1974
PESTICIDE
PROFILE
REGION
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REGION III
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL DIVISION
PESTICIDE BRANCH
PESTICIDE PROFILE
This profile highlights pesticide laws, rules and regulations,
usage and potential usage in the five states Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia
which together comprise EPA Region III.
As with all information complitations of this type, this profile
is not complete. As more information becomes available, it will be
added. We weocome suggested additions, deletions and/or corrections.
Please send them to the Region III Pesticide Branch.
During the compilation of this pesticide profile, many people
were contacted who gave generously of their assistance and advice.
A sincere thanks is given to each of your.
EPA-Region III
Curtis Building
6th & Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
June 30, 1974
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pesticide Profile i
Table of Contents ii
Letter from Regional Administrator, Region III . iii
Letter from Director, Hazardous Materials Control Division Region III . . iiii
Letter from Acting Chief, Pesticides Branch iiiii
Who's Who in EPA Washington 1
Who's Who in EPA Office of Pesticide Program, Washington 2
Who's Who in EPA Region III 3
Map of EPA Regions 4
Pesticide Branch Personnel - Region III 5
Introduction 6
Map of EPA Region III 7
Statistical Information Region III 8
Delaware
Law of 1971 9
Potential Sources of Pesticide Use 12
Personnel .Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs 13
State Organizations ..... 14
Training Facilities and Personnel 15
Maryland
Economic Highlights 17
1972 Statistics 18
Pesticide Program , 19
Legislation 20
Pesticide Disposal 26
Extension Service t 28
Maryland Agricultural Organizations Directory 29
Personnel Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs . . 34
1973 Annual Report Pesticide Regulation 35
Pennsylvania
Pesticide Control Act of 1973 45
Extension Service . 47
Virginia
Economic Highlights 50
Proposed Legislation , 51
Pesticide Laws 52
Staffing Chart, V.D.A.C 56
Pesticide Disposal , 57
Potential Sources of Pesticide Use 60
Training Facilities and Personnel 61
State Organizations 63
Personnel Involved with Pesticide Law and Program . 64
West Virginia
Economic Highlights 65
Pesticide Laws , 67
Proposed Pesticide Legislation 69
Organizational Chart West Virginia Dept. Agricultural 70
Cooperative Extension Service 71
Personnel Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs 76
Potential Sources of Pesticide Use 77
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Pesticide Disposal 78
District of Columbia
Pesticide Laws 80
Personnel Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs 81
IR-4 PROJECT 82
Federal Working Group on Pest Management ...... .... 91
Recommended Procedures for the Disposal of Pesticides 94
Summary of Applicator Training Contracts under Study for Possible funding
by EPA 102
Pesticide Emergency - Address and Telephone Numbers of Various Pesticide
Producers 104
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 111
6TH AND WALNUT STREETS
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19106
The activities in which the United States Environmental Protection
Agency is engaged are of considerable importance to the residents of
this country. In carrying forward the legislative mandate to improve
the quality of life in America through protection and ongoing improvement
of the environment. EPA has developed a number of programs which we feel
hold considerable promise in terms of fulfilling the legislative intent
of those acts which bear directly on the environment.
The scope and depth of these programs is necessarily broad and
complex. The full realization of present goals and objectives and the
ultimate attainment of those projected into the future is possible only
through the continued cooperation and understanding which Region III has
experienced to date from within our Region's geographical area of
responsibility.
Toward this end, Region III has prepared this document as a guide
to and overview of the pesticide programs presently in existence within
the Region.
We hope that this effort will increase the dialogue between state
agencies responsible for the enforcement of pesticide laws and our Agency
concerning areas of common interest to us as individuals and to the
country as a whole.
SiAcerely,
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Daniel J. Snyddr, III
Regional Administrator
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 111
6TH AND WALNUT STREETS
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19106
Pesticides are of great benefit to man. They have saved millions
of lives through control of disease-carrying insects. They have minimized
catastrophic crop damage by insects, weeds, plant diseases, rodents,
and other pests, preserved valuable forest and parkland from insect
destruction, and protected households against damaging beetles, moths,
and other pests. Generally, they have provided a higher quality of
life for man.
However, pest control chemicals are poisons that, if used improperly
or without sufficient knowledge of their side effects, can endanger man
and animals due to their toxicity. In addition, potential future hazards
to human health and widlife can be created by residues from some long-
lived pesticides that may build up in the food chain and cause widespread
contamination of the environment.
Given the important benefits of the use of pesticides, the critical
challenge has been to institute stronger, more extensive mechanisms to
prevent pesticides from harming human health and the environment. The
purpose of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as
amended, is to meet this challenge. It does so by extending Federal
controls to the actual application of pesticides by the user and by
regulating intrastate as well as interstate marketing of pesticides products,
Perhaps most important of all, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act as amended, by helping the farmer and others to apply
pesticide products properly and safely, can help insure the continued use
of these products with their wide range of benefits for the American people.
Sincerely,
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Gordon M. Rapier/ Director
Hazardous Materials Control Division
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II!
6TH AND WALNUT STREETS
PHILADELPHIA. PENNSYLVANIA 19106
Passage in October 1972 of the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control
Act, (P.L. 92-516) which amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act of 1947, has set EPA the task of updating and streamlining
pesticide registration and use regulation within a broad framework of
Federal-State cooperation. The goal is to allow the orderly use of pesticides
without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment taking into account
the economic, social and environmental costs and benefits of the use of any
pesticide.
Our national priorities are;
(a) By October 1976 to have accomplished a reclassification
of all pesticide products into general and restricted use
categories; restricted use materials to be applied by or
under the supervision of applicators certified as competent
by the States under plans meeting EPA minimum standards.
(b) Establish cooperative EPA-State programs to train
applicators, enforce the Act, register pesticide to meet
special local needs and monitor pesticide residues.
(c) Encourage the adoption of Integrated Pest Management
techniques, give technical assistance and otherwise en-
courage wise use of pesticides in our environment.
(d) Establish with the State a Federal-State cooperative
program for the enforcement of the Act in the areas of
market surveillance, sample collection and analysis, pesticide
use surveillance and investigation of pesticide misuse.
A. Nei^eon Davis, Acting Chief
Pesticides Branch
Hazardous Materials Control Division
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WHO'S WHO IN EPA WASHINGTON
Administrator
RUSSELL E. TRAIN nn W1200 WSMW (202) 755-2700
Deputy Administrator
JOHN J. QUARLES, JR. rm W1215 WSMW (202) 755-2711
Office of Regional Liaison
GEORGE MARIENTHAL rm W1137 WSMW (202) 755-0444
Office of Federal Activities
SHELDON MEYERS rm W537 WSMW (202) 755-0777
Office of Legislation
ROBERT G. RYAN rm W835D WSMW (202) 755-2930
Office of Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
CAROL M. THOMAS rm W813 WSMW (202) 755-0555
Associate Administrator for International Activities
FITZHUGH GREEN rm W809B WSMW (202) 755-2780
Office of Public Affairs
ANN DORE rm W311C WSMW (202) 755-0700
Assistant Administrator for Planning and Management
ALVIN L. ALM rm W1013D WSMW (202) 755-2900
Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and General Counsel
ALAN G. KIRK, II (Acting) rm Wllll WSMW (202) 755-2500
Assistant Administrator for Water and Hazardous Materials
JAMES L, AGEE (Acting) rm 1037 WSMW (202) 755-2640
Assistant Administrator for Air and Waste Management
ROGER STRELOW (Acting) rm 937 WSMW (202) 755-2800
Assistant Administrator for Research and Development
ALBERT TRAKOWSKI rm 913 WSMW (202) 755-2600
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WHO'S WHO IN OFFICE OF PESTICIDE PROGRAM, WASHINGTON
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticide Programs
HENRY J. KORP rm E537-A WSME (202) 755-8033
Policy and Operations Staff
EDWIN L. JOHNSON rm E537-C WSME (202) 755-8030
Registration Division
JOHN B. RITCH rm E347-A WSME (202) 426-2451
Criteria and Evaluation Division
DR. LEONARD AXELROD rm E417-E WSME (202) 755-2516
Technical Services Division
DR. WILLIAM MURRAY rm E315-B WSME (202) 426-2532
Operations Division
DR. JOHN A. OSMUN rm E447-E WSME (202) 755-5687
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WHO'S WHO IN EPA REGION III
Daniel J. Snyder, III
Alvin R. Morris
Joseph M. Manko
R. Diane Margenau
George T. Dukes
Willis E. Greenstreet
Gary Brooten
Greene Jones
Gordon M. Rapier
Stephen R. Wassersug
Warren L. Carter
Albert Montague
Bruce W. Munn
Regional Administrator (215) 597-9814
Deputy Regional Administrator 597-9801
Office of Regional Counsel 597-9812
Assistant for Congressional &
Intergovernmental Relations 597-9816
Civil Rights & Urban Affairs 597-9834
Management Services Division 597-9829
Director, Public Affairs Division 597-9370
Air & Water Programs Division 597-9431
Director, Hazardous Materials
Control Division 597-9870
Director, Enforcement Division 597-9846
Office of Grants Coordination 597-9410
Office of Research & Monitoring 597-9856
Office of Audit and Inspection 597-0497
Regional Field Offices
Orterio J. Villa
Charles Jones, Jr.
Director, Annapolis Field Office
Annapolis Science Center (301) 268-5038
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(804) 296-1396
Roland W. Schrecongost
Director, Charlottesville
Field Office
1140 River Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Director, Wheeling Field Office (304) 343-1051
303 Methodist Building
llth & Chapline Sts.
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
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PERSONNEL REGION III
PESTICIDE BRANCH
A. Nelson Davis, Acting Chief
Joan Bachler, Secretary
Vacancy
Federal/State Activities Coordinator
Louis S. Grosso
Pesticide Accident Investigator
John Smith,
Supervisor, Consumer Safety Officer
Arthur DallaPiazza
Consumer Safety Officer
David Hanneman
Consumer Safety Officer
Sherman Latchaw
Consumer Safety Officer
David M. Butler
Consumer Safety Officer
Patricia M. Chew
Clerk-Stenographer
Milagros DeLeon
Clerk-Typist
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PESTICIDE PROFILE
REGION III
INTRODUCTION
Region III of the Environmental Protection Agency is composed of the
Middle Atlantic states Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West
Virginia plus the District of Columbia.
About 23,500,000 people of 13 percent of the Nation's total live in
Region III. The population density is about 200 people per square mile
compared to an average of 190 per square mile for the entire country (excluding
Alaska). About 96 percent of these people, or about 22,500,000 live in the
23 Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the region. By the year 2000
an estimated 32,200,000 people will live in Region III.
Within the boundaries of Region III there are 649 radio stations, 73
television stations, 205 daily newspapers and 479 weekly newspapers.
It can be said that Region III is perhaps more typical of the U.S. as
a whole than any other geographic region.
Pesticide usage in Region III plays an important role in both the
production of food and fiber and in the urban areas protecting the city dweller
from unwanted pests.
Weed control is provided for the more than 17,000 miles of railroad
right-of-ways and gas and oil transmission lines as well as highway pubdic
utilities right-of-ways.
Chemical control of mosquitoes is practiced by governmental agencies
in all states in Region III.
Urban rodent control programs throughout the region utilize rodenticides
for the abatement of rodent nuisances.
The region has more than 190,000 farms that produce crops such as corn,
barley, soybeans, cotton, hay, vegetables, apples and peaches as well as
cattle, hogs, poultry.
Commerical pest control operators provide a valuable service to home
owners as well as commercial and industrial establishment.
Marketing of pesticides in the region follows the normal marketing
paterns of basic manufacturer or formulator to distributor to dealer to user.
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DELAWARE
PESTICIDE LAW
1. Delaware Pesticide Law of 1971
House Bill No. 35, approved Jine 25, 1971, adopts a uniform
pesticide registration law. In addition to the uniform registration
requirements, the act authorizes the Secretary of the Department of
Agriculture to:
a. Adopt by regulation a list of pesticides to be classified as
restricted use pesticides;
b. Issue permits for use of restricted pesticides and to limit
the area, time, amount and rate of application, and related factors
necessary to accomplish the purposes of the act;
c. Prohibit the purchase or use of a restricted use pesticide
except in accordance with a permit from the Secretary;
d. Prohibit the sale of a restricted use pesticide to any person
other than the holder of a valid use permit;
e. require a permit holder to demonstrate expertise in the proper
use of the pesticide for which the permit is issued or otherwise
to operate under the supervision of an authorized consultant; and
f. establish guidelines and regulations relating to the disposal
of any restricted use pesticide, or its container.
The act became effective July 1, 1971 and is administered by the
Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
The Law includes any substance or mixture of substances intended
for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any insects, rodents,
nematodes, fungi, weeds, or other forms of plant or animal life or viruses,
except viruses on or in living man or other animals, which the State
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Department of Agriculture shall declare to be a pest, and any substance
or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant,
or desiccant.
Administration of the Law includes:
a. State registration of pesticides. In 1972 there were over 3700
pesticides registered by about 550 registrants. The registration fee
is $7.00 for each pesticide registered. Inspection is done by two
inspectors who work full-time throughout the State.
b. Permits issued to dealers, who make application to sell "restricted
use pesticides". A dealer's permit is good for the calendar year in
which it is issued, Permit Fees are $2.00.
c. Permits issued to applicants to buy and use "restricted use
pesticide". Permits are good for the calendar year. Permit Fees are
$2.00.
d. Disposal of restricted use pesticide and container.
e. Enforcement, inspection, sampling and analysis of pesticides.
f. Seizure and forfeiture of any pesticide or device that is
distributed, sold, or offered for sale within the state if it:
1) is adulterated or misbranded;
2) has not been registered under the provisions of this law;
3) fails to bear on its label the information required
by this law;
4) is a white powder pesticide and is not colored as
required under this law;
5) in the case of a device, it is misbranded.
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g. The establishment of a 12-member Pesticide Advisory Committee
appointed by the Governor for the purpose of advising the Department of
Agriculture on all problems relating to the use and application of
pesticides in the state.
The advisory committee consists of the following disciplines:
Ground Equipment Applicator
Aerial Equipment Applicator
Structural Pest Control Applicator
Entomologist in public service
Environmental Health Specialist from the State Department
and Social Services
Toxicologist in public service
Plant Pathologist in public service
Representative of agricultural chemical industry
Representative of food processing industry
Producer of agricultural crops or products on which
pesticides are applied or which may be affected by
the application of pesticides
Representative from the Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control responsible for the protection
of environmental control
Representative from the Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control responsible for fish and
wildlife protection
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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PESTICIDE USE
DELAWARE
Number of Frams
Land Acreage In Farms
Harvested Acreage of
Principal Crops
MAJOR CROPS
Corn (for grain)
Corn (for silage)
Wheat
Oats
Barley
Rye
Soybeans
Potatoes
Hay (All)
Vegetables (All)
ROAD MILEAGE (1970)
Interstate
Other Primary
Secondary
SOURCE :
3,710
673,895
506,000
ACRES
179,000
14,000
25,000
3,000
21,000
9,000
161,000
7,000
25,000
43,000
MILES
39
636
1,470
Average Size Per Farm 182
LIVESTOCK NUMBER
Cattle & Calves 32,000
Hogs & Pigs 64,000
Sheep & Lambs 2,100
LIVESTOCK FARMS
Beef 1,000
Milk 550
Hogs & Pigs 800
Sheep & Lambs 70
POPULATION - 1970
Total 548,104
Urban 72%
Rural 28%
1973 World Almanac:
Raymond Norman, Statistician, Maryland Dept. of
Agriculture
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PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH THE PESTICIDE LAW AND PROGRAM
Martin Isaacs, Secretary
Delaware Department of Agriculture
Dover, Delaware 19901
302/678-4811
Robert C. Berry
Del. Dept* of Agriculture
Drawer D
Dover, BE 19901
John Bryson, Secretary
Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control
Dover, DE 19901
302-678-4761
Charles A. Lesser
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control
Dover, Delaware 19901
302-678-4431
S. Joseph Lesley
Bureau of Maintenance
Department of Highways
and Transportation
Dover, Delaware 19901
302/678-4327
William E. McDaniel
Dean of College of Agcicultural
Science & Director of Agricultural
Experiment Station
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19711
302/738-2501
S.M. Gwinn, Director
Agricultural Extenison Service
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19711
302/738-2504
W. Robert Hickman, Plant Pathologist
State Department of Agriculture
Dover, Delaware 19901
302/678-4813
John McDaniel, Entomologist
College of Agricultural Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19711
302/738-2526
Donald K. Harmeson,
Bureau of Environmental Health
Department of Health and Social Services
Dover, Delaware 19901
302/678-4731
Kenneth T. Givens, Chairman
Pesticide Advisory Committee
Wilming t on, Delaware
302/656-9811
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STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Delaware Pest Control Association
Entomological Society of America - Eastern Branch
Northeastern Weed Science Society
Ducks Unlimited
Sierra Club
Delaware Wild Lands, Inc.
Delaware Natural History Society
Delaware Turf Grass Association
Delaware Wildlife Federation
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TRAINING FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL
The University of Delaware, Newark is the primary agricultural
training center in the state, insect, disease and weed control re-
commendations are published annually in bulletins, leaflets and fact
sheets.
Pesticide Training
The Cooperative Extension Service is the primary source of pesticide
training in the state. Some of the short courses, seminars and meeting
sponsored by the Delaware Cooperative Extension Service are as follows:
Delaware Pest Control. This annual 2-day short course is conducted
for the pest control industry.
Delaware Nursery and Landscape Short Course. This 1-day annual
short course is well attended by the nursery and landscape profession.
Economic Entomology Short Course. This 10 week, one night per
week course was presented in 1971. There were 35 students who success-
fully completed the course.
Potato Growers Meeting - one-day session held annually.
Pea and Lima Green Growers Meeting - one-day session held annually.
Tree Fruit Growers Meeting - one-day session held annually.
No-Till Corn Growers Meeting - one-day session held annually.
Soy Bean Growers Meeting - one-day session held annually.
Mosquito Control Short Course - This 2-day training is conducted
annually for new employees of the Mosquito Control Section, Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It also serves as
a refresher course for regular employees.
