D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-2213

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 20-2213 - STORAGE, DISPOSAL, AND TRANSPORTATION OF PESTICIDES

2213.1

Any person required to obtain a license or certification under the Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978, as amended (D.C. Law 2-70; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-401 et seq.), shall ensure that the pesticides under storage and the pesticide storage areas shall meet the following requirements, unless otherwise directed by the pesticide label:

(a) The storage area shall be secured or locked to prevent unauthorized access;

(b) Pesticides shall be stored in a separate building or under cover on a paved surface, separated by a physical barrier from living and working areas and from food, feed, fertilizer, seed, and safety equipment;

(c) Pesticides shall be stored in a dry, clean, and well-ventilated area;

(d) A supply of absorbent material, sufficient to absorb a spill equivalent to the capacity of the largest container in storage, shall be kept in the storage area;

(e) All pesticide containers in the storage area shall be properly labeled, free of leaks, and in sound condition;

(f) The storage area shall have a fire extinguisher available of a type and capacity sufficient to extinguish fires originating in the storage area;

(g) Pesticides shall be stored in an area located at least fifty (50) feet from any waterbody, storm sewer, or well, or stored in secondary containment approved by the District Department of the Environment; and

(h) Personal protective equipment shall be stored in an area separated by a physical barrier from the storage area or in a chemical-resistant container.

2213.2

In addition to the requirements in § 2213.1, any person storing restricted-use pesticides shall post on the exterior of the storage area and at each entrance or exit to the storage area, a sign which meets the following requirements:

(a) The sign shall be twelve (12) inches by twelve (12) inches or larger; and

(b) The information on the sign shall include the same words specified in Figure B shown in § 2299.1 at the end of this chapter.

2213.3

Disposal of any pesticides shall be in accordance with Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.), and in accordance with label directions on each pesticide product.

2213.4

Unless otherwise provided for in United States Department of Transportation regulations, pesticide operators shall ensure that:

(a) During transport, pesticide containers and application equipment shall be secured to prevent shifting or release of pesticides; and

(b) Pesticides shall not be placed or carried in the same compartment as the driver, food, or feed, unless placed or carried in a manner that provides adequate protection for the health of the driver and passengers, and the safety of the food or feed from the pesticide.

2213.5

The pesticide business name and certification number shall appear on each motor vehicle transporting in the District pesticides or devices used in pest control. The pesticide operator certification number shall be preceded by "DC Cert. No." and the business name shall be:

(a) In bold print not less than 2 inches high; and

(b) Displayed on both sides of the vehicle.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-2213

Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3340 (3/20/2015)