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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[OPP-2002-0082; FRL-7180-8]
Triflusulfuron Methyl; Pesticide Tolerance
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
triflusulfuron methyl in or on beet, sugar, roots; beet, sugar, tops;
and chicory, roots. Interregional Research Project #4 (IR-4) and E.
I. Dupont de Nemours & Company requested these tolerances under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food
Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).
DATES: This regulation is effective June 12, 2002. Objections and
requests for hearings, identified by docket ID number
OPP-2002-0082, must be received on or before August 12,
2002.
ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests may be submitted by
mail, in person, or by courier. Please follow the detailed instructions
for each method as provided in Unit VI. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, your objections and
hearing requests must identify docket ID number
OPP-2002-0082 in the subject line on the first page of your
response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: James A. Tompkins or Hoyt
Jamerson, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW.,Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 305-5697 or
(703) 308-9368; e-mail address: tompkins.jim@epa.gov or
jamerson.hoyt@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural
producer, foodmanufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected categories and entities may include,but are not limited to:
Table 1. Examples of Potentially Affected Entities
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Examples of
Categories NAICS codes potentially
affected entities
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Industry 111 Crop production
112............... Animal production
311............... Food manufacturing
32532............. Pesticide
manufacturing
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This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide forreaders regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed inthe table could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS)codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether or not this actionmight apply to certain entities. If you have
questions regarding the applicability of this action toa particular
entity, consult the persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document andOther Related Documents?
1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of
thisdocument, and certain other related documents that might be
available electronically, from theEPA Internet Home Page at http://
www.epa.gov/. To access this document, on the Home Pageselect
"Laws and Regulations," "Regulations and Proposed
Rules," and then look up the entry for this document under the
"Federal Register Environmental Documents." You
canalso go directly to the Federal Register listings athttp://
www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated electronic version of 40
CFR part 180 is available athttp://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html, 
a beta site
currently under development. To access the OPPTS HarmonizedGuidelines
referenced in this document, go directly to the guidelines athttp://
www.epa.gov/opptsfrs/home/guidelin.htm.
2. In person. The Agency has established an official recordfor this
action under docket ID number OPP-2002-0082. The official
recordconsists of the documents specifically referenced in this action,
and other information related tothis action, including any information
claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI). Thisofficial record
includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as
well as thedocuments that are referenced in those documents. The public
version of the official record doesnot include any information claimed
as CBI. The public version of the official record, whichincludes
printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an
applicablecomment period is available for inspection in the Public
Information and Records IntegrityBranch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall
#2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA,from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The PIRIB
telephonenumber is (703) 305-5805.
II. Background and Statutory Findings
In the Federal Register of December 22, 1999(64 FR 71760)
(FRL-6391-1) and August 8, 2001 (66 FR 41593)
(FRL-6795-4), EPA issued a notice pursuant to section 408
of FFDCA, 21 U.S.C. 346a, as amended by FQPA (Public Law
104-170), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP) by
IR-4 and E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Company, 681 US Highway #1
South North Brunswick, NJ 08902-3390, and E.I. DuPont de
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Nemours & Company, DuPont Agricultural Products, Barley Mill
Plaza,Wilmington, DE 19880-0038. This notice included a summary
of the petition prepared by E.I.DuPont de Nemours, the registrant.
There were no comments received in response to thenotice of filing.
The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.492 be amended by
establishing a tolerance for residues of the herbicide, triflusulfuron
methyl, methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate, in
or on chicory, root at 0.05 parts per million (ppm) (PP 0E6214). PP
4F4278 proposed that the currently established time-limited tolerances
forsugar beet, root at 0.05 ppm and sugar beet, top at 0.05 ppm be
converted to permanenttolerances and to revise the commodities to read
beet, sugar, roots at 0.05 ppm and beet,sugar, tops at 0.05 ppm.
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 determines that thetolerance is "safe."
Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines"safe" to mean
that "there is a reasonable certainty that no harmwill result
from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including
all anticipateddietary exposures and all other exposures for which
there is reliable information."This includes exposure through
drinking water and in residential settings, but does not
includeoccupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires
EPA to give special consideration toexposure of infants and children to
the pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance andto
"ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will
result to infants andchildren from aggregate exposure to the pesticide
chemical residue...."
EPA performs a number of analyses to determine the risks from
aggregateexposure to pesticide residues. For further discussion of the
regulatory requirements of section408 of FFDCA and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see the final rule on
BifenthrinPesticide Tolerances (62 FR 62961, November 26, 1997)
(FRL-5754-7).
