PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

0080-09-01-.03 PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL.

(1) Pesticides shall be maintained in a manner consistent with their labeling.

(2) Unless otherwise provided by their labeling,

(a) Pesticides shall be maintained in containers or structures that are liquid tight; protected from damage by weather, personnel, and equipment; and secured from accidental spills, leakage, and washing;

(b) Pesticide spills, leakage, and washing shall be cleaned on the same day they occur unless a delay is necessary to protect human health. Cleanup must be conducted in a manner reasonably calculated to maximize pesticide recovery and to protect the public health and safety; and,

(c) Pesticide transfers from one container to another must be attended at all times by a person certified by the department for the application of pesticides.

(3) The requirements of this rule will be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the applicable pesticide label, federal guidance regarding pesticide use and registration, and 40 C.F.R. §165, Subparts A and E.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203, 43-8-106, 43-8-302, and 62-21-118. Administrative History: New rules filed September 27, 2021; effective December 26, 2021.