2022 EAFB Installation Pest Management Plan_FINAL.pdf

Installation Pest Management Plan Edwards Air Force Base, CA

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Record of Annual IPM Plan Review and Approval of Pesticide Use Proposal

Annual Review and Approval of Pesticide Use Proposal Date

Annual Review and Approval of Pesticide Use Proposal

Completed*

1 FY20 16 April 2020 Lee Manning

2 FY21 30 November 2020 Lee Manning

3 FY22 02 November 2021 Lee Manning

4 FY23

5 FY24 Full coordination and approval must be completed every 5 years.

*This column will be signed by the Installation Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator following annual updates to the IPM Plan and approval from the Pest Management Consultant on annual Pesticide Inventory submission.

Any routine IPM Plan updates resulting from the Annual Review should be recorded and included with this Plan. For any non-routine updates, confer with the AFMC Pest Management Consultant prior to execution.

Contents

APPROVAL AND TECHNICAL REVIEW

Contents Authority – Installation Instruction

1.0 Executive Summary

2.0 Background

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Plan Maintenance

2.3 Installation Pest Management Plan Objectives

2.4 Installation Description and Mission

3.0 Responsibilities – Overview

3.1 Installation Commander

3.2 Base Civil Engineer (BCE)

3.2.2 Installation Pest Management Coordinator

3.2.3 Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator

3.2.4 Real Property Officer

3.3 Environmental Coordinator

3.4 Public Health Officer

3.5 Bioenvironmental Engineering

3.6 Public Affairs Officer

3.7 Fire Department

3.8 Hazmat Pharmacy

3.9 Installation Facility Managers

3.10 Safety Officer

3.11 Unit Training Manager

3.12 Air Force Pest Management Consultant

4.0 Integrated Pest Management

4.1 Legal Mandate

4.1.1 Federal Legislation

4.1.2 Department of Defense (DoD) Directives, Instructions and Guides

4.1.3 U.S. Air Force Policy

4.1.4 State/Territory Regulations

4.1.5 Local Regulations

4.2 Integrated Pest Management Operations

5.0 Priority of Pest Management Work

6.0 Health and Safety

6.1 Medical Surveillance of Pest Management Personnel

6.2 Hazard Communication

6.3 Personal Protective Equipment

6.4 Fire Protection

6.5 Pest Management Vehicles

6.6 Protection of the Public

6.7 Pesticide Inventory

6.8 Pesticide Authorization Procedure

6.9 Pesticide Storage Methods and Facilities

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7.0 Environmental Considerations

7.1 Sensitive Areas

7.2 Endangered/Protected Species

7.3 Environmental Documentation

7.4 Pesticide Spills and Remediation

7.5 Disposal Procedures and Methods

7.6 Operations Involving Aerial Application

7.7 Golf Course Pest Management Operations

8.0 Program Administration

8.1 Pest Management Operations

8.1.1 Pest Management Organization Structure

8.1.2 Work Order Process

8.1.3 Funding

8.1.4 Self-Help and Poison Control

8.2 Contracts/Quality Assurance

8.3 Outleases – Agricultural and Housing

8.4 Inter-Service Support Agreements

8.5 Reports and Records

8.5.1 Reports

8.5.2 Records

8.6 Training and Certification

8.6.1 Training

8.6.2 DoD Certification

8.6.3 State Certification

8.7 Pesticide Security

8.8 Emergency Disease Vector Surveillance and Control

8.9 Coordination – DoD, Other Federal, State and Local

8.10 Pesticide Approval Process

8.11 Sale and Distribution of Pesticides

8.12 Installation Pest Management References and Links

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Annexes

Tables 5-1 Priority of Pest Management Work…………………………………………………….27 8-2 Summary of Pesticide Service Agreements…………………………………………… 35 8-4 Summary of Inter-Service Support Agreements Provided……………………………..35

