[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47167-47177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16165]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0766; FRL-9982-01-OCSPP]
RIN 2070-ZA16


Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions 
for Certain Pesticides (FY22Q4)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to implement several tolerance actions under 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency 
determined were necessary or appropriate during the registration review 
conducted under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
(FIFRA) for the pesticide active ingredients identified in this 
document. During registration review, EPA reviews all aspects of a 
pesticide case, including existing tolerances, to ensure that the 
pesticide continues to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA. 
The pesticide actions addressed in this rulemaking are identified in 
Unit I.B. and discussed in detail in Unit III. of this document.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 3, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification 
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0766, through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information 
you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other 
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional 
instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more 
information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Moana Appleyard, Pesticide Re-
Evaluation Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 
DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-2220; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Executive Summary

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. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is proposing several tolerance actions that the Agency 
previously determined were necessary or appropriate during the 
registration review for the identified pesticide active ingredients. 
During registration review, EPA reviews all aspects of a pesticide 
case, including existing tolerances, to ensure that the pesticide 
continues to meet the standard for registration in accordance with the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 
136 et seq., and that the pesticide's tolerances meet the safety 
standard of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFCCA), 21 U.S.C. 
346a.
    Specifically, EPA is proposing to:
     Modify tolerance expressions for ametryn, benfluralin, 
bensulfuron-methyl, bentazon, chlorpropham, diclosulam, esfenvalerate, 
ethoxyquin, hydramethylnon (pyrimidinone), imazaquin, phenmedipham, 
pyrithiobac-sodium, tefluthrin, and uniconazole-P;
     Modify commodity definitions for bispyribac-sodium, 
imazaquin, and uniconazole-P;
     Update crop groups for fenpropathrin and quinoxyfen;

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     Remove expired tolerances for ametryn; and
     Revoke tolerances that are no longer needed for 
bensulfuron-methyl and chlorpropham.
    Although it may not have been identified in the registration review 
of a particular pesticide, this rule also includes proposals to reflect 
the Agency's 2019 adoption of the Organization of Economic Cooperation 
and Development (OECD) Rounding Class Practice. Where applicable, these 
adjustments are proposed for specific pesticides as discussed in Unit 
III. of this document.

C. What is EPA's authority for taking this action?

    Pursuant to its authority under the FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a, EPA is 
proposing the tolerance actions in this rulemaking that the Agency 
previously determined were necessary or appropriate during the 
registration review conducted under FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.
    FFDCA section 408(b) authorizes EPA to establish a tolerance, if 
the Agency determines that a tolerance is safe; FFDCA section 408(c) 
authorizes EPA to establish an exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance if the Agency determines that the exemption is safe. See 21 
U.S.C. 346a(b) and (c). If EPA determines that a tolerance or exemption 
is not safe, EPA must modify or revoke that tolerance or exemption. Id. 
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.'' 21 
U.S.C. 346a(b)(2)(A)(ii), (c)(2)(A)(ii). This includes exposure through 
drinking water and in residential settings but does not include 
occupational exposure. FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(C) requires EPA to give 
special consideration to the 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[s.]'' 21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(2)(C). In addition, FFDCA section 
408(b)(2)(D) contains several factors EPA must consider when making 
determinations about establishing, modifying, or revoking tolerances. 
21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(2)(D). FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B) requires that EPA, 
when making determinations about exemptions, to take into account, 
among other things, the considerations set forth in FFDCA section 
408(b)(2)(C) and (D). 21 U.S.C. 346a(c)(2)(B).
    FFDCA section 408(e), 21 U.S.C. 346a(e), authorizes EPA to 
establish, modify, or revoke tolerances or exemptions from the 
requirement of a tolerance on its own initiative. Prior to issuing the 
final regulation, FFDCA section 408(e)(2) requires EPA to issue a 
notice of proposed rulemaking for a 60-day public comment period, 
unless the Administrator for good cause finds that it would be in the 
public interest to have a shorter period and states the reasons in the 
rulemaking.
    Furthermore, when establishing tolerances or exemptions from the 
requirement of a tolerance, FFDCA sections 408(b)(3) and (c)(3) require 
that there be a practical method for detecting and measuring pesticide 
chemical residue levels in or on food, unless in the case of 
exemptions, EPA determines that such method is not needed and states 
the reasons therefor in the rulemaking. 21 U.S.C. 346a(b) and (c).
    Under FIFRA section 3(g), 7 U.S.C. 136a(g), EPA is required to 
periodically review all registered pesticides and determine if those 
pesticides continue to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA. 
See also 40 CFR 155.40(a). Consistent with its obligations under FIFRA 
section 3(g) and FFDCA section 408, EPA has reviewed the available 
scientific data and other relevant information and determined it is 
appropriate to take the tolerance actions being proposed in this 
rulemaking.

D. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through 
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the 
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or 
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as 
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the 
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one 
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as 
CBI, you must submit a copy of the comment that does not contain the 
information claimed as CBI for inclusion in the public docket. 
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with 
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting 
your comments, see the commenting tips at https://www.regulations.gov/faq.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental 
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group, 
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development, 
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and 
policies.

E. What can I do if I want the Agency to maintain a tolerance that the 
Agency proposes to revoke?

    During the 60-day public comment period for this proposed rule, any 
person can state an interest in retaining a tolerance proposed for 
revocation. If EPA receives such a comment within the 60-day period, 
EPA will not proceed to revoke the tolerance immediately. However, EPA 
will take steps to ensure the submission of any needed supporting data 
and will issue an order in the Federal Register under FFDCA section 
408(f), if needed. The order would specify data needed and the 
timeframes for submission of the data and would require that within 90 
days some person or persons notify EPA that they will submit the data. 
If the data are not submitted as required in the order, EPA will take 
appropriate action under FFDCA.

II. Background

A. What is a tolerance?

    A ``tolerance'' represents the maximum level for residues of 
pesticide chemicals legally allowed in or on food, which includes raw 
agricultural commodities and processed foods and feed for animals. 
Under the FFDCA, residues of a pesticide chemical that are not covered 
by a tolerance or exemption from the requirement of a tolerance are 
considered unsafe. See 21 U.S.C. 346a(a)(1). Foods containing unsafe 
residues are deemed adulterated and may not be distributed in 
interstate commerce. See 21 U.S.C. 331(a), 342(a)(2)(B). Consequently, 
for a food-use pesticide (i.e., a pesticide use that is likely to 
result in residues in or on food) to be sold and distributed, the 
pesticide must not only have appropriate tolerances or exemptions under 
the FFDCA, but also must be registered under FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136 et 
seq. Food-use pesticides not registered in the United States must have 
tolerances or exemptions in order for commodities treated with those 
pesticides to be imported into the United States. For additional 
information about tolerances, go to https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-tolerances/about-pesticide-tolerances.

B. Why does EPA consider the Codex MRLs?

    When establishing a tolerance for residues of a pesticide, EPA must

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determine whether the Codex Alimentarius Commission has established a 
Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for that pesticide. See 21 U.S.C. 
346a(b)(4). As part of registration review, EPA identifies 
opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for each pesticide-crop 
combination.

C. What is pesticide registration review?

    EPA periodically reviews existing registered pesticides to ensure 
they can continue to be used without unreasonable adverse effects on 
human health or the environment. The registration review program is 
intended to make sure that, as the ability to assess risk evolves and 
as policies and practices change, all registered pesticides continue to 
meet the FIFRA registration standard of no unreasonable adverse 
effects. As part of the registration review of a pesticide, EPA also 
evaluates whether existing tolerances are safe, whether any changes to 
existing tolerances are necessary or appropriate, and whether any new 
tolerances are necessary to cover residues from registered pesticides. 
Additional information about pesticide registration review is available 
at https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation.

III. Proposed Tolerance Actions

    EPA is proposing to take the specific tolerance actions identified 
in this unit. Where appropriate, EPA has included the determination of 
safety for the pesticide actions being taken. These proposed tolerance 
changes are discussed in detail in the human health risk assessments 
conducted to support the registration review of each specific pesticide 
active ingredient or registration review case. In addition, these 
proposed tolerance changes are summarized in both the Proposed Interim 
Decision (PID), and in the Interim Decision (ID) for each pesticide 
active ingredient or registration review case. These documents can be 
found in the public docket that has been opened for each pesticide, 
which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov, using the 
docket ID number listed in the heading of each pesticide active 
ingredient included in this proposed action. To locate the relevant 
supporting documents, enter the specific docket ID number in the search 
box at https://www.regulations.gov.

A. Ametryn, Case 2010 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0249).

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
ametryn in 40 CFR 180.258 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of ametryn not specifically mentioned; 
and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to be 
determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues in or on the commodities listed in the 
regulation.
    In addition, as a housekeeping measure, EPA is proposing to remove 
from the regulation the listing of tolerances for residues of ametryn 
in or on banana; corn, sweet, forage; corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with 
husks removed; and corn, sweet, stover, because these tolerances 
expired on June 16, 2010.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
ametryn, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to ametryn residues. Thus, EPA has determined that 
the tolerances for residues of ametryn are safe. Adequate enforcement 
methodology as described in the supporting documents is available to 
enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see Ametryn--
Preliminary Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration Review, which 
can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the heading of 
this unit.

