EPA Deviated from Typical Procedures in Its 2018 Dicamba Pesticide Registration Decision

Date Issued

Monday, May 24, 2021

Submitting OIG

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Environmental Protection Agency

Report Number

21-E-0146

Report Description

The EPA needs to document and follow established procedures to ensure scientifically sound decisions regarding pesticides.

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 1 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use	Additional Details
3	No	$0	$0
Annually conduct and document training for all staff and senior managers and policy makers to affirm the offices commitment to the Scientific Integrity Policy and principles and to promote a culture of scientific integrity.