| PBT active ingredients banned in Oregon |
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| Summary of action |
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In 2000, ODA adopted an emergency rule that prohibited any use of pesticide products containing ten specific active ingredients identified as PBTs-- persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic pollutants. As a result, ODA became the first state agency to take action on Governor Kitzhaber's executive order to eliminate releases of PBTs into the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) canceled the production and distribution of these specific pesticide ingredients many years ago, however, EPA did not prohibit use of existing stocks of some of these materials under certain conditions. ODA's rule prohibits any and all use in Oregon. Collection and disposal opportunities for products containing these PBTs are available throughout the state. The following pesticide active ingredients are designated as PBTs and are no longer allowed for use in Oregon under any conditions:
- Aldrin
- Chlordane
- Dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT)
- Dieldrin
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Mercury-based pesticides including, but not limited to, mercurous chloride and mercuric chloride
- Mirex
- Toxaphene
- Heptachlor
- 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (2,4,5-T)
These ingredients have been used in pesticide products designed for use in various locations, including golf courses and homes. For more information, contact Janet Fults at (503) 986-4635.
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| Administrative Rule text |
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OAR 603-057-0384
Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Polutants
(1) The following pesticide active ingredients, previously canceled by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, have been designated as "high priority" persistant, bioaccumulative and toxic pollutants (PBTs) by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality:
(a) Aldrin;
(b) Chlordane;
(c) Dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT), DDD, DDE;
(d) Dieldrin ;
(e) Hexachlorobenzene;
(f) Mercury based pesticides including, but not limited to, mercurous; chloride and mercuric chloride
(g) Mirex;
(h) Toxaphene.
(2) In addition to the "high priority" active ingredients listed in (1), the following pesticide active ingredients, having been previously canceled by the United States Environmental Protection Agency have been identified as persistant, bioaccumulative and toxic pollutants (PBTs).
(a) Heptachlor;
(b) 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol.
(3) Any application or use of a pesticide product known to contain one or more of the active ingredients identified in (1) or (2) above is herewith prohibited.
(4) Failure to comply with the prohibition specified in (3) above, as determined by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, may be used as a basis for one or more of the following actions
(a) To revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew the license or certification of an applicant, licensee or certificate holder in accordance with ORS 634.322(4);
(b) To impose a civil penalty, in accordance with ORS 634.900;
(c) To initiate and pursue any other action of an enforcement nature available through ORS 634.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 634
Stats. Implemented: ORS 634
Hist.: DOA 23-2000(Temp), f. 8-28-00, cert. ef. 8-28-00 thru 2-10-01; DOA 31-2000, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-00
Full text of OAR 603-057
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