product of Saccharopolyspora
spinosa which consists of two related active ingredients: Spinosyn A
(Factor A: CAS No. 131929-60-7) or 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-
[alpha]-L-manno-pyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[5-(dimethylamino)-tetrahydro-6-
methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-
2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-14-methyl-1H-as-
Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione; and Spinosyn D (Factor D;
CAS No. 131929-63-0) or 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-[alpha]-L-manno-
pyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[5-(dimethyl-amino)-tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-
yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-
4,14-methyl-1H-as-Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione in or on
pomegranate at 0.3 parts per million (ppm) and date at 0.1 ppm. EPA has
determined adequate analytical methods are available for enforcement
purposes for spinosad in plant and animal matrices. Methods include an
immunoassay particle-based method 97.05 and a high performance liquid
chromatography/ultraviolet (HPLC/UV) method GRM 03.15 and a suite of
specific crop methods: GRM 94.02 (cottonseed and related commodities),
GRM 95.17 (leafy vegetables), GRM 96.09 (citrus), GRM 96.14 (tree
nuts), GRM 95.04 (fruiting vegetables), GRM 94.02.S1 (cotton gin
byproducts). GRM 94.02 has a successful independent lab validation and
was submitted for inclusion in the Pesticide Analytical Manual II (PAM
II) as Method I. EPA recently concluded that for water, residues should
be estimated using total spinosad residue method (EPA, DP
316077, August 2, 2006). The Agency has concluded that spinosad are
considered toxicologically identical to another pesticide, spinetoram.
This conclusion is based on the following:
i. Spinetoram and spinosad are large molecules with nearly
identical structures; and
ii. The toxicological profiles for each are similar (generalized
systemic toxicity) with similar doses and endpoints chosen for human-
health risk assessment. Spinosad and spinetoram should be considered
toxicologically identical in the same manner that metabolites are
generally considered toxicologically identical to the parent. Contact:
Laura Nollen, (703) 305-7390, nollen.laura@epa.gov.
2. PP 8E7450. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0805). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of the
insecticide spinetoram, expressed as a combination of XDE-175-J: 1-H-
as-indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-
2,4-di-O-methyl-a-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[(2R,5S,6R)-5-
(dimethylamino)tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-
2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-hexadecahydro 14-methyl-
(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R, 16aS,16bR); XDE-175-L: 1H-as-
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indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-
di-O-methyl-a-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[(2R,5S,6R)-5-
(dimethylamino)tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-
2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-4,14-dimethyl-,
(2S,3aR,5aS,5bS,9S,13S,14R, 16aS,16bS); ND-
J:(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS,16bR)-9-ethyl-14-methyl-13-
[[(2S,5S,6R)-6-methyl-5-(methylamino)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-
7,15-dioxo-2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16a,16b-
octadecahydro-1H-as-indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-2-yl 6-deoxy-3-O-
ethyl-2,4-di-O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranoside; and NF-J: (2R,3S,6S)-6-
([(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS, 16bR)-2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-di-
O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl) oxy]-9-ethyl-14-methyl-7,15-dioxo-
2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16a,16b-octadecahydro-1H-as-
indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-13-yl]oxy)-2-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-
3-yl(methyl)formamide in or on pineapple at 0.02 ppm; pomegranate at
0.3 ppm; date at 0.1 ppm; spice, subgroup 19B, except black pepper at
1.7 ppm; hop, dry cones at 22 ppm; and pineapple, process residue at
0.08 ppm. Per the Federal Register of October 10, 2007 (72 FR 57492)
(FRL-8149-9) supported by DP 325387, August 9, 2008, EPA has
determined adequate analytical methods are available for enforcement
purposes for spinetoram in plant and animal matrices. The methods were
noted as efficient and well-documented. The independent laboratory
validation data were acceptable. Spinetoram and its metabolites are
determined using liquid chromatography with positive-ion atmospheric
pressure chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). The
limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) in crop and
animal matrices are typically 0.003 g/g and 0.01 g/g, respectively.
