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EPA solicited public comments in response to specific questions relating to seeds and paints treated with a pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Agency is considering whether a rule under FIFRA to regulate certain use of treated seed and treated paint products or other administrative action is appropriate considering questions raised by stakeholders. To inform this consideration, EPA requested comment and information from all stakeholders on the use and usage of treated seed, including storage, planting, and disposal of the treated seed, and on whether or to what extent treated seed products are being distributed, sold, and used contrary to treating pesticide and treated seed product labeling instructions. Similarly, EPA requested comment from stakeholders on the addition of labeling requirements on the labels of treated paint products and potential language that should be included in those labels. During the consideration of the public comments received on these issues, EPA intends to continue engaging all stakeholders and determine if new rulemaking is appropriate or necessary.