Figures 8-1 Pest Management Organization Structure…………………………………………… 33

Annexes Ctrl + Click to follow Bookmark Annex Title

Annex_1 Annex 1 – Integrated Pest Management Strategies 47

Annex_2 Annex 2 – Pest Management Consultant Annual Pesticide Use Proposal 153

Annex_3 Annex 3 – Points of Contact 155

Annex_4 Annex 4 – Certificates of Training/Competency 159

Annex_5 Annex 5 – Installation Map(s) 163

Annex_6 Annex 6 – Pesticide Usage 168

Annex_7 Annex 7 – Performance Work Statements for Pest Monitoring/Surveillance and Control Services 171

Annex_8

Annex 8 – IPM Plans for Individual Base Contracts 174

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Authority – Installation Instruction

Date:

From: 412 TW/CC

Subject: Installation Pest Management Plan (IPMP) Implementation Authority

Title: Installation Pest Management Plan – Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California (CA)

Purpose: To implement an IPMP for the 412th Test Wing (TW)

Regulatory References:

• U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4150.07.

• U.S. Air Force Pest Integrated Management Program, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-1053, dated 6 August 2019.

• 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 158, Sub Chapter E, Data Requirements for Pesticides and Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.

Summary: The IPMP has been prepared in accordance with (IAW) DoD Instruction 4150.07 and AFMAN 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program. The subject IPMP is a comprehensive document that will be used by all personnel working within the 412 TW including Air Force Plant 42 (AFP42) located in Palmdale CA. It has been designed to ensure installation compliance with Federal, State and U.S.

Territory regulations governing pest management.

Applicability: IAW DoD Instruction 4150.07 and AFMAN 32-1053, all Air Force installations are required to prepare and maintain an IPMP. All pertinent installation personnel and organizations will review the IPMP and ensure full compliance. Through implementation and cooperation, a safe, healthy and clean environment for current and future generations can be ensured. No in-house or contract pest control operations, including pesticide (ex. herbicide, insecticide, rodenticide, etc.) applications, may be conducted on base without prior coordination and approval from the installation designated Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC).

Responsibilities: Civil Engineering is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for implementation of this IPMP. Tasked organizations are authorized to extract and reproduce those portions of the IPMP that are essential to accomplish necessary planning and to prepare supporting documents and reports.

The IPMC should ensure necessary coordination among installation personnel for necessary updates to this plan. Mr. Thomas Allen, Civil Engineering, is hereby designated as the IPMC for implementation of this plan.

Distribution: Distribution will be IAW established Air Force procedures for unclassified documents. The IPMP will be distributed to the titled individuals listed below.

Title

Installation Pest Management Coordinator

Director 412 CES

Environmental Management Division Chief

Bioenvironmental Engineer

Fire Chief

Public Health Officer

Base Safety Officer

Base Civil Engineer

Installation Commander

Mission Support Group Commander

Medical Group Commander

Pest Management Consultant

Base Supply Officer

Natural Resources Program Manager

AF Plant 42 Civil Engineer

ERNEST J. TEICHERT III

Brigadier General, USAF

Commander, 412th Test Wing

1.0 Executive Summary

Integrated Pest Management is the DoD mandated approach to pest control that uses routine monitoring to determine if pest control measures are necessary. Integrated Pest Management employs sanitation, mechanical, physical, cultural, biological and educational methods to maintain pests at populations low enough to prevent undesirable damage or annoyance. Application of least-toxic chemical applications are utilized as a last resort.

This IPMP describes how EAFB to include AFP42 will comply with the requirements of DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, dated 22 January 2020 and AFMAN 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program, dated 6 August 2019.

This IPMP follows the requirements and elements defined in Enclosure 5 of DoD Instruction 4150.07, dated 29 May 2008 incorporated, and in the presentation order specified in Enclosure 5. The IPMP addresses each element defined in Enclosure 5 whether the element applies or not. Any revision to the format of this plan, or addition of pesticides, requires advance approval from the Air Force Pest Management Consultant. The OPR for the IPMP is the Base Civil Engineer IAW AFMAN 32-1053.

Authorized pesticides may only be applied on the installation by appropriately certified (DoD or State) pesticide applicators. Personnel may apply repellents to skin, clothing or netting for personal protection without pesticide-applicator certification. All pesticide treatments must be made in strict accordance with label directions. “The label is the law.”

