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Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Atrazine, et al.

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December 11, 2025

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to implement several tolerance actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency determined were necessary or appropriate during the registration review conducted under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). During registration review, EPA reviews all aspects of a pesticide case, including existing tolerances, to ensure that the pesticide continues to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA. The pesticide tolerances and active ingredients addressed in this rulemaking are identified and discussed in detail in Unit III. of this document.

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 236 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57418-57436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22519]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0266; FRL-12991-01-OCSPP]
RIN 2070-ZA16

Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions
for Certain Pesticides; Atrazine, et al.

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is
proposing to implement several tolerance actions under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency determined were
necessary or appropriate during the registration review conducted under
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). During
registration review, EPA reviews all aspects of a pesticide case,
including existing tolerances, to ensure that the pesticide continues
to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA. The pesticide
tolerances and active ingredients addressed in this rulemaking are
identified and discussed in detail in Unit III. of this document.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 9, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0266, through <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the
docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is
available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex McKee, Pesticide Re-Evaluation
Division (7508M), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 566-1939; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3beb0b8b6b6fdb2bfb6ab93b6a3b2fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="375a545c525219565b524f7752475619505841">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Executive Summary

A. Does this action apply to me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document might apply to
them:
<bullet> Crop production (NAICS code 111).
<bullet> Animal production (NAICS code 112).
<bullet> Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
<bullet> Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).
If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this
proposed action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. What action is the Agency taking?

EPA is proposing several tolerance actions that the Agency
previously determined were necessary or appropriate during registration
review of the pesticide active ingredients identified in Unit III. The
tolerance actions for each pesticide active ingredient are described in
Unit III. and may include but are not limited to the following types of
actions:
<bullet> Revising tolerance expressions;
<bullet> Modifying commodity definitions;
<bullet> Updating crop groupings;
<bullet> Removing expired tolerances;
<bullet> Revoking tolerances that are no longer needed; and
<bullet> Harmonizing tolerances with the Codex Alimentarius
Commission (Codex) Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).
Although it may not have been identified in the registration review
of a particular pesticide, this proposed rule reflects the Agency's
2019 adoption of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) Rounding Class Practice. More information on the
OECD Rounding Class Practice can be found at <a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/mrl-calculator-users-guide-and-white-paper_9789264221567-en.html">https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/mrl-calculator-users-guide-and-white-paper_9789264221567-en.html</a>. Where applicable, these adjustments are proposed for specific
pesticides as indicated in Unit III.

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C. What is EPA's authority for taking this action?

Section 408(e) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a(e), authorizes EPA to establish, modify, or revoke
tolerances or exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance on its own
initiative.
Under FIFRA section 3(g), 7 U.S.C. 136a(g), EPA is required to
periodically review all registered pesticides and determine if those
pesticides continue to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA.
As part of the registration review of a pesticide, EPA also evaluates
the existing tolerances and any tolerance changes identified as
necessary or appropriate during registration review of a pesticide are
summarized in the registration review decision documents for each
pesticide active ingredient or registration review case (e.g., in the
Proposed Interim Decision (PID), Proposed Final Decision (PFD), Interim
Decision (ID) and Final Decision (FD)). These documents can be found in
the public docket opened for each pesticide undergoing registration
review. Additional information about pesticide registration review is
available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation">https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation</a>.
Prior to issuing the final regulation, FFDCA section 408(e)(2)
requires EPA to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for a 60-day
public comment period, unless the Administrator for good cause finds
that it would be in the public interest to have a shorter period and
states the reasons in the proposed rulemaking.

D. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI to EPA through email or
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. If you wish to include CBI in your
comment, please follow the applicable instructions at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets#rules">https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets#rules</a> and clearly mark the
information that you claim to be CBI. Information so marked will not be
disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part
2.
2. Tips for preparing your comments. When preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets">https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets</a>.

E. What can I do if I want the Agency to maintain a tolerance that the
Agency proposes to revoke?

This proposed rule provides a 60-day public comment period that
allows any person to state an interest in retaining a tolerance
proposed for revocation. If EPA receives such a comment within the 60-
day period, EPA will not proceed to revoke the tolerance immediately.
However, EPA will take steps to ensure the submission of any needed
supporting data and will issue an order in the Federal Register under
FFDCA section 408(f), if needed. If the data are not submitted as
required in the order, EPA will take appropriate action under FFDCA.
After considering comments that are received in response to this
proposed rule, EPA will issue a final rule. At the time of the final
rule, you may file an objection or request a hearing on the action
taken in the final rule. If you fail to file an objection to the final
rule within the time period specified in the final rule, you will have
waived the right to raise any issues resolved in the final rule. After
the filing deadline specified in the final rule, issues resolved in the
final rule cannot be raised again in any subsequent proceedings.

II. Background

A. What is a tolerance?

A ``tolerance'' represents the maximum level for residues of a
pesticide chemical legally allowed in or on food, which includes raw
agricultural commodities and processed foods and feed for animals.
Under the FFDCA, residues of a pesticide chemical that are not covered
by a tolerance or exemption from the requirement of a tolerance are
considered unsafe. See 21 U.S.C. 346a(a)(1). Foods containing unsafe
residues are deemed adulterated and may not be distributed in
interstate commerce. See 21 U.S.C. 331(a) and 342(a)(2)(B).
Consequently, for a food-use pesticide (i.e., a pesticide use that is
likely to result in residues in or on food) to be sold and distributed
in the United States, the pesticide must not only have appropriate
tolerances or exemptions under the FFDCA, but also must be registered
under FIFRA. Food-use pesticides not registered in the United States
must have tolerances or exemptions in order for commodities treated
with those pesticides to be imported into the United States. For
additional information about tolerances, go to <a href="https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-tolerances/about-pesticide-tolerances">https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-tolerances/about-pesticide-tolerances</a>.

B. Why does EPA consider international residue limits?

When establishing a tolerance for residues of a pesticide, EPA must
determine whether Codex has established a MRL for that pesticide. See
21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(4). Additionally, as part the registration review of
a pesticide (see Unit II.C.), EPA determines whether Codex or other
international MRLs exist for commodities and chemicals for which U.S.
tolerances have been established. Where appropriate, EPA's intention is
to harmonize U.S. tolerances with those international MRLs to
facilitate trade. EPA's effort to harmonize with international MRLs is
summarized in the tolerance reassessment section of the individual
Human Health Draft Risk Assessments that support the pesticide
registration review.

C. What is registration review?

Under FIFRA section 3(g), 7 U.S.C. 136a(g), EPA is required to
periodically review all registered pesticides and determine if those
pesticides continue to meet the standard for registration under FIFRA.
See also 40 CFR 155.40(a). The registration review program is intended
to make sure that, as the ability to assess risk evolves and as
policies and practices change, all registered pesticides can continue
to be used without causing unreasonable adverse effects on human health
and the environment. As part of the registration review of a pesticide,
EPA also evaluates whether existing tolerances are safe, whether any
changes to existing tolerances are necessary or appropriate, and
whether any new tolerances are necessary to cover residues from
registered pesticides. In addition, any tolerance changes identified as
necessary or appropriate during registration review of a pesticide are
summarized in the registration review decision documents for each
pesticide active ingredient or registration review case (e.g., in the
Proposed Interim Decision (PID), Proposed Final Decision (PFD), Interim
Decision (ID) and Final Decision (FD)). These documents can be found in
the public docket that has been opened for each pesticide, which is
available online at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, using the docket ID
number listed in Unit III. for each pesticide active ingredient
included in this proposed action. Additional information about
pesticide registration review is available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation">https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation</a>.

