EPA announced the availability of its progress report in meeting the Agency's performance measures and goals for pesticide reregistration during fiscal year 2019, which includes the total number of products registered under the “fast-track” provisions of FIFRA.
Tzumi Innovations, LLC v. Regan, No. 21-122 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2022). A proposed settlement under FIFRA concerning the distribution and sale of unregistered pesticides requires plaintiff to pay $1.5 million, imposes injunctive relief, and resolves plaintiff's claims against EPA as well as the United States' counterclaim.
would amend FIFRA to provide for a consistent definition for plant biostimulants.
EPA announced any enforcement activity for the Agency's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) regulations under FIFRA related to the application exclusion zone should be conducted based on the 2015 WPS.
EPA announced the availability of and seeks comment on data related to the aquatic toxicity of chitosan salts that will be considered in the Agency's decision regarding whether to finalize the proposal to add chitosan to the list of permitted active ingredients in exempted risk pesticide products under FIFRA.
would amend FIFRA to prohibit the local regulation of pesticide use.
would amend FIFRA to fully protect the safety of children and the environment and remove dangerous pesticides from use.
would amend FIFRA to provide for better protection of workers using registered pesticides.
would amend FIFRA and the FWPCA to clarify congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters.
EPA submitted to USDA a draft regulatory document titled “Pesticide Product Performance Data Requirements for Products Claiming Efficacy Against Certain Invertebrate Pests.”