Part II. Nonrefillable Container Standards: Container Design and Residue Removal
2VAC5-690-30. General provisions.
A. The regulations in Part II (2VAC5-690-30 et seq.) of this chapter establish design and construction requirements for nonrefillable containers used for the distribution or sale of some pesticide products.
B. A registrant who distributes or sells a pesticide product in nonrefillable containers must comply with the regulations in Part II of this chapter. A registrant whose pesticide product is subject to the regulations in Part II of this chapter as set out in 2VAC5-690-40 must distribute or sell the pesticide product in a nonrefillable container that meets the standards of these regulations.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia; 40 CFR Part 165.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2014.
2VAC5-690-40. Scope of pesticide products included.
A. The regulations in Part II (2VAC5-690-30 et seq.) of this chapter do not apply to manufacturing use products, as defined in 40 CFR 158.153(h).
B. The regulations in Part II of this chapter do not apply to plant-incorporated protectants, as defined in 40 CFR 174.3.
C. The regulations in Part II of this chapter do not apply to a pesticide product if it satisfies all of the following conditions:
1. The pesticide product meets one of the following two criteria:
a. The pesticide product is an antimicrobial pesticide as defined in § 2(mm) of FIFRA (7 USC § 136(mm)); or
b. The pesticide product (i) is intended to disinfect, sanitize, reduce, or mitigate growth or development of microbiological organisms or protect inanimate objects, industrial processes or systems, surfaces, water, or other chemical substances from contamination, fouling, or deterioration caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, or slime and (ii) in the intended use is subject to a tolerance under § 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 USC § 346a) or a food additive regulation under § 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 USC § 348).
2. The labeling of the pesticide product includes directions for use on a site in at least one of the following antimicrobial product use categories: food handling/storage establishments premises and equipment; commercial, institutional, and industrial premises and equipment; residential and public access premises; medical premises and equipment; human drinking water systems; materials preservatives; industrial processes and water systems; antifouling coatings; wood preservatives; or swimming pools.
3. The pesticide product is not a hazardous waste as set out in 40 CFR Part 261 when the pesticide product is intended to be disposed.
4. EPA has not specifically determined that the pesticide product must be subject to the regulations in Part II of this chapter to prevent an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment according to the provisions of subsection D of this section.
D. As established in 40 CFR 165.23(d), EPA may determine that an antimicrobial pesticide product otherwise exempted must be subject to the regulations in Part II of this chapter.
E. Except for manufacturing use products, plant-incorporated protectants, and antimicrobial products that are exempt under subsection C of this section, all of the regulations in Part II of this chapter apply to a pesticide product if it satisfies at least one of the following criteria:
1. The pesticide product meets the criteria of Toxicity Category I as set out in 40 CFR 156.62.
2. The pesticide product meets the criteria of Toxicity Category II as set out in 40 CFR 156.62.
3. The pesticide product is classified for restricted use as set out in 40 CFR 152.160 through 40 CFR 152.175.
F. Except for manufacturing use products, plant-incorporated protectants, antimicrobial products that are exempt under subsection C of this section, and other pesticide products that are regulated under subsection E of this section, a pesticide product must be packaged in compliance with 49 CFR 173.24. If the pesticide product meets the definition of a hazardous material in 49 CFR 171.8, the USDOT requires it to be packaged according to 49 CFR Part 171 through 49 CFR Part 180.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia; 40 CFR Part 165.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2014.
2VAC5-690-50. Nonrefillable container standards.
A. In this section, the term "pesticide product" or "pesticide" refers only to a pesticide product or a pesticide that is subject to the regulations in Part II of this chapter as described in 2VAC5-690-40.
B. A pesticide product that does not meet the definition of a hazardous material in 49 CFR 171.8 must be packaged in a nonrefillable container that, if portable, is designed, constructed, and marked to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 173.4, 49 CFR 173.5, 49 CFR 173.6, 49 CFR 173.24, 49 CFR 173.24a, 49 CFR 173.24b, 49 CFR 173.28, 49 CFR 173.155, 49 CFR 173.203, 49 CFR 173.213, 49 CFR 173.240(c), 49 CFR 173.240(d), 49 CFR 173.241(c), 49 CFR 173.241(d), 49 CFR Part 178, and 49 CFR Part 180 that are applicable to a Packing Group III material, or, if subject to a special permit, according to the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 107 Subpart B. The requirements in this subsection apply to the pesticide product as it is packaged for transportation in commerce.
C. A registrant's nonrefillable containers must comply with the following standards if the registrant's pesticide product is a USDOT hazardous material as defined in 49 CFR 171.8:
1. The USDOT requires the pesticide product to be packaged according to 49 CFR Part 171 through 49 CFR Part 180 or, if subject to a special permit, according to the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 107 Subpart B.
2. The pesticide product must be packaged in a nonrefillable container that, if portable, is designed, constructed, and marked to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 171 through 49 CFR Part 180 or, if subject to a special permit, according to the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 107 Subpart B. The requirements in this subdivision apply to the pesticide product as it is packaged for transportation in commerce.
