Inconsistency Hits National EDB Rules Across States
Florida official Doyle Conner argues that state actions on ethylene dibromide in food create confusion amid EPA guidance. Massachusetts and California push stricter limits, New York seeks lower than EPA, while Texas and Maine set varying post harvest standards. States aim to remove EDB from the food system, making current rules eventually obsolete.
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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California
Maine
EPA
Texas
New York
Mario Cuomo
EPA bans soil and grain fumigant use across states
The EPA prohibits its use as a soil fumigant and as a grain fumigant, with little recent grain use. States show inconsistent action, fueling consumer confusion. A coordinated, uniform approach is urged to restore credibility in handling this chemical.
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EPA
Tallahassee Will Never Be The Same by Ingrid Kreis
The author recounts a two day search through Tallahassee for state department offices during a vacation. After hard travel and a thwarted motel stay, she climbs Capitol stairs only to find locked doors and misdirected guides, exploring how to reach key agencies amid city chaos.
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Tallahassee
Destin
South Walton
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Capital
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Travelogue of a Tallahassee trip with agency visits and odd directions
A writer recalls a summer trek through Tallahassee visiting the state agencies DNR DOT and others then the NWFWMD. The day includes a wrong turn to a Havana bar and a drive past FSU campus as a soul radio DJ offers punchy lines. Lessons include packing dimes avoiding heels planning ahead and enjoying car tunes.
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Department of Transportation
Department of Environmental Regulation
FSU
Florida Water Management District
Havana
Nwfwmd
Tallahassee
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