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InstitutePesticidesPesticidesEnvironmentalPesticidesPesticide ManagementEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA

Pesticide management

['Pesticides']
Pesticide management
  • EPA requires that pesticide producers, distributors, or refillers follow the container specifications for nonrefillable and refillable containers.
  • EPA has authorized 21 states to implement their own pesticide containment regulations rather than the federal regulations.

Pesticides require special care and handling, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards and requirements for pesticide containers, repackaging pesticides, and pesticide containment structures. The regulations on the management of pesticides, cited under 40 CFR 165, describes the requirements for refillable and nonrefillable containers and for properly disposing of pesticides.

In summary, EPA requires that:

  • Pesticide producers, distributors, or refillers follow the container specifications for nonrefillable and refillable containers.
  • If the company stores pesticides onsite, it must:
    • Keep pesticides in appropriate containers;
    • Provide necessary secondary containment;
    • Follow label directions;
    • Follow safety procedures; and
    • Dispose of pesticides according to federal, state, and local laws.

Pesticide containment

The pesticide container regulations establish standards for pesticide containers and repackaging as well as label instructions to ensure the safe use, reuse, disposal, and adequate cleaning of the containers. Pesticide registrants and refillers (who are often distributors or retailers) must comply with the regulations, and pesticide users must follow label instructions for cleaning and handling empty containers.

Pesticide retailers who repackage pesticides, commercial applicators, and custom blenders must comply with the pesticide containment regulations if they handle agricultural pesticides and have a stationary container or pesticide dispensing area that is covered by the regulations.

Note that EPA has authorized 21 states to implement their own pesticide containment regulations rather than the federal regulations. These states are: Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Summary of pesticide container and containment structure regulations

The table below summarizes pesticide container and containment structure regulations:

CategoryWho must complyMajor requirements
Nonrefillable containers
  • Registrants
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Container dispensing capability
  • Standard closures
  • Residue removal
  • Recordkeeping
Refillable containers
  • Registrants
  • Refillers (retailers, distributors)
  • DOT container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Serial number marking
  • One-way valves or tamper-evident devices
  • Stationary container requirements
Repackaging pesticide products
  • Registrants
  • Refillers (retailers, distributors)
  • DOT container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Serial number marking
  • One-way valves or tamper-evident devices
  • Stationary container requirements
Container labeling
  • Registrants
  • Pesticide users (must follow new directions)
  • Identify container as nonrefillable or refillable (all)
  • Statements to prohibit reuse and offer for recycling; batch code (all nonrefillables)
  • Cleaning instructions (some nonrefillables)
  • Cleaning instructions before final disposal (all refillables)
Containment structures
  • Ag retailers
  • Ag commercials applicators
  • Ag custom blenders
  • Secondary containment structures (dikes) around stationary tanks
  • Containment pads for pesticide dispensing areas
  • Good operating procedures
  • Monthly inspections of tanks and structures
  • Recordkeeping
  • Provisions for states with existing programs

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InstitutePesticide Applicator CertificationPesticidesPesticidesPesticide Registration and LabelingFederal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide ActEnvironmentalPesticidesPesticide ManagementEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA

Laws and regulations that apply to pesticides

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Registration procedures

Pesticide management
  • EPA requires that pesticide producers, distributors, or refillers follow the container specifications for nonrefillable and refillable containers.
  • EPA has authorized 21 states to implement their own pesticide containment regulations rather than the federal regulations.

Pesticides require special care and handling, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards and requirements for pesticide containers, repackaging pesticides, and pesticide containment structures. The regulations on the management of pesticides, cited under 40 CFR 165, describes the requirements for refillable and nonrefillable containers and for properly disposing of pesticides.

In summary, EPA requires that:

  • Pesticide producers, distributors, or refillers follow the container specifications for nonrefillable and refillable containers.
  • If the company stores pesticides onsite, it must:
    • Keep pesticides in appropriate containers;
    • Provide necessary secondary containment;
    • Follow label directions;
    • Follow safety procedures; and
    • Dispose of pesticides according to federal, state, and local laws.

Pesticide containment

The pesticide container regulations establish standards for pesticide containers and repackaging as well as label instructions to ensure the safe use, reuse, disposal, and adequate cleaning of the containers. Pesticide registrants and refillers (who are often distributors or retailers) must comply with the regulations, and pesticide users must follow label instructions for cleaning and handling empty containers.

Pesticide retailers who repackage pesticides, commercial applicators, and custom blenders must comply with the pesticide containment regulations if they handle agricultural pesticides and have a stationary container or pesticide dispensing area that is covered by the regulations.

Note that EPA has authorized 21 states to implement their own pesticide containment regulations rather than the federal regulations. These states are: Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Summary of pesticide container and containment structure regulations

The table below summarizes pesticide container and containment structure regulations:

CategoryWho must complyMajor requirements
Nonrefillable containers
  • Registrants
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Container dispensing capability
  • Standard closures
  • Residue removal
  • Recordkeeping
Refillable containers
  • Registrants
  • Refillers (retailers, distributors)
  • DOT container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Serial number marking
  • One-way valves or tamper-evident devices
  • Stationary container requirements
Repackaging pesticide products
  • Registrants
  • Refillers (retailers, distributors)
  • DOT container design, construction, and marking standards
  • Serial number marking
  • One-way valves or tamper-evident devices
  • Stationary container requirements
Container labeling
  • Registrants
  • Pesticide users (must follow new directions)
  • Identify container as nonrefillable or refillable (all)
  • Statements to prohibit reuse and offer for recycling; batch code (all nonrefillables)
  • Cleaning instructions (some nonrefillables)
  • Cleaning instructions before final disposal (all refillables)
Containment structures
  • Ag retailers
  • Ag commercials applicators
  • Ag custom blenders
  • Secondary containment structures (dikes) around stationary tanks
  • Containment pads for pesticide dispensing areas
  • Good operating procedures
  • Monthly inspections of tanks and structures
  • Recordkeeping
  • Provisions for states with existing programs

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['Waste']
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['Renewable and Alternative Energy']