Methyl Anthranilate; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

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[Federal Register: June 8, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 111)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[OPP-301127; FRL-6780-9]
RIN 2070-AB78

Methyl Anthranilate; Exemption from the Requirement of a
Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance for residues of the methyl anthranilate on corn and
sunflower when applied/used as a bird repellent. Bird Shield Repellent
Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of
1996, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This
regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level
for residues of methyl anthranilate on corn and sunflower and reasses
the existing tolerance exemption for methyl anthranilate.

DATES: This regulation is effective June 8, 2001. Objections and
requests for hearings, identified by docket control number [OPP-
301127], must be received by EPA, on or before August 7, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests may be submitted by
mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed
instructions for each method as provided in Unit IX. of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, your
objections and hearing requests must identify docket control number
OPP-301127 in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Jim Downing, c/o Product
Manager (PM) 91, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division
(7511C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-308-9071; and e-mail
address: downing.jim@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, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:

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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 for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in the 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 action might apply to certain entities. If you have
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular
entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this
Document and Other Related Documents?

1. Electronically. You may obtain electronic copies of this
document, and certain other related documents that might be available
electronically, from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/.
To access this document, on the Home Page select ``Laws and
Regulations,'' ``Regulations and Proposed Rules,'' and then look up the
entry for this document under the ``Federal Register--Environmental
Documents.'' You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings
at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated electronic
version of 40 CFR part 180 is available at http://www.access.gpo.gov/
nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html, a beta site currently
under development. To access the OPPTS Harmonized Guidelines referenced
in this document, go directly to the guidelines at http://www.epa.gov/
opptsfrs/home/guidelin.htm.
2. In person. The Agency has established an official record for
this action under docket control number OPP-301127. The official record
consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, and
other information related to this action, including any information
claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI). This official
record includes the documents that are physically located in the
docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those
documents. The public version of the official record does not include
any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official
record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic
comments submitted during an applicable comment period is available for
inspection in the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch
(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 telephone number is (703) 305-5805.

II. Background and Statutory Findings

In the Federal Register of January 24, 2000 (65 FR 3693) (FRL-6485-
5), EPA issued a notice pursuant to section 408 of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d), as amended by the
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) (Public Law 104-170) announcing the
filing of pesticide tolerance petitions (PP 9F5056 and 9F5055) by Bird
Shield Repellent Corporation, P.O. Box 785, Pullman, WA 99163. This
notice included a summary of the petitions prepared by the petitioner
Bird Shield Repellent Corporation. There were no comments received in
response to the notice of filing.
The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.1143 be amended by
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of methyl anthranilate on corn and sunflower.

III. Risk Assessment

New section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of the FFDCA allows EPA to establish an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that
the tolerance is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(2)(A)(ii) 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.'' This includes exposure through
drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) requires EPA to give
special consideration to 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. . . .''
Additionally, section 408(b)(2)(D) requires that the Agency
consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative effects of
a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances that have a
common mechanism of toxicity.''
EPA performs a number of analyses to determine the risks from
aggregate exposure to pesticide residues. First, EPA determines the
toxicity of pesticides. Second, EPA examines exposure to the pesticide
through food, drinking water, and through other exposures that occur as
a result of pesticide use in residential settings.

IV. Toxicological Profile

Consistent with section 408(b)(2)(D) of FFDCA, EPA has reviewed the
available scientific data and other relevant information in support of
this action and considered its validity, completeness, and reliability
and the relationship of this information to human risk. EPA has also
considered available information concerning the variability of the
sensitivities of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including
infants and children.
Methyl anthranilate is naturally occurring in certain foods, such
as concord grapes. It is also synthetically produced and used as a
flavoring agent (21 CFR 182.60) in beverages, ice cream, candy, baked
goods, gelatins, puddings, and chewing gum. It is also exempt from the
requirement of a tolerance in or on blueberries, cherries, and grapes
(40 CFR 180.1143). A discussion of the rationale supporting that
exemption may be found in the proposed rule, as well as in the April
26, 1995 final rule. In addition, methyl anthranilate is classified as
generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA (21 CFR 182.60).
Methyl anthranilate, because of volatility, rapidly decomposes into
non-toxic components leaving no significant residue relative to levels
found in food on corn and sunflower to which it is applied. The residue
studies showed that the residues of methyl anthranilate found on corn
and sunflower were less than those found naturally in grapes. Moreover,
it has been determined that even if ingested, the chemical rapidly
metabolizes in the intestines and byproducts are excreted. In addition
to this information, the Agency has determined that all toxicology data
requirements have been satisfied and it has conducted a review of these
studies. Summaries of these studies are presented below. For a more
detailed discussion of these studies, see the Data Review Records
located in the information docket referred to above.
Mammalian toxicity. Methyl anthranilate exhibits little or no
mammalian toxicity. As mentioned before, it metabolizes in the
intestine when consumed. The LD₅₀ values for methyl
anthranilate were estimated to

