Source: EPA, 1/5/22
Register now A
federal interagency working group (IWG) is holding a public listening session
on January 27, 2022, to hear stakeholder perspectives on improving the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultation process for federal
pesticide decisions. At the listening session, the IWG is seeking perspectives
on three questions: = How could pesticide mitigation measures for ESA species be
adopted and implemented in a timely and effective manner? = What are other priority actions the IWG should consider pursuing
to improve the pesticide consultation process? = What future opportunities, if any, should the IWG consider for
stakeholder engagement? Members
of the public may register to speak on any or all of the questions. The IWG
will use the registration information to allocate the amount of time per
speaker. The
IWG, created under the 2018 Farm Bill, consists of five federal agencies: The
White House Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Agriculture,
Department of Commerce, Department of the Interior, and Environmental
Protection Agency. The IWG is charged with identifying and implementing
improvements to the pesticide consultation process, including by engaging with
stakeholders. The upcoming listening session is one way the IWG is fulfilling
our duty to stakeholders. Logistics The January 27, 2022 meeting will be held via webinar from 1:00 – 3:00 PM (ET). A meeting link and agenda will be sent to everyone who registers for the event. Register now Members of the public may register to speak at the meeting on any or all of the three questions by indicating which question(s) they want to speak on. Please register to speak by 5:00 PM (ET) January 20, 2022. Attendees who do not wish to speak at the meeting can select the “Attend and listen-only” option.
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