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Energy & environment · 16/05/2022Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Court Halts EPA's Pesticide Rule Changes for Agricultural Workers

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A US District Court in New York has issued a stay of the effectiveness of a 2020 EPA rule change aimed at protecting agricultural workers from pesticide exposure, pending further review.

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Energy & environment · 5/26/2026

Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing changes to regulations under the Technology Transitions provision of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, addressing various refrigeration and air conditioning subsectors and allowing inventory of manufactured equipment.

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Energy & environment · 5/29/2026

Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1B.34.1, Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1B.61.1 and Adiantum Trapeziforme var. Braziliense IPD083Cb Proteins; Pesticide Tolerances

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes exemptions from pesticide tolerance requirements for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.34.1, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.61.1, and Adiantum trapeziforme var. braziliense IPD083Cb proteins used as plant-incorporated protectants (PIP) in food and feed commodities.

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Energy & environment · 5/29/2026

Propylene Oxide; Pesticide Tolerances

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established tolerances for residues of propylene oxide in various crops, following a petition from ABERCO, Inc., a Balchem Company.

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Energy & environment · 5/29/2026

EPA Approves Negative Declarations for District of Columbia Air Quality Plans

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved negative declarations submitted by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DCDOEE) on July 19, 2024, and August 28, 2024, certifying no large municipal waste combustors, crude oil and natural gas facilities, or electric utility generating units subject to the Clean Air Act within the District of Columbia.

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Energy & environment · 5/29/2026

EPA Approves Revisions to California Air Pollution Control Districts

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken final action to approve revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast Air Quality Management District portions of the California State Implementation Plan, regulating emissions of volatile organic compounds from crude oil and natural gas production facilities.

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