Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping For Certified Applicators Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping For Certified Applicators U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program U.S. Department of Agriculture 1990 Farm Bill “Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements” Pesticide Records Branch

Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements All certified applicators are required to maintain records of federally restricted use pesticide applications. Pesticide Records Branch

Requirements for Private Applicators Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Requirements for Private Applicators Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Eight steps to meeting the requirements for Pesticide Recordkeeping Records Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 1. Date of application Month Day Year 1 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 2. Brand or Product Name 2 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 3. EPA Registration Number 3 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 4. Amount of pesticide applied Record the total quantity of the product used Amount does not refer to active ingredient (a.i.) 4 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 5. Size of area treated Record this information in the unit of measure which is shown on the label for the crop or commodity being treated 5 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 5. Size of area treated (cont’d) For example: acres linear feet number of animals Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location of the pesticide application (There are four ways to record location): 6 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location (Cont’d): A. County, range, township and section Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location (Cont’d): B. Identification system established by USDA Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location (Cont’d): C. Legal property description Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location (Cont’d): D. Applicator generated identification system that accurately identifies the location Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 6. Location (cont’d): Field A A Pond Field B N RT 22 B RT 4 E D C Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 7. Crop Commodity, Stored Product, or Site 7 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements 8. Name of Certified Applicator & Certification Number Note: If you keep your records together, you only have to record name and number once 8 Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Spot Applications Small applications which total less than 1/10th of an acre And they are made in the same day Spot applications do not apply to nurseries or greenhouses Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Spot Applications Requirements 1. Date of application - month, day, year 2. Brand or product name 3. EPA Registration Number 4. Total amount of pesticide applied 5. Location of the pesticide application, designated as “spot application” & short description Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Deadline Pesticide application data must be recorded within 14 days of application There are no Federal forms for these records. Your written information becomes the official record Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements How Long? The law requires that pesticide records be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of application However, you may want to keep them longer for future management decisions Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Two Major Purposes for Requiring Restricted Use Pesticide Records Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Licensed health care professionals have timely access to the pesticide record information for purposes of medical treatment Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Records improve pesticide use survey data May be used in reregistration process of pesticides Can be utilized in policy decisions involving agricultural pesticide use Pesticide Records Branch

Requirements for Commercial Applicators Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Requirements for Commercial Applicators Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Commercial applicators are required to: Provide their clients a copy of a restricted use pesticide application record Provide record within 30 days of the application Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply First Violation - Not more than $550 Subsequent Violations - Minimum of $1,100 (Can be less if good faith effort has been shown) Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Who Has Access to Restricted Use Pesticide Records?? Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Attending licensed health care professionals to provide medical treatment Credentialed USDA Representatives Credentialed State Regulatory Representatives Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Benefits Pesticide Recordkeeping Has Many Benefits Saves money Determines best pesticide management program Pesticide Records Branch

Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program Pesticide Recordkeeping Benefits Pesticide Recordkeeping Has Many Benefits Documents pesticide performance Helps secure funding for loans Meets buyers’ requirements Pesticide Records Branch

For More Information Contact: Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program For More Information Contact: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Pesticide Records Branch 8700 Centreville Rd. Suite 202 Manassas, VA 20110 Phone (703) 330-7826 Fax (703) 330-6110 Pesticide Records Branch