Articles tagged under: EPA
Off-Target Dicamba Movement Under Investigation
Published September 23, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is still analyzing information on dicamba damage from the 2021 growing season. Administrator Michael Regan says the EPA is meeting with stakeholders to get more information. "We're encouraging others with relevant information to continue providing it…EPA to Release Portion of Updated WOTUS Rule in November
Published September 21, 2021
The Waters of the United States Rule is getting revamped. In the last month, the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted six listening sessions on the issue. The agencies are also reviewing more than 32,000 pre-proposal…Former EPA Official Moves to EWG
Published September 8, 2021
John Reeder has joined the Environmental Working Group as its vice president for federal affairs. For the past four years, Reeder taught at American University’s School of Public Affairs. Before that, he spent more than 30 years at the Environmental…Small Refinery Waivers May Get Another Look
Published September 2, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider the small refinery waivers issued during the Trump Administration. Thirty-one exemptions were approved in 2019. Citing recent court rulings on biofuels, the Biden White House wants these waivers…EPA Advisory Committee Includes North Dakotans
Published September 1, 2021
Two North Dakotans have been appointed to an EPA advisory committee. North Dakota’s Director of Environmental Quality Dave Glatt and Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Chairman Mark Fox will serve on EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee.Ag Retailers Disappointed with EPA’s Chlorpyrifos Ban
Published August 20, 2021
Agricultural Retailers Association President Daren Coppock is disappointed the EPA banned the use of chlorpyrifos for food crops. "Chlorpyrifos is an essential tool. There aren't a lot of good alternatives for the control it offers," says Coppock. "The other issue…Farm Bureau Responds to EPA’s Chlorpyrifos Ban
Published August 18, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation said the EPA’s decision to ban chlorpyrifos strays from a commitment to science. This also takes away an important tool for farmers and ranchers to use to manage pests. Farm Bureau is urging EPA officials…EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Use on Food Crops
Published August 18, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is banning the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on U.S. food crops. According to the EPA, the pesticide has been associated with potential neurological affects in children. In a statement, EPA said after the delays and…EPA Will Host Virtual Meetings in August to Revise WOTUS
Published August 1, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army are revising the definition of Waters of the United States. The WOTUS definition will be updated through two rulemakings. This includes a foundational rule to restore regulations defining WOTUS that…