B. Benfluralin, Case 2030 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0931)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
benfluralin in 40 CFR 180.208 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of benfluralin, including its 
metabolites and degradates in or on the commodities not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues in or on the commodities listed in the 
regulation.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
benfluralin, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to benfluralin residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of benfluralin are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
details, see Benfluralin: Human Health Draft Risk Assessment for 
Registration Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number 
listed in the heading of this unit.

C. Bensulfuron-methyl, Case 7216 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0663)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
bensulfuron-methyl in 40 CFR 180.445 to describe more clearly the scope 
or coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of bensulfuron-methyl not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues in or on the commodities listed in the 
regulation.
    Additionally, EPA is proposing to clarify the spelling of the 
chemical name with a hyphen between bensulfuron and methyl.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
bensulfuron-methyl, taking into consideration all reliable data on 
toxicity and exposure, including for

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infants and children. Based on the supporting risk assessments and 
registration review documents, which demonstrate that the aggregate 
exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA concludes there is 
a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the general 
population, or specifically to infants and children, from aggregate 
exposure to bensulfuron-methyl residues. Thus, EPA has determined that 
the tolerances for residues of bensulfuron-methyl are safe. Adequate 
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is 
available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see 
Bensulfuron-methyl. Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration 
Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the 
heading of this unit.

D. Bentazon, Case 0182 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0117)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expressions for 
bentazon in 40 CFR 180.355 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances for raw agricultural commodities and for 
livestock commodities and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expressions will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(1), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of bentazon not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expressions. The revisions to the tolerance expressions do 
not substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues in or on the commodities listed in the 
regulation.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
bentazon, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to bentazon residues. Thus, EPA has determined that 
the tolerances for residues of bentazon are safe. Adequate enforcement 
methodology as described in the supporting documents is available to 
enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see Sodium 
Bentazon--Preliminary Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration 
Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the 
heading of this unit.

E. Bispyribac-sodium, Case 7258 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0074)

    EPA is proposing to modify the commodity definition in 40 CFR 
180.577 for ``Fish, freshwater'' to the correct definition of ``Fish, 
freshwater, finfish.'' This revision will help facilitate efficient 
commodity searches and does not substantively change the tolerance or, 
in any way, modify the permissible level of residues in or on the 
commodity listed in the regulation.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
bispyribac-sodium, taking into consideration all reliable data on 
toxicity and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to bispyribac-sodium residues. Thus, 
EPA has determined that the tolerances for residues of bispyribac-
sodium are safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the 
supporting documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. 
For further details, see Bispyribac-sodium. Draft Human Health Risk 
Assessment for Registration Review, which can be accessed using the 
docket ID number listed in the heading of this unit.

F. Chlorpropham, Case 0271 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0923)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expressions for 
chlorpropham in 40 CFR 180.181 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances for raw agricultural commodities and 
livestock commodities and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expressions will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(1), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of chlorpropham not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expressions. The revisions to the tolerance expressions do 
not substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues in or on the commodities listed in the 
regulation.
    EPA is proposing to revoke tolerances in 40 CFR 180.181 for 
residues of chlorpropham in or on hog, fat; hog, kidney; hog, meat; and 
hog, meat byproducts except kidney, which are no longer needed because 
potatoes and potato, wet peel are no longer hog feed items.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
chlorpropham, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to chlorpropham residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of chlorpropham are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
details, see Chlorpropham. Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for 
Registration Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number 
listed in the heading of this unit.

G. Diclosulam, Case 7249 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0285)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
diclosulam in 40 CFR 180.543 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify (1) that, as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance 
covers metabolites and degradates of diclosulam not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) that compliance with the specified tolerance levels 
is to be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in 
the tolerance expression. The revision to the tolerance expression does 
not substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
diclosulam, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA

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concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to diclosulam residues. Thus, EPA has determined 
that the tolerances for residues of diclosulam are safe. Adequate 
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is 
available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see 
Diclosulam. Human Health Assessment Scoping Document and Preliminary 
Human Health Risk Assessment in Support of Registration Review, which 
can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the heading of 
this unit.

H. Esfenvalerate, Case 7406 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0301)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expressions for 
esfenvalerate in 40 CFR 180.533 for metabolites and degradates of 
general food commodities, raw agricultural food commodities, and for 
tolerances with regional registrations, to describe more clearly the 
scope or coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring 
compliance. Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance 
expression will clarify (1) that, as provided in FFDCA section 
408(a)(3), the tolerance covers metabolites and degradates of 
esfenvalerate not specifically mentioned; and (2) that compliance with 
the specified tolerance levels is to be determined by measuring the 
specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance expression. The revisions 
to the tolerance expressions do not substantively change the tolerance 
or, in any way, modify the permissible level of residues permitted by 
the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
esfenvalerate, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to esfenvalerate residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of esfenvalerate are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
details, see Esfenvalerate. Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for 
Registration Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number 
listed in the heading of this unit.

