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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final order to stop the use of a chemical called Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) on dogs, cats, and in kennels and dog houses. This decision was made after the company Chem-Tech, Ltd voluntarily requested to end these uses, and no public comments were received during the comment period that would change this decision. The order is effective from February 18, 2021, meaning that any sale, distribution, or use of products with TCVP must comply with the new rules. Existing stocks can still be used or sold until they run out, as long as it's done according to the existing labeling.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final cancellation order for the use of chlorpyrifos on asparagus, following a request by Gharda Chemicals International, Inc. The cancellation is effective from January 3, 2025, meaning the sale and distribution of existing stocks are allowed until April 30, 2025, and food use until June 30, 2025. The EPA received two comments on this action, one supporting the cancellation and another expressing concern about health risks posed by leftover stock. The EPA found these concerns did not conflict with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) due to limited existing stocks and time for use.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a request from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) for an exemption to use potassium chloride to control Quagga mussels in small water bodies. Quagga mussels are an invasive species that harm the environment and infrastructure by clogging water intake structures and affecting the food chain. Due to the urgent nature of this issue, EPA has decided not to have a public comment period, but interested parties can still contact the agency for more information. The requested treatment aims to be a narrow, controlled application on 1.26 acres across various ponds in Idaho.