Acting On Regulatory Threats
Mark Lange
A bipartisan bill also was introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Representatives Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and JoAnne Emerson (R-Mo.), which would block EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
What other major regulatory issues are of concern to the industry?
A Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling stated that a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required under the Clean Water Act for any pesticide application on, over or near "waters of the United States." The NCC was an original plaintiff in a suit against EPA on this issue and joined with other agricultural groups in filing a petition of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC vs. EPA. The NCC also is actively engaged with EPA to develop a general permit system, despite our concerns with the Justice Department's response that says there is no need for a Supreme Court review. The Justice Department's rationale is there is adequate time to mitigate the impact of the Sixth Circuit's incorrect decision by issuing "general permits" for pesticide use.
source : cottonfarming
Mark Lange
A bipartisan bill also was introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Representatives Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and JoAnne Emerson (R-Mo.), which would block EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
What other major regulatory issues are of concern to the industry?
A Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling stated that a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required under the Clean Water Act for any pesticide application on, over or near "waters of the United States." The NCC was an original plaintiff in a suit against EPA on this issue and joined with other agricultural groups in filing a petition of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC vs. EPA. The NCC also is actively engaged with EPA to develop a general permit system, despite our concerns with the Justice Department's response that says there is no need for a Supreme Court review. The Justice Department's rationale is there is adequate time to mitigate the impact of the Sixth Circuit's incorrect decision by issuing "general permits" for pesticide use.
source : cottonfarming
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