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

Submitting OIG:

Report Description:

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

Date Issued:

Monday, May 24, 2021

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

21-E-0146

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
21-E-0146_3	Open	No
Annually conduct and document training for all staff and senior managers and policy makers to affirm the office’s commitment to the Scientific Integrity Policy and principles and to promote a culture of scientific integrity. OCSPP completed this corrective action on February 16, 2022. That was the date OCSPP held its first annual training series on the office’s commitment to the Scientific Integrity Policy and principles and to promote a culture of scientific integrity. March 31, 2026, is OCSPP’s planned final training date. However, OCSPP completed corrective actions upon the date of its first training on February 16, 2022.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

21-E-0146_3

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