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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final cancellation of certain pesticide registrations and amendments for chlorpyrifos products, as requested by the registrants. This action, effective December 12, 2024, aims to terminate certain uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide, following a period of public comment and under the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The order also outlines the conditions for selling, distributing, or using existing stocks of these products. EPA has determined that allowing the use of existing stocks for a limited time is not inconsistent with the purposes of FIFRA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to register new pesticide products containing active ingredients not found in any currently registered products. This announcement invites the public to review and comment on these applications by April 28, 2025. The notice includes information about the applicants, the new active ingredients, and how the public can participate in the commenting process. The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications does not imply any decisions have been made regarding their approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice regarding the amendment of a previous cancellation order for two pesticide registrations, specifically for triadimefon. Initially, the cancellation was announced on March 19, 2019, but due to delays in shipments caused by quarantine measures, the effective date of cancellation has been extended to February 28, 2020. This extension allows the sale and use of existing stocks for an additional year, as no significant risks have been identified. This change was requested by Bayer and accepted by the EPA, ensuring that these products can remain available for a limited time longer without posing significant risks.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed decisions regarding four pesticides: alpha methyl mannoside, Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297, Pepino mosaic virus strain CH2 isolate 1906, and sheep fat. The EPA proposes that no further review is required at this time, as these pesticides meet federal safety standards, showing low levels of toxicity and exposure. Public comments on these proposals are open until February 10, 2025, and should be submitted via the EPA's online portal. The EPA aims to ensure these decisions align with its commitment to environmental justice and user safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to approve new uses for specific pesticide products containing already registered active ingredients. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on these applications. Comments must be submitted by February 6, 2025. The notice includes detailed information on how to submit comments and highlights that this announcement does not indicate that decisions have been made on the applications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its interim registration review decision for ethylene oxide (EtO). This decision is part of a routine process under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), where pesticide registrations are reviewed every 15 years to ensure they meet current standards. The EPA has considered public comments on EtO during this review. The interim decision and additional information are available on the EPA's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received requests from the Utah and Minnesota Departments of Agriculture to use a new chemical, called the BIAXAM Polymer, on airport and aircraft surfaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This chemical is designed to give long-lasting protection against the virus SARS-CoV-2. Although the product has not been previously registered as a pesticide by the EPA, the agency is now seeking public comments before deciding whether to grant emergency exemptions for its use. The BIAXAM Polymer would be applied to surfaces to potentially offer an extra layer of safety for air travelers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to register new pesticide products containing active ingredients that are not in any currently registered products. These applications fall under the guidelines of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the EPA is providing a chance for the public to comment on them. The EPA lists specific products, their active ingredients, proposed uses, and applicant companies. The public has until March 10, 2021, to submit their comments on these registration applications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received new applications to register pesticide products featuring active ingredients not used in any existing products. This notice complies with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and invites the public to comment on these applications by January 6, 2025. The document lists several new active ingredients and their proposed uses, including a herbicide for soybeans and an insecticide/nematicide for seed treatment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice about receiving requests from registrants to either voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations or amend them to terminate specific uses. These actions are in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA plans to approve these requests unless there are significant public comments for reconsideration or the registrants withdraw their requests. Any sale or use of affected products after cancellations and terminations will only be allowed if it complies with the final order's terms.