The Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Administrator, shall implement research, demonstration, and education programs to support adoption of Integrated Pest Management. Integrated Pest Management is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator shall make information on Integrated Pest Management widely available to pesticide users, including Federal agencies. Federal agencies shall use Integrated Pest Management techniques in carrying out pest management activities and shall promote Integrated Pest Management through procurement and regulatory policies, and other activities.
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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