Federal Register #2026-13430

EPA Seeks Input on Alternatives to Chemical Crop Desiccants for Innovation Challenge

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, is seeking public input for an Innovation Challenge focused on alternatives to conventional pesticide chemicals for crop desiccation. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Coordination with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy - Scope of Request: - Gathering information on practical, cost-effective alternatives to chemical desiccants used in crop desiccation - Emphasis on solutions that maintain harvest readiness, crop quality, and operational efficiency - Target Audience: - Agricultural organizations - Implement manufacturers - Cooperative extension programs - Pest control entities - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named - Input will inform the scope, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and potential pilot or demonstration components for the Innovation Challenge - Relevant NAICS Codes: - 8133910 (Agricultural Organizations) - 33311 (Agricultural Implement Manufacturing) - 926140 (Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities)

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This notice is issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy. It announces filings related to Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports, including rate filings and amendments from various pipeline companies. The notice provides details on docket numbers, applicants, descriptions of filings, filing dates, and comment deadlines. It also outlines procedures for interventions, protests, and accessing filings through the Commission's eLibrary system.

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