Stronger Enforcement Needed against Misuse of Pesticides.

Abstract

Programs enforcing Federal pesticide laws are key factors in making sure that the public and the environment are not unnecessarily exposed to hazardous pesticides. But these programs have not always been adequate. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency and the States do not always properly investigate cases and sometimes take questionable enforcement actions. EPA and States also have problems with the special registration program. In some cases, State agencies may be circumventing pesticide laws. EPA and States need to alleviate the problems that continue to plague the enforcement programs and improve their management to help ensure the public's protection. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108544

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical

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  • California
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Judiciary
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Resources
  • Personnel Management
  • Pest Control
  • Pesticides
  • Public Health
  • United States
  • Vegetables

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