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BUFFER ZONE•CREDiT$ The bufferzone distances for Sectagon 42 applications maybe reduced by the percentages listed below. Credits may be added, but credits cannot exceed 80%. Also, the minimum bufferzone distance is 25 feet regardless of buffer zone credits available. • See http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/tarperedits/ for a list of tarps that have been tested and determined to quality for buffer reduction credits. Only tarps listed on this website qualify for buffer reduction credits. • 10% reduction In buffer zone distance; IF the.organic content of the soil in the application block is a 1% - 2%; a 20% reduction is bufferzone distance; IF the organic content of the soil in the application block is>2%- 3%; and a 30% reduction in the bufferzone distance, IF the organic content of the soil In the application.block is >3%, • 10% reduction in buffer zone distance, IF the soil temperature is measured to be 50°F or less. Record temperature measurements -at the application depth or 12 Inches, whichever Is shallower. • 10% reduction in the buffer zone distance, IF the clay content of the soil in the.application block is greaterthan.27%. Examples of Buffer Zone Calculations; with Credits Applied It the buffer zone is 50 feet and the application qualifies for a buffer zone reduction credit since the soft organic content Is 1,5%, then the buffer zone can be reduced by 10%, i.e., reduced by 5 feet based on following calculation: 50.feet— (50 feet x10%) = 45 feet If the bufferzone is 50 feet and the application qualifies for two bufferzone credits since the soilorganic content is 1.5% and the clay content is greater than 27%,then the buffer zone can beYeduced by 20•% 10%organic content credit + 10% clay content credit), i.e., reduced by 10 feet based on the following calculation 50 feet - (50 feet x 20%) = 40 feet. POSTING FUMIGANT BUFFER ZONES • Posting of a buffer zone is required unless there is a physical barrier that prevents bystanderaccess to the bufferzone, • Buffer"Zone signs must be placed along or outside the perimeter of the buffer zone, at all usual points of entry and along likely routes of approach from areas where people not under the owner's control may approach the buffer zone. o Some examples of points of entry include, but are not limited to, roadways, sidewalks, paths, and bike trails. o Some examples of likely routes of approach include, but are not limited to, the area between a buffer zone and a roadway, or the area between a bufferzone. and a housing development o. When posting, the certified applicator supervising the application must ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations. • Buffer Zone signs must meet the following criteria: o The printed side of thesign must face away from the application block. toward areas from which people could approach. o Signs, mustTemain legible during the entire posting period and must meet the general standards outlined in the WPS for sign size, text size, and legibility (see 40 CFR §170:120). o Signs must be posted no sooner than 24 hours prior to the start of the application and remain posted until the buffer zone period has expired. o Signs must be removed within 3 days after the end of the buffer zone period, o Buffer Zone signs which meet the criteria above. will be provided at points of sale. for applicators to use. Templates may downloaded from http:!/www.epa.gov/ pesticideslrereaistration/spit fumfaants/. Q The Buffer Zone signs must contain the following information: ■ The 'Do Not Walk' symbol ■ DO NOT ENTER/NO ENTRE, • Metam Sodium Sectagon 42 Fumigant B4FFER ZONE, a Contact information for the certified applicator in charge of the fumigation. Exception: if multiple contiguous blocks are fumigated within a 14 -day period, the "entire periphery of the contiguous blacks' buffer zones may be posted. Buffer Zone signs must be posted no sooner than 24 -hours prior to the startorthe first application. The signs must remain posted until the last buffer zone period expires and signs must be removed within 3 -days after the buffer zone period for the last block has expired, RESTRICTIONS FOR DIFFICULT TO EVACUATE SITES Difficult to evacuate sites are pre -K to grade 12 schools, state licensed daycare centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, in-patient clinics, and prisons: • No fumigant ap fication with a buffer zone greater than 300 feet is permitted within 1/4 mile (1320 feet of difficult to evacuate sites unless the site is not occupied by children from state -licensed day care centers, students (pre -K to grade 12), patients, or prisoners during the application and the 36 -hour period following the end of the application. • No fumigant application with a buffer zone of 