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U.S. EPA approves continued use of herbicide atrazine

EPA issued a proposed interim decision on atrazine-a widely used herbicide in sorghum and corn. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement, "With common-sense actions, we are protecting the health of our nation and ensuring that…

US EPA proposes two major corn pesticide application changes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding application exclusion zones (AEZ). The EPA proposal would make two major changes for corn growers. Modifying the AEZ so it is only enforceable…

US EPA to review pesticide claims of synergistic effects of active ingredients

The U.S. EPA says it will review U.S. pesticide patents for claims of potential synergistic effects among active ingredients. Synergistic effects cause the total effect of the ingredients to be greater than the sum of their individual effects. In…

US EPA: Newly available data to be incorporated into pyrethroid proposed interim decisions

Based on a thorough review of recent data, the U.S. EPA concluded that there are reliable data to support reducing the current threefold (3X) Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor for pyrethroids to 1X, and that margin will be safe…

US EPA proposes 30 TSCA significant new use rules

The US EPA has proposed 30 TSCA significant new use rules (Snurs) for substances that were the subject of pre-manufacture notices (PMNs). The Snurs include certain restrictions, such as how the substance may be manufactured or used, or protective…

US EPA Considers Labeling Biostimulants as Pesticides

Biostimulants may soon be listed as a pesticide, requiring similar regulatory oversight. EPA has written a draft guidance to that effect, and the comment period closes this coming Friday. In its draft guidance, the EPA says: “In recognition…

US EPA to revamp pesticide evaluations

The US Environmental Protection Agency is taking another stab at revising its process for assessing the risks of pesticides to endangered species. The move comes after manufacturers of three organophosphate insecticides urged the agency to abandon…

US EPA issues draft revised method for ESA pesticide assessments

On May 16, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was seeking comment on its Draft Revised Method for National Level Endangered Species Risk Assessment Process for Biological Evaluations of Pesticides (Draft Revised…

US EPA clarified toxicology data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides used on food contact surfaces

The U.S. EPA issued a final rule clarifying data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides in 40 CFR Part 158 Subpart W (158W), making the registration process for these pesticides more efficient and transparent. View the final rule at www.regulations.gov,…