Contact: Laura Nollen, (703) 305-7390, nollen.laura@epa.gov.
3. PP 8F7456. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0811). Syngenta Crop Protection,
Inc., P.O. Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419, proposes to establish a
tolerance for residues of the herbicide mesotrione, in or on soybeans
at 0.01 ppm. Practical and specific analytical method RAM 366/01 is
available for detecting and measuring the level of mesotrione in or on
various crop commodities. Contact: James M. Stone, (703) 305-7391,
stone.james@epa.gov.
Amendment to Existing Tolerances
1. PP 8E7445. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0810). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, proposes to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.495 (a) to
increase the levels of existing tolerances for residues of the
insecticide spinosad, a fermentation product of Saccharopolyspora
spinosa which consists of two related active ingredients: Spinosyn A
(Factor A: CAS No. 131929-60-7) or 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-
[alpha]-L-manno-pyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[5-(dimethylamino)-tetrahydro-6-
methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-
2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-14-methyl-1H-as-
Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione; and Spinosyn D (Factor D;
CAS No. 131929-63-0) or 2-[(6-deoxy-2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-[alpha]-L-manno-
pyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[5-(dimethyl-amino)-tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-
yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-
4,14-methyl-1H-as-Indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione in or on
nut, tree, group 14 and pistachio from 0.02 to 0.08 ppm; and almond,
hulls from 2.0 ppm to 9.0 ppm. A reduction to a 1-day pre-harvest
interval (PHI) is supported with new MOR data for the increased
tolerances in tree nuts. EPA has determined adequate analytical methods
are available for enforcement purposes for spinosad in plant and animal
matrices. Methods include an immunoassay particle-based method 97.05
and a high performance liquid chromatography/ultraviolet (HPLC/UV)
method GRM 03.15 and a suite of specific crop methods: GRM 94.02
(cottonseed and related commodities), GRM 95.17 (leafy vegetables), GRM
96.09 (citrus), GRM 96.14 (tree nuts), GRM 95.04 (fruiting vegetables),
GRM 94.02.S1 (cotton gin byproducts). GRM 94.02 has a successful
independent lab validation and was submitted for inclusion in the
Pesticide Analytical Manual II (PAM II) as Method I. EPA recently
concluded that for water, residues should be estimated using total
spinosad residue method. The Agency has concluded that spinosad are
considered toxicologically identical to another pesticide, spinetoram.
This conclusion is based on the following:
i. Spinetoram and spinosad are large molecules with nearly
identical structures; and
ii. The toxicological profiles for each are similar (generalized
systemic toxicity) with similar doses and endpoints chosen for human-
health risk assessment. Spinosad and spinetoram should be considered
toxicologically identical in the same manner that metabolites are
generally considered toxicologically identical to the parent. Contact:
Laura Nollen, (703) 305-7390, nollen.laura@epa.gov.
