[Federal Register: March 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 55)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[OPP-2003-0032; FRL-7294-1]
Imazethapyr; Pesticide Tolerance
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-
imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridine carboxylic acid in/on canola seed
(import commodity only), and the combined residues of imazethapyr, its
metabolite 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-
2-yl]-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid, and its metabolite
5-[1-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)ethyl]-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-
methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid in or on
animal feed, nongrass, forage and hay group. BASF requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as
amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).
DATES: This regulation is effective March 21, 2003. Objections and
requests for hearings, identified by ID numbers OPP-2003-0032, must be
received on or before May 20, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests may be submitted
electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the
detailed instructions as provided in Unit VI. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Tompkins, Registration Division
7505C, Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 305-5697; e-mail address: Tompkins.Jim@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:
[sbull] Crop production (NAICS 111)
[sbull] Animal production (NAICS 112)
[sbull] Food manufacturing (NAICS 311)
[sbull] Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS 32532)
[sbull] Antimicrobial pesticides (NAICS 32561)
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 the table could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether or not this action might apply to certain entities. If you have
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?
1. Docket. EPA has established official public dockets for this
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2003-0032. The
official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2,
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated
electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 is available at http://
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html
, a
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html, a
beta site currently under development. To access the OPPTS Harmonized
Guidelines referenced in this document, go directly to the guidelines
at http://www.epa.gov/opptsfrs/home/guidelin.htm.
An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/ to submit or view public
comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official
public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that
are available electronically.
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Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you
may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through
the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system,
select ``search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.
II. Background and Statutory Findings
In the Federal Register of December 6, 2002 (67 FR 72678) (FRL-
7283-3) and the Federal Register of January 3, 2003 (68 FR 370) (FRL-
7283-4), EPA issued notices pursuant to section 408 of FFDCA, 21 U.S.C.
346a, as amended by FQPA (Public Law 104-170), announcing the filing of
pesticide petitions (PP 6F4746 and PP 1E6286, respectively) by BASF.
The notices included a summary of the petitions prepared by BASF, the
registrant. There were no comments received in response to the notices
of filing.
Petition 6F4746 requested that 40 CFR 180.447 be amended by
establishing a tolerance for combined residues of the herbicide
imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-
imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridine carboxylic acid as its ammonium salt,
and its metabolite 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-
imidazol-2-yl]-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid both free
and conjugated, in or on non-grass animal feed crops, forage, hay, and
seed at 3.0 parts per million (ppm). Petition 1E6286 requested that 40
CFR 180.447 be amended to establish a tolerance for the sum of the
residues of the herbicide imazethapyr 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-
methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid
as its free acid or its ammonium salt (calculated as the acid), and its
metabolite 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-
2-yl]-5-(1- hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid on canola seed at
0.1 ppm.
Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of the 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 the 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 the FFDCA requires EPA to give special
consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide
chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and
children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical
residue....''
EPA performs a number of analyses to determine the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide residues. For further discussion of the
regulatory requirements of section 408 of the FFDCA and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see the final rule on
Bifenthrin Pesticide Tolerances (62 FR 62961, November 26, 1997) (FRL-
5754-7).
After analysis of the submitted residue chemistry data, EPA
determined that appropriate tolerances for nongrass animal feed differ
from those proposed by the registrant. EPA determined that available
field trial data support the following tolerances for the combined
residues of the herbicide imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-
methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridine carboxylic
acid, and its metabolites 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl-5-
oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid and
5-[1-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)ethyl]-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-
methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, applied
as its free acid or ammonium salt, in or on the following raw
agricultural commodities: Animal feed, nongrass, group, forage - 3.0
ppm; animal feed, nongrass, group, hay - 5.5 ppm; alfalfa, seed - 0.15
ppm; and alfalfa, seed screenings - 0.15 ppm. The currently established
alfalfa forage and alfalfa hay tolerances will be removed since they
will be covered by the new nongrass animal feed forage and hay group
tolerances. The tolerance for canola seed will be established for
residues of the parent compound, imazethapyr, only. Finally, EPA
determined that tolerances of 0.10 ppm for imazethapyr and the
metabolite 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-
2-yl]-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid need to be
established for meat byproducts of cattle, goat, hog, horse, and sheep;
the registrant did not propose tolerances for these commodities. EPA
determined that tolerances are not needed for eggs; milk; meat and fat
of cattle, goat, hog, horse, and sheep; and poultry commodities because
there is no reasonable expectation of finite residues based on the
calculated maximum total dietary burdens and the results of the poultry
metabolism study.
The data for nongrass animal feeds and canola were used in the
aggregate risk assessment that was calculated to support establishing
tolerances for rice commodities, and the risk discussion in the
following Unit III. will frequently refer back to that final rule (FR
notice dated August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55323) (FRL-7193-4).
