US EPA extends comment period for biological opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion

In response to numerous requests, the U.S. EPA is extending the public comment period on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Biological Opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion. Comments should be submitted by July 23, 2018, to the docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0141 at regulations.gov. EPA will share all public comments received on this Biological Opinion with NMFS, and EPA will evaluate them before determining how to proceed.

 

Stakeholder input is critical to the development of any measures EPA may implement to address risks to listed species and designated critical habitat. 

Read more about the Biological Opinion in the docket or at www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-opens-comment-period-nmfss-assessment-chlorpyrifos-diazinon-and-malathion.