I. Ethoxyquin, Case 0003 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0780)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
ethoxyquin in 40 CFR 180.178 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify (1) that, as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance 
covers metabolites and degradates of ethoxyquin not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) that compliance with the specified tolerance levels 
is to be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in 
the tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do 
not substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
ethoxyquin, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to ethoxyquin residues. Thus, EPA has determined 
that the tolerances for residues of ethoxyquin are safe. Adequate 
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is 
available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see 
Ethoxyquin: Draft Human Health Risk Assessment in Support of 
Registration Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number 
listed in the heading of this unit.

J. Fenpropathrin, Case 7601 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0422)

    EPA is proposing to update the existing crop groups in 40 CFR 
180.466 for ``fruit, stone, Crop Group 12, except cherry'' to the 
updated subgroups for peach and plum and cherry and for ``nut, tree 
crop group 14'' to the updated crop group 14-12. 40 CFR 180.40(j) 
states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend tolerances for crop 
groups that have been superseded by revised crop groups to conform the 
pre-existing crop group to the revised crop group (40 CFR 180.41).''
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
fenpropathrin, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to fenpropathrin residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of fenpropathrin are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
details, see Fenpropathrin. Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for 
Registration Review and the Fenpropathrin Interim Registration Review 
Decision, which can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in 
the heading of this unit.

K. Hydramethylnon (Pyrimidinone), Case 2585 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-
2012-0869)

    EPA is proposing to add the chemical name ``(Pyrimidinone)'' in the 
title in 40 CFR 180.395 to more accurately reflect the chemical covered 
by the tolerances in that section.
    EPA is also proposing to revise the current tolerance expression 
for hydramethylnon to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of 
the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with 
EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will clarify (1) that, as 
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance covers metabolites 
and degradates of hydramethylnon not specifically mentioned; and (2) 
that compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to be determined 
by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance 
expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
hydramethylnon, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to hydramethylnon residues.

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Thus, EPA has determined that the tolerances for residues of 
hydramethylnon are safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described 
in the supporting documents is available to enforce the tolerance 
expression. For further details, see Hydramethylnon. Draft Human Health 
Risk Assessment for Registration Review, and Hydramethylnon. Addendum 
to Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration Review, which 
can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the heading of 
this unit.

L. Imazaquin, Case 7204 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0224)

    EPA is proposing to revise the chemical name to add ``Imazaquin'' 
to the title for 40 CFR 180.426. EPA is also proposing to revise the 
current tolerance expression in to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify (1) that, as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance 
covers metabolites and degradates of imazaquin not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) that compliance with the specified tolerance levels 
is to be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in 
the tolerance expression. In addition, EPA is proposing to add a table 
to paragraph (a)(1) and to update the commodity definition from 
``Soybean'' to ``Soybean, seed.'' The revisions to the tolerance 
expression and commodity definition for soybean do not substantively 
change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the permissible level of 
residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
imazaquin, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to imazaquin residues. Thus, EPA has determined that 
the tolerances for residues of imazaquin are safe. Adequate enforcement 
methodology as described in the supporting documents is available to 
enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see Imazaquin: 
Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration Review, which can 
be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the heading of this 
unit.

M. Phenmedipham, Case 0277 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0546)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
phenmedipham in 40 CFR 180.278 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances 
cover metabolites and degradates of phenmedipham not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revision to the tolerance expression does not 
substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
phenmedipham, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to phenmedipham residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of phenmedipham are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
details, see Phenmedipham Scoping Document and Draft Human Health Risk 
Assessment in Support of Registration Review, which can be accessed 
using the docket ID number listed in the heading of this unit.

N. Pyrithiobac-sodium, Case 7239 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0661)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
pyrithiobac-sodium to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of 
the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with 
EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will clarify that (1) as 
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites 
and degradates of pyrithiobac-sodium not specifically mentioned; and 
(2) that compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to be 
determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances. EPA is also 
proposing to add a hyphen in the chemical name used in the heading in 
40 CFR 180.487, to read ``pyrithiobac-sodium.''
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
pyrithiobac-sodium, taking into consideration all reliable data on 
toxicity and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to pyrithiobac-sodium residues. Thus, 
EPA has determined that the tolerances for residues of pyrithiobac-
sodium are safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the 
supporting documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. 
For further details, see Pyrithiobac-Sodium: Human Health Draft Risk 
Assessment for Registration Review, which can be accessed using the 
docket ID number listed in the heading of this unit.

