Administration drops pesticide consultations

摘要

Top officials at the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) contend that a newly proposed Bush Administration rule that would all but eliminate a requirement for these agencies to consult each other on pesticide registrations will actually increase cooperation. In fact, say many, EPA officials over the years have largely ignored the consultations, required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). However, many environmentalists contend that industry is pushing the new rule. Comments on the rule were due March 30.