Weed Control - The staff of the Department of Highways and
Transportation conduct training for their employees that handle pesticides
(herbicides, growth inhibitors and soil sterilants). Each year four
2-hour training sessions are offered on the safe handling and proper
application of pesticides for the control of weeds and grasses on the
highway right-of-ways.
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PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM
Public education is conducted on a continuing basis. The
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Service is actively
engaged in preparing press releases for newspaper, radio and television.
A weekly newsletter, About Insects and Diseases, is prepared and
distributed state-wide.
A monthly newsletter - Pesticides Briefs - is prepared and
distributed state-wide.
Mimeorgaph news articles are prepared on newsworthy items and
received wide distribution in Delaware and adjoining states.
Information leaflets are prepared periodically and on a continu-
ing basis.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PESTICIDE PROFILE
I. ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS REGION III MARYLAND
Maryland stretches from the Atlantic Ocean north and west
into the Allegany Mountains with two major interruptions, the
Chesapeake Bay and the Baltimore Washington megalopolis. Both
of these contribute significantly to the State's economy. The
Bay separates the low coastal plain of the Eastern Shore from the
rest of the State and provides both commercial and sport fishing.
Also, it provides entrance to the port of Baltimore which handles
some $3,371,419,000 in imports and exports each year.
About 44% of the land area is in farms. Much of the farming
land is fertile, although not extensive. The Eastern Shore has
the most extensive farming acreage with somewhat smaller acreages
of farm land concentrated in Southern Maryland, the Central Mary-
land Plateau and in Western Maryland.
The State's largest cash crops in decending order of importance
are; corn for grain, hay, tobacco, corn for silage, wheat, barley,
apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, snap beans and watermelons.
Income from animals far exceeds the value of cash crops with
dairy production and commercial broilers each contributing 25% or
more of the State's agricultural income.
Beef cattle and hogs also contribute sufficiently to the agri-
cultural economy of the State.
Approximately 44% of the land area is covered with forest.
About 35% of the timber that is cut is soft wood, primarily Loblolly
Pine on the lower Eastern Shore.
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I. A. 1972 STATISTICS
Number of Farms 17,181
Land Acreage in Farms 2,803,442
Harvested Acreage of Principal Crops 1,477,000
Average Size Per Farm: 163
MAJOR CROPS
Corn (for grain)
Corn (for silage)
Wheat
Oats
Barley
Rye
Soybeans
Potatoes (Irish)
Potatoes (Sweet)
Tobacco
Hay (All)
Vegetables (All)
Nursery Crops
(472 Nurseries)
ROAD MILEAGE (1970)
ACRES
500,000
93,000
116,000
26,000
96,000
12,000
275,000
2,000
2,000
24,000
256,000
55,000
8,395
LIVESTOCK
Cattle & Calves
Hogs & Pigs
Sheep & Lambs
Broilers
COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK
Beef
Milk
Hogs & Pigs
Sheep & Lambs
NUMBER
412,000
225,000
13,000
180,000,000
FARMS
7.985
3,940
3,326
667
MILES POPULATION (1970)
Interstate
Other Primary
Secondary
Total 3,922,399
Urban 76.6%
Rural 23.4%
358
2,026
3,077
SOURCE: Raymond Norman and Philip Doctor, Statisticians, Maryland
Crop Reporting Service, 1973 WORLD ALMANAC and Maryland
Department of Agriculture.
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II. PESTICIDE PROGRAMS
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is responsible for
enforcing the Pesticide Registration and Application Laws of
Maryland. The newly formed Department replaces the former
Maryland State Board of Agriculture and is headed by a Cabinet
Level Secretary, Young D. Hance, with John T. Cecil as the
Deputy Secretary.
The programs of the Department are carried out by its four
Divisions.
The Division of Inspection and Regulation, George E.
Lechlider, Director, is reponsible for the Pesticide Registration
Law. Provisions of this law are carried out by the State Chemist,
Mr. David Clarke.
The Division of Plant Industries, Ronald L. Johnson, Director,
is responsible for enforcement of the Pesticide Applicators Law.
The provisions of this law are carried out through the Office of
the Chief, Pest Management Section, Dr. R. M. Altman, by the
Supervisor of the Pesticide Applicators Law, David Shriver.
Other Divisions of the Department are - the Division of
Marketing, Richard P. Parsons, Director and the Division of Animal
Industries, Dr. T. A. Ladson, Acting Director.
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III. LEGISLATION
A. Pesticide Laws
1. Maryland Pesticide Registration and Labeling Law (Title 5,
Sections 101-114 of the Agricultural Article, Annotated
Code of Maryland, 1973 volume)
THE LAW:
a. Allows the State Chemist to make certain changes in the
labeling of products during the registration period.
b. Requires the following procedures for registering
pesticides:
(1) renewal on or before January 1
(2) new pesticides must be registered before
distribution or sale
(3) a separate application for each person whose name
will appear on the label, if other than registrant
c. Sets the registration fee at $15.00 for each product
registered and imposes a terminal registration fee of $15.00
for each discontinued item for a period of two years. A
penalty of 10% per month (not to exceed $15.00) is imposed
for late renewal of registration.
d. Provides for a notice, hearing and judicial review when
registration is refused, suspended or cancelled.
3. Authorizes the State Chemist to remove from sale any
product which is adulterated, misbranded, or has been found
to contaminate the environment as judged by Federal or State
authorities.
f. Authorizes the State Chemist to enter into agreements
and cooperate with any agency of the United States, and with
the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials, Inc.
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Administration of the Law includes:
a. State registration of pesticides. In 1973 there were
approximately 4800 pesticides registered by 650 registrants.
Maryland has 620 federal registrants who have 4750 federally
registered products.
b. Pesticide inspection is done by the Office of Field
Inspection, Maryland Department of Agriculture. This force
consists of 10 inspectors who take pesticide samples in
conjunction with their other duties. About 10-15 percent of
their time is spent on pesticides. Analyses are run on
samples pesticides by the State Chemist at the University
of Maryland, College Park Laboratory. This group also
monitors pesticide residues in food.
c. Pesticide labels are reviewed by the Office of the State
Chemist, Maryland Department of Agriculture, College Park.
2. Maryland Pesticide Applicators Law
Sections 5-201 through 5-211 of the Agriculture Article,
Annotated Code of Maryland, (1973 volume as amended).
The Law:
a. Requires licensing of custom application businesses,
agricultural pest control consultants and structural pest
control businessess.
b. Establishes qualifications for licensing of businesses
and certification of applicators.
c. Gives the Department authority to:
(1) issue regulations
(2) enforce the law and its regulations
(3) delegate duties (not specified in the Law but
may employ inspectors for enforcement of the Law)
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(4) restrict usage
(5) inspect property and equipment
(6) require records of pesticide use
(7) cooperate with others
(8) publish information
(9) conduct courses
(10) regulate storage, transportation, or disposal of
pesticides
d. Establish penalties. Violation of the Law or Regulations
constitutes a misdemeanor subject to a fine not to exceed
$1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 60 days, or both
fine and imprisonment.
3. Regulations Pertaining to the Pesticide Applicators Law
(The Maryland Department of Agriculture promulgates the
following regulations relating to pesticide usage)
A. General Regulations
a. All pesticides used or applied or recommended for
use in Maryland must be registered with the State
Department of Agriculture in accordance with the Mary-
land Pesticide Law of 1958.
b. All pesticides are to be applied in strict accordance
with manufacturers' current label directions and in
accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the State
Department of Agriculture.
B. Qualifications for Licensing
a. Every person or firm desiring a custom applicator
license, pest control business license or a pest control
consultant license shall make written application to the
Department.
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b. Every person applying for a custom applicator license,
pest control business license or a pest control consultant
license shall demonstrate competence to safely use pesti-
cides in Maryland by successfully passing a written ex-
amination prepared and administered by the Department.
c. Examinations may be required each year.
d. License fee is $30.00 and covers a one-year period.
e. Aerial applicators must have their aircraft and
pilots licensed and registered with the FAA and State
Aviation Administration at the time of application for
a license.
f. Each applicant for licensing shall provide proof of
minimum financial responsibility through either insurance
or bond.
C. Revocation or Suspension of License or Permit
a. The license or permit may be revoked or suspended
for any of 10 acts listed in the Regulations.
D. Reporting of Pesticide Use
a. Records of all applications of pesticides by licensees
and permittees must be recorded and held for a period of
two years and be available to the Department on request
(information required listed in Regulations).
E. Education The Department may use such means as it deems
necessary to further educate persons holding or applying
for a license or permit.
F. Re-use of Pesticide Containers No pesticide containers
shall be used for any purpose other than containing the
originally labeled product.
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G. Protection of Persons Applying or Otherwise Handling
Pesticides
a. Licensees and permittees are responsible for
acquainting persons working under his supervision of
the hazards involved in handling pesticides and of the
proper steps to avoid such hazards.
b. Licensees and permittees are required to furnish
proper safety equipment for all employees.
H. Restricted Pesticides
a. The following pesticides are prohibited when
alternatives are available:
(1) Aldrin (6) Dieldrin
(2) BHC (7) Endrin
(3) Chlordane (8) Lindane
(4) DDT (9) Heptachlor
(5) ODD (TDK)
b. The following pesticides are prohibited from home
and garden use but may be applied by the holder of a
"restricted use permit":
(1) Methyl parathion (4) Sodium arsenite
(2) Parathion (5) Compound 1080
(3) Phosdrin (6) TEPP
c. The phenoxy herbicides and other growth regulators
may not be applied by aerial application except by
"restircted use permit".
I. Permits
a. Restricted use permits and emergency permits:
(1) "Restricted use permits" may be issued at the
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discretion of the Department and are valid for the
time period specified on the permit or not more than
one calendar year.
(2) Dealers must obtain "restricted sale permits" to
sell restricted pesticides.
(3) Dealers must keep records of sales of "restricted
pesticides".
(4) "Emergency Permits" may be issued upon recommendation
of the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene when public
health is endangered or when public welfare is endangered.
b. Public agency permits:
(1) May be issued to public agencies and bodies politic
in Maryland that desire to apply pesticides.
J. Administration
a. This law is administered by the Secretary, Department
of Agriculture.
(1) During 1973, 91 custom (agricultural) applicators,
138 public agencies and 201 pest control businessess
were licensed. In addition, 403 pest control operators
were certified as competent in one or more categories
and 1,260 sales and/or service employees of licensed
pest control businesses were registered by the Department.
(2) During 1973, a total of 581 dealer permits and
1,240 purchase and use permits were issued for selling
and using restricted pesticides.
IV. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
See Fact Sheet 215 attached.
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Disposal of Pesticides and Containers by
Large Scale Applicators and Others
Careful disposal of unused pesticides and pesticide containers is important. These instruc-
tions are specifically intended for the disposal of large quantities (over 1 pound or 1 gallon) of
pesticides and their containers. Good business practices dictate purchasing pesticides only in
quantities which will not create a disposal problem. The word pesticides, as used in this publi-
cation, includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and nematicides.
Disposal of Unused Pesticide
Concentrates
DO
Limit your inventory of unused concentrated pes-
ticides so that you have a complete inventory turn
over within two years.
Store materials in their original containers in a
locked, safe storage area. Check containers periodi-
cally to insure against breakage or leakage.
Use pesticides properly. If surpluses accumulate,
attempt to exchange them with another applicator
for pesticides you need or return unopened saleable
packages to the distributor or dealer.
Dilute the pesticide with an appropriate liquid
and apply uniformly at recommended rates to a
non-target area (owned or rented by the applicator).
Here the pesticide will be detoxified by sunlight and
by soil organisms.
DO NOT
Do not dispose of large (over 1 pound or 1 gallon)
amounts of pesticides in landfills, dumps or directly
on the ground surface because of possible pollution.
Disposal of Unused Diluted
Pesticides
DO
Take particular care in preparing your last tank
of spray mixture to be used for each job. Calculate
as accurately as possible the amount required to
complete the job. Avoid having leftover spray
mixes as they are generally ineffective if stored.
Also it is illegal to reapply to a crop which has
already been treated at the recommended rate.
Apply unused diluted pesticides at recommended
rates to a non-target area where humans, wildlife
and pets will not be harmed.
DO NOT
Do not dump leftover pesticides in one spot.
Do not dump onto the grounds of farmsteads or
work areas where humans or animals may contact
it.
Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Ecoromics, Extension Service, University of Maryland and United States Department
of Agriculture Cooperating. Robert E. Wagner. Director Distributed in Furtherance of Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity institution.
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Disposal of Empty Containers
iTor all empty containers except 30 and 55 gallon
drums)
DO
When empty, rinse containers which held liquids
several times with water or another suitable diluent,
and use rinse for dilution of spray mixture.
When empty, flatten dry containers to facilitate
handling, temporary storage and disposal.
Hold empty containers, prior to proper disposal,
in a secure area where children or animals will not
come into contact with them, and where any drain-
age or particles from emptied containers will not be
a hazard.
DO NOT
Do not reuse containers for any purpose unless
reprocessed (detoxified) by a commercial processor
or as directed on the label.
Do not burn containers unless burning is done in
a high temperature incinerator (1800 F).
(Specifically for glass, light metal, plastic, paper
or other single trip containers).
DO
Thoroughly empty and/or rinse pesticide con-
tainers then, break, flatten or perforate containers.
Dispose of them through normal trash collection or
bury them in an isolated area at least 500 feet from
any well or surface water such as lakes, ponds,
streams, etc.
DO NOT
Do not reuse for any purpose.
(Specifically for 30 gallon or largerheavy metal,
heavy plastic, etc.)
DO
When thoroughly emptied and rinsed, return to a
commercial reconditioning processor.
DO NOT
Do not reuse any pesticide container for any pur-
pose.
Disposal of Waste and Wash
from Clean-up
DO
Make every effort to clean all equipment on the
site where you applied the pesticide and dispose of
clean-up wastes within the target area.
Construct a securely fenced area on the farmstead,
or at the central operations area used by other ap-
plicators, specifically for the purpose of cleaning
application equipment. One suitable method is to
excavate an area of sufficient size to accommodate
the amount of waste involved (for example 12 ft. by
12 ft. to a depth of about 1 ft.). Fill this excavation
with crushed rock of approximately 1 inch size.
Wash solutions from equipment can be drained
directly into this area with little potential human or
animal contact. Locate this away from surface water
drainage.
Use the same precautions in clean-up operations
as in handling and applying the pesticide.
GRAVEL
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1 FOOT
DO NOT
Do not clean equipment in areas where residue
from clean-up can contaminate or harm persons or
animals using the area for other purposes.
Do not clean equipment or discard clean-up
wastes in areas where contamination of wells,
ponds, streams, or other ground or surface water
may occur.
For further information on pesticide disposal, con-
tact your county Extension office (listed under
county government in your phone directory) or the
Pesticide Disposal Clearinghouse, Department of
Entomology, University of Maryland.
Published m cooperation with the Maryland State Board of Agriculture's Pesticide Advisory Board. Original guidelines were prepared by the Ad-
visory Board's Pesticide Disposal Task Force composed of representatives from the University of Maryland's Cooperative Extension Service, State
Board of Agriculture Programs, Agricultural Experiment Station and Natural Resources Institute, State Department of Natural Resources; State
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, and pesticide manufacturers and distributors
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V. EXTENSION SERVICE
A. Training
1. Pesticide Applicators Certification and Training
The Maryland Pesticide Applicators Law requires
licensing of custom applicators and pest control
consultants. Training is provided primarily by
the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Service. Seminars and conferences are held
periodically at the University and at various
locations throughout the State. Some examples
of training are as follows:
1974 Maryland Agricultural Pesticide Conferences
Sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension
Service and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
February 19, Waldorf, Maryland
February 7-8, Delmar, Maryland
January 28-29, Frederick, Maryland
VI. See attached list of Agricultural Organizations Directory.
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MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY
JUNE, 1974
GENERAL
AGWAY, INC.
Enos B. Heisey
Manager, Community Relations
Box 1333, Syracuse, New York 13201
CENTRAL MARYLAND FARM EQUIPMENT DEALERS
Edward Price - President ASSOC.
Vernon Stup Co.
Rt. #2
Frederick, Maryland 21701
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ALUMNI CHAPTER
J. Grafton Osborn, President
626 West Belair Avenue
Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
CHOPTANK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
0. 0. Stivers
Director, Public Relations & Member Ser.
Box 430, Denton, Maryland 21629
MAR-DEL-VA FARM EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION
Millard Eyler, Exec. Sec.
Winchester, Virginia 22601
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
Franklin Burris, EXRC. Sec.
Parole Plaza Office Building
Parole Plaza Shopping Center
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
MARYLAND ASSOC. OF COUNTY AGRIC. AGENTS
Martin R. Jones, President
Box 218
White Plains, Maryland 20695
MARYLAND CHAPTER, FARM & LAND BROKERS
Jack Reedy - President
Mann-Reedy Realty
35 N. Main St.
Hampstead, Maryland 21074
MARYLAND COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES
Jarr.es S. Roser - President
Southern States Cooperative Inc.
P. 0. Box 1436
Baltimore, Maryland 21203
MARYLAND ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL
Larry E. Stewart, Sec. - Treas.
Agricultural Engineering
Shriver Lab, University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL SAFETY & HEALTH
Dr. W. L. Harris-President FEDERATION
Agricultural Engineering
Shriver Lab., University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
MARYLAND FARM BUREAU
Jack Matthews, Exec. Sec.
Box 337, Randallstown, Maryland 21133
MARYLAND PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Bernard Kraschick
Insect Control & Research Inc.
1330 Dillon Heights Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
MARYLAND STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Mr. Harry A. Mallow
Rt. #1, Box 449
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Young D. Hance, Secretary of Agriculture
Parole Plaza Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
MARYLAND STATE FAIR BOARD
R. Nelson Phelps, Exec. Sec.
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timoniura, Maryland 21093
MARYLAND STATE FAIR & AGRICULTURAL SOCIET"
John D. Worthington III, President INC
P. 0. Box 189
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
MARYLAND STATE GRANGE
William Burral - Master
Rt. # 1
Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
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june, 1974 - Page Two
GENERAL
MARYLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Arthur H. Peck, President
Westminster, Maryland 21157
MARYLAND VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS
Mr. Robert Saville, President ASSOC.