O. Quinoxyfen, Case 7037 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0771)

    EPA is proposing to convert existing crop group tolerances for 
residues of quinoxyfen in 40 CFR 180.588 to updated crop group 
tolerances. EPA is proposing to convert the existing crop group 
``Fruit, stone, group 12'' to the updated crop group ``Fruit, stone, 
group 12-12''. This conversion would modify existing tolerances for 
commodities in that crop group and establish new tolerances for 
commodities in the updated crop group. 40 CFR 180.40(j) states that 
``At appropriate times, EPA will amend tolerances for crop groups that 
have been superseded by revised crop groups to conform the pre-existing 
crop group to the revised crop group.'' EPA has indicated in updates to 
its crop group rulemakings that registration review is one of those 
appropriate times. See, e.g., Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V, 85 FR 
70976, 70982 (Nov. 6, 2020). As part of registration review, EPA 
identified tolerances for residues of quinoxyfen in or on commodities 
in crop groups that have been updated since those tolerances were 
initially

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established. In addition, as indicated above, EPA is removing the 
trailing zero from the current ``Fruit, stone, group 12'' tolerance, so 
that it will be 0.7 ppm, to be consistent with the OECD Rounding Class 
Practice.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
quinoxyfen, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to quinoxyfen residues. Thus, EPA has determined 
that the tolerances for residues of quinoxyfen are safe. Adequate 
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is 
available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see 
Quinoxyfen. Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for Registration Review, 
which can be accessed using the docket ID number listed in the heading 
of this unit.

P. Tefluthrin, Case 7409 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0501)

    EPA is proposing to revise the current tolerance expression for 
tefluthrin in 40 CFR 180.440 to describe more clearly the scope or 
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. 
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression will 
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance 
covers metabolites and degradates of tefluthrin not specifically 
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to 
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression do not 
substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the 
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
tefluthrin, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity and 
exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the supporting 
risk assessments and registration review documents, which demonstrate 
that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of concern, EPA 
concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to 
the general population, or specifically to infants and children, from 
aggregate exposure to tefluthrin residues. Thus, EPA has determined 
that the tolerances for residues of tefluthrin are safe. Adequate 
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is 
available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further details, see 
Tefluthrin. Revised Human Health Risk Assessment, which can be accessed 
using the docket ID number listed in the heading of this unit.

Q. Uniconazole-P, Case 7007 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0729)

    The Agency is proposing to revise the tolerance expression for 
uniconazole-P to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of the 
tolerance and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with EPA 
policy, the revised tolerance expression will clarify that (1) as 
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerance covers metabolites 
and degradates of uniconazole-P not specifically mentioned; and (2) in 
40 CFR 180.643 compliance with the specified tolerance level is to be 
determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the 
tolerance expression. The Agency is also proposing to convert the 
existing crop group tolerance for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8'' to 
the updated crop group tolerance for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-
10.'' The tolerance level of 0.01 ppm would remain the same. 40 CFR 
180.40(j) states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend tolerances 
for crop groups that have been superseded by revised crop groups to 
conform the pre-existing crop group to the revised crop group.'' EPA 
has indicated in updates to its crop group rulemakings that 
registration review is one of those appropriate times. See, e.g., 
Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V, (85 FR 70976, 70982) (Nov. 6, 2020). 
Additionally, EPA is proposing to clarify the chemical name in the 
title in 40 CFR 180.643 from ``Uniconazole'' to ``Uniconazole-P'' to 
more accurately reflect the chemical covered by the tolerances in that 
section.
    During registration review, EPA assessed the risks from exposure to 
uniconazole-P, taking into consideration all reliable data on toxicity 
and exposure, including for infants and children. Based on the 
supporting risk assessments and registration review documents, which 
demonstrate that the aggregate exposure is below the Agency's level of 
concern, EPA concludes there is a reasonable certainty that no harm 
will result to the general population, or specifically to infants and 
children, from aggregate exposure to uniconazole-P residues. Thus, EPA 
has determined that the tolerances for residues of uniconazole-P are 
safe. Adequate enforcement methodology as described in the supporting 
documents is available to enforce the tolerance expression. For further 
detail, see Uniconazole-P. Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for 
Registration Review, which can be accessed using the docket ID number 
listed in the heading of this unit.

IV. Proposed Effective Date

    EPA is proposing that these tolerance actions would become 
effective six months after the date of publication of the final rule in 
the Federal Register. EPA is proposing this effective date to allow a 
reasonable interval for producers in exporting members of the World 
Trade Organization's (WTO's) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures 
Agreement to adapt to the requirements of certain actions being taken 
in the final rule.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Additional information about these statutes and Executive Orders 
can be found at https://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive 
Order 13563: Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review

    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types 
of actions (e.g., the establishment and modification of a tolerance and 
tolerance revocations for which extraordinary circumstances do not 
exist) from review under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 
4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011). This exemption 
applies for the tolerance revocations in this proposed rule because the 
Agency knows of no extraordinary circumstances that warrant 
reconsideration of this exemption for those actions.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    This action does not impose an information collection burden under 
the PRA 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., because it does not contain any 
information collection activities (i.e., no recordkeeping, reporting or 
third-party disclosure requirements).

