Title: Temporary Docket Closure and Relocation of EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20089 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5744.htm Purpose: This notice announces the temporary closure and relocation of the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Docket. OPP is moving to One Potomac Yard, 2777 South Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. The new OPP Docket facility will be located in Room S-4400. In order to prepare for the relocation to the new facility, the OPP Docket will be closed to the public on Friday, April 28 through Friday, May 5, 2006, and will reopen to the public on Monday, May 8, 2006. Once reopened for business at the new facility, the OPP Docket hours of operation will remain 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The OPP Docket telephone number will remain 703-305-5805. The mailing address will remain the same, except the mail code will become (7502P). Chemical(s):N/A Comments: The OPP Docket will not be available to accept any deliveries during the closure period. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2006, the OPP Regulatory Public Docket will be available to accept deliveries in Room S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Be sure to always identify the appropriate docket ID number in your submissions. Until the move is complete, regular updates will be published on the OPP Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/. Contact: Sharon McBride, Technology and Resources Management Division (7502C), telephone number: 703-305-5232; e-mail address: mcbride.sharony@epa.gov.

Title: Chloroneb: Notice of Receipt of Request to Voluntarily Terminate Certain Uses of Pesticide Registrations and Request for Label Amendments Date of publication:April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20093-20095 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5748.htm Purpose: EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request submitted by Kincaid Inc. to voluntarily terminate certain uses of its chloroneb products and request label amendments. The request would terminate chloroneb use on residential lawns and turf, as well as on lawns and turf at parks and schools. EPA intends to grant this request at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit further review of the request, or unless the registrant withdraws its request within this period. Upon acceptance of this request, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. Chemical(s):Chloroneb Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0369, must be received on or before May 19, 2006. Contact: Wilhelmena Livingston, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), telephone number: (703) 308-8025; fax 703 308-8005; e- mail address: livingston. wilhelmena@epa gov

Title: Sodium Chlorate; Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel, Amend or Terminate Uses of Certain Pesticide Registrations Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation:Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20095-20097 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5749.htm Purpose: EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC (now Tronox, LLC) and EKA Chemicals, Inc., to voluntarily amend their registrations to terminate uses of certain products containing the pesticide sodium chlorate. The requests would terminate sodium chlorate use in or on residential use sites. The requests would not terminate the last sodium chlorate products registered for use in the U.S. EPA intends to grant these requests at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the requests, or unless the registrants withdraw their requests within this period. Upon acceptance of these requests, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order. Chemical(s): Sodium Chlorate Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0507, must be received on or before May 19, 2006. Contact: Felicia Fort, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C), telephone number: (703) 305-7478; fax number: (703) 308-8005; e-mail address: fort.felicia@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for the Establishment of an Exemption from the Requirement of Regulations for Residues of 6- Benzyladenine in or on Pear Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20100-20101 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5750.htm Purpose: Valent Biosciences Corporation, proposes to establish an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biopesticide Q6-benzyladenine in or on pear. Chemical(s):6- Benzyladenine Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0325, must be received on or before May 19, 2006. Contact: Denise Greenway, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, (7511C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-8263; e-mail: greenway.denise@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of Regulations for Residues of Flufenoxuron in or on Various Food Commodities Date of publication:April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20097-20098 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5873.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition by BASF Corporation proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations for residues of the insecticide flufenoxuron, 1-[4-(2-chloro-,,-trifluoro- p-tolyloxy)-2-fluorophenyl]-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea] in or on apple, pear, orange, orange oil, grape, raisin, cattle (meat, meat by- products, fat), milk, and milk fat. Chemical(s): Flufenoxuron Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0543, must be received on or before May 19, 2006. Contact: Mark Suarez, Registration Division, (7505C), (703) 305-0120; e-mail: suarez.mark@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for a Certain Chemical from the Exemption from the Requirement of Regulations on All Food Commodities When Used as an Inert Ingredient in Pesticide Products Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20098-20100 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5875.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition by E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc proposing the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of regulations for residues of poly(acrylic acid/butyl acrylate/methacrylic acid/methyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate), salt with2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol in or on all food commodities when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide products. Chemical(s):Poly(acrylic acid/butyl acrylate/methacrylic acid/methyl acrylate/methyl methacrylate Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0120, must be received on or before May 19, 2006. Contact: Bipin Gandhi, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: 703-308-8380; e-mail address:gandhi.bipin@epa.gov.

Title: Wheat Bran; Proposed Revocation of the Inert Ingredient Tolerance Exemption Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20045-20048 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5877.htm Purpose: This document proposes to revoke the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the inert ingredient ``wheat bran'' under 40 CFR 180.910. The regulatory action proposed in this document contributes toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances that were in existence on August 2, 1996. The regulatory action proposed in this document pertains to the proposed revocation of one tolerance which would be counted as a tolerance reassessment toward the August 2006 review deadline. Chemical(s): Inert Ingredient in Wheat Bran Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0232, must be received on or before June 19, 2006. Contact: Karen Angulo, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 306-0404; e-mail address: angulo.karen@epa.gov.

Title: Alkylbenzene Sulfonates Risk Assessment and Preliminary Risk Reduction Options; Notice of Availability Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20090-20092 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5879.htm Purpose: This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessment, preliminary risk reduction options, and related documents for the pesticide alkylbenzene sulfonates which encompasses sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate; dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid; and benzenesulfonic acid, C10-C16 alkyl derivatives, and opens a public comment period on these documents. The public also is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for alkylbenzene sulfonates through a modified, 4-Phase public participation process. Chemical(s): Alkylbenzene Sulfonates** Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0156, must be received on or before June 19, 2006. Contact: Heather Garvie, Antimicrobials Division, (7510C), 0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0034; fax number: (703) 308-8481; e- mail address: garvie.heather@epa.gov.

Title: Mono- and bis-(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H- perfluoroalkyl) phosphates where the alkyl group is even numbered and in the C6-C12 range; Proposed Revocation of Pesticide Inert Ingredient Tolerance Exemption Date of publication: April 19, 2006 Citation :Volume 71, Number 75, Page 20048-20052 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-19/p5883.htm Purpose: This document proposes to revoke the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the inert ingredient mono- and bis-(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H- perfluoroalkyl) phosphates where the alkyl group is even numbered and in the C6-C12 range under 40 CFR 180.920 because EPA cannot determine that it meets the safety requirements of FFDCA section 408(b)(2). The regulatory action proposed in this document contributes toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements under FFDCA section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. Chemical(s):Mono- and bis-(1H, 1H, 2H, 2H- perfluoroalkyl) Comments: Comments identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0253, by one of the following methods: must be received on or before June 19, 2006. Revocation would be effective 18 months after publication of the final rule. Contact: Karen Angulo, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 306-0404; e-mail address: angulo.karen@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of Regulations for the Combined Residues of Total Fluroxypyr in or on Garlic, Onion, and Shallot Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20661-20663 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p5951.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition by Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), proposing the establishment of regulations for the combined residues of total fluroxypyr (fluroxypyr MHE and its metabolite fluroxypyr) in or on garlic and shallot (bulb), and onion (dry bulb). Chemical(s):Total Fluroxypyr Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0536 must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Barbara Madden, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 305-6463; e-mail address: madden.barbara@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment or Amendment to Regulations for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20663-20664 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p5953.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions by Interregional Project No. 4 proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities Chemical(s): Various Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0292, must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, Registration Division (7505C), 0001: telephone number: (703) 308-3194; e-mail address:brothers.shaja@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of Regulations for the Residues of Thiabendazole in or on Dry Pea Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20664-20666 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p5955.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition by Interregional Research Project proposing the establishment of regulations for the residues of the fungicide thiabendazole, (2-(4-thiazolyl) benzimidazole) in or on dry pea. Chemical(s):Thiabendazole Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0166 must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Barbara Madden, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 305-6463; e-mail address: madden.barbara@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment or Amendment to Regulations for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20666-20667 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p5957.htm Purpose: Interregional Project Number 4, proposes to establish tolerances for residues of the herbicide desmedipham (ethyl-m-hydroxycarbanilate carbanilate) in or on beets, garden, tops at 1.0 parts per million (ppm); beets, garden, roots at 0.05 ppm; and spinach at 6.0 ppm. Analytical methods have been developed and validated for the determination of desmedipham in or on sugar beet. This notice includes a summary of the petition prepared by Bayer CropScience, Chemical(s):Various Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0297, must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Shaja R. Brothers, Registration Division (7505C), phone number: (703) 308-3194; e-mail address: brothers.shaja@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for an Exemption from the Requirement of Regulations for Residues of Ammonium Formate in or on All Food Commodities When Used as an Inert Ingredient in Pesticide Products Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20671-20672 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p6011.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition by Phyton Corporation proposing the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of regulations for residues of ammonium formate in or on all food commodities when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide products. Chemical(s): Ammonium Formate Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0121, must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Bipin Gandhi, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 308-8380; e-mail address: gandhi.bipin@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment of Regulations for the Residues of Quinoxyfen in or on Various Food Commodities Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation:Volume 71, Number 77, Page 20667-20669 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p6012.htm Purpose: Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4), proposes to establish 1.PP 3E6755. a tolerance for the residues of quinoxyfen (5,7-dichloro-4-(4- fluorophenoxy)quinoline in or on eggplant at 1.0 parts per million (ppm); peppers, bell and non-bell at.1.0 ppm; 2. PP 5E6969. Melon (Subgroup 9A) at 0.1 ppm; 3. PP 5E6970. Lettuce, head and leaf at 17.0 ppm; and strawberry at.0.8 ppm. Chemical(s): Quinoxyfen Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0167 must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Sidney Jackson, Registration Division (7505C), telephone number: (703) 305-7610; e-mail address: jackson.sidney@epa.gov.

Title: Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment of Regulations for the Residues of and Its Metabolites in or on Various Food Commodities Date of publication: April 21, 2006 Citation: Volume 71, Number 77,Page 20669-20670 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p6013.htm Purpose: This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions by Interregional Research Project No. 4 proposing the establishment of regulations for the residues of clethodim (E)-()-2-[1-[[(3-chloro-2- propenyl)oxy]imino]propyl]-5-[2(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxy-2- cyclohexen-1-one and its metabolites containing the 2-cyclohexene-1-one moiety in or on flax seed, herbs (Subgroup 19A), asparagus, hops, leafy greens, including cilantro (Subgroup 4A), sesame seed, legume vegetables (Group 6), and safflower. Chemical(s): Clethodim Comments: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0535 must be received on or before May 22, 2006. Contact: Barbara Madden, Registration Division (7505C), phone number: (703) 305-6463; e-mail address: madden.barbara@epa.gov. * Mailing address for all listed staff: Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460