Flintstone High School
Flints tone, Maryland 21530
SOUTHERN MARYLAND ELECTRIC COOP., INC.
Forrest Coakley, Manager
Hughesville, Maryland 20637
SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE
Paul Mullinix, Director, Community Ser.
Box 1656, Richmond, Virginia 23213
AGRONOMY
DELAWARE-MARYLAND PLANT FOOD ASSOC., INC.
Frank Reed, President
Milford Fertilizer Co.
Box 243
Milford, Delaware 19963
DELMARVA FERTILIZER ASSOCIATION
Frank L. Reed, Jr., President
Milford Fertilizer Co.
N. E. Front Street
Milford, Delaware 19963
MARYLAND ASSOC. OF SOIL CONSERVATION DISTS.
Fred H. Lieske, President
Route 1, Rising Sun, Maryland 21911
MARYLAND CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
William H. Eberspocker, President
Rt. 2
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
MARYLAND TOBACCO GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Jack Cross, General Manager
P. 0. Box 48
Cheltenham, Maryland 20623
MARYLAND TOBACCO IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION,
Edward T. Gieske, President INC.
Gieskf fx Nie^.an
P 0 Br.x 128
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20870
MARYLAND TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION, INC.
G. Lawrence Moore
Rt. 2
Woodbine, Maryland 21797
MARYLAND TURFGRASS COUNCIL
Angelo Cammorota, President
13520 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
MID-ATLANTIC GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS'
J. Paul Barefoot ASSOC.
M.S. Soldiers & Airmens Home
3700 N. Capital St.
Washington, D.C. 20317
MID-ATLANTIC SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION
Hilyard Simpkins, President
Mid States Seeds
New Jersey Crop Improvement Coop. Assoc.
Allentown, New Jersey 08501
STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Arnold Hawkins, Exec. Sec.
Parole Plaza Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
STATES TOBACCO AUTHORITY
John Schillinger, Chairman
Box 263, Severn, Maryland 21144
TRI-COUNTY FIELD CROP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Charles Lyons Jr., President
Rt. 3, Box 368
Easton, Maryland 21607
UPPER EASTERN SHORE CROPS ADVISORY COUNCIL
C. Breck Debnarn, Chairman
Pond View Farm, RFD 2
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
WEED ADVISORY COMMISSION
Allen Stradley, Chairman
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
DAIRY
CAPITAL MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
William Kaiser, General Manager
8920 Whiskey Lottorn Road
Laurel, Maryland 20810
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June, 1974 - Page Three
(DAIRY CONTINUED)
DAIRY COUNCIL OF THE GREATER METROPOLITAN
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Miss Jeanne Clarke, Exec. Dir.
1511 K. Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
DAIRY COUNCIL OF THE UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY
Mrs. Andra Smith-Jones Garbutt, Exec. Dir.
6600 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
INTER-STATE MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
1225 Industrial Highway
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
J. E. Honan, Manager
MARYLAND ARTIFICIAL BREEDING ASSOC.
Seth K. Schnebley, President
RFD 1, Clear Springs, Maryland 21722
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE GUERNSEY BREEDERS,
Seth K. Schnebley, President ASSOC.
RFD 1, Clear Springs, Maryland 21722
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS, INC.
Pv. L. Strock, Business Manager
1717 Gwynn Oak Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21207
MARYLAND DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION, INC.
Mr. Jerry Sargent Jr.
15711 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring , Maryland 20904
MARYLAND DAIRY HERD IMPROVEMENT CROP.
Mehrl Simpson, President
RFD 1, Box 168
Trappe, Maryland 21673
MARYLAND DAIRY SHRINE
John Stiles, President
RFD, Westminster, Maryland 21157
MARYIAND-DELAWARE AYRSHIRE BREEDERS
Ralph W. Shank, President ASSOC.
RFD 3, Box 326
HaS^rstown, Maryland 21740
MAPo'LAND-DEIAWARE BROWN SWISS ASSOC.
Har.iUl Long, President
RFfj 2, Box 335, Thurmont, Maryland 21788
MARYLAND HOLSTEIN & FRIESIAN ASSOC.
Jack King, President
Rt. 1, Box 56
Church Hill, Maryland 21623
MARYLAND JERSEY CATTLE CLUB
J. Wilfred Runkles, President
Monrovia, Maryland 21770
MARYLAND MASTITIS COUNCIL
Dr. Richard Tracey, President
Parkton, Maryland 21120
MARYLAND & VIRGINIA MILK PRODUCERS COOP.
J. E. Click, Manager INC
Box 9154, Rosslyn Station
Arlington, Virginia 22209
PENN-MAR-VA DAIRYMEN'S COOPERATIVE
FEDERATION, INC.
Walter A. Martz, President
1717 Gwynn Oak Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21207
PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE ASSOCIATION
J. Homer Remsberg, President
RFD 2, Middletown, Maryland 21769
QUEEN CITY COOPERATIVE DAIRY
Joseph Cotter, Manager
310 S. Mechanics Street
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
UPPER CHESAPEAKE INDEPENDENT MILK
PRODUCERS COOP.
D. L. Gibson, Sec.-Treasurer
Rising Sun, Maryland 21911
HORTICULTURE
ALLIED FLORISTS ASSOCIATION OF
GREATER WASHINGTON, INC.
Mrs. Dorothy Friedenberg, Exec. Sec.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 520
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
William G. Swain, President
1750 Old Meadow Rd.
McLean, Virginia 22101
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS (POTOMAC CHAPTER)
Darwina L. Neal, President
National Park Service
1100 Ohio Dr., S. W.
Washington, D.C. 20242
BALTIMORE ALLIED FLORISTS
Mrs. Billie Shaner, Exec. Dir.
209 E. Lake Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
CHOPTANK VEGETABLE IMPROVEMENT
Dave Scott, President COUNCIL
Main Street
Hurlock, Maryland 21643
MARYLAND APPLE COMMISSION
William C. Main, Chairman
Route 3, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
MARYLAND ARBORIST ASSOCIATION
David Ruhl, Secretary
Wye Tree Experts
Wye Mills, Maryland 21679
MARYLAND ASSOC. OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
William Kirwin, President
Smith/Kirwin Inc.
S.K.T. Suite 504
Merkantile Bldg.
Towson, Maryland 21204
MARYLAND CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS
Marshall Stacy, President
5707 Margrave Merns
Columbia, Maryland 21045
MARYLAND FLOWER GROWERS, INC.
Dave Jenkins, President
3601 Mitchellville Rd.
HLtchellville, Maryland 20716
MARYLAND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOC.
Harry Charles, President
Stoaneybrook Landscape Company
11301 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
MARYLAND NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION
J. Benjamin Williams, President
2800 Elnora Street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Harry Black, President
Thurmont, Maryland 21788
MARYLAND VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Harry Groton, President
East New Market, Maryland 21631
MID-ATLANTIC FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOC., INC.
C. W. Mowbray
Exec. Vice President and Secretary
Box 1390, Easton, Maryland 21601
PENINSULA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Curtis vjones Jr. , President
Franktown, Virginia 23354
MARYLAND WATERMELON ASSOCIATION
Wallace Luffman
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
LIVESTOCK
BLUE RIDGE ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
Lenora Davis, Secretary
RFD 1, Box 64
Woodstock, Maryland 21163
CLOVERLEAF STANDARD BREED OWNERS ASSOC,
(Maryland, Delaware, Virginia)
Ray Lunceford, Exec. Sec.
225 S. State Street
Dover, Delaware 19901
EASTERN NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW, INC.
Joseph A. Lochte, President
V. P. for Beef, Schluderberg-Kurdle Co.
3800 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
MARYLAND ANGUS ASSOCIATION, INC.
William L King, President
Irvington Farms
1 N. Summit Ave.
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20760
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June, 1974 - Page Five
(LIVESTOCK CONTINUED)
MARYLAND CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC.
W. Drew Stabler, President
Pleasant Valley Farm, RFD 2
Gaitbersburg, Maryland 20760
MARYLAND SIMMENTAL BREEDERS ASSOC.
N. B. Merymen, President
Hayfields Farm
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
MARYLAND POLLED HEREFORD BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION INC.
Fred J. Archibald, President
Armadale Farms
Rt. 1, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
MARYLAND HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Snowden Carter, General Manager
Box 4, Timonium, Maryland 21093
MARYLAND PONY BREEDERS, INC.
Mrs. Robert M. Shirley, Sec.
Route 1, Box 52A
New Windsor, Maryland 21776
MARYLAND PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Franklin Feeser, President
Taneytown, Maryland 21787
MARYIAND SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Emory Leffel, President
Animal Science Center
University of Maryland
College. Park, Maryland 20742
MARYLAND SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION, INC.
T. Courtenay Jenkins, Jr., President
Garrison Forest Road
Owin-s Mills, Maryland 21117
MARYLAND STANDARD BRED BREEDERS ASSOC.
Herbert B. Chase, President
Box S7B, Church Hill, Maryland 21623'
M\RYTAN"0 SHIRE ASSOCIATES
Norbr^rL L. Behrendt, Secretary
Lindon Farm.
11720 Clarksville Pike
HJKM.-'nd, Maryland 20777
MARYLAND QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION
Dr. Jim Morgan, President
Box 211, Benett Rd.
Sykesville, Maryland 21784
PENINSULA ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
Mrs. John H. Ferguson, President
St. Micheals, Maryland 21663
POTOMAC MORGAN HORSE CLUB, INC.
Mrs. Jan Offutt, President
Box 1132
Frederick, Maryland 21701
MARKETING
CENTRAL MARYLAND FEED DEALERS ASSOC.
Earl Duncan, President
S. States Frederick Cooperative
E. South Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
EASTERN SHORE GRAIN & FEED DEALERS ASSOC
James L. Crothers
Crothers Brothers Grain
Middletown, Delaware 19709
EASTERN SHORE VEGETABLE GROWERS COOP.
Ross Mclntyre, President
Mt. Vernon, Maryland 21853
MARYLAND CERTIFIED FARMERS ROADSIDE MARK
Harry Black, President ASSO'
Catoe tin Mountain Orchards
Thurmont, Maryland 21788
MARYLAND FROZEN FOOD LOCKER ASSOCIATION
William E. Wagner, Jr., President
Mt. Airy Locker Company
Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
MARYLAND SWEET POTATO ASSOCIATION
Wallace Luffman, President
Route 4, Salisbury, Maryland 21801
WICOMICO FARMERS COOPERATIVE AUCTION
Willanl Oakley, President
Box 863, Salisbury, Maryland 21801
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VII. PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH PESTICIDE LAWS AND PROGRAMS
Young D. Hance, Secretary
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Parole Plaza Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 301-267-1161
Ronald L. Johnson, Director
Division of Plant Industries
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Parole Plaza Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 301-267-1325
Robert M. Altman, State Entomologist
and Chief, Pest Management Section
Division of Plant Industries
Maryland Department of Agriculture
College Park, Maryland 20742 301-454-4635
David Shriver, Supervisor, Pesticide
Regulations, Pest Management Section
Division of Plant Industries
Maryland Department of Agriculture
College Park, Maryland 20742 301-454-4635
Charles W. Puffinberger, Assistant
Supervisor, Pesticide Regulations
Pest Management Section, Division
of Plant Industries
Maryland Department of Agriculture
College Park, Maryland 20742 301-454-4635
George E. Lechlider, Director
Division of Inspection and Regulations
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Parole Plaza Office Building
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 301-267-1330
David Clarke, State Chemist
Division of Inspection and Regulations
Maryland Department of Agriculture
College Park, Maryland 20742 301-454-2721
VIII. Addendum: 1973 Pesticide Regulation Annual Report -
January 1, 1973 - December 31, 1973
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1973 ANNUAL REPORT
PESTICIDE REGULATION'
JANUARY 1, 1973 - DECEMBER 31, 1973
INTRODUCTION
During 1973, the major thrust of the Pesticide Applicators Law was the
implementation of Regulations governing the control and licensing of structural
pest control businesses operating in the State of Maryland. Most businesses
were licensed and operating in accordance with the Law and Regulations by the
end of 1973.
A new position, Assistant Supervisor, was approved in the Pesticide
Regulation Program and the position was filled in December. Also, an additional
secretarial position was approved and filled in August.
Few Federal and State actions were taken during 1973 which drastically
affected the use of pesticides in Maryland. However, considerable time was
devoted to deliberating the potential requirements of the Maryland Department
of Agriculture for the implementation of the Federal Environmental Pesticide
Control Act (FEPCA) which becomes effective in 1976. It appears that the
Maryland Department of Agriculture will be responsible for its implementation
in Maryland with regard to certification of pesticide applicators and
classification of pesticides. The Federal classification of pesticides will
result in a large number of them being classified for "restricted use" only.
Additionally, only certified applicators will be allowed to purchase and use
the restricted pesticides. This will affect an estimated 17,000 farmers in
Maryland and probably will result in the need for the Department to certify
approximately 12,000 of them.
It is felt that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) as amended, or FEPCA, will strengthen the Maryland Pesticide Applicators
Law but will place an increased administrative and training requirement on the
Department. It is hoped that all pesticide applicators in Maryland will be
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fully certified before implementation of the Federal Environmental Pesticide
Control Act in 1976.
CUSTOM APPLICATORS
During 1973, ninety-one (91) businesses and designated individuals were
issued a custom applicators license (Table 1). This was the first year that
there was not an increase in the number of licensed custom applicators since
they were first required to become licensed in 1970.
There were a few individuals that did not renew their license for 1973.
However, the number of licenses issued remained constant as the same number
that did not renew their license became licensed for the first time. No
finite conclusion will be made regarding this fact at the present time except
to state that it is felt when sufficient enforcement occurs and an increased
number of inspections are made, there will be a rapid increase in the number
of licensed custom applicators.
The majority of the custom applicators renewed their licenses by fulfilling
the requirement of mandatory attendance at one of the three Department sponsored
short courses offered at Frederick, Salisbury, or Waldorf. These were two-day
courses except for Waldorf which was one day in length. Attendance at the three
sessions was exceptionally large.
PEST CONTROL CONSULTANTS
The first and only pest control consultant license was granted this year.
A pest control consultant is defined as "any person who, for a fee offers or
supplies technical advice or supervision, or recommends the use of specific
pesticides, for the purpose of controlling pests in any waters, lands, plants,
farm structures or animals". To date, three additional applications for a
pest control consultant license have been requested. Undoubtedly, there will
be an increased number of requests for these as pesticide application becomes
nore complex. Much consulting of this type also is being performed by various
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agencies - farm cooperatives, pesticide dealers, Extension Service, etc.-
but because they do not charge a fee for this service, they are not subject
to licensing requirements.
PUBLIC AGENCY PERMITS
In 1973, 138 public agency permits were issued. These permits were
issued to individuals to apply pesticides while employed by State, county,
or municipal governments. The number of permits issued in 1973 was 13 less
than issued in 1972. A possible explanation of the reduction could be the
gradual shift of these agencies toward availing themselves of commercial
pest control services.
Short courses were held at regional levels for all State, county, and
municipal Mosquito Control personnel applying for a permit. The Maryland
Department of Agriculture personnel participated in the Maryland Department
of Natural Resources training course for State Forest and Park personnel
seeking a public agency permit.
PEST CONTROL OPERATORS
The Regulations governing the control and licensing of pest control
operators in the State of Maryland became effective July 1, 1973. Under
these Regulations all businesses performing commercial pest control operations
in the State were required to become licensed. Two-hundred-one (201) businesses
became licensed during 1973. In order for a business to be licensed the
Regulations required that an individual employed by the business be certified
in the pest control categories in which the business operated. A "grandfather
clause" in the Regulations stated that any individual who had three years
of satisfactory experience in pest control acceptable to the Department, and
had applied to the Department prior to January 1, 1973, would be exempt from
examination. A total of 349 individuals took advantage of the "clause" (Table 2)
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Those individuals who did not qualify for the exemption were required to
pass an examination in those categories in which they sought certification.
By the end of the year, 88 individuals had taken one or more categorial
examinations for certification. The individual, in order to become
certified in a category, was required to obtain a passing score of 70
ofik
percent,a minimum experience requirement of two years, and show proof of
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minimum financial responsibility as required by the Regulations.
Several individuals who did not receive a passing score on the first
examination took it again in an attempt to successfully obtain the required
score. Some were required to take an examination 3 or 4 times before passing.
The examinations were given six times during 1973. They were administered
by the Department of Agriculture staff. The categories of pest control
outlined in the Regulations are General, Termite, Bird, Fumigation, Lawn or
Ornamental, Rodent, and V.'eeds. In the General, Termite and Lawn or Ornamental
categories a practical examination also was required to indicate the ability
of the applicant to identify pest specimens and their damage. As a result
of conflicting State laws concerning bird control, 'no certification by
examination was issued in this category. Attempts are being made in cooperation
with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of
the Interior to reconcile these laws. In addition, these two agencies have
suggested a program for training selected certified pest control operators
in nuisance animal control, including bird control.
The third regulated group in the pest control industry are the sales/
service employees of licensed businesses. The Regulations require that
these persons be registered with the Department. By the end of the year,
1,260 individuals had been registered.
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An Environmental Protection Agency training contract was granted to
the Department in 1973 to be implemented in 1974. The contract awarded the
Department $5,300.00 to conduct a course for selected pest control operators.
This course will help those individuals selected to become certified as a
result of the technical knowledge received. Examinations for categorical
certification are included in the curriculum.
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES
The Regulations of the Pesticide Applicators Law restrict the use of
fifteen specific pesticides plus the aerial application of all phenoxy herbicides
and growth regulators. Permits are required of individuals to either sell or
purchase and use any of the fifteen restricted materials. A restricted use
permit is also required of aerial applicators prior to the application of the
phenoxy herbicides and growth regulators. During 1973, dealers were issued
581 permits to sell a restricted pesticide (Table 3). Field inspectors who
inspect retail outlets reported 42 violations. Some clarification needs to
be made regarding the responsibility of the inspectors to be able to take
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more authoritive action when these violations are found. Generally, dealers
were aware of the requirements of the Pesticide Applicators Law and each
year fewer violations are to be expected.