III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety
Consistent with section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA, EPA has reviewed the
available scientificdata and other relevant information in support of
this action. EPA has sufficient data to assess thehazards of and to
make a determination on aggregate exposure, consistent with section
408(b)(2) of FFDCA,for tolerances for residues of triflusulfuron methyl
on chicory, root at 0.05 ppm; and to convert the time-limited
tolerances for beet, sugar, root at 0.05 ppm and beet, sugar, top at
0.05 to permanent tolerances. EPA'sassessment of exposures and risks
associated with establishing the tolerances 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
ofmajor identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and
children. The nature of thetoxic effects caused by triflusulfuron
methyl are discussed in Table 2 of this unit, as well asthe no-
observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-
effect-level(LOAEL) from the toxicity studies reviewed.
Table 2. Subchronic, Chronic, and Other Toxicity
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Guideline No. Study type Results
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870.3100 90-Day oral toxicity NOAEL = 6.56/7.71 (m/f) mg/kg/day
rodents (milligram/kilogram/day)
(two studies submitted)... LOAEL = 133/153 (m/f) mg/kg/day based on
decreased body weight gain and food
efficiency in males; increased incidence
of histopathological changes (kidney and
spleen) in females.
NOAEL = 6.20/7.54 (m/f) mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 127/150 (m/f) mg/kg/day; based on
decreased mean body weight gain, decreased
mean food consumption (f), decreased mean
food efficiency, alterations in hematology
parameters (m); hemosiderin in kidneys (f)
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870.3150 90-Day oral toxicity NOAEL = 3.9/3.7 (m/f) mg/kg/day
in nonrodents LOAEL = 146.9/159.9 (m/f) mg/kg/day based
on decreased mean body weight and body
weight gain, decreased hematocrit,
hemoglobin, RBC`s, SGOT, SGPT, ALP,
absolute and relative liver and testes
weight; microscopic abnormalities of the
liver and testes.
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870.3200 21/28-Day dermal NOAEL = 1,000 mg/kg/day
toxicity LOAEL = 1,000 mg/kg/day based on limit
dose.
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870.3700a Pre-natal developmental in Maternal NOAEL = 120 mg/kg/day
rodents LOAEL = 350 mg/kg/day based on decreased
body weight gain, decreased food
consumption and lower food efficiency.
Developmental NOAEL =
31,000 mg/kg/day limit dose
LOAEL = 31,000
mg/kg/day.
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870.3700b Pre-natal developmental in Maternal NOAEL = 90 mg/kg/day
nonrodents LOAEL = 270 mg/kg/day based on clinical
signs including absent/reduced stool and
stained fur, maternal death, increased
abortions, decreased body weight gain, and
lower-food efficiency.
Developmental NOAEL = 90 mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 270 mg/kg/day based on increased
abortions.
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870.3800 Reproduction and fertility Parental/Systemic NOAEL = 5.81/7.75 (m/f)
effects mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 44/58 mg/kg/day based on decreased
body weight, decreased body weight gain,
decreased food consumption, and decreased-
food efficiency.
Reproductive NOAEL = 89.5/115 (m/f) mg/kg/
day based on the absence of reproductive
effects at the highest dose tested (HDT).
LOAEL = 3115
mg/kg/day.
Offspring NOAEL = 5.81/7.75 (m/f) mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 44/58 (m/f) mg/kg/day based on
decreased F1 pup body weight on days 14
and 21 due to exposure via milk and in the
diet.
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870.4100a Chronic toxicity rodents NOAEL = 2.44 mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 30.6 mg/kg/day based on decreased
body weight and body weight gain,
alteration in hematology (mainly males)
and increased incidences of interstitial
cell hyperplasia in testes.
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870.4100b Chronic toxicity dogs NOAEL = 26.9 mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 116.6 mg/kg/day based on increased
liver weight, alkaline phosphatase, and
hepatocellular hypertrophy.
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870.4200 Carcino-genicity rats NOAEL = 2.44 mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 30.6 mg/kg/day based on decreased
body weight and body weight gain,
alteration in hematology (mainly males)
and increased incidences of interstitial
cell hyperplasia in the testes.
(Possible) evidence of carcinogenicity
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870.4300 Carcino-genicity mice NOAEL = 14.6 mg/kg/day
LOAEL = 349 mg/kg/day based on increased
liver weight and increased hepatic cell
tumors (adenomas and/or carcinomas
combined.
(Possible) evidence of carcinogenicity
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870.5100 Gene Mutation No genotoxic effect in Ames assay using S.
typhimurium.
(two studies)
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870.5375 Cytogenetics No genotoxic effect in Chinese hampster
ovary (CHO) gene mutation assay
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870.5375 Other Effects Positive effects in the presence of
870.5395............................... metabolic activation, but inconclusive in
the absence of metabolic activation in a
chromosomal aberration/human lymphocyte
study.
Mouse micronucleus assay negative for
genotoxic effects.
