EPA Registration Review Update on Neonicotinoid Insecticides EPA

EPA Registration Review Update on Neonicotinoid Insecticides • EPA is reviewing all 4 neonicotinoids as a class for better alignment in risk assessment and risk management Issued in 2016 FRN published on May 2017. Public comment period finished on Jul 26, 2017 FRN published on Sep 12, 2017. Public comment period finished on Nov 13, 2017 Awaited. Expected soon • Interim decision is expected 18 months from now; however, EPA can request mitigation actions whenever identified during this period • EPA is seeking input from stakeholders on agronomic practices and benefits. Grower groups have been very responsive during comment periods Page 1

EPA Registration Review Update on Neonicotinoid Insecticides • Reasonable expectation that most key uses can be defended at the Federal regulatory level albeit with considerable effort and mitigation • Seed Treatment – Feedback received from the preliminary risk assessments published to date have not identified high levels of concern. ü To date no mitigation requirements identified Page 2 Global CNI Meeting 21 March 2017

USA – Challenges • NGOs are increasingly active ü Honey bee concerns ü Endangered species ü Risk to aquatic organisms ü Risks to birds • Benefits and IPM compatibility • Increased political activities at State, local and municipal level • Activist lawsuits Page Global CNI Meeting 21 March 2017