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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.

  • 2025-03823 — Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11710
    Reading Time:about 30 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China is being sold in the U.S. for less than it costs to make, potentially harming the U.S. industry. This decision came after receiving a petition from the Ad Hoc MDI Fair Trade Coalition, which includes BASF Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company. Commerce will examine the pricing, production factors, and economic impact of these Chinese imports. Interested parties can comment on the scope of the investigation and are encouraged to submit factual information to aid the investigation.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is checking if a special chemical from China is being sold in America for a price that's too low, which might hurt American companies making the same stuff. They are gathering facts and listening to comments to figure out what's going on.

  • 2025-02996 — Bacillus Thuringiensis Strain EX 297512 in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10599
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule establishing an exemption from tolerance requirements for Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512. This strain can now be used as a non-active ingredient in pesticides for seed treatment without needing to meet specific residue limits, as supported by a petition from BASF Corporation. The EPA has determined based on scientific data that this exemption poses no harm to human health, including infants and children, as it involves low toxicity levels. The rule is effective from February 25, 2025, with any objections or hearing requests needed by April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has decided that it's okay to use a friendly bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512 in pesticides without checking for tiny leftovers, because it's not harmful. People have until April 28, 2025, to ask questions or share thoughts about this decision.

  • 2025-05271 — Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey; Cancellation of Hearing for Antidumping Duty Investigations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13880
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States International Trade Commission announced the cancellation of a public hearing for the antidumping duty investigations related to Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey. The hearing was scheduled for March 25, 2025, but the request to cancel was made by Eastman Chemical Company and BASF Corporation. Both companies have withdrawn their requests to appear at the hearing and have agreed to answer any questions from the Commission in writing. The companies involved are expected to respond to written questions in their post-hearing briefs by April 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The International Trade Commission decided not to have a meeting to talk about a special chemical from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey because two big companies, Eastman and BASF, said they didn't need to talk in person anymore and would answer questions in writing instead.