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[Federal Register: June 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 113)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 40189-40196] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr12jn02-11] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Examples of Categories NAICS codes potentially affected entities ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Industry 111 Crop production 112............... Animal production 311............... Food manufacturing 32532............. Pesticide manufacturing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 [[Page 40190]] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guideline No. Study type Results ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 870.3200 21/28-Day dermal NOAEL = 1,000 mg/kg/day toxicity LOAEL = 1,000 mg/kg/day based on limit dose. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 40191]] 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 870.5100 Gene Mutation No genotoxic effect in Ames assay using S. typhimurium. (two studies) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 870.5375 Cytogenetics No genotoxic effect in Chinese hampster ovary (CHO) gene mutation assay ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 870.6200a Acute neurotoxicity NOAEL = 32,000 screening battery mg/kg/day HDT LOAEL = Not established ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ [[Page 40192]] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dose used in risk FQPA SF* and LOC for Study and toxicological Exposure scenario assessment, UF risk assessment effects ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surface water EEC Ground water EEC Population Subgroup cPAD mg/kg/day % cPAD (food) (ppb) (ppb) Chronic DWLOC (ppb) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Population 0.000011 & 1 year) -1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 40196]] 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: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commodity Parts per million ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beet, sugar, roots........................ 0.05 Beet, sugar, tops......................... 0.05 Chicory, roots............................ 0.05 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved] (c) Tolerances with regional registrations. [Reserved] (d) Indirect or inadvertent residues. [Reserved] [FR Doc. 02-14501 Filed 6-11-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S