# Gamma Aminobutyric Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Exemption
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-01-07 · Effective 1998-02-06 · 63 FR 676
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-360
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 676
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 1998-01-07
- **Effective date:** 1998-02-06
- **EPA docket:** OPP-300599
## Abstract

This rule establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in or on all food commodities, when applied as a plant growth and crop yield enhancer in accordance with good agricultural practices. This exemption was requested by Auxein Corporation. DATES: This regulation becomes effective February 6, 1998. Objections and requests for hearings must be received by EPA on or before March 9, 1998. ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests, identified by the docket control number [OPP-300599], must be submitted to: Hearing Clerk (1900), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. M3708, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Fees accompanying objections and hearing requests shall be labeled ``Tolerance Petition Fees'' and forwarded to: EPA Headquarters Accounting Operations Branch, OPP (Tolerance Fees), P.O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. A copy of any objections and hearing requests filed with the Hearing Clerk identified by the docket control number, [OPP-300599], must also be submitted to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch, Information Resources and Services Division (7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. In person, bring a copy of objections and hearing requests to Rm. 1132, CM #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. A copy of objections and hearing requests filed with the Hearing Clerk may be submitted electronically by sending electronic mail (e- mail) to: opp-docket@epamail.epa.gov. Copies of electronic objections and hearing requests must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Copies of electronic objections and hearing requests will also be accepted on disks in WordPerfect 5.1/6.1 or ASCII file format. All copies of electronic objections and hearing requests must be identified by the docket number [OPP-300599]. No Confidential Business Infor

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/01/07/98-360/gamma-aminobutyric-acid-pesticide-tolerance-exemption)
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