# 2026-13193: EPA Approves New Corn Pesticide Residue Limits

2026-13193, Epyrifenacil; Pesticide Tolerances, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-06-30, effective 2026-06-30; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-07).

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- As of: 2026-07-07
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-13193
- Title: Epyrifenacil; Pesticide Tolerances
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 39512
- Published: 2026-06-30
- Effective: 2026-06-30
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-07

## In one line

EPA Approves New Corn Pesticide Residue Limits

## Summary

The EPA just set safe limits for epyrifenacil pesticide residues on corn, soybeans, wheat, and rapeseed. Farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies need to know these new rules start June 30, 2026, with a deadline to raise any concerns by August 31, 2026. This helps keep our food safe while letting growers use this pesticide responsibly.

## Abstract

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of epyrifenacil (CASRN 353292-31-6) in or on corn, field (forage, grain, stover); rapeseed, seed; soybean (forage, hay, seed); wheat (forage, grain, hay, straw). Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Valent submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide in or on the identified commodities.

## Effects PRIA read

- Epyrifenacil Tolerances at 0.005 ppm: benefit, low. The EPA established legal limits (tolerances) of 0.005 parts per million (ppm) for epyrifenacil residues on listed commodities, including field corn (forage, grain, stover), rapeseed seed, soybean (forage, hay, seed), and wheat (forage, grain, hay, straw). These tolerances are effective June 30, 20…
- Who May Be Affected: Farms and Makers: mixed, medium. The EPA says agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers may be potentially affected by this rule (NAICS codes 111, 112, 311, and 32532). If you operate in those sectors, the new tolerances for epyrifenacil are relevant to your operations and product compliance.
- Infant/Child Safety Factor Set to 1x: benefit, medium. EPA determined the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) safety factor for infants and children should be reduced to 1x in this action. That means EPA concluded the established tolerances are protective of infants and children based on the available toxicity and exposure data.
- Harmonization and Processing Coverage: benefit, low. EPA modified several tolerances to harmonize with upcoming Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency registrations and established that raw commodity tolerances for corn, soybean, and wheat also cover processed commodities. EPA also determined a tolerance for field corn hulls is not necessary. Sev…

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## Sources
- [2026-13193 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13193/epyrifenacil-pesticide-tolerances)
- [2026-13193 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-30/pdf/2026-13193.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-13193 (as of 2026-07-07).