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  • 2024-28741 — Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses (October 2024)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96962
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications for new uses of pesticide products that contain already registered active ingredients. The EPA invites the public to comment on these applications before the deadline of January 6, 2025. The document lists specific registration applications from companies like Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, Nichino America, Inc., and BASF Corporation, detailing the proposed new uses for each pesticide product. This notice is in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is thinking about letting some companies like Bayer and BASF use their bug and weed-killing chemicals in new ways, and they want to hear what people think about this before deciding. They haven't explained exactly how they will use people's comments or why these new uses are needed, so some people might feel confused or worried about these changes.

  • 2024-30581 — Ethiprole; Pesticide Tolerances
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105470
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a rule allowing a specific level of the pesticide ethiprole on imported sugarcane, upon request from Bayer CropScience LP, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The rule, effective from December 27, 2024, sets a maximum residue level of 0.07 parts per million. This comes after a review showing no expected harm to the general public, including infants and children, from exposure to this pesticide. The rule does not require any proposed rule issuance, nor does it impact states or tribal governments.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has decided it's okay to have a tiny bit of a chemical called ethiprole on sugarcane that comes from other countries because they checked and said it's safe for everyone, including little kids. Bayer CropScience asked for this decision, and it starts at the end of December 2024.

  • 2021-03624 — Tetraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11133
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established tolerances for residues of the pesticide tetraniliprole in various agricultural commodities. This regulation, effective February 24, 2021, sets specific limits on the amount of tetraniliprole that can be present in foods like vegetables, fruits, and nuts, to ensure safety under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). These tolerance levels were determined by evaluating the available scientific data and considering potential exposure risks, especially to infants and children. The EPA ensures that these tolerance levels are safe and align with international standards whenever possible.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making sure that a chemical used on fruits, veggies, and nuts is safe to eat by setting limits on how much can be on our food. They checked a lot of science to make sure it won't hurt anyone, especially kids.

  • 2021-02655 — Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients (November 2020)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8781
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced they have received applications to register pesticide products that contain active ingredients not currently found in any other registered products. This notice, made under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), informs the public and allows them to comment on these new applications by March 11, 2021. The applications include products from Bayer CropScience, Bedoukian Research Inc., and VPTox LLC that propose new solutions for pest control and manufacturing use. EPA emphasizes that submitting comments should exclude any confidential business information through online platforms.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is telling people about some new bug-fighting products they might allow to be sold, and they want to hear what everyone thinks before deciding. These products are new because they have special ingredients not used in other bug sprays yet.