(a)

1. (1) The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has developed a training manual for Classification 3: General Fumigation.
2. (2) The materials within this manual will be updated as needed to meet or exceed the competency requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14) (non-soil fumigation), to meet the requirements of changing technology and to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-37-206(g).

(b)

1. (1) Specifically, this manual will be updated to address:

   1. (A) Problems and mistakes resulting in direct exposure to fumigants (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(ii)(B));
   2. (B) Steps if applicator experiences sensory irritation (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(ii)(E));
   3. (C) Buffer zones, buffer zone monitoring, and who may be in a buffer zone (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(ii)(G));
   4. (D) How fumigants disperse in the application zone (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(iii)(D));
   5. (E) Factors that influence gaseous movement through the area being fumigated and into the air (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(v)(B));
   6. (F) Importance of proper application rate and timing (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(v)(E));
   7. (G) Labeling requirements and other laws applicable to medical evaluation for respirator use, fit tests, training, and recordkeeping (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(vi)(D)); and
   8. (H) Fumigant management plans and post-application summaries (40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14)(vii)).

(b)

1. (1) In addition, applicants must also pass the basic core examination as per the federal competency standard in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(7).
2. (2) The training materials and examinations will be updated as the federal standards are updated.