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870.6200a Acute neurotoxicity NOAEL = 32,000
screening battery mg/kg/day HDT
LOAEL = Not established
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870.6200b Subchronic neurotoxicity NOAEL = 92.7/7.1 (m/f) mg/kg/day
screening battery LOAEL = 186.2/51.6 (m/f) mg/kg/day based on
decreased body weight and body weight
gain.
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870.7485 Metabolism and Urine major route of excretion at low doses
pharmacokinetics and the feces at high doses. N-desmethyl
triflusulfuron methyl, the upper urinary
metabolite composed between 25-44%
of the dose at the low dose level (single
and repeated). Parent was the major
component in the high dose feces and
liver.
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870.7600 Dermal penetration No dermal absorption studies were
available. A 27% absorption was calculated
from a ratio of the LOAEL from a
developmental and 21-day dermal
toxicity studies in rabbits.
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Special studies: In vivo The purpose of these studies was to
and in vitro mechanic investigate the mechanism of Leydig cell
studies tumor induction in the testes of male
rats. A dose-dependent decrease in
aromatase enzyme activity was seen in
vitro, but was inconclusive in vivo.
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B. Toxicological Endpoints
The dose at which no adverse effects are observed, the NOAEL, from
thetoxicology study identified as appropriate for use in risk
assessment is used to estimate thetoxicological level of concern (LOC).
However, the lowest dose at which adverse effects ofconcern are
identified, the LOAEL, is sometimes used for risk assessment if no
NOAEL wasachieved in the toxicology study selected. An uncertainty
factor (UF) is applied to reflectuncertainties inherent in the
extrapolation from laboratory animal data to humans and in
thevariations in sensitivity among members of the human population as
well as other unknowns. AnUF of 100 is routinely used, 10X to account
for interspecies differences and 10X for intraspecies differences.
For dietary risk assessment (other than cancer) the Agency uses the
UF to calculatean acute or chronic reference dose (acute RfD or chronic
RfD) where the RfD is equal to theNOAEL divided by the appropriate UF
(RfD = NOAEL/
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UF). Where an additional safety factor isretained due to concerns
unique to the FQPA, this additional factor is applied to the RfD
bydividing the RfD by such additional factor. The acute or chronic
Population Adjusted Dose(aPAD or cPAD) is a modification of the RfD to
accommodate this type of FQPA safety factor.
For non-dietary risk assessments (other than cancer) the UF is used
to determinethe LOC. For example, when 100 is the appropriate UF (10X
to account for interspeciesdifferences and 10X for intraspecies
differences) the LOC is 100. To estimate risk, a ratio of theNOAEL to
exposures (margin of exposure (MOE) = NOAEL/exposure) is calculated
andcompared to the LOC.
The linear default risk methodology (Q*) is the primary method
currently used bythe Agency to quantify carcinogenic risk. The Q*
approach assumes that any amount of exposurewill lead to some degree of
cancer risk. A Q* is calculated and used to estimate risk
whichrepresents a probability of occurrence of additional cancer cases
(e.g., risk is expressed as1 x 10-\6\ or one in a million).
Under certain specificcircumstances, MOE calculations will be used for
the carcinogenic risk assessment. In this non-linear approach, a
"point of departure" is identified below whichcarcinogenic
effects are not expected. The point of departure is typically a NOAEL
based on anendpoint related to cancer effects though it may be a
different value derived from the doseresponse curve. To estimate risk,
a ratio of the point of departure to exposure
(MOEcancer&equal; point of departure/exposures) is
calculated. A summary of thetoxicological endpoints for triflusulfuron
methyl used for human risk assessment is shown in Table 3 of this unit:
Table 3. Summary of Toxicological Dose and Endpoints for Triflusulfuron Methyl for Use in Human Risk
Assessment
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Dose used in risk FQPA SF* and LOC for Study and toxicological
Exposure scenario assessment, UF risk assessment effects
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Acute Dietary (all population N/A No toxicological
subgroups) effects attributable
to a single exposure
(dose) were observed
in oral toxicity
studies. Therefore, an
acute RfD can not be
established and an
acute dietary risk
assessment will not be
conducted for the
general population.
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Chronic Dietary (all NOAEL = 2.44 mg/kg/day FQPA SF = 1x Chronic Toxicity in
populations) UF = 100............... cPAD = chronic RfD Rats
Chronic RfD = 0.024 mg/ &1% of the cPAD for the U.S. population,
&1% of the cPAD for infants
&1 year, and
&1% of the cPAD for children aged
1-6 years and children aged 7-12 years. There are no
residential uses for triflusulfuron methyl that result in chronic
residential exposure to triflusulfuron methyl. After calculating DWLOCs
and comparing them to the EECs for surface and ground water, EPA does
not expect the aggregate exposure to exceed 100% of the cPAD, as shown
in Table 4 of this unit:
Table 4. Aggregate Risk Assessment for Chronic (Non-Cancer) Exposure to Triflusulfuron Methyl
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Surface water EEC Ground water EEC
Population Subgroup cPAD mg/kg/day % cPAD (food) (ppb) (ppb) Chronic DWLOC (ppb)
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U.S. Population 0.000011 &1 year) -1
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Children (1-6 years) 0.000025 &attompkins.jim@epa.gov, or by mailing a request for information to Mr.
