604_2004 Integrated Pest Management Regulation B.C.

facilities for manufacturing or processing,

mines, well sites, equipment yards and other facilities for or ancillary to energy production or resource extraction,

highways, transmission lines, pipelines, railways, associated rights of way and other facilities for storing or distributing products, energy or resources,

incinerators, landfills, sewage treatment plants and other facilities for the disposal or treatment of waste,

dams, dikes and reservoirs, and

facilities operated as public airports,

must not be treated with pesticide, and

must be protected from pesticide moving onto it;

a pipe, or a system or arrangement of pipes, by which petroleum, natural gas, or water used or obtained in drilling for, or in the production of, petroleum or natural gas is conveyed, and

property that is used for, with or incidental to the operation of the pipe or system or arrangement of pipes,

Crown land that is not private land,

bodies of water, and

land that is owned or leased for its own purposes by

brodifacoum;

bromadiolone;

difethialone;

one or more persons, each of whom is registered as a joint tenant or a tenant in common in relation to the land,

an individual, partnership, corporation or agency,

a ministry of the government,

a government corporation, or

a program of a ministry of the government, or a division or other part of a government corporation, designated under section 2.1;

permit-restricted pesticides, being those pesticides assigned to this class under section 43 (1) [classification of pesticides] because the administrator considers that the risk of unreasonable adverse effects from their use should be evaluated for each proposed use;

restricted pesticides, being those pesticides that

commercial pesticides, being those pesticides that

domestic pesticides, being those pesticides

excluded pesticides, being those pesticides assigned to this class under section 43 (2) [classification of pesticides] because the administrator considers that excluding them from compliance with the requirements imposed on a licensee, permit holder or confirmation holder under the Act will not increase the risk of unreasonable adverse effects from their use.

an article, instrument, apparatus, contrivance or gadget that, by itself or in conjunction with another control product, is used as a means to control pests directly or indirectly;

a control product that is

a control product that is used to destroy, inactivate or reduce viruses, bacteria or other micro-organisms for the purposes of treating, mitigating or preventing a disease in humans or animals;

a control product that is used to destroy, inactivate or reduce mould, mildew or odours, except when used as a wood preservative.

the management of vegetation or preservation of wood on not more than 20 ha per year of public or private land that is

the management of vegetation on not more than 20 ha per year of public or private land that is

the management of mosquitoes, using a bacterial pesticide, on not more than 1 ha per year of public or private land that is

the management of mosquitoes, using a bacterial pesticide or methoprene, in a storm water catch basin;

to preserve up to 1 000 wooden poles per year on public or private land that is

effective January 7, 2007, the management of pests inside rooms used as living accommodation, or in areas to which more than one occupier has access, in a multi-residence building on private land and containing at least 4 separate units;

effective January 7, 2007, the management of pests on outdoor areas, to which more than one occupier has access, of a multi-residence property on private land and containing at least 4 separate units;

the management of forest pests on private land used for timber production, including private roads, roadsides and other areas ancillary to the timber production;

the management of pests of structures and pests of goods on public land;

the management of pests of gardens and pests of landscaping, including the management of weeds on parking lots, driveways and hard-surfaced pathways, including sidewalks, on public or private land;

the management of forest pests on not more than 20 ha per year of public land that is

the management of vegetation on not more than 20 ha per year of public land that is

the management of noxious weeds or invasive plants on not more than 50 ha per year of public land managed by a single entity;

the management of plant roots in sewers and drain pipes on public land;

the use of an SGAR on public or private land for the management of rodents.

sells, uses or provides a service using an excluded pesticide,

is the owner of private land and uses, on that land, a pesticide set out in Schedule 5 of this regulation,

uses or sells a pesticide only as an employee or contractor of a licensee,

is the owner of land and uses a pesticide only on goods brought to the land by the owner,

under a contract for paving services, uses a pesticide to manage vegetation on land before paving it,

having a possessory interest in agricultural land in relation to which another person has a surface lease, or another right of entry, for purposes of a pipeline or an oil or gas facility, applies pesticide to control vegetation on the pipeline right of way or on or around the oil or gas facility under contract with the holder of the surface lease or other right of entry,

is a manufacturer of pesticides, or a manufacturer's agent, and supplies a pesticide to a pesticide wholesaler,

is a wholesaler of pesticides and supplies pesticide to a vendor licensee or a veterinarian,

is a wholesaler of pesticides and returns pesticide to its manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent,

uses a pesticide for a research purpose, if

is a pesticide user service licensee, a pesticide user non-service licensee or a confirmation holder and sells surplus pesticide to a pesticide user service licensee, a pesticide user non-service licensee, a confirmation holder or the holder of an appropriate certificate, if the seller notifies the administrator of the sale.

to manage weeds

to manage

the person

the person

holds, or employs a person who holds, the category of certificate that under section 50 [category of certificate required] is required in relation to the category of licence applied for, and

maintains a business location in British Columbia for doing business in the Province or provides the administrator with an address in British Columbia at which the person may be served with documents.

