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Reports that the United States Protection Agency (EPA) has increased its maintenance fees for pesticide registrants under the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. When the increase becomes effective; Reason the EPA's Office of Pesticide Registration has increased fees; Breakdown of the increases; Contact for more information.

Cites the results of the examination by a scientific panel on the risks of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. Possibility to restrict the chemical ifs found to be a human health threat; Volume of the pesticide used annually; Number of products containing the pesticide; Compliance of the pesticide with the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996.

Reports on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's plans to reduce the use of methyl parathion and azinphos methyl organophosphate pesticides in 2000. Food Quality Protection Act; Agricultural products affected by the regulations.

Reports on the release of the fifth edition of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's `Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings' manual. Health hazards of pesticides; How to manage poisonings and injuries; Proper diagnosis and treatment; Information on availability of manual.

Focuses on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's reexamination of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act regarding the effects of pesticides on children. Agency's reaction to the public debate about the safety of farm produce; Presence of unacceptable levels of toxic pesticides in fruits and vegetables.

Reports on an agreement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Rid-A-Bird pesticide manufacturer, to desist from using the pesticide. Why pesticide was halted; Details on agreement; Contact for more information.

Announces that the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network, a hotline, will be opened to to public seven days a week. Location of the hotline; Information on the hotline; Contact information available.