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22 TAC 595.14
The Structural Pest Control Board proposes an amendment to
595.14 concerning Reduced Impact Pest Control Service. The
amendment proposes clerical changes, states on Consumer In-
formation Sheet (CIS) for Reduced Impact that regular inspec-
tion of lawn areas for early detection of pest presence is essen-
tial to IPM.
Benny M. Mathis, Executive Director, has determined that
there will not be fiscal implications as a result of enforcing
or administering the rule. There will not be any estimated
additional cost, estimated reduction in cost, or estimated loss
or increase in revenue to state or local government for the first
five year period the rule will be in effect.
Mr. Mathis has also determined that for each year of the first
five years the rule as proposed is in effect, the public benefits
as a result of enforcing the rule as proposed will be better
understanding of the rule by consumers, service providers and
the public at large, and better application of enforcement of the
rule for the benefit of the consumer and the public at large.
There will be no anticipated economic cost to individuals or
small businesses who are required to comply with the rule as
proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Frank M. Crull,
General Counsel, Structural Pest Control Board, 1106 Clayton
Lane #100LW, Austin, Texas, 78723.
The amendment is proposed under Texas Revised Civil Statutes
Annotated, Article 135b-6, which provides the Structural Pest
Control Board with the authority to license and regulate the
structural pest control industry.
Article 135b-6 is affected by this amendment.
595.14. Reduced Impact Pest Control Service.
(a) a business may qualify to use the Reduced Impact Pest
Control Services designation by having all certified applicators who
will be supervising the service attend a continuing education course
approved for Reduced Impact Service. All licensed employees will
have verifiable training from a certified applicator who has attended
the course and is approved to provide such training.
(b) The goal of Reduced Impact Pest Control Services is to
effectively control pests and to provide customer satisfaction while
seeking to minimize individual's exposure to chemical pesticides
through the application of Integrated Pest Management principles.
(c) A business using the Reduced Impact Pest Control
Service designation shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The Board-approved Consumer Information Sheet
must be used and it must be provided at the time of inspection.
(2) An inspection shall be performed prior to any pest
control treatment. The inspection report must include:
(A) A description of all areas inspected.
(B) A description of conditions conducive to infesta-
tion and/or evidence of active infestation with recommendations for
nonchemical solutions to those problems.
(C) A description of any treatment performed and the
reason for the treatment recommendations and reasons for chemical
application must be consistent with the goal of Reduced Impact
Pest Control Services. Customer request is an appropriate reason,
provided the inspection report informs the customer of practical andfeasible alternatives which would result in less exposure to chemical
pesticides. For each application recommended, specify whether a
target pest is actually present or the application is a preventative one.
(3) The customer must provide, in writing in the contract,
authorization for treatment and the names of any specific pesticides
which are not to be used or if no pesticides are to be used in providing
service. This must be done prior to the initiation of service. This
information shall be kept in the pest control use records.
(4) A copy of the written inspection report must be
provided at the time of each service and a copy must be kept in
the pest control use records.
(d) Notwithstanding 595.13 of this title (relating to Adver-
tising), the following words may be used in a advertisement for
services by a business authorized to provide Reduced Impact Ser-
vice: Reduced Impact Service; Reduced Impact Methods; Reduced
Impact Techniques; Reduced Risk Methods; Reduced Hazards; Re-
duced Exposure; Reduced Impact Specialist; Environmentally Sensi-
tive Services; Environmentally Sensitive Programs; Environmentally
Friendly; Environmentally Sound; Environmentally Aware; Environ-
mentally Responsible or any other words descriptive of the service
which are not specifically listed as prohibited in 595.13 and which
can be substituted by the business's adherence to the goals of Re-
duced Impact Service.
(e) A business licensee and employees of a business licensee
who are found to be in violation of any provisions of this section
may, in addition to all other applicable sanctions, lose the Reduced
Impact authorization held by the business licensee.
(f) Licensees holding the Reduced Impact authorization and
licensed in the lawn and ornamental or weed categories may use the
following text in place of that required in 595.7 [of this title (relating
to Consumer Information Sheet)].
Figure: 22 TAC 595.14(f)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been re-
viewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on March 1, 2000.
TRD-200001573
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 16, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200
22 TAC 595.15
The Structural Pest Control Board proposes an amendment to
595.15 concerning Incidental Use Situation Fact Sheet. The
proposal removes school district employees from this provision.
Furthermore, school district employees are now required to be
licensed for any pest control application.
Benny M. Mathis, Executive Director, has determined that
there will not be fiscal implications as a result of enforcing
or administering the rule. There will not be any estimated
additional cost, estimated reduction in cost or estimated loss
or increase in revenue to state or local government for the first
five year period the rule will be in effect.
Mr. Mathis has also determined that for each year of the first
five years the rule as proposed is in effect, the public benefits25 TexReg 2278 March 17, 2000 Texas Register
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