“The study was originally classified as an acceptable study (that is, a study that fully satisfies a test guideline), but is now classified as a supplemental study (that is, a study that provides scientifically-sound information, but did not follow all protocols set forth in EPA test guideline). ”

Gathering “useful information” is not the goal, using sound science to test a potentially harmful chemical is the goal. That is the law. EPA is responsible for requiring rigorous testing. Period.

No living organism should be the “guinea pig” while EPA , sits on their butt with their lawyers playing word games. If you weren’t sure rat poison was in the bottle labeled “rat poison” would you still drink it just to “gather useful information”?

EPA is fully authorized to issue a “stop sale, use or removal order” on clothianidin. Instead EPA is essentially authorizing ILLEGAL APPLICATIONS of this potentially high risk chemical.

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/monitoring/fifra/manuals/fifra/fiframanch_10.pdf