# 2026-01901: PDHP 68949; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

2026-01901, PDHP 68949; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-01-30, effective 2026-01-30 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01901
- Title: PDHP 68949; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 4013
- Published: 2026-01-30
- Effective: 2026-01-30
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

Starting January 30, 2026, the EPA says it’s okay to have residues of PDHP 68949 on food without setting a strict limit, as long as it’s used properly. This change helps farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies by cutting red tape and making things simpler. If anyone disagrees, they have until March 31, 2026, to speak up or ask for a hearing.

## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of PDHP 68949 in or on all food commodities if used according to the label and good agricultural practices. Plant Health Care, Inc. submitted a petition to the 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 PDHP 68949 under FFDCA when used in accordance with this exemption.

## Effects PRIA read

- Tolerance Exemption for PDHP 68949: benefit, medium. Starting January 30, 2026, the EPA established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of PDHP 68949 in or on all food commodities when used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. This removes the need to set a maximum permissible residue level and redu…
- No Analytical Method Required: benefit, low. Because the exemption for PDHP 68949 is established without any numerical residue limit, EPA states that an analytical enforcement method is not required as of January 30, 2026. This reduces testing and method-development requirements for pesticide manufacturers and testing laboratories.
- EPA Finds PDHP 68949 Safe for Consumers: benefit, medium. The EPA concluded there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the U.S. population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to residues of PDHP 68949 and finalized the exemption effective January 30, 2026. The agency based this on low oral toxicity, digestion studies,…

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## Sources
- [2026-01901 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01901/pdhp-68949-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
- [2026-01901 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-30/pdf/2026-01901.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01901 (as of 2026-06-11).