Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Certification of Pesticide Applicators
EPA is renewing information collection for certification of pesticide applicators, seeking public comment. This affects recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certified applicators.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All certified pesticide applicators, including structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2026.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
EPA is proposing to renew the existing information collection for certification of pesticide applicators under FIFRA. No substantive changes to requirements are proposed, but the agency is soliciting public comment on the burden estimates.
Who it affects
All certified pesticide applicators, including structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies.
What you must do
Review the proposed renewal and submit comments if the burden estimates are inaccurate or if changes are needed.
Deadline
Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2026.
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