D. EPA's Safety Assessments

FFDCA section 408(b) authorizes EPA to establish a tolerance, if
the Agency determines that a tolerance is safe; FFDCA section 408(c)
authorizes EPA to establish an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance if the Agency determines that the exemption is safe. See 21
U.S.C. 346a(b) and (c). If EPA

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determines that a tolerance or exemption is not safe, EPA must modify
or revoke that tolerance or exemption. The FFDCA defines ``safe'' to
mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result
from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including
all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for which
there is reliable information.'' 21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(2)(A)(ii),
(c)(2)(A)(ii). This includes exposure through drinking water and in
residential settings but does not include occupational exposure. FFDCA
section 408(b)(2)(C) requires EPA to give special consideration to the
exposure of infants and children to the pesticide chemical residue in
establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure that there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to infants and children from
aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue[s.]'' 21 U.S.C.
346a(b)(2)(C). In addition, FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D) contains several
factors EPA must consider when making determinations about
establishing, modifying, or revoking tolerances. 21 U.S.C.
346a(b)(2)(D). FFDCA section 408(c)(2)(B) requires that EPA, when
making determinations about exemptions, to take into account, among
other things, the considerations set forth in FFDCA section
408(b)(2)(C) and (D). 21 U.S.C. 346a(c)(2)(B).
Furthermore, when establishing tolerances or exemptions from the
requirement of a tolerance, FFDCA sections 408(b)(3) and (c)(3) require
that there be a practical method for detecting and measuring pesticide
chemical residue levels in or on food, unless in the case of
exemptions, EPA determines that such method is not needed and states
the reasons therefore in the rulemaking. 21 U.S.C. 346a(b) and (c).
Consistent with its obligations under FIFRA section 3(g), 7 U.S.C.
136a(g), and FFDCA section 408, 21 U.S.C. 346a, EPA has reviewed the
available scientific data and other relevant information on toxicity
and exposure of the individual chemicals represented in this
rulemaking. As part of registration review, the Agency has published
risk assessments detailing the risks from aggregate exposure, including
to infants and children, for each of the pesticides represented herein.
The chemical-specific toxicity and exposure analyses, which support the
safety determinations contained in Unit III., can be found in the human
health risk assessment documents and related registration review
decision documents, which are available in the public docket that has
been opened for each pesticide, as noted in Unit III.
After considering all available information, EPA has determined it
is appropriate based on the underlying safety assessments to take the
tolerance actions being proposed in this rulemaking and that adequate
enforcement methodology as described in the supporting documents is
available to enforce the tolerance expressions.

III. Proposed Tolerance Actions

EPA is proposing to take the specific tolerance actions identified
in this unit. All tolerance values proposed in the regulatory text of
this rule, modified or otherwise, are being proposed to reflect current
OECD rounding practices.

A. 40 CFR 180.220; Atrazine; Case 0062 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-
0266)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expression in paragraph (a) for
atrazine to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of the
tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with EPA
policy, the revised tolerance expression would clarify that (1) as
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites
and degradates of atrazine not specifically mentioned; and (2)
compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to be determined by
measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance expression.
The revisions to the tolerance expression would not substantively
change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the permissible level of
residues permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Modifying the tolerance level in paragraph (a) for ``Corn,
sweet, forage'' from 15 ppm to 1.5 ppm, which is supported by the
updated pre-harvest interval. The Agency previously reviewed crop field
trial data conducted on sweet corn, reflecting maximum use rates of
post-emergent applications of atrazine and a 45-day pre-harvest
interval for forage. These data indicate that a tolerance level of 1.5
ppm is adequate to cover potential residues of atrazine in/on corn,
sweet, forage following post-emergent application at maximum registered
use rates and a 45-day pre-harvest interval for forage. Because the
proposed action would lower the existing tolerance, EPA is proposing to
add an expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Updating the existing crop group tolerance in paragraph
(d) for indirect or inadvertent residues of atrazine from ``Vegetable,
leafy, except brassica, group 4'' to the updated crop groups ``Leaf
petiole vegetable subgroup 22B'' and ``Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A'' at
the same level, 0.25 ppm. The Agency is also proposing to establish
tolerances for the following individual commodities, which would
otherwise lose coverage under the updated crop groupings: ``Arugula'',
``Celtuce'', ``Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk'', ``Cress,
garden'', and ``Cress, upland'' at 0.25 ppm.
40 CFR 180.40(j) states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend
tolerances for crop groups that have been superseded by revised crop
groups to conform the pre-existing crop group to the revised crop
group.'' EPA has indicated in updates to its crop group rulemakings
that registration review is one of those appropriate times. See, e.g.,
Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V (85 FR 70985) (November 6, 2020).
<bullet> Establishing new tolerances in paragraph (d) for indirect
or inadvertent residues of atrazine in or on ``Vegetable, foliage of
legume, group 7'' at 0.5 ppm. Rotational crop studies support the
establishment of this tolerance.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the atrazine tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
atrazine residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.
This proposed rule only proposes atrazine tolerance actions which
EPA previously identified as necessary or appropriate during
registration review. It does not serve as a response to the petition
that EPA received in February 2025 from the Center for Biological
Diversity, A Petition to Make America Healthy Again by Eliminating
Extraordinarily Toxic Pesticides From Food (available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-07/maha_petition.pdf">https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-07/maha_petition.pdf</a>), which
asks, in part, that EPA revoke all tolerances for residues of atrazine.
That petition is currently under review by the Agency.

B. 40 CFR 180.226; Diquat; Case 0288 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-
0846)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the commodity definitions in paragraph (a)(2)
from ``Vegetable, brassica, leafy, group 5'' to ``Vegetable, Brassica,
leafy, group 5'' and

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``Vegetable, leafy, except brassica, group 4'' to ``Vegetable, leafy,
except Brassica, group 4.'' These revisions of commodity definitions
would help facilitate efficient commodity searches and would not
substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the
permissible level of residues in or on the commodity listed in the
regulation.
<bullet> Updating existing crop group tolerances in paragraph
(a)(2) from ``Berry group 13'' to ``Berry and small fruit, group 13-
07'', ``Cotton, undelinted seed'' to ``Oilseeds, group 20'', ``Fruit,
citrus, group 10'' to ``Fruit, citrus, group 10-10'', ``Fruit, pome,
group 11'' to ``Fruit, pome, group 11-10'', ``Fruit, stone, group 12''
to ``Fruit, stone, group 12-12'', and ``Nut, tree, group 14'' to ``Nut,
tree, group 14-12''. The Agency also proposes to remove tolerances for
the individual commodities ``Cranberry'', ``Grape'', and
``Strawberry'', which would be covered under the updated crop group
``Berry and small fruit, group 13-07'' at the same level, 0.05 ppm.
40 CFR 180.40(j) states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend
tolerances for crop groups that have been superseded by revised crop
groups to conform the pre-existing crop group to the revised crop
group.'' EPA has indicated in updates to its crop group rulemakings
that registration review is one of those appropriate times. See, e.g.,
Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V (85 FR 70985) (November 6, 2020).
<bullet> Revoking the tolerance from paragraph (a)(3) for
``Soybean, hulls'' at 0.6 ppm, because domestic use of diquat on
soybeans was cancelled. Because the proposed action would revoke the
existing tolerance, EPA is proposing to add an expiration date for the
existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the final rule in
the Federal Register.
<bullet> Establishing a new tolerance in paragraph (a)(1) for
``Clover, seed'' at 2 ppm. This was recommended in the 2002 Tolerance
Reassessment Eligibility Document (TRED) based on the registered use on
clover grown for seed.
<bullet> Establishing new tolerances in paragraph (a)(2) for
``Animal feed, nongrass, group 18, forage'', ``Animal feed, nongrass,
group 18, hay'', and ``Herb and spice, group 19'' at 0.2 ppm, and for
``Vegetable, bulb, group 3'' and ``Vegetable, leaves of root and tuber,
group 2'' at 0.02 ppm. Translation of available commodity data support
the establishment of these tolerances.
<bullet> Moving the tolerances for ``Banana'', and ``Coffee, bean,
green'' from paragraph (a)(3) to paragraph (a)(1), moving the
tolerances for ``Potato, granules/flakes'' and ``Potato, chips'' from
paragraph (a)(4) to paragraph (a)(1), and moving and establishing an
expiration date for the tolerance for ``Soybean, hulls'' from paragraph
(a)(3) to paragraph (a)(1).
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention is to harmonize
U.S. tolerances with international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA has
identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for diquat and is
proposing to harmonize tolerances for bananas and coffee from 0.05 ppm
to 0.02 ppm as there are no U.S. registrations for these crop uses.
Tolerances for residues in/on banana and coffee were established at the
limit of quantitation, which was 0.05 ppm at the time of the petitions
for the tolerances in/on banana and coffee in 1995. The Agency
determined that the 0.02 ppm level reflects the limit of quantitation
of the current enforcement method. Because the proposed action would
lower the existing tolerances, EPA is proposing to add an expiration
date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the
final rule in the Federal Register.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the diquat tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to diquat
residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

C. 40 CFR 180.318; MCPB; Case 2365 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0181)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expression in paragraph (a) for
MCPB to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of the tolerances
and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with EPA policy,
the revised tolerance expression would clarify that (1) as provided in
FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites and
degradates of MCPB not specifically mentioned; and (2) compliance with
the specified tolerance levels is to be determined by measuring the
specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance expression. The revisions
to the tolerance expression would not substantively change the
tolerances or, in any way, modify the permissible level of residues
permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definition and modifying the
tolerance levels in paragraph (a) from ``Pea'' at 0.1 ppm to ``Pea,
dry, seed'' at 0.03 ppm, ``Pea, edible, podded'' at 0.02 ppm, and
``Pea, succulent, shelled'' at 0.02 ppm, which is supported by field
trial data. As part of registration review, the Agency reviewed crop
field trials conducted on pea, which reflect registered use patterns of
MPCB. These data indicate that a tolerance level of 0.03 ppm is
adequate to cover potential residues of MCPB in/on pea, dry, seed
following application at maximum registered use rates. Additionally,
the tolerance level of 0.02 ppm for residues in/on ``Pea, edible
podded'' and ``Pea, succulent, shelled'' is based on the limit of
quantification, as no residues were detected in these commodities in
the reviewed field trial data. Because the proposed action would lower
the existing tolerance, EPA is proposing to add an expiration date for
the existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the final rule
in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definitions in paragraph (a) from
``Peppermint, tops'' to ``Peppermint, fresh leaves'' and ``Spearmint,
tops'' to ``Spearmint, fresh leaves''. These revisions of commodity
definitions would help facilitate efficient commodity searches and
would not substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify the
permissible level of residues in or on the commodity listed in the
regulation.
<bullet> Revising the title to ``MCPB'' in 40 CFR 180.318 to more
accurately reflect the chemical covered by the tolerances in that
section.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the MCPB tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to MCPB
residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

D. 40 CFR 180.328; Napropamide; Case 2450 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-
2016-0019)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expression in paragraph (a) for
napropamide to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of the
tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with EPA
policy, the revised tolerance expression would clarify that (1) as
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites
and degradates of napropamide not specifically

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mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression would
not substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definitions in paragraph (a) from
``Spearmint, tops'' to ``Spearmint, fresh leaves'' and ``Peppermint,
tops'' to ``Peppermint, fresh leaves''. These revisions of the
commodity definitions would help facilitate efficient commodity
searches and would not substantively change the tolerances or, in any
way, modify the permissible level of residues in or on the commodities
listed in the regulation.
<bullet> Updating existing crop group tolerances in paragraph (a)
from ``Vegetable, fruiting, Group 8'' and ``Nut, tree, Group 14'' to
the updated crop groups ``Vegetable, fruiting, Group 8-10'' and ``Nut,
tree, Group 14-12'' at the same level, 0.1 ppm. The Agency also
proposes to remove the tolerance for the individual commodity ``Almond,
hulls'', which would be covered under the updated crop grouping ``Nut,
tree, Group 14-12'' at the same level, 0.1 ppm.
<bullet> Updating existing crop group tolerances in paragraph (a)
from ``Vegetable, Brassica, leafy, group 5'' to ``Brassica, leafy
greens, subgroup 4-16B'', ``Vegetable, brassica, head and stem, group
5-16'', and ``Stalk and stem vegetable subgroup 22A'' at the same
level, 0.1 ppm. The Agency also proposes to remove the tolerance for
the individual commodity ``Asparagus'', which would be covered under
the updated crop groupings at the same level, 0.1 ppm.
<bullet> Updating existing crop group tolerances in paragraph (a)
from ``Berry group 13'' to ``Berry, low growing, subgroup 13-07G'',
``Bushberry subgroup 13-07B'', ``Caneberry Subgroup 13-07A'', and
``Fruit, small, vine climbing, subgroup 13-07D'' at the same level, 0.1
ppm. The Agency also proposes to remove the tolerances for the
individual commodities ``Cranberry'', ``Grape'', ``Kiwifruit'', and
``Strawberry'', which would be covered under the updated crop groupings
at the same level, 0.1 ppm.
40 CFR 180.40(j) states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend
tolerances for crop groups that have been superseded by revised crop
groups to conform the pre-existing crop group to the revised crop
group.'' EPA has indicated in updates to its crop group rulemakings
that registration review is one of those appropriate times. See, e.g.,
Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V (85 FR 70985) (November 6, 2020).
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the napropamide tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
napropamide residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

E. 40 CFR 180.339; MCPA; Case 0017 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0180)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Modifying the tolerance levels in paragraph (a) for ``Pea,
field, hay'' from 0.1 ppm to 1.5 ppm and ``Pea, field, vines'' from 0.1
to 0.6 ppm, based on updated field trial data and OECD calculations.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definition in paragraph (a) from
``Pea, succulent'' to ``Pea, succulent shelled''. The revision of
commodity definition would help facilitate efficient commodity searches
and would not substantively change the tolerance or, in any way, modify
the permissible level of residues in or on the commodity listed in the
regulation.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definition in paragraph (a) from
``Pea, dry'' to ``Pea, dry, seed'' and modifying the tolerance level
from 0.1 ppm to 0.01 ppm, based on updated field trial data and OECD
calculations. As part of registration review, the Agency reviewed crop
field trials conducted on dry pea, which reflect registered use
patterns of MCPA. These data indicate that a tolerance level of 0.01
ppm is adequate to cover potential residues of MCPA in/on pea, dry,
seed following application at maximum registered use rates. The
revision of the commodity definition and permissible tolerance level
would help facilitate efficient commodity searches as well as harmonize
the tolerance level with Codex. Because the proposed action would lower
the existing tolerance, EPA is proposing to add an expiration date for
the existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the final rule
in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Establishing new crop group tolerances in paragraph (a)
for ``Grass, forage, fodder, and hay, group 17, forage'' at 500 ppm,
and ``Grass, forage, fodder, and hay, group 17, hay'' at 200 ppm, based
on updated OECD calculations. The Agency also proposes to remove the
tolerances for the individual commodities ``Grass, forage'' at 300 ppm
and ``Grass, hay'' at 20 ppm, which would be covered under the updated
crop grouping. The establishment of the new crop group tolerance for
``Grass, forage, fodder, and hay, group 17, forage'' at 500 ppm would
help facilitate efficient commodity searches as well as harmonize
permissible levels with Codex.
40 CFR 180.40(j) states that ``At appropriate times, EPA will amend
tolerances for crop groups that have been superseded by revised crop
groups to conform the pre-existing crop group to the revised crop
group.'' EPA has indicated in updates to its crop group rulemakings
that registration review is one of those appropriate times. See, e.g.,
Tolerance Crop Grouping Program V (85 FR 70985) (November 6, 2020).
<bullet> Revoking the tolerances in paragraph (a) for ``Hog, fat'',
``Hog, meat'', and ``Hog, meat byproducts''. An updated dietary burden
calculation showed no reasonable expectation of finite residues in hog
commodities (see 40 CFR 180.6(a)(3)). Because the proposed action would
revoke the existing tolerances, EPA is proposing to add an expiration
date for the existing tolerances of June 9, 2026.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances by removing trailing zeros to reflect
current OECD rounding practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA has
identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for MCPA and is
proposing to modify the following tolerance values in paragraph (a) to
do so: ``Oat, straw'' from 25 ppm to 50 ppm, ``Rye, forage'' from 20
ppm to 50 ppm, ``Rye, straw'' from 25 ppm to 50 ppm, ``Wheat, forage''
from 20 ppm to 50 ppm, and ``Wheat, straw'' from 25 ppm to 50 ppm.
In addition to harmonizing with Codex, EPA is proposing to modify
the following tolerance values based on updated OECD calculations:
``Barley, grain'' from 1 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Oat, grain'' from 1 ppm to
0.2 ppm, ``Oat, hay'' from 115 ppm to 50 ppm, ``Rye, grain'' from 1 ppm
to 0.2 ppm, ``Wheat, grain'' from 1.0 ppm to 0.2 ppm, and ``Wheat,
hay'' from 115 ppm to 50 ppm. As part of registration review, the
Agency reviewed crop field trials conducted at an exaggerated
application rate on wheat, which reflect registered uses of MCPA. These
data indicate that tolerance levels of 0.2 ppm and 50 ppm are adequate
to cover potential residues of MCPA in/on wheat, grain and wheat, hay,
respectively, following application at maximum registered use rates.
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tolerance levels have been translated to other small cereal grains,
including barley, oat, and rye. Because the proposed action would lower
the existing tolerances, EPA is proposing to add an expiration date for
the existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the final rule
in the Federal Register.
In addition to harmonizing with Codex, EPA is proposing to modify
the following tolerance values based on an updated dietary burden
calculations: ``Cattle, fat'' from 0.1 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Cattle, meat
byproducts'' from 0.1 ppm to 3 ppm, ``Goat, fat'' from 0.1 ppm to 0.2
ppm, ``Goat, meat byproducts'' from 0.1 ppm to 3 ppm, ``Horse, fat''
from 0.1 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Horse, meat byproducts'' from 0.1 ppm to 3
ppm, ``Milk'' from 0.1 ppm to 0.04 ppm, ``Sheep, fat'' from 0.1 ppm to
0.2 ppm, and ``Sheep, meat byproducts'' from 0.1 ppm to 3 ppm. Because
the proposed action would lower the existing tolerance for ``Milk'',
EPA is proposing to establish an expiration date for the existing
tolerance of EPA is proposing to add an expiration date for the
existing tolerance of 180 days after publication of the final rule in
the Federal Register. The updated tolerance level is based on livestock
feeding studies and updated dietary burden calculations, which
incorporates residues from updated crop field trial data reviewed under
registration review.
In addition to harmonizing with Codex, EPA is proposing to modify
the tolerance value for ``Flax, seed'' from 0.1 ppm to 0.01 ppm, based
on updated residue data. As part of registration review, the Agency
reviewed crop field trials conducted on flax, which reflect registered
use patterns of MCPA. These data indicate that a tolerance level of
0.01 ppm is adequate to cover potential residues of MCPA in/on flax,
seed following application at maximum registered use rates. Because the
proposed action would lower the existing tolerance, EPA is proposing to
add an expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the MCPA tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to MCPA
residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

