Search Results for keywords:"Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act"

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Search Results: keywords:"Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96962
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications for new uses of pesticide products that contain already registered active ingredients. The EPA invites the public to comment on these applications before the deadline of January 6, 2025. The document lists specific registration applications from companies like Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, Nichino America, Inc., and BASF Corporation, detailing the proposed new uses for each pesticide product. This notice is in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is thinking about letting some companies like Bayer and BASF use their bug and weed-killing chemicals in new ways, and they want to hear what people think about this before deciding. They haven't explained exactly how they will use people's comments or why these new uses are needed, so some people might feel confused or worried about these changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8633
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to register new pesticide products containing active ingredients that are not in any currently registered products. These applications fall under the guidelines of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the EPA is providing a chance for the public to comment on them. The EPA lists specific products, their active ingredients, proposed uses, and applicant companies. The public has until March 10, 2021, to submit their comments on these registration applications.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has new applications for special bug-killing products. They are telling people about these and letting them say what they think until March 10, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16525
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its interim registration review decision for a pesticide called dicrotophos. This decision is part of a regular process where the EPA reviews pesticides to ensure they are safe for use and do not have unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. The public can view the documents related to this review and submit comments via the EPA's online docket. This decision was made under the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which requires pesticide registrations to be reviewed every 15 years.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA checks if a chemical used to kill bugs, called dicrotophos, is safe and doesn’t hurt people or the Earth. They do this check every 15 years and want to hear what people think.