an indoor area of a multi-residence property to which all or most occupants of the property have access, and

an outdoor area of a multi-residence property that is

is not used or intended to be used as living accommodation, and

is not accessible to the general public and most occupants of the property;

public land that is maintained for purposes of public passage or recreation, or

private commercial land to which members of the public may reasonably be expected to have access.

the occupant of the living accommodations, and

if different from the occupant, the owner or manager of the building or the agent of either.

provide, before or immediately following the use, a treatment notice that complies with section 63 (1) to the owner or manager of the building or the agent of either, and

either

provide a treatment notice that complies with section 63 (1) to the owner or manager of the building or the agent of either, and

either

before or immediately following the use, provide a treatment notice that complies with section 63 (1) to the owner or manager of the building or the agent of either, and

either

the occupant of the land,

all tenants of the land, if any, and

if different from the occupant, the owner or manager of the land or the agent of either.

section 63 (1) (e) and (f) to the licensee is to be read, if there is no licensee, as a reference to the certificate holder, and

section 63 (1) (e) to the licence number is to be read, if there is no licence, as a reference to the certificate number.

if the treatment area is fenced, at each gate or opening that provides access to the area, and

if the treatment area is not fenced, at intervals around or along the area as necessary so that a notice is clearly visible and will provide notice of the pesticide use to any person approaching the area,

the owner or manager of each property within 200 m of the treatment area, and

beekeepers whose bees enter or are likely to enter the treatment area.

post a treatment notice that complies with section 63 (1) and (2) at each entrance to the structure, and

ensure that the treatment notice remains posted until the licensee confirms that it is safe to enter the structure.

the pesticide is insecticide applied in cracks and crevices,

the pesticide is insect gel, or insect bait in a bait station, that is placed in a concealed location not accessible to children or pets,

the pesticide is insecticide applied to a wasp nest that

the pesticide is rodenticide and is used in accordance with the requirements in section 81 [use requirements — licensee in relation to rodenticide use],

the pesticide is herbicide and is used to manage weeds along fences or in cracks in the pavement on roads, in sidewalks or in parking lots,

granular pesticide is used in flower, vegetable or shrub beds and mixed into soil,

the pesticide is bacterial pesticide applied to water, or

the pesticide is used as described in section 5 (1) (d).

$250 if the application is for pesticide use on less than 50 ha in each year;

$500 if the application is for pesticide use on 50 or more ha in any year and less than 500 ha in each year;

$1 000 if the application is for pesticide use on 500 or more ha in any year.

$250 if the application is for the pesticide use from one business address;

$500 if the application is for the pesticide use from 2 or 3 business addresses;

$1 000 if the application is for the pesticide use from 4 or more business addresses.

$250 if the application is for the sale of domestic pesticides only or for the sale of less than 100 kg per year of commercial, restricted or permit-restricted pesticides;

$1 000 if the application is for the sale of 100 or more kg per year of commercial, restricted or permit-restricted pesticides.

permit-restricted;

restricted.

aerial application of a pesticide by a pilot;

use of an SGAR on public or private land for the management of rodents.

permit-restricted;

restricted;

commercial;

domestic.

has reached 16 years of age,

has attained the appropriate educational level for the certificate or has completed one or more courses specified by the administrator, and

either

has been given notice of the time and place of a certificate examination on 2 different occasions, and

has failed to attend for the examination on both occasions,

aerial application of a pesticide;

use of a pesticide, other than an excluded pesticide, in or on a body of water, unless under section 5 [pesticide uses requiring a licence] a licence is required for the use or under section 24 [pesticide classes and pesticide uses requiring a confirmation] a confirmation is required for the use;

use of a pesticide, other than an excluded pesticide, on public land, unless under section 5 a licence is required for the use or under section 24 a confirmation is required for the use;

use of strychnine to control bird populations.

the use is aerial application to private land used primarily for agricultural production,

the use is aerial application

the use is for research purposes

the use is of a pesticide on public land used for agricultural activities, except agricultural activities authorized by a licence or permit issued under the Range Act.

maintains a business location in British Columbia for doing business in the Province or provides the administrator with an address in British Columbia at which the person may be served with documents,

has conducted the consultations as required under section 20 [public consultation requirements — permits] and submitted a description of the action, if any, the applicant proposes to take in response to comments received during consultations, and

if requested by the administrator, has submitted to the administrator an evaluation of the geographical features that require a pesticide-free zone or a no-treatment zone at the treatment location.

meeting the requirement is impractical in relation to the proposed use, method of application or treatment area, and

if the terms and conditions imposed on the permit under section 18 (3) are complied with, allowing the licensee or confirmation holder to perform the use without meeting the requirement will not cause unreasonable adverse effects.

the application relates to an unforeseen pest problem and the delay in applying the pesticide required to carry out the consultations is likely to result in an unreasonable adverse effect,

the particular pesticide use to which the application relates is that the use is unlikely to affect any person, other than the person who owns the treatment area, or any other person's property, or

the application relates to a treatment area located within a region of the Province in respect of which the provincial health officer or a medical health officer has advised that there is an increased risk to human health due to the West Nile virus.