A summary of the number of dealer permits issued for the sale of each
restricted pesticide is shown in Table 3. Chlordane was the most frequently
requested restricted pesticide sold in Maryland with lindane being the second
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most often requested. Permits for the sale of 350,984 pounds and 88,854
gallons of all the restricted pesticides were issued during 1973.
Permits also are required of individuals who wish to purchase and use
restricted pesticides. During 1973, 1,240 permits were issued (Table 4).
This represented an 11% decrease from the number of permits issued in 1972.
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Actual numbers of pemits are not a good basis to determine quantities used
since there is no good way to determine surpluses at the end of the year. In
addition, it would appear that fewer permits will be processed because the
dealers and users are: (1) estimating annual needs more accurately, eliminating
the need for subsequent permit requests, and (2) dealers are selling and
applicators are using more non-restricted pesticides, again resulting in
the need for fewer permits.
Table 4 represents the number of use permits issued for each restricted
pesticide and an estimate of the total quantity requested for use. A total
of 1,240 permits were issued for the purchase and use of 225,035-pounds
and 152,245 gallons of 13 of the 15 restricted pesticides. Of this total,
aldrin represented 64.8 percent of the total poundage and 21 percent of the
total gallonage of all the restricted pesticides used. Chlordane was the
second most widely used in regard to quantity but was the restricted pesticide
most often requested for use. This is the first year that chlordane was
not the restricted pesticide used in the largest quantity. The quantity of
restricted chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides used comprised more than 99%
of the total restricted pesticides used during 1973. However, no use permit
was issued for DDT, ODD, TEPP or for the aerial application of the phenoxy
herbicides or growth regulators.
A special exception to the Regulations was granted in 1975. A restricted use
permit was not required of growers using lindane as a seed treatment for corn
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TABLE!. LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED 1970-1973 UNDER THE MARYLAND
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS LAW
Custom Applicator Licenses
Public Agency Permits
Restricted Use Permits - Dealer
Restricted Use Permits - User
Total Restricted Use Permits
1970
59
85
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1971
87
108
972
1,570
2,542
1972
91
151
625
1,394
2,019
1975
91
138
581
1,240
1,821
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PENNSYLVANIA
PESTICIDE LAW
Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973
The stated purpose of the "Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of
1973" is to regulate the labeling, distribution, storage, transporta-
tion, use, application, and disposal of pesticides. It repeals the
existing economic poison law and incorporates its features into the
new law, together with most standard provisions of a use and application
law.
The effective date of the act is "six months after the approval
of the State plan by the Administrator (EPA) ... under Section 4 (b)
(FIFRA) ..." [Note" "Section 34 of the Act authorizes the Secretary
of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements in order to ...
prepare and submit State plans to meet federal certification standards
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Administration of the Law includes:
a. State registration of pesticides. In 1973 there were over
4,500 pesticides (labels) registered of which only 6 were
not registered federally with an EPA number. The registra-
tion fee is $10.00 per label.
b. Dealers in restricted use pesticides are required to be
licensed, and an annual fee of $10 set by the law is required
for each dealer outlet.
c. Pest management consultants are required to be examined and
licensed. A fee of $25 is- established by statute for each
application for an annual license, and a $5 fee is set for
requesting an examination on other than a regularly scheduled
date. Governmental employees acting within the scope of their
employment and licensed pesticide applicators and exempt
from provisions relating to pest management consultants.
d. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to classify
licenses (categories) issued under the act.
e. The act required the examination and licensing of commercial
applicators (annual license fee of $30) and the certification
of private applicators, who will be issued a permit if found
competent to use restricted pesticides. Governmental employees
are subject to the act but exempt from payment of fees.
Government and industry personnel are exempt when applying
pesticides to experimental plots.
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Commercial applicators are required to be financially responsible,
in amounts of not less than $100,000, for property damage and public
liability.
The Act authorizes the Secretary to:
1. Issue regulations
2. Suspend license, permits, and certificates.
3. Classify licenses.
4. Require the reporting of accidents or incidents.
5. Inspect equipment and order repairs.
6. Grant reciprocity to non-residents.
7. Publish information.
8. Conduct training courses.
9. Enter premises for inspection purposes.
10. Apply for a search warrant when refused entry.
11. Cooperate, receive grants-in-aid, and make agreements with
any governmental agencies to:
(a) secure uniformity of regulations
(b) enforce Federal pesticide control laws
(c) develop and administer training programs
(d) contract for training programs and the monitoring of
pesticides
(e) prepare and submit State plans to meet Federal certifi-
cation standards
Cf) require licensees and permittees to keep records
(g) delegate duties
The act provides for both civil and criminal penalties.
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PENNSYLVANIA EXTENSION SERVICE
Pesticide Programs
The Pennsylvania State University is the primary public institution with
responsibility for pest management, pesticide research, and education in
Pennsylvania.
The College of Agriculture through its Experiment Station has as part of it
mission the responsibility to develop systems of insect, disease, and weed
management that will allow successful production of animals, animal products
and food, feed and fiber crops. In addition to agricultural procuction, pest
management is a problem in homes, towns and cities, landscape plantings, and
in native flora and fauna of our woodlands and waters. Another part of the
Experiment Station responsibility is to develop systems for the conservation
of and protection of our soil, water, and air environment so that their
quality is not imparied for ourselves and future generations. In a like
manner, one of the missions of the Cooperative Extension Service through its
educational programs is to provide the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
with the information needed to make the best possible pest management decisions,
i.e., to reduce the loss due to pest problems without hazard to people or
impairing the environment.
In this connection, integrated pest management programs are being developed
which include the use of cultural and tillage practices; resistant strains
of plants and aminals; biological control systems with organismal parasites,
predators, and pathogens; disinfection and sanitation; and where other alter-
natives are not suitable the use of chemical pesticides both natural organic
and inorganic as well as synthetic organic materials. The final programs as
developed represent a series of compromises which minimize pest losses,
protect environmental quality, and are economically feasible.
An in-depth knowledge of each chemical pesticide from the view of effectiveness
against target organisms, possible acute hazard to people and non-target
organisms, and long term environmental effects is essential if the pesticide
is to be suggested for use by the Cooperative Extension Service and other
personnel as part of a pest management program. All pesticide use suggestions
and recommendations must conform to all existing Federal, State, and local
regulations.
To insure that the College of Agriculture does fulfill its responsibility
with respect to pest management and especially the use of chemical pesticides,
a Pest Management Task Group has been constituted under the Office of Environmental
Affairs in the College of Agriculture. This committee is resonsible for
fostering and coordinating the development of integrated pest management
educational programs. In addition, this committee is responsible for determin-
ing that all pesticide use suggestions, written or oral, made by personnel
acting officially for the College of Agriculture in an educational program do
conform to all provisions of the State, local, and Federal laws as well as
conforming to pest management and environmental protection concepts of the
College as outlined previously. All proposed pesticide use suggestions and
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recommendations must be submitted and approved by the Committee prior to
their release either in written or oral format.
Every year the Cooperative Extension Service of the University conducts
numerous public meetings, conference, short courses, and correspondence
course dealing with some aspect of pest management or pesticide use. In
addition to the meetings, conferences, and courses various educational materials
are distributed through the mails. Phone messages and calls, newspaper and
magazine articles represent other teaching methods and educational media. The
programs are conducted by county Extension agents, college Extension specialists,
and experiment station researchers and teachers. In this way, literally
hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania citizens are reached with pest management
and pesticide usage information. It is the philosophy of the Extension service
that pesticide information be a part of a complete pest management information
program integrated into a commodity or crop production system.
The pesticide specialist is to provide assistance to all departments on
problems related to pest management or pesticide use and to assist or provide
leadership in development of educational materials and programs.
The coordinator of Environmental Quality Affairs coordinates the efforts of
the pesticide specialist and the task group. He is also concerned with all
phases of environmental programsteaching, research, and Extension; and with
a wide range of programs such as waste disposal, water and air quality as well
as pesticides.
College of Agriculture Pest Management Task Group 1973-74
H. Cole, Chairman
G.P. Barren
(Pesticide Education Specialist)
C.D. Ercegovich - IR4 Liason
S.G. Gesell, Secretary
N.L. Hartwig
R.0. Mumma
D.H. Petersen
C.M. Ritter
R.D. Shipman
R.G. Wingard
R. Anthony
J.H. Ziegler
S.B. Guss
M.R. Heddleson-ex officio
865-5504 111 Buckhout Lab
237-1496 112 Pesticide Lab
237-1496 120 Pesticide Lab
865-4621 106 Patterson Building
865-1906 314 Tyson Building
237-1496 105 Pesticide Lab
865-1847 218 Buckhout Lab
865-6519 4 Tyson Building
865-8841 207 Ferguson Building
865-5331 111 Ferguson Building
865-9351 205 Forest Res. Lab
865-7102 15 Meats Lab
865-7696 115B Animal Ind. Building
863-0263 417 Ag. Adm. Building
Pesticide Sub-Committees for Expediting
Approval of Recommendations
1. Insecticides - (Pesticide Specialist), R.O. Mumma, R.G. Wingard, S.G. Gesell
(chairperson) 106 Patterson Building
2. Herbicides, plant growth regulants - (Pesticide Specialist), C.M. Ritter,
R.D. Shipman, G.W. Wood, N.L. Hartwig (chairperson) 314 Tyson Building
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3. Fungicides. nematicides - (Pesticide Specialist), R.G. Wingard, H.Cole,
D.H. Petersen (chairperson) 218 Buckhout Lab.
4. Rodenticides -(Pesticide Specialist), C.M. Ritter, G.W. Wood, B.C. Kradel
(chairperson) Animal Disease Lab.
5. Feed and Food Additives - (Pesticide Specialist), G.P. Barren, B.C. Kradel,
J.H. Ziegler (chairperson) 15 Meats Lab.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Personnel Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs
James A. McHale
Secretary of Agriculture
Agriculture Office Building
Harrisburg, PA
717/787-4737
Henry Nixon, Director
Bureau of Plant Industry
Penna. Department of Agriculture
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717/787-4392
Nick Turko, Chief
Division of Feed, Ferterlizer and Pesticide Control
Burea of Plant Industry
Penna. Department of Agriculture
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717/787-4244
Dr. Thomas B. King
Associate Director
Penna. Cooperative Extension Service
323 Agricultural Adm. Building
University Park, PA 16802
Mr. Heddleson
Coordinator of International Agricultural Development
College of Agriculture
417 Agriculture Administration Building
Penna. State University
University Park, PA 16803
814/863-0263
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PENNSYLVANIA
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PESTICIDE USE
NUMBER OF FARMS 71,000
LAND ACREAGE IN FARMS 10.4.50.000
HARVESTED ACREAGE OF PRINCIPAL CROPS
MAJOR CROPS ACRES
C0RN(for grain) 1,036,000
CORN (for silage) 4-11,000
WHEAT 286,000
OATS 4.31,000
BARLEY 185,000
RYE 22,000
POTATOES 35,500
TOBACCO 17,000
SOYBEANS (for beans) 32,000
HAY (all) 2,033,000
VEGETABLES (all) 4-5,700
AVERAGE SIZE PER FARM U.7 ACRES
(1971) 4.. 551. 000 ACRES
LIVESTOCK
CATTLE & CALVES
HOGS & PIGS
SHEEP & LAMBS
LIVESTOCK FARMS
BEEF
MILK
HOGS & PIGS
SHEEP & LAMBS
CHICKEN
POPULATION 1970
NUMBER
1,763,000
64.0,000
150,000
50,000
18,000
22,000
5,300
15,000
POUNDS PRODUCTION
APPLES 54-0,000,000
PEACHES 106,000,000
PEARS 5,200,000
CHERRIES (all) 17,200,000
GRAPES 113,200,000
Source- 1971 Crop & Livestock Annual
TOTAL
URBAN
RURAL
ROAD MILEAGE (1970)
INTERSTATE
OTHER PRIMARY
SECONDARY
Summary Pa. D.A., Crop
11,793,909
71.5%
28.5%
MILES
1,611
16,14.2
27,996
Reporting Service
1973 World Almanac
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VIRGINIA
Economic Highlights
The Commonwealth of Virginia is noted at the Birthplace of the Nation.
The first permanent English settlement in the New World was at Jamestown
in 1607, and by 1620, the Colony was already exporting 50,000 pounds of
tobacco annually.
Virginia's manufacturing industries have grown steadily and are
diversified. As of 1972, they provided jobs for almost 380,000up
over 100,000 from 1960. Agriculture employs about 80,000.
Agriculture continues a mainstay of the economy. Virginia's total
industry of agriculturerepresenting the farm supplier, the farmer, and
the marketerhas sales averaging between between 3-4 billion dollars
annually. Virginia ranks among the leaders in the U.S. in its crops of
tabacco, peanuts, apples, and sweet potatoes. Other important crops are
vegetables, peaches, Irish potatoes, barley, and cornas well as large
numbers of broilers and turkeys. Farm receipts for 1972 totaled almost
$660 million, with $386 million coming from livestock and products and
$274 million from crops.
The Old Dominion's commercial forest industry (consisting of lumber,
pulpwood, furniture and paper) contributes an estimated $900 million
annually to the State's economy.
Long known for its historic and scenic attractions from mountains
to Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Virginia's thriving tourist industry
is estimated to contribute over $1 billion to the economy each year.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE
PROPOSED LEGISLATION
The "Virginia Pesticide Use and Application Act" was introduced
into the 1972 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. The legislation
would require that all pesticide applicators be certified as competent
to use pesticides classified for restricted use under FIFRA as amended.
This legislation was deferred to await the adoption of final
applicator certification standards by the Environmental Protection Agency.
This is expected to be accomplished during 1974. If this happens, pesticide
use and application legislation will be adopted by the 1975 Session of
the Virginia General Assembly.
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VIRGINIA
PESTICIDE LAWS
1. Virginia Pesticide Law
(Va. Code Ann. 1966, formerly the Virginia Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act, 1950)
This Law authorizes the Commissioner, Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Commerce to :
a. restrict or prohibit the sale or use of economic poisons
(Pesticides)
b. make it unlawful to use a pesticide contrary to label directions
c. make it unlawful to use a pesticide contrary to the regulations
of the Board (Department) of Agriculture and Commerce.
d. regulate the disposal of unused pesticides or pesticide containers,
2. Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of
THE VIRGINIA PESTICIDE LAW
(Adopted by the State Board of Agriculture and Commerce - Dec 1970)
The regulations :
a. require registration of all pesticides
b. require that all pesticides labels contain:
1. name and address of manufacturer
2. name, brand or trade-mark of pesticide
3. directions for use
4. names and percentage of ingredients
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c. restrict the use of eight "hard core" chlorinated hydrocarbon
pesticides. The number of agricultural and other uses was
drastically reduced resulting in low availability of these
pesticides.
d. authorizes a seller-registration system which has resulted in
a program of issuing permits to sellers and dealers of Aldrin,
DDT, Dieldrin, Endrin, and Heptachlor. Permits are good until
revoked.
e. requires registered sellers or dealers to keep records of sales
to show who purchased the chemicals, the intended use, the
quatity sold, and the address of the user.
f. prohibit the disposal, discarding, or storage of any pesticides
or pesticide containers in such a manner as may cause injury
to humans, vegetation, crops, livestock, wildlife, pollinating
insects or pollution of any water supply or waterway.
Administration of Regulations includes:
a. State registration of pesticides. Approximately 5,000 pesticides
are registered in Virginia by 688 companies.
b. Issuing permits to sellers and dealers of highly hazardous
pesticides.
c. Pesticide inspection is done by the Pesticide Regulatory Service.
The inspection force consists of 16 inspectors who take pesticide
samples along with their other inspection duties. About 15-20
percent of their time is spent on pesticides.
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d. The Regulatory Inspection Service, Division of Regulatory
Services is responsible for collecting pesticide samples for
analysis of content.
The Pesticide Formulation Laboratory Division of Technical Services,
VDAC, analyzes official samples of pesticide products submitted by the
Division of Regulatory Services to determine if they conform to the
percentages of active ingredients declared on the label. This division
also monitors pesticide residue in food.
3. Virginia Mosquito Control District Law
The law provides for the establishment of mosquito control districts.
There are 26 mosquito control districts. The State is authorized
to match local monies at a rate of 25% but not to exceed $10,000 .
More than $1.25 million is spent annually for mosquito control in
Virginia. The pesticides of choice are Dibrom and malathion for
adult mosquito control, Abate for larval control and paraquat for
aquatic weed control.
The law is administered by Mr. R.E. Dorer, Director, Bureau of
Solid Waste and Vector Control, Virginia State Health Department.
4. Rodent Control
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cooperates
with the Virginia Health Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in a rodent control program. Technical consultation is offered
to individuals and communities in rodent control techniques.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE
PROGRAMS INVOLVED WITH PESTICIDES
In addition to the investigations, inspections, sampling, and
testing of pesticides required under the Virginia Pesticide Law; the
Plant Pest Control Section, under the direction of the State Entomologist,
has on-going control programs in the following areas:
White Fringe Beetle
Gypsy Moth
Japanese Beetle
Barberry
Musk and Curies Thistle
Nuisance Birds
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE
STAFFING CHART
I COMMISSIONER
S. Mason Carbaugh
DIRECTOR
Billy W. Southall
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
A. Lee Turner
PESTICIDE SUPERVISOR
Harry K. Rust
STATE ENTOMOLOGIST
W. H. Matheny
1
I PLANT PEST CONTROL
PROGRAMS
COORDINATOR
J. Bentley Crichton
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Charles G. Rock
16 REGULATORY
INSPECTORS
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VIRGINIA
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
Background
The orginal Virginia Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Law,
which was enacted in 1948, regulated the sale and distribution of pesticides,
or economic poisons, but established no controls for their application,
use or disposal.