2. PP 8E7450. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0805). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, proposes to amend the tolerances in 40 CFR 180.635 to increase
the levels of existing tolerances for residues of the insecticide
spinetoram, expressed as a combination of XDE-175-J: 1-H-as-
indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-
di-O-methyl-a-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[(2R,5S,6R)-5-
(dimethylamino)tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-
2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b, 6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-hexadecahydro 14-methyl-
(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R, 16aS,16bR); XDE-175-L: 1H-as-indaceno[3,2-
d]oxacyclododecin-7,15-dione, 2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-di-O-methyl-a-
L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-13-[[(2R,5S,6R)-5-(dimethylamino)tetrahydro-6-
methyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-9-ethyl-2,3,3a,5a,5b,6,9,
10,11,12,13,14,16a,16b-tetradecahydro-4,14-dimethyl-,
(2S,3aR,5aS,5bS,9S,13S,14R, 16aS,16bS); ND-
J:(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS,16bR)-9-ethyl-14-methyl-13-
[[(2S,5S,6R)-6-methyl-5-(methylamino)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-
7,15-dioxo-2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16a,16b-
octadecahydro-1H-as-indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-2-yl 6-deoxy-3-O-
ethyl-2,4-di-O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranoside; and NF-J: (2R,3S,6S)-6-
([(2R,3aR,5aR,5bS,9S,13S,14R,16aS, 16bR)-2-[(6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-di-
O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl) oxy]-9-ethyl-14-methyl-7,15-dioxo-
2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16a,16b-octadecahydro-1H-as-
indaceno[3,2-d]oxacyclododecin-13-yl]oxy)-2-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-
3-yl(methyl)formamide in or on nut, tree, group 14 and pistachio from
0.04 to 0.08 ppm; and almond, hulls from 2.0 ppm to 9.0 ppm. A
reduction to a 1-day pre-harvest interval (PHI) is supported with new
MOR data for the increased tolerances in tree nuts. EPA has determined
adequate analytical methods are available for enforcement purposes for
spinosad in plant and animal matrices. Methods include an immunoassay
particle-based method 97.05 and a high performance liquid
chromatography/ultraviolet (HPLC/UV) method GRM 03.15 and a suite of
specific crop methods: GRM 94.02 (cottonseed and related commodities),
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GRM 95.17 (leafy vegetables), GRM 96.09 (citrus), GRM 96.14 (tree
nuts), GRM 95.04 (fruiting vegetables), GRM 94.02.S1 (cotton gin
byproducts). GRM 94.02 has a successful independent lab validation and
was submitted for inclusion in the Pesticide Analytical Manual II (PAM
II) as Method I. EPA recently concluded that for water, residues should
be estimated using total spinosad residue method (EPA, DP
316077, August 2, 2006). The Agency has concluded that spinosad are
considered toxicologically identical to another pesticide, spinetoram.
This conclusion is based on the following:
i. Spinetoram and spinosad are large molecules with nearly
identical structures; and
ii. The toxicological profiles for each are similar (generalized
systemic toxicity) with similar doses and endpoints chosen for human-
health risk assessment. Spinosad and spinetoram should be considered
toxicologically identical in the same manner that metabolites are
generally considered toxicologically identical to the parent. Contact:
Laura Nollen, (703) 305-7390, nollen.laura@epa.gov.
3. PP 8F7454. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0806). Y-TEX Corporation, 1825 Big
Horn Avenue, P.O. Box 1450, Cody, WY 82414, proposes to amend the
tolerances in 40 CFR 180.449 by increasing the combined residues of the
insecticide avermectin B1 (a mixture of avermectins
containing greater than or equal to 80% avermectin B1a(5-O-
demethyl avermectin A1) and less than or equal to 20%
avermectin B1b(5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-
methylethyl) avermectin A1)) and its delta-8,9-isomer in or
on cattle, fat from 0.015 ppm to 0.03 ppm and cattle, meat byproducts
from 0.02 ppm to 0.06 ppm. Avermectin B1 is referred to as
simply abamectin throughout this document. The analytical method is
titled ``Determination of Macrocyclic Lactone Residues in Bovine and
Ovine Tissues,'' referenced as Method No. AATM-R-53. The method
involves maceration of the tissue sample with acetonitrile,
homogenization, filtration, partition, extraction and cleanup with
analysis by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) -
fluorescence detection. The method is sufficiently sensitive to detect
residues at a limit of detection of 0.002 ppm and a limit of
quantification of 0.005 ppm. Both levels are below the tolerances
proposed. The method has undergone independent laboratory validation as
required by PR Notice 96-1. Contact: Thomas Harris, (703) 308-9423,
harris.thomas@epa.gov.
4. PP 8F7452. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0813). Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W.
Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, proposes to reduce
the tolerance for residues of the herbicide tembotrione, 2-[2-chloro-4-
methylsulfonyl)-3-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)methyl]benzoyl]-1,3-
cyclohexanedione, and its metabolite (M5), 2-[2-chloro-4-
(methylsulfonyl)-3-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)methyl]benzoyl]-4,6-
dihydroxy-1,3-cyclohexanedione in or on corn, sweet, forage at 0.09
ppm; corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husks removed at 0.01 ppm; corn,
sweet, stover at 0.15 ppm. Independently validated, analytical methods
for plants, plant products and animal matrices, suitable for
enforcement purposes, have been submitted for measuring tembotrione and
all significant metabolites. Typically, residues are extracted from
plant or animal using accelerated solvent extraction. Following
concentration, quantitation is by liquid chromatography/mass
spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) using deuterated internal
standards. AE 1392936 requires additional clean-up by anion exchange,
solid phase extraction prior to quantitation. Determination of AE
1417268 in ruminant samples requires a hexane wash prior to
quantitation. Contact: Michael Walsh, (703) 308-2972,
walsh.michael@epa.gov.
New Exemptions from an Inert Tolerance
1. PP 8E7362. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0601). Ag-Chem Consulting, 12208
Quinque Lane, Clifton, VA 21024 on behalf of Caltex Inc., 2 Market
Street, Sydney Australia, proposes to establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 180.920 for residues of the
ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-
4-methyl (CAS No. 23328-53-2) when used as a pesticide inert ingredient
in pesticide spray oil formulations at a maximum concentration of 0.6%
in or on Adzuki beans, canola, chickpeas, cotton, faba beans, field
peas, lentils, linola, linseed, lucerne, lupins, mungbeans, navy beans,
pigeon peas, safflower, sunflower, and vetch. Because this petition is
a request for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance, no
analytical method is required. Contact: Karen Samek, (703) 347-8825,
samek.karen@epa.gov.
2. PP 8E7363. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0602). Ag-Chem Consulting, 12208
Quinque Lane, Clifton, VA 21024 on behalf of Caltex Inc., 2 Market
Street, Sydney Australia, proposes to establish an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 180.920 for residues of the
ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-t-amylphenyl)-
benzotriazole (CAS No. 25973-55-1) when used as a pesticide inert
ingredient in pesticide spray oil formulations at a maximum
concentration of 0.6% in or on Adzuki beans, canola, chickpeas, cotton,
faba beans, field peas, lentils, linola, linseed, lucerne, lupins,
mungbeans, navy beans, pigeon peas, safflower, sunflower, and vetch.
Because this petition is a request for an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance, no analytical method is required. Contact:
Karen Samek, (703) 347-8825, samek.karen@epa.gov.
3. PP 8E7387. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0671). Loveland Products, Inc., P.O.
Box 1286, Greeley, CO 80632-1286, proposes to establish an exemption
from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR 180.920 for residues of
the choline chloride (CAS No. 67-48-1) when used as a pesticide inert
ingredient as a solvent in pesticide formulations. Because this
petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance, no analytical method is required. Contact: Karen Samek,
(703) 347-8825, samek.karen@epa.gov.
4. PP 8E7421. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0794). Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry,
LLC, 525 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607-3823, proposes to
establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance in 40 CFR
180.960 for residues of formaldehyde, polymer with 2-methyloxirane and
4-nonylphenol (CAS No. 37523-33-4) when used as a pesticide inert
ingredient in pesticide formulations. Akzo Nobel submitted a petition
to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as
amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) requesting an
exemption from the requirements of a tolerance. This petition requests
the elimination of the need to establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of formaldehyde, polymer with 2-methyloxirane and 4-
nonylphenol in or on all raw agricultural commodities. Because this
petition is a request for an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance, no analytical method is required. Contact: Alganesh Debesai,
(703) 308-8353, debesai.alganesh@epa.gov.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Agricultural commodities, Feed additives,
Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
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Dated: November 25, 2008.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-28668 Filed 12-2-08; 8:45 am]
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