[Federal Register: August 4, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 149)] [Notices] [Page 42376-42377] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04au99-76] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-00599A; FRL-6096-6] Pesticides; Draft Guidance on Mandatory/Advisory Labeling Statements AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On June 2, 1999, EPA issued a notice of availability for a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled ``Guidance for Mandatory and Advisory Labeling Statements.'' The comment period would have ended August 2, 1999. In response to a request by the National Pest Control Association, EPA has decided to extend the comment period by 45 days. DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number OPP-00599A, must be received on or before September 17, 1999. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I.C. of the ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION'' section. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPP-00599A in the subject line on the first page of your response. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Kempter (7505C), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 305-5448; fax number: (703) 305-6920; e-mail address: kempter.carlton@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this notice if you manufacture or formulate pesticides. Potentially affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Examples of Categories NAICS potentially affected entities ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pesticide Producers 32532 Pesticide manufacturers Pesticide formulators ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 could also be affected. If available, the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether or not this notice affects certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this announcement to you, consult the person listed in the ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' section. 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'' 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/. 2. Fax on demand. You may request a faxed copy of the draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled ``Guidance for Mandatory and Advisory Labeling Statements,'' by using a faxphone to call (202) 401-0527 and selecting item 6120. You may also follow the automated menu. 3. In person. The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket control number OPP-00%99A. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, 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 Highway, 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. C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? As described in Unit I.C. of the June 2, 1999, Federal Register notice (64 FR 29641) (FRL-6079-4), you may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically. Please follow the instructions that are provided in the June 2, 1999, notice. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPP- 00599A in the subject line on the first page of your response. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? The Agency has issued the draft document listed in the ``SUMMARY'' and solicited comments on it. The background can be found in the June 2, 1999, Federal Register notice (64 FR 29641). A time extension of 45 days is being provided such that the comment period will now end on September 17, 1999. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests. [[Page 42377]] Dated: July 28, 1999. Marcia E. Mulkey, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 99-20043 Filed 8-3-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F