The Bond second-degree amendment prevents funds from being used for the application of any pesticide that is not approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency in any area managed by the Park Service that may be used by children, and directs the Secretary of Interior to coordinate with EPA to assure pest control methods do not lead to unacceptable exposure of children to pesticides.
Discussing an amendment related to pesticide use in areas managed by the Park Service.
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