Piperonyl Butoxide Revised Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Solicitation of Risk Reduction Options

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This notice announces the availability of EPA's revised risk assessments for the insecticide synergist piperonyl butoxide. In addition, this notice solicits public comment on risk reduction options for piperonyl butoxide. The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for piperonyl butoxide through the full, 6-Phase public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards. This notice begins Phase 5 of the 6-Phase public participation process.