Except for one minor modification enacted to permit the shipment of
fertilizer-pesticide mixtures in closed trucks and railcars, the law was
not revised until 1970. The 1970 amendements changed its name to the
Virginia Pesticide Law, and greatly broadened its scope. The State
Board of Agriculture and Commerce was authorized to promulgate regulations
restricting or prohibiting the sale, use and disposal of pesticides
posing environmental hazards, or which, because of extreme toxicity, could
be considered contrary to the public interest; and authority to regulate
their sale and distribution was expanded to include use and disposition.
In December 1970, the Board of Agriculture and Commerce adopted
Rules and Regulations for the enforcement of the amended Virginia Pesticides
Law which granted new authority to regulate use and disposal of pesticides.
The new regulations provided that registered labels would include
only permitted uses, and that products bearing labels listing prohibited
uses could not be sold after January 1, 1971. VDAC inspectors surveyed
the State, seeking both improperly labeled and unwanted pesticide products,
and placed approximately 100 tons and 9,000 gallons under stop-sale orders.
After some labels were corrected and some materials were removed from
Virginia, approximately 70 tons and 8,000 gallons remaining on hand required
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disposal. Due to the lack of adequate disposal procedures, all stocks
were removed to a suitable Portsmouth warehouse until satisfactory
disposal arrangements could be made.
SITE SELECTION
The Virginia Department of Health was directed to establish, maintain
and monitor disposal sites to be used for disposal of improperly labeled
and unwanted pesticide products.
Specialists from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University and the Division of Solid Waste and Vector Control, State
Health Department surveyed the state to locate the most desirable site
for burial of the unwanted pesticides. A site was selected at the 3,000-
acre Goochland Prison Farm, Goochland, Virginia which was determined to
be one of the best soils in the state for disposal of hazardous wastes.
DISPOSAL
The selected site is on-a narrow ridge-top that compmses approximately
5 acres. A fence was erected around the site and a trench 200 feet long,
20 feet wide and 20 feet deep was excavated during the week of May 14, 1973.
On May 21, 1973, the bottom of the trench was lined with 6 mil.
polyethylene membrane 100' long x 32' wide. The liner not only covered
the bottom of the'teench, but extended 6' up each wall of the trench .
Twelve inches of backfill were placed over the liner to prevent damage
from vehicular traffic. On the same date, Mr. P.M. Stewart of the Bureas
of Solid Waste and Vector Control reported to the site to supervise the
entire burial procedure. Three(3) small loads of materials were received
on this date from Merchants Grocery, Culpeper, Virginia; State Penitentiary,
Richmond, Virginia; and the Country Club of Virginia. This material was
placed in the eastern end of the trench.
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On May 22, 1973, Thompson-Hayward Chemical Corporation began delivering
the hazardous wastes (pesticides) which had been stored in a warehouse at
Frederick College in Churchland, Virginia. Large van-type tractor trailers
were used for transporting the waste. The material was unloaded and randomly
stacked 4' high in the bottom of the trench, working westward. Voids were
filled with earth and a 3' cover was placed over the material, crowned in the
center, falling off 1' on each side. A 6 mil. polyethylene membrane was placed
over the crowned fill and tucked on the outside of the underliner on each
side of the trench. The trench was then backfilled to ground level with a 1'
crown sloping to both sides. A ridge was left on the south side (high side)
of the trench in order to divert surface water around the fill area. The
excess spoil was then graded to normal topo and the entire disturbed area
seeded to prevent erosion.
The disposal operations, including site grading and seeding, were completed
on May 30, 1973.
MONITORING
Prior to the above date, a test well was bored 54' deep approximately 145'
from the trench on the downhill slope of the site. The State Water Control
Board obtained a base sample of the water quality on December 13, 1972, and
began routine monitoring procedures on June 6, 1973. A security fence 600'
x 200' with a 16' wide gate and barbed wire topping was also installed.
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VIRGINIA
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PESTICIDE USE
Number of Farms
73,009
Average Size
Per Farm: 151 acres
Land Acreage in Farms 11,200,000
Harvested Acreage of Principal Crops
MAJOR CROPS (1972) ACRES
Corn (Grain
Corn (Silage)
Wheat
Oats
Barley
Rye
Sorghum
Soybeans
Peanuts
Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes
Tobacco
Cotton
Hay (All)
Vegetables (All)
ROAD MILEAGE (1970)
Interstate
Other Primary
Secondary
750,000
176,000
280,000
85,000
130,000
190,000
27,000
430,000
103,000
7,000
31,500
77,200
3,000
950,000
33,900
MILES
897
7,783
42,563
2,756,000
LIVESTOCK
Cattle and Calves
Hogfe and Pigs
Sheep and Lambs
LIVESTOCK FARMS
Farms with Cattle
Farms with Milk Cows
Farms with Hogs & Pigs
Farms with Sheep & Lambs
NUMBER
1,612,000
629,000
175,000
42,000
14,000
25,000
4,000
FRUIT
Apples
Peaches
NO.OF ORCHARDS NO.ACRES
694
324
FOREST LANDS
Commercial
Forest Plantation
POPULATION 1970
Total
Urban
Rural
31,380
4,840
ACRES
15,803,300
16,339,000
4,648,494
63.1%
36.91
SOURCE: Virginia Crops and Livestock, Crop Reporting Service.
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VIRGINIA
TRAINING FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL
Training
VPI and SU is the primary center in Virginia for educational information
about pesticides. Offerings include the customary formal academic programs
with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences providing the most emphasis
in this area. The University's Extension Division through the Cooperative
Extension Service, has 110 Units (each staffed with professional educators)
in counties and some cities. In addition, the Division provides several
Continuing Education Centers in several areas of the State and General
Extension provides off-campus credit courses. Educational assistance about
pesticides and other subjects is available to the citizens of the Common-
wealth.
Hundreds of seminars and meetings are held annually where pesticides
are of direct or of indirect interest.
Publications
Insect, plant disease, rodent, bird and weed, etc., control recommendations
are published in bulletins, leaflets and fact sheets and are updated
periodically by VPI and SU. Extension Project Leaders responsible for subject
recommendations are:
J.E. Roberts, Entomology
W.W. Lewis, Agronomy
R.L, McElwee, Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
R.C. Lambe, Plant Pathology and Physiology
G.R. Williams, Horticulture
S,L. Kalison, Veterinary Science
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The Staff of the Chemical, Drug & Pesticide Unit are:
Norman E. Lau, Extension Coordinator
Richard H. Gruenhagen, Extension Specialist
T. Paul Siburt, Extension Specialist
Telephone number: (703) 951-6543
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STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Virginia Pesticide Association, Inc.
Mrs. Nora Pankey, Exec. Sec.
P. 0. Box 7494
Hollina, VA 24019
Virginia Academy of Science
Box 8454
Richmond, VA 23226
Virginia Horticultural Society
Mr. Purcell McCue, Adm. Asst.
Staunton, VA 24401
Virginia Mosquito Control Association
Mr. Roland Dorer, Sec.-Treas.
Rm. 209, 401A Colley Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23507
Virginia State Pest Control Assoc.
Mr. George Aldridge, Exec. Sec.
415-22 No. St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH THE PESTICIDE LAW AND PROGRAM
VIRGINIA
S. Mason Carbaugh, Commissioner
Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Commerce
203 North Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23209
804 770-3501
Billy W. Southall, Director
Division of Product & Industry Regulation
Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Commerce
203 North Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23209
804 770-3516
Paul E. Irwin
State Chemist
Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Commerce
1 North 14th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23209
804 770-3766
Harry K. Rust, Supervisor
Pesticide and Paint Section
Division of Product & Industry Regulation
Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Commerce
203 North Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23209
804 770-3798
J.E. Roberts, Entomologist
Extension Division
Coblege of Agriculture
VPI and SU
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dr. Norman E. Lau
Pesticides Coordinator
Chemical, Drug, & Pesticide Unit
202 Price Hall
VPI and SU
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
703 951-5250
Rowland E. Dorer, Director
Bureau of Solid Waste and
Vector Control
Virginia State Health Dept.
401-A Colley Avenue, Room 205
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
804 627-4511
Robert C. Lambe
Plant Pathology
(weed, disease, nematodes)
Extension Division
College of Agriculture
VPI and SU
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
R.L. Hundley
Environmental Ojuality Engineei
Department of Highways
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804 770-4559
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ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS OF WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia futures are based on those of the bituminous coal
industry; the state is usually first in coal production with about 25
percent of the U.S. total. Increased output of coal and natural gas,
plus growth in the chemical, steel, glass and tourist industries , have
aided the economy.
The terrain is mountainous with the Alleghenies running NE-SW in
the eastern half of the state; the western half is a plateau sloping
down to the Ohio River which forms most of the boundary on the west.
Coal accounts for more than 85% of the total value of mineral
production.
West Virginia produces and markets more natural gas than any
other state east of the Mississippi. Also important are petroleum, salt,
stone, cement, lime and clays.
Production of a wide variety of chemicals, based in the states
resources of salt, brine, gas, oil and coal, and including synethetic
fibers and plastics, dominates the manufacturing field, accounting for
about 40% of the $2.2 billion in value added annually by manufacture.
Large plants are in the Ohio and Kanawha Valleys, where electric power is
abundant. The state is also a major producer of steel and iron, glass
and pottery.
Farm receipts totaled $105,334,000 for 1971; the hilly terrain is not
conducive to large - scale agriculture. Poultry, dairy products, cattle
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and sheep accounted for most of the receipts. Apples and peaches are
profitable crops. About 65% of the state is in forests, including
valuable hardwoods.
Tourism is being promoted and visitors spend over $700,000,000
annually. More than a million acres have been set aside for recreation
in 24 state parks, a state forests, Monogahela National Forest and large
reserooir recreational areas.
There are 24 institutions of higher education. Among the larger ones
are West Virginia University, West Virginia State College, West Liberty
State College, Marshall University and Fairmont State College.
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WEST VIRGINIA
PESTICIDE LAWS
1. PESTICIDE ACT OF 1961
THE LAW:
The West Virginia Pesticide Act of 1961, places enforcement
of the act with the West Virginia Commissioner or Agriculture.
The Act is essentially a registration and labeling statue which
defines an economic poison, provides for caution labels,
coloring and discoloring of certain pesticides, sampling and
testing and establishes a Registration Board of Review. Such
Board is charged to arbitrate differences which the Commissioner
and the registrant are unable to resolve. The Commissioner is
empowered to cancel or refuse registration, on his own motion,
in order to protect the public. This act does not directly
regulate the use of pesticides nor does it provide for
certification of applicators.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW:
The Consumer Protection Division of the West Virginia
Department of Agriculture has been designated by Agriculture
Commissioner, Gus R. Douglass, as the Division responsible
for administration of the West Virginia Pesticide Act. Division
personnel review labels, application for registration and
regularly collect samples of pesticides offered for sale in1
this State. Samples are analyzed in the Department's Pesticide
Laboratory and if such pesticide is found not to be formulated
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in agreement with its label, such lot of pesticide is removed
from sale with appropriate follow-up to determine the cause
and prevent reoccurrence.
The Consumer Protection Division has six (6) inspectors who
collect pesticide samples. One (1) officer who receives
labels and application for registration. The Pesticide Section
of the Department Laboratory has two (2) chemists assigned
to analytical work. Supervision of registration, sampling and
analysis is under the direction of the Director, Consumer
Protection Division and the Director, Laboratory Services
Division. In addition, the Department of Agriculture's Plant
Pest Division has provided service through demonstrations,
making recommendations and providing on-site inspection to
evaluate control, loss and damage through the use of pesticides.
2. THE INTERAGENCY PESTICIDE COMMITTEE ACT
THE ACT:
a. Established a committee whose duties are to:
1) review current use of pesticides
2) Review State pesticide programs
3) Consider problems arising from pesticide uses
4) recommend pesticide control legislation to the Governor
5) advise on and approve all programs involving use of
pesticides on State property.
b. Committee comprised of the following State departments:
1) Department of Agriculture (chairman)
2) Department of Natural Resources
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3) Department of Public Health
4) Agricultural Experiment Station
5) Department Air Pollution Control
c. This advisory Committee is without administrative or
operational authorities or responsibilities.
3. PROPOSED PESTICIDE LEGISLATION
The Department has prepared and submitted for Legislative
consideration, in the 1974 session of the State Legislature,
a Pesticide Use and Applicators Law. Such proposal would
have met the minimum requirements of FEPCA (AFRA) and designated
the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture as the enforcement
official. Failure of the State Senate to consider this bill
caused it to die and as a result there is no authority to regu-
late the use of pesticide or to certify an applicator in West
Virginia. The Legislature will probably enact some type of
pesticide use law in the 1975 session or hopefully in a special
session prior to the regular session.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Training Facilities and Personnel
I. Introduction
The Cooperative Extension Service, Appalachian Center, West
Virginia University is the primary educational organization
concerned with pesticides use and safety.
II. Pesticide Recommendations
Pesticide recommendations are the responsibility of Extension
Specialists and are generated in cooperation with Experiment
Station personnel whenever possible.
Individuals and their areas of responsibility for pesticide
recommendations:
Insecticide and fungicide recommendations
Dr. J.F. Baniecki, Extension SpecialistPlant Pathology and
Entomology, 414 Brooks Hall, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-
3912 or 2293.
Agronomic weed control
Mr. Charles Sperow, Extension SpecialistAgronomy, 1076
Agricultural Sciences Building, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506,
293-2219 or 5240.
Horticultural weed control
Mr. Carl Hardin, Extension SpecialistHorticulture, 2088 Agricul-
tural Sciences Building, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-4801.
Ornamental and lawn weed control
Mr. Clifford Collier, Extension SpecialistLandscape Architecture,
2092 Agricultural Sciences Building, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506,
293-4801.
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Forest, brush, etc, weed control
Mr. William Kidd, Extension SpecialistForest Management, 325 C
Percival Hall, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-3208.
Mr. Carter Hall, Extension SpecialistForestry Industry, 206 F
Percival Hall, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-3825.
Commercial Tree Fruit Industry
Insect, Disease and Rodent Control
Dr. John Albert, Extension SpecialistPlant Pathology, WVU
Experiment Farm, Kearneysville, WV 25430, 267-4712.
Weed Control
Dr. Roger Young, Horticulture, WVU Experiment Farm, Kearneysville,
WV 25430, 267-4712 or 876-6353.
Agricultural EngineeringEquipment maintenance, calibration,
safety devices, etc.
Arthur Selders, Extension SpecialistAgricultural Engineering, 118
Agricultural Engineering Building, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-
5529 or 5031. E.B. Collins, Division Leader, 207 Coliseum, WVU
Morgantown, WV 26506, 293-6131.
Primary Experiment Station personnel frequently involved:
Dr. Oscar Schubert, Horticulture
Dr. Kenneth Carvell, Forestry Sciences
Dr. Linda Butler, Entomology
Dr. R.E. Adams, Plant Pathology
Dr. E.S. Elliott, Plant Pathology
Dr. Robert Young, Plant Pathology
Dr. William MacDonald, Plant Pathology
Dr. Joseph Barrat, Unit Manager
In addition most all Experiment Station members provide help and
assistance upon request.
III. Educational Training Activities Which Include Subject Matter on
Pesticides. Primary Contact person in Parenthesis.
1. Annual Pest Control Operators' WorkshopCo-sponsored by Pest
Control Operators' Association of West Virginia and Cooperative
Extension Service (Quinn).
2. Annual West Virginia Weed Control Association
several WVU faculty members participate. (Carvell and Quinn)
3. West Virginia Chapter Golf Course Superintendents Association
of West Virginia Monthly Meetings (Quinn).
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4. West Virginia Horticultural Society-Annual Meeting (Albert).
5. Professional Meeting of People Serving Tree Fruit Industry
(Albert, Barrat, Ttoger Young, occasionally Quinn).«
Note: A milti-state regional meeting held weekly during
Spring Season at Winchester, Virginia Experiment Station
involves all professional plant pathologists, entomologists,
horticulturalists as well as chemical company representatives
sales and technical services. Primary discussion on weekly
development of pests and pesticide use. Coordinated
recommendations of pesticides and management practices.
Growers not included.
6. Frequent meetings of West Virginia Fruit Growers Association
to discuss pesticides, pest problems, management, production,
etc. (Albert and Barrat) Schedule about once per month,
sometimes more frequent in spring and less frequent in summer,
fall and winter.
7. West Virginia Xmas tree growers (Kidd, Baniecki) Winter and
summer meetings, primarily Christmas trees.
8. West Virginia Nurseryman's Association (Collier, Baniecki)
Annual meeting.
9. Agricultural Production Associations(Plant and Animals)
Workshops and annual meetings. Upon invitation of sponsors,
presentations are made by Baniecki, Quinn, Sperow, Hardin,
etc.
10. West Virginia Vegetable Producers' Association (Hardin)
Upon invitation presentations are made by Baniecki, Sperow.
11. West Virginia Farm Supply Association (Quinn)
Annual meeting. Upon invitation presentations made by
Quinn, Baniecki, Sperow, Selders.
12. Credit Courses: (Baniecki)
Based upon damand credit courses are developed to serve
County Extension workers, Vo-Ag teachers. Specific subject
matter plant pathology and entomology, pesticides, pest
control.
13. In service training: (Baniecki)
Based upon request, Quinn, Baniecki and most others provide
educational programs to groups of County Extension Agents
on an administrative area basis. There is no regular schedule
established for this training.
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14. General Educational Efforts
A. During the normal course of the year, most specia-
lists are invited to present talks at meetings of
local garden clubs, and a variety of organizational
meetings. Quinn and Baniecki and occasionally Hardin
include information about pesticides in their
presentations.
B. Mass media efforts of the Pesticides and Chemicals
office provide basic information on pesticides.
This includes use of Regional and Federally (EPA,
USDA, etc.) prepared materials for T.V., Radio, and
Newspapers.
C. These programs are not much different from the normal
patterns used by other states through the Cooperative
Extension Service.
IV. Publications
1. The primary publication on insecticides and fungicides
is the West Virginia Pesticide Recommendation Manual Vol.