F. 40 CFR 180.409; Pirimiphos-Methyl; Case 2535 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OPP-2009-0056)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expression in paragraph (a) for
pirimiphos-methyl to describe more clearly the scope or coverage of the
tolerances and the method for measuring compliance. Consistent with EPA
policy, the revised tolerance expression would clarify that (1) as
provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites
and degradates of pirimiphos-methyl not specifically mentioned; and (2)
compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to be determined by
measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance expression.
The revisions to the tolerance expression would not substantively
change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the permissible level of
residues permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention is to harmonize
U.S. tolerances with international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA has
identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for pirimiphos-
methyl and is proposing to modify tolerance levels for the following
commodities to do so: ``Cattle, fat'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm,
``Cattle, meat byproducts'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Corn, field,
grain'' from 8 ppm to 7 ppm, ``Corn, pop, grain'' from 8 ppm to 7 ppm,
``Goat, fat'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Goat, meat byproducts'' from
0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Hog, fat'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Hog,
meat byproducts'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Horse, fat'' from 0.02
ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Horse, meat byproducts'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm,
``Poultry, fat'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Sheep, fat'' from 0.02
ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Sheep, meat byproducts'' from 0.02 ppm to 0.01 ppm,
and ``Sorghum, grain, grain'' from 8 ppm to 7 ppm. The Agency is
proposing the revisions to ``Corn, field, grain'', ``Corn, pop,
grain'', and ``Sorghum, grain, grain'' based on the maximum application
rate of pirimiphos-methyl on corn and sorghum grain and pesticide
monitoring data showing little, if any, residues in or on corn and
sorghum grain. For the livestock tolerances, the Agency concluded that
the decreased tolerance level is sufficient to cover anticipated
residues in or on ``Cattle, fat'', ``Cattle, meat byproducts'', ``Goat,
fat'', ``Goat, meat byproducts'', ``Hog, fat'', ``Hog, meat
byproducts'', ``Horse, fat'', ``Horse, meat byproducts'', ``Poultry,
fat'', ``Sheep, fat'', and ``Sheep, meat byproducts'' based on the
calculated dietary burden and available residue chemistry data. Because
the proposed action would lower the existing tolerances, EPA is
proposing to add an expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180
days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
As discussed in Unit II.D, based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the pirimiphos-methyl tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the general
population, or specifically to infants and children, from aggregate
exposure to pirimiphos-methyl residues. Adequate enforcement
methodology is available.

G. 40 CFR 180.411; Fluazifop-P-Butyl; Case 2285 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OPP-2014-0779)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expressions in paragraphs (a) and
(c) for fluazifop-P-butyl to describe more clearly the scope or
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance.
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression would
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances
cover metabolites and degradates of fluazifop-P-butyl not specifically
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression would
not substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Removing the tolerances from paragraph (a) for ``Fruit,
citrus, group 10'' at 0.03 ppm and ``Fruit, stone'' at 0.05 ppm. These
tolerances were time-limited to allow a reasonable interval for
producers to adapt to the requirement when the current crop group
tolerances were established and expired on June 26, 2023.
<bullet> Removing the tolerance from paragraph (a) for ``Citrus,
juice'' at 0.06 ppm. Based on a new citrus processing study, EPA
determined that any residues in this commodity would be covered by the
``Fruit, citrus, group 10-10'' tolerance of 0.01 ppm. Because the
proposed action would lower the tolerance level for this commodity, EPA
is proposing to add an expiration date for the existing tolerance of
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after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Modifying tolerance levels in paragraph (a) for ``Citrus,
dried pulp'' from 0.40 to 0.06 ppm, ``Citrus, oil'' from 30.0 to 0.05
ppm, and ``Soybean, seed'' from 2.5 to 4 ppm. While the existing
tolerances for these citrus commodities were based on theoretical
concentration factors, EPA is proposing to modify the tolerances based
on a new citrus processing study. Likewise, EPA is proposing to modify
the tolerance for ``Soybean, seed'' based on new data on soybean
residues. Because the proposed action would lower the existing
tolerances for the citrus commodities, EPA is proposing to add an
expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definitions and modifying the
tolerance levels in paragraph (a) from ``Beans, dry, seed'' at 50 ppm
to ``Bean, dry, seed'' at 40 ppm, and from ``Pecans'' at 0.05 ppm to
``Pecan'' at 0.01 ppm. For ``Bean, dry, seed'', the Agency determined
that the U.S. tolerance was determined using the North American Free
Trade Agreement (NAFTA) calculator, while the Codex MRL was determined
using the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
calculator. As the Agency currently relies on the OECD calculator and
the Codex MRL was determined using the same dataset as the U.S.
tolerance, the tolerance should be lowered to harmonize with Codex. For
``Pecan'', the Agency determined that the 0.01 ppm level reflects the
limit of quantitation of the current enforcement method. This level is
appropriate as there are no detects in the field trial data, residue
translocation into tree/vine fruit is not expected based on the
registered use pattern, and suitably sensitive analytical enforcement
methods are available, so the tolerances should be lowered to harmonize
with Codex. The revisions of the commodity definitions and permissible
tolerance levels would help facilitate efficient commodity searches as
well as harmonize the tolerance levels with Codex. Because the proposed
action would lower the existing tolerances, EPA is proposing to add an
expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA has
identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for fluazifop-P-
butyl and is proposing to modify the following tolerance values in
paragraphs (a) and (c) to do so: ``Beet, sugar, roots'' from 0.25 ppm
to 0.5 ppm, ``Cattle, fat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Cattle, meat''
from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Cattle, meat byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to
0.2 ppm, ``Coffee, bean'' from 0.1 ppm to 0.01 ppm, ``Cotton,
undelinted seed'' from 1 ppm to 0.7 ppm, ``Egg'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.03
ppm, ``Goat, fat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Goat, meat'' from 0.05
ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Goat, meat byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm,
``Hog, fat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Hog, meat'' from 0.05 ppm to
0.09 ppm, ``Hog, meat byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Horse,
fat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, ``Horse, meat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09
ppm, ``Horse, meat byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Milk'' from
0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Poultry, fat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.03 ppm,
``Poultry, meat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.03 ppm, ``Poultry, meat
byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm, ``Sheep, fat'' from 0.05 ppm to
0.09 ppm, ``Sheep, meat'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.09 ppm, and ``Sheep, meat
byproducts'' from 0.05 ppm to 0.2 ppm. For ``Coffee, bean'', the Agency
determined that the 0.01 ppm level reflects the limit of quantitation
of the current enforcement method. This level is appropriate as there
are no detects in the field trial data, residue translocation into
tree/vine fruit is not expected based on the registered use pattern,
and suitably sensitive analytical enforcement methods are available, so
the tolerances should be lowered to harmonize with Codex, For ``Cotton,
undelinted seed'', the same dataset was used to establish the U.S.
tolerance (1.0 ppm) and the Codex MRL (0.7 ppm). The difference in
levels appears to result from a difference in the residue value
determined from the trial with the highest residue and should be
lowered to the same level as the Codex MRL so it is more
representative. For ``Egg'', ``Poultry, fat'', and ``Poultry meat'',
the U.S. tolerances are currently higher due to differences in the
livestock method limit of quantitation (LOQ) when the levels were
determined and should be lowered as they now share the same LOQ as the
Codex MRLs. Because the proposed action would lower the existing
tolerances for ``Coffee, bean'', ``Cotton, undelinted seed'', ``Egg'',
``Poultry, fat'', and ``Poultry, meat'', EPA is proposing to add an
expiration date for the existing tolerance of 180 days after
publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the fluazifop tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
fluazifop residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