Pesticides used at EAFB and AFP42 must be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approved for use as a pesticide in the state of California and approved by the Air Force for control of target pests. No pesticides will be stored on base, except at AAFES and Commissary stores, base housing office and mobility office.

Currently EAFB does not have a Self-Help Pest Control Program. Facility Managers are responsible to inspect their facilities for areas of rodent or pest entry and submit a work request for repairs to the Civil Engineering Requirements and Optimization Section at 277-3330. If pest control is required, the Facility Manager should contact the Civil Engineering Requirements and Optimization Section and submit a work request for pest control.

Reporting must be done according to Section 8.5 of this IPMP or Environmental Safety Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program (ESOHCAMP), State or DoD findings could result.

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2.0 Background

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this IPMP is to meet DoD policy requirements pursuant to DoD Directive 4715.1E, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH), DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Integrated Pest Management Program 26 December 2019, with Incorporated Change 1, 01 September 2017, and Section 136 of Title 7, U. S. Code; including responsibility of installations to:

2.1.1. Establish and maintain safe, effective and environmentally sound Integrated Pest Management programs to prevent or control pests and disease vectors that may adversely impact readiness or military operations by affecting the health of personnel or damaging structures, material or property.

2.1.2. Ensure that DoD pest management programs achieve, maintain and monitor compliance with all applicable Executive Orders and applicable Federal, State and Local statutory and regulatory requirements.

2.1.3. Incorporate sustainable Integrated Pest Management philosophy, strategies and techniques in all aspects of DoD and component vector control and pest management planning, training and operations, including IPMPs and other written guidance to reduce pesticide risk and prevent pollution.

2.2 Plan Maintenance

Reviews of the IPMP and any resulting amendments or changes to the plan will be recorded and kept on file as part of the plan by Civil Engineering. This plan will be reviewed and updated annually by the installation and the installation shall plan the funding for the initial and 5-year revisions to the plan. The Air Force Pest Management Consultant shall review the Integrated Pest Management programs on-site every 3 years either in person or through an on-site external environmental compliance review and the Pest Management Consultant will annually review or technically approve this IPMP. This plan should be reviewed sooner if a major revision is proposed. The IPMP is subject to change:

2.2.1. If any applicable laws, regulations or requirements are altered.

2.2.2. When any changes occur that increase potential health or environmental impacts from the management of pesticides.

2.2.3. At the request of the Pest Management Consultant.

2.2.4. Components of the IPMP should be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure that all information is as current as possible. Any amendments to the IPMP shall be implemented as soon as possible, but no later than 6 months after changes are made (unless legal requirements compel implementation sooner).

2.3 Installation Pest Management Plan (IPMP) Objectives

The objectives of this IPMP are to:

2.3.1. Provide guidance for operating and maintaining an effective integrated pest management program at

EAFB & AFP42.

2.3.2. Ensure that pest management issues do not adversely impact military readiness and mission.

2.3.3. Comply with pertinent laws and regulations.

2.3.4. Meet or exceed DoD pest management measures of merit (MoM).

2.3.5. Identify and implement strategies for managing specific pests on the installation.

2.3.6. Implement judicious use of both non-chemical and chemical control techniques to achieve effective pest management that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks. Emphasize the use of mechanical, biological and cultural control techniques, using chemical techniques sparingly and with caution.

Use chemical controls only after careful consideration of alternative controls.

2.3.7. Emphasize the use of pest monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed rather than by a predetermined schedule.

2.3.8. Document coordination with other organizations and agencies. Changes, additions or deletions to the plan will be coordinated with the Medical Group (412 MDG), Operational Medicine Squadron (OMRS), Public Health (412 OMRS/SGPM), Bioenvironmental Engineering (412 OMRS/SGXB), Mission Support Group (412 MSG), Civil Engineer Group (412 CEG), Civil Engineer Group Environmental Management Division Natural Resources Manager (412 CEG/CEVA), and the Civil Engineer Group Operations Squadron Service Contracts Quality Assurance Pest Management Evaluator (412 CES/CEOES).

