# 2026-01902: Chlorate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance

2026-01902, Chlorate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Pesticide 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: 2026-01902
- Title: Chlorate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 4009
- 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

The EPA just made it official: chlorate residues on certain foods no longer need a set safety limit when used properly. This change helps farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies by cutting red tape and speeding up processes. The new rule kicks in on January 30, 2026, with a chance to raise concerns by March 31, 2026—no extra costs expected, just smoother sailing!

## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of chlorate (CAS Reg. No. 7775-09-9) in or on several food commodities. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), TriNova LLC submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide when used in accordance with the terms of the exemption.

## Effects PRIA read

- Tolerance Exemption for Chlorate on Many Crops: benefit, medium. EPA established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for chlorate residues on the listed crop groups when residues result from application of gaseous chlorine dioxide. The exemption is effective January 30, 2026, and covers the many crop groups specifically listed in the rule (for examp…
- No Numerical Limit or Enforcement Method Needed: benefit, low. Because the exemption is established without any numerical residue limit, EPA states that an analytical enforcement method is not required for these commodities. EPA also states this action does not impose information-collection burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act and is not subject to the Re…
- EPA Concludes Exemption Is Safe for People: benefit, low. EPA concluded there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the general population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to chlorate residues from the listed uses. The Agency found residues on food are generally low, can be removed by washing, and that drinking water (unchanged b…

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## Sources
- [2026-01902 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01902/chlorate-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-pesticide-tolerance)
- [2026-01902 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-30/pdf/2026-01902.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01902 (as of 2026-06-11).