Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Terbacil, et al.
Summary
The EPA is reviewing pesticide safety limits for terbacil and related chemicals used in agriculture. The agency is asking for public feedback on whether these pesticides are safe for food crops and the environment before deciding whether to keep, change, or remove the allowed residue limits.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is reviewing how much terbacil pesticide residue can legally remain on food crops
- 2Farmers, food producers, and pesticide manufacturers can submit comments explaining why current limits should stay the same, be lowered, or be removed
- 3Comments must be submitted by April 22, 2026 to influence the EPA's final decision
- 4This review affects what pesticides can be used on crops that end up in grocery stores and on dinner tables
- 5The EPA will use public input to decide if terbacil poses health or environmental risks that require action
Impact Assessment
If you are a farmer, this means your use of terbacil herbicide on crops may become restricted, more expensive, or prohibited depending on EPA's safety review outcome.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
February 20, 2026
Regulatory Connections
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