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EPA's Pesticide Container-Containment Regulations

Learn about EPA's regulations for pesticide containers and containment, designed to minimize human exposure, protect the environment, and encourage recycling. Find contact information and resources.

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EPA's Pesticide Container-Containment Regulations

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  1. EPA’s Pesticide Container-Containment Regulations40 CFR Sections 156.10 to 156.159 and 40 CFR Sections 165.1 to 165.97 Oregon OSHA Pesticide Inspector’s Forum March 31, 2010

  2. Contact Information Chad Schulze (206) 553-0505 Schulze.chad@epa.gov

  3. Purpose of the Regulations • Containers • Minimize human exposure during container handling • Facilitate container disposal and recycling • Encourage use of refillable containers • Containment • Protect environment from releases at bulk storage sites • Protect environment from spills and leaks at refilling and dispensing operations

  4. Who and What? • Registrants • Refillable containers -- Containment • Repackaging • Nonrefillable containers • Labels • Retailers who Refill • Containment • Refillable containers • Repackaging • Commercial Applicators & Custom Blenders • Containment • Labels • Pesticide Users • Labels

  5. Implementation Summary 5

  6. QUESTIONS? Contact Information Chad Schulze (206) 553-0505 Schulze.chad@epa.gov

  7. For More Information: • Allie Fields: 703-305-5391 • Nancy Fitz: 703-305-7385 • Jeanne Kasai: 703-308-3240 • David Stangel: 202-564-4162 • E-mail addresses: lastname.firstname@epa.gov EPA web site: • www.epa.gov/pesticides • Select “Regulating pesticides” • Select “Storage and disposal” • Select “Container and containment regulations”

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