Title: Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Protein and the Genetic Material Necessary for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn Commodities; Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance Date of publication: July 17, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 136, Page 40431-40436 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-17/p11249.htm Purpose: This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn on field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn when applied/used as a plant-incorporated protectant. Monsanto Company submitted a petition to EPA requesting this temporary/tolerance exemption. Chemical(s): Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Comments: This regulation is effective July 17, 2006. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before September 15, 2006. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0553. The temporary tolerance exemption will expire on June 30, 2009. Contact: Mike Mendelsohn, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), telephone number: (703) 308-8715; e-mail address: mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Receipt of a Request for an Amendment to Delete Acid Copper Chromate (ACC) Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations Date of publication: July 18, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 137, Page 40717-40718 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-18/p11342.htm Purpose: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by Osmose, Inc registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations be amended to delete one or more uses. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request, EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any request in the Federal Register. Chemical(s): Acid Copper Chromate (ACC) Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0606, must be received on or before August 17, 2006. Contact: Adam Heyward, Antimicrobials Division (7510P), telephone number: 703-308-6422; e-mail address: heyward.adam@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for Residues of the Biochemical Pesticide Eucalyptus Oil in or on Honey or Honeycomb Date of publication: July 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 138, Page 41018-41020 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-19/p11269.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide Petitions by Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, proposing the establishment of an exemption from the tolerance for residues of the pesticide chemical eucalyptus oil in or on honey and honeycomb. Chemical(s): Eucalyptus Oil Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0587 must be received on or before August 18, 2006. Contact: Driss Benmhend, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), telephone number: (703) 308-9525; e-mail address: benmhend.driss@epa.gov.

Title: Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit Date of publication: July 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 138, Page 41020 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-19/p11270.htm Purpose: EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to Bayer CropScience LP pesticide applicant). An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. Chemical(s): Bacillus thuringiensisCry1Ab Comments: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0349. Contact: Sharlene Matten, Biopesticides andPollution Prevention Division (7511P), telephone number: (703) 605-0514; e-mail address: matten.sharlene@epa.gov.

Title: DCNA Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability Date of publication: July 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 138, Page 41017-41018 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-19/p11349.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide DCNA (Dicloran), and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the DCNA (2,6-dichloro-4-nitroaniline)Docket. DCNA, also referred to as Dicloran, is a fungicide used to control pathogenic species such as Botrytis, Monilinia, Rhizopus, Sclerotinia and Sclerotium. DCNA is registered for agriculture and horticulture uses. Its registered formulations include dusts, wettable powders, and flowable concentrates. These products can be applied using aerial, airblast, groundboom, chemigation, and hand-application methods. Chemical(s): DCNA** Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0265, must be received on or before August 18, 2006. Contact: James Parker, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P) telephone number: (703) 306-0469; fax number: (703) 308-7070; e-mail address: parker.james@epa.gov.

Title: Pyraclostrobin; Objections to Pesticide Tolerances; Notice of Availability Date of publication: July 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 138, Page 41015-41016 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-19/p11480.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of objections filed with respect to the establishment and increase of various pyraclostrobin tolerances under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug,and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The objections were filed on June 5, 2006 by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). NRDC's objections assert that EPA unlawfully removed the additional 10X safety factor for the protection of infants and children. Additionally NRDC claims that EPA's action was arbitrary and capricious for failure to provide an adequate explanation for its decision on the children's safety factor, and because EPA never received information EPA deemed necessary to its review of the pesticide. This Notice seeks comment on the NRDC objections. Chemical(s): Pyraclostrobin; Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number(s) EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0292, must be received on or before September 18, 2006. Contact: Tony Kish, Registration Division(7505P), telephone number: (703) 308-9443; fax number: (703) 308-9382; e-mail address: kish.tony@epa.gov.

Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Tolerance Petitions for Pesticides on Food/Feed Crops and New Inert Ingredients, EPA ICR No. 0597.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0024 Date of publication: July 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 140, Page 41437-41438 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/July/Day-21/p11609.htm Purpose: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. Chemical(s):N/A Comments: comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0291, may be submitted on or before August 21, 2006 Contact: Nathanael R. Martin, Field and External Affairs Division, telephone number: (703) 305-6475; fax number: 703) 305-5884; e-mail address: martin.nathanael@epa.gov.