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that this action will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the RFA, 5 
U.S.C. 601 et seq. In making this determination, EPA concludes that the 
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this rule is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities 
subject to the requirements of this action and that the Agency is 
certifying that this rule will not have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities because the rule has no net 
burden on small entities subject to the rule.
    This takes into account an EPA analysis for tolerance 
establishments and modifications that published in the Federal Register 
of May 4, 1981 (46 FR 24950) (FRL-1809-5) and for tolerance revocations 
on December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66020) (FRL-5753-1). Furthermore, for the 
pesticides named in this proposed rule, the Agency knows of no 
extraordinary circumstances that exist as to the present proposed rule 
that would change EPA's previous analysis. Additionally, in a 
memorandum dated May 25, 2001, EPA determined that eight conditions 
must all be satisfied in order for an import tolerance or tolerance 
exemption revocation to adversely affect a significant number of small 
entity importers, and that there is a negligible joint probability of 
all eight conditions holding simultaneously with respect to any 
particular revocation. See Memorandum from Denise Keehner, Division 
Director, Biological and Economic Analysis Division, Office of 
Pesticide Programs to Public Docket concerning Tolerance Revocation 
Rulemaking, Proposed or Final, ``RFA/SBREFA Certification for Import 
Tolerance Revocation'', dated May 25, 2001, which is available in the 
docket. Any comments about the Agency's determination should be 
submitted to the EPA along with comments on the proposed rule and will 
be addressed prior to issuing a final rule.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain an unfunded mandate or impose an 
enforceable duty on any state, local or tribal government as described 
in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and will not significantly or uniquely 
affect small governments. Accordingly, this rule is not subject to the 
requirements of sections 202, 203, or 205 of UMRA.

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because it will 
not 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 proposed rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food 
handlers, and food retailers, not States.

F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian 
Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it will 
not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, 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.

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) 
as applying only to those regulatory actions that concern environmental 
health or safety risks that the EPA has reason to believe may 
disproportionately affect children, per the definition of ``covered 
regulatory action'' in section 2-202 of the Executive Order. This 
action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it is not 
economically significant as defined in Executive Order 12866 and 
because the EPA does not believe the environmental health or safety 
risks addressed by this action present a disproportionate risk to 
children. Chemical specific health and safety risk assessments for each 
chemical are discussed in section III. Proposed Tolerance Actions.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' as defined in 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it is not 
likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution 
or use of energy and has not otherwise been designated as a significant 
energy action by the Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs.

I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    This action does not involve technical standards that would require 
Agency consideration under NTTAA section 12(d), 15 U.S.C. 272.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental 
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    In accordance with Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 
1994) and Executive Order 14008 (86 FR 7619, January 27, 2021), EPA 
finds that this action will not result in disproportionately high and 
adverse human health, environmental, climate-related, or other 
cumulative impacts on disadvantaged communities.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 21, 2022.
Edward Messina,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, EPA is proposing to 
amend 40 CFR chapter I as follows:

PART 180--TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES 
IN FOOD

0
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

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

0
2. Amend Sec.  180.178 by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a);
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revision and addition read as follows:Sec.  180.178 Ethoxyquin; 
tolerances for residues.
    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of ethoxyquin, 
including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in 
table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance levels 
specified in table 1 is to be determined by measuring only ethoxyquin 
(1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline) in or on the commodity.

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
3. Amend Sec.  180.181 by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(1);
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)'';
0
c. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(2);
0
d. Adding the table heading ``Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)''; and
0
e. Removing the entries in table 2 for ``Hog, fat''; ``Hog, kidney''; 
``Hog, meat'', and ``Hog, meat byproducts except kidney''.

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    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.181   Chlorpropham; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. (1) Tolerances are established for residues of the 
plant regulator and herbicide chlorpropham, including its metabolites 
and degradates. Compliance with the tolerance levels is to be 
determined by measuring only chlorpropham (1-methylethyl N-(3- 
chlorophenyl)carbamate), in or on the following raw agricultural 
commodities:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)

* * * * *
    (2) Tolerances are established for residues of the plant regulator 
and herbicide chlorpropham, including its metabolites and degradates. 
Compliance with the tolerance levels is to be determined by measuring 
only the sum of chlorpropham (1-methylethyl N-(3- chlorophenyl) 
carbamate) and its metabolite 4'-hydroxychlorpropham-O-sulfonic acid, 
calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent of chlorpropham, in or on 
the following raw agricultural commodities:

Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)

* * * * *
0
4. Amend Sec.  180.208, by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.208   Benfluralin; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of 
benfluralin, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the 
commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be determined by measuring 
only benfluralin, N-butyl-N-ethyl-2,6-dinitro-4-
(trifluoromethyl)benzenamine.

