7 USC 136w-8: Pesticide registration service fees

Text contains those laws in effect on May 4, 2015

From Title 7-AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER 6-INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL

SUBCHAPTER II-ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL

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§136w–8. Pesticide registration service fees

(a) Definition of costs

In this section, the term "costs", when used with respect to review and decisionmaking pertaining to an 

application for which registration service fees are paid under this section, means-

(1) costs to the extent that-

(A) officers and employees provide direct support for the review and decisionmaking for covered pesticide 

applications, associated tolerances, and corresponding risk and benefits information and analyses;

(B) persons and organizations under contract with the Administrator engage in the review of the 

applications, and corresponding risk and benefits information and assessments; and

(C) advisory committees and other accredited persons or organizations, on the request of the 

Administrator, engage in the peer review of risk or benefits information associated with covered pesticide 

applications;

(2) costs of management of information, and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of computer and 

telecommunication resources (including software), used to support review of pesticide applications, associated 

tolerances, and corresponding risk and benefits information and analyses; and

(3) costs of collecting registration service fees under subsections (b) and (c) and reporting, auditing, and 

accounting under this section.

(b) Fees

(1) In general

Effective beginning on the effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003, the 

Administrator shall assess and collect covered pesticide registration service fees in accordance with this 

section.

(2) Covered pesticide registration applications

(A) In general

An application for the registration of a pesticide covered by this subchapter that is received by the 

Administrator on or after the effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003 shall be 

subject to a registration service fee under this section.

(B) Existing applications

(i) In general

Subject to clause (ii), an application for the registration of a pesticide that was submitted to the 

Administrator before the effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003 and is 

pending on that effective date shall be subject to a service fee under this section if the application is for the 

registration of a new active ingredient that is not listed in the Registration Division 2003 Work Plan of the 

Office of Pesticide Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(ii) Tolerance or exemption fees

The amount of any fee otherwise payable for an application described in clause (i) under this section 

shall be reduced by the amount of any fees paid to support the related petition for a pesticide tolerance or 

exemption under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

(C) Documentation

An application subject to a registration service fee under this section shall be submitted with documentation 

certifying-

(i) payment of the registration service fee; or

(ii) payment of at least 25 percent of the registration service fee and a request for a waiver from or 

reduction of the remaining amount of the registration service fee.

(D) Payment

The registration service fee required under this subsection shall be due upon submission of the application.

(E) Applications subject to additional fees

An application may be subject to additional fees if-

(i) the applicant identified the incorrect registration service fee and decision review period;

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(ii) after review of a waiver request, the Administrator denies the waiver request; or

(iii) after review of the application, the Administrator determines that a different registration service fee 

and decision review period apply to the application.

(F) Effect of failure to pay fees

The Administrator shall reject any application submitted without the required registration service fee.

(G) Non-refundable portion of fees

(i) In general

The Administrator shall retain 25 percent of the applicable registration service fee.

(ii) Limitation

Any waiver, refund, credit or other reduction in the registration service fee shall not exceed 75 percent of 

the registration service fee.

(H) Collection of unpaid fees

In any case in which the Administrator does not receive payment of a registration service fee (or applicable 

portion of the registration service fee) by the date that is 30 days after the fee is due, the fee shall be treated 

as a claim of the United States Government subject to subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31.

(3) Schedule of covered applications and registration service fees

Subject to paragraph (6), the schedule of covered pesticide registration applications and corresponding 

registration service fees shall be as follows:

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

TABLE 1. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - NEW ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R010 1 New Active Ingredient, Food use (2) (3) 24 569,221

R020 2 New Active Ingredient, Food use; reduced risk (2) (3) 18 569,221

R040 3 New Active Ingredient, Food use; Experimental Use Permit application; 

establish temporary tolerance; submitted before application for 

registration; credit 45% of fee toward new active ingredient application 

that follows (3)

18 419,502

R060 4 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; outdoor (2) (3) 21 395,467

R070 5 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; outdoor; reduced risk (2) (3) 16 395,467

R090 6 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; outdoor; Experimental Use Permit 

application; submitted before application for registration; credit 45% of 

fee toward new active ingredient (3)

16 293,596

R110 7 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; indoor (2) (3) 20 219,949

R120 8 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; indoor; reduced risk (2) (3) 14 219,949

R121 9 New Active Ingredient, Non-food use; indoor; Experimental Use Permit 

application; submitted before application for registration; credit 45% of 

fee toward new active ingredient application that follows (3)

18 165,375

R122 10 Enriched isomer(s) of registered mixed-isomer active ingredient (2) (3) 18 287,643

R123 11 ew Active Ingredient, Seed treatment only; includes agricultural and nonagricultural seeds; residues not expected in raw agricultural 

commodities (2) (3)

18 427,991

R125 

New

12 New Active Ingredient, Seed treatment; Experimental Use Permit 

application; submitted before application for registration; credit 45% of 

fee toward new active ingredient application that follows (3)

16 293,596

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applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

TABLE 2. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - NEW USES

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R130 13 First food use; indoor; food/food handling (2) (3) 21 173,644

R140 14 Additional food use; Indoor; food/food handling (3) (4) 15 40,518

R150 15 First food use (2) (3) 21 239,684

R160 16 First food use; reduced risk (2) (3) 16 239,684

R170 17 Additional food use (3) (4) 15 59,976

R175 

New

18 Additional food uses covered within a crop group resulting from the 

conversion of existing approved crop group(s) to one or more revised 

crop groups. (3) (4)

10 59,976

R180 19 Additional food use; reduced risk (3) (4) 10 59,976

R190 20 Additional food uses; 6 or more submitted in one application (3) (4) 15 359,856

R200 21 Additional food uses; 6 or more submitted in one application; reduced risk 

(3) (4)

10 359,856

R210 22 Additional food use; Experimental Use Permit application; establish 

temporary tolerance; no credit toward new use registration (3) (4)

12 44,431

R220 23 Additional food use; Experimental Use Permit application; crop destruct 

basis; no credit toward new use registration (3) (4)

6 17,993

R230 24 Additional use; non-food; outdoor (3) (4) 15 23,969

R240 25 Additional use; non-food; outdoor; reduced risk (3) (4) 10 23,969

R250 26 dditional use; non-food; outdoor; Experimental Use Permit application; no 

credit toward new use registration (3) (4)

6 17,993

R251 

New

27 Experimental Use Permit application which requires no changes to the 

tolerance(s); non-crop destruct basis (3)

8 17,993

R260 28 New use; non-food; indoor (3) (4) 12 11,577

R270 29 New use; non-food; indoor; reduced risk (3) (4) 9 11,577

R271 30 New use; non-food; indoor; Experimental Use Permit application; no credit 

toward new use registration (3) (4)

6 8,820

R273 31 Additional use; seed treatment; limited uptake into raw agricultural 

commodities; includes crops with established tolerances (e.g., for soil or 

foliar application); includes food or non-food uses (3) (4)

12 45,754

R274 32 Additional uses; seed treatment only; 6 or more submitted in one 

application; limited uptake into raw agricultural commodities; includes 

crops with established tolerances (e.g., for soil or foliar application); 

includes food and/or non-food uses (3) (4)

12 274,523

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ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active 

ingredient. In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent 

application for an additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision 

review time for a first food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) 

is submitted by the applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical 

deficiency screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full 

registration service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(4) Amendment applications to add the new use(s) to registered product labels are covered by the base fee for 

the new use(s). All items in the covered application must be submitted together in one package. Each application 

for an additional new product registration and new inert approval(s) that is submitted in the new use application 

package is subject to the registration service fee for a new product or a new inert approval. However, if a new use 

application only proposes to register the new use for a new product and there are no amendments in the 

application, then review of one new product application is covered by the new use fee. All such associated 

applications that are submitted together will be subject to the new use decision review time. Any application for a 

new product or an amendment to the proposed labeling (a) submitted subsequent to submission of the new use 

application and (b) prior to conclusion of its decision review time and (c) containing the same new uses, will be 

deemed a separate new-use application, subject to a separate registration service fee and new decision review 

time for a new use. If the new-use application includes non-food (indoor and/or outdoor), and food (outdoor and/or 

indoor) uses, the appropriate fee is due for each type of new use and the longest decision review time applies to 

all of the new uses requested in the application. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by 

the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after 

completion of the technical deficiency screen, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be 

assessed 25% of the full registration service fee for the new use application.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

TABLE 3. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - IMPORT AND OTHER TOLERANCES

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R280 33 Establish import tolerance; new active ingredient or first food use (2) 21 289,407

R290 34 Establish import tolerance; additional food use 15 57,882

R291 35 Establish import tolerances; additional food uses; 6 or more crops 

submitted in one petition

15 347,288

R292 36 Amend an established tolerance (e.g., decrease or increase); domestic or 

import; applicant-initiated

11 41,124

R293 37 Establish tolerance(s) for inadvertent residues in one crop; applicantinitiated12 48,510

R294 38 stablish tolerances for inadvertent residues; 6 or more crops submitted in 

one application; applicant-initiated

12 291,060

R295 39 Establish tolerance(s) for residues in one rotational crop in response to a 

specific rotational crop application; applicant-initiated

15 59,976

R296 40 Establish tolerances for residues in rotational crops in response to a 

specific rotational crop petition; 6 or more crops submitted in one 

application; applicant-initiated

15 359,856

R297 

New

41 Amend 6 or more established tolerances (e.g., decrease or increase) in 

one petition; domestic or import; applicant-initiated

11 246,744

R298 

New

42 Amend an established tolerance (e.g., decrease or increase); domestic or 

import; submission of amended labels (requiring science review) in 

addition to those associated with the amended tolerance; applicantinitiated (3)

13 53,120

R299 

New

43 Amend 6 or more established tolerances (e.g., decrease or increase); 

domestic or import; submission of amended labels (requiring science 

review) in addition to those associated with the amended tolerance; 

applicant-initiated (3)

13 258,740

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to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

TABLE 4. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - NEW PRODUCTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R300 44 New product; or similar combination product (already registered) to an 

identical or substantially similar in composition and use to a registered 

product; registered source of active ingredient; no data review on acute 

toxicity, efficacy or CRP – only product chemistry data; cite-all data 

citation, or selective data citation where applicant owns all required data, 

or applicant submits specific authorization letter from data owner. 