H. 40 CFR 180.458; Clethodim; Case 7226 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-
0658).

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerances by:
<bullet> Updating existing individual and crop group tolerances in
paragraph (a) from ``Flax, seed'' at 0.6 ppm and ``Rapeseed subgroup
20A, except flax seed'' at 0.50 ppm to the crop group ``Rapeseed
subgroup 20A'' at 0.6 ppm. Upon establishment of the new crop group,
and to prevent redundancy, the Agency proposes to remove tolerances
that will be unnecessary once they are superseded by the tolerances
established for the new crop group, including the tolerances for
``Flax, seed'' and ``Rapeseed subgroup 20A, except flax seed'' that
will now be covered under the updated crop grouping ``Rapeseed subgroup
20A.''
<bullet> Removing the tolerance from paragraph (a) for ``Kohlrabi''
at 3 ppm. This tolerance was time-limited to allow a reasonable
interval for producers to adapt to the requirement when the current
crop group tolerances were established and expired on October 12, 2018.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with those international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA has
identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for clethodim and
is proposing to increase the tolerance for ``Peanut'' from 3.0 ppm to 5
ppm.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the clethodim tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
clethodim residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

I. 40 CFR 180.572; Bifenazate; Case 7609 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-
2012-0633)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerance by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expressions in paragraphs (a)(1),
(a)(2), and (c) for bifenazate to describe more clearly the

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scope or coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring
compliance. Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance
expression would clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section
408(a)(3), the tolerances cover metabolites and degradates of
bifenazate not specifically mentioned; and (2) compliance with the
specified tolerance levels is to be determined by measuring the
specific compounds mentioned in the tolerance expression. The revisions
to the tolerance expression would not substantively change the
tolerances or, in any way, modify the permissible level of residues
permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Revising the commodity definitions in paragraph (a) from
``Bean, dry seed'' to ``Bean, dry, seed'', ``Berry, low-growing
subgroup 13-07G'' to ``Berry, low-growing, subgroup 13-07G'', ``Black
sapote'' to ``Sapote, black'', ``Fruit, small, vine climbing subgroup
13-07F, except fuzzy kiwifruit'' to ``Fruit, small, vine climbing,
except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F'', ``Herb, subgroup 19A, except
chervil and chive'' to ``Herb subgroup 19A, except chervil and chive'',
``Peppermint, tops'' to ``Peppermint, fresh leaves'', ``Soybean,
succulent shelled'' to ``Soybean, vegetable, succulent shelled'', and
``Spearmint, tops'' to ``Spearmint, fresh leaves.'' These revisions of
commodity definitions would help facilitate efficient commodity
searches and would not substantively change the tolerance or, in any
way, modify the permissible level of residues in or on the commodity
listed in the regulation.
<bullet> Removing the tolerances from paragraph (a) for the
individual commodities ``Grape'' at 0.75 ppm and ``Okra'' at 2 ppm.
These commodities are covered by the existing crop group tolerances
``Fruit, small, vine climbing subgroup 13-07F, except fuzzy
kiwifruit,'' at 1.0 ppm and ``Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10'' at 4.0
ppm, respectively, and they would continue to be covered under the
revisions proposed in this rule.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the bifenazate tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
bifenazate residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

J. 40 CFR 180.620; Etofenprox; Case 7407 (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-
2007-0804)

EPA is proposing to amend the current tolerance by:
<bullet> Revising the tolerance expression in newly designated
paragraph (a)(1) for etofenprox to describe more clearly the scope or
coverage of the tolerances and the method for measuring compliance.
Consistent with EPA policy, the revised tolerance expression would
clarify that (1) as provided in FFDCA section 408(a)(3), the tolerances
cover metabolites and degradates of etofenprox not specifically
mentioned; and (2) compliance with the specified tolerance levels is to
be determined by measuring the specific compounds mentioned in the
tolerance expression. The revisions to the tolerance expression would
not substantively change the tolerances or, in any way, modify the
permissible level of residues permitted by the tolerances.
<bullet> Establishing a tolerance of 5 ppm under a newly designated
paragraph (a)(2) for residues of etofenprox in or on all food/feed
items resulting from use of etofenprox as a wide-area mosquito
adulticide.
<bullet> Modifying tolerances to reflect current OECD rounding
practices.
Where appropriate, it is the Agency's intention is to harmonize
U.S. tolerances with those international MRLs to facilitate trade. EPA
has identified opportunities to harmonize with Codex MRLs for
etofenprox and is proposing to harmonize the U.S. tolerances for
``Cattle, meat'', ``Goat, meat'', ``Horse, meat'', and ``Sheep, meat'',
all from 0.40 ppm to 0.5 ppm and ``Hog, meat'' from 0.20 ppm to 0.5
ppm.
As discussed in Unit II.D., based on the supporting registration
review documents, EPA has determined that the proposed amendments to
the etofenprox tolerances would be safe, i.e., there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to the general population, or
specifically to infants and children, from aggregate exposure to
etofenprox residues. Adequate enforcement methodology is available.

IV. Proposed Effective and Expiration Date(s)

EPA is proposing that these tolerance actions would be effective on
the date of publication of the final rule in the Federal Register. For
actions in the final rule that lower or revoke existing tolerances, EPA
is proposing to add an expiration date for the existing tolerance of
180 days (approximately six months) after the date of publication of
the final rule in the Federal Register, to allow a reasonable interval
for producers in exporting members of the World Trade Organization's
(WTO's) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures Agreement to adapt to
the requirements.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Additional information about these statutes and Executive Orders
can be found at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders">https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders</a>.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review

This action is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993), because it proposes to establish or modify
a pesticide tolerance or a tolerance exemption under FFDCA section 408.
This exemption also applies to tolerance revocations for which
extraordinary circumstances do not exist. As such, this exemption
applies to the tolerance revocations in this proposed rule because the
Agency knows of no extraordinary circumstances that warrant
reconsideration of this exemption for those proposed tolerance
revocations.