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
5. Amend Sec.  180.258, by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a);
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''; and
0
c. Removing the expired tolerances in Table 1 for ``Banana''; ``Corn, 
sweet, forage'';
    ``Corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husks removed'', and ``Corn, 
sweet, stover''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.258   Ametryn; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the 
herbicide ametryn, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on 
the commodities listed in the following table 1 to paragraph (a). 
Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be 
determined by measuring only ametryn (N-ethyl-N '-(1-methylethyl)-6-
(methylthio)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine), in or on the following 
commodities:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
6. Amend Sec.  180.278, by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
b. Adding a table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.278   Phenmedipham; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for the residues of the 
herbicide phenmedipham, including its metabolites and degradates, in/on 
the commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified are to be determined by measuring only 
phenmedipham (3-methoxycarbonylaminophenyl-3-methylcarbanilate), in or 
on the commodities.

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
7. Amend Sec.  180.355, by:
0
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(1);
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)'';
0
c. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(2); and
0
d. Adding the table heading ``Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)''.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.355   Bentazon; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. (1) Tolerances are established for residues of 
bentazon, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the 
commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a)(1). Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be determined by measuring 
only the sum of bentazon (3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-
4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide) and its metabolites 6-hydroxy bentazon (6-
hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-
dioxide) and 8-hydroxy bentazon (8-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-
benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide), calculated as the 
stoichiometric equivalent of bentazon, in or on the following 
commodities:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)

* * * * *
    (2) Tolerances are established for residues of bentazon, including 
its metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in table 2 to 
this paragraph (a)(2). Compliance with the tolerance levels specified 
in table 2 is to be determined by measuring only the sum of bentazon 
(3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin- 4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide) and 
its metabolite 2-amino-N-isopropyl benzamide, calculated as the 
stoichiometric equivalent of bentazon, in or on the following 
commodities:

Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)

* * * * *
0
8. Amend Sec.  180.395, by:
0
a. Revising the heading;
0
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
c. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.395   Hydramethylnon (pyrimidinone); tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of 
hydramethylnon, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the 
commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified in Table 1 is to be determined by measuring 
only hydramethylnon, (tetrahydro-5,5-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone(3-(4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1-(2-(4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethenyl)-2-
propenylidene) hydrazone), in or on the commodity:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
9. Revise Sec.  180.426 to read as follows:


Sec.  180.426   Imazaquin 2-[4,5-Dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-
oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-quinoline carboxylic acid; tolerance for 
residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for the combined residues 
of the herbicide imazaquin, 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-
5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-quinoline carboxylic acid, including its 
metabolites and degradates in or on the commodities in table 1 to this 
paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in table 
1 is to be determined by measuring only imazaquin.

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                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Parts per
                       Commodity                             million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soybean, seed..........................................            0.05
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) [Reserved]
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10. Amend Sec.  180.440, by:
0
a. Revising introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.440   Tefluthrin; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the 
insecticide tefluthrin, including its metabolites and degradates, in or 
on the commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with 
the tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be determined by 
measuring only the sum of tefluthrin [(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-
methylphenyl)methyl (1R,3R)-rel-3-[(1Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-
propen-1-yl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and its metabolite 
(Z)-()-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-
dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, calculated as the stoichiometric 
equivalent of tefluthrin, in or on the commodity.

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
11. Amend Sec.  180.445, by:
0
a. Revising the heading;.
0
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
c. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.445   Bensulfuron-methyl; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of 
bensulfuron-methyl, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on 
the commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be determined by measuring 
only bensulfuron-methyl [methyl 2-[[[[[(4,6-dimethoxy-2-
pyrimidinyl)amino]*carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]methyl]benzoate].

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

* * * * *
0
12. In Sec.  180.466 amend the table in paragraph (a) by:
0
a. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''; and
0
a. Removing the entries for ``Cherry, sweet''; and ``Cherry, tart''.
0
b. Adding in alphabetical order the entry ``Cherry, subgroup 12-12A''.
0
c. Removing the entries for ``Fruit, stone, crop group 12, except 
cherry''; and ``Nut, tree, crop group 14''.
0
d. Adding in alphabetical order the entries for ``Nut, tree, crop group 
14-12''; ``Peach, subgroup 12-12B''; and ``Plum subgroup 12-12C''.
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.466   Fenpropathrin; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Parts per
                        Commodity                             million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                * * * * *
Cherry, subgroup 12-12A.................................               5
 
                                * * * * *
Nut, tree, crop group 14-12.............................            0.15
 
                                * * * * *
Peach, subgroup 12-12B..................................             1.4
 
