1. (a) County participation. The Department will conduct the Program yearly in selected counties of this Commonwealth.

2. (b) Selection criteria. In selecting the counties to participate in the Program during a particular fiscal year, the Department will consider:

   1. (1) The amount of funds available for the use of the Program.
   2. (2) The availability of support from agricultural agencies and local governments within the county.
   3. (3) The proximity of the county to other counties selected to participate in the Program in that particular fiscal year.
   4. (4) The environmental or health risks posed by the pesticide inventory of a particular county.
   5. (5) Other factors relevant to the selection of the county on economic, environmental or safety grounds.

Authority

The provisions of this § 128b.3 amended under section 7(b)(2) of the Pesticide Control Act of 1973 (3 P. S. § 111.27(b)(2)).

Source

The provisions of this § 128b.3 amended June 30, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3231. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (279357) and (279358).

Cross References

This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 128b.1 (relating to authority and purpose).