EPA Transparency for Agriculture: Pesticide Registration Process Changes.
This act modifies the pesticide registration process to enhance transparency in EPA actions and ensure decisions on agricultural products are based on agronomic data. Citizens can expect that decisions to cancel pesticides will be preceded by an analysis of alternative availability, potentially impacting food prices and accessibility.
Key points
Pesticide cancellation decisions will require concurrence from the Secretary of Agriculture and an assessment of viable, affordable alternatives.
A one-year delay is introduced before more restrictive pesticide label changes take effect, allowing for adaptation.
The EPA's Scientific Advisory Panel will include agricultural industry experts to ensure farmers' perspectives are considered.
All pesticide registration decisions must be based on agronomic use data from the Department of Agriculture, commercial, and industry sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4585
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-07-21