87 FR 65 pgs. 19682-19683 - Pesticide Registration Review; Spirodiclofen Proposed Interim Decision; Notice of Availability
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 65Pages: 19682 - 19683
Pages: 19682, 19683Docket number: [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0262; FRL-9667-01-OCSPP]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-07076 Filed 4-4-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0262; FRL-9667-01-OCSPP]
Pesticide Registration Review; Spirodiclofen Proposed Interim Decision; Notice of Availability
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed interim decision for the registration review of spirodiclofen.
DATES:
Comments must be received on or before June 6, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
Submit your comments to the docket identification (ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the Table in Unit IV. using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
Due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is open to visitors by appointment only. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For pesticide specific information contact: Veronica Dutch, Chemical Review Manager, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7408P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 202-566-2352; email address: dutch.veronica@epa.gov.
For general questions on the registration review program, contact: Melanie Biscoe, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 202-566-0701; email address: biscoe.melanie@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
This action is directed to the public in general and may be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human health, farm worker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the information under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT .
B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?
[top] 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that
2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides discussed in this document, compared to the general population.
II. Background
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed proposed interim decisions for spirodiclofen. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
III. Authority
EPA is conducting its registration review of spirodiclofen pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. Section 3(g) of FIFRA provides, among other things, that the registrations of pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under FIFRA, a pesticide product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5) (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)). When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is, without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in or on food.
IV. What action is the Agency taking?
Pursuant to 40 CFR 155.58, this notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed interim decision for spirodiclofen as shown in the following table and opens a 60-day public comment period on the proposed interim registration review decision.
| Registration review case name and number | Docket ID No. | Chemical review manager and contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Spirodiclofen (Case 7443) | EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0262 | Veronica Dutch, dutch.veronica@epa.gov , (202) 566-2352. |
The registration review docket for a pesticide includes earlier documents related to the registration review case. For example, the review opened with a Preliminary Work Plan, for public comment. A Final Work Plan was placed in the docket following public comment on the Preliminary Work Plan.
The documents in the docket describe EPA's rationales for conducting additional risk assessments for the registration review of spirodiclofen, as well as the Agency's subsequent risk findings and consideration of possible risk mitigation measures. This proposed interim registration review decision is supported by the rationale included in those documents. Following public comment, the Agency will issue an interim or final registration review decision for spirodiclofen.
The registration review final rule at 40 CFR 155.58(a) provides for a minimum 60-day public comment period on all proposed interim registration review decisions. This comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for public input and a mechanism for initiating any necessary amendments to the proposed interim decision. All comments should be submitted using the methods in ADDRESSES and must be received by EPA on or before the closing date. These comments will become part of the docket for spirodiclofen. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked "late." EPA is not required to consider these late comments.
The Agency will carefully consider all comments received by the closing date and may provide a "Response to Comments Memorandum" in the docket. The interim registration review decision will explain the effect that any comments had on the interim decision and provide the Agency's response to significant comments.
Background on the registration review program is provided at: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation.
(Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. )
Dated: March 30, 2022.
Mary Elissa Reaves,
Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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