Report: EPA Deviated from Typical Procedures in Its 2018 Dicamba Pesticide Registration Decision
Report #21-E-0146, May 24, 2021
The EPA needs to document and follow established procedures to ensure scientifically sound decisions regarding pesticides.
Report Materials
Podcast overview of this report (10:24)
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
This report relates to: Project #OA&E-FY20-0122
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