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be greater than 5,000 milligram/kilogram (mg/kg) in an acute oral
toxicity study in rats (Toxicity Category IV). Methyl anthranilate was
found to cause moderate irritation in a rabbit skin irritation assay
after continuous exposure of the compound for 4 hours (Toxicity
Category III) and corneal effects that cleared in 8 to 21 days in a
rabbit eye irritation assay (Toxicity Category II). Since the mammalian
toxicity is low and considering the diluted formulation that is used,
no hypersensitivity studies were necessary.

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Guideline Study MRID No. Toxicity Category
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870.1100 Acute Oral Toxicity - 447403-01 IV
rat
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870.1200 Acute Dermal Toxicity 447403-02 III
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870.1300 Acute Inhalation 447403-03 III
Toxicity - rat
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870.2400 Acute (Primary) Eye 440703-02 II
Irritation - rabbits
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870.2500 Acute (Primary Dermal) 440703-01 III
Skin Irritation
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870.2600 Hypersensitivity (skin NA Waived
sensitization)
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Appropriate labeling (protective eyewear) was used to mitigate
these moderately acute toxicological risks. Due to the low toxicity,
metabolism, rapid degradation and long history of dietary exposure to
this naturally occurring biochemical, chronic and subchronic data were
waived. No other toxic endpoints were identified and therefore no
reference dose and no observable effect level were established.

V. Aggregate Exposures

In examining aggregate exposure, FFDCA section 408 directs EPA to
consider available information concerning exposures from the pesticide
residue in food and all other non-occupational exposures, including
drinking water from ground water or surface water and exposure through
pesticide use in gardens, lawns, or buildings (residential and other
indoor uses).

A. Dietary Exposure

1. Food. Methyl anthranilate residues, when used as a bird
repellent, are already exempt from the requirement of a tolerance on
blueberries, cherries and grapes, based upon a ``worst case'' maximum
concentration on cherries of 35 ppm (60 FR 9816, February 22, 1995) and
the fact that natural levels of 33 ppm occur in commonly consumed
foods, such as grapes, and that use of methyl anthranilate as a
flavoring agent results in residues of approximately 30 ppm in baked
goods and up to 400 ppm in gum. For corn and sunflowers, methyl
anthranilate, applied at a rate of only 0.2862 pounds per acre, results
in residues of less than 33 ppm on these crops, even when taking into
account the 4.5-fold and 14-fold maximum theoretical concentration
factors for processed commodities. Because methyl anthranilate is a
volatile compound, which rapidly degrades when exposed to ultraviolet
light (sunlight), and warm temperatures in the environment, further
reduction in residues is expected. The dietary exposure is not
anticipated to be increased significantly in a typical human diet by
the use of this biochemical pesticide on sunflowers and corn. Further,
since methyl anthranilate has shown no mammalian toxicity and is
rapidly metabolized in human intestines and liver, no dietary risk from
these additional uses of this biochemical pesticide are anticipated.
2. Drinking water exposure. Methyl anthranilate is very unlikely to
be found in drinking water, given the extremely low application rate
and rapid environmental and microbial degradation (MRID 431194-01).

B. Other Non-Dietary, Non-Occupational Exposure

The primary non-dietary, non-occupational sources of exposure the
Agency considered include exposure through use in lawns (turf), and on
cherries, blueberries and grapes grown around the home or structures.
Methyl anthranilate products are registered for use on residential turf
(lawns) but not for any indoor uses. Limited exposure would result from
use on home lawns, because of the rapid degradation of methyl
anthranilate under sunlight. Even though methyl anthranilate products
can be used on household (gardens) grown cherries, blueberries and
grapes, the use is expected to be infrequent and very low, because of
the limited quantities needed to control the targeted species during
any growing season. In addition, methyl anthranilate rapidly degrades,
thus limited exposure is anticipated. Use of methyl anthranilate around
structures would not significantly increase the exposure, because of
the limited use anticipated around the home. Home applicators could be
exposed to methyl anthranilate, but this would be in a limited manner
due to the infrequent use around the home. The Agency expects little
risk from this exposure due to the low toxicity (LD₅₀ of
>5,000 mg/kg oral toxicity in rats; dermal LD₅₀ of >2,000
thru 5,000 mg/kg; inhalation LD₅₀ of >0.5 thru 2.0 mg/liter)
of this natural constituent of certain plants (i.e., grapes).

VI. Cumulative Effects

Methyl anthranilate does not exhibit a toxic mode of action to the
target species (birds) or any mammals to which limit dose were tested.
Thus, because there is no indication of mammalian toxicity to this
substance, no cumulative effects with other related compounds is
expected.

VII. Determination of Safety for U.S. Population, Infants and
Children

Methyl anthranilate has been demonstrated by the results of acute
toxicity testing in mammals to cause no adverse effects when dosed
orally and via inhalation at the limit dose of each study. Further,
significant methyl anthranilate residues relative to levels found in
foods have not been detected on treated corn and sunflower. Considering
the low toxicity and the lack of significant residues of this naturally
occurring biochemical, combined with its metabolism in the intestines
if ingested, EPA has concluded that there is reasonable certainty that
no harm will result from aggregate exposure to the U.S. population, or
any significant subpopulation, including infants and children, to
residues of methyl anthranilate. This includes all anticipated dietary
exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable
information. EPA did not use a 10x safety factor for children in its

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analysis because of the low toxicity of methyl anthranilate and the
lack of significant residue relative to levels found in food when
applied to corn and sunflower.

VIII. Other Considerations

A. Endocrine Disruptors

EPA is required under the FFDCA, as amended by FQPA, to develop a
screening program to determine whether certain substances (including
all pesticide active and other ingredients) ``may have an effect in
humans that is similar to an effect produced by a naturally-occurring
estrogen, to other such endocrine effects as the Administrator may
designate.'' Following the recommendations of its Endocrine Disruptor
Screening and Testing Advisory Committee (EDSTAC), EPA determined that
there was scientific basis for including, as part of the program, the
androgen and thyroid hormone systems, in addition to the estrogen
hormone system. EPA also adopted EDSTAC's recommendation that the
Program include evaluations of potential effects in wildlife. For
pesticide chemicals, EPA will use FIFRA and, to the extent that effects
in wildlife may help determine whether a substance may have an effect
in humans, FFDCA authority to require the wildlife evaluations. As the
science develops and resources allow, screening of additional hormone
systems may be added to the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Programs
(EDSP).
When the appropriate screening and/or testing protocols being
considered under the Agency's Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
have been developed, methyl anthranilate may be subjected to additional
screening and/or testing to better characterize effects related to
endocrine disruption. Based on the weight of the evidence of available
data, no endocrine system-related effects have been identified.

B. Analytical Method(s)

This action is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for the reasons described above. As previously noted, methyl
anthranilate exhibits rather low toxicity. For this reason and because
no significant residues have been detected on treated corn and
sunflower (in other words, residues beyond that of methyl anthranilate
found naturally in grapes are unlikely), no analytical method for
enforcement purposes is required.

C. Codex Maximum Residue Level

The Agency is not aware of any international tolerances, exemptions
from tolerance or Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) issued for methyl
anthranilate. Furthermore, the Agency is not aware of any issues
regarding Codex Maximum Residue Levels.

IX. Objections and Hearing Requests

Under section 408(g) of the FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA, any
person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may
also request a hearing on those objections. The EPA procedural
regulations which govern the submission of objections and requests for
hearings appear in 40 CFR part 178. Although the procedures in those
regulations require some modification to reflect the amendments made to
the FFDCA by the FQPA of 1996, EPA will continue to use those
procedures, with appropriate adjustments, until the necessary
modifications can be made. The new section 408(g) provides essentially
the same process for persons to ``object'' to a regulation for an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance issued by EPA under new
section 408(d), as was provided in the old FFDCA sections 408 and 409.
However, the period for filing objections is now 60 days, rather than
30 days.

