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EPA/OCSPP | RIN: 2070-AK37 | Publication ID: Fall 2017 |
Title: Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators Rule; Reconsideration of the Minimum Age Requirements | |
Abstract:
EPA promulgated a final rule to amend the Certification of Pesticide Applicators regulations at 40 CFR 171 on January 4, 2017 (82 FR 952). On June 2, 2017, EPA delayed the effective date of this final rule (82 FR 25529) and initiated reconsideration proceedings in accordance with the Presidential directives as expressed in the memorandum of January 20, 2017, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," and the principles identified in Executive Order 13790, entitled "Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America." In addition, per Executive Order 13777, EPA solicited comments this spring on regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement or modification as part of the Regulatory Reform Agenda efforts. EPA received comments specific to the certification rule. In consideration of these comments, EPA will solicit public input on revisions to the rule. |
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Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 171 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: Per Executive Order 13777, EPA solicited comments this spring on regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement or modification as part of the Regulatory Reform Agenda efforts. EPA received comments suggesting specific changes to the final rule to amend the Certification of Pesticide Applicators regulations at 40 CFR 171 (published on January 4, 2017 (82 FR 952)) and are being considered within the Regulatory Agenda efforts. In consideration of these comments, EPA will solicit public input on revisions to the rule. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 7 U.S.C. 136 to 136y of the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. |
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Alternatives: Not yet determined. EPA will consider alternatives as it develops the proposed rule. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Not yet determined. EPA will assess the costs and benefits of the potential regulatory changes as it develops the proposed rule. |
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Risks: Not yet determined. EPA will evaluate risks to the extent feasible as it develops the proposed rule. |
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Timetable:
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Additional Information: Docket #:TBD. TBD | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Information URL: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety | Public Comment URL: TBD |
Sectors Affected: 111 Crop Production; 111421 Nursery and Tree Production; 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating; 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production; 115310 Support Activities for Forestry; 321114 Wood Preservation; 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing; 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers; 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; 444220 Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores; 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services; 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology); 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services; 561730 Landscaping Services; 924110 Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs; 926140 Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Related RINs: Related to 2070-AJ20 | |
Agency Contact: Kevin Keaney Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7506P, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:703 305-7666 Email: keaney.kevin@epa.gov |