View Rule

Printer-Friendly Version Download RIN Data in XML

EPA/OCSPP

RIN: 2070-AJ20

Publication ID: Fall 2011

Title: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators
Abstract: EPA is proposing change to the Federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that guide the certified pesticide applicator program (40 CFR 171). Change is sought to strengthen the regulations to better protect pesticide applicators and the public and the environment from harm due to pesticide exposure. The possible need for change arose from EPA discussions with key stakeholders. EPA has been in extensive discussions with stakeholders since 1997 when the Certification and Training Assessment Group (CTAG) was established. CTAG is a forum used by regulatory and academic stakeholders to discuss the current state of, and the need for improvements in, the national certified pesticide applicator program. Throughout these extensive interactions with stakeholders, EPA has learned of the potential need for changes to the regulation.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171 40 CFR 156
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136 7 USC 136i 7 USC 136w

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need: These regulations have been in place since 1972. Since then, many States have advanced the existing requirements to better protect applicators, the public, and the environment. The Agency is proposing revisions to establish a more protective national standard.

Summary of the Legal Basis: 7 U.S.C. 136 through 7 U.S.C. 136y.

Alternatives: The Agency has developed mechanisms to improve applicator trainers and make training materials more accessible. The Agency has also developed nationally relevant training and certification materials to preserve State resources.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Costs and benefits from the proposed rule are being prepared.

Risks: Applicators are at risk from exposure to pesticides they handle for their work. The public and the environment may also be at risk from misapplication by non-competent applicators. Revisions to the regulations are expected to minimize these risks by ensuring the competency of certified applicators.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	10/00/2012

Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0561
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 112 Animal Production; 1132 Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products; 115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry; 32532 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings; 9241 Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Kathy Davis Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Stop 7506P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 308-7002 Fax:703 308-2962 Email: davis.kathy@epa.gov Richard Pont Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 7506P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 305-6448 Fax:703 308-2962 Email: pont.richard@epa.gov