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Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) Strain T36 Expressing Spinach Defensin Proteins SoD2, SoD2-1, and SoD2*; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
The Environmental Protection Agency published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 7, 2026. It took effect on April 7, 2026.
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What the agency says
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) strain T36 expressing Spinach Defensin Proteins SoD2, SoD2-1, and SoD2* in or on the food and feed commodities of citrus. Silvec Biologics, Inc submitted a petition to 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 CTV strain T36 expressing Spinach Defensin Proteins SoD2, SoD2-1, and SoD2* under FFDCA when used in accordance with this exemption.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-06686
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Published
- April 7, 2026
- Takes effect
- April 7, 2026
- Dates
- This regulation is effective April 7, 2026. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before June 8, 2026, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of this document).
- Docket
- EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0176; FRL-13258-01-OCSPP
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 40 CFR 180
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Agricultural commodities; Environmental protection; Pesticides and pests; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 3
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