300 feet or less is permitted within 1/8 mile (660 feet) of difficult to evacuate sites unless the site Is not occupied by children from state -licensed day care centers, students (pre-Kto grade 12), patients, oriodsoners during the application and the 36 -hour period following the end, of the application. Scaagon42 20131ndd 25 AUG 31 2015 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE MEASURES If the buffer zone is 25 feet; then the Emergency Preparedness and Response, Measures are not. applicable. If the buffer zone is 25 feet, then the Emergency Preparedness and Response Measures are not applicable. Triggers for Emergency Preparedness and Response Measures The cergtied applicator must either follow the directions under the Fumigant Site Monitoring section or follow the directions under the Response Information for Neighbors section If: • the buffer zone is greater than 25 feet but less than or equal to 100 feet, and there are residences or businesses within 50 feet from the outer edge of the bufferzone, or • the buffer zone is greater than 100 feet but less than or equal, to 200 feet, and there are residences or businesses within 100 feet from the outer edge of the buffer zone, or • the buffer zone is greater than 200 feet but less than or equal to 300 feet, and there are residences or businesses within 200 feet from the. Duter edge of the buffer zone, or • the buffer zone is greater than 300 feet or the buffer zones overlap, anal there are residences or businesses within 300 feet from the outer edge of the buffer zone. Fumigant Site Monitoring NOTE: Fumigant Site Monitoring is ONLY required if the Emergency Preparedness and Response Measures are triggered AND directions from the Response Information for Neighbors section are not followed. From the start of the application until the buffer zone period expires, .a certified applicator or handler(s) under his/her supervision must: • Monitor for sensory irritation In areas, between the buffer zona outer perimeter and residences and businesses that trigger this requirement: • Monitoring for sensory irritation must begin in the evening on the day of application and continue until the bufferzone period expires. Monitor a minimum of 8 times during the buffer zone period, including these periods: — 1 hour before sunset, — during the night — 1 hour after sunrise, and — during daylight hours. Implement the emergency response plan immediately if a handier monitoring experiences sensory irritation. Response Information For Neighbors NOTE: Response Information for Neighbors is ONLY required if the Emergency Preparedness and Response Measures are triggered AND directions from the Fumigant Site Monitoring section are not followed. The certified applicator supervising the application must ensure that residences and businesses thattngger the requirement have been provided the response information at least 1 week before the application starts..The information provided may include application dates that range for no more than 4 weeks. If the appllcatlon does not occur when specified, the information must be delivered again. Information that must be included: • The location of the application block, • Fumigant(s) applied including the active ingredient, name of the"fumigant product(s), and the EPA Registration number. • Contact information for the applicator and property owner, • Time period in which the application is planned to take place (must not range more than 4 weeks). • Early signs and symptoms of exposure to the fumigant(s) applied, what to do, and who to call If you believe you are being exposed (911 In most cases): • How to find additional information aboutfumlgants: The method used to share the response information for neighbors can be accomplished through mailings, door hangers, or other methods that will effectively inform the residences and businesses within the required distance from the edge of the bufferzone. NOTICE.TO STATE AND TRIBAL LEAD AGENCIES If your state and/or tribal lead agency requires notice, information must be provided to the appropriate state or tribal lead agency prior to the application, Please refer to www.epa. goy/funiluantstatenotfce for a list of states and tribal lead agencies thatrequire notice and information on how to.submit the Information. The information that must be provided to state and tribal lead agencies includes the following: • Location of the application blocks, • Fumigant(s) applied including EPA registration number, • Applicator and property owner contact Information, and • Time period that fumigation may occur. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN The certified applicator must include In the FMP a written emergency response planthat identifies: • evacuation routes, • locations of telephones, RMI 6/1212015 10:2556 AM *i