[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 234 (Thursday, December 5, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66616-66620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26130]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0623; FRL-10000-33]


Propamocarb; Pesticide Tolerances

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of 
propamocarb (also referred to as propamocarb hydrochloride (HCl) in 
this document) in or on guava, starfruit, the leafy greens subgroup 4-
16A, the tuberous and corm vegetable subgroup 1C, and the fruiting 
vegetable group 8-10. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) 
requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective December 5, 2019. Objections and 
requests for hearings must be received on or before February 3, 2020, 
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0623, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory 
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency 
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 
1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public 
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public 
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPP 
Docket is (703) 305-5805. Please review the visitor instructions and 
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Goodis, Registration Division 
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone 
number: (703) 305-7090; email address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an 
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. 
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System 
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a 
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. 
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA's 
tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Government 
Publishing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an 
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a 
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a 
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided 
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify 
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0623 in the subject line on the first 
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must 
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before 
February 3, 2020. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections 
and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the 
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of 
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for 
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential 
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without 
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing 
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0623, by one of 
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit 
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand 
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the 
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional 
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more 
information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance

    In the Federal Register of December 21, 2018 (83 FR 65660) (FRL-
9985-67), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP 
8E8692) by IR-4, IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State 
University of New Jersey, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, 
Princeton, NJ 08540. The petition requested that 40 CFR part 180 be 
amended by establishing tolerances for residues of the propamocarb 
(propyl N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]carbamate in or on the following raw 
agricultural commodities: Guava at 0.05 parts per million (ppm); 
starfruit at 0.05 ppm; leafy greens subgroup 4-16A at 150 ppm; 
vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C at 0.30 ppm; and vegetable, 
fruiting, group 8-10 at 4.0 ppm. The petition also requested to amend 
40 CFR 180.499 by removing the established tolerances for the residues 
of propamocarb in or on lettuce, head at 50 ppm; lettuce, leaf at 90 
ppm; potato at 0.30 ppm; and vegetable, fruiting, group 8 at 2.0 ppm. 
That document referenced a summary of the petition prepared by Bayer 
CropScience, the registrant, which is available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no comments received in response to the 
notice of filing.
    EPA is establishing tolerances that vary slightly from what was 
requested to be consistent with Organization for Economic Cooperation 
and Development (OECD) Rounding Class Practice.

III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish a 
tolerance (the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a 
food) only if EPA

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determines that the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of 
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 
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. . . .''
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors 
specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), 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 for propamocarb including exposure 
resulting from the tolerances established by this action. EPA's 
assessment of exposures and risks associated with propamocarb 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.
    Although propamocarb is a carbamate fungicide, it doesn not inhibit 
cholinesterase like many other carbamate pesticides, such as N-methyl 
carbamates. Neurotoxic effects include decreased motor activity 
following acute exposure and vacuolization of the choroid plexus 
(ventricles of the brain which produce cerebral spinal fluid) following 
subchronic and chronic durations. Other effects observed are indicative 
of toxicity to the digestive and gastro-intestinal (GI) tracts in dogs 
(chronic erosive gastritis, vacuolization of the salivary gland and 
stomach), and the eye (hyporeflectivity of the fundus, retinal 
degeneration, and vacuolization of the retinal gland). In all species, 
decreased body weights, body-weight gains, and food consumption were 
observed following subchronic and chronic exposure.
    Effects in the route-specific dermal and inhalation studies were 
primarily portal-of-entry effects. Dermal exposure caused dermal 
irritation in rats and rabbits at relatively high doses (greater than 
500 mg/kg/day). Inhalation exposure caused labored breathing and the 
appearance of red material around the nose. Systemic effects were 
observed following inhalation exposure at similar doses that caused 
portal-of-entry effects; these included kidney cysts and changes in 
hematological parameters.
    There was no evidence of increased quantitative pre- or postnatal 
susceptibility in the toxicity database for propamocarb-HCl in rats or 
rabbits. There was an increased qualitative susceptibility for 
propamocarb-HCl in rats. In the developmental rat studies, fetal 
effects included increased death, increased incidences of minor 
skeletal anomalies, increased incidences of small fetus, inter-atrial 
septal defects, and hemorrhage in the ears, upper GI tract, and 
nasopharynx/sinuses. Maternal effects consisted of decreased absolute 
body-weights, food consumption, post-implantation loss, and mortality. 
In rabbits there was an increased incidence of post-implantation loss 
in one of the two available studies, and no fetal effects in the second 
study. In the rat 2-generation reproduction studies, offspring effects 
consisted of decreased weights in both studies, as well as death, 
decreased viability and lactation indices and litter size at the limit 
dose (1,000 mg/kg/day) in one study. Parental effects were consistent 
with those previously described for adults. Reproductive effects 
consisted of increased vacuolization and decreased weight of the 
epididymides, decreased sperm counts and motility, and abnormal sperm 
morphology.
    The Agency has classified propamocarb-HCl as ``not likely to be 
carcinogenic to humans'' by all routes of exposure based upon lack of 
evidence of carcinogenicity in rats and mice.
    Specific information on the studies received and the nature of the 
adverse effects caused by propamocarb as well as the no-observed-
adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-
level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in the document titled ``Propamocarb Hydrochloride 
(HCl). Human Health Risk Assessment for Proposed Uses on Leafy Green 
Subgroup 4-16A, Guava, and Starfruit; and Crop Conversions for Fruiting 
Vegetable Group 8 to Crop Group 8-10, and Potato to Subgroup 1C 
(Tuberous and Corm Vegetables Subgroup)'' on pages 28-33 in docket ID 
number EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0623.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA 
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of 
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the 
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no 
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for 
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed 
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to 
determine the dose at which no adverse effects are observed (the NOAEL) 
and the lowest dose at which adverse effects of concern are identified 
(the LOAEL). Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with 
the POD to calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a 
population-adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe 
margin of exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes 
that any amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the 
Agency estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of 
the adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the 
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete 
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/assessing-human-health-risk-pesticide.
    A summary of the toxicological endpoints for propamocarb used for 
human risk assessment is discussed in Unit III.B. of the final rule 
published in the Federal Register of February 7, 2017 (82 FR 9519) 
(FRL-9957-68).

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary 
exposure to propamocarb, EPA considered exposure under the petitioned-
for tolerances as well as all existing propamocarb tolerances in 40 CFR 
180.499. EPA assessed dietary exposures from propamocarb in food as 
follows:
    i. Acute exposure. Quantitative acute dietary exposure and risk 
assessments are performed for a food-use pesticide, if a toxicological 
study has indicated the possibility of an effect of concern occurring 
as a result of a 1-day or single exposure.
    Such effects were identified for propamocarb. In estimating acute 
dietary exposure, EPA used food consumption information from the

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2003-2008 National 
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, What We Eat in America, 
(NHANES/WWEIA). As to residue levels in food, EPA used tolerance-level 
residues and assumed 100 percent crop treated (PCT) for all 
commodities.
    ii. Chronic exposure. In conducting the chronic dietary exposure 
assessment, EPA used the food consumption data from the USDA 2003-2008 
NHANES/WWEIA. As to residue levels in food, EPA used tolerance-level 
residues and assumed 100 PCT for all commodities.
    iii. Cancer. Based on the data summarized in Unit III.A., EPA has 
concluded that propamocarb does not pose a cancer risk to humans. 
Therefore, a dietary exposure assessment for the purpose of assessing 
cancer risk is unnecessary.
    iv. Anticipated residue and PCT information. EPA did not use 
anticipated residue or PCT information in the dietary assessment for 
propamocarb. Tolerance level residues and 100 PCT were assumed for all 
food commodities.
    2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. The Agency used screening 
level water exposure models in the dietary exposure analysis and risk 
assessment for propamocarb in drinking water. These simulation models 
take into account data on the physical, chemical, and fate/transport 
characteristics of propamocarb. Further information regarding EPA 
drinking water models used in pesticide exposure assessment can be 
found at http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-science-and-assessing-pesticide-risks/about-water-exposure-models-used-pesticide.
    Based on the Surface Water Concentration Calculator (SWCC) and 
Pesticide Root Zone Model Ground Water (PRZM GW), the estimated 
drinking water concentrations (EDWCs) of propamocarb for acute 
exposures are 4,860 parts per billion (ppb) for surface water and 73 
ppb for ground water. The EDWCs of propamocarb for chronic exposures 
are 385 ppb for surface water and 70 ppb for ground water.
    Modeled estimates of drinking water concentrations were directly 
entered into the dietary exposure model. For the acute dietary risk 
assessment, the water concentration value of 4,860 ppb was used to 
assess the contribution to drinking water. For the chronic dietary risk 
assessment, the water concentration of value 385 ppb was used to assess 
the contribution to drinking water.
    3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is 
used in this document to refer to nonoccupational, non-dietary exposure 
(e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control, 
termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets). Propamocarb is 
registered for use on golf course turf, which may result in dermal 
post-application exposures. No dermal hazard was identified in the 
toxicity database, so there is no need to conduct a quantitative 
residential exposure assessment.
    4. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of 
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when 
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the 
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative 
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances 
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.''
    Unlike other pesticides for which EPA has followed a cumulative 
risk approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, EPA has not made 
a common mechanism of toxicity finding as to propamocarb-HCl and any 
other substances and propamocarb-HCl does not appear to produce a toxic 
metabolite produced by other substances. Although a carbamate, 
propamocarb-HCl is not an N-methyl carbamate and does not cause 
cholinesterase inhibition. Thus, it was not included in the N-methyl 
carbamate cumulative risk assessment. For the purposes of this action, 
therefore, EPA has not assumed that propamocarb-HCl has a common 
mechanism of toxicity with other substances.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA 
shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) margin of safety for infants 
and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal 
and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the database on toxicity 
and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a 
different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This 
additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the FQPA Safety 
Factor (SF). In applying this provision, EPA either retains the default 
value of 10X, or uses a different additional safety factor when 
reliable data available to EPA support the choice of a different 
factor.
    2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. There was no evidence of 
increased quantitative pre- or postnatal susceptibility in the toxicity 
database for propamocarb-HCl in rats or rabbits. There was an increased 
qualitative susceptibility for propamocarb-HCl in rats. In the 
developmental rat studies, fetal effects included increased death, 
increased incidences of minor skeletal anomalies, increased incidences 
of small fetus, inter-atrial septal defects, and hemorrhage in the 
ears, upper GI tract, and nasopharynx/sinuses. Maternal effects 
consisted of decreased absolute body-weights, food consumption, post-
implantation loss, and mortality. In rabbits there was an increased 
incidence of post-implantation loss in one of the two available 
studies, and no fetal effects in the second study. In the rat 2-
generation reproduction studies, offspring effects consisted of 
decreased weights in both studies, as well as death, decreased 
viability and lactation indices and litter size at the limit dose 
(1,000 mg/kg/day) in one study. Parental effects were consistent with 
those previously described for adults. Reproductive effects consisted 
of increased vacuolization and decreased weight of the epididymides, 
decreased sperm counts and motility, and abnormal sperm morphology.
    3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show the 
safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the 
FQPA SF were reduced to 1X. That decision is based on the following 
findings:
    i. The toxicity database for propamocarb is complete.
    ii. There are two guidelines acute neurotoxicity (ACN) and two 
subchronic neurotoxicity (SCN) studies for propamocarb-HCl. There was 
evidence of neurotoxicity (decreased motor activity and vacuolization 
of the choroid plexus) in several studies following propamocarb-HCl 
exposure, including the ACN and SCN studies; however, concern is low 
since the effects are well-characterized with clear NOAEL/LOAEL values 
and the selected endpoints are protective of the observed effects.
    iii. There is no evidence of increased quantitative pre- or post-
natal susceptibility following exposure to propamocarb-HCl. There is 
evidence of increased qualitative susceptibility in one of the rat 
studies in the database; however, concern for these effects is low 
because: (1) The effects are well characterized, (2) clear NOAELs were 
established, (3) the endpoints selected are protective of these 
effects, and (4) the effects were seen in the presence of maternal/
parental toxicity.
    iv. There are no residual uncertainties identified in the exposure 
databases. The dietary food exposure assessments were performed based 
on 100 PCT and tolerance-level residues. EPA made conservative 
(protective) assumptions in the ground and surface water modeling

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used to assess exposure to propamocarb in drinking water. These 
assessments will not underestimate the exposure and risks posed by 
propamocarb.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide 
exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the 
acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA 
calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the 
estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term 
risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water, 
and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an 
adequate MOE exists.
    1. Acute risk. Using the exposure assumptions discussed in this 
unit for acute exposure, the acute dietary exposure from food and water 
to propamocarb will occupy 42% of the aPAD for all infants, the 
population group receiving the greatest exposure.
    2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this 
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to 
propamocarb from food and water will utilize 53% of the cPAD for 
females 13 to 49 years old, the population group receiving the greatest 
exposure. Based on the explanation in Unit III.C.3., regarding 
residential use patterns, chronic residential exposure to residues of 
propamocarb is not expected.
    3. Short- and Intermediate-term risk. Short- and intermediate-term 
aggregate exposure takes into account short- and intermediate-term 
residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food and water 
(considered to be a background exposure level).
    A short- and intermediate-term oral adverse effect was identified; 
however, propamocarb is not registered for any use patterns that would 
result in either short- or intermediate-term oral residential exposure. 
Short- and intermediate-term risk is assessed based on short- and 
intermediate-term residential exposure plus chronic dietary exposure. 
Because there is no short- or intermediate-term oral residential 
exposure and chronic dietary exposure has already been assessed under 
the appropriately protective cPAD (which is at least as protective as 
the POD used to assess short- or intermediate-term risk), no further 
assessment of short- or intermediate-term risk is necessary, and EPA 
relies on the chronic dietary risk assessment for evaluating short- and 
intermediate-term risk for propamocarb.
    5. Aggregate cancer risk for U.S. population. Based on the lack of 
evidence of carcinogenicity in two adequate rodent carcinogenicity 
studies, propamocarb is not expected to pose a cancer risk to humans.
    6. Determination of safety. Based on these risk assessments, EPA 
concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result 
to the general population, or to infants and children from aggregate 
exposure to propamocarb residues.

