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Commission adopts 2023 reduced-risk pesticide list after public comment on herbicide posting and health concerns
Summary
The commission approved the 2023 Reduced Risk Pesticide List for city properties after staff described product additions and removals; public callers urged elimination of synthetic herbicides and improved notice practices for pesticide applications.
The Commission on the Environment voted Sept. 26 to adopt the 2023 Reduced Risk Pesticide List (RRPL) for municipal properties after a staff presentation and public comment.
Dr. Shoba Iyer, IPM program manager, and Gabriel Hernandez, municipal toxics reduction assistant, described program accomplishments and proposed changes. Staff said city departments reduced tier‑1 herbicide use by a large percentage since 2010 (Iyer cited a 98.7%…
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