>Good afternoon honey bee industry leaders,

> I’m reaching out to give you a heads-up on an open comment period for the potential registration of Vadescana dsRNA as a new Varroacide in the United States.  EPA has acknowledged receipt of application, submitted by Greenlight Biosciences.
 
The comment period closes January 18, 2023.

Link to FR Notice:  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/19/2023-27773/pesticide-product-registration-receipt-of-applications-for-new-active-ingredients-november-2023

Link to Comment Submission:  https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0558-0001

If you have questions about this process, would like potential USDA input, etc., feel free to reach out and I can help you coordinate with USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy.
 
Happy New Year!
Best,
Izzy
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Elizabeth (Izzy) Hill
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Coordinator
Office of the Chief Scientist
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