restricted pesticides;

commercial pesticides;

domestic pesticides.

the management of vegetation or preservation of wood on more than 20 ha per year of public or private land that is

the management of vegetation on more than 20 ha per year of public or private land that is

the management of mosquitoes, using bacterial pesticide, on more than 1 ha per year of public land that is

the preservation of more than 1 000 wooden poles per year on public or private land that is

the management of forest pests on more than 20 ha per year of public land that is

the management of vegetation on more than 20 ha per year of public land that is

the management of noxious weeds or invasive plants on more than 50 ha per year of public land managed by a single entity;

the management of mosquitoes on public land, other than with a bacterial pesticide applied to a body of water.

maintains a business location in British Columbia for doing business in the Province or provides the administrator with an address in British Columbia at which the person may be served with documents, and

has conducted the consultations as required under section 27 (1) and submitted with the application a description of the action, if any, the applicant proposes to take in response to comments received during consultations.

for a use described in section 24 (2) (a) to (c) or (e) to (h) [pesticide uses requiring a confirmation],

for a use described in section 24 (2) (d),

a pesticide manufacturer;

a pesticide distributor;

a pesticide formulator;

a pesticide wholesaler;

a licensee;

a permit holder;

a confirmation holder.

apply integrated pest management in accordance with section 68 [licensee — integrated pest management] or 69 [confirmation holder — integrated pest management], as applicable, when using a pesticide, and

unless the pesticide use is authorized under another enactment or by an order of the court or the Lieutenant Governor in Council, before using a pesticide obtain the express permission of the owner or manager of the land to which pesticide is applied.

minimizes hazards to human health and the environment, and

is in accordance with the standards prescribed in sections 65 [pesticide container and labelling standards], 66 [pesticide storage] and 67 [pesticide storage — licensee], as applicable.

the escape, discharge or unauthorized removal of the pesticide from the transport vehicle, and

the contamination of food or drink intended for animal or human consumption, household furnishings, toiletries, clothing, bedding or similar items that are transported with the pesticide.

minimizes hazards to human health and the environment, and

is in accordance with the applicable standards prescribed in Division 7 [Standards for Use, Containment, Transport, Storage or Sale of Pesticide] of Part 2 in relation to

that contaminated runoff does not enter a watercourse or groundwater, or cross a property boundary;

that pesticide spray drift does not enter a watercourse or groundwater;

that all precautions are taken that are reasonably necessary to prevent an unreasonable volume of pesticide spray drift from crossing a property boundary, unless the person in possession of the property into which the drift crosses allows otherwise.

the date, time and location of application;

the temperature, precipitation, wind speed and wind direction at the time of application;

the name of each targeted pest;

for each pesticide applied,

keep a record of each sale of a commercial, permit-restricted or restricted pesticide, and

prepare and submit to the administrator by April 1 of each year following a calendar year in which the licensee was licensed, a summary of the licensee's sales in the calendar year.

the date of sale;

the purchaser's name, address, telephone number and, for sales of restricted or permit-restricted pesticide, the purchaser's applicator certificate number;

the certified dispenser's name and certificate number;

the pesticide sold, including its trade name and registration number under the federal Act;

the size of the container the pesticide was sold in and the number of containers sold;

if the pesticide is an SGAR,

if the pesticide is an SGAR and the licensee who intends to use the SGAR holds a pesticide non-service user licence, the category of essential service location that applies to the treatment site at which the SGAR is to be used.

trade name;

registration number under the federal Act;

active ingredient;

total litres or kilograms sold.

if the use was performed as a service, the name and address of the person for whom the service was performed;

if the service was performed for another licensee or a permit or confirmation holder, the number of the person's licence, permit or confirmation;

if the use was not performed as a service, the name and address of the owner or manager of the treatment location;

the name and certificate number of the pesticide applicator certificate holder who used the pesticide or supervised the use;

the date and time of the pesticide use;

the name of the pest targeted by the use or the purpose of the pesticide use;

the trade name of each pesticide used and its registration number under the federal Act;

for each pesticide used, the method and rate of application and the total quantity used;

if the use was outdoors, the prevailing meteorological conditions including temperature, precipitation and velocity and direction of the wind;

pest monitoring methods and injury thresholds used to fulfill the licensee's integrated pest management requirements in relation to the use;

advice given to the owner or manager of the treatment area in relation to the following:

if the licensee decided under section 71 (4) [use requirements — licensee and confirmation holder] that a no-treatment zone may be reduced, the information on which the licensee based the decision.

the results of pest monitoring carried out by the licensee in relation to

the use of the monitoring results described in paragraph (a) to determine injury thresholds;

how public notification was given and where notices were posted;

the effectiveness and impacts of the pesticide use.

for each treatment site, the information described in subsection (1);

measures that were taken to comply with the requirements set out in section 68 (1) (a);

the results of rodent monitoring carried out by the licensee in relation to

the date on which the SGAR is removed from the treatment site.

