Federal Register #2026-10709

EPA finalizes tolerance exemptions for specific plant-incorporated protectant proteins and propylene oxide residues

This EPA regulatory action establishes new tolerance exemptions and residue tolerances for specific proteins and chemicals in food and feed commodities: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. (petitioning entity) - Bacillus thuringiensis (protein source) - Adiantum trapeziforme var. braziliense (protein source) - Products/Proteins and Chemicals Covered: - Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.34.1 protein (Part #: Cry1B.34.1) - Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.61.1 protein (Part #: Cry1B.61.1) - Adiantum trapeziforme var. braziliense IPD083Cb protein (Part #: IPD083Cb) - Propylene Oxide residues (Part #: PPO) on sesame seed, turmeric roots (dried), ginger (dried), dried bell and non-bell peppers - Quantities: - No specific quantities requested; regulatory exemption applies to all food and feed commodities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exemption from tolerance requirements for specified proteins when used as plant-incorporated protectants - Establishment of residue tolerances for propylene oxide on select dried spices and seeds - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory action affecting agricultural and food producers - Place of Performance/Delivery: - EPA Headquarters, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC - Period of Performance: - Regulations effective May 29, 2026; objections and hearing requests due by July 28, 2026

Description

This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of certain Bacillus thuringiensis proteins and Adiantum trapeziforme var. braziliense IPD083Cb proteins in or on all food and feed commodities when used as plant-incorporated protectants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. for these exemptions. The regulation is effective on May 29, 2026, with objections and requests for hearings due by July 28, 2026. The rule eliminates the need to establish maximum permissible levels for residues of these proteins when used according to the exemption terms.

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