2.4 Installation Description and Mission

Description EAFB is located on approximately 308,000 acres in the Antelope Valley in southern California. The installation lies in the western Mojave Desert in portions of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.

The base is approximately 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, about 90 miles northwest of San Bernardino and about 80 miles southeast of Bakersfield. Approximately 11,285 military and civilian personnel work on EAFB, many of whom live either on the base or in the nearby larger communities of California City, Lancaster, Palmdale and Rosamond. The 412th TW plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports on all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapon systems, software and components as well as modeling and simulation for the Air Force. There are three core components for this mission: flying operations, maintenance, and engineering through a maintenance group of nearly 1,900 people and an operations group of 2,100, the 412 TW maintains and flies an average of 80 aircraft with upwards of 26 different aircraft designs. The 412 TW performs more than 5,000 missions, including over 1,800 test missions, on an annual basis. AFP42 is a Geographically Separated Component of EAFB, located 23 miles southwest of EAFB in Palmdale CA.

Most of the facilities are operated by private contractors and serve as a manufacturing plant for aircraft used by the United States and their allies. Aerospace contractors share a common runway complex and lease building space from the Air Force. Plant operations and the airfield is operated by DoD resources. AFP42 controls over 5,800 acres (23 km²) of Mojave Desert land north of Avenue P and south of Columbia Way (Avenue M).

3.0 Responsibilities – Overview

3.1 Installation Commander

3.1.1. Assume overall responsibility of the Integrated Pest Management program.

3.1.2. Ensure that the installation meets DoD policy requirements as defined in DoD Directive 4715.1, Environmental Security, Chapter 4.

3.1.3. Provide implementation authority and necessary resources to carry out the objectives of the Integrated Pest Management program.

3.1.4. Officially designate, within the IPMP Implementing Instruction, an IPMC in Civil Engineering to implement the Integrated Pest Management program and to maintain the IPMP.

3.1.5. Approve and sign the IPMP cover page and Implementing Instruction.

3.1.6. Implement any formal agreements with Federal or State regulatory agencies regarding pesticide use on the installation, such as for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) pest quarantine, in coordination with the Pest Management Consultant.

3.2 Base Civil Engineer (BCE)

3.2.1. BCE Responsibilities.

3.2.1.1. Is the OPR for pest management on EAFB.

3.2.1.2. Ensure overall implementation and management of the IPMP (see AFMAN 32-1053).

3.2.1.3. Identify a qualified individual in Civil Engineering, for written designation by the Installation Commander within the IPMP Implementing Instruction, to serve as the IPMC for implementation of this plan.

3.2.1.4. Ensure that the designated IPMC has the appropriate authority, educational background and management skills to implement the IPMP. Plan and budget for the development and maintenance of the

IPMP.

3.2.1.5. Provide IPMP status to the installation Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Council

(ESOHC).

3.2.1.6. Ensure coordination of IPMP among all installation organizations.

3.2.1.7. Ensure that all installation landscaping projects/contracts preferentially use native species and do not plant invasive species.

3.2.1.8. Ensure that facility designs incorporate cost-effective pest-resistant features and pre-construction termiticide specifications, as appropriate.

3.2.1.9. As applicable to the installation, ensure pesticide applicators maintain certification as specified in the Armed Forces Pest Management Board document, DoD Plan for Certification of Pesticide Applicators per DoDM 4150.07-V1, DoDM-V2.

3.2.1.10. Ensure that qualified personnel develop and update the IPMP annually. Annually update the IPMP, coordinate the review and approval of annually updated IPMP, and plan the funding for initial and 5-year revisions of IPMP as necessary. Ensure IPMP is incorporated in the Installation Natural Resources Management Plan.

3.2.1.11. Ensure that the IPMC forwards the IPMP to the Air Force Pest Management Consultant for review, technical approval and signature on the cover sheet.

3.2.1.12. Provide review and approval of pesticide monitoring and application contracts consistent with the pest management strategies of this plan using only pesticides pre-approved by the Air Force Pest Management Consultant.