B. Executive Order 14192: Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation

Executive Order 14192 (90 FR 9065, February 6, 2025) does not apply
because this tolerance action under FFDCA section 408 is exempted from
review under Executive Order 12866.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

This action does not impose an information collection burden under
the PRA 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., because it does not contain any
information collection activities.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

I certify that this action will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the RFA, 5
U.S.C. 601 et seq. In making this determination, EPA concludes that the
impact of concern for this action is any significant adverse economic
impact on small entities and that the Agency is certifying that this
action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities because the action has no net burden on small
entities subject to this rulemaking. This determination takes into
account an EPA analysis for tolerance establishments and modifications
that published in the Federal Register of May 4, 1981 (46 FR 24950)
(FRL-1809-5) and for tolerance revocations on

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December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66020) (FRL-5753-1). Additionally, in a 2001
memorandum, EPA determined that eight conditions must all be satisfied
in order for an import tolerance or tolerance exemption revocation to
adversely affect a significant number of small entity importers, and
that there is a negligible joint probability of all eight conditions
holding simultaneously with respect to any particular revocation. See
Memorandum from Denise Keehner, Division Director, Biological and
Economic Analysis Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, entitled
``RFA/SBREFA Certification for Import Tolerance Revocation'' and dated
May 25, 2001, which is available in docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0322
at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Any comments about the Agency's determination for this rulemaking
should be submitted to EPA along with comments on the proposed rule and
will be addressed in the final rule.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

This action does not contain an unfunded mandate of $100 million or
more (in 1995 dollars and adjusted annually for inflation) as described
in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not significantly or uniquely
affect small governments. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any
State, local or Tribal governments or the private sector.

F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

This action does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), because it will
not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship
between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments

This action does not have tribal implications as specified in
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it will
not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, on the
relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian Tribes, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes.

H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks

This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885,
April 23, 1997) because it is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f)(1) of Executive Order 12866 (See Unit V.A.), and because
EPA does not believe the environmental health or safety risks addressed
by this action present a disproportionate risk to children. However,
EPA's 2021 Policy on Children's Health applies to this action. This
rule proposes tolerance actions under the FFDCA, which requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the
pesticide chemical residue in establishing a tolerance and to ``ensure
that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to
infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical
residue . . .'' (FFDCA 408(b)(2)(C)). The Agency's consideration is
documented in the pesticide-specific registration review documents,
located in each chemical docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.

I. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use

This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355)
(May 22, 2001) because it is not a significant regulatory action under
Executive Order 12866.

J. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act (NTTAA)

This action does not involve technical standards that would require
Agency consideration under NTTAA section 12(d), 15 U.S.C. 272.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: December 3, 2025.
Edward Messina,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

For the reasons set forth in the preamble, EPA is proposing to
amend 40 CFR chapter I as follows:

PART 180--TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES
IN FOOD

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1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. Amend Sec. 180.220 by revising and replacing Sec. 180.220 to read
as follows:

Sec. 180.220 Atrazine; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the
herbicide atrazine, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on
the commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a). Compliance with the
tolerance levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a) is to be
determined by measuring only the sum of atrazine, 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-
(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, its metabolites 2-amino-4-
chloro-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine, 2-amino-4-chloro-6-ethylamino-s-
triazine, and 2,4-diamino-6-chloro-s-triazine, calculated as the
stoichiometric equivalent of atrazine, in or on the commodity.

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Goat, fat.......................................... 0.02
Goat, meat......................................... 0.02
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 0.02
Grass, forage...................................... 4
Grass, hay......................................... 4
Guava.............................................. 0.05
Horse, fat......................................... 0.02
Horse, meat........................................ 0.02
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 0.02
Milk............................................... 0.02
Nut, macadamia..................................... 0.2
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.02
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.02
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 0.02
Sorghum, forage, forage............................ 0.25
Sorghum, grain, forage............................. 0.25
Sorghum, grain, grain.............................. 0.2
Sorghum, grain, stover............................. 0.5
Sugarcane, cane.................................... 0.2
Wheat, forage...................................... 1.5
Wheat, grain....................................... 0.1
Wheat, hay......................................... 5
Wheat, straw....................................... 0.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This tolerance expires on [DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

(b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved]
(c) Tolerances with regional registrations. [Reserved]
(d) Indirect and inadvertent residues. Tolerances are established
for indirect or inadvertent residues of the herbicide atrazine,
including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in
Table 2 to Paragraph (d). Compliance with the tolerance levels
specified in Table 2 to Paragraph (d) is to be determined by measuring
only the sum of atrazine, 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-
triazine-2,4-diamine, its metabolites, 6-chloro-2-N-(1-methylethyl)-
1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-2-N-ethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-
diamine, and 6-chloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, calculated as the
stoichiometric equivalent of atrazine, in or on the commodity.

Table 2 to Paragraph (d)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arugula............................................ 0.25
Celtuce............................................ 0.25
Fennel, Florence, fresh leaves and stalk........... 0.25
Garden cress....................................... 0.25
Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B................ 0.25
Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A........................ 0.25
Upland cress....................................... 0.25
Vegetable, foliage of legume, group 7.............. 0.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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3. Amend Sec. 180.226 by:
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a. Adding the heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)'' to the table in
paragraph (a)(1);
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b. Revising and republishing the table in paragraph (a)(1);
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c. Revising and republishing paragraph (a)(2)(i); and
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d. Removing paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4) in their entirety.
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 180.226 Diquat; tolerances for residues.

(a) * * *
(1) * * *

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Coffee, bean, green \1\ \2\........................ 0.05
Coffee, bean, green \1\............................ 0.02
Egg................................................ 0.05
Goat, fat.......................................... 0.05
Goat, meat......................................... 0.05
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 0.05
Hog, fat........................................... 0.05
Hog, meat.......................................... 0.05
Hog, meat byproducts............................... 0.05
Horse, fat......................................... 0.05
Horse, meat........................................ 0.05
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 0.05
Milk............................................... 0.02
Pea and bean, dry and shelled, except soybean, 0.9
subgroup 6C \1\...................................
Potato............................................. 0.1
Potato, chips...................................... 0.5
Potato, granules/flakes............................ 0.5
Poultry, fat....................................... 0.05
Poultry, meat...................................... 0.05
Poultry, meat byproducts........................... 0.05
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.05
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.05
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 0.05
Soybean, hulls \2\................................. 0.6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ There are no U.S. registrations for this commodity.
\2\ This tolerance expires on [DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

(2)
(i) Tolerances are established for residues of the herbicide
diquat, including its metabolites and degradates, derived from
application of the dibromide salt to ponds, lakes, reservoirs, marshes,
drainage ditches, canals, streams, and rivers which are slow-moving or
quiescent in programs of the Corp of Engineers or other Federal or
State public agencies and to ponds, lakes and drainage ditches only
where there is little or no outflow of water and which are totally
under the control of the user, in or on the commodities in Table 2 to
Paragraph (a)(2). Compliance with the tolerance levels specified below
is to be determined by measuring only diquat (6,7-dihydrodipyrido[1,2-
a:2',1'-c]pyrazinediium).

Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)(i)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Animal feed, nongrass, group 18, forage............ 0.2
Animal feed, nongrass, group 18, hay............... 0.2
Avocado............................................ 0.2
Berry and small fruit, group 13-07................. 0.05
Fish............................................... 2
Fruit, citrus, group 10-10......................... 0.05
Fruit, pome, group 11-10........................... 0.02
Fruit, stone, group 12-12.......................... 0.02
Grain, cereal, forage, fodder and straw, group 16.. 0.02
Grain, cereal, group 15............................ 0.02
Grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17............ 0.2
Herb and spice, group 19........................... 0.2
Hop, dried cones................................... 0.2
Nut, tree, group 14-12............................. 0.02
Oilseeds, group 20................................. 0.2
Shellfish.......................................... 20
Sugarcane, cane.................................... 0.2
Vegetable, Brassica, leafy, group 5................ 0.05
Vegetable, bulb, group 3........................... 0.02
Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9....................... 0.02
Vegetable, foliage of legume, group 7.............. 0.2
Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10.................... 0.05
Vegetable, leafy, except Brassica, group 4......... 0.05
Vegetable, leaves of root and tuber, group 2....... 0.02
Vegetable, legume, group 6......................... 0.05
Vegetable, root and tuber, group 1, except potato.. 0.02
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(ii) * * *
* * * * *
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4. Amend Sec. 180.318 by:
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a. Revising the section heading to read ``MCPB; tolerance for
residues.''; and
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b. Revising and republishing paragraph (a).
The revisions read as follows:

Sec. 180.318 MCPB; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the
herbicide MCPB, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the
commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance
levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a) is to be determined by
measuring only the sum of MCPB, 4-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butanoic
acid and MCPA, (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, calculated as the
stoichiometric equivalent of MCPB, in or on the commodity.

