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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos residues, as first published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024. This proposed rule does not affect chlorpyrifos use on certain crops like alfalfa, apple, and tart cherry, among others. The reopening extends the deadline for public comments to March 24, 2025, allowing stakeholders more time to respond. This action follows requests from stakeholders and offers additional time for reviewing materials related to the proposal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that allows an exemption from tolerance requirements for residues of Inactivated Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media on all food commodities, as long as they are used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. This decision means there's no need to set a maximum residue limit because the EPA determined that these substances are safe and pose no significant risk to humans, including children. Objections or requests for a hearing concerning this decision must be submitted by April 28, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposal to cancel certain pesticide registrations or amend them to stop specific uses voluntarily. This decision comes after requests from the registrants of these pesticides. The EPA will allow public comments on this proposal until January 17, 2025, before making a final decision. If the proposal is approved, the sale or use of these pesticides would only be permitted under specific conditions as outlined by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to revoke most tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos, except for specific uses on 11 crops, including alfalfa, apple, and soybean, in certain states. This action is in response to a 2007 petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Pesticide Action Network, which called for the revocation of all chlorpyrifos tolerances due to health concerns, particularly its potential effects on neurodevelopment. The EPA has determined that while some tolerances will be revoked based on voluntary cancellations, the remaining tolerances are considered safe under new restrictions. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 10, 2025.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the rescission of two previously issued cancellation orders affecting Bayer's triadimefon products. These orders, listed in the Federal Register Notices from January 12, 2021, and August 25, 2020, are being withdrawn before they take effect. The decision to rescind stems from Bayer's request and the low frequency and severity of incidents associated with the products. This move impacts seven triadimefon product registrations.