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EPA/OCSPP RIN: 2070-AJ20 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators 
Abstract: EPA is proposing change 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: Long-Term Actions 
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
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/00/2012    
Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0561
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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: Yes 
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