stonersboners
March 21st, 2009, 12:32 AM
Ran across this today at work. It would be funny if it were not for the fact that EPA has banned all the pesticides that work. Looking at it from the glass is half full approach, I would rather EPA be looking at this instead of crap and trade.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0190; FRL-8407-1]
National Bed Bug Summit; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is planning a meeting to be held on April 14 through April 15, 2009, on the topic of bed bug resurgence in the United States. The aim of the session will be to share information and knowledge on the topic of bed bugs and their newfound resurgence, provide a venue to identify ideas and opinions for their control, and develop recommendations as how affected stakeholders, communities, and local jurisdictions can begin to address the emerging nationwide bed bug problem. The agenda for this meeting is under development and will be posted on our website in advance of the meeting and also placed in the docket for this meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 14 and 15, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day, and from 9 a.m. to noon on the last day.
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the EPA East Building at 12th and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. For directions, go to: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hq.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Angulo, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 306-0404; fax number: (703) 308-0029; e-mail address: angulo.karen @epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The resurgence of the common bed bug is increasingly reaching levels that are critical and affecting all areas of the country. As this resilient pest has become a nationwide problem affecting hotels, universities, and homes in the general population, it is important that the EPA assist in exploring means of effectively identifying challenges and ways to remedy this pest concern. Potential participants for this forum include Federal, State, and local government agencies responsible for public health and public housing; researchers and academicians; health, housing and environmental advocacy organizations; the pest management industry; pesticide manufacturers; and other interested parties. All interested parties are encouraged to participate and share in the development of strategies to address the national bed bug dilemma. However, due to space limitations, registration is limited to 135 participants.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0190; FRL-8407-1]
National Bed Bug Summit; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is planning a meeting to be held on April 14 through April 15, 2009, on the topic of bed bug resurgence in the United States. The aim of the session will be to share information and knowledge on the topic of bed bugs and their newfound resurgence, provide a venue to identify ideas and opinions for their control, and develop recommendations as how affected stakeholders, communities, and local jurisdictions can begin to address the emerging nationwide bed bug problem. The agenda for this meeting is under development and will be posted on our website in advance of the meeting and also placed in the docket for this meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 14 and 15, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day, and from 9 a.m. to noon on the last day.
To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the EPA East Building at 12th and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. For directions, go to: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hq.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Angulo, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 306-0404; fax number: (703) 308-0029; e-mail address: angulo.karen @epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The resurgence of the common bed bug is increasingly reaching levels that are critical and affecting all areas of the country. As this resilient pest has become a nationwide problem affecting hotels, universities, and homes in the general population, it is important that the EPA assist in exploring means of effectively identifying challenges and ways to remedy this pest concern. Potential participants for this forum include Federal, State, and local government agencies responsible for public health and public housing; researchers and academicians; health, housing and environmental advocacy organizations; the pest management industry; pesticide manufacturers; and other interested parties. All interested parties are encouraged to participate and share in the development of strategies to address the national bed bug dilemma. However, due to space limitations, registration is limited to 135 participants.