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
Impact Assessment
If you are a certified pesticide applicator, this means you no longer have to maintain written records of your restricted pesticide applications, reducing administrative burden.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
None
Who is Affected
FarmersManufacturersWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
May 12, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (AMS_FRDOC_0001)
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Marketing Order: Onions Grown in South Texas; Hearing
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Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order No. 989: Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California
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Increased Assessment Rate: Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, OR
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Decreased Assessment Rate: Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico
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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