Prep Course

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Two Reasons Why A Pesticide Would Have Restricted Material Designation

(most pesticides are "general use")

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1. High toxicity or other serious human health hazards. Ex: high toxicity (Category I) insecticide
2. Potential serious environmental impacts. Ex: low toxicity herbicide that is known groundwater contaminant/low toxicity herbicide that has a high potential for drift to adjacent crops.

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Federal Vs. CA Restricted

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• Both EPA & DPR maintain lists of restricted pesticides.
• All EPA pesticides are automatically designated by DPR as restricted.
• DPR list may include some pesticides not restricted by EPA

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Restricted Use Pesticide Label Example

(Does not appear on CA only restricted.)

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Due to very high acute toxicity to humans & birds

For retail sale to & use only by certified applicator or persons under their direct supervision & only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during applications, mixing, loading, repair & cleaning of application equipment. Commercial certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements.

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Restricted Material Permits

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• applicable pesticides that cause a potential hazard to people or their environment
• primary way that regulatory agencies exercise additional control on the sale & use of restricted pesticides

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Who issues permits?

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• Local CAC in accordance with DPR regulations
• Generally issued for 1 calendar year.
• May be issued for multiple years for permanent crops such as orchards or vineyards

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Who are permits issued to?

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• Agricultural Operators - issued to property operator.
• Non-Agricultural Permits - issued to property operator or pest control business

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Can anyone obtain a permit?

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• Only certified applicators can receive a permit.
• Applicators must hold QAC or QAL
• Farmers obtain certification by taking exam offered by CAC not QAC or QAL

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Can a permit be cancelled or suspended?

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Yes. The permit can be cancelled or suspended by the county for violations of pesticide regulation laws or regs

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Information Included In Restricted Material Permit

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• Name & contact info for permittee
• list of all properties in the county where pesticides will be used
• list of all crops/sites on which restricted pesticides will be used on each property
• list of all the restricted pesticides to be used on each crop/site on each listed property
• any conditions/restrictions on restricted pesticide uses on any crops or sites at listed locations

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Site-Specific Factors of Permits

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• nearby schools, labor camps, residential areas
• adjacent highways/roads
• nearby waterways
• sensitive environment sites
• presence of threatened/endangered species or their habitats
• adjacent crops

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Restricted Material Permit Conditions

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• when pesticide applications can be made
• which pesticides may be used near sensitive sites
• application methods that may be used (i.e. - no aerial applications)

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Dealer Requirements

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• Before selling a restricted pesticide dealer must obtain a copy of the permit from prospective purchaser
• Must keep copies of restricted pesticide permits for a minimum of 2 years

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Notice of Intent (NOI)

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• In order for permit to be date specific NOI must be given to CAC at least 24 hours before intended pesticide use
• Can be submitted by: hand deliver, fax, telephone or email (discretion of commissioner)
• Give commissioner the opportunity to inspect the proposed application site &/ application itself

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NOI Inclusions

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• name of property owner
• restricted material permit #
• name of pesticide applicator (company name)
• intended date of application
• pesticide to be applied
• crop/site
• application rate