3.2.2. Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC)

3.2.2.1. Ensure that all pest management operations performed on the installation, except those for personal relief or those of privatized housing, are recorded and ensure that all records are properly maintained.

3.2.2.2. Ensure that data is reported to the Pest Management Consultant/Certifying Official.

3.2.2.3. Submit annually to the Air Force Pest Management Consultant, a request for renewed approval of the installation’s Pesticide Inventory, as well as any additional required pesticides.

3.2.2.4. Provide technical implementation of the IPMP. Review AFPMB TG-1: AFPMB Publications “Technical Guides”.

3.2.2.5. Formally coordinate appropriate portions of the IPMP with the installation Environmental Management, Bioenvironmental Engineer, Fire Department, Public Health Officer, Safety Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Hazmat Pharmacy Manager, Facility Managers and Aircraft Maintenance personnel.

3.2.2.6. Ensure that all State or DoD certified pesticide applicators, and Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator (PMQAE) personnel, maintain required training and certificates, as appropriate.

3.2.2.7. Provide pest management education and information to installation-level personnel through Annual and Refresher Facility Manager training.

3.2.2.8. Provide monitoring and coordination with base organizations to identify new and recurring pests.

3.2.2.9. Provide notification to the Public Health Officer of pesticide applications. Notify and coordinate with base organizations, including facility managers, of pesticide applications; ensure that areas treated with pesticides are properly posted.

3.2.2.10. Coordinate all vertebrate pest control with installation natural resource manager, particularly in regards to mammal (to include rodent) bird, fish and reptile control and any treatment areas that may affect the surrounding natural environment.

3.2.2.11. Forward the IPMP to the Air Force Pest Management Consultant for review, technical approval, and signature on the cover sheet, after review and signature by base departments.

3.2.2.12. After signature is obtained from the Pest Management Consultant, the IPMC forwards plan to the Installation Commander for their signature. The IPMP must be reviewed annually, updated and re-signed every 5 years.

3.2.3. Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator (PMQAE)

3.2.3.1. Provide PMQAE oversight of pest monitoring and pesticide application contractors.

3.2.3.2. Maintain required PMQAE certification, or DoD pesticide applicator certification, through DoD training at least every three years.

3.2.3.3. Ensure pre-approval, from Air Force Pest Management Consultant, of all contract statements of work for installation pest control services.

3.2.3.4. Ensure that contract statements of work specify only those pesticides that have been pre-approved by the Air Force Pest Management Consultant within the IPMP.

3.2.4. Real Property Officer

3.2.4.1. The Installation Real Property Office shall ensure that all real estate agreements with tenants require coordination with the IPMC and compliance with the IPMP.

3.3 Environmental Coordinator

3.3.1. The Installation Environmental Coordinator will provide information on the biology of plants, animals and protected species.

3.3.2. Provide environmental support and advice on pest control techniques to the IPMC.

3.3.3. Evaluate the effectiveness, costs and benefits of proposed control actions.

3.3.4. Assess the potential environmental impacts of chemical pesticide usage.

3.3.5. Consult with regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits for the control of pest species.

3.3.6. Manage re-vegetation projects.

3.3.7. Ensure Installation Pest Management programs minimize the amount of pesticides that become hazardous wastes.

3.3.8. Ensure the IPMP identifies areas within the installation that contain sensitive species, threatened or endangered species (TES), or associated habitat, and that personnel using pesticides on the installation know the potential impact that pesticide applications could have on sensitive species and TES. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible, in coordination with installation Natural Resources Manager, to initiate consultation with regional U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) office under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for any pest management actions potentially affecting TES. Any “formal” Section 7 consultations must include the Air Force Natural Resources Program Manager. For all pesticide application in these areas coordination with the Installation Natural Resources Manager shall occur prior to application.

3.3.9. Provide review and approval of pesticide monitoring and application contracts.

3.3.10. Coordinate with the IPMC to ensure IPMP and pesticide applications comply with all applicable environmental regulations and directives.

3.3.11. Review Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP) protocols with IPMC to ensure requirements are being met.

