MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNED FOR THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES

FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2000

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNED FOR THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES


EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes the process by which the two agencies collaborate on implementing the public health provisions of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. The MOU establishes a broad framework and working relationship for coordinating on-going activities between the Agencies. These activities include carrying out particular goals such as developing and implementing programs to improve and facilitate the safe use of methods necessary to combat and control pests of public health concern. The memorandum designates liaisons in both agencies and establishes a process for regular consultation and information sharing. Other goals include ensuring the continued availability of effective minor use public health pesticide products and ensuring that regulatory decisions regarding public health pesticides are based upon sound science and expert consultation. The MOU will be available at: http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/cb/csb_page/updates/epacdc-mou.

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