Richard Brain

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Affiliation

Syngenta Crop Protection

Title/Position

Environmental Toxicologist

Publications as Author

April 17, 2024
Issue Paper

FIFRA, ESA, and Pesticide Consultation: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities

This paper explores the historical, legal, scientific, and practical dimensions of pesticide registration and endangered species protection.

January 9, 2024
CAST Commentary

Improving the FIFRA/ESA Process by Addressing Key Obstacles and Incorporating Better Data and Tools

This commentary examines the challenges and limitations of the current consultation process between the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the United States. The process, which requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to register pesticides to comply with ESA mandates, has become increasingly complex due to overlapping species ranges, conservative risk-assessment methodologies, and resource constraints.