Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0354

EPA Establishes Epyrifenacil Residue Tolerances for Corn, Rapeseed, Soybean, and Wheat

This EPA regulatory action establishes legal residue limits for the herbicide epyrifenacil in key agricultural commodities. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs, Registration Division - Contact: Charles Smith, Director - OEM/Vendor Mentioned: - Valent (petitioner for tolerance action) - Products/Commodities Affected: - Epyrifenacil residue tolerances set at 0.005 ppm for: - Field corn (forage, grain, stover) - Rapeseed (seed) - Soybean (forage, hay, seed) - Wheat (forage, grain, hay, straw) - Unique Requirements: - EPA reviewed toxicological and exposure data to ensure safety for the general population, including infants and children - No acute, chronic, or cancer risks expected from aggregate exposure - Tolerances established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) - No procurement or purchase of products/services; this is a regulatory tolerance establishment - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract vehicles involved - Only OEM mentioned is Valent, as the petitioner for the tolerance action

Description

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of epyrifenacil in or on various agricultural commodities including corn, rapeseed, soybean, and wheat. The rule is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Valent submitted a petition requesting maximum residue levels for this pesticide. The EPA reviewed the data and determined the tolerances necessary to ensure safety. The rule is effective June 30, 2026, with objections and hearing requests due by August 31, 2026.

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