ATCP 29.27(7)(b)(b) Complete self-study training using materials provided by the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and score at least 70 percent on an open-book examination administered by the department or its designee. An individual who fails the open-book examination may be retested.
ATCP 29.27(8)(8)Applying for certification. An individual agricultural producer may contact the University of Wisconsin-Extension agent, in the county where the producer resides, to arrange for training and evaluation under sub. (7).
ATCP 29.27 NoteNote: The University of Wisconsin-Extension may charge a fee to cover the cost of training.
ATCP 29.27(9)(9)Private applicators certified in other states. An individual agricultural producer who is currently certified as a private applicator in another state is automatically deemed to be certified as a private applicator in this state. The certification card issued by the other state serves as a certification card under sub. (5), so that the producer need not obtain a certification card from the department.
ATCP 29.27 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.
ATCP 29.28ATCP 29.28Pesticide mixers and loaders; certification.
ATCP 29.28(1)(1)Scope of certification. The department may certify an individual to mix or load pesticides for application by others. An individual certified under this section may mix and load pesticides for application by others in all of the categories under s. ATCP 29.31, but may not do any of the following:
ATCP 29.28(1)(a)(a) Apply pesticides in any category under s. ATCP 29.31.
ATCP 29.28(1)(b)(b) Engage in any activity for which a license is required under s. ATCP 29.25 unless that individual holds a license under s. ATCP 29.25.
ATCP 29.28(2)(2)Length of certification. A pesticide mixer and loader certification is valid for 5 years unless the department suspends or revokes the certification. The department may renew an individual’s certification for another 5 years if, before the individual’s certification expires, the individual again satisfies the requirements for certification.
ATCP 29.28(3)(3)Certification card.
ATCP 29.28(3)(a)(a) Within 30 business days after an individual satisfies the requirements for certification under this section, the department shall issue a certification card to that individual. The card shall include all of the following:
ATCP 29.28(3)(a)1.1. The individual’s name and certification number.
ATCP 29.28(3)(a)2.2. A statement indicating that the individual is certified as a pesticide mixer and loader.
ATCP 29.28(3)(a)3.3. The expiration date of the certification.
ATCP 29.28(3)(b)(b) A pesticide mixer and loader shall carry a current certification card when engaged in any activity for which certification is required.
ATCP 29.28(3)(c)(c) The department may, upon request, replace a certification card that is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed. The card holder shall pay the replacement cost.
ATCP 29.28(4)(4)Certification standards. To be certified as a pesticide mixer and loader, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to the general areas identified under s. ATCP 29.30.
ATCP 29.28(5)(5)Certification test. An individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency under sub. (4) by scoring at least 70 percent on a written, closed-book examination administered by the department. An individual who fails an examination may be retested according to the procedure described in s. ATCP 29.26 (8).
ATCP 29.28(6)(6)Applying for certification. To apply for certification under this section, an individual shall follow the procedure described in s. ATCP 29.26 (9).
ATCP 29.28 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.
ATCP 29.29ATCP 29.29Special application methods; supplementary certification.
ATCP 29.29(1)(1)Aerial applicator; supplementary certification. The department may certify an individual to use aircraft to make pesticide applications for which that individual is certified as a commercial or private applicator under s. ATCP 29.26 or 29.27. To be certified as an aerial applicator, an individual shall do all of the following:
ATCP 29.29(1)(a)(a) Provide proof that he or she is licensed and fully trained to operate and apply pesticides with each type of aircraft used for that purpose.
ATCP 29.29(1)(b)(b) Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to aerial applications, including the principles and practices of aerial pest control, potential health and environmental hazards related to aerial applications, prevention of pesticide overspray and drift, and requirements under s. ATCP 29.53.
ATCP 29.29(2)(2)Chemigation applicator; supplementary certification.
ATCP 29.29(2)(a)(a) The department may certify an individual to make pesticide applications, for which that applicator is certified as a commercial or private applicator under s. ATCP 29.26 or 29.27, by means of chemigation.
ATCP 29.29(2)(b)(b) To be certified as a chemigation applicator, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.29(2)(b)1.1. Proper chemigation procedures.