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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has granted emergency exemptions for the use of certain pesticides to address unexpected pest outbreaks from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. These exemptions allow State and Federal agencies to use unregistered pesticides in specific situations such as pest control in agriculture, public health emergencies, or quarantine scenarios. The EPA also outlines conditions where these exemptions might be denied, such as if the pesticides pose unacceptable environmental risks or if safe use can't be ensured. The document lists detailed instances of exemptions granted across various U.S. states and territories.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on its draft analyses comparing two sets of protective values for aquatic life affected by pesticides. These values are developed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). The agency's findings suggest that the values from both legal frameworks are similarly effective in protecting aquatic life. The EPA is considering adopting the benchmarks from the Office of Pesticides Programs (OPP) as national water quality recommendations, with public comments due by January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew their authority to collect information regarding Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) for pesticides. This collection helps the EPA decide whether to issue EUPs, which allow pesticide companies to temporarily use pesticides for research purposes before registration. The request will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and public comments are invited until February 10, 2021. The renewal does not impact prior estimates of the time or costs involved, which anticipate 567 hours of effort from 31 respondents, at a total cost of $37,497.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to classify the Suckley's cuckoo bumble bee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This decision is based on a significant decline in the bee's population due to factors like habitat loss, pesticides, pathogens, and climate change, which also affect its host species. The proposed listing aims to provide federal protections for the bee, although specific critical habitat designation is not yet possible due to insufficient data. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewing the process in which importers notify the arrival of pesticides and devices in the U.S., as required by law. This request includes collecting information either through paper forms or electronically, and it aims to ensure the EPA can manage and plan for these shipments. The request also notes an increase in the number of electronic submissions and the costs associated with the process. Public comments on this request are open until February 3, 2025.