Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-0333

EPA Requests Comments on Registration of Pesticide Products with New Active Ingredients and Biosolids Guidance

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on applications to register pesticide products with new active ingredients and on draft guidance for biosolids management. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Bayer CropScience LLC - Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR4) Project Headquarters at NC State University - PIONEER HIBRED INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Nissan Chemical Corporation - Products/Active Ingredients Requested: - Bromoxynil (herbicide) for crop subgroup 20A (rapeseed, except flax, seed), crop subgroup 622E (vegetable, legume, pulse, bean, dried shelled, except soybean), and crop subgroup 622F (vegetable, legume, pulse, pea, dried shelled) - Cycloate (herbicide) for use on quinoa - COR121 Maize (plant incorporated protectant with Adiantum trapeziform var. braziliense IPD083Cb Protein and genetic material PHP98529 TDNA) - Iptriazopyrid (herbicide) for use on rice (98.5% and 9.1% concentrations) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Registration of new active ingredients not currently found in registered pesticide products - Solicitation of public feedback on draft guidance for reducing risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids, targeting wastewater treatment plant operators and stakeholders - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers provided, as this is a request for comment on registration applications and guidance, not a direct procurement.

Description

This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's receipt of and solicits comments on applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. The applications received in 2025 are currently being evaluated by EPA. The notice provides information about each application, including the applicant, active ingredient, product type, proposed uses, and contact information for further inquiries. Comments on the applications must be received by August 5, 2026.

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