Notice of Stakeholder Information Gathering Session on Neonicotinoids
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 08/12/2026 11:50 AM EDT
| View as a webpage / ShareBoard of Pesticides ControlBoard of Pesticides Control Stakeholder Information Gathering Session on NeonicotinoidsPursuant to the 132nd Maine legislature’s passage of L.D. 1323 (RSLV 2026 c.69), the Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) has embarked on a study to evaluate the impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators, humans, and the environment.The BPC is seeking input from the public, stakeholders, and interested parties on the seven study topics as directed by L.D. 1323 (RSLV 2026 c.69) (see Sec. 1).The BPC is hosting a second stakeholder input gathering meeting at the upcoming board meeting and welcomes any written feedback on these topics.The second of these information gathering meetings will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 of the Deering Building, located at 90 Blossom Lane in Augusta. A satellite location will be held at the Maine Potato Board Conference Room located at 744 Main St., Ste. 1 in Presque Isle. Participants can give in-person statements at either of these locations. This meeting will be hybrid and may also be attended via MSTEAMS. The meeting link will be posted on the BPC Board Meetings webpage.If you have any questions feel free to contact BPC staff at pesticides@maine.gov or call 207-287-2731.Maine State Government is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Manage Preferences & Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us |
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