10 PESTICIDE PROGRAMS

This program protects California residents and the environment from adverse pesticide impacts with particular emphasis on the protection of children, vulnerable populations and communities. Specific activities are to:

• Evaluate whether to register pesticide products for sale or use in California.
• Assess the human health risks from pesticides.
• Administer licensing and certification of pest control applicators, businesses, dealers and advisors.
• Collect and evaluate trends of pesticide use.
• Monitor pesticide residues in fresh produce, air, ground and surface water, and occupational settings.
• Mitigate human health and environmental hazards from pesticides.
• Oversee local enforcement of pesticide laws and regulations by the County Agricultural Commissioners.
• Prevent the sale and distribution of unregistered pesticide products and ensure compliance with mill assessment responsibilities.
• Promote the implementation of reduced risk pest management policies.

The consolidated Program 10 structure was implemented, beginning in the 2006-07 fiscal year, to enhance the Department's service delivery capabilities, optimize staffing and reduce administrative complexities.

12 REGISTRATION AND HEALTH EVALUATION

This program evaluates and registers all pesticides before sale or use in California, assesses the safety and effectiveness of pesticide active ingredients and products, identifies and develops measures to reduce potential health risks for pesticide use, and provides a safer environment for workers and others who handle or are exposed to pesticides. This program was consolidated within Program 10 - Pesticide Programs, beginning in the 2006-07 fiscal year, to enhance service delivery capabilities.

17 PEST MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, ENFORCEMENT, AND LICENSING

This program monitors pesticide product compliance, tests produce for pesticide residues, identifies environmental contamination resulting from pesticide use, provides strategies to mitigate adverse environmental impacts, and oversees enforcement of pesticide laws and regulations by County Agricultural Commissions. This program was consolidated within Program 10 - Pesticide Programs, beginning in the 2006-07 fiscal year, to enhance service delivery capabilities.

20 ADMINISTRATION

This program includes executive management, budgeting, accounting, human resources, information technology, legislation, and external affairs personnel.