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The harmful chemical Atrazine has been banned in the European Union since 2004. Although nearly 80 million pounds are currently being used in the United States every year. For crops such as corn, sugar, and rice. In June the EPA held a FIFRA SAP (scientific advisory panel) meeting. In which this meeting of the minds came to the conclusion of reviewing the past recommendations, and reports. The Environmental Protection Agency is said to use these sources and other information to revise state and health codes. This will take place in 2013, a specific date has not been scheduled.
Sources: http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/44505
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/atrazine/atrazine_update.htm
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