EPA Extends RMP Effective Date

Source: Agricultural Retailers Association

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a final rule to further delay the effective date of EPA's Risk Management Program Amendments an additional 20 months to allow the agency to conduct a reconsideration proceeding and to consider other issues that may benefit from additional comment. The new effective date of the rule is February 19, 2019.

"We are seeking additional time to review the program, so that we can fully evaluate the public comments raised by multiple petitioners and consider other issues that may benefit from additional public input," Pruitt said.

The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds this decision. The association weighed in with comments to the agency. The EPA says the extension will allow the agency time to re-evaluate the RMP Amendments. EPA will consider the relevant questions and concerns submitted to the agency through during the public comment period and public hearing.