ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ISSUES RULE: PROPYLENE OXIDE; PESTICIDE TOLERANCES

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule called: Propylene Oxide; Pesticide Tolerances.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 29 by Charles Smith, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

Summary: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of propylene oxide (PPO) in or on sesame, seed; turmeric, roots, dried; ginger, dried; pepper, bell, dried; and pepper, nonbell, dried. ABERCO, Inc, a Balchem Company, submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide in or on the identified commodities.

For more information, contact Charles Smith, Registration Division (7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs, E...