[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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