Exemption from Tolerance Requirement for Certain Polymer in Pesticide Formulations
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This law exempts a specific polymer from the requirement of a tolerance when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. This means that there will be no need to specify a maximum allowable level for residues of this polymer on food products. The move primarily affects agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers by simplifying compliance requirements.
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Key Changes
- Exemption from tolerance requirement for certain polymer
- Elimination of maximum residue limits for the polymer in food
- Applies to pesticide formulations
Obligations
What this law requires
Pesticide manufacturers and formulators must ensure the polymer (hexanedioic acid, polymer with sodium 2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethanesulfonate (1:1), 1,6-diisocyanatohexane, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,2-ethanediamine and 1,6-hexanediol, CAS No. 67815-81-0) is used only as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations to qualify for the tolerance exemption.
Any person objecting to this regulation must file written objections with the EPA Hearing Clerk by June 9, 2026, and include the docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0287 on the first page of submission.
Persons requesting a hearing on objections to this regulation must file their request in accordance with 40 CFR part 178 and ensure receipt by the Hearing Clerk on or before June 9, 2026.
When submitting objections or hearing requests electronically to EPA, parties must use the OALJ e-filing system at https://yosemite.epa.gov/oa/eab/eab-alj_upload.nsf or submit copies to https://www.regulations.gov with any Confidential Business Information clearly marked.
Failure to file an objection to this final rule within the specified timeframe (by June 9, 2026) constitutes waiver of the right to raise any issues resolved in the rule.