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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, October 25, 2021) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comments<\/a> on its draft Biological Evaluations (BEs) for neonicotinoid insecticides imidacloprid, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam by 11:59 pm (EDT) on Monday, October 25, 2021. The BEs will factor into EPA\u2019s registration review decisions on the three bee-toxic insecticides. Written comments must be submitted through Regulations.gov<\/a>. Please feel free to cut and paste parts of\u00a0 Beyond Pesticides’ comments (linked here)<\/a> or cut and paste into Regulations.gov the suggested comment language at the very bottom of this alert.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Tell EPA to protect endangered species from pesticides<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\r\n

EPA\u2019s Biological Evaluations for these highly toxic chemicals make no agency conclusion or recommendation that would trigger a request to initiate formal Endangered Species Act (ESA) \u00a77(a)(2) consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to determine a possible jeopardy finding for the listed species and requisite mandatory use restrictions of the relevant pesticide. This, despite the fact that for imidacloprid the agency\u2019s draft Biological Evaluation made a May Affect determination for 89% of the 1821 species considered and 90% of the 791 critical habitats considered. Strikingly, a May Affect determination was made for 100% of amphibian and avian listed species and their critical habitat. It was also determined that imidacloprid is Likely to Adversely Affect 100% of the listed amphibian species exposed. The Biological Evaluation for each of the three neonicotinoids makes effects determinations\u2014NE (no effect), MA (may affect), NLAA (not likely to adversely affect), or LAA (likely to adversely affect)\u2014that could affect 1821 listed species, and 791 designated critical habitats.<\/p>\r\n

These serious risk findings for endangered and threatened species made for imidacloprid, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam account for existing product labels and mitigation efforts. The Endangered Species Act requires, \u201cEach Federal agency shall, in consultation with and with the assistance of the Secretary, insure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out by such agency\u2026is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any <\/strong>endangered species or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of habitat of such species\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

The complete Biological Evaluations (BEs)\u2014with all determinations and species considered\u2014must be included with the formal consultation request and not just the LAA determinations. This will allow USFWS to also corroborate the agency findings of NLAA and LAA as part of the consultation.<\/p>\r\n

A No Effect determination was made for only 11% of listed species considered because these species have a limited geographic distribution and would likely not be exposed to imidacloprid under the existing label use and mitigation instructions. Thus, any species listed and exposed to imidacloprid is potentially adversely affected. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

For clothianidin, a similar May Affect determination was made for 86% of listed species considered and 83% of the critical habitats considered. Likely to Adversely Affect findings overall were made for 67% of listed species and 56% of critical habitats considered. As imidacloprid, 100% of listed amphibian species are likely to be adversely affected by clothianidin uses.<\/p>\r\n

Thiamethoxam degrades to clothianidin and therefore shares similar fate and behavior in the environment. May Affect determinations were made for 88% of species and 89% of critical habitats considered. Likely to Adversely Affect findings overall were made for 77% of listed species and 81% of critical habitats considered. As reported for the other neonicotinoids, 100% of amphibian species and critical habitat are likely to be adversely affected.<\/p>\r\n

EPA should also include the American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus<\/em>) in its revised Biological Evaluations for the neonicotinoid insecticides. Although this insect is not a currently listed species, the Fish and Wildlife Service has recently determined<\/a> a petition including substantial scientific and commercial information indicating that listing the American bumble bee as an endangered or threatened species may be warranted. Bumble bee species are highly susceptible to neonicotinoid exposures and are likely jeopardized<\/a> by continued use of these insecticides.<\/p>\r\n

Must we wait until species are listed as threatened or endangered to protect them? Given the systemic character of neonicotinoids<\/a> and their extreme toxicity to insects, EPA must assume that they will ultimately lead to the demise of insects that consume nectar, pollen, plant exudates, or plant tissues. The burden of proof is on the registrant(s) to demonstrate that these products will not further exacerbate the ongoing insect apocalypse\u2014and lead to further biodiversity loss through decimation of this essential link in food webs.<\/p>\r\n

Furthermore, EPA must use organic production as the standard against which pesticide \u201cbenefits\u201d are weighed. Any crop that can be produced with chemical-intensive methods can be produced organically<\/a>. Organic producers use very few synthetic pesticides and no neonicotinoids. Therefore, the potential jeopardy of extinction to the 1445+ species identified by these biological evaluations must be considered unreasonable under the definition in FIFRA.<\/p>\r\n

EPA has determined unequivocally that neonicotinoids pose risks to the environment that cannot be acceptably mitigated in any long-term, sustainable way. The agency in its proposed interim decisions for these chemicals identifies several uses for imidacloprid and clothianidin that must be cancelled. However, EPA believes that the benefits of other uses outweigh these serious risks and is proposing limited or no mitigation measures. Given the frequency of detection in U.S. waterways, soil, and plants, the recognized acute and chronic risks posed to pollinators, aquatic invertebrates, vertebrate wildlife, and human health, the risk\/benefit determination is pitifully insufficient, especially in light of the BEs identifying the majority of listed species as potentially jeopardized by these neonicotinoid insecticides. Therefore, EPA must quickly suspend all remaining neonicotinoid uses as it pursues the ESA \u00a77(a)(2) consultations with the Services. Additional data to address existing uncertainties and gaps will not alter or lessen the environmental and health risks already unmistakably recognized.<\/p>\r\n

Submit comments to EPA using Regulations.gov<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Suggested Comment To EPA<\/strong> (feel free to cut and paste the following into Regulations.gov)<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n

EPA has determined unequivocally that neonicotinoids pose risks to the environment that cannot be acceptably mitigated in any long-term, sustainable way. The agency in its proposed interim decisions for these chemicals identifies several uses for imidacloprid and clothianidin that must be cancelled. However, EPA believes that the benefits of other uses outweigh these serious risks and is proposing limited or no mitigation measures. Given the frequency of detection in U.S. waterways, soil, and plants, the recognized acute and chronic risks posed to pollinators, aquatic invertebrates, vertebrate wildlife, and human health, the risk\/benefit determination is pitifully insufficient, especially in light of the Biological Evaluations identifying the majority of listed species as potentially jeopardized by these neonicotinoid insecticides.<\/p>\r\n

The agency\u2019s draft Biological Evaluation made a May Affect determination for 89% of the 1821 species considered and 90% of the 791 critical habitats considered. Strikingly, a May Affect determination was made for 100% of amphibian and avian listed species and their critical habitat.<\/p>\r\n

Therefore, EPA must quickly suspend all neonicotinoid uses as it pursues the Endangered Species Act \u00a77(a)(2) consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Additional data to address existing uncertainties and gaps will not alter or lessen the environmental and health risks already unmistakably recognized.<\/p>\r\n

Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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