Thad Cochran: “S. 1913 represents a major compromise between the Environmental Protection Agency, farm worker interests, production…”

“S. 1913 represents a major compromise between the Environmental Protection Agency, farm worker interests, production agriculture, and State regulators in the implementation of EPA's farm worker protection standard. The bill will delay the implementation of those requirements not specifically incorporated on the product label until January 1, 1995. This bill will not change or weaken any existing worker protection or other regulations currently in effect. However, the delay will allow the EPA to provide the necessary training, education, and compliance assistance that farmers and regulators need. I urge other Senators to support this bipartisan effort to provide much needed relief to the agricultural producers of our country.”