Ch. 1.2 - General CCPASTSG - Colorado Laws & Regulations (graded A)

How can Colorado laws & Regulations vary from federal law? - ANSWERGenerally the laws and regs can be more, but NOT less stringent than federal law. That's why state & federal law mirror each other so they can be enforced on a local level. Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act Title 35, Article 10 and associated rules and regulations is administered by ? - ANSWERThe CDA - Colorado Department of Agriculture - All applicators must read the Pesticide Applicators Act and associated Rules. What is a commercial applicator? - ANSWERA person engaged in the business of applying pesticides or operating certain pest control devices for hire. Any pesticides just not RUP's What is a limited commercial applicator? - ANSWERAny person who in the course of conducting business only in or on property owned or leased by the person or the person's employer is engaged in applying RUP's. What is a public applicator? - ANSWERAny agency of the state, any county, city and county, or municipality, or any other local governmental entity or political subdivision which applies RUP's What is a certified operator (CO)? - ANSWERAn individual who mixes, loads, or applies any pesticide, including RUPs, under the supervision of a QS. What is a qualified supervisor? - ANSWERAny individual who is licensed to apply pesticides without supervision, evaluates pest problems; or recommends pest controls using pesticides or devices; or mixes, loads, or applies any pesticide; or sells application services; or operates devices; or supervises others in any of these functions. Who requires you to keep pesticide application records and who is required to keep records? - ANSWERColorado Pesticide Applicators Act section 35-10-111 and the Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act Rules and Regulations, Part 6. Commercial, Limited Commercial, and Public applicators. What information is required to be recorded for pesticide applications? (11) - ANSWER-Name and address for whom the application was made -Location, if different from above address -Target pest, must be specific -Site, crop, commodity or structure treated -Specific pesticide with EPA Registration Number -Dilution rate -Application rate, total amount of pesticide applied/unit of area -Time and date of application -Carrier, if other than water -Name of the person who made the application -Applicators working in the wood destroying insect category 301, for the control of termites, have additional recordkeeping requirements outlined in Part 6.04 of the Rules When should pesticide application records be completed and how long do you keep them? - ANSWERPesticide application records needs to be completed immediately after each application and they must be kept for 3 years. What sentence needs to be on ALL Invoice Statements? - ANSWERCommercial applicators are licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. What does the Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act Rules and Regulations, Part 7 require? - ANSWERThe original product container with labeling or a copy of the pesticide label and any attached labeling for each product used must be in the possession of the applicator at the site of the application. Requirements for pesticide storage areas include? (6) - ANSWER-Pesticides must be stored separately to prevent contamination -Area must be posted and locked -Area needs to be clean and orderly -Local fire department needs to notified of location and supplied with MSDS for all pesticides held at that location if requested -Each storage location needs to have a working fire extinguisher rated for chemical fires -All service containers (handheld compressed air, pump sprayers...) must be identified with the common name of the a.i. the EPA Reg number, name of the licensee or registrant, and the hazard signal word. Service Vehicle Equipment Identification requirements are? (2) - ANSWER-CO Pesticide Applicators Act Rules and Regs, Part 7 - Each vehicle and/or trailer must be identified on both sides with company name in 2 inch high letters. City and State where company records are kept and letters 1 inch high -Vehicles like ATV's with spray tanks holding more than 10 gal. that due to size or design do not provide enough surface area to comply with I.D. requirements use no less than 1 inch high company name on 1 side of vehicle/ Who has to post at least 1 pesticide posting sign? - ANSWERAccording to the CO Pesticide Applicators Act Rules and Regulations, Part 8 - All Turf, ornamental, and aquatic applications must be posted with at least one sign notifying the public What are the Pesticide Posting Requirements? - ANSWER-Posting(s) need to be placed in easy to see area(s) so adults or children can read them while entering or passing on foot. -For apps to greenbelts, parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, or similar properties, signs must be posted immediately adjacent to areas where pesticides have been applied in a conspicuous and easily legible to adult or child entering the area. Golf courses require the sign at the clubhouse and 1st and 10th tees. Pesticide Notification Requirements - What are the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive Persons requirements for turf and ornamental apps? - ANSWERAll commercial, limited commercial, and public applicators need to give a date and approximate time of any turf and/or ornamental apps no later than 24 hours before to people on the Registry which directly abut their property, property they reside on, and in multi-unit dwellings, when the common area being treated abuts the dwelling. If the person on the registry cannot be contacted, a written notice must be placed on their door at the time of application. Pesticide Notification Requirements - What are the Registry of Pesticide-Sensitive Persons requirements for structural pest control? - ANSWERAll commercial, limited