ACPA/RISE Response to Senate/House Conferee Rejection of SEPA bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Pat Getter, 202-872-3893, pgetter@acpa.org
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WASHINGTON (Nov. 30, 2001) - "ACPA and RISE are disappointed to learn of the decision to drop the SEPA amendment in the Education Conference Committee today," said Jay J. Vroom, American Crop Protection Association president, and Allen James, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) president.

"Our organizations had worked hard to advocate a compromise approach for legislative action dealing with pesticides in schools and had hoped that the concerns of House members regarding provisions in the Senate version could have been addressed, resulting in a final affirmative outcome this year.

"However, we recognize that the jurisdiction and 'unfunded mandate' issues are significant and we are prepared to re-engage with interested Senate and House offices and other stakeholders - including the environmental community once again - to seek a new approach and new vehicle to address the issues that still remain."

Organized in 1933, ACPA is the not-for-profit trade organization representing the major manufacturers, formulators and distributors of crop protection, pest control and biotechnology products. ACPA member companies produce, sell and distribute virtually all the scientific technology products used in crop production by American farmers.

RISE is the national association representing the manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders involved with pesticide products used in turf, ornamental, pest control, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation management and other non-food/fiber applications.

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