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EPA Awards Over $200,000 to the Arkansas State Plant Board

Release Date: 11/05/2009
Contact Information: Dave Bary at 214-665-2200 or [email protected]

(Dallas, Texas – November 5, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $226,593 to the Arkansas State Plant Board. The funds will be used to administer a comprehensive and effective State Pesticide Regulatory Program, ensure pesticides are used in compliance with labeling instructions, and ensure pesticides produced and/or distributed in Arkansas comply with federal and state regulations. The funds will also provide laboratory support for pesticide analysis and an effective pesticide enforcement program.

Additional information on EPA grants: https://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm

More about activities in EPA Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/region6

EPA audio file is available at https://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/podcast/nov2009.html

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