AMSFinal Rule
Recordkeeping on Restricted Use Pesticides by Certified Applications; Recission
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Summary
The federal government is eliminating a rule that required certified pesticide applicators to keep detailed records of their use of restricted pesticides. This change means pesticide professionals will no longer have to maintain these written documentation requirements.
Key Points
- 1The rule being removed previously required certified pesticide applicators to keep records about when and how they used restricted-use pesticides
- 2Restricted-use pesticides are stronger chemicals that only licensed professionals can apply due to health and environmental risks
- 3Pesticide applicators will no longer face federal recordkeeping requirements for these chemicals under this regulation
- 4This change affects professional pest control companies, agricultural spray operations, and other licensed pesticide businesses
- 5The rescission was published in May 2025 and eliminates a previous documentation requirement overseen by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service
Key Dates
Published
May 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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