[Federal Register: January 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 1)]
[Notices]
[Page 186-187]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0262; FRL-8347-2]
Endosulfan Updated Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, and
Solicitation of Usage Information; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of November 16,
2007 concerning the availability of EPA's updated human health and
ecological effects risk assessments for the organochlorine pesticide
endosulfan, based in part on data recently submitted by endosulfan
registrants as required in the 2002 Reregistration Eligibility Decision
(RED). The Agency is seeking comment on these updated assessments, as
well as EPA's analysis of endosulfan usage information since the 2002
RED and its preliminary determinations regarding endosulfan's
importance to growers and availability of alternatives. This document
is extending the comment period from January 16, 2008, to February 19,
2008.
DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2002-0262 must be received on or before February 19, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions as provided under ADDRESSES
in the Federal Register document of November 16, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy L. Perry, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0128; e-mail
address: perry.tracy@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
The Agency included in the notice a list of those who may be
potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the
person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?
When preparing comments follow the procedures and suggestions given
in Unit I.B. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of the November 16, 2007
Federal Register document.
C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?
To submit comments, or access the public docket, please follow the
detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.B. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION of the November 16, 2007 Federal Register document. If you
have questions,
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consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
II. What Action is EPA Taking?
This document extends the public comment period established in the
Federal Register of November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64624) (FRL-8339-5). In
that document, EPA announced the availability of updated risk
assessments and usage information, and opened a 60-day public comment
period. EPA is hereby extending the comment period, which was set to
end on January 16, 2008, to February 19, 2008.
III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?
Section 4(g)(2) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, directs that, after submission of
all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, the Administrator
shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient
are eligible for reregistration. Further provisions are made to allow a
public comment period. However, the Administrator may extend the
comment period if additional time for comment is requested. In this
case, the Endosulfan Task Force and a coalition of stakeholders
(American Farm Bureau Federation, Arizona Cotton Growers Association,
California Cotton Growers Association, California Cotton Ginners
Association, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Grape and
Tree Fruit League, California Pear Advisory Board, California Specialty
Crops Council, Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Michigan Blueberry
Growers Association, National Cotton Council, Northwest Horticultural
Council, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Texas Cotton Ginners'
Association, Texas Vegetable Association, U.S. Apple Association) have
requested additional time to develop comments. The Agency believes that
additional time is warranted.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.
Dated: December 20, 2007.
Steven Bradbury,
Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. E7-25277 Filed 12-31-07; 8:45 am]
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