Queenstown, Maryland (June 9, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses a key order to provide farmers clarify following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ June 3rd vacatur of three dicamba registrations. This order address sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks of the three products (XtendiMax with vapor grip technology, Engenia, and FeXapan).
- Distribution or sale by any person is generally prohibited except for ensuring proper disposal or return to the registrant.
- Growers and commercial applicators may use existing stocks that were in their possession on June 3, 2020. Such use must be consistent with the product’s previously-approved label, and may not continue after July 31, 2020.
Background Information
On June 3rd, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order vacating EPA’s pesticide registrations containing the active ingredient dicamba.
- Xtendimax with Vaporgrip Technology (EPA Reg. No. 524-617)
- Engenia (EPA Reg. No. 7969-345)
- FeXapan (EPA Reg. No. 352-913)
Information gathered from EPA’s most recent press release, can be found here.
To stay up-to-date with this ongoing order, click here.
Read EPA’ order here.
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