the name and address of the owner or manager of the treatment location;

if the use was performed as a service, the name and licence number of the licensee who performed the service;

if the use was not performed as a service, the name and certificate number of the pesticide applicator certificate holder who used the pesticide or supervised the use;

if a confirmation was required for the use, the confirmation number;

the information described in section 35 (1) (e) to (i) and (k) [records of use — licensee].

the name and address of the owner or manager of the treatment location;

if the use was performed as a service, the name and licence number of the licensee who performed the service;

if the use was not performed as a service, the name and certificate number of the pesticide applicator certificate holder who used the pesticide or supervised the use;

if a permit was required for the use or the class of pesticide, the permit number;

the information required under section 35 (1) (e) to (i), (k) and (l) and (2).

a record of when, where and how the notice was published or when the notice was given of the public consultation, as applicable;

a summary of the verbal public responses to the public consultation;

a summary of the responses given by the licensee, permit holder or confirmation holder to the public responses described in paragraph (b).

copies of any notices published or given under section 60, 61 or 62, and

all written responses to the notice under subsection (1).

the name and address of the licensee, permit holder or confirmation holder, and their licence, permit or confirmation number,

the following information for each pesticide used in the calendar year:

the total area treated.

provide separate records of the information required under subsection (2) (b) for

set out the total area treated in the calendar year for a use described in section 5 (1) (a), (b), (j), (k) or (l).

a description of the treatment location and a map identifying its gross boundaries;

the methods used to apply pesticide;

the total area treated;

total area treated with each pesticide used;

methods of non-pesticide pest controls used and the estimated total area of their use.

use a pesticide on public land,

aerially apply pesticide, or

use a fumigant gas pesticide,

the proposed treatment areas, and

the geographic features that require a pesticide-free zone or a no-treatment zone.

the name and business location of the licensee;

a description of each treatment location proposed for a use described in subsection (2) for the calendar year and a map or diagram, based on the map or diagram prepared and retained under subsection (1), that clearly identifies those locations;

a description of the proposed treatment for each treatment area including the pesticide to be used and its method of application;

the total area of treatment areas in the treatment locations described under paragraph (b).

the proposed treatment areas, and

the geographic features that require a pesticide-free zone or a no-treatment zone.

the name and business location of the confirmation holder;

a description of the proposed treatment locations for the calendar year and a map or diagram, based on the map or diagram prepared and retained under subsection (1), that clearly identifies those locations;

a description of the proposed treatment for each treatment area including the pesticide to be used and its method of application;

the total area of treatment areas in the treatment locations described under paragraph (b).

pesticide vendor;

pesticide user service;

pesticide user non-service.

sells or offers to sell a pesticide, or

purchases, directly or indirectly, a pesticide for the purpose of selling the pesticide.

provides, or offers to provide, for a fee a service respecting pesticides,

provides, or offers to provide, for a fee a service of a use prescribed in section 5 (1) [pesticide uses requiring a licence], or

purchases, directly or indirectly, a pesticide for the purpose of providing a service described in paragraph (a) or (b).

name, address and telephone number of the applicant, and if the applicant is a corporation, the name of a person who is the principal contact in relation to the application;

if the applicant carries on business in a name other than a name provided under paragraph (a), that other name;

each business address where pesticides are sold or from which pesticides are used;

category of licence applied for;

classes and amounts of pesticides in relation to which the applicant applies to be licensed to sell;

uses of pesticides for which the applicant applies to be licensed and the number of hectares or poles per year to be treated under the licence;

term requested up to a maximum of 5 years;

whether the applicant intends to, during the term of the licence,

be present when the service is provided;

either

advise each person who intends to purchase a pesticide that the person

ask each person who intends to purchase a pesticide what the person intends to use the pesticide for and

offer to provide advice in relation to pest management and the safe use of the pesticide;

in respect of the sale of SGARs,

a licensee must comply with all applicable regulations;

a licence is not transferable without the written approval of the administrator;

within 30 days after a change in any information provided by the licensee in an application under section 45 [licence applications], the licensee must give written notice to the administrator of the change;

if a licensee performs a pesticide use as a service

if a licensee believes that the licensee or another person has contravened the Act or this regulation in a manner involving the release of pesticide into the environment, the licensee must give written notice to the administrator as soon as practicable.

the licence is valid according to its terms only in relation to the business location indicated on the licence application;

the licensee must have available for inspection, at the place and time a pesticide is sold, a copy of the certificate held by the certified individual required under section 5 (3) of the Act to perform duties described in section 46 (3) [duties of certified individuals in relation to licensee] in relation to the sale;

a licensee may not sell a pesticide to an individual who has not reached 16 years of age;

a licensee may sell or distribute a permit-restricted pesticide or a restricted pesticide only to a person who

a licensee may sell or distribute a permit-restricted pesticide only to a person who

a licensee must ensure that an individual holding a pesticide dispenser certificate endorsed for the applicable class of pesticides performs the following functions:

a licensee must, in respect of the sale of an SGAR,

the licensee must ensure that an individual holding the certificate required under section 50 (4) in relation to a particular use is present when the use is performed and either

Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2006, s. 14 (a).]

the licensee must ensure that a copy of the certificate of the certificate holder performing the duties for the licensee that must be performed by a certificate holder is at or near the treatment area during the pesticide use.

pesticide dispenser;

pesticide applicator;

residential applicator.

individual's name and address and date of birth;

category of certificate applied for;

class of pesticides or uses requested in relation to the category of certificate.

may be taken orally or in writing, as directed by the administrator, and

must be taken at the time and place directed by the administrator.

within the 5 year period immediately preceding the application date, the applicant has accumulated 20 continuing education credits relating to a matter set out in Schedule 3, or

the applicant

in relation to a matter set out in Schedule 3, and

provided by a training provider that

a certificate holder must comply with all applicable regulations;

a certificate is not transferable;

if a certificate holder believes that the certificate holder or another person has contravened the Act or this regulation in a manner involving the release of pesticide into the environment, the certificate holder must give written notice to the administrator as soon as practicable;

a certificate holder must ensure that the certificate holder's certificate is at or near anyplace where the certificate holder is performing a duty that under this regulation must be performed by a certified individual.

the certificate holder may use, under the certificate, only a pesticide that

the certificate holder may use, under the certificate, a pesticide only

the applicant's name, address, phone number and email address and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name of a person who is the principal contact in relation to the application;

if the applicant carries on business in a name other than a name provided under paragraph (a), that other name;

pesticide class or pesticide use in relation to which the permit is applied for and the following information in relation to the particular pesticide intended to be used:

purpose of the proposed pesticide use;

a description of the treatment location and a map identifying the gross boundaries of the treatment area;

proposed start and end date of pesticide use;

name of the owner or manager of the treatment location.

a permit holder must comply with all applicable regulations;

a permit is not transferable without the written approval of the administrator;

a permit holder must ensure that an individual holding the certificate required under section 50 (4) [category of certificate required] in relation to a particular use is present when the use is performed and either

a permit holder must ensure that a copy of the certificate of the individual described in paragraph (c) is at or near the treatment location during the pesticide use;

if a permit holder believes that the permit holder or another person has contravened this regulation in a manner involving the release of pesticide into the environment, the permit holder must give written notice to the administrator as soon as practicable.

a description of the geographic boundaries of the area to which the plan applies and maps or diagrams showing proposed treatment areas within that area;

the name or position title of the person responsible for managing pests in relation to the land described in paragraph (a);

the name or position title, and the email address and phone number, of an individual who is the principal contact for information relating to the pest management plan.

a description of the program that will be employed to prevent organisms from becoming pests;

either

a description of the monitoring program that will be employed before or during the pesticide use for assessing pest populations, environmental conditions and damage caused by pests, which program must include a description of

the injury thresholds that will be applied in deciding whether a pesticide treatment is necessary and an explanation of

pest treatment options including

a description of the monitoring program that will be employed for evaluating the effectiveness of the pesticide use on pest populations and the environment, including effects on organisms other than targeted pests, by comparison with the information collected under the program described in paragraph (c), which program must include a description of

a description of the methods of handling, preparing, mixing, applying and otherwise using pesticides that will be employed under the plan including a description of the following procedures:

a description of the environmental protection strategies and procedures that will be followed under the plan, including a description of the following strategies and procedures:

identification of each pesticide that will be used under the plan, the manner of its application and the type of equipment required for each manner of application.

the name, business address and email address of the applicant, and if different from the business address, an address for service on the applicant;

if the applicant carries on business in a name other than a name provided under paragraph (a), that other name;

the class of pesticide prescribed under section 24 (1) [pesticide classes and pesticide uses requiring a confirmation] or the use prescribed under section 24 (2) in relation to which the notice is sent;

a description of the geographic boundaries of the area to which the pesticide use notice relates, as described in the applicable pest management plan, including the names of the regional districts of which all or a part are within those geographic boundaries;

a list of the active ingredients of the pesticides proposed for use under the applicable pest management plan;

a statement of whether aerial application of pesticide is intended under the applicable pest management plan;

the name and phone number of an officer or employee of the applicant who is the principal contact for information relating to the applicable pest management plan;

the location for the purpose of section 7 (6) (a) of the Act;

the maximum number of hectares or poles per year intended to be treated with pesticide under the applicable pest management plan;

the term of the applicable pest management plan, which must not exceed 5 years;

the amount of the fee prescribed in section 29 [confirmation fees] in relation to the confirmation requested.

select the pesticides to be used in a treatment area;

determine the method or rate of pesticide application in a treatment area;

determine injury thresholds for the purposes of section 68 (1) (d) [licensee use of pesticide — integrated pest management] or 69 (1) (d) [confirmation holder use of pesticide — integrated pest management], if applicable;

mix pesticide concentrates;

calibrate pesticide application equipment;

handle or use fumigants;

use permit-restricted pesticides or restricted pesticides;

use pesticides having a label indicating that the pesticide may be used only by persons holding a certificate or other authorization to use the pesticide;

conduct evaluations for the purposes of section 68 (2) or 69 (2), if applicable;

use an SGAR.

