Federal Register #2026-19884

EPA establishes pesticide tolerance for sodium salt of acifluorfen on sugar beet roots

This opportunity summary covers a regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding pesticide tolerance for sodium salt of acifluorfen on sugar beet roots. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs, Registration Division - OEM/Vendor: - UPL NA, Inc. (requested the tolerance) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the rule establishes a tolerance for sodium salt of acifluorfen residues on sugar beet roots at 0.06 ppm - Part number: Sodium salt of acifluorfen (sodium 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoate) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The tolerance replaces previous emergency exemption tolerances - Safety assessments confirm no harm to the general population, including infants and children - Analytical enforcement methods are provided - Harmonization with international standards - Procedures for filing objections and requests for hearings are outlined - No products, purchase quantities, or services are being solicited; this is a regulatory rule impacting agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers

Description

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of sodium salt of acifluorfen in or on sugar beet. The regulation is effective September 29, 2026. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before November 30, 2026, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178. Potentially affected entities include agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers.

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