Federal Register #EPA ICR Number 0155.17, OMB Control Number 2070-0029

EPA Requests Comment on Renewal of Certification of Pesticide Applicators Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comment on the renewal of its information collection for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention - OEMs and Vendors: - EPA is the only agency and entity mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory compliance and information collection related to training and certification of restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicators - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities requested - Applies to agricultural establishments, pest control officials, pesticide registrants, dealers, environmental protection program administrators, governmental pest control programs, pesticide applicator certification programs, and RUP dealers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory compliance under FIFRA sections 3 and 11, and 40 CFR part 171 - Estimated annual burden: 3,350,305 hours - Estimated annual cost: $165,574,064 - Estimated number of respondents: 2,722,243 - Focused on regulatory paperwork and certification/training compliance, not product procurement

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, currently approved through August 31, 2026. The ICR addresses paperwork activities related to training and certification requirements for applicators of restricted use pesticides (RUPs). Comments on this renewal request are due by September 28, 2026.

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