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5. Amend Sec. 180.328 by revising and republishing paragraph (a) to
read as follows:

Sec. 180.328 Napropamide; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of
napropamide, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the
commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance
levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a) is to be determined by
measuring only napropamide (N,N-diethyl-2-(1-
naphthalenyloxy)propionamide) in or on the commodity.

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6. Amend Sec. 180.339 by revising and republishing the section to read
as follows:

Sec. 180.339 MCPA; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the
herbicide MCPA, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the
commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a). Compliance with the tolerance
levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a) is to be determined by
measuring only MCPA, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, in or on
the commodity.

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Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alfalfa, forage.................................... 0.5
Alfalfa, hay....................................... 2
Barley, grain \1\.................................. 1
Barley, grain...................................... 0.2
Barley, hay........................................ 50
Barley, straw...................................... 50
Cattle, fat........................................ 0.2
Cattle, meat....................................... 0.1
Cattle, meat byproducts............................ 3
Clover, forage..................................... 0.05
Clover, hay........................................ 0.05
Flax, seed \1\..................................... 0.1
Flax, seed......................................... 0.01
Goat, fat.......................................... 0.2
Goat, meat......................................... 0.1
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 3
Grain, aspirated fractions......................... 3
Grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17, forage.... 500
Grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17, hay....... 200
Hog, fat \1\....................................... 0.1
Hog, meat \1\...................................... 0.1
Hog, meat byproducts \1\........................... 0.1
Horse, fat......................................... 0.2
Horse, meat........................................ 0.1
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 3
Lespedeza, forage.................................. 0.5
Lespedeza, hay..................................... 2
Milk \1\........................................... 0.1
Milk............................................... 0.04
Oat, forage........................................ 50
Oat, grain \1\..................................... 1
Oat, grain......................................... 0.2
Oat, hay \1\....................................... 115
Oat, hay........................................... 50
Oat, straw......................................... 50
Pea, dry \1\....................................... 0.1
Pea, dry, seed..................................... 0.01
Pea, field, hay.................................... 1.5
Pea, field, vines.................................. 0.6
Pea, succulent shelled............................. 0.1
Rye, forage........................................ 50
Rye, grain \1\..................................... 1
Rye, grain......................................... 0.2
Rye, straw......................................... 50
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.2
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.1
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 3
Tea, dried......................................... 0.3
Trefoil, forage.................................... 0.5
Trefoil, hay....................................... 2
Vetch, forage...................................... 0.5
Vetch, hay......................................... 2
Wheat, forage...................................... 50
Wheat, grain \1\................................... 1
Wheat, grain....................................... 0.2
Wheat, hay \1\..................................... 115
Wheat, hay......................................... 50
Wheat, straw....................................... 50
Wheatgrass, intermediate, forage................... 50
Wheatgrass, intermediate, grain.................... 0.2
Wheatgrass, intermediate, hay...................... 50
Wheatgrass, intermediate, straw.................... 50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This tolerance expires on [DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

(b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved].
(c) Tolerances with regional registrations. [Reserved].
(d) Indirect or inadvertent residues. [Reserved].
* * * * *
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7. Amend Sec. 180.409 by revising and republishing paragraph (a) to
read as follows:

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Sec. 180.409 Pirimiphos-methyl; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the
insecticide pirimiphos-methyl, including its metabolites and
degradates, in or on the commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a).
Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph
(a) is to be determined by measuring only pirimiphos-methyl (O-[2-
(diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl]O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate) in
or on the commodity.

* * * * *
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8. Amend Sec. 180.411 by:
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a. Revising and republishing paragraph (a);
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b. Revising the title of paragraph (b);
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c. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (c);
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d. Revising the entry ``Coffee, bean'' in the table in paragraph (c);
and
0
e. Adding an additional entry for ``Coffee, bean'' in the table in
paragraph (c).
The revisions and addition read as follows:

Sec. 180.411 Fluazifop-P-butyl; tolerances for residues.

(a) General. Tolerances are established for residues of the
herbicide fluazifop-P-butyl, butyl (2R)-2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-
pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoate, including its metabolites and
degradates, in or on the commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a).
Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph
(a) is to be determined by measuring only those fluazifop-P-butyl
residues convertible to fluazifop, butyl 2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-
pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoic acid, expressed as fluazifop, in or on
the commodity.

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Chives, dried leaves............................... 40
Chives, fresh leaves............................... 4
Citrus, dried pulp \1\............................. 0.40
Citrus, dried pulp................................. 0.06
Citrus, juice \1\.................................. 0.06
Citrus, oil \1\.................................... 30.0
Citrus, oil........................................ 0.05
Cotton, gin byproducts............................. 1.5
Cotton, refined oil................................ 1.3
Cotton, undelinted seed \1\........................ 1
Cotton, undelinted seed............................ 0.7
Egg \1\............................................ 0.05
Egg................................................ 0.03
Endive............................................. 6
Fruit, citrus, group 10-10......................... 0.01
Fruit, small vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit, 0.03
subgroup 13-07F...................................
Fruit, stone, group 12-12.......................... 0.01
Goat, fat.......................................... 0.09
Goat, meat......................................... 0.09
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 0.2
Hog, fat........................................... 0.09
Hog, meat.......................................... 0.09
Hog, meat byproducts............................... 0.2
Horse, fat......................................... 0.09
Horse, meat........................................ 0.09
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 0.2
Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B................ 3
Lettuce, head...................................... 3
Lettuce, leaf...................................... 5
Milk............................................... 0.2
Nut, macadamia..................................... 0.1
Onion, bulb, subgroup 3-07A........................ 0.5
Onion, green, subgroup 3-07B....................... 1.5
Papaya............................................. 0.01
Peanut............................................. 1.5
Peanut, meal....................................... 2.2
Pecan.............................................. 0.01
Pecans \1\......................................... 0.05
Poultry, fat....................................... 0.03
Poultry, meat...................................... 0.03
Poultry, meat byproducts........................... 0.2
Potato \2\......................................... 1
Potato, chips \2\.................................. 2
Potato, granules/flakes \2\........................ 4
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.09
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.09
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 0.2
Soybean, seed...................................... 4
Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16..... 30
Vegetable, tuberous and corm, except potato, 1.5
subgroup 1D.......................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This tolerance expires on [DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].
\2\ There are no U.S. registrations.

(b) Section 18 emergency exemptions. [Reserved].
(c) Tolerances with regional registrations. Tolerances are
established for residues of the herbicide fluazifop-P-butyl, butyl
(2R)-2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoate,
including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities
listed in Table 2 to Paragraph (c). Compliance with the tolerance
levels specified in Table 2 to Paragraph (c) is to be determined by
measuring only those fluazifop-P-butyl residues convertible to
fluazifop2-[4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoic
acid, expressed as fluazifop, in or on the commodity.

Table 2 to Paragraph (c)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * * * *
Coffee, bean \1\................................... 0.1
Coffee, bean....................................... 0.01

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* * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This tolerance expires on [DATE 180 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
OF THE FINAL RULE IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER].

* * * * *
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9. Amend Sec. 180.458 by:
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a. Adding the heading ``Table 1 to Paragraph (a)'' to the table in
paragraph (a); and
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b. Revising and republishing the table in paragraph (a).
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 180.458 Clethodim; tolerances for residues.

