Notification Provisions for Outdoor Pesticide Applications
 

The Maine Board of Pesticides Control proposes to make the following changes to Chapter 28— this proposal will amend the current rule to implement the requirements of LD 1293, An Act to Require Citizen Notification of Pesticide Applications Using Aerial Spray or Air-carrier Application Equipment. Specifically, the proposed rule will:

--clarify that mandatory disclosure must be provided to occupants of buildings that are both on abutting properties and within 1,320 feet of the application site;

--provide an alternate notification system for applications that cannot reasonably be foreseen 90 days in advance;

--exempt from mandatory notification aerial applications that are subject to Chapter 51 of the Board’s rules;

--allow land managers to propose an alternative notification plan to the Board; and

--establish deadlines and information requirements for the registry of individuals wishing to be notified.

The proposed regulations may be viewed at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org/laws/rulemaking.htm, or printed copies may be obtained from the Board of Pesticides Control office, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028 Telephone: 207-287-2731.

Source: Sept. 9, 2009 email from Gary Fish, Maine Board of Pesticide Control.

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