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Permit ID: DEC-0031 Agency Code: 0900
 
Agency Name: Environmental Conservation, Department of
 
Permit Name: Pesticide Applicator (Private) Certification
 
Permit Description: Certification allows an individual to purchase and use restricted pesticides for the production of agricultural commodities.
 
Application Form: Certified Applicator/Technician Application for Photo ID Card
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Form Number/Date: None
 
Downloadable Application Form: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/45618.html, http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/dmvauth605.pdf
 
Apply Online: Not Available

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Statutory Authority: NYS Environmental Conservation law, Article 33, Title 9, Section 33-0905
 
Regulatory Authority: 6 NYCRR, Part 325.36, 325.37 325.38, 325.39, 325.40, 325.41, 325.42, 325.43
 
Federal Authority:
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, 40 CFR Part 171
 
Category of Business
Regulated by Permit:
Agriculture & Forestry & Fisheries

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Fees: Type                                                     Amount                  Returnable
1. License/Permit              $25.00             Yes
Comments: License/Permit is for 5 years per category, $5.00 for additional applicators working on the same farm.

2. Examination                 $100.00            No
Comments: None

3. Renewal                     $25.00             Yes
Comments: License/Permit is for 5 years per category.

Fee Payment Options: Personal Check, Postal Money Order
 
Comments:
 
Additional
Documentation:
1. Proof of Training/Experience
Always Required
 
Comments:
 
Supplemental Permits:
 
None
 
Comments:
 
Special Requirements: 1. Experience Applying Pesticides
Always Required
 
2. Education Background
Always Required
 
 
Comments: 2. Educational background related to the application of pesticides.
 
Additional Information: None
 
Comments:

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Average Application Processing: Initial: 14 Days
 
Renewal: 14 Days
 
Comments:  Average application process can take 14 to 28 days.
Common Denial Reasons: Insufficient information, Incorrect fees, Lack of qualifying experience, Lack of qualifying training
 
Permit Term: 5 Years Explain:
 
Renewable: Yes How Often: Every five years.
 
Automatically Sent: Yes Explain: 60 days prior
 
Grace Period: No Explain:
 
Late Penalty: Yes Explain: Applicator must obtain an additional 6 credits of approved recertification training.
 
Application Submittal: Mail, In Person
 
Comments:

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Agency: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
 
Address: Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials
Bureau of Pesticides Management
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-7254
 
Phone: (518) 402-8748
 
Other Sources
for Applications:
Agency Regional Offices
 
Agency Website: http://www.dec.ny.gov
 
 
 
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