CHAPTER 11 - HOW TO OBTAIN AN EPA ESTABLISHMENT NUMBER


A. GENERAL INFORMATION


     If you produce or formulate your own pesticide, then the
place(s) [or establishment(s)] in which you produce a pesticide,
or device, is subject to registration. ( Refer to FIFRA section
7).  However, if you produce the pesticide only for application
by yourself and not for sale or distribution, you are not
required to register your establishment.

     40 CFR Part 167 entitled "Registration of Pesticide-
Producing Establishments, Submission of Pesticide Reports, and
Labeling", provides detailed information concerning definitions,
registration procedures, labeling, and reporting requirements.

     An "establishment" is defined as any site where a pesticide
or device is produced, regardless of whether: 

     1) the site is independently owned or operated, or

     2) the site is domestic (located in the U.S.) and is producing
     the pesticide or device only for export, or 

     3) the site is located in a foreign country and is producing
     the pesticide or device for importation into the United
     States.

The term "produce" is defined as the manufacture, preparation,
propagation, compounding, or processing of any pesticide or
device, (including pesticides produced for use under an
Experimental Use Permit), or the repackaging or the changing of
the container of any pesticide or device.

     You should refer to 40 CFR Part 167 for more detailed
information regarding the registration of your establishment,
labeling and reporting requirements.



B. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDE-PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS


     1. Complete the application form EPA Form 3540-8,
     Application for Registration of Pesticide-Producing
     Establishments.

     2. Where to submit your application:
                
        a. Domestic Establishments - Submit your application to
        the EPA Regional Office having jurisdiction over the
        State in which the headquarters of your company is located.
        Refer to Chapter 18 for a listing of the various EPA Regional
        Offices.

        b. Foreign Establishments - Foreign companies should
        submit their application to EPA's headquarters office
        at the address listed below:

             Environmental Protection Agency
             Office of Compliance Monitoring (EN-342)
             401 M St., S.W.
             Washington, D.C. 20460  U.S.A.



C. INFORMATION REQUIRED


     Your application for the registration of your establishment
requires the following information:

     1) The name and address of your company,

     2) The type of ownership (individual, partnership,
     cooperative association, corporation, or any organized
     group of persons whether incorporated or not), and

     3) The names and addresses of all producing establishments.



D. WHERE TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS


     EPA Form 3540-8, Application for the Registration of
Pesticide-Producing Establishments may be obtained from your EPA
Regional Office (see Chapter 18), or from the Office of
Compliance Monitoring (EN-342), Environmental Protection Agency,
401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. 



E. REFERENCES CITED IN CHAPTER 11

   - Refer to Chapter 16 for information on the source of these documents.

     1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40

        Part 167 - Registration of pesticide-producing establishments,
                   submission of pesticide  reports, and labeling

     2. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as
        amended October, 1988

        Section 7 - Registration of Establishments