Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Employee Training

The objective of this program, required by TITLE VI—PESTICIDES, Subtitle A—Pesticide Registration, Improvement Act (PRIA) of 2022, SEC. 704. REREGISTRATION AND EXPEDITED PROCESSING FUND Section 4(k) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a-1(k)(6)(B) is to “administer training and education programs for employees of the Environmental Protection Agency, relating to the regulatory responsibilities and policies established by this Act, including programs—H. R. 2617—1546 (I) for improving the scientific, technical, and administrative skills of officers and employees authorized to administer programs under this Act; (II) to align competencies identified by the Administrator for mission accomplishment; (III) for addressing best practices for operational performance and improvement; (IV) for improving administrative processes and procedures and addressing efficiency issues; (V) to promote consistent regulatory decision-making; and (VI) for educating registrants and regulated stakeholders on regulatory procedures.” The goal is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and consistency of EPA’s pesticide registration and re-registration processes. The desired outcome is to reduce backlogs through process improvements, clear instructions, and consistent decision-making. Measurements may be the reduction in backlog, how quickly new EPA staff are trained, the number and availability of training materials for EPA staff, and customer satisfaction.

Federal, Interstate, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories, Small business, Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Industrialist/ Business person

For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate application submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the competitive announcement. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. For non-competitive awards made under this assistance listing, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant.

Approximately 180+ days from the receipt of applications, through selection and notification, development and approval of work plans, to the awarding of funds.