FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2024
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Steven Fantes, Public Affairs Manager
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The Environmental Protection Network Praises EPA for Cancellation of the Pesticide Dacthal
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the cancellation of the pesticide dacthal. The chemical posed significant health risks for farm workers, especially pregnant women and their fetuses. After EPA’s initial warning about dacthal on April 1, 2024, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) urged EPA to take further action to protect the public from this dangerous chemical. That step has finally been taken.
In response, William Jordan, former Deputy Director of EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs and EPN volunteer, released the following statement:
“The final cancellation of all dacthal registrations brings to a decisive end the extraordinary emergency suspension EPA started several months ago. EPA deserves congratulations for taking this dangerous pesticide off the market and protecting farm workers across the country from its harmful effects. EPN thanks the agency for the excellent work performed by its expert staff to build such a compelling case for swiftly removing dacthal from use.”
William Jordan is available to speak to the media regarding the cancellation of the pesticide Dacthal and the benefits it will have on the environment and human health.
About William Jordan: William Jordan worked at EPA for 40 years and was the Deputy Director of EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, among other high-ranking positions. He is currently an independent environmental consultant and a volunteer with the Environmental Protection Network.
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