N.J. Admin. Code § 7:30-12.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:30-12.15 - Notice of applications to agricultural employers

(a) Before the application of any pesticide on or in an agricultural establishment, any handler employer, commercial pesticide applicator, and/or pesticide applicator business performing any application of a pesticide having a reentry time subject to the provisions of 40 CFR Part 156, shall notify the agricultural employer, owner, or lessee responsible for the field being treated of the following:

1. The specific location and description of the areas to be treated;

2. The start and estimated end time and date of application;

3. The product name, EPA registration number, and active ingredient(s);

4. The labeling-specified restricted-entry interval;

5. Whether posting and oral notification, or both, are required; and

6. Any restrictions or use directions on the product labeling that shall be followed for protection of workers, handlers, or other persons during or after application.

(b) If there are any changes to the information provided in (a)1, 4, 5, or 6 above, or if the start time for the application will be earlier than originally forecasted or scheduled, the commercial pesticide handler employer shall ensure that the agricultural employer is provided updated information prior to the application.

1. If there are any changes to any other information provided pursuant to (a) above, the commercial pesticide handler employer shall provide updated information to the agricultural employer within two hours after completing the application.

2. Changes to the estimated application end time of less than one hour need not be reported to the agricultural employer.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:30-12.15

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 756(a), effective 4/6/2020