Proposed Rulemaking to Implement HB 4062 and HB 2031
On October 2, 2023, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) proposed new and amended rules to implement HB 4062 (2022) and HB 2031 (2021). HB 4062 created the new “noncommercial” applicator license types and HB 2031 granted new authority to ODA related to Restricted Use Pesticides. Additional information is available below:
The public comment period opens on October 2, 2023 and closes on October 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Please submit your comments to pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov. Additionally, ODA will offer two public hearings:
Public Hearing #1: October 17, 2023 (noon to 2 p.m. Pacific Time)
- How to attend this virtual hearing:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 224 736 383 20
Passcode: kaFAFS
Phone Conference ID: 798 987 739#
- Translation services: Spanish translation services will be made available for this hearing.
- Other Requests: To request accommodations in advance of the hearing, please reach out to pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov (preferred) or 503.986.6485.
Public Hearing #2: October 18, 2023 (9-11 a.m. Pacific Time)
- How to attend this virtual hearing:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 214 783 270 303
Passcode: hdtcbQ
Phone Conference ID: 914 070 319#
- Requests: To request language translation services or other accommodations in advance of this hearing, please reach out to pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov (preferred) or 503.986.6485.
El periodo para proveer comentario público del 2 de octubre de 2003 hasta las 5 p.m. hora del Pacifico del 25 de octubre hasta de. Por favor envíe sus comentarios a pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov. Adicionalmente, el ODA ofrecerá dos audiencias públicas: Audiencia Pública #1: 17 de octubre de 2023 (12-2 p.m. hora del Pacífico)
- Cómo asistir esta audiencia virtual:
Reunión de Microsoft Teams
Únase usando su computadora, aplicación móvil, u otro dispositivo
ID de Reunión: 224 736 383 20
Código de Acceso: kaFAFS
O llame (audio solamente)
ID de Conferencia Telefónica: 798 987 739#
- Servicios de interpretación: se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación en español durante esta audiencia.
- Otras solicitudes: para solicitar otras adaptaciones de antemano, por favor comuníquese con pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov (preferido) o 503.986.6485.
Audiencia Pública #2: 18 de octubre de 2023 (9-11 a.m. hora del Pacífico)
- Cómo asistir esta audiencia virtual:
Únase usando su computadora, aplicación móvil, u otro dispositivo
Haga clic aquí para unirse a la reunión
ID de Reunión: 214 783 270 303
Código de Accesso: hdtcbQ
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O llame (audio solamente)
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- Solicitudes: para solicitar servicios de interpretación de idiomas u otras adaptacions antes de la audiencia, comuníquese con pesticide.rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov (preferido) o 503.986.6485.
HB 4062 and HB 2031 implementation workgroup
The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) workgroup advised the Department on the implementation of HB 4062 (2022), which created two new “noncommercial” license types, and HB 2031 (2021), which was required to maintain compliance with recent changes in federal regulations. The goal for this committee was to explore implementation strategies, consistent with federal and state law, that reduce the complexity and burden of pesticide licensing requirements without reducing existing protections for humans and the environment.
Members of the workgroup included leaders and experts from a wide cross section of interests and expertise, including industry, agriculture, and environmental justice groups.
Pesticide registration fee rulemaking
On July 29, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) filed a proposal to amend language in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 603-057-0006. The proposal amended the rule by increasing the annual nonrefundable registration fee for each pesticide and each formula or formulation to $360.00, beginning the 2023 calendar year. This rule also proposed to make the fee nonrefundable.
ODA held a virtual public hearing August 17, and public comments were accepted from 8 a.m. August 17 until 5 p.m. August 31, 2022, Pacific Time Zone. Comments were reviewed and considered.
Update: The final permanent rule has been filed and is effective September 21, 2022. The language reads:
603-057-0006
Pesticide Registration Fees
(1) The annual registration fee for each pesticide product for calendar year 2022 shall be $320.
(2) Beginning for calendar year 2023 pesticide product registration, the annual nonrefundable registration fee for each pesticide product shall be $360.
Alert!
EPA issued a final rule revoking all tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos on Feb. 28, 2022. Lorsban or Dursban are some of the most common trade names for products containing chlorpyrifos.
EPA’s federal actions supersede ODA’s rule regarding use on food or feed crops. At this point, use on nonfood or nonfeed crops have not been impacted by federal actions. However, this is subject to change.
Bottomline: Do not use chlorpyrifos on any food or feed crops after Feb. 27, 2022.
Important: There may possibly be additional action on the federal level regarding product cancellations, sales and distribution. The details are unknown at this time, but ODA’s and EPA’s webpages will be updated periodically.
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For more information on federal actions: