US EPA introduced electronic submission system for pesticide applications

US EPA is debuting a new electronic system for pesticide applications, the Pesticide Submission Portal. Today’s action is the first step in a phased approach that will ultimately allow EPA to accept all pesticide applications electronically, a move that will help modernize the pesticide registration process, increase operational efficiencies and reduce paper waste. EPA will continue to accept paper, CD and DVD applications but encourages applicants to take advantage of this new, more efficient option.
 

EPA is currently accepting the following types of application through the Pesticide Submission Portal:
 

• New pesticide active ingredients,

• New pesticide products containing already-registered pesticide active ingredients,

• Amendments to registered pesticide products,

• Experimental use permits,

• Inert ingredient requests,

• Pre-application,

• Petitions for food or feed tolerance, and

• Distributor products.
 

In the future, all pesticide-related forms will be available for electronic submission through the Portal.