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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ20 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: Pesticides; Competency Standards for Occupational Users 
Abstract: The EPA is proposing to 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: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
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  07/00/2011    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5007; 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: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/worker.htm  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Kathy Davis
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
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 Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7506P,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:703 305-6448
Fax:703 308-2962
Email: pont.richard@epa.gov