II. This manual contains about 80 units providing
information about pests and recommendations for their
control for all crops, animals, man's belongings,
except commercial fruit production. Dr. J.E. Baniecki
has major responsibility for this manual.
2. The commercial tree fruit industry is served via a joint
publication with Virginia. Dr. John Albert has primary
responsibility for this work.
3. A series on lawn weed control is available from Mr. Clifford
Collier and is the primary source of herbicide recommenda-
tions for lawns and ornamental problems.
4. Agronomic and Horticultural weed control is included in
publications related to crops, but is not coordinated into
a series.
A. Revisions and up-dating of an experiment station
bulletin on weed control is under consideration.
Lack of funds may prohibit production of this bulletin.
5. Pesticides and Chemicals Office Publications
A. A small number of leaflets are available. Primarily
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dealing with preventing accidental poisoning in the
home, safe storage, poison control centers, safe and
proper use.
B. A new publication is planned which will be directed
toward the use of pesticides in the home vegetable garden
and other uses in and around the home. Availability of
funds will determine publication date, size, and quantity.
V. The Pesticides and Chemicals Extension Program
David 0. Quinn, Extension SpecialistSafe Use of Pesticides and
Chemicals, 408 Brooks Hall, WVU, Morganotwn, WV 26506, 293-2293
or 3912, is considered the Pesticide Coordinator.
Quinn conducts a regular public educational program on safe use
of pesticides via the 55 County Extension offices in the traditional
manner. In addition support and assistance is provided to all
other Extension Specialists and their programs, re pesticides.
Extensive use of direct mail, newsletters, mass media, literature
production, and personal presentations characterize the methodology.
Mailing list of approximately 3,000 individuals are regularly
conducted.
VI. Regional Cooperative Activities
West Virginia is part of the Northeast Regional Extension Service
grouping which includes EPA Region I, part of II and Part III.
The Pesticide coordinators from the States in this Extension Service
Region have been working cooperatively since the establishment of
the coordinator's position in each State.
Almost without exception all regional projects developed by the
group have been incorporated into educational programs in West
Virginia. Quinn has served on the "Larry the Label" regional
committee and chaired the regional sub-committee which developed the
"Poisons in Your Home" educational kit. He formerly served on
the Northeast Regional Pesticide Information Manual Committee.
It is anticipated that West Virginia will continue to participate
in regional programs particularly with reference to educational
efforts leading to certification of users of restricted use pesticides,
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Personnel Involved with Pesticide Laws and Programs
West Virginia
Gus R. Douglass, Commissioner
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Charleston, West Virginia
304/348/2226
William H. Gillespie, Admin. Assistant
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Charleston, West Virignia
304/348/2203
Harold Amick, Director
Consumer Protection Division
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Building IE, 111
Charleston, West Virginia
304/348/2226
Albert E. Cole, Director
Plant Pest Division
Building IE, 103
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Charleston, West Virginia
304/348/2208
Dave 0. Quinn
State Extension Program Leader
Safe Use of Pesticides and Chemicals
408 Brooks Hall
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
304/293/2293
Ronald L. Stump, Acting Dean and Director
of Cooperative Extension Service
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
304/293/3321
M.E. Gallegly, Director
Division of Plant Sciences
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
304/293/4817
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WEST VIRGINIA
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PESTICIDE USE
NUMBER OF FARMS 6,500 (USDA SERIES) AVERAGE SIZE PER FARM 183
LAND ACREAGE IN FARMS 4,850,000
HARVESTED ACREAGE OF
MAJOR CROPS (1973)
CORN (for grain)
CORN (for silage)
WHEAT
BARLEY
OATS
HAY (all)
TOBACCO
POTATOES
APPLES
PEACHES
ROAD MILEAGE (1970)
INTERSTATE
OTHER PRIMARY
SECONDARY
PRINCIPAL CROPS, 1973 - 765,000
ACRES LIVESTOCK NUMBER
63,000 CATTLE & CALVES 505,000
35,000 HOGS § PIGS 54,000
12,000 SHEEP $ LAMBS 136,000
10,000
18,000 LIVESTOCK FARMS
620,000 BEEF 19,000
1,900 MILK 6,000
3,600 HOGS £ PIGS 7,500
SHEEP $ LAMBS 4,300
POUNDS PRODUCTION POULTRY
225,000,000 CHICKEN (Broilers) 16,000,000
16,000,000 CHICKEN (Layers) 1,043,000
MILES
620
5,255
26,471
Source: George M. Ferrell, State Statistician, W. Va. Department of
Agriculture 1973 World Almanac
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West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Recommended Procedures of
SAFE DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDES AND PESTICIDE CONTAINERS
Preface
The careful disposal of surplus pesticides and empty pesticide containers
is an important part of safe pesticide use. Improper disposal can lead
to serious health hazards and to possible serious contamination of the
environment. Such containers as barrels and drums should not be converted
into livestock troughs, water storage tanks, rafts, docks, floats, etc.
because of the danger of feed and water contamination. In general, the
safe disposal of pesticides or containers is dependent, to a large degree,
on common sense and pesticide users have moral responsibility to see that
all old pesticides and pesticide containers are disposed of safely and
properly.
The procedures outlined in this bulletin are about all that can be
recommended at the present time. A regional committee is working on
guidelines for proper pesticide disposal, and this bulletin will be
modified when they complete their work.
Nearly everyone at one time or another finds it necessary to get rid of
old, unlabeled pesticides and/or empty containers. Regardless of
circumstances, it is important to remember that, PESTICIDE CONTAINERS ARE
NEVER REALLY EMPTY AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL FOOD
OR WATER EVEN AFTER WASHING.
Ideally, disposal should prevent pesticides from contaminating the soil,
air or water or from coming in contact with any living organism. To
detoxify a pesticide is often as expensive as it was to manufacture it in
the first place, so what should we do?
BURN IT? Yes, providing certain rules and precuations are observed.
1. All burning should be done in a pit 18 inches deep in an isolated
area where water contamination will not occur. Cover the ashes as
soon as buring is completed.
2. Paper, carboard and plastic containers can usually be burned, but
those that have contained Weed Killers should be handled in some
other fashion. Remember many municipalities have restrictions
against burning such materials; so concult the local authorities if
in doubt.
3. Metal drums can generally be decontaminated by holding a red hot
heat for at least 5 minutes. Remember, however, that does not render
the container safe for the storage of food stuffs or water.
4. Avoid the smoke or fumes from burning containers since they may be
hazardous. Burn only at a site where the smoke will not drift over
nearby homes, people or animals.
5. Do not burn or incinerate aerosal containers! They will explode!
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WASH THE CONTAINER? Possibly? If burning is not possible, a thorough
rinsing procedure will eliminate much of the pesticide residue and
hazard.
1. Fill the empty container with water and detergent, and allow it
to remain for 15 minutes with intermittent agitation. Pour this rinse
solution into a pit that is at least two feet deep. Pick an out-of-
the way place and insure that the wash water does not run into streams
or wells.
2. Repeat this procedure, invert the container and let it drain for at
least 15 minutes into the pit.
3. Flush the drum thoroughly with at least two rinses of clean water.
Caution! Although these containers may appear completely free of
residue, food or water should not stand in them.
BURY IT? Again yes, providing that certain rules are observed!
1. The site selected for pesticide burial should be an isolated, level
area where rains or flooding will not carry the material to water
sources.
2. A pit deep enough to permit the pesticide or containers to be covered
by at least 18 inches of earth should be used if pesticides are to
be buried.
3. Private or public garbage dumps and incinerators may be utilized
providing the personnel in charge are notified of the material and
providing local authorities have given permission to dispose of
pesticides and/or pesticide containers.
MOST PRIVATE OR PUBLIC DISPOSAL SITES ARE NOT APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED TO
ACCEPT PESTICIDES FOR DISPOSAL.
WEED KILLERS
Do Not burn empty containers which have contained weed killers such as
2, 4-D or related materials or those containing chlorates. The resulting
gases damage nearby plant material and herbicides or defoliants contain-
ing chlorates, such as Chlorea, Atlacide, and certain cotton defoliants
may explode when heated.
Do - Break glass containers and chop holes in the matal containers to
render them unfit for further use. Do Not puncture aerosol or pressure
cans, but do remove the detachable nozzle. Do not burn aerosol
containers ! They will Explode!
Bury the containers or surplus weed killers to a depth of at least 18
inches in a level site where water sources will not be contaminated.
Large metal containers can often be returned to the manufacturer or
some other firm which is specially equipped to render them safe for
further use.
IT IS IMPORTANT that homeowners wrap and tie empty pesticide containers
in several layers of newspaper if they place them in trash cans. Be sure
trash cans have tight fitting lids to prevent children from prying into
them.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Pesticide Laws
1. Pesticide Operations Regulation
(Pursuant to provisions of the District of Columbia Code, 1967 Edition,
Title 47 Paragraph 47-2344 the City Council enacted Pesticide Operations
Regulation November 1972).
a. Requires licensing of all pesticide operations
b. Sets the minimum liability insurance required by each applicant
for a pesticide operation license.
(1) $25,000 per person
(2) $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
(3) $5,000 property damage
c. Prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (compound 1080) and
all other derivatives of flouroacetie acid as a pesticide.
d. Requires that all pesticides manufactured, solid, shipped or
applied shall be registered with E.P.A.
e. Provisions shall be made for the periodic inspection and analysis
of pesticides, inspection of equipment and inspection of
manufacturing, formulating and storage area.
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PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH PESTICIDE LAWS AND PROGRAMS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Honorable Walter E. Washington
Mayor - Commissioner of the District
of Columbia
Bailus Walker, Jr. Director
Environmental Health Administration
Department of Environmental Services
801 North Capitol Street, N.E.
Room 723
Washington, D.C. 20002
202/629-3423
Angelo Tompros, Chief
Drug and Chemical Control
Environmental Health Administration
Department of Environmental Services
801 North Capitol Street, N.E.
Room 711
Washington, D.C. 20002
202/629-3313
Win Childress
Environmental Health Administration
Department of Environmental Services
801 North Capitol Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
202/629-5447
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IR-4 PROJECT
PESTICIDE CLEARANCES - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE IR-4 STATE LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES
The current IR-4 Project, "Evaluation of Current Data and Needed
Research to Determine Tolerance Limits of Chemicals for Minor Uses on
Agricultural Products" is unique among the regional and interregional
efforts supported by regional research funds of the Hatch Act in that
it is a research service effort directed toward obtaining tolerance
and label clearances for pesticides used on minor crops and for minor
uses of pesticides on major crops.
IR-4 personnel consist of four administrative advisors and four
technical committee members representing each of the four United States
regions; and administrator from Cooperative State Research Service; a
technical committeeman from Agricultural Research Service; regular
consultants from University of California, Environmental Protection
AgencyjUnited States Department of Agriculture and occasionally others
as needed. Full-time project personnel consist of a coordinator and
an assistant coordinator located at the New Jersey Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, New Brunswick.
In order to have this project function satisfactorily on a national
basis, one individual in each state serves as the IR-4 liaison representa-
tive from his respective state. Consequently, the state lisison representa-
tive occupies a key role in the entire IR-4 mechanism. Its degree of
effectiveness will be a large measure dependent on the effectiveness of
the state liaison representatives. This is your project. Preplanning
with your researchers and analysts is important. Data development is
primarily the responsibility of the requestor for pesticide clearances.
1. The state liaison representative should keep the regional Technical
Representative informed on all activities associated with IR-4
Project by providing copies of correspondence to the Coordinator's
Office and direct exchange with the Regional Technical Committee
Representative.
2. Inform pertinent personnel in his organization of the proper
routing procedure for all IR-4 request originating within his
state. (A suggested routing schematic is attached.)
3. Keep all interested people in his state aware of pertinent
IR-4 activities including policy and procedural changes
and pesticides cleared for use when so notified by his regional
technical committee representative.
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4. Be aware of pesticide label and tolerance clearance needs on
minor crops and minor uses of major crops, identify priority
items for action and maintain a current list of pesticide clearance
requests, clearance pending, and clearances complete, to be submitted
annually to his regional technical committee representatives.
5. Become familiar with the field experiment guidelines in furnishing
field performance data to IR-4 (Control and phytotoxicity data).
6. Become familiar with the latest EPA guidelines for field experiments
to furnish samples to be analyzed by the residue laboratory.
7. Become familiar with the current laboratory guidelines in furnish-
ing residue data to IR-4.
8. Become familiar with the latest EPA guidelines to determine
the impact of pesticides in the environment,
9. Be familiar with the organization, purpose and procedures of
IR-4.
10. Preplanning. In planning for clearing a pesticide much time,
effort, and expense can be saved if the investigator in en-
couraged to consider all the possible problems as a whole. He
should consider not only the residues that may occur in or on
all parts of the plant that are to be consumed as food or
feed in the fresh state, but residues that may occur in processed
human food and feed, in animal feed, resulting in possible transfer
into dairy and beef products.
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Guidelines for Use by
IR-4 State Liaison Representatives
Introduction
The IR-4 Project, "Evaluation of Current Data and Needed Research
to Determine Tolerance Limits of Chemicals for Minor Uses on Agricultural
Products," was initiated in 1964. The primary objectives of the project
are to evaluate and coordinate the assembly of necessary data required
by the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain tolerances and registered
labels. The term "minor uses" as referred to in the IR-4 project title
may be defined as any essential use of a pesticide that is unprofitable
for the producer or distributor to obtain a tolerance for or register
for use. In addition to facilitating individual pesticide clearances
for minor uses, the IR-4 committee is continuously evaluating more
effective procedures for assembling essential data in order to accelerate
future pesticide clearances. Since its initiation in 1964, the IR-4
program has been directly or indirectly responsible for obtaining tolearnces,
tolerance extensions or exemptions and registering labels for over 400
minor uses of pesticides. Over 150 minor uses are currently in various
stages of evaluation and preparation by the IR-4 coordinators.
Usually, the primary data required for a pesticide toleraace sub-
mission to EPA is limited to residue and efficacy data. Normally, the
basic manufacturer of the pesticide in question has submitted the required
toxicological and environmental data to EPA with their initial or sub-
sequent petition for tolerances. IR-4 has no resources or facilities to
undertake residue analyses, animal toxicology and environmental investi-
gations. IR-4 largely depends on information in initial and any subsequent
petition for tolerance petitions submitted by industry or other groups
are not available to IR-4 but by special arrangement the manufacturers
authorize EPA to refer to their petitions in reviewing IR-4 petitions. If,
for some special reasons, additional toxicological and/or environmental
data are necessary for an IR-4 petition, the responsibility for obtaining
these specialized data will normally be placed on the requesting State(s).
In the past, some IR-4 petitions for tolerances and labels have been
unnecessarily delayed due to lack of adequate performance and residue
data from certain geographic areas. Performance claims must be accompanied
and substantiated by relevant data. Brevity at the sacrifice of the whole
will not suffice. Safety to the public (residues), the environment, the
applicator and the crop is paramount. Guidelines for supplying required
performance data are being prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Pesticide Regulation Division and will be distributed to all
IR-4 liaison persons as soon as they become available. IR-4 is usually
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dependent on Experiment Station personnel to furnish this essential data.
No IR-4 pesticide petition can be forwarded to EPA without adequate
performance and residue data.
A final requirement, which the IR-4 Coordinator must comply with
before label registrations can be completed is to arrange for a
manufacturer or formulator to submit an application for registration of
his label. This label request is normally submitted by the manufacturer
or formulator once it has been cleared by EPA. There is usually no problem
in obtaining a request of this type but there are several recent cases of
refusal by manufacturers or femulators to register a label. A refusal
might occur in a situation where the proposed use could possibly result
in a law suit. Label registration intentions of the registrant are
determined by IR-4 before any work directed toward a clearance is under-
taken. If there is no registrant for a particular pesticide available
a substitute pesticide must be chosen.
General - Performance data is a requirement of EPA - Pesticide Regulation
Division for label registration. Performance data may be included in the
tolerance petition. Since the goals are entirely different separate
field experiments may be designed to obtain performance and residue data.
Performance data
A. Insecticides
Note the severity of infestations (e.g. light, moderate, severe)
B. Herbicides & Growth Regulators
Furnish % control for each weed species at each test location
(minimum of 3 usually)
C. Fungicides
(1) Indicate % of the plant defoliated
(2) Indicate % of the plants/field plot area that are diseased
(3) Furnish number of leaf spots/leaf or plant
Under Phytotoxicity Data
A. Dosages: Insecticides and Fungicides: X*, 2X
Herbicides: X*, 2X and 4X
B. Yield data (to emphasize difference in crop control and treated
crop areas)
*X - Recommended dosage
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C. Quality and Flavor Evaluations - May be required with certain
pesticides.
Formulation
If a petroleum oil fraction is required with the pesticide to achieve
the best control, the oil should be applied in the pesticide formulation
applied to the commodity to be samples for residue analysis. If a combina-
tion of two pesticides are required, additional information may be necessary
to obtain a label clearance. Combination clearances are becoming increasingly
difficult to obtain and should be avoided if at all possible. Tank mix
combinations may be used without specific clearances. If any questions arise
consult your Technical Committee member.
The formulation must be identical to that formulation used in obtaining
field performance data and for which a label registration is required.
(Verify with your Technical Committee member that the formulation in
question has been cleared for label registration by a manufacturer or
formulator).
Number of Applications - Equal to one or more applications (at the recommend-
ed dosage and intervals) than is to be recommended to the grower to achieve
required pest control during the entire growing sesson.
Interval between Last Application and Harvest i It is very important that
sufficient field samples are taken at appropriate time intervals following
the last application to insure the development of an adequate pesticide
disappearance curve from the resultant analytical data.
Method of Application - Specify air or ground equipment.
Replications - At least two, preferably three field replications of every
treatment including the control.
Control (check) plots - Include as a replicated treatment in the field
plot design (these check plots must be of adequate size so as to furnish
the residue laboratory with sufficient untreated materials throughout the
sampling period).
Sampling Schedule - Negotiate with the laboratory analyzing the residue
samples.The sampling schedule should be established simultaneously with
the overall experimental design and not after the experiment is already in
the field.
