Lawn Care Pesticides: EPA Needs to Assess State Notification Programs
RCED-91-208
Published: Sep 25, 1991. Publicly Released: Oct 07, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the kind of notice the public receives when commercial applicators apply pesticides.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, after collecting data on state notification programs, should analyze the data to the extent practical to determine the most effective programs and provide the results to all states. |
Closed – Implemented
EPA is collecting data on state programs, and plans to report its findings to states in late spring 1993.
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