Category also includes 100% re-package of registered end-use or 

manufacturing-use product that requires no data submission nor data 

matrix. (2) (3)

4 1,434

R301 45 New product; or similar combination product (already registered) to an 

identical or substantially similar in composition and use to a registered 

product; registered source of active ingredient; selective data citation 

only for data on product chemistry and/or acute toxicity and/or public 

health pest efficacy, where applicant does not own all required data and 

does not have a specific authorization letter from data owner. (2) (3)

4 1,720

R310 46 New end-use or manufacturing-use product with registered source(s) of 

active ingredient(s); includes products containing two or more registered 

active ingredients previously combined in other registered products; 

requires review of data package within RD only; includes data and/or 

waivers of data for only: 

product chemistry and/or 

acute toxicity and/or 

public health pest efficacy and/or 

child resistant packaging. (2) (3)

7 4,807

R314 

New

47 New end use product containing two or more registered active ingredients 

never before registered as this combination in a formulated product; new 

product label is identical or substantially similar to the labels of currently 

registered products which separately contain the respective component 

active ingredients; requires review of data package within RD only; 

includes data and/or waivers of data for only: 

8 6,009

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) An application for a new end-use product using a source of active ingredient that (a) is not yet registered but 

(b) has an application pending with the Agency for review, will be considered an application for a new product with 

an unregistered source of active ingredient.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

product chemistry and/or 

acute toxicity and/or 

public health pest efficacy and/or 

child resistant packaging. (2) (3)

R315 

New

48 New end-use non-food animal product with submission of two or more 

target animal safety studies; includes data and/or waivers of data for 

only: 

product chemistry and/or 

acute toxicity and/or 

public health pest efficacy and/or 

animal safety studies and/or 

child resistant packaging (2) (3)

9 8,000

R320 49 New product; new physical form; requires data review in science divisions 

(2) (3)

12 11,996

R331 50 New product; repack of identical registered end-use product as a 

manufacturing-use product; same registered uses only (2) (3)

3 2,294

R332 51 New manufacturing-use product; registered active ingredient; unregistered 

source of active ingredient; submission of completely new generic data 

package; registered uses only; requires review in RD and science 

divisions (2) (3)

24 256,883

R333 

New

52 New product; MUP or End use product with unregistered source of active 

ingredient; requires science data review; new physical form; etc. Cite-all 

or selective data citation where applicant owns all required data. (2) (3)

10 17,993

R334 

New

53 New product; MUP or End use product with unregistered source of the 

active ingredient; requires science data review; new physical form; etc. 

Selective data citation. (2) (3)

11 17,993

TABLE 5. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - AMENDMENTS TO REGISTRATION

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R340 54 Amendment requiring data review within RD (e.g., changes to 

precautionary label statements) (2) (3)

4 3,617

R345 

New

55 Amending non-food animal product that includes submission of target 

animal safety data; previously registered (2) (3)

7 8,000

R350 56 Amendment requiring data review in science divisions (e.g., changes to 

REI, or PPE, or PHI, or use rate, or number of applications; or add 

aerial application; or modify GW/SW advisory statement) (2) (3)

9 11,996

R351 

New

57 Amendment adding a new unregistered source of active ingredient. (2) (3) 8 11,996

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) (a) EPA-initiated amendments shall not be charged registration service fees. (b) Registrant-initiated fasttrack amendments are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)(B) and are not 

subject to registration service fees. (c) Registrant-initiated fast-track amendments handled by the Antimicrobials 

Division are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(h) and are not subject to 

registration service fees. (d) Registrant initiated amendments submitted by notification under PR Notices, such as 

PR Notice 98–10, continue under PR Notice timelines and are not subject to registration service fees. (e) 

Submissions with data and requiring data review are subject to registration service fees.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

R352 

New

58 Amendment adding already approved uses; selective method of support; 

does not apply if the applicant owns all cited data (2) (3)

8 11,996

R371 59 Amendment to Experimental Use Permit; (does not include extending a 

permit's time period) (3)

6 9,151

TABLE 6. - REGISTRATION DIVISION - OTHER ACTIONS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

R124 60 Conditional Ruling on Preapplication Study Waivers; applicant-initiated 6 2,294

R272 61 Review of Study Protocol applicant-initiated; excludes DART, preregistration conference, Rapid Response review, DNT protocol review, 

protocol needing HSRB review

3 2,294

R275 

New

62 Rebuttal of agency reviewed protocol, applicant initiated 3 2,294

R370 63 Cancer reassessment; applicant-initiated 18 179,818

TABLE 7. - ANTIMICROBIALS DIVISION - NEW ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

A380 64 Food use; establish tolerance exemption (2) (3) 24 104,187

A390 65 Food use; establish tolerance (2) (3) 24 173,644

A400 66 Non-food use; outdoor; FIFRA §2(mm) uses (2) (3) 18 86,823

A410 67 Non-food use; outdoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm) (2) (3) 21 173,644

A420 68 Non-food use; indoor; FIFRA §2(mm) uses (2) (3) 18 57,882

A430 69 Non-food use; indoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm) (2) (3) 20 86,823

A431 70 on-food use; indoor; low-risk, low-toxicity food-grade active ingredient(s); 

efficacy testing for public health claims required under GLP and 

following DIS/TSS or AD-approved study protocol (2) (3)

12 60,638

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Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

TABLE 8. - ANTIMICROBIALS DIVISION - NEW USES

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

A440 71 First food use; establish tolerance exemption (2) (3) (4) 21 28,942

A450 72 First food use; establish tolerance (2) (3) (4) 21 86,823

A460 73 Additional food use; establish tolerance exemption (3) (4) (5) 15 11,577

A470 74 Additional food use; establish tolerance (3) (4) (5) 15 28,942

A471 

New

75 Additional food uses; establish tolerances; 6 or more submitted in one 

application (3) (4) (5)

15 173,652

A480 76 Additional use; non-food; outdoor; FIFRA §2(mm) uses (4) (5) 9 17,365

A481 

New

77 Additional non-food outdoor uses; FIFRA §2(mm) uses; 6 or more 

submitted in one application (4) (5)

9 104,190

A490 78 Additional use; non-food; outdoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm) (4) 

(5)

15 28,942

A491 

New

79 Additional non-food; outdoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm); 6 or more 

submitted in one application (4) (5)

15 173,652

A500 80 Additional use; non-food, indoor, FIFRA §2(mm) uses (4) (5) 9 11,577

A501 

New

81 dditional non-food; indoor; FIFRA §2(mm) uses; 6 or more submitted in 

one application (4) (5)

9 69,462

A510 82 Additional use; non-food; indoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm) (4) (5) 12 11,577

A511 

New

83 Additional non-food; indoor; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm); 6 or more 

submitted in one application (4) (5)

12 69,462

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screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) If EPA data rules are amended to newly require clearance under section 408 of the FFDCA for an ingredient 

of an antimicrobial product where such ingredient was not previously subject to such a clearance, then review of 

the data for such clearance of such product is not subject to a registration service fee for the tolerance action for 

two years from the effective date of the rule.

(4) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(5) Amendment applications to add the new use(s) to registered product labels are covered by the base fee for 

the new use(s). All items in the covered application must be submitted together in one package. Each application 

for an additional new product registration and new inert approval(s) that is submitted in the new use application 

package is subject to the registration service fee for a new product or a new inert approval. However, if a new use 

application only proposes to register the new use for a new product and there are no amendments in the 

application, then review of one new product application is covered by the new use fee. All such associated 

applications that are submitted together will be subject to the new use decision review time. Any application for a 

new product or an amendment to the proposed labeling (a) submitted subsequent to submission of the new use 

application and (b) prior to conclusion of its decision review time and (c) containing the same new uses, will be 

deemed a separate new-use application, subject to a separate registration service fee and new decision review 

time for a new use. If the new-use application includes non-food (indoor and/or outdoor), and food (outdoor and/or 

indoor) uses, the appropriate fee is due for each type of new use and the longest decision review time applies to 

all of the new uses requested in the application. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by 

the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after 

completion of the technical deficiency screen, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be 

assessed 25% of the full registration service fee for the new use application.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) An application for a new end-use product using a source of active ingredient that (a) is not yet registered but 

TABLE 9. - ANTIMICROBIALS DIVISION - NEW PRODUCTS AND AMENDMENTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

A530 84 New product; identical or substantially similar in composition and use to a 

registered product; no data review or only product chemistry data; citeall data citation, or selective data citation when applicant owns all 

required data, or applicant submits specific authorization letter for data 

owner. Category also includes 100% re-package of registered end-use 

or manufacturing-use product that requires no data submission nor data 

matrix. (2) (3)

4 1,159

A531 85 New product; identical or substantially similar in composition and use to a 

registered product; registered source of active ingredient: selective data 

citation only for data on product chemistry and/or acute toxicity and/or 

public health pest efficacy, where applicant does not own all required 

data and does not have a specific authorization letter from data owner. 

(2) (3)

4 1,654

A532 86 New product; identical or substantially similar in composition and use to a 

registered product; registered active ingredient; unregistered source of 

active ingredient; cite-all data citation except for product chemistry; 

product chemistry data submitted (2) (3)

5 4,631

A540 87 New end use product; FIFRA §2(mm) uses only (2) (3) 5 4,631

A550 88 New end-use product; uses other than FIFRA §2(mm); non-FQPA product 

(2) (3)

7 4,631

A560 89 ew manufacturing-use product; registered active ingredient; selective data 

citation (2) (3)

12 17,365

A570 90 Label amendment requiring data review (3) (4) 4 3,474

A572 

New

91 New Product or amendment requiring data review for risk assessment by 

Science Branch (e.g., changes to REI, or PPE, or use rate) (2) (3) (4)

9 11,996

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(b) has an application pending with the Agency for review, will be considered an application for a new product 

with an unregistered source of active ingredient.

