Maryland Department of AgriculturePesticide Regulation Update
Pesticide Regulation Overview
• 4,706 certified applicators
• 3,335 private applicators
• 8,630 registered employees
• 389 certified in Category 1
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Some Manuals Online!
• Great for:
– Convenience
– Last minute credits
• Currently have 333 different courses approved
• Can use online recertification once every three years
Online Recertification Courses
Requirements:– One year of verified experience
– College degree in major related to application work
– Completion of approved coursework
• Online and classroom options
Initial Certification
• Convenient – no paper forms• Pay by credit card• Can access/print your license and certificate at any given time• Need “code” found on post card to log in
Online Renewal System
Enforcement Update
Glenn Krout
Samarakoon Yapa
Ellis TinsleyPetey Councell
Keaton Quidas
Berhanu Argaw
Russ Noratel
Inspector Regions
• Incorrect Signage for Posting‒ 8
• Service Containers‒ 8
2016 Business Inspection ViolationsTotal of 617 routine business inspections
• Application Records‒ 70
• Vehicle Identification‒ 26
• Pesticide Storage‒ 17
2016 Complaint Investigations by Category
FormalComplaints
39
Wood DestroyingInsect Inspections
1
Agricultural12
Structural9
Ornamental& Turf
5
Neighbor vs. Neighbor5
Public Health 1
Right of Way2
2016 Agricultural Investigations
Other Complaints
28
Agricultural12
Private6
Commercial –Aerial3
Commercial –Ground
3
All Drift Cases
Agricultural Investigations Over Time
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4
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14
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Agricultural Investigations Over Time
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14
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Applications in a right‐of‐way• Applications (drift or intentional) to any right‐of‐way is a
violation and may lead to an enforcement action.– State and County Road personnel are concerned about erosion
issues when vegetation is no longer present and how the application may affect their State TMDL Plans.
– MDA has received several complaints regarding applications to rights‐of‐way.
• Be aware of ownership of ditches and various other rights‐of‐way surrounding your property (varies per State/county)
Federal Update
Final Worker Protection Standard Changes
• Annual training for workers and handlers– No longer a grace period for training
• Trainers of workers may be:– Certified Applicators – State/Federal approved trainers– Those who have completed an EPA approved course– No longer handlers
• New content – training not required for 2 years
Final Worker Protection Standard Changes
• Handlers and early‐entry workers must be at least 18 years old– Members of owner’s immediate family are exempt
• Employer must provide respirator and fit testing, training, and medical evaluation that conforms to OSHA standards– For any handler required to wear any respirator by the labeling
Final Worker Protection Standard Changes
• Specific water amounts (for routine washing/ exposure):– 1 gallon for each worker– 3 gallons for each handler and early entry worker
• Always follow label – several changes are addressed on pesticide label
For More Information, Contact:MDA Pesticide Regulation Section
Telephone: (410) 841‐5710mda.maryland.gov