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EPA seeks nominations for Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) charter reestablishment

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reestablishing the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) and is seeking nominations for committee members. - Purpose: - The PPDC provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on pesticide regulatory development, reform initiatives, public policy, program implementation, and scientific issues related to evaluating and reducing risks from pesticide use. - Membership: - Up to 21 representative members will serve two-year terms. - Nominees may represent sectors such as: - Pesticide industry and trade associations - Pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups - Federal, state, local, and tribal governments - Academia - Animal welfare and public health organizations - Environmental and public interest organizations - Farm worker organizations - General public - Nomination Requirements: - Submission of nominee contact information - Brief statement of interest and availability - Resume or CV - Short biography - Letters of recommendation - No procurement of products or services; this is solely a call for nominations. - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reestablishing the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) for a two-year period and is requesting nominations for qualified candidates to serve on the committee. The PPDC provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on pesticide regulatory development, reform initiatives, public policy, program implementation, and science issues related to pesticide risk evaluation and reduction. The committee seeks representation from various sectors including pesticide industry, user groups, government, academia, animal welfare, public health, environmental organizations, farm worker organizations, and the general public. Nominations must be submitted by September 16, 2026, and vacancies are expected to be filled by November 2026.

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