(a) * * *

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alfalfa, forage.................................... 6
Alfalfa, hay....................................... 10
Almond, hulls...................................... 0.2
Artichoke, globe................................... 1.2
Berry, low growing, subgroup 13-07G, except 3
cranberry.........................................
Beet, sugar, molasses.............................. 1
Beet, sugar, roots................................. 0.2
Beet, sugar, tops.................................. 1
Brassica, leafy, greens, subgroup 4-16B............ 3
Bushberry subgroup 13-07B.......................... 0.2
Caneberry subgroup 13-07A.......................... 0.3
Canola, meal....................................... 1
Cattle, fat........................................ 0.2
Cattle, meat....................................... 0.2
Cattle, meat byproducts............................ 0.2
Clover, forage..................................... 10
Clover, hay........................................ 20
Corn, field, forage................................ 0.2
Corn, field, grain................................. 0.2
Corn, field, stover................................ 0.2
Cotton, meal....................................... 2
Cottonseed subgroup 20C............................ 1
Cranberry.......................................... 0.5
Egg................................................ 0.2
Flax, meal......................................... 1
Fruit, pome, group 11-10........................... 0.2
Fruit, stone, group 12-12.......................... 0.2
Goat, fat.......................................... 0.2
Goat, meat......................................... 0.2
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 0.2
Herb subgroup 19A.................................. 12
Hog, fat........................................... 0.2
Hog, meat.......................................... 0.2
Hog, meat byproducts............................... 0.2
Hop, dried cones................................... 0.5
Horse, fat......................................... 0.2
Horse, meat........................................ 0.2
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 0.2
Leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B................ 0.6
Leafy greens subgroup 4-16A........................ 2
Melon subgroup 9A.................................. 2
Milk............................................... 0.05
Nut, tree, group 14-12............................. 0.2
Okra............................................... 1.5
Onion, bulb, subgroup 3-07A........................ 0.5
Onion, green, subgroup 3-07B....................... 2
Peanut............................................. 5
Peanut, hay........................................ 3
Peanut, meal....................................... 5
Peppermint, tops................................... 5
Potato, granules/flakes............................ 2
Poultry, fat....................................... 0.2
Poultry, meat...................................... 0.2
Poultry, meat byproducts........................... 0.2
Radish, tops....................................... 0.7
Rapeseed subgroup 20A.............................. 0.6

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Safflower, meal.................................... 10
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.2
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.2
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 0.2
Soybean............................................ 10
Spearmint, tops.................................... 5
Squash/cucumber subgroup 9B........................ 0.5
Stalk and stem vegetable subgroup 22A.............. 1.7
Stevia, dried leaves............................... 12
Sunflower, meal.................................... 10
Sunflower subgroup 20B............................. 5
Vegetable, brassica, head and stem, group 5-16..... 3
Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10, except okra....... 1
Vegetable, legume, group 6, except soybean......... 3.5
Vegetable, root, except sugar beet, subgroup 1B.... 1
Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C.......... 1
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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10. Amend Sec. 180.572 by:
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a. Revising and republishing paragraph (a)(1);
0
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (a)(2);
0
c. Adding the table heading ``Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)'' to the
table in paragraph (a)(2);
0
d. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (c); and
0
e. Add the table heading ``Table 3 to Paragraph (c)'' to the table in
paragraph (c).
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 180.572 Bifenazate; tolerances for residues.

(a) General.
(1) Tolerances are established for residues of the insecticide
bifenazate (1-methylethyl 2-(4-methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-
yl)hydrazinecarboxylate), including its metabolites and degradates, in
or on the commodities listed in Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1). Compliance
with the tolerance levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1) is
to be determined by measuring only the sum of bifenazate and its
metabolite, diazinecarboxylic acid, 2-(4-methoxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl),
1-methylethyl ester, (calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent of
bifenazate) in or on the commodity.

Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acerola............................................ 0.9
Almond, hulls...................................... 15
Apple, wet pomace.................................. 1.2
Atemoya............................................ 1.6
Avocado............................................ 7
Bean, dry, seed.................................... 0.6
Berry, low-growing, subgroup 13-07G................ 1.5
Biriba............................................. 1.6
Caneberry subgroup 13-07A.......................... 5
Canistel........................................... 7
Cattle, fat........................................ 0.1
Cherimoya.......................................... 1.6
Cotton, gin byproducts............................. 35
Cotton, undelinted seed............................ 0.75
Custard apple...................................... 1.6
Feijoa............................................. 0.9
Fruit, pome, group 11-10........................... 0.7
Fruit, small, vine climbing, except fuzzy 1
kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F........................
Fruit, stone, group 12, except plum................ 2.5
Goat, fat.......................................... 0.1
Grape, raisin...................................... 1.2
Guava.............................................. 0.9
Herb subgroup 19A, except chervil and chive........ 300
Hog, fat........................................... 0.1
Hop, dried cones................................... 15
Horse, fat......................................... 0.1
Ilama.............................................. 1.6
Jaboticaba......................................... 0.9
Longan............................................. 5
Lychee............................................. 5
Mango.............................................. 7
Nut, tree, group 14................................ 0.2
Papaya............................................. 7
Passionfruit....................................... 0.9

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Pea and bean, succulent shelled, subgroup 6B....... 0.7
Peppermint, fresh leaves........................... 25
Pistachio.......................................... 0.2
Plum............................................... 0.2
Pulasan............................................ 5
Rambutan........................................... 5
Sapodilla.......................................... 7
Sapote, black...................................... 7
Sapote, mamey...................................... 7
Sheep, fat......................................... 0.1
Soursop............................................ 1.6
Soybean, vegetable, succulent shelled.............. 0.7
Spanish lime....................................... 5
Spearmint, fresh leaves............................ 25
Star apple......................................... 7
Starfruit.......................................... 0.9
Strawberry......................................... 1.5
Sugar apple........................................ 1.6
Vegetable, cucurbit, group 9....................... 0.75
Vegetable, fruiting, group 8-10.................... 4
Vegetable, legume, edible-podded, subgroup 6A...... 6
Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C.......... 0.1
Wax jambu.......................................... 0.9
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(2) Tolerances are established for residues of the insecticide
bifenazate (1-methylethyl 2-(4-methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)
hydrazinecarboxylate), including its metabolites and degradates, in or
on the commodities listed in Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2). Compliance
with the tolerance levels specified in Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2) is
to be determined by measuring only the sum of bifenazate and its
metabolites diazinecarboxylic acid, 2-(4-methoxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl),
1- methylethyl ester; 1,1'-biphenyl, 4-ol; and 1,1'-biphenyl, 4-
oxysulfonic acid (calculated as the stoichiometric equivalent of
bifenazate) in or on the commodity.

Table 2 to Paragraph (a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) * * *
(c) Tolerances with regional registrations. Tolerances with
regional registration, as defined in Sec. 180.1(l), are established
for residues of the insecticide bifenazate (1-methylethyl 2-(4-
methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate), including its
metabolites and degradates, in or on the commodities in Table 3 to
Paragraph (c). Compliance with the tolerance levels specified in Table
3 to Paragraph (c) is to be determined by measuring only the sum of
bifenazate and its metabolite, diazinecarboxylic acid, 2-(4-methoxy-
[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl), 1-methylethyl ester, (calculated as the
stoichiometric equivalent of bifenazate) in or on the commodity.

Table 3 to Paragraph (c)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commodity Parts per million
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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11. Amend Sec. 180.620 by revising and republishing paragraph (a) to
read as follows:

Sec. 180.620 Etofenprox; tolerances for residues.

(a) General.
(1) Tolerances are established for residues of the insecticide
etofenprox, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on the
commodities in Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1). Compliance with the
tolerance levels specified in Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1) is to be
determined by measuring only etofenprox, 1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-
methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene in or on the commodity.

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Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)
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Commodity Parts per million
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Cattle, fat........................................ 10
Cattle, meat....................................... 0.5
Cattle, meat byproducts............................ 10
Egg................................................ 0.4
Fungi, edible, group 21............................ 3
Goat, fat.......................................... 10
Goat, meat......................................... 0.5
Goat, meat byproducts.............................. 10
Hog, fat........................................... 4
Hog, meat.......................................... 0.5
Hog, meat byproducts............................... 4
Horse, fat......................................... 10
Horse, meat........................................ 0.5
Horse, meat byproducts............................. 10
Milk............................................... 0.6
Poultry, fat....................................... 1
Poultry, meat...................................... 0.01
Poultry, meat byproducts........................... 1
Rice, grain........................................ 0.01
Sheep, fat......................................... 10
Sheep, meat........................................ 0.5
Sheep, meat byproducts............................. 10
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(2) A tolerance of 5 parts per million is established for residues
of the insecticide etofenprox, including its metabolites and
degradates, in or on all food/feed items (other than those covered by a
higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crop(s)) when etofenprox
is used as a wide-area mosquito adulticide. Compliance with the
tolerance levels specified in this paragraph (a)(2) is to be determined
by measuring only etofenprox,1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2
methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene in or on the food/feed item.
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[FR Doc. 2025-22519 Filed 12-10-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P

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