(3) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(4) (a) EPA-initiated amendments shall not be charged registration service fees. (b) Registrant-initiated fasttrack amendments are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)(B) and are not 

subject to registration service fees. (c) Registrant-initiated fast-track amendments handled by the Antimicrobials 

Division are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(h) and are not subject to 

registration service fees. (d) Registrant initiated amendments submitted by notification under PR Notices, such as 

PR Notice 98–10, continue under PR Notice timelines and are not subject to registration service fees. (e) 

Submissions with data and requiring data review are subject to registration service fees.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

TABLE 10. - ANTIMICROBIALS DIVISION - EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMITS AND OTHER TYPE OF 

ACTIONS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

A520 92 Experimental Use Permit application, Non-Food Use (2) 9 5,789

A521 93 Review of public health efficacy study protocol within AD, per AD Internal 

Guidance for the Efficacy Protocol Review Process; Code will also 

include review of public health efficacy study protocol and data review 

for devices making pesticidal claims; applicant-initiated; Tier 1

3 2,250

A522 94 Review of public health efficacy study protocol outside AD by members of 

AD Efficacy Protocol Review Expert Panel; Code will also include 

review of public health efficacy study protocol and data review for 

devices making pesticidal claims; applicant-initiated; Tier 2

12 11,025

A524 

New

95 New Active Ingredient, Experimental Use Permit application; Food Use 

Requires Tolerance. Credit 45% of fee toward new active ingredient 

application that follows. (2)

18 138,916

A525 

New

96 New Active Ingredient, Experimental Use Permit application; Food Use 

Requires Tolerance Exemption. Credit 45% of fee toward new active 

ingredient application that follows. (2)

18 83,594

A526 

New

97 New Active Ingredient, Experimental Use Permit application; Non-Food, 

Outdoor Use. Credit 45% of fee toward new active ingredient 

application that follows. (2)

15 86,823

A527 

New

98 New Active Ingredient, Experimental Use Permit application; Non-Food, 

Indoor Use. Credit 45% of fee toward new active ingredient application 

that follows. (2)

15 58,000

A528 

New

99 Experimental Use Permit application, Food Use; Requires Tolerance or 

Tolerance Exemption (2)

15 20,260

A529 

New

100 Amendment to Experimental Use Permit; requires data review or risk 

assessment (2)

9 10,365

A523 

New

101 Review of protocol other than a public health efficacy study (i.e., 

Toxicology or Exposure Protocols)

9 11,025

A571 

New

102 Science reassessment: Cancer risk, refined ecological risk, and/or 

endangered species; applicant-initiated

18 86,823

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applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the 

Agency-accepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon 

resolution of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant 

within 2 business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time, except where the new inert approval 

decision review time is greater than that for the new active ingredient, in which case the associated new active 

ingredient will be subject to the new inert approval decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

TABLE 11. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - MICROBIAL AND BIOCHEMICAL 

PESTICIDES; NEW ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B580 103 New active ingredient; food use; petition to establish a tolerance (2) 19 46,305

B590 104 New active ingredient; food use; petition to establish a tolerance 

exemption (2)

17 28,942

B600 105 New active ingredient; non-food use (2) 13 17,365

B610 106 New active ingredient; Experimental Use Permit application; petition to 

establish a temporary tolerance or temporary tolerance exemption

10 11,577

B611 

New

107 New active ingredient; Experimental Use Permit application; petition to 

establish permanent tolerance exemption

12 11,577

B612 

New

108 ew active ingredient; no change to a permanent tolerance exemption (2) 10 15,918

B613 

New

109 New active ingredient; petition to convert a temporary tolerance or a 

temporary tolerance exemption to a permanent tolerance or tolerance 

exemption (2)

11 15,918

B620 110 New active ingredient; Experimental Use Permit application; non-food 

use including crop destruct

7 5,789

TABLE 12. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - MICROBIAL AND BIOCHEMICAL 

PESTICIDES; NEW USES

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) (1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B630 111 First food use; petition to establish a tolerance exemption (2) 13 11,577

B631 112 New food use; petition to amend an established tolerance (3) 12 11,577

B640 113 First food use; petition to establish a tolerance (2) 19 17,365

B643 

New

114 New Food use; petition to amend tolerance exemption (3) 10 11,577

B642 

New

115 First food use; indoor; food/food handling (2) 12 28,942

B644 

New

116 New use, no change to an established tolerance or tolerance 

exemption (3)

8 11,577

B650 117 New use; non-food (3) 7 5,789

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to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) Amendment applications to add the new use(s) to registered product labels are covered by the base fee for 

the new use(s). All items in the covered application must be submitted together in one package. Each application 

for an additional new product registration and new inert approval(s) that is submitted in the new use application 

package is subject to the registration service fee for a new product or a new inert approval. However, if a new use 

application only proposes to register the new use for a new product and there are no amendments in the 

application, then review of one new product application is covered by the new use fee. All such associated 

applications that are submitted together will be subject to the new use decision review time. Any application for a 

new product or an amendment to the proposed labeling (a) submitted subsequent to submission of the new use 

application and (b) prior to conclusion of its decision review time and (c) containing the same new uses, will be 

deemed a separate new-use application, subject to a separate registration service fee and new decision review 

time for a new use. If the new-use application includes non-food (indoor and/or outdoor), and food (outdoor and/or 

indoor) uses, the appropriate fee is due for each type of new use and the longest decision review time applies to 

all of the new uses requested in the application. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by 

the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after 

completion of the technical deficiency screen, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be 

assessed 25% of the full registration service fee for the new use application.

TABLE 13. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - MICROBIAL AND BIOCHEMICAL 

PESTICIDES; NEW PRODUCTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B652 

New

118 New product; registered source of active ingredient; requires petition to 

amend established tolerance or tolerance exemption; requires 1) 

submission of product specific data; or 2) citation of previously reviewed 

and accepted data; or 3) submission or citation of data generated at 

government expense; or 4) submission or citation of scientifically-sound 

rationale based on publicly available literature or other relevant 

information that addresses the data requirement; or 5) submission of a 

request for a data requirement to be waived supported by a scientificallysound rationale explaining why the data requirement does not apply (2)

13 11,577

B660 119 New product; registered source of active ingredient(s); identical or 

substantially similar in composition and use to a registered product; no 

change in an established tolerance or tolerance exemption. No data 

review, or only product chemistry data; cite-all data citation, or selective 

data citation where applicant owns all required data or authorization from 

data owner is demonstrated. Category includes 100% re-package of 

registered end-use or manufacturing-use product that requires no data 

submission or data matrix. For microbial pesticides, the active ingredient

(s) must not be re-isolated. (2)

4 1,159

B670 120 New product; registered source of active ingredient(s); no change in an 

established tolerance or tolerance exemption; requires: 1) submission of 

product specific data; or 2) citation of previously reviewed and accepted 

data; or 3) submission or citation of data generated at government 

expense; or 4) submission or citation of a scientifically-sound rationale 

based on publicly available literature or other relevant information that 

addresses the data requirement; or 5) submission of a request for a data 

requirement to be waived supported by a scientifically-sound rationale 

explaining why the data requirement does not apply. (2)

7 4,631

B671 121 New product; unregistered source of active ingredient(s); requires a petition 

to amend an established tolerance or tolerance exemption; requires: 1) 

submission of product specific data; or 2) citation of previously reviewed 

17 11,577

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) An application for a new end-use product using a source of active ingredient that (a) is not yet registered but 

(b) has an application pending with the Agency for review, will be considered an application for a new product with 

an unregistered source of active ingredient.

and accepted data; or 3) submission or citation of data generated at 

government expense; or 4) submission or citation of a scientificallysound rationale based on publicly available literature or other relevant 

information that addresses the data requirement; or 5) submission of a 

request for a data requirement to be waived supported by a scientificallysound rationale explaining why the data requirement does not apply. (2)

B672 122 New product; unregistered source of active ingredient(s); non-food use or 

food use with a tolerance or tolerance exemption previously established 

for the active ingredient(s); requires: 1) submission of product specific 

data; or 2) citation of previously reviewed and accepted data; or 3) 

submission or citation of data generated at government expense; or 4) 

submission or citation of a scientifically-sound rationale based on publicly 

available literature or other relevant information that addresses the data 

requirement; or 5) submission of a request for a data requirement to be 

waived supported by a scientifically-sound rationale explaining why the 

data requirement does not apply. (2)

13 8,269

B673 

New

123 New product MUP/EP; unregistered source of active ingredient(s); citation 

of Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI) data previously reviewed 

and accepted by the Agency. Requires an Agency determination that the 

cited data supports the new product. (2)

10 4,631

B674 

New

124 New product MUP; Repack of identical registered end-use product as a 

manufacturing-use product; same registered uses only (2)

4 1,159

B675 

New

125 New Product MUP; registered source of active ingredient; submission of 

completely new generic data package; registered uses only. (2)

10 8,269

B676 

New

126 New product; more than one active ingredient where one active ingredient 

is an unregistered source; product chemistry data must be submitted; 

requires: 1) submission of product specific data, and 2) citation of 

previously reviewed and accepted data; or 3) submission or citation of 

data generated at government expense; or 4) submission or citation of a 

scientifically-sound rationale based on publicly available literature or 

other relevant information that addresses the data requirement; or 5) 

submission of a request for a data requirement to be waived supported 

by a scientifically-sound rationale explaining why the data requirement 

does not apply. (2)

13 8,269

B677 

New

127 New end-use non-food animal product with submission of two or more 

target animal safety studies; includes data and/or waivers of data for 

only: 

product chemistry and/or 

acute toxicity and/or 

public health pest efficacy and/or 

animal safety studies and/or 

child resistant packaging (2)

10 8,000

TABLE 14. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - MICROBIAL AND BIOCHEMICAL 

PESTICIDES; AMENDMENTS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B621 128 Amendment; Experimental Use Permit; no change to an established 

temporary tolerance or tolerance exemption.

7 4,631

B622 

New

129 Amendment; Experimental Use Permit; petition to amend an established 

or temporary tolerance or tolerance exemption.

11 11,577

B641 130 Amendment of an established tolerance or tolerance exemption. 13 11,577

B680 131 Amendment; registered source of active ingredient(s); no new use(s); no 

changes to an established tolerance or tolerance exemption. Requires 

5 4,631

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) (a) EPA-initiated amendments shall not be charged registration service fees. (b) Registrant-initiated fasttrack amendments are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)(B) and are not 

subject to registration service fees. (c) Registrant-initiated fast-track amendments handled by the Antimicrobials 

Division are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(h) and are not subject to 

registration service fees. (d) Registrant initiated amendments submitted by notification under PR Notices, such as 

PR Notice 98–10, continue under PR Notice timelines and are not subject to registration service fees. (e) 

Submissions with data and requiring data review are subject to registration service fees.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) All requests for new uses (food and/or nonfood) contained in any application for a new active ingredient or a 

first food use are covered by the base fee for that new active ingredient or first food use application and retain the 

same decision time review period as the new active ingredient or first food use application. The application must 

be received by the agency in one package. The base fee for the category covers a maximum of five new products. 

