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PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION

PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION. MDA’s Internet Address. MDA has a new internet address -. www.mda.maryland.gov. Revised Forms and Applications. On-line Renewals and Payment. MDA is working on an On-line system for renewing licenses, certificates and registrations.

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PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION

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  1. PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION

  2. MDA’s Internet Address MDA has a new internet address - www.mda.maryland.gov

  3. Revised Forms and Applications

  4. On-line Renewals and Payment MDA is working on an On-line system for renewing licenses, certificates and registrations. This would include payment by credit card that would include a credit card fee, plus a small convenience fee. The initial application process would also be built into the process. 2014/2015 license renewal?

  5. INSPECTOR REGIONS

  6. L E G I S L A T I V E U P D A T E

  7. Senate Bill 675 Pesticide Reporting and Information Act - Bill would require the mandatory annual reporting of pesticides used, released, sold and purchased. This would include subsurface wood destroying insect treatments. - Require the sale and purchase of restricted use pesticides to reported semi-annually. - Establish a special fund for the program. - Have provisions to ensure confidentiality. - Establish civil penalties and enforcement provisions for failure to report.

  8. Senate Bill 412 and House Bill 433 Lawn Care Pesticides – Child Care and School Facilities - Prohibition Would prohibit the application of lawn care pesticides on the grounds of child care facilities and schools (kindergarten through 8th grade). Would allow for an emergency application in order to eliminate an immediate threat to human health.

  9. National Pesticide Information Center -Chemical Search http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/cheminfo.html • Chemical Search (ChemSearch)  provides a single point of reference for easy access to information previously published in a variety of locations, including various EPA web pages and Regulations.gov. Includes: • Active ingredient information • Regulatory decision documents • Links to pesticide tolerance • information, and • Dockets

  10. Web Distributed Labeling

  11. School IPM 2015 Newsletter: November 2012 School IPM 2015 Newsletter: November 2012 Under The Supervision of A Certified Applicator EPA is considering establishing requirements for noncertified persons working under the supervision of a certified applicator (both Private and Commercial). This may include: • Defining the levels and requirements of • supervision. • - Establishing minimum age requirements for • individuals applying pesticides under the • supervision. • Establishing requirements for training, • communications, and recordkeeping

  12. Other Federal Issues

  13. Hazard Communication 2012 OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets (SDS).

  14. Hazard Communication 2012 Labels Labels will include a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category.

  15. Hazard Communication 2012 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) • As of June 1, 2015 SDS will be • in a uniform format • Will have 16 sections with • headings and associated • information under each heading

  16. Hazard Communication 2012 Information and Training -Employers are required to train workers by December 1, 2013 on the new label elements and safety data sheets (SDS) new format to facilitate recognition and understanding.

  17. Hazard Communication 2012 Website – www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

  18. ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY

  19. 2012 Complaint Investigations By Category Unknown 1 Unlicensed 3 EPA Referral 2 Agricultural 12 Wood Destroying Insect Inspections 2 Formal Complaints 40 Neighbor vs Neighbor 10 Ornamental & Turf 9 Structural 3 July 1, 2011 thru June 30, 2012

  20. 2012 Ornamental & Turf Investigations Ornamental - Type of Complaint Notification 1 Other Complaints 33 Ornamental Complaints 5 Imprelis 3 Turf Complaints 4 Posting 1

  21. 2012 Ornamental & Turf Investigations Turf - Type of Complaint Notification 1 Other Complaints 33 Turf Complaints 4 Misuse 2 Ornamental Complaints 5 Unauthorized Application 1

  22. FY 12 ROUTINE BUSINESS INSPECTIONS Violations Most Frequently Cited Employee registration Working beyond scope of license Storage Locked/Secured Vehicle ID Public Agencies Records Area treated

  23. 2012 Overall Complaint Outcomes 4 – No Action 18 – Pending 10 – Confirmed Violations 7 – Unconfirmed but cited a secondary violation (i.e., records) 3 – Sent to U.S. EPA Region 3 for follow-up There were 6 Civil Penalties issued for a total of $8,650

  24. Unlicensed Business Initiative MDA has continued to investigate unlicensed companies providing or Advertising pest control services. 3 complaints involved unlicensed businesses 50 unlicensed companies were cited.

  25. For More Information, Contact: Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Regulation Section 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 Telephone: (410)841-5710 FAX: (410)841-2765 Internet: www.mda.maryland.gov

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