Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities—February 2026

The commenter is requesting more comprehensive data and a transparent analytical bridge before the EPA finalizes an increase in the afidopyropen tolerance for oranges. They are not objecting to the petition itself but are calling for the public record to include residue-trial data, statistical treatments, alternative considerations, and enforcement method validations.

The commenter opposes the proposed increase in allowable residue levels or application rates for afidopyropen due to concerns about environmental loading, impacts on non-target species, and pesticide resistance. They urge the EPA to conduct a transparent, science-based review that considers cumulative exposure and integrated pest management alternatives.