States Need to Include the Structural Pest Management Industry as a Critical Stakeholder in the Development of State Compliance Plans Required for EPA’s Revised Certification and Training Rule

NPMA is working with stakeholders to ensure that the needs of the structural pest management industry are met when states submit revised Certification and Training plans to EPA. Due to the unique nature of structural pest management use patterns and emerging technologies, NPMA recommends that states, tribes, territories and federal agencies impacted by the revised rule engage with the structural pest management industry to ensure that certification plans submitted to EPA do not result in unintended burdens or negative consequences to industry and that practical and workable solutions are identified before the submission of certification plans to EPA for review and approval.  The structural pest management industry is a willing resource to help states better understand how our uses and treatment methods are significantly different from other applicators. Additionally, given the infrequent opportunities for rule revision and statutory amendments in most states, stakeholders input should be sought out and considered from both national (NPMA) and local (state pest management associations) levels to identify proactive changes that could increase consistency and efficiencies in the state regulatory process. Read NPMA Position Paper here.