State Regulator in Residence (RIR) Training Program Summary
The State Regulator in Residence (RIR) Training Program aims to foster communication between the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and state regulators. State participants learn about OPP practices, while regulators engage in managing pesticide topics affecting their states. The program facilitates relationship building and enhances communication for both parties. Past sessions and potential topics for upcoming years are outlined, showcasing the program's benefits and goals.
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State Regulator in Residence (RIR) Training Program Emily Ryan, Field and External Affairs, OPP June 26th, 2017
Background Goal: To foster communication between the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and pesticide program managers of participating states State regulators will the have the opportunity to visit OPP to observe meetings, discuss issues relevant to their states, and have individual sit- downs with OPP managers and staff 4 state regulators have participated in 2 rounds of the RIR Training Program from 2012-2014 FEAD/OPP is looking to reenergize the program
Benefits State participants learn about OPP practices and processes State regulators participate in the management of pesticide topics affecting their states OPP develops a greater sense of issues on the ground Both parties strengthen relationships and improve communication
2012-2014 Summary 2012 2013 1 North Dakota 6 1 week each EPA registration process, labeling issues 2013 2014 3 Number of Participants States Represented Number of Visits Duration of Visits Topics Virginia, Florida, Indiana 6 1 week each Label Consistency Committee, Spanish labeling, pollinator issues, spray drift, Section 18s, 25(b) initiatives, state- specific issues
2017 2018 Summary 2017 2018 Up to 3 States without previous participation preferred 4 2-3 days Open to any interested state participant Number of Participants States Represented Number of Visits Duration of Visits Selection Process
2017 2018 Potential Topics C&T rule WPS implementation iRNA FIFRA Work Plan and Report Template (E- Enterprise project) Divisional all-hands meetings Repellency graphic 25(b) Misbranding Imports/exports General meetings with DDs SmartLabel TOXSAC/HAZPOC Overview of how EPA (really) works Shadow day with branch chief and/or project manager and/or staff Label Consistency Committee Drift Reduction Technology OECA coordination Pesticides and cannabis Pollinator issues Spray drift Finalization of updates to treated articles issues (e.g., treated seeds, intermediates) Spanish labeling Communications and messaging Zika
Next Steps 1. States that would like to participate indicate interest to OPP/FEAD 2. OPP/FEAD works with state participants to coordinate visits and establish goals and expected outcomes 3. Host first residency
Questions? EPA contact Emily Ryan OPP/FEAD/Government and International Services Branch Ryan.Emily@epa.gov 703-347-0595