Each application for an additional new product registration and new inert approval that is submitted in the new 

active ingredient application package or first food use application package is subject to the registration service fee 

for a new product or a new inert approval. All such associated applications that are submitted together will be 

subject to the new active ingredient or first food use decision review time, except where the new inert approval 

decision review time is greater than that for the new active ingredient, in which case the associated new active 

ingredient will be subject to the new inert approval decision review time. In the case of a new active ingredient 

application, until that new active ingredient is approved, any subsequent application for another new product 

containing the same active ingredient or an amendment to the proposed labeling will be deemed a new active 

ingredient application, subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a new active ingredient. 

In the case of a first food use application, until that first food use is approved, any subsequent application for an 

additional new food use or uses will be subject to the registration service fee and decision review time for a first 

food use. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the 

data submission. (2)

B681 132 Amendment; unregistered source of active ingredient(s). Requires data 

submission. (2)

7 5,513

B683 

New

133 abel amendment; requires review/update of previous risk assessment(s) 

without data submission (e.g., labeling changes to REI, PPE, PHI). (2)

6 4,631

B684 

New

134 Amending non-food animal product that includes submission of target 

animal safety data; previously registered (2)

8 8,000

TABLE 15. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - STRAIGHT CHAIN 

LEPIDOPTERAN PHEROMONES(SCLPS)

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B690 135 New active ingredient; food or non-food use. (2) 7 2,316

B700 136 Experimental Use Permit application; new active ingredient or new use. 7 1,159

B701 137 Extend or amend Experimental Use Permit. 4 1,159

B710 138 New product; registered source of active ingredient(s); identical or 

substantially similar in composition and use to a registered product; no 

change in an established tolerance or tolerance exemption. No data 

review, or only product chemistry data; cite-all data citation, or selective 

data citation where applicant owns all required data or authorization from 

data owner is demonstrated. Category includes 100% re-package of 

registered end-use or manufacturing-use product that requires no data 

submission or data matrix. (3)

4 1,159

B720 139 New product; registered source of active ingredient(s); requires: 1) 

submission of product specific data; or 2) citation of previously reviewed 

and accepted data; or 3) submission or citation of data generated at 

government expense; or 4) submission or citation of a scientificallysound rationale based on publicly available literature or other relevant 

information that addresses the data requirement; or 5) submission of a 

request for a data requirement to be waived supported by a scientificallysound rationale explaining why the data requirement does not apply. (3)

5 1,159

B721 140 New product; unregistered source of active ingredient. (3) 7 2,426

B722 141 New use and/or amendment; petition to establish a tolerance or tolerance 

exemption. (4) (5)

7 2,246

B730 142 Label amendment requiring data submission. (4) 5 1,159

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applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after completion of the technical deficiency 

screening, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be assessed 25% of the full registration 

service fee for the new active ingredient or first food use application.

(3) An application for a new end-use product using a source of active ingredient that (a) is not yet registered but 

(b) has an application pending with the Agency for review, will be considered an application for a new product with 

an unregistered source of active ingredient.

(4) (a) EPA-initiated amendments shall not be charged registration service fees. (b) Registrant-initiated fasttrack amendments are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)(B) and are not 

subject to registration service fees. (c) Registrant-initiated fast-track amendments handled by the Antimicrobials 

Division are to be completed within the timelines specified in FIFRA Section 3(h) and are not subject to 

registration service fees. (d) Registrant initiated amendments submitted by notification under PR Notices, such as 

PR Notice 98–10, continue under PR Notice timelines and are not subject to registration service fees. (e) 

Submissions with data and requiring data review are subject to registration service fees.

(5) Amendment applications to add the new use(s) to registered product labels are covered by the base fee for 

the new use(s). All items in the covered application must be submitted together in one package. Each application 

for an additional new product registration and new inert approval(s) that is submitted in the new use application 

package is subject to the registration service fee for a new product or a new inert approval. However, if a new use 

application only proposes to register the new use for a new product and there are no amendments in the 

application, then review of one new product application is covered by the new use fee. All such associated 

applications that are submitted together will be subject to the new use decision review time. Any application for a 

new product or an amendment to the proposed labeling (a) submitted subsequent to submission of the new use 

application and (b) prior to conclusion of its decision review time and (c) containing the same new uses, will be 

deemed a separate new-use application, subject to a separate registration service fee and new decision review 

time for a new use. If the new-use application includes non-food (indoor and/or outdoor), and food (outdoor and/or 

indoor) uses, the appropriate fee is due for each type of new use and the longest decision review time applies to 

all of the new uses requested in the application. Any information that (a) was neither requested nor required by 

the Agency, and (b) is submitted by the applicant at the applicant's initiative to support the application after 

completion of the technical deficiency screen, and (c) is not itself a covered registration application, must be 

assessed 25% of the full registration service fee for the new use application.

(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

TABLE 16. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - OTHER ACT

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) (1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B614 

New

143 Conditional Ruling on Preapplication Study Waivers; applicantinitiated3 2,294

B615 

New

144 Rebuttal of agency reviewed protocol, applicant initiated 3 2,294

B682 145 Protocol review; applicant initiated; excludes time for HSRB review 3 2,205

TABLE 17. - BIOPESTICIDES AND POLLUTION PREVENTION DIVISION - PLANT INCORPORATED 

PROTECTANTS (PIPS)

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

B740 146 Experimental Use Permit application; no petition for tolerance/tolerance 

exemption. Includes: 

) non-food/feed use(s) for a new (2) or registered (3) PIP; 

) food/feed use(s) for a new or registered PIP with crop destruct; 

) food/feed use(s) for a new or registered PIP in which an established 

tolerance/tolerance exemption exists for the intended use(s). (4)

6 86,823

B750 147 Experimental Use Permit application; with a petition to establish a 

temporary or permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active 

ingredient. Includes new food/feed use for a registered (3) PIP. (4)

9 115,763

B770 148 xperimental Use Permit application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish 

a temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient; 

credit 75% of B771 fee toward registration application for a new active 

ingredient that follows; SAP review. (5)

15 173,644

B771 149 xperimental Use Permit application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish 

a temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient; 

credit 75% of B771 fee toward registration application for a new active 

ingredient that follows.

10 115,763

B772 150 Application to amend or extend an Experimental Use Permit; no petition 

since the established tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active 

3 11,577

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) New PIP = a PIP with an active ingredient that has not been registered.

(3) Registered PIP = a PIP with an active ingredient that is currently registered.

(4) Transfer registered PIP through conventional breeding for new food/feed use, such as from field corn to 

ingredient is unaffected.

B773 151 Application to amend or extend an Experimental Use Permit; with petition 

to extend a temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active 

ingredient.

5 28,942

B780 152 Registration application; new (2) PIP; non-food/feed. 12 144,704

B790 153 Registration application; new (2) PIP; non-food/feed; SAP review. (5) 18 202,585

B800 154 Registration application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient based on an 

existing temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption.

12 231,585

B810 155 Registration application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient based on an 

existing temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption. SAP review. (5)

18 289,407

B820 156 Registration application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish or amend a 

permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption of an active ingredient.

15 289,407

B840 157 Registration application; new (2) PIP; with petition to establish or amend a 

permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption of an active ingredient. SAP 

review. (5)

21 347,288

B851 158 Registration application; new event of a previously registered PIP active 

ingredient(s); no petition since permanent tolerance/tolerance 

exemption is already established for the active ingredient(s).

9 115,763

B870 159 Registration application; registered (3) PIP; new product; new use; no 

petition since a permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption is already 

established for the active ingredient(s). (4)

9 34,729

B880 160 Registration application; registered (3) PIP; new product or new terms of 

registration; additional data submitted; no petition since a permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption is already established for the active 

ingredient(s). (6) (7)

9 28,942

B881 161 Registration application; registered (3) PIP; new product or new terms of 

registration; additional data submitted; no petition since a permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption is already established for the active 

ingredient(s). SAP review. (5) (6) (7)

15 86,823

B883 

New

162 Registration application; new (2) PIP, seed increase with negotiated 

acreage cap and time-limited registration; with petition to establish a 

permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient 

based on an existing temporary tolerance/tolerance exemption. (8)

9 115,763

B884 

New

163 Registration application; new (2) PIP, seed increase with negotiated 

acreage cap and time-limited registration; with petition to establish a 

permanent tolerance/tolerance exemption for the active ingredient. (8)

12 144,704

B885 

New

164 Registration application; registered (3) PIP, seed increase; breeding stack 

of previously approved PIPs, same crop; no petition since a permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption is already established for the active 

ingredient(s). (9)

9 86,823

B890 165 Application to amend a seed increase registration; converts registration to 

commercial registration; no petition since permanent tolerance/tolerance 

exemption is already established for the active ingredient(s).

9 57,882

B891 166 Application to amend a seed increase registration; converts registration to 

a commercial registration; no petition since a permanent 

tolerance/tolerance exemption already established for the active 

ingredient(s); SAP review. (5)

15 115,763

B900 167 pplication to amend a registration, including actions such as extending an 

expiration date, modifying an IRM plan, or adding an insect to be 

controlled. (10) (11)

6 11,577

B901 168 pplication to amend a registration, including actions such as extending an 

expiration date, modifying an IRM plan, or adding an insect to be 

controlled. SAP review. (10) (11)

12 69,458

B902 169 PIP protocol review 3 5,789

B903 170 Inert ingredient tolerance exemption; e.g., a marker such as NPT II; 

reviewed in BPPD.

6 57,882

B904 171 mport tolerance or tolerance exemption; processed commodities/food only 

(inert or active ingredient).

9 115,763

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sweet corn.

(5) The scientific data involved in this category are complex. EPA often seeks technical advice from the 

Scientific Advisory Panel on risks that pesticides pose to wildlife, farm workers, pesticide applicators, non-target 

species, as well as insect resistance, and novel scientific issues surrounding new technologies. The scientists of 

the SAP neither make nor recommend policy decisions. They provide advice on the science used to make these 

decisions. Their advice is invaluable to the EPA as it strives to protect humans and the environment from risks 

posed by pesticides. Due to the time it takes to schedule and prepare for meetings with the SAP, additional time 

and costs are needed.