IV. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    An adequate gas chromatography/nitrogen-phosphorus detection (GC/
NPD) method is available for enforcing the proposed tolerances. The 
method has undergone a successful independent laboratory validation and 
petition method validation and is currently listed in the Pesticide 
Analytical Manual (PAM) Vol. II.

B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S. 
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent 
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA 
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established 
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA 
section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations 
Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food 
standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety 
standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United 
States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from 
a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain 
the reasons for departing from the Codex level.
    Codex does not have maximum residue limits (MRLs) for guava and 
starfruit so harmonization is not an issue.
    Codex does have MRLs for leaf and head lettuce at 100 ppm which is 
different than the U.S. tolerance being established on the leafy greens 
subgroup 4-16A. EPA is not harmonizing the U.S. tolerance with the 
Codex MRL because based on available residue data and using the OECD 
MRL calculation procedure, the tolerance value should be 150 ppm. EPA 
uses the OECD MRL calculation procedure in order to ensure that the 
tolerance value is not underestimated.
    Codex has MRLs on eggplant at 0.3 ppm, bell pepper at 3 ppm and 
tomato at 2 ppm. The U.S. tolerance of 4 ppm on the fruiting vegetable 
group 8-10 is not harmonized with the Codex MRLs for the individual 
crops. Because EPA has data supporting the establishment of the crop 
groups and no data that indicate a need to establish separate 
individual commodities, the effect is that tolerances for individual 
commodities are not harmonized with Codex MRLs.
    Codex has a potato MRL established 0.3 ppm and is harmonized with 
the U.S. tolerance of 0.3 ppm on the tuberous and corm vegetable 
subgroup 1C.

V. Conclusion

    Therefore, tolerances are established for residues of propamocarb 
(propyl N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]carbamate in or on guava at 0.05 
ppm; leafy greens subgroup 4-16A at 150 ppm; starfruit at 0.05 ppm; 
vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10 at 4 ppm; and vegetable, tuberous and 
corm, subgroup 1C at 0.3 ppm.
    Additionally, the following tolerances are withdrawn from 40 CFR 
180.499 as unnecessary due to the newly established tolerances: 
Lettuce, head at 50 ppm; lettuce, leaf at 90 ppm; potato at 0.30 ppm; 
and vegetable, fruiting, group 8 at 2.0 ppm.

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes tolerances under FFDCA section 408(d) 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 action has been 
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not 
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning 
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or 
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled 
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety 
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), nor is it considered a 
regulatory action under Executive Order 13771, entitled ``Reducing 
Regulations and Controlling Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, February 3, 
2017). This action does not contain any information collections subject 
to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), nor does it require any special considerations under 
Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income

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Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis 
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerances 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.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food 
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this 
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and 
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions 
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that 
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or 
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government 
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between 
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has 
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR 
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled 
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR 
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this 
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded 
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    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 (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), 
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 
the rule in the Federal Register. This action 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.

    Dated: October 25, 2019.
Daniel Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.


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2. In Sec.  180.499(a):
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a. Remove ``the following table'' and ``the following tolerance 
levels'' and add ``table 1 to this paragraph (a)'' and ``the tolerance 
levels in table 1 to this paragraph (a)'' in their places, 
respectively; and
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b. Revise the table.
    The revision reads as follows:


Sec.  180.499  Propamocarb; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
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                                                               Parts per
                          Commodity                             million
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Guava.......................................................        0.05
Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A.................................         150
Starfruit...................................................        0.05
Tomato, paste...............................................         5.0
Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9................................         1.5
Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10.............................           4
Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C...................         0.3
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[FR Doc. 2019-26130 Filed 12-4-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


