NPMA Joins Industry in Urging Passage of PRIA
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NPMA recently joined pesticide manufacturers and applicators in urging the Senate to pass (HR 1029). H.R 1029 will reauthorize the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). Failure to reauthorize PRIA will hamper efforts to address new and emerging pest threats, reduce funding for pesticide worker training programs and severely damage the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ability to oversee and review the safety of products and evaluate potential impacts on the environment. Additionally, failure to reauthorize PRIA, EPA stands to lose over $40 million annually in fees and over 200 scientists and regulatory experts from the Office of Pesticide Programs, which puts important processes and safeguards for public and environmental health in jeopardy. Lastly, it’s important to note that these are “user fees” essentially being paid by those registering pesticides to ensure a timely and predictable registration of pesticides.
