AZ SCM1009

Urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deregister the pesticide rotenone, which is currently registered as a restricted-use pesticide for freshwater fish control.

Cites health concerns including that rotenone compounds contain inactive ingredients linked to cancer and reproductive harm, and that active ingredients like deguelin have been associated with Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Notes that rotenone is highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and amphibians, and can persist in lakes for up to six months and in streams for at least two weeks.

Points out that the EPA relied on estimated data rather than actual analysis when determining rotenone's toxicity and risk, and that insufficient scientific data exists to evaluate risks to nontarget aquatic plants.

Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to send copies of this memorial to the EPA Administrator, U.S. Senate President, U.S. House Speaker, and all Arizona members of Congress.