(6) Registered PIPs stacked through conventional breeding.

(7) Deployment of a registered PIP with a different IRM plan (e.g., seed blend).

(8) The negotiated acreage cap will depend upon EPA's determination of the potential environmental exposure, 

risk(s) to non-target organisms, and the risk of targeted pest developing resistance to the pesticidal substance. 

The uncertainty of these risks may reduce the allowable acreage, based upon the quantity and type of non-target 

organism data submitted and the lack of insect resistance management data, which is usually not required for 

seed-increase registrations. Registrants are encouraged to consult with EPA prior to submission of a registration 

application in this category.

(9) Application can be submitted prior to or concurrently with an application for commercial registration.

(10) For example, IRM plan modifications that are applicant-initiated.

(11) EPA-initiated amendments shall not be charged fees.

TABLE 18. - INERT INGREDIENTS, EXTERNAL REVIEW AND MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS

EPA 

No.

New 

CR

No.

Action

Decision 

Review 

Time

(Months) 

(1)

Registration 

Service 

Fee

($)

001 172 Approval of new food use inert ingredient (2) (3) 12 18,000

002 

New

173 Amend currently approved inert ingredient tolerance or exemption from 

tolerance; new data (2)

10 5,000

003 

New

174 Amend currently approved inert ingredient tolerance or exemption from 

tolerance; no new data (2)

8 3,000

004 

New

175 Approval of new non-food use inert ingredient (2) 8 10,000

005 

New

176 Amend currently approved non-food use inert ingredient with new use 

pattern; new data (2)

8 5,000

006 

New

177 Amend currently approved non-food use inert ingredient with new use 

pattern; no new data (2)

6 3,000

007 

New

178 Approval of substantially similar non-food use inert ingredients when 

original inert is compositionally similar with similar use pattern (2)

4 1,500

008 

New

179 Approval of new polymer inert ingredient, food use (2) 5 3,400

009 

New

180 Approval of new polymer inert ingredient, non food use (2) 4 2,800

010 

New

181 Petition to amend a tolerance exemption descriptor to add one or more 

CASRNs; no new data (2)

6 1,500

M001 

New

182 tudy protocol requiring Human Studies Review Board review as defined in 

40 CFR 26 in support of an active ingredient (4)

9 7,200

M002 

New

183 ompleted study requiring Human Studies Review Board review as defined 

in 40 CFR 26 in support of an active ingredient (4)

9 7,200

M003 

New

184 External technical peer review of new active ingredient, product, or 

amendment (e.g., consultation with FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel) for 

an action with a decision timeframe of less than 12 months. Applicant 

initiated request based on a requirement of the Administrator, as defined 

by FIFRA §25(d), in support of a novel active ingredient, or unique use 

pattern or application technology. Excludes PIP active ingredients. (5)

12 58,000

M004 

New

185 External technical peer review of new active ingredient, product, or 

amendment (e.g., consultation with FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel) for 

an action with a decision timeframe of greater than 12 months. Applicant 

initiated request based on a requirement of the Administrator, as defined 

by FIFRA §25(d), in support of a novel active ingredient, or unique use 

pattern or application technology. Excludes PIP active ingredients. (5)

18 58,000

M005 

New

186 New Product: Combination, Contains a combination of active ingredients 

from a registered and/or unregistered source; conventional, antimicrobial 

and/or biopesticide. Requires coordination with other regulatory divisions 

to conduct review of data, label and/or verify the validity of existing data 

as cited. Only existing uses for each active ingredient in the combination 

product. (6) (7)

9 20,000

M006 

New

187 Request for up to 5 letters of certification (Gold Seal) for one actively 

registered product.

1 250

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(1) A decision review time that would otherwise end on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, will be extended 

to end on the next business day.

(2) If another covered application is associated with and dependent upon a pending application for an inert 

ingredient action, each application will be subject to its respective registration service fee. The decision review 

time for the other associated covered application will be extended to match the PRIA due date of the pending inert 

ingredient action, unless the PRIA due date for the other associated covered action is further out, in which case it 

will be subject to its own decision review time. If the application covers multiple ingredients grouped by EPA into 

one chemical class, a single registration service fee will be assessed for approval of those ingredients.

(3) If EPA data rules are amended to newly require clearance under section 408 of the FFDCA for an ingredient 

of an antimicrobial product where such ingredient was not previously subject to such a clearance, then review of 

the data for such clearance of such product is not subject to a registration service fee for the tolerance action for 

two years from the effective date of the rule.

(4) Any other covered application that is associated with and dependent on the HSRB review will be subject to 

its separate registration service fee. The decision review times for the associated actions run concurrently, but will 

end at the date of the latest review time.

(5) Any other covered application that is associated with and dependent on the SAP review will be subject to its 

separate registration service fee. The decision review time for the associated action will be extended by the 

decision review time for the SAP review.

(6) An application for a new end-use product using a source of active ingredient that (a) is not yet registered but 

(b) has an application pending with the Agency for review, will be considered an application for a new product with 

an unregistered source of active ingredient.

(7) Where the action involves approval of a new or amended label, on or before the end date of the decision 

review time, the Agency shall provide to the applicant a draft accepted label, including any changes made by the 

Agency that differ from the applicant-submitted label and relevant supporting data reviewed by the Agency. The 

applicant will notify the Agency that the applicant either (a) agrees to all of the terms associated with the draft 

accepted label as amended by the Agency and requests that it be issued as the accepted final Agency-stamped 

label; or (b) does not agree to one or more of the terms of the draft accepted label as amended by the Agency and 

requests additional time to resolve the difference(s); or (c) withdraws the application without prejudice for 

subsequent resubmission, but forfeits the associated registration service fee. For cases described in (b), the 

applicant shall have up to 30 calendar days to reach agreement with the Agency on the final terms of the Agencyaccepted label. If the applicant agrees to all of the terms of the accepted label as in (a), including upon resolution 

of differences in (b), the Agency shall provide an accepted final Agency-stamped label to the registrant within 2 

business days following the registrant's written or electronic confirmation of agreement to the Agency.

(4) Pending pesticide registration applications

(A) In general

An applicant that submitted a registration application to the Administrator before the effective date of the 

Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003, but that is not required to pay a registration service fee 

under paragraph (2)(B), may, on a voluntary basis, pay a registration service fee in accordance with 

paragraph (2)(B).

(B) Voluntary fee

The Administrator may not compel payment of a registration service fee for an application described in 

subparagraph (A).

(C) Documentation

An application for which a voluntary registration service fee is paid under this paragraph shall be submitted 

with documentation certifying-

(i) payment of the registration service fee; or

(ii) a request for a waiver from or reduction of the registration service fee.

(5) Resubmission of pesticide registration applications

If a pesticide registration application is submitted by a person that paid the fee for the application under 

paragraph (2), is determined by the Administrator to be complete, and is not approved or is withdrawn (without 

a waiver or refund), the submission of the same pesticide registration application by the same person (or a 

licensee, assignee, or successor of the person) shall not be subject to a fee under paragraph (2).

(6) Fee adjustment

(A) In general

Effective for a covered pesticide registration application received during the period beginning on October 1, 

2013, and ending on September 30, 2015, the Administrator shall increase by 5 percent the registration 

service fee payable for the application under paragraph (3).

(B) Additional adjustment

Effective for a covered pesticide registration application received on or after October 1, 2015, the 

M007 

New

188 Request to extend Exclusive Use of data as provided by FIFRA Section 3

(c)(1)(F)(ii)

12 5,000

M008 

New

189 Request to grant Exclusive Use of data as provided by FIFRA Section 3(c)

(1)(F)(vi) for a minor use, when a FIFRA Section 2(ll)(2) determination is 

required

10 1,500

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Administrator shall increase by an additional 5 percent the registration service fee in effect as of September 

30, 2015.

(C) Publication

The Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register the revised registration service fee schedules.

(7) Waivers and reductions

(A) In general

An applicant for a covered pesticide registration may request the Administrator to waive or reduce the 

amount of a registration service fee payable under this section under the circumstances described in 

subparagraphs (D) through (G).

(B) Documentation

(i) In general

A request for a waiver from or reduction of the registration service fee shall be accompanied by 

appropriate documentation demonstrating the basis for the waiver or reduction.

(ii) Certification

The applicant shall provide to the Administrator a written certification, signed by a responsible officer, 

that the documentation submitted to support the waiver or reduction request is accurate.

(iii) Inaccurate documentation

An application shall be subject to the applicable registration service fee payable under paragraph (3) if, at 

any time, the Administrator determines that-

(I) the documentation supporting the waiver or reduction request is not accurate; or

(II) based on the documentation or any other information, the waiver or reduction should not have been 

granted or should not be granted.

(C) Determination to grant or deny request

As soon as practicable, but not later than 60 days, after the date on which the Administrator receives a 

request for a waiver or reduction of a registration service fee under this paragraph, the Administrator shall-

(i) determine whether to grant or deny the request; and

(ii) notify the applicant of the determination.

(D) Minor uses

(i) In general

The Administrator may exempt from, or waive a portion of, the registration service fee for an application 

for minor uses for a pesticide.

(ii) Supporting documentation

An applicant requesting a waiver or exemption under this subparagraph shall provide supporting 

documentation that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Administrator, that anticipated revenues from 

the uses that are the subject of the application would be insufficient to justify imposition of the full 

application fee.

(E) IR–4 exemption

The Administrator shall exempt an application from the registration service fee if the Administrator 

determines that-

(i) the application is solely associated with a tolerance petition submitted in connection with the InterRegional Project Number 4 (IR–4) as described in section 2 of Public Law 89–106 (7 U.S.C. 450i(e)); and

(ii) the exemption is in the public interest.

(F) Small businesses

(i) In general

The Administrator shall waive 50 percent of the registration service fees payable by an entity for a 

covered pesticide registration application under this section if the entity is a small business (as defined in 

section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii) of this title) at the time of application.

(ii) Waiver of fees

The Administrator shall waive 75 percent of the registration service fees payable by an entity under this 

section if the entity-

(I) is a small business (as defined in section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii) of this title) at the time of application; 

and

(II) has average annual global gross revenues described in section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii)(I)(bb) of this title

that does not exceed $10,000,000, at the time of application.

(iii) Formation for waiver

The Administrator shall not grant a waiver under this subparagraph if the Administrator determines that 

the entity submitting the application has been formed or manipulated primarily for the purpose of qualifying 

for the waiver.

