§136u State Cooperation, Aid, and Training

Summary

The Administrator can make agreements with States and Indian tribes so they can help enforce the pesticide rules. Under those agreements, a State or tribe can use its staff and facilities, get training, and receive grants to run cooperative enforcement and applicator training programs. The Administrator can also help States and tribes set up and run training and certification that meet federal standards. Starting with the fiscal year that begins October 1, 1978, funds may be provided so the Administrator can pay 50 percent of each State’s or tribe’s expected training and certification costs. If not enough money is appropriated, each share is cut by the same proportion. The Administrator may also contract with federal, State, or tribal agencies to encourage training of certified applicators. The Administrator must work with the Secretary of Agriculture and use cooperative State extension services to inform and educate pesticide users about approved uses and other regulations.