The EPA is reopening the comment period for neonicotinoid insecticides more than two weeks after comments closed, in a move environmental groups say is highly unusual.
Neonicotinoids are a class of systemic insecticides commonly applied as a seed coating on corn, soybeans, and cotton. In recent years, so-called “neonics” have come under increasing regulatory scrutiny because of their significant toxicity to honey bees and other insects.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the decision on Thursday, 17 days after the comment period closed and after the agency already extended the the initial 60-day comment period for 30 days due to resource ...
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