02 NCAC 34 .0803             WRITTEN RECORDS OF FUMIGATION

(a)  Written records shall be maintained on all fumigation operations and be made available for inspection, upon request, by the enforcement agency or Structural Pest Control Committee anytime during regular business hours. Such records shall include the following information for each fumigation performed:

(1)           Name(s) and address(es) of the property owner(s) or his or her authorized representative(s);

(2)           Name and address of the company represented by the licensee or certified applicator, or their authorized representative, and the license number of the licensee responsible for the treatment;

(3)           Address of property(ies) to be fumigated;

(4)           Common name(s) of pest(s) to be fumigated;

(5)           EPA approved common name of fumigant used;

(6)           EPA registration number of fumigant applied;

(7)           If a restricted use pesticide is used, as defined by G.S. 106-65.24(21), all record keeping information required by the EPA under 40 CFR Part 171.303(b)(7)(vi);

(8)           Date and time of application;

(9)           Total amount of fumigant applied;

(10)         Name of licensee or certified applicator performing the fumigation;

(11)         For restricted use pesticides, the information required by Subparagraphs (a)(5), (6), (8), and (9) of this Rule shall also be included on the customers copy of the written agreement or service record; and

(12)         If the pest to be fumigated is a wood-destroying organism, all the requirements of Rule .0605 of this Chapter shall be followed.

(b)  Noncommercial certified applicators shall maintain the following records of pesticides applied:

(1)           EPA approved brand name of all fumigants applied;

(2)           EPA registration number of fumigant applied;

(3)           Total amount of fumigant applied;

(4)           Name of certified applicator performing the fumigation;

(5)           Target pest(s);

(6)           Site of application;

(7)           Date and time of application; and

(8)           All record keeping information required by the EPA under 40 CFR Part 171.303(b)(7)(vi).

(c)  Records must be retained for two years beyond the last date of treatment or the expiration of the written agreement, if applicable.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑65.29;

Eff. July 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. November 22, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; July 1, 1998; January 1, 1989; August 20, 1980; August 1, 1980;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 22, 2018;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2025.