PCOC Provides DPR with More Input on Pesticide Decontamination Site Regulations

As mentioned in February’s edition of News Briefs, the Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) applauded the California Department of Pesticides (DPR) decision not to proceed with proposed regulations concerning pesticide decontamination sites. As part of that announcement in early February, DPR did indicate that the Agency would “initiate a new regulatory action to adopt/amend regulations pertaining to the same or similar subject matter on a later date.”

In early March, DPR and PCOC representatives met via video conference to discuss our specific concerns regarding the impacts of the original proposed pesticide decontamination rules. The meeting also provided an opportunity to provide an overview of pest control operators' typical pesticide usage and potential options to amend DPR’s original proposal. While substantial progress on potential solutions occurred during the meeting, DPR and PCOC representatives will continue to evaluate potential language more appropriate to address the Agency’s safety concerns.

PCOC appreciated another opportunity to provide input on pesticide decontamination site regulations. It is our belief that industry input is invaluable in shaping regulations that align with the best interests of California's pest management industry and its residents. PCOC looks forward to further discussions with DPR in the development of pragmatic pesticide decontamination rules for pest management professionals in California.