Federal Register #EPAHQOPP-2026-0334

EPA Requests Comments on New Use Registrations for Pesticide Products

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on applications to register new uses for existing pesticide products. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Valent BioSciences, LLC - BASF Corporation - Tessara (PTY) Ltd - Products/Services Requested: - Registration of new use patterns for pesticide products containing: - Abamectin (Valent BioSciences, LLC) - Fenpropathrin (Valent BioSciences, LLC) - Afidopyropen (BASF Corporation) - Sulfur dioxide (Tessara (PTY) Ltd) - Proposed changes include: - Use of Abamectin and Fenpropathrin as insecticides on all food/feed items and as a wide-area mosquito adulticide - Increased tolerance and application rates for Afidopyropen on oranges and tree nuts - Use of Sulfur dioxide as a fungicide on figs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on changes in use patterns for already registered active ingredients - Solicitation of public input under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided, as this is a request for comment on registration applications, not a direct procurement

Description

This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's receipt of applications to register new pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients that would entail a change in use pattern. The document provides details about each application received in 2025, including the date received, applicant, active ingredient, product type, and proposed use. The EPA is soliciting public comments on these applications by July 15, 2026. This action is taken under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

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