EPA is seeking comments on these products. The website can give you the specific timelines for commenting on specific products. It is important that users of these products provide comments to EPA because others will be commenting on why these products should not be allowed to remain on the market. This information is important for EPA to know and consider as they make decisions. Right now time is of the essence.
Many different groups are in the process of generating critical data regarding use of products.
We must insist on realism in the risk assessment process. EPA must be basing decisions on real rather than theoretical risk. IWG has representation from growers, commodity groups, food processors, registrants, non-ag users, public health, chemical manufacturers, and others who use pesticides. This bill requires EPA to do a public impact assessment on proposed actions and also requires or allows the development of additional data before so modifying, revoking, or suspending a tolerance. This bill was introduced by Representative Pombo of California.