Grain Fumigation: A Multifaceted Issue Needing Coordinated Attention
CED-81-152
Published: Sep 10, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 1981.
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Highlights
Despite many years of using fumigants to eradicate insect pests from grain and grain products and despite the involvement of many government agencies in various facets of this activity, fumigant problems remain and much still needs to be learned about fumigants and their effects on vegetation, pests, and humans. A number of fumigant-related problems were identified by GAO, including the federal government's fragmented involvement in this area.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group | The Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group should accept grain fumigation as a topic for its consideration. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group | The Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group should assume the role of overseer of the fumigation area and publicize this role to its participating agencies and others. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group | The Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group should address the problems discussed and any related issues. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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Agricultural pestsGrain and grain productsGrain inspectionPesticide regulationPesticidesSafety regulationPestsInsectsFederal agenciesFreight trains