Crop Maturity - At the time of sampling the maturity of the crop should be
noted.This is particularly important when dealing with a rapidly growing
crop that will be sampled 2 or more times at weekly intervals.
Sampling Procedure - This will vary from crop to crop and should also be
negotiated with the analytical laboratory. A general rule to follow is to
sample randomly in the field plot, assuring always that the carefully
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selected sample sent to the laboratory is representative of the area in
the field from which it was selected. A poorly selected field sample will
result in invalid residue data, despite the considerable time and expense
involved in the laboratory.
Unusual weather conditions - Cince unusual weather could materially affect
surface residues, some pertinent climatological information should be
obtained from the experimental area. Record the maximum and minimum daily
temperatures, rainfall and any unusual condition throughout the pesticide
application and sampling period.
Studies to determine the impact of pesticides on the environment - (compliance
with PR notice 701-5 or a more recent revision by EPA-PRD). Residue data,
in addition to that found on the target crop, may be required in the future
petition. These requirements should be cleared with your regional technical
representative prior to the preparation of the final field experiment
design. Certainly, if any degree of environmental sampling is required, it
will materially affect the sampling schedule and the total laboratory
analysis time.
Analytical Method; Pesticide residue - appropriately identify the analytical
method used in analyzing for the pesticide residue usually the latest
modification recommended by the- basic manufacturer of the pesticide and
approved by EPA is appropriate. Reference can also be made to the manufactu-
er's analytical method series with latest modification date, a published
reference in a national journal to a method in the Food and Drug Administra-
tion Manual, etc.
Gas Chromatographic Data - If a gas chromatograph was used, the following
type of information should be furnished with the residue data.
(a) Specific detector system
(b) Critical instrumental parameters, column packings, etc.
(c) Sample chromatograms illustrating various fortification
levels in the appropriate biological background as well as
typical field-treated samples should be furnished and
appropriately identified. (10 to 12 chromatograms should be
sufficient). Computations should be furnished on the
chromatograms.
(d) Recovery data (at least 3 fortification levels in duplicate) is
usually adequate with the lowest fortified level at or near the
lower limit of sensitivity of the method. Recovery values
should be consistent. If more than one tissue is involved (e.g.
fat and liver) separate percent recoveries should be furnished.
All recovery data should be obtained by following the same
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analytical procedures and instrumental parameters utilized in
determining the pesticide concentrations in the field treated
samples. All the raw anlytical data should be kept available for
at least one year after completion of the laboratory analysis.
The raw data must be available for pesticide petitions and labels
with computations on the chromatograms.
Sample Storage: Record details of sample preparation and condition of
storage prior to analyses. Analyses should be made as soon as possible
after harvest, however if samples are to be stored for several months or
longer, fortified check samples should be stored under the same conditions
as the field treated samples. Fortify untreated check samples or extracts
at several concentrations (the loss in storage of the fortified sample)
should simulate the degree of pesticide degradation, if any, occuring in
the field treated samples under comparable storage conditions.
Prepared By:
IR-4 Technical Committee
Dr. C.H. Van Middelem, Chairman
February 26, 1973
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IR-4 LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
EPA - REGION III
Dr. John McDaniel
Delaware IR-4 Liaison Rep.
Dept. of Entomology & Applied Eco.
Univ. of Delaware-Ag. Exp. Sta.
Newark, Delaware 19711-//302-738-2526
Dr. William E. Bickley
Maryland IR-Liaison Rep.
Dept. of Entomology
University of Maryland-Ag. Exp. Sta.
College Park, MD 20742 - #305-454-4239
Dr. C.D. Ercegovich
PA IR-4 Liaison Rep.
Pesticide Research Laboratory
Penn State University
University Park,' PA 16802-//814-237-1496
Dr. Oscar Schubert
West Virginia IR-4 Liaison Rep.
Dept. of Horticulture
W. Virginia Univ. - Ag. Exp. Sta.
Morgantown, W.V. 26506
#304-293-2639
Dr. Norman E. Lau
Virginia IR-4 Liaison Rep.
Coord. Chem., Drug and Pesticide Unit
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
#703-951-6543
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FEDERAL WORKING GROUP ON PEST MANAGEMENT
The charter of the Federal Working Group on Pest Management provides
that the Working Group may request any federal agency to submit for review
a detailed description of its proposed and current pest control programs.
Such programs are reviewed from the standpoint of safety and hazard to
human health, to livestock and crops, to fish and wildlife and to other
elements of the environment, as well as effectiveness and economic impact.
Based on such review, the Working Group will recommend to the heads of
the departments or agencies concerned such modifications in the programs
as it feels will best serve the public interest. In no case, however, does
this advice supersede the responsibility of each department and agency to
carry out the functions assigned to it by legislative and executive mandates.
Agencies Represented
1. Department of State
2. Department of Agriculture
3. Department of Interior
4. Department of Defense
5. Department of Transportation
6. Department of Labor
7. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
8. Department of Commerce
9. Environmental Protection Agency
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A List of Federal Agencies Who Submit Pest Management Programs
for Review:
1. U.S. Department of Agriculture
a. Agricultural Research Service
b. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
(1) Plant Protection and Quarantine
(2) Veterinary Services
c. Extension Service
d. Forest Service
(1) Forest Pest Control
(2) Range Management
e. Rural Electrification Administration
2. Atomic Energy Commission
3. Canal Zone Government
4. U.S. Department of Commerce
a. Maritime Administration
b. National Bureau of Standards
5. U.S. Department of Defense
a. Air Force
(1) Civil Engineering
(2) Tactical Air Command
b. Army
(1) Civil Works (CW)
(2) Facilities Engineering (CE)
c. Navy (including Marine Corps)
6. District of Columbia
7. General Service Administration
8. U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
a. Center for Disease Control
b. Food and Drug Administration
c. Indian Health Service
d. National Institutes of Health
e. St. Elizabeth's Hospital
9. U.S. Department of Interior
a. Bonneville Power Administration
b. Bureau of Indian Affairs
c. Bureau of Land Management
d. Bureau of Reclamation
e. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
(1) Federal Aid
(2) Fish Hatcheries
(3) Fishery Services
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(4) Wildlife Refuges
(5) Wildlife Services
f. National Park Service
10. U.S. Department of Justice
a. Bureau of Prisons
11. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
12. U.S. Postal Service
13. Smithsonian Institution
14. U.S. Soldiers' Home
15. U.S. Department of State
a. International Boundary Commission
16. U.S. Department of Transportation
a. U.S. Coast Guard
b. Federal Aviation Agency
c. Federal Highway Administration
d. St. Lawrence Seaway
17. Tennessee Valley Authority
18. Veterans Administration
This group is administratively responsible to the Council on
Environmental Quality.
William H. Wyner, Executive Secretary
A. Inglis, Assistant Executive Secretary
Room 501
East Tower, Waterside Mall
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
Phone: 202-755-8294
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PESTICIDES AND PESTICIDE CONTAINERS
Regulations for Acceptance and Recommended Procedures
for Disposal and Storage
(Federal Register Vol. 39, No. 85 - Wednesday May 1, 1974)
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDES
Recommended procedures for the disposal of pesticides are given
below:
(a) Organic pesticides, (except organic mercury, lead, cadmium,
and arsenic compounds whihc are discussed in paragraph (c) of
this section) should be disposed of according to the following
procedures :
(1) Incinerate in a pesticide incinerator at the specified
temperature/dwell time combination, or at such other lower
temperature and related dwell time that will cause complete
destruction of the pesticide. As a minimum it should be
verified that all emissions meet the requirements of the Clean
Air Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1957 et seq.) relating to gaseous
emissions: specifically any performance regulations and standards
promulgated under sections 111 and 112 should be adhered to. Any
liquids, sludges, or solid residues generated should be disposed
of in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local
pollution control requirements. Municipal solid waste incinerators
may be used to incinerate excess pesticide containers provided
they meet the criteria of a pesticide incinerator and precautions
are taken to ensure proper operation.
(2) If appropriate incineration facilities are not available,
organic pesticides may be disposed of by burial in a specially
designated landfill. Records to locate such buried pesticides
within the landfill site should be maintained.
(3) The environmental impact of soil injection method of
pesticide disposal has not been clearly defined nationally,
and therefore this disposal method should be undertaken only
with specific guidance. It is recommended that advice be requested
from the Regional Administrator in the region where the material
will be disposed of prior to undertaking such disposal by this
method.
(4) There are chemical methods and procedures which will
degrade some pesticides to forms which are not hazardous to the
environment. However, practical methods are not available for
all groups of pesticides. Until a list of such methods is
available, it is recommended that advice be requested from the
Regional Administrator in the region where the material will be
disposed of prior to undertaking disposal by such method.
(5) If adequate incineration facilities, specially designated
landfill facilities, or. other approved procedures are not avail-
able, temporary storage of pesticides for disposal should be
undertaken. Storage facilities, management procedures, safety
precautions and fire and explosion control procedures should
conform to thoise set forth in 165.10.
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(6) The effects of subsurface emplacement of liquid by well
injection and the fate of injection materials a,re uncertain
with available knowledge, and could result in serious environmental
damage requiring complex and costly solutions on a long-term basis.
Well injection should not be considered for pesticide disposal
unless all reasonable alternative measurers have been explored
and found less staisfactory in terms of environmental protection.
As noted in the Administrator's Decision Statement No. 5 dated
February 6, 1973, the Agency's policy is to oppose well injection
of fluid pesticides "without strict controls and a clear dem-
onstration that such emplacement will not interfere with present
or potential use of the subsurface environment, contaminate
ground water resources or otherwise damage the environment."
Adequate pre-injection tests provisions for monitoring the
operation and the environmental effects, contingency plans to
cope with well failures, and provisions for plugging injection
wells abandoned should be made. The Regional Administrator should
be advised of each operation.
(b) Metallo-organic pesticides (except organic mercury, lead,
cadmium, or arsenic compounds which are discussed in paragraph
(c) of this section), should be disposed of according to the
following procedures:
(1) After first subjecting such compounds to an appropriate
chemical or physical treatment to recover the heavy metals from
the hydrocarbon structure, incinearate in a pesticide incinerator
as described in paragraph (a) (1) of this section.
(2) If appropriate treatment and incineration are not available,
bury in a specially designated landfill as noted in paragraph
(a) (2) of this section.
(3) Disposal by soil injection of metallo-organic pesticides should
be undertaken only in accordance with the procedure set forth in
paragraph Ca) (3) of this section.
(4) Chemical degradation methods and procedures that can be
demonstrated to provide safety to public health and the
environment should be undertaken only as noted in paragraph (a)
(4) of this section.
(5) If adequate disposal methods as listed above in this section
are not available, the pesticides should be stored according
to the procedures in 165.10 until disposal facilities become
available.
(6) Well injection of metallo-organic pesticides should be
undertaken only in accordance with the procedures set forth in
paragraph 165.8(a) of this section.
(c) Organic mercury, lead cadmium, arsenic, and all inorganic
pesticides should be disposed of according to the following
procedures;
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(1) Chemically deactivate the pesticides by conversion to non-
hazardous compounds and recover the heavy meta^ resources.,
Methods that are appropriate will be described and classified accord-
ing to their applicability to the different groups of pesticides.
Until a list of practical methods is available, however, each use
of such procedures should be undertaken only as noted in
paragraph 165.8 (a) (4) of this section.
(2) If chemical deactivation facilities are not available,
such pesticides should be encapsulated and buried in a specially
designated landfill. Records sufficient to permit location for
retrieval should be maintained.
(3) If none of the above options is available place in suitable
containers (if necessary) and provide temporary storage until such
time as adequate disposal facilities or procedures are available^
The general criteria for acceptable storage are noted in 165.10.
Recommended procedures for the disposal of pesticide containers and residues.
(a) Group 1 Containers. Combustible containers which formerly
contained organic or metallo-organic pesticides, except organic
mercury, lead, cadmium, or arsenic compounds, should be disposed
of in a pesticide incinerator, or buried in a specially designat-
ed landfill, as noted in 165.8(a); except that small quantities
of such containers may be burned in open fields by the user of the
pesticide when such open burning is permitted by State and local
regulations, or buried signly by the user in open fields
with due regard for protection of surface and sub-surface water.
(b) Group II Containers. Non-combustible containers which formerly
contained organic or metallo-organic pesticides, except organic
mercury, lead, cadmimum, or arsenic compounds, should first be
triple-rinsed. Containers in good condition may then be returned
to the pesticide manufacturer or formulator, or drum reconditioner
for reuse with the same chemical class of pesticide previously con-
tained providing such reuse is legal under currently applicable
U.S. Department of Transportation regulations including those
set forth in 49 CFR 173.28. Other rinsed metal containers should
be punctured to facilitate drainage prior to transport to a
facility for recycle as scrap metal or for disposal. All rinsed
containers may be crushed and disposed of by burial in a sanitary
landfill, in conformance with State and local standards or buried
in the field by the user of the pesticide. Unrinsed contain-
ers should be disposed of in a specially designated landfill, or
subjected to incineration in a pesticide incinerator.
(c) Group III Containers. Containers (both combustible and
noncombustible) which formerly contained organic mercury, lead,
cadmium, or arsenic or inorganic pesticides and which have been
triple-rinsed and punctured to facilitate drainage may be disposed
of in a sanitary landfill. Such containers which are not rinsed
should be encapsulated and buried in a specially designated landfill.
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(d) Residue disposal. Residues and rinse liquids should be
added to spray mixtures in the field. If not, they should be
disposed of in the manner prescribed for each specific type
of pesticides as set forth in 165.8.
Recommended procedures and criteria for storage of pesticides and
pesticide containers.
(a) General. (1) Pesticides and excess pesticides and their
containers whose uncontrolled release into the environmental
would cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment
should be stored only in facilities where due regard has been
given to the hazardous nature of the pesticide, site selection,
protective enclosures and operating procedures, and where
adequate measures are taken to assure personal safety, accident
prevention, and detection of potential environmental damages.
These storage procedures and criteria should be observed at
sites and facilities where pesticides and excess pesticides (and
their containers that are classed as highly toxic or moderately
toxic and are required to bear the signal words DANGER POISON, or
WARNING, or the skull and crossbones symbol on the label are
stored. These procedures and criteria are not necessary at
facilities where most pesticides registered for use in the
home and garden, or pesticides classed as slightly toxic (word
CAUTION on the label) are stored. All facilities where pesticides
which are or may in the future be covered by an experimental
use permit or other special permit are stored should be in
conformance with these procedures and criteria.
(2) Temporary storage of highly toxic or moderately toxic pestiides
for the period immediately prior to and of the quantity required
for a single application, may be undertaken by the user at isolated
sites and facilities where flooding is unlikely, where privisions are made
to prevent unauthorized entry, and where separation from water
systems and buildings is sufficient to prevent contamination by
runoff, percolation, or wind-blown particles or vapors.
(b) Storage sites. Storage sites should be selected with due
regard to the amount, toxicity, and environmental hazard of
pesticides, and the number and sizes of containers to be handled.
When practicable, sites should be located where flooding is unlikely
and where soil texture/structure and geologic/hydrologic characteristics will
prevent the contamination of any water system by run-off or percolation.
Where warranted, drainage from the site should be contained (by
natural or artifical harriers or dikes), monitored, and if
contaminated, disposed of as an excess pesticide as discussed in
165.8. Consideration should also be given to containing wind-
blown pesticide dusts or particles.
(c) Storage facilities. Pesticides should be stored in a dry,
well ventilated, separate room, building or covered area where
fire protection is provided. Where relevant and practicable, the
following precautions should be taken:
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(1) The entire storage facility should be secured by a climb-
proof fence, and doors and gates should be kept locked to prevent
unauthorized entry.
(2) Identification signs should be placed on rooms, building,
and fences to advise of the contents and warn of their hazardous
nature in accordance with suggestions given in paragraph (g)
(1) (j) of this section.
(3) All items of movable equipment used for handling pesticides at
the storage site which might be used for other purposes should
be labeled "contaminated with pesticides" should not be removed
from the site unless thoroughly decontaminated.
(4) Provision should be made for decontamination of personnel
and equipment such as delivery trucks, tarpaulin covers, etc.
Where feasible, a wash basin, and shower with a delayed-closing
pull chain value should be provided. All contaminated water
should be disposed of as an excess pesticide. Where required,
decontamination area should be paved or lined with impervious
materials, and should include gutters. Contaminated runoff
should be collected, and treated as an excess pesticide.
(d) Operational procedures. Pesticide containers should be
stored with the label plainly visible. If containers are not in
good condition when received, the contents should be placed in
a suitable container that can be sealed. Metal or rigid plastic
containers should be checked carefully to insure that the lids
and bungs are tight. Where relevant and pracicable, the follow-
ing provisions should be considered:
CD Classification and separation. (i) Each pesticide formulation
should be segregated and stored under a sign containing the name
of the formulation. Rigid containers should be stored in an
upright position and all containers should be stored off the
ground, in an orderly way, so as to permit ready access and
inspection. They should be accumulated in rows or units so that
all lables are visible, and with lanes to provide effective access.
A completed inventory should be maintained indicating the number
and identity of containers in each storage unit.
(ii) Excess pesticides and containers should be further segregated
according to the method of disposal to ensure that entire ship-
ments of the same class of pesticides are disposed of properly, and
that accidental mixing of containers of different categories does
not occur during the removal operation.
(2) Container inspection and maintenance. Containers should be
checked regularly for corrision and leaks. If such is found, the
container should be transferred to a sound, suitable, large container
and be properly labeled. Materials such as adsorptive clay,
hydrated lime, and sodium hypochlorite should be kept on hand for
use as appropriate for the emergency treatment or detoxification
of spills or leaks. (Specific information
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relating to other spill treatment procedures and materials will
be published as it is confined,.)
(e) Safety precautions. In addition to precautions specified
on the label and in the labeling, rules for personal safety
and accident prevention similar to those listed below should be
available in areas where personnel congregate:
(1) Accident prevention measures. Ci) Inspect all containers
of pesticides for leaks before handling them.
(ii) Do not mishandle containers and thereby create emergencies
by carelessness.
(iii) Do not permit unauthorized persons in the storage area.
