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(The Center Square) – Of the nearly 300 new laws that took effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day, two measures impact mosquito abatement. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, sponsored SB ...
The lead agency for pesticide regulation varies from state to state but it is typically the state department of agriculture. [23] FIFRA authorizes EPA to provide funding for state pesticide programs. Many states augment the funds with user fees such as pesticide registration fees. [22]
From 1960 to 1970, the site consisted of seven waste disposal lagoons and open storage of 10,000 to 15,000 drums. Testing of groundwater found it to contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Soil sampling identified VOCs, phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals including lead and chromium. [11] 12/30/1982: 09/08/1983: 07/13 ...
The Illinois EPA was established in July 1970, shortly after the first Earth Day. Governor Richard Ogilvie signed into law the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (PA 76-2429), which became effective on July 1, 1970, and created the Illinois EPA. Illinois was the first US state with a comprehensive environmental protection act.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is the code department [1] [2] of the Illinois state government that regulates various facets of the agriculture industries of Illinois, oversees Illinois soil and water conservation, supervises the weights and measures of various commodity products, including gasoline, and supervises the Illinois State Fair. [3]
California officials insist that pesticide air samples remained within healthy limits. However, environmentalists say the state is downplaying the risk.
After pesticides are found in legal weed products, California regulators scramble to get a testing program in place. Under pressure from weed consumers, California regulators hustle to start ...
SENSOR-Pesticides Logo. Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks (SENSOR)-Pesticides is a U.S. state-based surveillance program that monitors pesticide-related illness and injury. It is administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), twelve state health agencies participate. NIOSH provides ...