# Federal Register #2026-23120

EPA Final Rule Establishing Ethephon Residue Tolerances for Figs

**Buyer:** Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** January 12, 2027
**Identifier:** 2026-23120

The EPA issued a final rule establishing ethephon residue tolerances for figs; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs.
- **Action:** Establishes maximum permissible levels for ethephon residues in or on figs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- **Named organization:** Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) submitted the petition supporting the rule; it is not identified as a vendor or OEM.
- **Procurement items:** No products or services, quantities, or part numbers are requested.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None identified.

### Description

The Environmental Protection Agency establishes tolerances for residues of ethephon in or on fig. The rule follows a petition submitted by Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The rule is effective November 13, 2026. Objections and hearing requests must be received by January 12, 2027.

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