# Methoprene, Watermelon Mosaic Virus-2 Coat Protein, and Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Coat Protein; Final Tolerance Actions
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-06-11 · Effective 2003-06-11 · 68 FR 34825
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-14330
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 34825
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2003-06-11
- **Effective date:** 2003-06-11
- **EPA docket:** OPP-2003-0159
## Abstract

EPA is amending the text of the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for methoprene and is revoking all of the tolerances for residues for methoprene because a recent EPA review finds that no harm is expected to the public from exposure to residues of methoprene. Therefore, these tolerances are no longer needed and their associated uses are covered by tolerance exemptions. Also, EPA is revoking the exemptions for watermelon mosaic virus-2 coat protein, and zucchini yellow mosaic virus coat protein and specific portions of the viral genetic material when used as plant-incorporated protectants in squash, because these exemptions are covered in later sections of 40 CFR part 180. Because methoprene's 35 tolerances and the 2 exemptions from the virus materials were previously reassessed, the regulatory actions taken in this document do not contribute toward the Agency's tolerance reassessment requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(q), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996. By law, EPA is required by August 2006 to reassess the tolerances in existence on August 2, 1996.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/11/03-14330/methoprene-watermelon-mosaic-virus-2-coat-protein-and-zucchini-yellow-mosaic-virus-coat-protein)
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