Research continues on new chemical and nonchemical methods.
That program would control the boll weevil in adjacent areas of Mexico and protect the efficacy of the Texas eradication effort. The EIS considered alternatives of no action, beltwide boll weevil eradication, and beltwide boll weevil suppression. The document also provided a comprehensive analysis of the control methods that could be used beltwide and focused on the effects of chemical control methods. The EA will consider characteristics and issues that are special or unique to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Under NEPA, an EA is prepared in order to determine if potential impacts will be significant or if a finding of no significant impact may be reached.