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Right-of-way pest control
Roadsides, rail lines, powerline corridors, pipelines and similar maintained strips. Pairs naturally with ornamental and turf for vegetation-management businesses.
What the regulation says
40 CFR 171.101, as published
(f) Right-of-way pest control. This category applies to commercial applicators who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides in the maintenance of roadsides, powerlines, pipelines, and railway rights-of-way, and similar areas.
Who certifies here
Vegetation management contractors, utility contractors, public works.
The requirements every category shares
- Commercial applicator certification by written examination, with a minimum age of 18.
- Certification expires five years after issuance under the federal standard; your authority may set a shorter period.
- Renewal by re-examination or an approved continuing education program.
- Noncertified workers may operate under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, subject to the supervision requirements.
Other categories
The certification map
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