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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ20 Publication ID: Fall 2005 
Title: ●Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users 
Abstract: The EPA is proposing change to Federal regulations guiding the certified pesticide applicator program (40 CFR 171). Change is sought to strengthen the regulations so that they may better protect pesticide applicators and the public from harm due to pesticide exposure. Changes would include having occupational users of pesticides demonstrate competency by meeting minimum competency requirements; ensuring that those who train on pesticide safety are competent; and requiring additional competency determinations of those who use the most toxic pesticides in a manner that could result in significant exposure to the public. The 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 need for changes to the regulation. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171    40 CFR 156    40 CFR 152   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 136    7 USC 136i    7 USC 136w   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM-  02/00/2007    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5007;
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Jeanne Kasai
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code PYS1162,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 308-3240
Fax:703 308-3259
Email: kasai.jeanne@epa.gov

Donald Eckerman
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7506P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 305-5062
Fax:703 308-2962
Email: eckerman.donald@epa.gov