prepare and maintain a record of each assistant applicator's completion of the course referred to in subsection (1),

keep the record at or near the treatment area during application of the pesticide, and

make the record available to the supervising certificate holder.

must not be more than 500 m from each assistant applicator,

must maintain continuous visual or auditory contact with each assistant applicator,

must review the record kept under section 59.2 [training and training records] in respect of each assistant applicator, and

must not permit an assistant applicator to apply a pesticide unless satisfied that the assistant applicator has completed the course required under section 59.2 (1).

publish a notice of the application containing the information set out in subsection (2) in the manner specified by the administrator, or

if all persons who may be affected by use are identifiable, give written notice containing the information set out in subsection (2) to each of those persons.

the heading "APPLICATION FOR PESTICIDE USE" in block letters 18 pt. or larger and in bold or medium type;

the application number;

the name or position title, and address and email address, of the applicant and a telephone number at which the applicant can be contacted;

the purpose of the pesticide use;

the manner of application of the pesticide;

the location and size of the treatment area;

the trade name of the pesticide and its active ingredient;

pesticide use proposed start and end dates;

a location where copies of the permit application and maps of the treatment area may be examined;

the following paragraph: A person wishing to contribute information about the treatment area for the evaluation of this permit application must send copies of the information to both the applicant at the address above or email address above and the administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act at [address] within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

proof of publication of the notice or, if the notice was not published, a copy of the notice and a statement identifying the persons to whom the notice was given, and

a signed statement describing the action the applicant proposes to take in response to information provided in response to the notice.

the heading "DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN" in block letters;

a reference number or other identifier unique to the proposed pest management plan;

the applicant's name or position title, address, email address and telephone number;

a statement that the use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies;

a description, with reference to communities, of the area to which the pest management plan applies;

the proposed duration of the pest management plan;

the trade name and active ingredient of the pesticides proposed to be used under the pest management plan;

the proposed manners of applying the pesticides identified under paragraph (g);

a location where copies of the proposed pest management plan and maps of the proposed treatment area may be examined;

the following paragraph: A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment area, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above or email address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

description of the treatment area;

reason for the pesticide use;

pesticide to be used, its registration number under the federal Act and its active ingredients;

the earliest date that the pesticide will be used;

the width of the no-treatment zone that will be maintained from a water supply intake or well used for domestic or agricultural purposes, including water for livestock or for irrigation of crops;

a request that the recipient

a phone number at which the licensee or an employee can be reached for more information about the proposed pesticide use.

description of the treatment area;

name of the targeted pest;

the registration number under the federal Act of the pesticide to be used and its active ingredient;

proposed date and start time of the pesticide use and proposed alternative dates and times of the pesticide use;

name of licensee and licence number;

a phone number at which the licensee or an employee can be reached for more information about the proposed pesticide use;

precautions that should be taken to minimize exposure to a pesticide or its residues, including, without limiting this, specifying the period following the use during which people should not enter the treatment area;

if fruit-bearing trees or other food crops are treated, the number of days before food can be harvested safely.

if posted in an outdoor area, be at least 550 cm 2 in size and if posted in an indoor area, be at least 200 cm 2 in size,

if the notice may be exposed to water, be constructed of water resistant material,

use type or letters that are clearly legible to a person approaching the treatment area,

contain a cautionary symbol, like a stop sign or a raised hand, that will draw the attention of a person approaching the treatment area, and

display, in bold, block letters, the words "NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE" or, in place of the word "pesticide", the word "insecticide", "herbicide" or another category of pesticide.

if in relation to private land, be posted

if in relation to public land, be posted

if posted by a confirmation holder, give notice of

if posted by a licensee, give notice of

must be

must be given in writing to beekeepers registered under the Bee Regulation who have apiaries registered under the Bee Regulation in the treatment area, and

must give notice of the matters described in subsection (2) (c) in relation to the proposed pesticide use.

in the container in which it was originally packaged and with the label originally affixed by the manufacturer, or

in a container designed for containing the pesticide and labelled in accordance with subsection (2).

the trade name of the pesticide,

the name and the concentration of the active ingredient in the pesticide, and

the pesticide's registration number under the federal Act.

separately from food intended for human or animal consumption, and

in a storage facility that is

has the words "WARNING: CHEMICAL STORAGE — AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY" written in block letters, and

is clearly visible to a person approaching the door.

release vapours, and

bear a "poison" symbol on the label

separated from the other areas of the vendor's business premises by floor to ceiling walls constructed of wood, fibreboard, plaster, brick or other solid material,

entered from the outside or, if the entry is inside, has a self-closing door, and

ventilated so that pesticide vapours are vented to the outside.

