The EPA is currently overwhelmed with an extensive backlog in pesticide reviews, tallying over 500 pending assessments and more than 12,000 overdue evaluations. The agency is caught between demands from the agricultural and chemical industries for quicker approvals and pressures from health and environmental groups insisting on strict safety protocols. Legal requirements dictate a comprehensive review process aimed at protecting consumers, farmworkers, and the surrounding environment, highlighting the importance of risk-benefit analyses while leveraging public safety and ecological integrity in pesticide regulation.
The EPA is facing significant challenges in managing a backlog of pesticide reviews, with over 500 pending approvals and 12,000 overdue evaluations needing urgent attention.
Health advocates urge the EPA to uphold rigorous safety standards amidst mounting pressure from industries to expedite the pesticide review process for new products.
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