Why Publish a Direct Final Rule and a Proposed Rule?
EPA is promulgating these changes as a “direct” final rule because the changes to the limitations are very minor and currently only affect one pesticide manufacturing company and because the Agency does not expect relevant adverse comments. Nevertheless, since it is possible that there are such interested parties, EPA is providing an opportunity for the public to submit comments on these amendments by issuing a separate, parallel notice of “proposed” rulemaking to solicit comments as well as a direct final rule in the same Federal Register. The rules are available for public review for 60 days. If significant adverse comments are not received, then the Agency will not need to take any further action. This direct final rule will become effective on its effective date (90 days after publication). For Further Information For additional information on the Amendments to the Pesticide Manufacturing Effluent Limitations and Standards for Pendimethalin, contact Shari Zuskin, U.S. EPA, Office o
