Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC); Notice of Charter Reestablishment; Request for Nominations

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) is in public interest and is necessary in connection with the performance of EPA's duties. Accordingly, PPDC will be reestablished for a two-year period and renewed as determined necessary. Copies of the PPDC charter will be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress. In addition, EPA is seeking member nominations for the PPDC from qualified candidates to serve a two-year term. The purpose of PPDC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with regulatory development and reform initiatives, evolving public policy and program implementation issues, and science issues associated with evaluating and reducing risks from use of pesticides. To maintain the representation outlined by the charter, nominees will be selected to represent: pesticide industry and trade associations; pesticide user, grower, and commodity groups; federal, state, local, and tribal governments; academia; animal welfare and public health organizations; environmental and public interest organizations; farm worker organizations; and the general public. Vacancies are expected to be filled by November 2026.