Pesticide Analytical and Response Center (PARC)

The Pesticide Analytical and Response Center (PARC) was created by executive order in 1978. The program was reauthorized in 1991 under the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) as ORS 634.550.

PARC responds to pesticide-related incidents in Oregon with suspected health or environmental effects. It acts as a central location that receives Oregon-specific pesticide incident information. The main activities PARC is mandated to perform are:

• Collect incident information,
• mobilize expertise for investigations,
• identify trends and patterns of problems,
• make policy or other recommendations for action,
• report results of investigations, and
• prepare activity reports for each legislative session.

PARC does not have regulatory authority. It relies on member agencies to conduct investigations and take necessary enforcement actions. In these cases, PARC provides assistance between agencies and relevant groups. This includes collecting and distributing case information from member agencies, communication, and incident coordination.

Case information is used to identify trends and patterns about incidents in Oregon. From there, PARC may develop outreach/training materials or provide recommendations for legislative changes.

Pesticide incident response information

• Coordinating Oregon's Response to Pesticide Incidents
• PARC Member Agencies' SOP Summaries
  Abbreviated look at PARC members' standard operating procedures.
• Concerned About a Pesticide Application?
  What to do and whom to call if exposed or concerned about pesticides En Español
• What To Do If You Are Exposed to Pesticides information
• Request for Pesticide Information from a Health Care Professional
  Pesticide use request form for health-care providers treating patients exposed to pesticides. Submit to PARC when completed via fax, 503.986.4735, or email parc@oda.oregon.gov.

PARC reports

2026 PARC board meetings

Meetings are from 9 a.m. to noon, unless noted

PARC board meeting materials

PARC-member agencies and current representative

• PARC co-chairs: Warren Hanson, Jen Seamans
  
• PARC Board Administrator: Gilbert Uribe Valdez
  
• Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA): Warren Hanson
  
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA): Jen Seamans
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W): Becky Anthony
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): David Gruen
• Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF): Tim Moss
  
• Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR OSHA): Ted Bunch
• Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM): Mark Johnston
  
• Oregon Poison Center (OPC): Charisse Pizarro-Osilla
  

Need to make a pesticide use complaint?

• Pesticide complaints webpage
  

To report a pesticide incident that has impacted people, animals, or the environment, call 503-986-6470. Your phone call will be routed 24 hours a day to 211info specialists, who will take your information. PARC staffers will contact you within one business day.

• Fact Sheet: Pesticide Disposal
• Fact Sheet: Pesticide Storage
• Fact Sheet: Transportation and Spills
• National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
  NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• PARC Public Member Application
  This form will assist the Oregon Department of Agriculture Director and Oregon Health Authority Director in evaluating applicants for appointment as the public member to the Pesticide Analytical and Response Center Board.
• Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking (PEST) Program
  Discusses ways to reduce pesticide-related illness and injury by surveying incidences and educating the public.
• Pesticide Use Regulations and Water Protections in Forestry FAQ
• Recognition and management of pesticide poisonings
  Reference guide for health-care providers.
• Reconocimiento y Manejo de los Envenenamientos por Pesticidas (Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings)