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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
SOUTHWESTERN REGION (REGION 3)
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
FSM 2100 – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2150 – PESTICIDE - USE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
Supplement No.: 2100-2004-1
Effective Date: June 1, 2004
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: ABEL M. CAMARENA
(For)Regional Forester
Date Approved: MAY 10, 2004
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year. Post
by document; remove the entire document and replace with this supplement. Retain this
transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to this title was 2100-98-1
transmittal sheet.
New Document(s):
Superseded Document(s)
(Amendment Number and
Effective Date)
2150
R3 Supplement 2100-2004-1
2150
(R3 Supplement R3-2100-98-1,
06/30/1998)
3 Pages
8 Pages
Digest:
In order by code, summarize main additions, revisions, or direction removals in this supplement.
2150
This supplement removes text repetitive of directives found in FSM
2150, FSH 2109.14.14, and FSH 6709.11
Revision of language relating to training requirements is one substantive
change made.
Delegation of authority to approve the use of pesticides has been
clarified.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2004
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed
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CHAPTER 2150 – PESTICIDE-USE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
2150.45 – FOREST SUPERVISORS AND DISTRICT RANGERS
Forest Supervisors shall ensure compliance with the relevant sections of FSM 2150, FSH
2109.14, and FSH 6709.11, and shall appoint a Forest Pesticide Coordinator. The Forest
Pesticide Coordinator is responsible for coordinating pesticide uses and providing advice and
assistance to line officers.
The responsible Line Officer will:
1. Sign the approval block on Pesticide-Use Proposals, Form FS-2100-2, if delegated as
defined below in 2151.04a and in FSH 2109.14 Section 13. The Forest Supervisor or the
delegated line officer will approve the environmental analysis document other than in
rare exceptions where the Regional Forester could retain the decision authority for an
exception identified under FSM 2151.04a.
2. Maintain for the Forest a current list of certified applicators, categories in which they are
certified, their certification numbers, and date of certificate expiration (Responsible
Official: Forest Supervisor).
3. Ensure that a post-treatment evaluation report is completed within nine months of
pesticide project completion (FSM 2155.1). Keep the post-treatment evaluation in the
project folder.
4. Ensure that applicators contracted to do work on National Forest System lands are
certified with the state(s) in which that Forest is located.
2151 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PESTICIDE USE.
Send Pesticide-Use Proposals requiring Regional Forester approval (FSM 2151.04a)
accompanied by the supporting environmental analysis documentation to the Regional Forester.
The environmental analysis documentation will then be submitted for review and approval by the
line officer having delegated authority.
The Director of Forest Health Protection will coordinate Regional Office review of pesticideuses requiring Regional Forester approval. The Regional Pesticide Coordinator will oversee
interdisciplinary or specialist review for the Director as necessary.
2151.04a - Field Level Line Officers.
Forest Supervisors may approve pesticide uses not specifically excluded in FSM 2151.04a.
(Note: The delegation for the excluded authorities is found at R3 Supplement. 2300-99-2
Exhibit. 1 #9). To retain this authority, a Forest Supervisor must maintain expertise at the Forest
level. Forest Supervisors must have a Forest Pesticide Coordinator or Specialist(s) trained and
certified under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Their
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certification in specific use categories will determine what pesticides may be approved by the
Forest Supervisor.
Forest Supervisors are authorized to delegate this approval authority to District Rangers. To
retain this authority, a District Ranger must maintain expertise at the District level. District
Rangers must have a District Pesticide Coordinator or Specialist(s) trained and certified under
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Their certification in specific
use categories will determine what pesticides may be approved by the District Ranger.
Review FSH 2109.14 Chapter 10 for national direction concerning planning, concurrence, and
approval requirements for all pesticide projects.
2154 - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
2154.1 – Training
Forest Health Protection Staff is responsible for providing or coordinating pesticide applicator
certification training for Forest and District Pesticide Coordinators, Crew Leaders, and Contract
Inspectors. A minimum of one regional training course per year will be conducted or made
available to insure that the proper level of training is maintained. FHP Director is responsible for
approving alternative courses in lieu of regional training.
2157 - PESTICIDE STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, SPILLS, AND DISPOSAL.
The Regional Office Engineering staff should be consulted for guidance concerning pesticide
transportation, storage building design and construction, and disposal of pesticides.
2158 - REPORTS.
1. Pesticide-Use Report, Form FS-2100-1: Each Forest will submit a consolidated report of
pesticide use for all functions (including, but not limited to range, wildlife, insect and
disease, silviculture, recreation, construction, and right-of-way maintenance) during the
preceding fiscal year to the Regional Office by October 1. A negative reply is required
when there is no use of pesticides to report.
2. Certified Forest Service Applicator Report, Form FS-2100-4: Completed Certified Forest
Service Applicator Reports are due in the Regional Office by October 1 each year.
3. Forward a current list of Forest personnel who are certified pesticide applicators to the RO
by October 1 each year. Include the following information: name, certification number,
categories of certification, and date of certificate expiration.
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4. Ensure that a post-treatment and evaluation report is completed within nine months of
pesticide project completion (FSM 2155.1 and FSH 2109.14 Section 72). Keep the posttreatment evaluation in the project folder.