What pesticides are subject to the buffers and how were they selected?
Plaintiffs originally brought to the court’s attention 54 pesticides that were frequently detected by U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) in salmon watersheds at levels dangerous to aquatic life, or which EPA predicted would contaminate waters at levels that could harm fish, their food, and habitat. Since Judge Coughenour’s order in July 2002, requiring the EPA to begin to assess the risks of pesticides to salmon, EPA has determined that several pesticides used in specific areas are “not likely to adversely affect” salmon, or will have “no effect” on salmon. Buffers will not be required along Salmon Supporting Waters for these “no effect” or “not likely to adversely affect” pesticides. Currently, 38 pesticides are subject to some type of buffer requirement under the court’s order.
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