A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.

REGULATORY: Includes EPA, FWS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Notice of filing of petition and request for comments to establish a tolerance in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of the insecticide hexythiazox, (trans-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide) in or on imported tea. Info here.

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Revised proposed rule designating the of critical habitat for the northern Mexican gartersnake (Thamnophis eques megalops) and narrow-headed gartersnake (Thamnophis rufipunctatus) under the Endangered Species Act. Info here.