(a) In generalThe Secretary of Agriculture shall collect data of statewide or regional significance on the use of pesticides to control pests and diseases of major crops and crops of dietary significance, including fruits and vegetables.
(b) CollectionThe data shall be collected by surveys of farmers or from other sources offering statistically reliable data.
(c) CoordinationThe Secretary of Agriculture shall, as appropriate, coordinate with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the design of the surveys and make available to the Administrator the aggregate results of the surveys to assist the Administrator.
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CHAPTER 6— INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER II— ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL
§ 136a. Registration of pesticides
§ 136a–1. Reregistration of registered pesticides
§ 136c. Experimental use permits
§ 136d. Administrative review; suspension
§ 136e. Registration of establishments
§ 136g. Inspection of establishments, etc.
§ 136h. Protection of trade secrets and other information
§ 136i. Use of restricted use pesticides; applicators
§ 136i–1. Pesticide recordkeeping
§ 136i–2. Collection of pesticide use information
§ 136k. Stop sale, use, removal, and seizure
§ 136n. Administrative procedure; judicial review
§ 136p. Exemption of Federal and State agencies
§ 136q. Storage, disposal, transportation, and recall
§ 136r. Research and monitoring
§ 136r–1. Integrated Pest Management
§ 136s. Solicitation of comments; notice of public hearings
§ 136t. Delegation and cooperation
§ 136u. State cooperation, aid, and training
§ 136w. Authority of Administrator
§ 136w–1. State primary enforcement responsibility
§ 136w–2. Failure by the State to assure enforcement of State pesticide use regulations
§ 136w–3. Identification of pests; cooperation with Department of Agriculture’s program
§ 136w–5. Minimum requirements for training of maintenance applicators and service technicians
§ 136w–6. Environmental Protection Agency minor use program
§ 136w–7. Department of Agriculture minor use program