Type of Assessment:
Draft Biological Evaluation
Title:
National Level Threatened and Endangered Species Biological Evaluations for Clothianidin, Imidacloprid and Thiamethoxam
Open For Comments:
Aug 24, 2021, 12:00 AM
Comments Due:
Oct 25, 2021, 12:00 AM
Summary:
This memorandum opens a 60-day comment period on three EPA draft biological evaluations (BEs) for the registration review of clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, which are part of a group of insecticides known as the neonicotinoids. The draft BEs are currently posted to EPA’s website (see Table below) and the Agency is taking comment in the following public docket at https://www.regulations.gov.
After reviewing comments received during the public comment period on the draft clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam BEs, EPA will issue final BEs and a response to public comments document. If EPA determines that these pesticides may affect listed species and/or their designated critical habitats, EPA will initiate consultation with the Services. Based on the BEs, the Services will then develop biological opinions for clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam as appropriate.