                                * * * * *
Plum subgroup 12-12C....................................             1.4
 
                                * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
0
13. Amend Sec.  180.487, by:
0
a. Revising the heading.
0
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
0
c. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.487   Pyrithiobac-sodium; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the 
herbicide pyrithiobac-sodium, including its metabolites and degradates, 
in or on the commodities in table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance 
with the tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be determined by 
measuring only pyrithiobac-sodium (sodium 2-chloro-6-[(4,6-dimethoxy-2-
pyrimidinyl)thio]benzoate), in or on the following commodities:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

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a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(1);
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b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)'';
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c. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(2);
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d. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (c), and
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e. Adding the table heading ``Table 2 to Paragraph (c)''.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.533   Esfenvalerate; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. (1) Tolerances are established for the combined 
residues of the insecticide esfenvalerate, including its metabolites 
and degradates in or on food commodities in table 1 to this paragraph 
(a)(1). Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to 
be determined by measuring only the sum of esfenvalerate, (S)-cyano(3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl) 
benzeneacetate, its non-racemic isomer, (R)-cyano(3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(R)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl) 
benzeneacetate and its diastereomers (S)-cyano (3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-
(R)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl) benzeneacetate and (R)-cyano (3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl) 
benzeneacetate, expressed as the stoichiometric equivalent of 
esfenvalerate in or on food commodities as follows:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)

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    (2) A tolerance of 0.05 ppm on raw agricultural food commodities 
(other than those food commodities already covered by a higher 
tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) is established for the 
combined residues of the insecticide esfenvalerate. Compliance with the 
tolerance levels specified in table1 is to be determined by measuring 
only the sum of esfenvalerate, (S)-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-
chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl)benzeneacetate, its non-racemic isomer, 
(R)-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(R)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-
methylethyl)benzeneacetate and its diastereomers (S)-cyano(3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(R)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl)benzeneacetate 
and (R)-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-
methylethyl)benzeneacetate expressed as the stoichiometric equivalent 
of esfenvalerate, as a result of the use of esfenvalerate in food-
handling establishments.
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    (c) Tolerances with regional registrations. Tolerances with 
regional registration are established for the combined residues of the 
insecticide esfenvalerate. Compliance with the tolerance levels 
specified in table 2 is to be determined by measuring only the sum of 
esfenvalerate, (S)-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-chloro-[alpha]-
(1-methylethyl)benzeneacetate, its non-racemic isomer, (R)-cyano(3-

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phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(R)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-methylethyl)benzeneacetate 
and its diastereomers (S)-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(R)-4-chloro-
[alpha]-(1-methylethyl)benzeneacetate and (R)-cyano(3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl-(S)-4-chloro-[alpha]-(1-
methylethyl)benzeneacetate, expressed as the stoichiometric equivalent 
of esfenvalerate in or on food commodities as follows:

Table 2 to Paragraph (c)

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a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a); and
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b. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
    The revisions and addition read as follows:


Sec.  180.543   Diclosulam; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of diclosulam, 
including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in 
table 1 to this paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance levels 
specified in table 1 is to be determined by measuring only diclosulam 
[N-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-fluoro[l,2,4] triazolo[l,5-
c]pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide] in or on the following commodities:

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)

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16. Amend Sec.  180.577, by:
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a. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)''.
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b. Removing the entry in paragraph (a) for ``Fish, freshwater''; and
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c. Adding the entry for ``Fish, freshwater, finfish''.
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.577   Bispyribac-sodium; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
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                                                            Parts per
                       Commodity                             million
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Fish, freshwater, finfish..............................            0.01
 
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17. Amend Sec.  180.588, by:
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a. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)'';
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b. Removing the entry in paragraph (a) for ``Fruit, stone, group 12''; 
and
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c. Adding the entry ``Fruit, stone, group 12-12''.
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.588   Quinoxyfen; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Parts per
                       Commodity                             million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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Fruit, stone, group 12-12..............................             0.7
 
                                * * * * *
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18. Amend Sec.  180.643, by:
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a. Revising the heading.
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b. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a);
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c. Adding the table heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)'';
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d. Removing the entry for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8''; and
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e. Adding the entry for ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10''.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  180.643   Uniconazole-P; tolerances for residues.

    (a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the 
fungicide/plant growth regulator uniconazole-P, including its 
metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities listed in Table 1. 
Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in table 1 is to be 
determined by measuring only the sum of uniconazole-P 
[([alpha]S,[beta]E)-[beta]-[(4-chlorophenyl)methylene]-[alpha]-(1,1-
dimethylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol], and its R-enantiomer and 
Z-isomer.

                        Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
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                                                            Parts per
                       Commodity                             million
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Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10........................            0.01
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[FR Doc. 2022-16165 Filed 8-1-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


