[CED/CD/EAT] EPA Finalizes Glyphosate Mitigation & Proposed Decisions for Neonicotinoids

[Weber, Jennifer - (jennyweber)]

Good morning. I thought the following two updates about Glyphosate and Neonicotinoids might interest everyone.
EPA Finalizes Glyphosate Mitigation

EPA has concluded its regulatory review of glyphosate-the most widely used herbicide in the United States. After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA has concluded that there are no risks of concern to human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that it is not a carcinogen. These findings on human health risk are consistent with the conclusions of science reviews by many other countries and other federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency, the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the European Food Safety Authority, and the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The agency is requiring additional mitigation measures to help farmers target pesticide sprays to the intended pest and reduce the problem of increasing glyphosate resistance in weeds.

Glyphosate has been studied for decades and the agency reviewed thousands of studies since its registration. Glyphosate is used on more than 100 food crops, including glyphosate-resistant corn, soybean, cotton, canola, and sugar beet. It is the leading herbicide for the management of invasive and noxious weeds and is used to manage pastures, rangeland, rights of ways, forests, public land, and residential areas. In addition, glyphosate has low residual soil toxicity and helps retain no-till and low-till farming operations.

More information on glyphosate and EPA's interim decision is available at www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Implbm55d2ViZXJAZW1haWwuYXJpem9uYS5lZHUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoiMTAxIiwic3Vic2NyaWJlcl9pZCI6IjEwMDU2NzgxMTEiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiNzQ1MjMwOTc3IiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuZXBhLmdvdi9pbmdyZWRpZW50cy11c2VkLXBlc3RpY2lkZS1wcm9kdWN0cy9nbHlwaG9zYXRlIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIwMDEzMC4xNjM0ODUxMSJ9.PjSNpIcSVLu1FY8Kb7Pd35HzzJ6L9cBPtGDkpbs6Mrs>

Background

EPA uses interim decisions to finalize enforceable mitigation measures while conducting other longer-term assessments, such as an endangered species assessment. EPA will next complete a draft biological evaluation for glyphosate, which is anticipated for public comment in Fall 2020.



EPA Releases Proposed Interim Decisions for Neonicotinoids

EPA is taking the next step in its regulatory review of neonicotinoid pesticides - a group of insecticides used on a wide variety of crops, turf, ornamentals, pets (for flea treatment), and other residential and commercial indoor and outdoor uses. The agency's proposed interim decisions for acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam contain new measures to reduce potential ecological risks, particularly to pollinators, and protect public health.

EPA is proposing:

  *   management measures to help keep pesticides on the intended target and reduce the amount used on crops associated with potential ecological risks;
  *   requiring the use of additional personal protective equipment to address potential occupational risks;
  *   restrictions on when pesticides can be applied to blooming crops in order to limit exposure to bees;
  *   language on the label that advises homeowners not to use neonicotinoid products; and
  *   cancelling spray uses of imidacloprid on residential turf under the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) due to health concerns.

Additionally, the agency is working with industry on developing and implementing stewardship and best management practices.

Upon publication of the Federal Register notice, the agency invites comments on the proposed decisions in the following dockets for 60 days. After reviewing public input, the agency will issue final interim decisions.

More information on EPA's proposed interim decisions for neonicotinoids is available at www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/epa-actions-protect-pollinators#Proposed-Interim-Decisions<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Implbm55d2ViZXJAZW1haWwuYXJpem9uYS5lZHUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoiMTAxIiwic3Vic2NyaWJlcl9pZCI6IjEwMDU2NzgxMTEiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiNzQ1Mzc0MjU3IiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmVwYS5nb3YvcG9sbGluYXRvci1wcm90ZWN0aW9uL2VwYS1hY3Rpb25zLXByb3RlY3QtcG9sbGluYXRvcnMjUHJvcG9zZWQtSW50ZXJpbS1EZWNpc2lvbnMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjAwMTMwLjE2MzU4OTQxIn0.Uf9oVNWMjNi6F0gBEfoPdoZvpPAcKmwxPIr70PX9btc>

Jennifer Weber
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
Office: (602) 827-8222
jennyweber at arizona.edu

extension.arizona.edu/maricopa

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