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Board of Trustees Meeting November 13, 2007 |
Agenda Item: Consent Calendar
Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Public Health.
Background:
This is an annual agreement between California Department of Public Health and vector control agencies that obligates the agencies to certain practices that promote safe and effective vector control. The Cooperative Agreement also ensures that all state and federal pesticide use requirements are met. The current requirements include:
• Regular and proper calibration of all application equipment and maintenance of calibration records;
• Maintenance of comprehensive pesticide application records;
• Monthly submission of pesticide use reports;
• Reporting any conspicuous or suspected adverse effects upon non-target organisms or property from pesticide applications;
• Appropriate employee certification through DPH and maintenance of continuing education information; and
• Regular compliance inspections by the county agricultural commissioner.
Staff Recommendation:
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Public Health.
Fiscal Impact:
None