Comment submitted by RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
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Summary: RISE, a national trade association representing over 220 producers and suppliers of specialty pesticides, supports the EPA's draft Fungicide Strategy while recommending specific improvements. They advocate for greater scientific transparency, the use of higher-tier science, more realistic exposure modeling, and expanded training for applicators to ensure effective Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance.
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on EPA’s draft Fungicide Strategy. Please see the attached comments.