(iv) Documentation

An entity requesting a waiver under this subparagraph shall provide to the Administrator-

(I) documentation demonstrating that the entity is a small business (as defined in section 136a–1(i)(1)

(E)(ii) of this title) at the time of application; and

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(II) if the entity is requesting a waiver of 75 percent of the applicable registration service fees payable 

under this section, documentation demonstrating that the entity has an average annual global gross 

revenue described in section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii)(I)(bb) of this title that does not exceed $10,000,000, at 

the time of application.

(G) Federal and State agency exemptions

An agency of the Federal Government or a State government shall be exempt from covered registration 

service fees under this section.

(8) Refunds

(A) Early withdrawals

If, during the first 60 days after the beginning of the applicable decision time review period under 

subsection (f)(3), a covered pesticide registration application is withdrawn by the applicant, the Administrator 

shall refund all but 25 percent.1 of the total registration service fee payable under paragraph (3) for the 

application.

(B) Withdrawals after the first 60 days of decision review time period

(i) In general

If a covered pesticide registration application is withdrawn after the first 60 days of the applicable 

decision time review period, the Administrator shall determine what portion, if any, of the total registration 

service fee payable under paragraph (3) for the application may be refunded based on the proportion of the 

work completed at the time of withdrawal.

(ii) Timing

The Administrator shall-

(I) make the determination described in clause (i) not later than 90 days after the date the application is 

withdrawn; and

(II) provide any refund as soon as practicable after the determination.

(C) Discretionary refunds

(i) In general

In the case of a pesticide registration application that has been filed with the Administrator and has not 

been withdrawn by the applicant, but for which the Administrator has not yet made a final determination, 

the Administrator may refund a portion of a covered registration service fee if the Administrator determines 

that the refund is justified.

(ii) Basis

The Administrator may provide a refund for an application under this subparagraph-

(I) on the basis that, in reviewing the application, the Administrator has considered data submitted in 

support of another pesticide registration application;

(II) on the basis that the Administrator completed portions of the review of the application before the 

effective date of this section; or

(III) on the basis that the Administrator rejected the application under subsection (f)(4)(B).

(D) Credited fees

In determining whether to grant a refund under this paragraph, the Administrator shall take into account any 

portion of the registration service fees credited under paragraph (2) or (4).

(c) Pesticide Registration Fund

(1) Establishment

There is established in the Treasury of the United States a Pesticide Registration Fund to be used in carrying 

out this section (referred to in this section as the "Fund"), consisting of-

(A) such amounts as are deposited in the Fund under paragraph (2);

(B) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under paragraph (5); and

(C) any proceeds from the sale or redemption of investments held in the Fund.

(2) Deposits in Fund

Subject to paragraph (4), the Administrator shall deposit fees collected under this section in the Fund.

(3) Expenditures from Fund

(A) In general

Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C) and paragraph (4), the Administrator may make expenditures from 

the Fund-

(i) to cover the costs associated with the review and decisionmaking pertaining to all applications for 

which registration service fees have been paid under this section; and

(ii) to otherwise carry out this section.

(B) Worker protection

(i) In general

For each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017, the Administrator shall use approximately 1/17 of the amount 

in the Fund (but not less than $1,000,000) to enhance scientific and regulatory activities relating to worker 

protection.

(ii) Partnership grants

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Of the amounts in the Fund, the Administrator shall use for partnership grants, for each of fiscal years 

2013 through 2017, $500,000.

(iii) Pesticide safety education program

Of the amounts in the Fund, the Administrator shall use $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 

2017 to carry out the pesticide safety education program.

(4) Collections and appropriations Acts

The fees authorized by this section and amounts deposited in the Fund-

(A) shall be collected and made available for obligation only to the extent provided in advance in 

appropriations Acts; and

(B) shall be available without fiscal year limitation.

(5) Unused funds

(A) In general

Amounts in the Fund not currently needed to carry out this section shall be-

(i) maintained readily available or on deposit;

(ii) invested in obligations of the United States or guaranteed by the United States; or

(iii) invested in obligations, participations, or other instruments that are lawful investments for fiduciary, 

trust, or public funds.

(B) Use of investment income

After consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator may use income from investments 

described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) to carry out this section.

(d) Assessment of fees

(1) Definition of covered functions

In this subsection, the term "covered functions" means functions of the Office of Pesticide Programs of the 

Environmental Protection Agency, as identified in key programs and projects of the final operating plan for the 

Environmental Protection Agency submitted as part of the budget process for fiscal year 2002, regardless of 

any subsequent transfer of 1 or more of the functions to another office or agency or the subsequent transfer of a 

new function to the Office of Pesticide Programs.

(2) Minimum amount of appropriations

Registration service fees may not be assessed for a fiscal year under this section unless the amount of 

appropriations for salaries, contracts, and expenses for the functions (as in existence in fiscal year 2012) of the 

Office of Pesticide Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year (excluding the amount 

of any fees appropriated for the fiscal year) are equal to or greater than the amount of appropriations for 

covered functions for fiscal year 2012 (excluding the amount of any fees appropriated for the fiscal year).

(3) Use of fees

Registration service fees authorized by this section shall be available, in the aggregate, only to defray 

increases in the costs associated with the review and decisionmaking for the review of pesticide registration 

applications and associated tolerances (including increases in the number of full-time equivalent positions in the 

Environmental Protection Agency engaged in those activities) over the costs for fiscal year 2002, excluding 

costs paid from fees appropriated for the fiscal year.

(4) Subsequent authority

If the Administrator does not assess registration service fees under subsection (b) during any portion of a 

fiscal year as the result of paragraph (2) and is subsequently permitted to assess the fees under subsection (b) 

during the fiscal year, the Administrator shall assess and collect the fees, without any modification in rate, at 

any time during the fiscal year, notwithstanding any provisions of subsection (b) relating to the date fees are to 

be paid.

(e) Reforms to reduce decision time review periods

To the maximum extent practicable consistent with the degrees of risk presented by pesticides and the type of 

review appropriate to evaluate risks, the Administrator shall identify and evaluate reforms to the pesticide 

registration process under this subchapter with the goal of reducing decision review periods in effect on the 

effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2012 for pesticide registration actions 

for covered pesticide registration applications (including reduced risk applications).

(f) Decision time review periods

(1) In general

Not later than 30 days after the effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 

2012, the Administrator shall make publicly available a schedule of decision review periods for covered 

pesticide registration actions and corresponding registration service fees under this subchapter.

(2) Report

The schedule shall be the same as the applicable schedule provided under subsection (b)(3).

(3) Applications subject to decision time review periods

The decision time review periods specified in paragraph (1) shall apply to-

(A) covered pesticide registration applications subject to registration service fees under subsection (b)(2);

(B) covered pesticide registration applications for which an applicant has voluntarily paid registration 

service fees under subsection (b)(4); and

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(C) covered pesticide registration applications listed in the Registration Division 2003 Work Plan of the 

Office of Pesticide Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(4) Start of decision time review period

(A) In general

Except as provided in subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), in the case of a pesticide registration application 

accompanied by the registration service fee required under this section, the decision time review period 

begins 21 days after the date on which the Administrator receives the covered pesticide registration 

application and fee.

(B) Initial content and preliminary technical screenings

(i) Screenings

(I) Initial content

Not later than 21 days after receiving an application and the required registration service fee, the 

Administrator shall conduct an initial screening of the contents of the application in accordance with 

clause (iii).

(II) Preliminary technical screening

After conducting the initial content screening described in subclause (I) and in accordance with clause 

(iv), the Administrator shall conduct a preliminary technical screening-

(aa) not later than 45 days after the date on which the decision time review period begins (for 

applications with decision time review periods of not more than 180 days); and

(bb) not later than 90 days after the date on which the decision time review period begins (for 

applications with decision time review periods greater than 180 days).

(ii) Rejection

(I) In general

If the Administrator determines at any time before the Administrator completes the preliminary 

technical screening under clause (i)(II) that the application failed the initial content or preliminary 

technical screening and the applicant does not correct the failure before the date that is 10 business 

days after the applicant receives a notification of the failure, the Administrator shall reject the application.

(II) Written notification

The Administrator shall make every effort to provide a written notification of a rejection under 

subclause (I) during the 10-day period that begins on the date the Administrator completes the 

preliminary technical screening.

(iii) Requirements of initial content screening

In conducting an initial content screening of an application, the Administrator shall determine whether-

(I)(aa) the applicable registration service fee has been paid; or

(bb) at least 25 percent of the applicable registration service fee has been paid and the application 

contains a waiver or refund request for the outstanding amount and documentation establishing the basis 

for the waiver request; and

(II) the application appears to contain all the necessary forms, data, and draft labeling, formatted in 

accordance with guidance published by the Administrator.

(iv) Requirements of preliminary technical screening

In conducting a preliminary technical screening of an application, the Administrator shall determine if-

(I) the application and the data and information submitted with the application are accurate and 

complete; and

(II) the application, data, and information are consistent with the proposed labeling and any proposal 

for a tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance under section 408 of the Federal Food, 

Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a), and are such that, subject to full review under the standards of

this subchapter, could result in the granting of the application.

(C) Applications with waiver or reduction requests

(i) In general

In the case of an application submitted with a request for a waiver or reduction of registration service 

fees under subsection (b)(7), the decision time review period shall be determined in accordance with this 

subparagraph.

(ii) Request granted with no additional fees required

If the Administrator grants the waiver or reduction request and no additional fee is required, the decision 

time review period begins on the earlier of-

(I) the date on which the Administrator grants the request; or

(II) the date that is 60 days after the date of receipt of the application.

(iii) Request granted with additional fees required

If the Administrator grants the waiver or reduction request, in whole or in part, but an additional 

registration service fee is required, the decision time review period begins on the date on which the 

Administrator receives certification of payment of the applicable registration service fee.

(iv) Request denied

If the Administrator denies the waiver or reduction request, the decision time review period begins on the 

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date on which the Administrator receives certification of payment of the applicable registration service 

fee.

(D) Pending applications

(i) In general

The start of the decision time review period for applications described in clause (ii) shall be the date on 

which the Administrator receives certification of payment of the applicable registration service fee.

(ii) Applications

Clause (i) applies to-

(I) covered pesticide registration applications for which voluntary fees have been paid under 

subsection (b)(4); and

(II) covered pesticide registration applications received on or after the effective date of the Pesticide 

Registration Improvement Act of 2003 but submitted without the applicable registration service fee 

required under this section due to the inability of the Administrator to assess fees under subsection (d)

(1).

(E) 2003 work plan

In the case of a covered pesticide registration application listed in the Registration Division 2003 Work Plan 

of the Office of Pesticide Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency, the decision time review period 

begins on the date that is 30 days after the effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 

2003.

(5) Extension of decision time review period

The Administrator and the applicant may mutually agree in writing to extend a decision time review period 

under this subsection.

(g) Judicial review

(1) In general

Any applicant adversely affected by the failure of the Administrator to make a determination on the application 

of the applicant for registration of a new active ingredient or new use for which a registration service fee is paid 

under this section may obtain judicial review of the failure solely under this section.

(2) Scope

(A) In general

In an action brought under this subsection, the only issue on review is whether the Administrator failed to 

make a determination on the application specified in paragraph (1) by the end of the applicable decision time 

review period required under subsection (f) for the application.

(B) Other actions

No other action authorized or required under this section shall be judicially reviewable by a Federal or State 

court.

(3) Timing

(A) In general

A person may not obtain judicial review of the failure of the Administrator to make a determination on the 

application specified in paragraph (1) before the expiration of the 2-year period that begins on the date on 

which the decision time review period for the application ends.

(B) Meeting with Administrator

To be eligible to seek judicial review under this subsection, a person seeking the review shall first request 

in writing, at least 120 days before filing the complaint for judicial review, a decision review meeting with the 

Administrator.

(4) Remedies

The Administrator may not be required or permitted to refund any portion of a registration service fee paid in 

response to a complaint that the Administrator has failed to make a determination on the covered pesticide 

registration application specified in paragraph (1) by the end of the applicable decision review period.

(h) Accounting

The Administrator shall-

(1) provide an annual accounting of the registration service fees paid to the Administrator and disbursed from 

the Fund, by providing financial statements in accordance with-

(A) the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–576; 104 Stat. 2838) and amendments made 

by that Act; and

(B) the Government Management Reform Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–356; 108 Stat. 3410) and 

amendments made by that Act;

(2) provide an accounting describing expenditures from the Fund authorized under subsection (c); and

(3) provide an annual accounting describing collections and expenditures authorized under subsection (d).

(i) Auditing

(1) Financial statements of agencies

For the purpose of section 3515(c) of title 31, the Fund shall be considered a component of an executive 

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agency.

(2) Components

The annual audit required under sections 3515(b) and 3521 of that title of the financial statements of activities 

under this section shall include an analysis of-

(A) the fees collected under subsection (b) and disbursed;

(B) compliance with subsection (f);

(C) the amount appropriated to meet the requirements of subsection (d)(1); and

(D) the reasonableness of the allocation of the overhead allocation of costs associated with the review and 

decisionmaking pertaining to applications under this section.

(3) Inspector General

The Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency shall-

(A) conduct the annual audit required under this subsection; and

(B) report the findings and recommendations of the audit to the Administrator and to the appropriate 

committees of Congress.

(j) Personnel levels

All full-time equivalent positions supported by fees authorized and collected under this section shall not be 

counted against the agency-wide personnel level goals of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(k) Reports

(1) In general

Not later than March 1, 2005, and each March 1 thereafter through March 1, 2017, the Administrator shall 

publish an annual report describing actions taken under this section.

(2) Contents

The report shall include-

(A) a review of the progress made in carrying out each requirement of subsections (e) and (f), including-

(i) the number of applications reviewed, including the decision times for each application specified in 

subsection (f);

(ii) the number of label amendments that have been reviewed using electronic means;

(iii) the amount of money from the Reregistration and Expedited Processing Fund used to carry out inert 

ingredient review and review of similar applications under section 136a–1(k)(3) of this title;

(iv) the number of applications completed for identical or substantially similar applications under section 

136a(c)(3)(B) of this title, including the number of such applications completed within 90 days pursuant to 

that section;

(v) the number of actions pending in each category of actions described in subsection (f)(3), as well as 

the number of inert ingredients;

(vi) to the extent determined appropriate by the Administrator and consistent with the authorities of the 

Administrator and limitations on delegation of functions by the Administrator, recommendations for-

(I) expanding the use of self-certification in all appropriate areas of the registration process;

(II) providing for accreditation of outside reviewers and the use of outside reviewers to conduct the 

review of major portions of applications;

(III) reviewing the scope of use of the notification process to cover broader categories of registration 

actions;

(IV) providing for electronic submission and review of labels, including process improvements to further 

enhance the procedures used in electronic label review; and

(V) the allowance and use of summaries of acute toxicity studies;

(vii) the use of performance-based contracts, other contracts, and procurement to ensure that-

(I) the goals of this subchapter for the timely review of applications for registration are met; and

(II) the registration program is administered in the most productive and cost effective manner 

practicable; and

(viii) the number of extensions of decision time review periods agreed to under subsection (f)(5) along 

with a description of the reason that the Administrator was unable to make a decision within the initial 

decision time review period;

(B) a description of the staffing and resources relating to the costs associated with the review and 

decisionmaking pertaining to applications;

(C) a review of the progress in meeting the timeline requirements of section 136a–1(g) of this title;

(D) a review of the progress in carrying out section 136a(g) of this title, including-

(i) the number of pesticides or pesticide cases reviewed;

(ii) a description of the staffing and resources relating to the costs associated with the review and 

decision making relating to reregistration and registration review for compliance with the deadlines 

specified in this subchapter;

(iii) to the extent determined appropriate by the Administrator and consistent with the authorities of the 

Administrator and limitations on delegation of functions by the Administrator, recommendations for-

(I) process improvements in the handling of registration review under section 136a(g) of this title;

(II) providing for accreditation of outside reviewers and the use of outside reviewers in the registration 

review process; and

(III) streamlining the registration review process, consistent with section 136a(g) of this title;

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(E) a review of the progress in meeting the timeline requirements for the review of antimicrobial pesticide 

products under section 136a(h) of this title;

(F) a review of the progress in carrying out the review of inert ingredients, including the number of 

applications pending, the number of new applications, the number of applications reviewed, staffing, and 

resources devoted to the review of inert ingredients and recommendations to improve the timeliness of review 

of inert ingredients;

(G) a review of the progress made toward-

(i) carrying out section 136a–1(k)(4) of this title and the amounts from the Reregistration and Expedited 

Processing Fund used for the purposes described in that section;

(ii) implementing systems for the electronic tracking of registration submissions by December 31, 2013;

(iii) implementing a system for tracking the status of conditional registrations, including making 

nonconfidential information related to the conditional registrations publicly available by December 31, 2013;

(iv) implementing enhancements to the endangered species knowledge database, including making 

nonconfidential information related to the database publicly available;

(v) implementing the capability to electronically submit and review labels submitted with registration 

actions;

(vi) acquiring and implementing the capability to electronically assess and evaluate confidential 

statements of formula submitted with registration actions by December 31, 2014; and

(vii) facilitating public participation in certain registration actions and the registration review process by 

providing electronic notification to interested parties of additions to the public docket;

(H) the number of applications rejected by the Administrator under the initial content and preliminary 

technical screening conducted under subsection (f)(4);

(I) a review of the progress made in updating the Pesticide Incident Data System, including progress 

toward making the information contained in the System available to the public (as the Administrator 

determines is appropriate); and

(J) an assessment of the public availability of summary pesticide usage data.

(3) Method

The Administrator shall publish a report required by this subsection by such method as the Administrator 

determines to be the most effective for efficiently disseminating the report, including publication of the report on 

the Internet site of the Environmental Protection Agency.

(4) Other report

(A) Scope

In addition to the annual report described in paragraph (1), not later than October 1, 2016, the 

Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the 

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes an analysis of the 

impact of maintenance fees on small businesses that have-

(i) 10 or fewer employees; and

(ii) annual global gross revenue that does not exceed $2,000,000.

(B) Information required

In conducting the analysis described in subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall collect, and include in the 

report under that subparagraph, information on-

(i) the number of small businesses described in subparagraph (A) that are paying maintenance fees; and

(ii) the number of registrations each company holds.

(l) Savings clause

Nothing in this section affects any other duties, obligations, or authorities established by any other section of 

this subchapter, including the right to judicial review of duties, obligations, or authorities established by any other 

section of this subchapter.

(m) Termination of effectiveness

(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the authority provided by this section terminates on September 30, 

2017.

(2) Phase out

(A) Fiscal year 2018

During fiscal year 2018, the requirement to pay and collect registration service fees applies, except that the 

level of registration service fees payable under this section shall be reduced 40 percent below the level in 

effect on September 30, 2017.

(B) Fiscal year 2019

During fiscal year 2019, the requirement to pay and collect registration service fees applies, except that the 

level of registration service fees payable under this section shall be reduced 70 percent below the level in 

effect on September 30, 2017.

(C) September 30, 2019

Effective September 30, 2019, the requirement to pay and collect registration service fees terminates.

(D) Decision review periods

(i) Pending applications

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In the case of an application received under this section before September 30, 2017, the application shall 

be reviewed in accordance with subsection (f).

(ii) New applications

In the case of an application received under this section on or after September 30, 2017, subsection (f) 

shall not apply to the application.

(June 25, 1947, ch. 125, §33, as added Pub. L. 108–199, div. G, title V, §501(f)(2), Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 422 ; 

amended Pub. L. 110–94, §5, Oct. 9, 2007, 121 Stat. 1002 ; Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a), Mar. 6, 2008, 122 Stat. 649 ; 

Pub. L. 112–177, §2(a)(2)(B), (b), Sept. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1328, 1330.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003, and the effective date of 

this section, referred to in text, is the effective date of section 501 of Pub. L. 108–199, which is the 

date that is 60 days after Jan. 23, 2004, unless otherwise provided, see section 501(h) of Pub. L. 

108–199, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under section 136a of this title.

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii), is act June 25, 

1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§301 et seq.) of 

Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 301 of Title 21

and Tables.

The effective date of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2012, referred to in 

subsecs. (e) and (f)(1), probably means the effective date of section 2 of Pub. L. 112–177, which is 

Oct. 1, 2012, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–177, set out as a note under section 136a–1 of this title.

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(A), is Pub. L. 101–576, Nov. 

15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2838 . For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1990 

Amendment note set out under section 501 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and Tables.

