[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2001)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45661-45662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-21708]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 152 and 156
[OPP-250130; FRL-6750-8]
RIN 2070-AD14
Pesticide Labeling and Other Regulatory Revisions; Notification
to the Secretary of Agriculture
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notification to the Secretary of Agriculture.
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SUMMARY: This document notifies the public that the Administrator of
EPA has forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture a draft final rule
under section 25(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The draft final rule accomplishes a number of
minor revisions to pesticide labeling and program regulations. These
revisions reformat and update hazard labeling for clarity, interpret
provisions of FIFRA as they apply to nitrogen stabilizers, and codify
certain exclusions and exemptions for chemical sterilants.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Jean M. Frane, Field and
External Affairs Division 7506C, Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington DC 20460; telephone number: 703-305-5944; e-mail address:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you are a
pesticide registrant or producer. Potentially affected categories and
entities may include, but are not limited to:
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Examples of
Categories NAICS codes potentially
affected entities
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Producers 32532 Pesticide
producers
32531 Nitrogen
stabilizer
producers
32561 Antimicrobial
producers
Wholesalers 42269 Antimicrobial
products
42291 Pesticide products
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This listing is not 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 Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document and Other Related Documents?
1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this
document, and certain other related documents that might be available
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/.
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and
Regulations, '' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up
the entry for this document under the ``Federal Register --
Environmental Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal
Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
2. In person. The Agency has extablished an official record for
this action under docket control number OPP-250130. The official record
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, and
other information related to this action, including any information
claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI). This official
record includes the ducuments that are physically located in the
docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those
documents. The public version of the offcial record does not include
any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official
record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic
comments submitted during an applicable comment period is available for
inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch
(PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy.,
Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
II. What Action is EPA Taking?
Section 25(a)(2) of FIFRA provides that the Administrator must
provide the Secretary of Agriculture with a copy of any regulation at
least 30 days before signing it for publication in the Federal
Register. The draft final rule is not available to the public until
after it has been signed by EPA. If the Secretary comments in writing
regarding the draft final rule within 15 days after receiving it, the
Administrator shall include in the final rule when published in the
Federal Register the comments of the Secretary and the Administrator's
response to those comments. If the Secretary does not comment in
writing within 15 days after receiving the draft final rule, the
Administrator may sign the final rule for publication in the Federal
Register anytime after the 15-day period.
III. Do Any Regulatory Assessment Requirements Apply to this
Notification?
No. This document is not a rule, merely a notification of
submission to the Secretary of Agriculture. As such, none of the
regulatory assessment requirements apply to this document.
IV. Will EPA Submit this Notification to Congress and the
Comptroller General?
No. This action is not a rule for purposes of the Congressional
Review Act (CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804(3), and will not be submitted to
Congress and the Comptroller General. EPA will submit the final rule to
Congress and the Comptroller General as required by the CRA.
List of Subjects in Parts 152 and 156
Environmental Protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Labeling, Occupational safety and health, Pesticides and pests,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Dated: August 16, 2001.
Marcia E. Mulkey
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 01-21708 Filed 8-28-00]
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