(iv) Do not store pesticides next to food or feed or other
articles intended for consumption by humans or animals.
(v) Inspect all vehicles prior to departure, and treat those
found to be contaminated.
(2) Safety measures. (i) Do not store food, beverages,
tobacco, eating utensils, or smoking equipment in the storage
or loading areas.
(ii) Do not put fingers in mouth or rub eyes while working.
(y) Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using toilet and
immediately after loading, or transferring pesticides.
(vi) Persons working regularly with organophosphate and N-alkyl
carbamate pesticides should have periodic physical examinations,
including cholinesterase tests.
(f) Protective clothing and respirators.
(1) When handling pesticides which are in concentrated form,
protective clothing should be worn. Contaminated garments should
be removed immediately, and extra sets of clean clothing should
be maintained nearby.
(2) Particular care should be taken when handling certain
pesticides to protect against absorption through skin, and
inhalation of fumes. Respirators or gas masks with proper
canisters approved for the particular type of exposure noted
in the label directions, should be used when such pesticides are
handled.
(g) Fire control. (1) Where large quantities of pesticides
are stored, or where conditions may otherwise warrant, the
owner of stored pesticides should inform the local fire department,
hospitals, public health officials, and police department in
writing of the hazards that such pesticides may present in the
event of a fire. A floor plan of the storage area indicating
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where different pesticides classifications are regularly stored
should be provided to the fire department, The fire chief should
be furnished with the home telephone numbers of Ot) the person(s)
responsible for the pesticide storage facility, (ii) the appropriate
Regional Administrator, who can summon the appropriate Agency
emergency response team, (iii) the U,S. Coast Guard, and (iv)
the Pesticide Safety Team Network of the National Agricultural
Chemicals Association.
(2) Suggestions for Fire Hazard Abatement, (i) Where applicable,
plainly label the outside of each storage area with "DANGER,"
POISON," "PESTICIDE STORAGE" Signs. Consult with the local fire
department regarding the use of the current hazard signal system
of the National Fire Protection Association.
(ii) Post a list on the outside of the storage area of the types
of chemicals stored therein. The list should be updated to
reflect changes in tyeps stored.
(3) Suggested Fire Fighting Precautions, (i) Wear air-supplied
breathing apparatus and rubber clothing.
(ii) Avoid breathing or otherwise contacting toxic smoke and
fumes.
(iii) Wash completely as soon as possible after encountering
smoke and fumes,
(iv) Contain the water used in fire flighting within the storage
site drainage system.
(v) Fireman, should take cholinesterase tests after fighting
a fire involving organophosphate on N-alkyl carhamate pesticides,
if they have been heavily exposed to the smoke. Baseline cholines-
terase test should be part of the regular physical examination
for such firemen.
(vi) Evacuate persons near such fires who may come in contact
with smoke or fumes or contaminated surfaces.
(h) Monitoring. An environmental monitoring system should be
considered in the vicinity of storage facilities. Samples from
the surrounding ground and surface water, wildlife, and plant
enviornment, as appropriate, should be tested in a regular program
to assure minimal environmental insult, Analyses should be
performed according to "Official Methods of the Association of
Official Analytical Chemist (AOAC)," and such other methods and
procedures as may be suitable.
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Procedures not recommended.
No person should dispose of or store (JOT: receive for disposal
or storage) any pesticide or dispose of or store any pesticide
container or pesticide container residue:
(a) In a manner inconsistent with its label or labeling.
(b) So as to cause or allow open dumping of pesticides or
pesticide containers.
(c) So as to cause or allow open buring of pesticides or pesti-
cide containers; except, the open burning by the user of small
quantitites of combustible containers formerly containing
organic or metallo-organic pesticides, except organic mercury,
lead cadmium, or arsenic compounds, is acceptable when allowed
by State and local regulations.
(d) So as to cause or allow water dumping or ocean dumping,
except in conformance with regulations developed pursuant to the
National Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of
1972 (Pub. L. 92-532), and to Sections 304, 307, and 311 of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act as Amended (Pub. L. 92-500).
(e) So as to violate any applicable Federal of State pollution
control standard.
(f) So as to violate any applicable provisions of the Act.
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SUMMARY OF APPLICATOR TRAINING CONTRACTS
UNDER STUDY FOR POSSIBLE FUNDING BY EPA
(1) Pennsylvania State University (CES) Develop, test and evaluate
correspondence course vs classroom instruction for private applicators.
This project has been funded,
(2) Washington State University (CES) Develop, test, and evaluate
materials and methods for a regional training rpogram for commercial
and private applicators. Includes sub-contracts to Idaho and Oregon.
This project has been funded.
(3) New York Department of Environmental Conservation (New York
Department of Environmental Protection, Cornell University and
some of the New England Cooperative Extension Services.) Test
and evaluate Cornell "core" manual as a teaching technique for
inter-regional commercial and private applicators. Funding of this
project hinges on resolving contract details.
(4) University of Minnesota (CES) - Develop, test, and evaluate a
method of training appropriate state staff to conduct private applicator
training. This project is expected to be funded around May 10, 1974.
(5) Purdue University (CES) Develop, test, and evaluate a correspondence
school course for PCO supervisors and technicians. Develop a mobile
training facility that can be used for follow-up training throughout
the state. This project is currently being negotiated.
(6) North Carolina State University (CES) Develop, test, and evaluate
a pilot program for training of private applicators utilizing
program instruction, close circuit T.V. and audio visual self-
instructional technique. This project is in the final stages of
negotiation.
(7) Kansas State University (CES) Develop, test, and compare one-day
educational meetings conducted by specialists, and by Extension
agents with self'-study programs, telenet instruction programs, and
video cassette teaching as training techniques for private applicators.
Project in final stages of negotiation.
(8) Colorado State University (CES) Produce, use and evaluate 6 training
films to enhance the efficiency in specific areas of training where
conventional classroom and self-instruction are undependable. Project
in final stages of negotiation.
(9) Michigan State University (CES) Develop, test, and evaluate autotutoral
techniques which will apply specifically to those commercial applicators
currently operating and concerned with forest and ornamental pest control.
Project in final stages of negotiation.
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(10) Georgia Department of Agriculture Develop and evaluate a computer
system to assess training needs and provide cost analyses for
training both private and commercial applicators. Project in final
stages of negotiation.
(11) Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and CES Develop, test, and
evaluate self-instruction and conventional classroom teaching with
special audio visual cassettes for private applicators. Project
in final stages of negotiation.
(12) University of Nebraska (CES) Determine the training needs within
the agricultural custom applicator groups and develop, test, and
evaluate autotutoral techniques for such training. Project in final
stages of negotiation.
(13) California State Health Department Develop, test, and evaluate
self-instruction and conference methods designed especially for
vector control agents, especially mosquitoes. Project in final
stages of negotiation.
(14) California State Polytechnic University Develop, test, and
evaluate the State of California classroom and self-instruction
methods designed for the instruction of pesticide control operators
and technicians. Project in final stages of negotiation.
(15) Texas A&M University (CES) Design, test, and evaluate a system
of advanced and specialized training for aerial applicators of
pesticides. Project in final stages of negotiation.
(Note) A total of $1.2 million has been projected for these
short-term contracts to determine innovative approaches and co&t
statistics for training pesticide applicators. Materials developed
under these contracts will be made available nationally for use
in applicator training and certification programs under FIFRA as
amended. Information provided by EPA on May 7, 1974.
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IN AN EMERGENCY WITH A PESTICIDE
Address OR Call
AGWAY, INC., Box 1333, Syracuse, N. Y. 13201
Norman L. Gauthier, Syracuse (315) 477-6109
George H. Bayer. Syracuse (315)477-6175
Charles Barnett, Jr., Syracuse (315) 477-6177
David H. Marsden, Syracuse (315)477-6108
Walter Baran, Jr., Syracuse (315) 477-6171
Lucille Clarke, Syracuse (315) 477-6175
AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY, Berdan Avenue, Wayne, N.J. 07470 (201) 831-1234
EMERGENCY NO. (201) 835-3100 Dr. G. Wolcott
Princeton, N.J. (609) 799-0400
CENTRAL CHEMICAL CORP., 49 N. Jonathan St., Hagerstown, Md. 21740
(301)733-4700
D. R. White, Rt. 2, Gettysburg, Pa. (717)334-2841
D. S. Schwartz, 1014 Hamilton Blvd., Hagerstown, Md. (301 ) 739-6125
CHEMAGRO CORP., P.O. Box 4913, Kansas City, Mo. 64120 (816) 483-4250
John E. Bash, Kansas City, Mo. (816)453-5719
Lee H. Frisbie, Raytown, Mo. (816) 356-2266
Dr. D. L. Nelson, Olathe, Kansas (913) 764-3169
Dr. E. R. Levy, Prairie Village, Kansas (913) 381-2435
W. K. Davidson, Kansas City, Mo. (816) 453-2940
Wm. T. Niggel, Kansas City, Mo. (816) 356-2487
L. F. Rockwell, Barclay Pavilion, Rt. 20, Cherry Hill, N.J. (609) 428-1220
Home. (609)424-1862
CHEVRON CHEMICAL COMPANY. 1200 State St., P.O. Box 1040, Perth Amboy, N.J.
H. L. McElroy. Perth Amboy (201) 442-4200
Dr. G. W. Richmond. 200 Bush St.. San Francisco, Calif. 94126 (415) 894-0653
CORNELL CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO., INC., I 115 N. Rolling Rd., Baltimore, Md.
E. J. Gerberg, Baltimore, Maryland 21207 (301) 747-4501
C. S. Case, Baltimore, Maryland 21207 (301)944-1348
DIAMOND SHAMROCK COMPANY, 300 Union Commerce Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216)621-6100, Ext. 394
J. E. Orr, Richmond, Va.
J. P. McCabe, Westlake, Ohio (216) 835-0017
A. L. Pease, Salisbury, Md. (301) 749-7729
J. R.Wolfe, Whitehall, Pa. (215) 264-4874
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DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Midland, Michigan 48640 (517) 636-4400*
This phone is manned 24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week. It is an emergency phone
so person answering will place caller in contact with a knowledgeable contact for
the product involved.
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO. INC., Market St., Wilmington, Del. 19898
For any human medical emergency call (302) 774-1000 - this is DuPont headquarters
in Wilmington, Del. - Ask for Product Information. When information comes on the
line say "THIS IS A HUMAN MEDICAL EMERGENCY" and give the name of the
DuPont product involved.
BLANCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, 2801 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. G. Chiu, Indianapolis, Off. (317) 636-2211 - Home: (317) 291-8083
Dr. W. R. Kirtley, " Off. (317) 636-2211 - Home: (317) 255-7080
GABRIEL CHEMICALS LTD., P.O. Box B, Sharon Road, Robbinsville, N.J. 08691
Ted Roclaw, 17 Sunset Drive, Summit, N.J. (201) 277-1150
GEIGY CHEMICALS, Division of Ciba-Geigy, Ardsley, N.Y. 10502
Dept. of Industrial Medicine, Dr. F. L. Lyman, (914)478-3131 -Day or night
P. O. Box 1105, Vero Beach, Fla. 32960
CIBA: Loren Hiddleson, 480 Rolling Hills Rd., Somerville, N.J. 08876
(201)722-4491
HERCULES, INC. 910 Market St., Wilmington, Del. 19899
Dr. J. P. Frawley, Wilmington. Off: (302) 656-9811, Ext. 8282
Home: (302)475-5121
Dr. H. L. Reed, Wilmington, Off. (302) 656-9811, Ext. 7739
Home: (302) 736-5437
HUMBLE OIL & REFINING CO., P.O. Box 2180, Houston, Texas 77001
Dr. J. W. Hammond, Houston Day: (713) 221-2443 Night: (713) 668-7024
Dr. R. A. Wise, Houston (713) 622-1422
KERR-McGEE CHEMICAL CORP., 2400 South Clinton St., Baltimore. Md. 21224
H. V. Hackman, Bel Air, Md. (301) 838-1321
C. H. Marshall, White Hall Md. (301)357-8858
T. J. Black, Baltimore, Md. (301) 828-7578
LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP., P.O. Box 180. Lebanon, Pa. 17042 (717)273-1687
C. D. Stevens, Lebanon (717) 949-3814
MILLER CHEMICAL & FERTILIZER CORP., P.O. Box 333, Hanover. Pa. 17331
(717)637-8921
R. G. Knoerlein, R.D. No. 1, Hanover, Pa. 17331 (717) 632-1191
MOBIL CHEMICAL COMPANY, 150 E. 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 (212)883-4242
Att: Mr. Roger W. Roth
Also: 401 East Main St., Richmond. Va. 23208
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MONSANTO CO., 800 North Lindberg, St. Louis, Missouri 63166 (314) 993-1000
R. E. Kelly, St. Louis, Day: OX 4-2191 Night: PA 7-7998
M. N. Johnson, St. Louis Day: OX 4-2188 Night: HO 9-3349
E. P. Wheeler, St. Louis Day: OX 4-2196 Night: YO 4-4765
Chet Dickerson, Allentown, Pa. (215) 437-5473
NIAGARA CHEMICAL DIVISION, FMC CORP., 100 Niagara St., Middleport, N. Y. 14105
J. S. Tobin, M.D.,421 W. Center St., Medina, N.Y. 14103
Off: 735-3761 Home: 798-1058
NOR-AM AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, INC., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 111. 60606
(312)721-6707
Dr. D. Katsaros, 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock, 111. 60098 (815) 338-1800
Home: (815)459-5630
PENNSALT CHEMICALS CORP., 309 Graham Bldg., Aurora, 111. 60504
ALSO: P. O. Box 1297, Tacoma, Washington & 3 Penn Center Plaza, Phil a., Pa.
J. Murnighan, Deptford, N.J. (609) 848-8363
R. Younger, Freehold, N.J. (201) 462-4365
H. Lindaberry, Aurora, 111. (312) 896-8545
F. Temby, Aurora, 111. (312) 896-8545
O. Keckemek, Tacoma, Washington (206) MA 7-9101
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., Chemical Div., 1 Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
Dr. L. B. Grant, Pittsburgh, Off: (412) 434-3846 Home: (412) 221-8540
Dr. Z. G. Bell, Jr., Pittsburgh Off: (412) 434-2585 Home: (412) 264-1687
Dr. W. H. Zick, Pittsburgh Off: (412) 434-2202 Home: (412) 366-3309
RESIDEX CORP., 225 Terminal Ave., Clark, N.J. (201) 381-6200
Arthur Perlstein, Union, N.J. (201) 964-0740
RHODIA, INC., Chipman Division, 120 Jersey Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. 08903
Dr. A. Hassan, New Brunswick (201) 846-7700, Ext. 05
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY, Independence Mall West, Phila., Pa. 19105
E. M. Swisher, Philadelphia (215) 592-3180
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY, 2401 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon, Calif. 94583
H. Moss, San Ramon, Calif. (415)837-1531
ALSO: Woodriver, 111. Any Hour - (618) 254-7331
STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO., 299 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10017
Att: Mr. F. Porter (212) 421-5000
ALSO: N.E. Plant & Off., P.O. Box 10, Stults Rd., Dayton, N.J. 08810
Att. Mr. A. Chameides (609) 655-0400
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HOME PHONES: John Cameron (609) 655-3713
Al Chameides (201)431 -0991
Frank Porter (201) 257-0485
Jim Roudabush (609) 655-4468
Slim Solomon (201)741-8510
24 Hour Phone (Stauffer) (415) 234-1101
TENNECO CHEMICALS, INC., P.O. Box 2, Piscataway, N.J. 08854
V. P. Ursino, Piscataway (201) 752-5000
THOMPSON-HAYWOOD CHEMICAL CO., 5200 Speaker Rd., Kansas City, Kansas 66106
ALSO: P.O. Box 2383, Kansas City, Kansas 66110
E. T. Upton, Kansas City, Off: (913) 342-6800, Ext. 266 Home: (913) 722-1730
Dr. C. A. Shadbolt, " Off: (913) 342-6800, Ext. 268 Home: (913) 362-7804
L.S.DeAtley, " Off: (913) 342-6800, Ext. 267 Home: (913) 432-0411
UNION CARBIDE CORP., 270 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10017
C. U. Dernehl, N.Y.C. Day: (212) 55 1-4785 Night: (914) 946-0646
K. S. Lane, M.D., N.Y .C. Day: (212) 551-4787 Night: (914) 666-3656
C. P. Carpenter, Pittsburgh, Day: (412) 327-1020 Night: (412) 241-7896
UNIROYAL CHEMICAL DIV., Uniroyal Inc., Amity Rd., Bethany, Conn. 06525
Dr. A. W. Mitlehner, Bethany (203) 393-3640
Dr. A. E. Smith
Dr. C. E. Crittendon
Mr. F. S. Dovell
THE UPJOHN COMPANY, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Dr. R. L. Johnston, Kalamazoo (616)382-400* Home: (616) 349-3167
Mr. E. Holifield, Colonial Hgts., Va. (703) 526-8735
*The Upjohn Company has 24 hours, 7 days a week operator service. These
operators have a list of people who are on 24-hour call in case of any emergency.
VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORP., 341 East Ohio St., Chicago, 111. 60611 (312) 467-5700
Mr. D. Long, Chicago, Off: (312) 467-5700, Ext. 225 & 509 Home: (219)663-0111
Mr. M.Holland, Chicago, Off: (312) 467-5700, Ext. 286 Home: (312)728-1794
Mr. C.Calo, Chicago, Off: (312) 467-5700, Ext. 203
Mr. L. Trademan, Chicago Off: (312) 467-5700, Ext. 371 Home: (312)299-4322
VINELAND CHEMICAL COMPANY, West Wheat Rd., P.O. Box 745, Vineland, N.J.
A. Schwerdtle, Vineland (609) 691-8880
J.Lamnin, Vineland (609)691-7515
H. Porter Loomis, Vineland (609) 691-3270
VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC., 3340 West Norfolk Rd., Portsmouth, Va. 23703
G. S. Batchelor, Portsmouth, Va. 484-5000
H. M. Maxwell, Portsmouth, Va.
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