III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety
Consistent with section 408(b)(2)(D) of the FFDCA, 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, consistent with section
408(b)(2) of the FFDCA, for tolerances residues of imazethapyr in/on
canola seed at 0.10 ppm, and for combined residues of imazethapyr on
nongrass animal feed at 3 ppm for forage, 5.5 ppm for hay, and
additional tolerances of 0.15 ppm for alfalfa seed and alfalfa seed
screenings. EPA's assessment of exposures and risks associated with
establishing the tolerance follows.
A. Toxicological Profile
EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered its
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies to human risk. EPA has also considered
available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities
of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children. The nature of the toxic effects caused by imazethapyr are
discussed in Unit III. A. of the final rule that established
imazethapyr tolerances in or on rice, crayfish, and meat byproducts of
certain cattle (FR notice dated August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55323).
B. Toxicological Endpoints
The toxicological endpoints for imazethapyr are discussed in Unit
III. B. of the final rule that established imazethapyr tolerances in or
on rice, crayfish, and meat byproducts of certain cattle (FR notice
dated August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55323).
C. Exposure Assessment
The exposure assessment for imazethapyr are discussed in Unit III.
C. of the final rule that established imazethapyr tolerances in or on
rice, crayfish, and meat byproducts of certain cattle (FR notice dated
August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55323).
D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children
The safety factors for infants and children for imazethapyr are
discussed in Unit III. D. of the final rule that
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established imazethapyr tolerances in or on rice, crayfish, and meat
byproducts of certain cattle (FR notice dated August 29, 2002, 67 FR
55323).
E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety
The aggregate risks and determination of safety for imazethapyr are
discussed in Unit III. E. of the final rule that established
imazethapyr tolerances in or on rice, crayfish, and meat byproducts of
certain cattle (FR notice dated August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55323). Based on
these risk assessments, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, and to
infants and children from aggregate exposure to imazethapyr residues.
IV. Other Considerations
A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology
Proposed enforcement methodologies have been submitted to enforce
the tolerance expressions. Method M-2261 using a Capillary
Electrophoresis (CE) buffer system has been validated and is suitable
for enforcement purposes on the nongrass animal feeds. Method M-3319,
using CE Chromatography with ultraviolet (UV) detection at 240
nanometers (nm) has been proposed as the enforcement method. This
proposed method has been validated by an independent laboratory for
determination of imazethapyr in/on canola seed. Method M-2261 may be
requested from: Chief, Analytical Chemistry Branch, Environmental
Science Center, 701 Mapes Rd., Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5350; telephone
number: (410) 305-2905; e-mail address: residuemethods@epa.gov.
B. International Residue Limits
There are no Codex maximum residue levels established or proposed
for residues of imazethapyr on nongrass animal feeds or canola.
C. Conditions
The following will be imposed as conditions of registration for
application of imazethapyr to nongrass animal feed crop group:
submission of clover residue data from Region 2 (n=1), Region 7 (n=1),
and Region 8 (n=1), successful radiovalidation of the livestock
enforcement method, and submission of an acceptable ruminant feeding
study.
The following will be imposed as conditions of registration for
application of imazethapyr to canola seed: Submission of supplementary
information for the canola field trial samples collected as part of
report RES 95-112 (MRID 45409201; errors in sample tracking table,
missing information pertaining to application/harvest, interval from
harvest to frozen storage, and/or conditions/mode of transport).
V. Conclusion
Therefore, tolerances are established for the combined residues of
imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-
imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridine carboxylic acid, and its metabolites
2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-(1-
hydroxyethyl)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid and 5-[1-(beta-D-
glucopyranosyloxy)ethyl]-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-
oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid, applied as its free
acid or ammonium salt, in or on nongrass animal feed forage group at
3.0 ppm and in/on nongrass animal feed hay group at 5.5 ppm, and
additional tolerances of 0.15 ppm for alfalfa seed and alfalfa seed
screenings.
Additionally, a tolerance is established for residues of the
herbicide imazethapyr, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-
1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridine carboxylic acid, applied as its
free acid or ammonium salt, in or on canola seed at 0.10 ppm.
VI. Objections and Hearing Requests
Under section 408(g) of the FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA, any
person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may
also request a hearing on those objections. The EPA procedural
regulations which govern the submission of objections and requests for
hearings appear in 40 CFR part 178. Although the procedures in those
regulations require some modification to reflect the amendments made to
the FFDCA by the FQPA, EPA will continue to use those procedures, with
appropriate adjustments, until the necessary modifications can be made.
The new section 408(g) of the FFDCA provides essentially the same
process for persons to ``object'' to a regulation for an exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance issued by EPA under new section 408(d)
of FFDCA, as was provided in the old sections 408 and 409 of the FFDCA.
However, the period for filing objections is now 60 days, rather than
30 days.
A. What Do I Need to Do to File an Objection or Request a Hearing?
You must file your objection or request a hearing on this
regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in this unit
and in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must
identify docket ID number OPP-2003-0032 in the subject line on the
first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and
must be mailed or delivered to the Hearing Clerk on or before May 20,
2003.