identify and implement, or identify and advise the owner, occupant or manager of the treatment area of, reasonable measures to prevent pests;

identify pest species and pest complexes to be managed;

monitor to determine the population of pests and their location;

determine the injury threshold for each pest and apply them to the determination of when to use a pesticide;

select pest treatment methods based on

implement the reasonable measures to prevent pests identified in the pest management plan prepared in relation to the confirmation;

identify pest species and pest complexes to be managed;

determine, on the basis of monitoring

determine the injury threshold for each pest and apply it to the determination of when to use a pesticide;

select pest treatment methods based on, as identified in the pest management plan prepared in relation to the confirmation,

ensure that each individual who will be using the pesticide is informed of

ensure that the application equipment is in good working order and, if required, is calibrated to conform with the application rates on the pesticide label;

carry out an inspection of the treatment area to ensure that the applicable regulatory requirements and standards can be met in carrying out the use;

if the pesticide is to be applied aerially, ensure that the pilot conducts an inspection of the proposed treatment area to ensure that the pilot is familiar with the boundaries and other critical features of the treatment area.

precautions to prevent unprotected human exposure to pesticide;

precautions to ensure that domestic water sources, agricultural water sources and soil used for agricultural crop production are protected for their intended use;

except as provided under subsection (12), precautions to avoid the use of pesticide over vertebrate wildlife or domestic animals that are visible to the user.

use a residual pesticide on water-saturated soil, during heavy rainfall or if heavy rainfall is imminent, or

spray a pesticide on foliage covered by ice or frost or if water is flowing on the foliage.

prevent erosion of a stream bank,

prevent debris that would cause an unreasonable adverse effect from entering a stream, or

maintain slope stability in areas where landslides have occurred.

in slug bait stations that are resistant to tampering by children and animals, or

in areas that are inaccessible to children and domestic animals.

comply with all applicable regulations,

ensure that an individual holding the certificate required under section 50 (4) [category of certificate required] in relation to a particular use is present when the use is performed and either

ensure that the certificate of the individual described in paragraph (b) is at or near the treatment area during the pesticide use, and

if the confirmation holder believes that the confirmation holder or another person has contravened the Act or this regulation in a manner involving the release of pesticide into the environment, the confirmation holder must give written notice to the administrator as soon as practicable.

to 2 m along or around a body of water or a classified wetland that is fish bearing or that drains directly into a fish bearing body of water or a dry stream that when wet is fish bearing or drains directly into a fish bearing body of water

except as provided in section 77 (2), to 5 m along or around body of water or a classified wetland that is fish bearing or that drains directly into a fish bearing body of water or along or around a dry stream that when wet is fish bearing or drains directly into a fish bearing body of water, unless the treatment area is described in paragraph (a) (i);

except as provided in section 77 (2), to a 2 m no-treatment zone along or around a body of water if the body of water is not fish bearing at any time of the year and does not drain directly into a fish bearing body of water.

up to but not below the high water mark of temporary, free-standing bodies of water, and

over dry streams

anadromous salmonids,

rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, bull trout, Dolly Varden char, lake trout, brook trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, mountain whitefish, lake whitefish, arctic grayling, burbot, white sturgeon, black crappie, yellow perch, walleye or northern pike,

a species of fish identified as a species at risk under section 13 (1) of the Government Actions Regulation, or

a species of fish identified as regionally important wildlife under section 13 (2) of the Government Actions Regulation;

the body of water or classified wetland is not fish bearing at any time of the year, and

selective application methods are used between 2 m and 10 m above the high water mark.

the body of water is

no glyphosate is applied below the high water mark.

a temporary free-standing body of water,

not a wildlife habitat feature,

not fish bearing and does not drain into a fish bearing body of water within 100 m, and

either smaller than 25 m 2 or not a wetland.

the dry stream is not a wildlife habitat feature, and

not fish bearing when wet.

a shrouded boom is used and the vehicle speed is not more than 30 km per hour,

a shrouded boom is not used, paragraph (c) does not apply and the vehicle speed is not more than 16 km per hour, or

the pesticide is a wood preservative.

the pesticide is applied to railway ballast or yards, and

the body of water is a temporary, free-standing body of water that is not fish bearing at any time of the year and does not drain directly into fish bearing waters.

the treatment is selective application to trees at highway crossings along the right of way,

the body of water or dry stream is not fish bearing at any time of the year and does not drain directly into fish bearing water, and

if in relation to a body of water, the body of water is a temporary, free-standing body of water.

the pesticide is a wood preservative, and

precautions are taken that prevent the deposit of the wood preservative below the high water mark.

a licensee for the purposes of a pesticide use described in section 5 (1) (l);

a licensee performing noxious weed or invasive plant management in relation to a use described in section 5 (1) (a), (b), (g), (j) or (k);

a confirmation holder, for the purposes of a pesticide use described in section 24 (2) (g);

a confirmation holder performing noxious weed or invasive plant management in relation to a use described in section 24 (2) (a), (b), (e) or (f).

identify sites where biological weed control organisms have been released, and

prevent harm to those organisms.

the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control has advised the public that it has identified the West Nile virus in mosquitoes in the region of the Province where the pesticide is to be applied, and

the mosquitoes to be treated are species that are vectors of the West Nile virus.

