Pesticides Management Regulatory Revisions
Adopted Part 326, Registration and Classification of Pesticides
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted a rulemaking to amend the State's existing 6 NYCRR Part 326 pesticide registration regulations. The regulation adds chlorpyrifos to the section 326.2(c) list of pesticide active ingredients that are no longer allowed to be distributed, sold, purchased, possessed, or used for any purpose.
The Notice of Adoption is available in the July 21, 2021 issue of the State Register. This regulation is effective July 31, 2021.
Adopted Part 325.42, Glyphosate Use on State Property
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted a rulemaking to amend the State's existing 6 NYCRR Part 325.42 regulations relating to the application of pesticides. This regulation makes it unlawful for state departments, agencies, public benefit corporations, or their contractors, to apply products containing the active ingredient glyphosate on state property except under specific circumstances. 6 NYCRR Part 325.42 also requires all state departments, agencies, and public benefit corporations that apply glyphosate on state property, or contract with pesticide applicators to apply glyphosate on state property, to report the following to DEC every year by January 15th.
See our webpage Glyphosate Use on State property for more information.
DMM, Bureau of Pesticides Management
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Albany, NY 12233-7254
