Comment submitted by M Tyrrell

Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0262-0076
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Received Date: February 12 2008, at 02:31 PM Eastern Standard Time
Date Posted: February 15 2008, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: February 15 2008, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: February 19 2008, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 803ad3f5
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Endosulfan Updated Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability, and Solicitation of Usage Information; Extension of Comment Period

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The pesticide, endosulfan, which is banned in much of the world, harms the hormone system, and low levels of exposure in the womb have been linked to autism, male reproductive harm and other birth defects. The European Union, where it is banned, considers it one of the most toxic pesticides on the global market. It should be taken off the market in the US.

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Comment submitted by M Tyrrell
Public Submission Posted: 02/15/2008 ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2002-0262-0076