New Clean Water Act Provides 'Much Needed Clarity,' RISE Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new Clean Water Act (CWA) rule published Jan. 23 gives much needed clarity to specialty pesticide applicators making important public health, safety and environmental applications, including those for vector control, vegetation management, and habitat preservation and restoration, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) stated in a press release.

“The changes made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Army Corps of Engineers in the new Navigable Waters Protection rule bring the clarity needed to ensure essential pesticide applications protecting public health, safety, infrastructure and ecosystems continue in an environment of regulatory and business certainty,” said RISE President, Megan Provost.

“Finding the right balance between our pesticide statute, FIFRA, which regulates all aspects of pesticide use, including uses on or near water, and the CWA has been our objective and has now been achieved,” added Provost.

RISE is the national trade association representing manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other leaders engaged with the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry.