Hi folks,

I am currently reviewing the EPA's draft Pesticide Registration Notice on Bee Precautionary Labeling. Her at the Xerces Society, we want to get a response to the EPA by the Jan 22nd deadline.

The draft notice talks of state approved bee protection programs. Can anyone point me towards some information on these? Which states have them, where can I get a copy of one? I've looked in the BEE-L archives and found Tom Theobold's article, but nothing on protection plans. It would be good to find out a bit more about them since the proposed pesticide labeling may not be applied where such programs exist. Do the programs provide better protection to bees than the proposed labeling? What if the programs, often voluntary, offer less protection? Will the draft labeling rules apply or be ignored in favor of the lesser standard?

Has anyone sent the EPA comments? I would be pleased to see them if you'll send me a copy. If we all say the same thing, the regulators might listen.

Your comments, please!

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Matthew Shepherd
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Matthew Shepherd
Director, Pollinator Program and Publications
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