# Bacillus Thuringiensis Strain EX 297512 in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-02-25 · Effective 2025-02-25 · 90 FR 10599
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-02996
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 10599
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2025-02-25
- **Effective date:** 2025-02-25
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0572
## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purposes. BASF Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B. thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used in accordance with the terms of this exemption.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/25/2025-02996/bacillus-thuringiensis-strain-ex-297512-in-pesticide-formulations-exemption-from-the-requirement-of)
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