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EPA/OCSPP | RIN: 2070-AK43 | Publication ID: Fall 2017 |
Title: ●Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard; Reconsideration of Several Requirements | |
Abstract:
EPA published a final rule to amend the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) regulations at 40 CFR 170 on November 2, 2015 (80 FR 67496). Per Executive Order 13777, EPA solicited comments this spring on regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement or modification as part of the Regulatory Reform Agenda efforts. EPA received comments suggesting specific changes to the 2015-revised WPS requirements which are being considered within the Regulatory Agenda efforts. In consideration of those comments, EPA will solicit public input on revisions to the rule. |
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Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 170 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 to 136y Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: Per Executive Order 13777, EPA solicited comments this spring on regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement or modification as part of the Regulatory Reform Agenda efforts. EPA received comments suggesting specific changes to the 2015-revised WPS requirements and are being considered within the Regulatory Agenda efforts. In consideration of those comments, EPA will solicit public input on revisions to the rule. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 7 U.S.C. 136 to 136y of the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act |
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Alternatives: Not yet determined. EPA will consider alternatives as it develops the proposed rule. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Not yet determined. If EPA determines that the existing rule should be amended based on responses to the ANPRM, EPA will assess the costs and benefits of the potential regulatory changes as it develops a proposed rule. |
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Risks: Not yet determined. EPA will assess the costs and benefits of the potential regulatory changes as it develops the proposed rule. |
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Timetable:
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Additional Information: Docket #:TBD. None | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety | Public Comment URL: TBD |
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 111421 Nursery and Tree Production; 113110 Timber Tract Operations; 113210 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products; 11511 Support Activities for Crop Production; 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating; 115114 Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning); 115115 Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders; 115310 Support Activities for Forestry; 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services; 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology); 813311 Human Rights Organizations; 813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations; 813319 Other Social Advocacy Organizations; 813930 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Nancy Fitz Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7506P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 305-7385 Fax:703 308-3259 Email: fitz.nancy@epa.gov Ryne Yarger Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7508M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-2451 Email: yarger.ryne@epa.gov |