The Government Management Reform Act of 1994, referred to in subsec. (h)(1)(B), is Pub. L. 103–

356, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3410 , as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, 

see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note set out under section 3301 of Title 31, Money and Finance, 

and Tables.

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 33 of act June 25, 1947, ch. 125, was renumbered section 34 and is classified to 

section 136x of this title.

AMENDMENTS

2012-Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(1)(A), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) 

which related to schedule of covered applications and registration service fees.

Subsec. (b)(6)(A). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(1)(B)(i), substituted "October 1, 2013" for "October 1, 

2008" and "September 30, 2015" for "September 30, 2010".

Subsec. (b)(6)(B). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(1)(B)(ii), substituted "October 1, 2015" for "October 1, 

2010" and "September 30, 2015" for "September 30, 2010".

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(i). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(a)(2)(B)(i), substituted "section 136a–1 (i)(1)(E)(ii)" for 

"section 136a–1(i)(5)(E)(ii)".

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(a)(2)(B)(i), (ii), substituted "section 136a–1 (i)(1)(E)(ii)" 

for "section 136a–1(i)(5)(E)(ii)" in subcl. (I) and "section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii)(I)(bb)" for "136a–1(i)(5)(E)

(ii)(I)(bb)" in subcl. (II).

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(iv)(I). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(a)(2)(B)(i), substituted "section 136a–1 (i)(1)(E)(ii)" for 

"section 136a–1(i)(5)(E)(ii)".

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(iv)(II). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(a)(2)(B)(ii), (iii), substituted "applicable" for 

"applicable.", "revenue" for "revenues", and "section 136a–1(i)(1)(E)(ii)(I)(bb)" for "section 136a–1(i)

(5)(E)(ii)(I)(bb)".

Subsec. (b)(8)(C)(ii)(III). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(1)(C), added subcl. (III).

Subsec. (c)(3)(B)(i). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(2)(A), substituted "2013 through 2017" for "2008 

through 2012".

Subsec. (c)(3)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(2)(B), substituted "grants, for each of fiscal years 

2013 through 2017, $500,000." for "grants-

"(I) for each of fiscal years 2008 and 2009, $750,000; and

"(II) for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2012, $500,000."

Subsec. (c)(3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(2)(C), substituted "2013 through 2017" for "2008 

through 2012".

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(3)(A), substituted "2012" for "2002" in two places.

Subsec. (d)(4), (5). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(3)(B), (C), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and struck out 

former par. (4). Prior to amendment, text of par. (4) read as follows: "The requirements of paragraph 

(2) shall have been considered to have been met for any fiscal year if the amount of appropriations 

for salaries, contracts, and expenses for the functions (as in existence in fiscal year 2002) of the 

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Office of Pesticide Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year (excluding 

the amount of any fees appropriated for the fiscal year) is not more than 3 percent below the amount 

of appropriations for covered functions for fiscal year 2002 (excluding the amount of any fees 

appropriated for the fiscal year)."

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(4), substituted "Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension 

Act of 2012" for "Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003".

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(A), substituted "Pesticide Registration Improvement 

Extension Act of 2012, the Administrator shall make publicly available" for "Pesticide Registration 

Improvement Renewal Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register".

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(B), substituted "provided under subsection (b)(3)." for 

"appearing in the Congressional Record on pages S10409 through S10411, dated July 31, 2007."

Subsec. (f)(4)(A). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(i), inserted "and fee" before period at end.

Subsec. (f)(4)(B). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(ii)(I), substituted "Initial content and preliminary 

technical screenings" for "Completeness of application" in heading.

Subsec. (f)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(ii)(I), (II), substituted "Screenings" for "In 

general" in cl. heading, designated existing provisions as subcl. (I) and inserted subcl. heading, and 

added subcl. (II).

Subsec. (f)(4)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(ii)(III), added cl. (ii) and struck out former cl. (ii). 

Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "If the Administrator determines under clause (i) that the 

application does not pass the initial screening and cannot be corrected within the 21-day period, the 

Administrator shall reject the application not later than 10 days after making the determination."

Subsec. (f)(4)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(ii)(IV), inserted "initial content" before 

"screening" in heading, "content" before "screening" in introductory provisions, and substituted 

"appears to contain" for "contains" in subcl. (II).

Subsec. (f)(4)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(5)(C)(ii)(V), added cl. (iv).

Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(6)(A), substituted "March 1, 2017" for "March 1, 2014".

Subsec. (k)(2)(A)(viii). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(6)(B)(i), added cl. (viii).

Subsec. (k)(2)(G) to (J). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(6)(B)(ii)–(iv), added subpars. (G) to (J).

Subsec. (k)(4). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(6)(C), added par. (4).

Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(7)(A), substituted "2017" for "2012".

Subsec. (m)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(7)(B)(i), substituted "2018" for "2013" in heading and 

"2018," for "2013," and "September 30, 2017" for "September 30, 2012" in text.

Subsec. (m)(2)(B). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(7)(B)(ii), substituted "2019" for "2014" in heading and 

"2019," for "2014," and "September 30, 2017" for "September 30, 2012" in text.

Subsec. (m)(2)(C). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(7)(B)(iii), substituted "2019" for "2014" in heading and 

"September 30, 2019" for "September 30, 2014" in text.

Subsec. (m)(2)(D). Pub. L. 112–177, §2(b)(7)(B)(iv), substituted "2017" for "2012" in cls. (i) and (ii).

2008-Subsec. (b)(7)(D)(i). Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(1)(A)(i), added cl. (i) and struck out former cl. (i). 

Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Administrator may waive or reduce a registration 

service fee for an application for minor uses for a pesticide."

Subsec. (b)(7)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(1)(A)(ii), inserted "or exemption" after "waiver".

Subsec. (b)(7)(E). Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(1)(B)(ii), substituted "exempt an application from the 

registration service fee" for "waive the registration service fee for an application" in introductory 

provisions.

Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(1)(B)(i), substituted "exemption" for "waiver" in heading.

Subsec. (b)(7)(E)(ii). Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(1)(B)(iii), substituted "exemption" for "waiver".

Subsec. (m)(2)(A), (B). Pub. L. 110–193, §1(a)(2), substituted "2012" for "2008".

2007-Subsec. (b)(2)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(a)(1), added cl. (ii) and struck out former cl. (ii) 

which read as follows: "a request for a waiver from or reduction of the registration service fee."

Subsec. (b)(2)(D) to (H). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(a)(2), added subpars. (D) to (H).

Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(b)(1)(A), substituted "Pesticide Registration Improvement 

Renewal Act" for "Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003".

Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(b)(1)(B), substituted "S10409 through S10411, dated July 

31, 2007." for "S11631 through S11633, dated September 17, 2003."

Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(b)(2), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6). Prior to 

amendment, text of par. (6) read as follows: "Effective for a covered pesticide registration application 

received on or after October 1, 2005, the Administrator shall-

"(A) increase by 5 percent the service fee payable for the application under paragraph (3); and

"(B) publish in the Federal Register the revised registration service fee schedule."

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(c)(1), substituted "75 percent" for "all" in introductory 

provisions.

Subsec. (b)(7)(F)(iv)(II). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(c)(2), substituted "75 percent of the applicable." for 

"all".

Subsec. (b)(8)(A). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(d), substituted "25 percent." for "10 percent".

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Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(e)(1), substituted "paragraph (5)" for "paragraph (4)".

Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(e)(2)(A), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. 

(B). Prior to amendment, text of subpar. (B) read as follows: "For each of fiscal years 2004 through 

2008, the Administrator shall use approximately 1/17 of the amount in the Fund (but not more than 

$1,000,000, and not less than $750,000, for any fiscal year) to enhance current scientific and 

regulatory activities related to worker protection."

Subsec. (c)(3)(C). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(e)(2)(B), struck out subpar. (C). Text read as follows: "For 

each of fiscal years 2004 and 2005, the Administrator shall use approximately 1/34 of the amount in 

the Fund (but not to exceed $500,000 for any fiscal year) for the review and evaluation of new inert 

ingredients."

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(e)(3), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted 

heading, redesignated former subpars. (A) to (C) as cls. (i) to (iii), respectively, of subpar. (A) and 

added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(f), which directed substitution of "Registration" for "For fiscal 

years 2004, 2005 and 2006 only, registration", was executed by making the substitution for text 

which contained a comma after "2005" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(g)(1), substituted "Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal 

Act" for "Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2003".

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(g)(2), substituted "S10409 through S10411, dated July 31, 

2007." for "S11631 through S11633, dated September 17, 2003."

Subsec. (f)(4)(B). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(g)(3), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) 

which provided criteria for determining completeness of pesticide registration applications.

Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(h)(1), substituted "March 1, 2014" for "March 1, 2009".

Subsec. (k)(2)(A)(ii) to (v). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(h)(2)(A)(i), (ii), added cls. (ii) to (iv) and 

redesignated former cl. (ii) as (v). Former cls. (iii) and (iv) redesignated (vi) and (vii), respectively.

Subsec. (k)(2)(A)(vi). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(h)(2)(A)(i), (iii), redesignated cl. (iii) as (vi) and added 

subcls. (IV) and (V).

Subsec. (k)(2)(A)(vii). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(h)(2)(A)(i), redesignated cl. (iv) as (vii).

Subsec. (k)(2)(D) to (F). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(h)(2)(B)–(D), added subpars. (D) to (F).

Subsec. (m)(1). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(i)(1), substituted "2012" for "2008".

Subsec. (m)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(i)(2)(A), substituted "2013" for "2009" in heading and text.

Subsec. (m)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(i)(2)(B), substituted "2014" for "2010" in headings and 

text.

Subsec. (m)(2)(D). Pub. L. 110–94, §5(i)(2)(C), substituted "2012" for "2008" in two places.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2012 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–177 effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 112–177, set 

out as a note under section 136a–1 of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT

Pub. L. 110–193, §1(b), Mar. 6, 2008, 122 Stat. 650 , provided that: "The amendments made by 

subsection (a) [amending this section] take effect on October 1, 2007."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2007 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–94 effective Oct. 1, 2007, see section 6 of Pub. L. 110–94, set out as 

a note under section 136a of this title.

EFFECTIVE DATE

Section effective on the date that is 60 days after Jan. 23, 2004, except as otherwise provided, see 

section 501(h) of Pub. L. 108–199, set out as an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment note under 

section 136a of this title.

1 So in original. The period probably should not appear.

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