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.
Simple Explanation
The EPA, a group that keeps our environment safe, let some special bug-killing sprays be used in emergency situations from April to September 2024 because of surprise bug problems. These sprays aren't normally allowed, and they had to be sure they wouldn't cause big harm to the earth or people!