; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), notwithstanding ; (3) in the undesignated matter following paragraph (1)(B) (as so designated), by striking A copy of that statement and inserting the following: (2) Transmission to appropriate official A copy of the statement described in paragraph (1)(B) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (3) Exception for pesticides containing chlorpyrifos Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any pesticide containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3(f)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136a(f)(4) ) is amended in the undesignated matter following subparagraph (B) by striking 17(a)(2) and inserting 17(a)(1)(B) . 6. Exemption of Federal and State agencies Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136p ) is amended in the first sentence by inserting (except with respect to any pesticide containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient) after provision of this Act .