D. Any nonrefillable container that is a rigid container with a capacity equal to or greater than three liters (0.79 gallons), is not an aerosol container or a pressurized container, and is used to distribute or sell a liquid agricultural pesticide must have at least one of the following standard closures:
1. Bung, two-inch pipe size (2.375 inches in diameter), external threading, 11.5 threads per inch, National Pipe Straight (NPS) standard;
2. Bung, two-inch pipe size (2.375 inches in diameter), external threading, five threads per inch, buttress threads;
3. Screw cap, 63 millimeters, at least one thread revolution at six threads per inch; or
4. Screw cap, 38 millimeters, at least one thread revolution at six threads per inch. The cap may fit on a separate rigid spout or on a flexible pull-out plastic spout.
E. Any nonrefillable container that has a capacity of five gallons (18.9 liters) or less; is not an aerosol container, a pressurized container, or a spray bottle; and holds a liquid pesticide must do both of the following:
1. Allow the contents of the nonrefillable container to pour in a continuous, coherent stream.
2. Allow the contents of the nonrefillable container to be poured with a minimum amount of dripping down the outside of the container.
F. Each nonrefillable container and pesticide formulation combination must meet the applicable residue removal standard of this section.
1. If the nonrefillable container is rigid and has a capacity less than or equal to five gallons (18.9 liters) for liquid formulations or 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms) for solid formulations and if the pesticide product's labeling allows or requires the pesticide product to be mixed with a liquid diluent prior to application (that is, if the pesticide is dilutable), each container/formulation combination must be capable of attaining at least 99.99% removal of each active ingredient when tested using the EPA test procedure "Rinsing Procedures for Dilutable Pesticide Products in Rigid Containers."
2. The test must be conducted only if the pesticide product is a suspension concentrate or if EPA specifically requests the records on a case-by-case basis.
3. For the rigid container/dilutable product standard in subdivision 1 of this subsection, percent removal represents the percent of the original concentration of the active ingredient in the pesticide product when compared to the concentration of that active ingredient in the fourth rinse. Percent removal is calculated by the formula: percent removal = [1.0 - RR] x 100.0, where RR = rinsate ratio = active ingredient concentration in fourth rinsate/Original concentration of active ingredient in the product.
G. As established in 40 CFR 165.25(g) and 40 CFR 165.25(h), a registrant may obtain from EPA a waiver from or a modification to the nonrefillable container standards.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia; 40 CFR Part 165.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2014.
2VAC5-690-60. Reporting and recordkeeping.
2VAC5-690-60. Reporting and recordkeeping.
A. In this section, the term "pesticide product" or "pesticide" refers only to a pesticide product or a pesticide that is subject to the regulations in Part II of this chapter as described in 2VAC5-690-40.
B. A registrant is not required to report to VDACS with information about the registrant's nonrefillable containers under the regulations in Part II of this chapter. A registrant should refer to the reporting standards in 40 CFR Part 159 to determine if information on container failures or other incidents involving pesticide containers must be reported to EPA under § 6(a)(2) of FIFRA (7 USC § 136d(a)(2)).
C. For each pesticide product that is subject to 2VAC5-690-50 and 2VAC5-690-60 and is distributed or sold in nonrefillable containers, the registrant must maintain the records listed in this section for as long as a nonrefillable container is used to distribute or sell the pesticide product and for three years afterwards. The registrant must furnish these records for inspection and copying within 72 hours of request by an employee of VDACS. Registrants must keep the following records:
1. The name and EPA registration number of the pesticide product.
2. A description of the nonrefillable container or containers in which the pesticide product is distributed or sold.
3. At least one of the following records to document compliance with the requirement for closures in 2VAC5-690-50 D for each nonrefillable container used to distribute or sell the pesticide product that must comply with 2VAC5-690-50 D:
a. A letter or document from the container supplier that describes the closure.
b. A specification about the closure in the contract between the registrant or applicant and the container supplier.
c. A copy of EPA's approval of any nonstandard closure.
4. At least one of the following records pertaining to the container dispensing capability requirements in 2VAC5-690-50 E for each nonrefillable container used to distribute or sell the pesticide product that must comply with 2VAC5-690-50 E:
a. Test data or documentation demonstrating that the nonrefillable container meets the standards in 2VAC5-690-50 E when it contains the pesticide product.
b. Test data or documentation demonstrating that a different nonrefillable container meets the standards in 2VAC5-690-50 E when it contains the pesticide product or a different pesticide product and a written explanation of why such data or documentation demonstrates that the container meets the standards in 2VAC5-690-50 E for the pesticide product.
c. A copy of EPA's approval of a request for a waiver from the container dispensing requirement.
5. At least one of the following records pertaining to the nonrefillable container residue removal requirement in 2VAC5-690-50 F if the pesticide product is a suspension concentrate or if EPA specifically requests the records on a case-by-case basis:
a. Test data showing that the nonrefillable container and pesticide formulation meet the standard in 2VAC5-690-50 F.
b. Test data showing that a different nonrefillable container with the same or a different pesticide formulation meets the standard in 2VAC5-690-50 F, together with a written explanation of why such data demonstrate that the nonrefillable container and pesticide formulation meet the standard in 2VAC5-690-50 F.
c. A copy of EPA's approval of a request for a waiver from the residue removal standard requirement.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia; 40 CFR Part 165.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 6, eff. January 2, 2014.