OPP’s regulatory process is designed to ensure the safe use of pesticides when they are applied according to label directions. Any use not according to the label is a violation of federal law and may endanger children, adults, or the environment. OPP works closely with EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), EPA regional offices, and states/tribes to investigate misuse of pesticides that results in adverse effects to children, and assist in development and implementation of timely enforcement actions. OECA and OPP’s parent organization (EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) signed a Memorandum.