A. What Do I Need to Do to File an Objection or Request a Hearing?

You must file your objection or request a hearing on this
regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in this unit
and in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must
identify docket control number OPP-301127 in the subject line on the
first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and
must be mailed or delivered to the Hearing Clerk on or before August 7,
2001.
1. Filing the request. Your objection must specify the specific
provisions in the regulation that you object to, and the grounds for
the objections (40 CFR 178.25). If a hearing is requested, the
objections must include a statement of the factual issues(s) on which a
hearing is requested, the requestor's contentions on such issues, and a
summary of any evidence relied upon by the objector (40 CFR 178.27).
Information submitted in connection with an objection or hearing
request may be claimed confidential by marking any part or all of that
information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except
in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. A copy of the
information that does not contain CBI must be submitted for inclusion
in the public record. Information not marked confidential may be
disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice.
Mail your written request to: Office of the Hearing Clerk (1900),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460. You may also deliver your request to the Office
of the Hearing Clerk in Rm. C400, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20460. The Office of the Hearing Clerk is open from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Office of the Hearing Clerk is (202) 260-4865.
2. Tolerance fee payment. If you file an objection or request a
hearing, you must also pay the fee prescribed by 40 CFR 180.33(i) or
request a waiver of that fee pursuant to 40 CFR 180.33(m). You must
mail the fee to: EPA Headquarters Accounting Operations Branch, Office
of Pesticide Programs, P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. Please
identify the fee submission by labeling it ``Tolerance Petition Fees.''
EPA is authorized to waive any fee requirement ``when in the
judgement of the Administrator such a waiver or refund is equitable and
not contrary to the purpose of this subsection.'' For additional
information regarding the waiver of these fees, you may contact James
Tompkins by phone at (703) 305-5697, by e-mail at tompkins.jim@epa.gov,
or by mailing a request for information to Mr. Tompkins at Registration
Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
If you would like to request a waiver of the tolerance objection
fees, you must mail your request for such a waiver to: James Hollins,
Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
3. Copies for the Docket. In addition to filing an objection or
hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in Unit IX.A., you
should also send a copy of your 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 number OPP-301127, to: Public Information
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 PIRIB
described 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 and any form of
encryption. Copies of

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electronic objections and hearing requests will also be accepted on
disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. Do not include any
CBI in your electronic copy. You may also submit an electronic copy of
your request at many Federal Depository Libraries.

B. When Will the Agency Grant a Request for a Hearing?

A request for a hearing will be granted if the Administrator
determines that the material submitted shows the following: There is a
genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is a reasonable
possibility that available evidence identified by the requestor would,
if established resolve one or more of such issues in favor of the
requestor, taking into account uncontested claims or facts to the
contrary; and resolution of the factual issues(s) in the manner sought
by the requestor would be adequate to justify the action requested (40
CFR 178.32).

X. Regulatory Assessment Requirements

This final rule establishes an exemption from the tolerance
requirement under FFDCA section 408(d) in response to a petition
submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order
12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993). This final rule does not contain any information collections
subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq., or impose any enforceable duty or contain any
unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law 104-4). Nor does it require any
special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994); or OMB review
or any Agency action under Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not involve any technical
standards that would require Agency consideration of voluntary
consensus standards pursuant to section 12(d) of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law
104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Since tolerances and
exemptions that are established on the basis of a petition under FFDCA
section 408(d), such as the exemption in this final rule, do not
require the issuance of a proposed rule, the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply.
In addition, the Agency has determined that this action will not have a
substantial direct effect on 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, as specified
in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism(64 FR 43255, August 10,
1999). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to develop an accountable
process to ensure ``meaningful and timely input by State and local
officials in the development of regulatory policies that have
federalism implications.'' ``Policies that have federalism
implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations
that 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 final rule directly regulates growers, food
processors, food handlers and food retailers, not States. This action
does not alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). For these same reasons, 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 to ensure ``meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in
the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.''
``Policies that have tribal implications'' is defined in the Executive
Order to include regulations that have ``substantial direct effects on
one or more Indian tribes, 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.''
This rule will not have substantial direct effects on tribal
governments, on the relationship between the Federal government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal government and Indian tribes, as specified in
Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to
this rule.

XI. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of this final rule in the Federal Register. This final
rule is 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 25, 2001.
Janet L. Andersen,
Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention 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 371.

2. Section 180.1143 is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 180.1143 Methyl anthranilate; exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance.

Methyl anthranilate, a biochemical pesticide, is exempt from the
requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good
agricultural practices on the following raw agricultural commodities:
Blueberry, cherry, corn, grape, and sunflower.

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