confirm by water dip samples that mosquito larvae are present in a body of water before applying mosquito larvicide to the body of water,

document the efficacy of a use of mosquito larvicide by conducting pre-treatment and post-treatment larval samples of the water, and

spray a pesticide for the purpose of controlling adult mosquitoes only between sunset and sunrise.

a wildlife management area designated under section 4 of the Wildlife Act,

a critical wildlife area or wildlife sanctuary designated under section 5 of the Wildlife Act,

land acquired and administered under section 3 of the Wildlife Act,

an ecological reserve designated under the Ecological Reserve Act,

a bird sanctuary designated under the regulations pursuant to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (Canada), or

a wildlife area designated under the Canada Wildlife Act.

the licensee must contact the drinking water officer within the meaning of the Drinking Water Protection Act for the region within which the treatment is proposed in order to ascertain if the proposed treatment area is near a water supply intake or well used for domestic or agricultural purposes, including water for livestock or irrigation of crops, and

if the storm water catch basin drains directly into a fish bearing body of water,

an external liquid formulation, a groundline bandage treatment formulation or a liquid internal preservative is used, and

a 10 m no-treatment zone is maintained

a liquid internal wood preservative is used,

a 3 m no-treatment zone is maintained from fish bearing bodies of water and dry streams that are fish bearing when wet,

a 1 m no-treatment zone is maintained from non-fish bearing bodies of water, and

no pesticide is applied below the high water mark of dry streams that are not fish bearing at any time of the year.

an external liquid formulation or groundline bandage treatment formulation is used,

a 3 m no-treatment zone is maintained from fish bearing bodies of water and dry streams that are fish bearing when wet, and

a 1 m no-treatment zone is maintained from non-fish bearing bodies of water or dry streams that are not fish bearing at any time of the year.

in rigid walled bait containers that are fastened down to prevent tipping or removal and that remain securely closed for the period of time they are in use, or

in locations and in a manner so that unauthorized people and domestic pets cannot gain access to them.

the word "Poison" or the symbol for poison;

the name of the licensee's contact and the phone number at which that person can be reached for information about the pesticide use;

the pesticide's active ingredient or its registration number under the federal Act.

must contain an agent, like denatonium benzoate, that causes a bitter taste, and

must be removed from the treatment area and destroyed when the baiting program is complete.

use an SGAR at a treatment site that is not an essential service location;

use an SGAR at a treatment site unless the licensee has determined that rodents are present at the treatment site or that there is evidence of recent rodent activity at the treatment site;

use an SGAR at a treatment site unless practical alternatives to the use of an SGAR have been implemented and have not been effective in relation to the management of rodents;

use an SGAR at a treatment site unless the licensee ensures that the owner, occupant or manager has implemented the measures described in section 68 (1) (a), if the licensee is not personally implementing those measures;

use an SGAR at a treatment site for more than 35 consecutive days;

use an SGAR at a treatment site for more than 120 days in a year;

use an SGAR in one of the following areas, unless subsection (6) applies:

the area is a place where the government of British Columbia or an agent of the government of British Columbia, the government of Canada or an agent of the government of Canada, or a First Nation engages in a program that has the purpose of conserving or protecting a species or an ecosystem from the impacts of non-native rodents, and

the licensee complies with all other applicable requirements under the Act.

before each use, ask the owner, occupant or manager of the treatment site to disclose whether an SGAR has been used in that treatment site within the preceding year and, if one has been used, the dates on which it was used;

refrain from using the SGAR at the treatment site if it appears to the licensee that the number of days set out in subsection (5) (e) or (f) has been exceeded or would be exceeded if the licensee were to use the SGAR;

prepare a rodent management plan in the form and containing the information specified by the administrator;

follow the rodent management plan referred to in paragraph (c) when using the SGAR;

remove any spilled SGAR as soon as practicable;

make reasonable efforts to remove all dead rodents from the treatment site, except for any dead rodents that in the opinion of the licensee were not poisoned by an SGAR;

subject to paragraph (h), remove each SGAR from the treatment area by no later than 35 days after the date that the SGAR is first used;

if the licensee is not permitted to enter the treatment site for the purposes of complying with paragraphs (f) or (g),

dispose of SGARs and rodents that are removed from the treatment site and from other areas in proximity to the treatment site in a manner that minimizes hazards to human health and the environment and that complies with applicable municipal bylaws.

detecting fumigant leaks from the treatment area,

determining whether the pesticide use is effective,

determining when concentrations are at a level that is safe for humans to re-enter the treatment area, and

if the fumigant is released into buildings or spaces where humans may be present, determining if concentrations are at a level that is safe for human exposure.

up to date,

except as provided in subsection (2), at the business location identified on the licence or permit application or the pesticide use notice, as applicable, and

for a period of 3 years after the sale, use or application to which they relate.

may keep records relating to a pesticide use at or near the treatment location during the use, and

must ensure that the records described in paragraph (a) are at the business location described in subsection (1) (b) within 60 days after completion of the pesticide treatment to which they relate.