EPA Region 8 Pesticide Applicator Study Manual -- Pilot Aquatic Pest Control
FIFRA Aquatic Pest Control This category includes commercial applicators using or supervising the use of any restricted use pesticide purposefully applied to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public health related activities included in category 8.
FIFRA Aquatic Pest Control EPA Region 8 inconsistency Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming all have an Aquatic category North Dakota does not have an aquatic category
State Aquatic Pest Control Colorado 108 Aquatic Pest Control: the application of pesticides to standing or running water, except for pesticide applications which are included in the "Public Health" category. Montana (36) Aquatic Pest Control classification includes any applicator using or supervising the use of pesticides purposefully applied to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in the Public Health Pest Control category.
State Aquatic Pest Control South Dakota 6. Aquatic pest control. The classification aquatic pest control shall Include commercial application of pesticides applied to standing or running water. Excluding commercial applicators engaged in public health related activities. Utah (5)(a) Aquatic Surface Water: This category includes applicators applying pesticides to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public health-related activities included in R68-7-6(8).
State Aquatic Pest Control Wyoming Cat. 905 Aquatic Pest Control. This category includes commercial applicators using or supervising the use of any pesticide purposefully applied to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public health related activities included in category 908.
Aquatic Guides Currently Used in Region 8 State Title Pages Date Colorado Aquatic Pest Control 42 1993 Montana South Dakota Aquatic Weed Training Manual Illinois Pesticide Applicator Training Manual 36 1990 Utah Aquatic Surface Water 36 1996 Wyoming How to Identify and Control Water Weeds and Algae 39 128 1998 Montana has a Piscicide Training Manual published in 2007
Aquatic Pilot Objectives 1. To develop an Aquatic Pest Control Study Manual for EPA Region 8 States 2. To develop Aquatic Pest Control exam questions that can be utilized by the participating Region 8 states 3. To develop a process for regional certification and training material development collaboration
Procedure 1: Regional Aquatic Guide Workgroup Full coverage of regional issues Assist in the development of the guide blueprint Function as reviewers and resources as questions arise
Workgroup State Aquatic Specialist SLA or Extension Licensed Aquatic Applicator* Total Colorado 2 1 4 7 Montana 1 1 3 6 South Dakota - 1 2 3 Utah - 1 2 3 Wyoming - 1 1 2 Total 3 5 12 20 * Want a range of experience levels.
Workload Sharing External Review Assembled workgroup will be the reviewers Individuals will be assigned chapters Receive entire draft for reference Provide a detailed and in-depth review of the specific section they are assigned Ensures that all sections receive equal treatment Reduces the individual workload
Procedure 2: Regional Aquatic Applicator Guide Exam Questions Outline of the exam will be developed from the training manual blueprint developed by the regional workgroup Exam items (questions) will consist of multiple-choice and true-false questions
Procedure 2: Regional Aquatic Applicator Guide Exam Questions Initial meeting will be held with a very small group to pre-screen and categorize existing questions Will direct the number of questions that need to be written Second workshop (3-4 days) will be held with all members of the workgroup Final development, screening and validation of all exam items
Procedure 3: Process for regional certification and training material development collaboration Project will establish methods and procedures for effectively collaborating within EPAR8 Process will be shared with other regions and states Western Region Pesticide Meeting North American Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Education Workshop
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Examination for Credentials Tests applicants on knowledge and skills directly related to job activities Exam must be valid and legally defensible Study manual prepares individuals for certification exam
Pesticide Applicator Knowledge and Performance Requirements Job Analysis Comprehensive delineation of the functions and tasks that are performed on the job and of the underlying knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be able to accomplish those tasks effectively
Job Analysis Determine the tasks and knowledge required of today s and tomorrow s commercial pesticide applicators Results of this analysis serve as the blueprint for the study manual and the examination and item bank