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Pesticides

• SDDA Pesticide Compliance Webpage
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• Commercial Applicator Information
• Refillable Container Requirements 
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• Order Tank Inspection Decals
• myRMP
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• Nurse Tank Inspection Program
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Report Deadlines

• Annual Pesticide Production Report March 1
• Post Your 300A Feb 1 to Apr 30
• SARA Tier II March 1
• 5-Year Risk Management Plan 

South Dakota Regulatory Agencies

• SD Department of Agriculture, Ag Services
• SD Division of Inspection and Licensing

Refillable Container Requirements

These requirements became effective August 16, 2011.  The refillable container & repackaging requirement part of the rule states what type of containers can be used for refilling or repackaging different pesticide products. The rule also states that each Pesticide Registrant must include language in their repackaging contracts that clearly describes the acceptable containers that are required for refilling and for storing each of their pesticide products.

This rule is an EPA rule and all enforcement will be through the EPA.

Information which may be of assistance to you:

• Rule and Summary
• Regulation Poster, Refillable Container Requirements and Pesticide Refiller Checklist for Portable Refillable Containers
• Inspecting Refillable Pesticide Container Video - video shows what to look for with US EPA official providing explanation.
• Description of Refillable Containers for Liquid Pesticides 
• Mini-Bulk/Shuttle Preparation for Recycling
• SD Mini-Bulk Recycling Program Registration
• Refillable Container Fact Sheet (IFCA)
• How to Spot DOT Markings on Mini-Bulks (IFCA) 
• Guidance for Safely Cleaning Refillable Pesticide Containers for Refilling or Rededication
• DOT Retest and Inspection Requirements for IBC's 03-02-11 
• Order form for IBC Inspection Decals (available soon)
• Snapshot of New Pesticide Container Regulations
• Tank Records Form Sample - Excel Format  
• Nancy Fitz, EPA – Refillable Container Requirements for Retailers 08-04-11
• How to Comply with the USEPA Portable Refillable Container Regulations (Pesticide Minibulks) by August 16, 2011 (brochure issued by SDABA) 08-16-11
• Q&A's: Monsanto Refillable Containers Without UN Marking  10-21-11
• DOT Requirements for Portable Refillable Pesticide Containers: At A Glance Draft as of 1/11/12 
• The ABC’s of EPA’s Pesticide Container Regulation- Nancy Fitz 01-18-12 
• Refillable Container and Repackaging Fact Sheet 01-17-12
• Frequently Asked Questions on the Container and Containment Labeling Requirements