Gary Bahr

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Affiliation

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Title/Position

Science Liaison

Publications as Author

April 17, 2024
Issue Paper

FIFRA, ESA, and Pesticide Consultation: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities

This paper explores the historical, legal, scientific, and practical dimensions of pesticide registration and endangered species protection.

March 12, 2024
CAST Commentary

State Regulatory Agencies as Conduit for Informing Local Conditions in Federal Pesticide Processes

This paper examines the intersection of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), focusing on the role of State Lead Agencies (SLAs) in implementing pesticide programs that comply with ESA requirements. It outlines the historical context of FIFRA and ESA integration, including the development of the Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP) and the EPA’s ESA Workplan.