🌱Regulatory Notice on Long-Term Contracting for Conservation Assistance
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on an information collection process related to its Long Term Contracting program under the Conservation programs. This program, administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides technical and financial assistance to land users for implementing conservation treatments. The notice invites public input on the necessity and burden of the information required for program administration.
Learn More🏛️Overview of Community Facilities Grant Program by USDA
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on its information collection requirements for the Community Facilities Grant Program, which funds essential services in rural areas. It aims to enhance project feasibility and ensure proper use of funds while encouraging public and nonprofit participation in community development.
Learn More🌱Exemption from Pesticide Tolerance for Burkholderia Rinojensis
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Inactivated Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Inactivated Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media under FFDCA when used in accordance with this exemption.
Learn More🌾Exemption from Pesticide Residue Requirements for Bacillus Thuringiensis
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purposes. BASF Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B. thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used in accordance with the terms of this exemption.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on Pesticide Registration Applications and Comments
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Learn More🌿EPA Notice on New Pesticide Product Registrations
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Learn More🌱EPA Extends Comment Period for Pesticide Labeling Rulemaking
In the Federal Register of January 21, 2025, EPA announced the availability of and sought public comment on a petition received from the Attorneys General of the States of Nebraska, Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota requesting the Agency initiate rulemaking to amend the existing pesticide labeling regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA). This document extends the comment period, which was scheduled to end on February 20, 2025, for an additional 30 days.
Learn More🌿Implications of EPA's Chlorpyrifos Tolerance Revocation
In the Federal Register of December 10, 2024, EPA issued a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos, except for those associated with the use of chlorpyrifos on the following crops: alfalfa, apple, asparagus, tart cherry, citrus, cotton, peach, soybean, strawberry, sugar beet, and spring and winter wheat. The proposal also addresses the request to revoke all chlorpyrifos tolerances contained in the September 12, 2007, petition submitted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA).
Learn More🐄Notice on HPAI Testing Regulations for Dairy Cattle and Milk
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing of milk from dairy cattle with reference to the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.
Learn More🌰Notice on Amending Export Trade Certificate for Almonds
The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis ("OTEA") of the International Trade Administration, received an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review ("Certificate"). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.
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