BPIA sent a welcome letter to Chad McIntosh, the newly appointed Associate Deputy Director at EPA. The letter highlights key biological products industry priorities, including the need for adequate resources for the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and its Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) to manage the growing demand for innovative products. It underscores the economic and environmental significance of biopesticides and biostimulants, urging collaboration on efficient regulatory pathways, adequate funding, and addressing challenges like Endangered Species Act (ESA) implementation. BPIA also provides actionable recommendations to enhance the regulatory framework and supports the bipartisan Plant Biostimulant Act. The letter concludes with a commitment to partnership in advancing sustainable solutions and maintaining U.S. leadership in the biological products industry. See EPA Welcome Letter 012425.