Tompkins at RegistrationDivision (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
If you would like to request a waiver of the tolerance objection
fees, you must mailyour request for such a waiver to: James Hollins,
Information Resources and Services Division(7502C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 PennsylvaniaAve., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
3. Copies for the Docket. In addition to filing an objection
orhearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in Unit VI.A.,
you should also send a copy ofyour request to the PIRIB for its
inclusion in the official record that is described in Unit I.B.2.Mail
your copies, identified by docket ID number OPP-2002-0082,
to: PublicInformation and Records Integrity Branch, Information
Resources and Services Division (7502C),Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.,
NW.,Washington, DC 20460. In person or by courier, bring a copy to the
location of the PIRIBdescribed in Unit I.B.2. You may also send an
electronic copy of your request via e-mail to:opp-docket@epa.gov.
Please use an ASCII file format and avoid the use of special characters
andany form of encryption. Copies of electronic objections and hearing
requests will also be acceptedon disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII
file format. Do not include any CBI in your electroniccopy. You may
also submit an electronic copy of your request at many Federal
DepositoryLibraries.
B. When Will the Agency Grant a Request for a Hearing?
A request for a hearing will be granted if the Administrator
determines that thematerial submitted shows the following: There is a
genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is areasonable possibility
that available evidence identified by the requestor would, if
establishedresolve one or more of such issues in favor of the
requestor, taking into account uncontested claimsor facts to the
contrary; and resolution of the factual issues(s) in the manner sought
by the requestorwould be adequate to justify the action requested (40
CFR 178.32).
VII. Regulatory Assessment Requirements
This final rule establishes a tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d)
in response to apetition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exemptedthese types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled RegulatoryPlanning and
Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this rule has
beenexempted from review under Executive Order 12866 due to its lack of
significance, this rule is notsubject to Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations ThatSignificantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).This final rule does
not contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under
thePaperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., or impose
anyenforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under
Title II of the UnfundedMandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law
104-4). Nor does it require anyspecial considerations under
Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions toAddress Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59FR 7629,
February 16, 1994); or OMB review or any Agency action under Executive
Order 13045,entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health
Risks and SafetyRisks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does
not involve any technical standardsthat would require Agency
consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to section12(d)
of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995
(NTTAA), Public Law104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
Since tolerances and exemptions that areestablished on the basis of a
petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance in thisfinal
rule, do not
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require the issuance of a proposed rule, the requirements of the
RegulatoryFlexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply. In
addition, theAgency has determined that this action will not have a
substantial direct effect on States, on therelationship between the
national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
andresponsibilities among the various levels of government, as
specified in Executive Order 13132,entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255,
August 10, 1999). Executive Order 13132requires EPA to develop an
accountable process to ensure "meaningful and timely inputby
State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies
that have federalismimplications." "Policies that have
federalism implications" isdefined in the Executive order to
include regulations that have "substantial direct effectson the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on thedistribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government."This final rule directly regulates
growers, food processors, food handlers and food retailers, notStates.
This action does not alter the relationships or distribution of power
and responsibilitiesestablished by Congress in the preemption
provisions of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). For these samereasons, the
Agency has determined that this rule does not have any "tribal
implications" as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR
67249,November 6, 2000). Executive Order 13175, requires EPA to develop
an accountable process toensure "meaningful and timely input by
tribal officials in the development of regulatorypolicies that have
tribal implications." "Policies that have
tribalimplications" is defined in the Executive order to include
regulations that have"substantial direct effects on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between theFederal Government and
the Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilitiesbetween the Federal Government and Indian
tribes." This rule will not have substantialdirect effects on
tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal Government
andIndian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Governmentand Indian tribes, as specified in
Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does notapply to
this rule.
VIII. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as addedby the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides thatbefore a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the
rule must submit a rule report, whichincludes a copy of the rule, to
each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of theUnited
States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to theU.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United Statesprior
to publication of this final rule in the Federal Register. This final
ruleis 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: May 31, 2002.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
PART 180 [AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346(a) and 374.
2. Section 180.492 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 180.492 Triflusulfuron methyl; tolerances for residues.
(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of
theherbicide, triflusulfuron methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-
methylbenzoate in or on the raw agricultural commodities:
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Commodity Parts per million
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Beet, sugar, roots........................ 0.05
Beet, sugar, tops......................... 0.05
Chicory, roots............................ 0.05
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(b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved]
(c) Tolerances with regional registrations. [Reserved]
(d) Indirect or inadvertent residues. [Reserved]
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