EPA Courts State Support To Defend Pesticide Rule Against Trump Review

摘要

EPA staff is courting support from state regulators to preserve the Obama EPA's final rule strengthening training requirements for applicators of certain pesticides, calling the rule's development an example of the "cooperative federalism" the new administration backs and asking state officials to voice their support for the final rule in writing. The rule - which strengthened certification and training requirements for applicators of restricted use pesticides (RUPs) - drew strong criticism from states and growers when initially proposed, though state regulators say agency staff addressed many of their concerns and crafted a workable final rule.