1. Filing the request. Your objection must specify the specific
provisions in the regulation that you object to, and the grounds for
the objections (40 CFR 178.25). If a hearing is requested, the
objections must include a statement of the factual issues(s) on which a
hearing is requested, the requestor's contentions on such issues, and a
summary of any evidence relied upon by the objector (40 CFR 178.27).
Information submitted in connection with an objection or hearing
request may be claimed confidential by marking any part or all of that
information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except
in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. A copy of the
information that does not contain CBI must be submitted for inclusion
in the public record. Information not marked confidential may be
disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice.
Mail your written request to: Office of the Hearing Clerk (1900C),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001. You may also deliver your request to the
Office of the Hearing Clerk in Rm.104, Crystal Mall 2, 1921
Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. The Office of the Hearing Clerk is
open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Office of the Hearing Clerk is
(703) 603-0061.
2. Tolerance fee payment. If you file an objection or request a
hearing, you must also pay the fee prescribed by 40 CFR 180.33(i) or
request a waiver of that fee pursuant to 40 CFR 180.33(m). You must
mail the fee to: EPA Headquarters Accounting Operations Branch, Office
of Pesticide Programs, P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. Please
identify the fee submission by labeling it ``Tolerance Petition Fees.''
EPA is authorized to waive any fee requirement ``when in the
judgement of the Administrator such a waiver or refund is equitable and
not contrary to the purpose of this subsection.'' For additional
information regarding the waiver of these fees, you may contact James
Tompkins by phone at (703) 305-5697, by e-mail at tompkins.jim@epa.gov,
or by mailing a request for information to Mr. Tompkins at Registration
Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001.
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If you would like to request a waiver of the tolerance objection
fees, you must mail your request for such a waiver to: James Hollins,
Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
3. Copies for the Docket. In addition to filing an objection or
hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in Unit VI.A., you
should also send a copy of your request to the PIRIB for its inclusion
in the official record that is described in Unit I.B.1. Mail your
copies, identified by docket ID number OPP-2003-0032, to: Public
Information and Records Integrity Branch, Information Resources and
Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001. In person or by courier, bring a copy to the location of the
PIRIB described in Unit I.B.1. You may also send an electronic copy of
your request via e-mail to: opp-docket@epa.gov. Please use an ASCII
file format and avoid the use of special characters and any form of
encryption. Copies of electronic objections and hearing requests will
also be accepted on disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format.
Do not include any CBI in your electronic copy. You may also submit an
electronic copy of your request at many Federal Depository Libraries.
B. When Will the Agency Grant a Request for a Hearing?
A request for a hearing will be granted if the Administrator
determines that the material submitted shows the following: There is a
genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is a reasonable
possibility that available evidence identified by the requestor would,
if established resolve one or more of such issues in favor of the
requestor, taking into account uncontested claims or facts to the
contrary; and resolution of the factual issues(s) in the manner sought
by the requestor would be adequate to justify the action requested (40
CFR 178.32).
VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
This final rule establishes a tolerance under section 408(d) of the
FFDCA in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and
Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this rule has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866 due to its lack of
significance, this rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). This final rule does
not contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., or impose
any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law
104-4). 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); or OMB review or any Agency action under Executive
Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). 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 of 1995
(NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Since
tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis of a
petition under section 408(d) of the FFDCA, such as the tolerance in
this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.) do not apply. In addition, the Agency has determined that this
action will not have a substantial direct effect on States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled
Federalism(64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). Executive Order 13132
requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful
and timely input by State and local officials in the development of
regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' ``Policies
that have federalism implications'' is defined in the Executive Order
to include regulations that have ``substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.'' This final rule directly regulates
growers, food processors, food handlers and food retailers, not States.
This action does not alter the relationships or distribution of power
and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption
provisions of section 408(n)(4) of the FFDCA. For these same reasons,
the Agency has determined that this rule does not have any ``tribal
implications'' as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR
67249, November 6, 2000). Executive Order 13175, requires EPA to
develop an accountable process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input
by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have
tribal implications.'' ``Policies that have tribal implications'' is
defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have
``substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the
relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian tribes, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes.'' This rule will not have substantial
direct effects on tribal governments, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes,
as specified in Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does
not apply to this rule.
VIII. Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of this final rule in the Federal Register. This final
rule 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.
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Dated: March 11, 2003.
Debra Edwards,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
PART 180--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346(a) and 374.
2. Section 180.447 is amended by removing the entries for ``Alfalfa
forage'' and ``Alfalfa hay'' from the table in paragraph (a)(2), and by
alphabetically adding new entries to the tables in paragraphs (a)(1)
and (a)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 180.447 Imazethapyr; tolerances for residues.
(a) * * *
(1) * * *
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Commodity Parts per million
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Canola, seed\1\........................... 0.10
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1 There are no U.S. registrations for canola as of March 21, 2003.
(2) * * *
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Commodity Parts per million
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Alfalfa, seed............................. 0.15
Alfalfa, seed screening................... 0.15
Animal feed, nongrass, group, forage...... 3.0
Animal feed, nongrass, group, hay......... 5.5
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