3.3.12. Ensure synchronization of IPMP with the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP).

3.4 Public Health Officer

3.4.1. Determine the type, source and prevalence of vectors, which affect health and efficiency of personnel.

3.4.2. Recommend preventive and control measures for pests and monitor the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management efforts.

3.4.3. Conduct sanitary inspections of facilities to determine need for pesticide application.

3.4.4. Informs facility manager and IPMC of needed repairs to reduce or eliminate pest entry points.

3.4.5. Coordinates on pesticide applications at food service and child care facilities before pesticide application.

3.4.6. Conduct periodic inspections of incoming perishable and non-perishable supplies.

3.4.7. Coordinate integrated pest management efforts with the IPMC in sensitive areas (food preparation and consumption facilities, medical facilities and Child Development Centers).

3.5 Bioenvironmental Engineering

3.5.1. For Military and DoD civilian pest management shops, evaluates potential occupational exposures and adequacy of exposure control through periodic shop visits.

3.5.2. Evaluates shop processes, activities and recommends the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for military and DoD civilian pest management personnel.

3.5.3. Maintains access to Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) contained in the Defense Logistics Agency’s Hazardous Material Data Management System.

3.5.4. Provides consultive support regarding the adequacy of facilities to provide a safe work environment.

3.5.5. Conducts respirator training and respirator fit testing of military and civilian pest management personnel.

3.5.6. At the direction of the 412th Medical Group Commander, ensure medical treatment facilities personnel neither store nor use EPA-classified pesticides, with the exception of disinfectants, and germicide;

and insect repellents and permethrin-treated clothing for protection of deploying personnel against insect vectors.

3.5.7. Upon request, provides clarification to work area supervisors on potential health hazards, training requirements, and regulatory requirements associated with hazardous chemicals and the Air Force Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program.

3.6 Public Affairs Officer

3.6.1. Provide coordination of public notices, if needed, of pesticide applications.

3.6.2. Provide news releases, if needed, to off-site public agencies related to the Integrated Pest Management program.

3.7 Fire Department

3.7.1. Maintain information of location of chemical storage sites, including pesticides.

3.7.2. Provide periodic inspection of authorized pesticide storage sites. Note: Currently pesticides are not stored on EAFB except routine items stored at the base commissary, AAFES, housing office, and mobility office. There are no pesticides stored at AFP42.

3.8 Hazmat Pharmacy

3.8.1. Pesticides and herbicides are purchased and applied by pest control and grounds maintenance contractors.

3.8.2. Ensure that all pesticides on HAZMAT authorized-use list are pre-approved in writing by Air Force Pest Management Consultant within this IPMP, updated as appropriate. Base will request approval/authorization for the use of pesticides with CEVC.

3.9 Installation Facility/Facility Managers

3.9.1. Conduct periodic inspections of their buildings and notify the IPMC of potential pest issues.

3.9.2. Contact the Civil Engineering Requirements and Optimization Section at 277-3330 to initiate a work request for pest control services.

3.9.3. Notify Facility Manager and occupants of pesticide applications.

3.10 Safety Officer

3.10.1. Provide support to ensure pesticide operations comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and AFOSH standards.

3.10.2. Flight Safety manages the bird aircraft strike hazard (BASH) program and provides for Installation Pest Management pest control procedures in the EAFB Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Plan 91-212.

3.10.3. Ensure that any pesticides used for BASH control on the installation are pre-approved by the Air Force Pest Management Consultant and applied in coordination with Environmental Management Natural Resources manager and IPMC.

3.11 Unit Training Manager

3.11.1. Civil Engineering Unit Training Manager provide support for Pest Management PMQAE training.

3.12 Air Force Pest Management Consultant

3.12.1. Implement pest management policies and programs for the Air Force installations.

3.12.2. Reviews IPMP on-site every three years; the substitution of environmental compliance on-site external reviews for on-site reviews by a pest management consultant is permitted to meet DoD program requirements.

3.12.3. Annually reviews and technically approves IPMP, including the installation’s pesticide-use proposal for the upcoming year.

3.12.4. Approve 5-year revisions of IPMP.

3.12.5. Certify Air Force pest management personnel, when DoD certification requirements are met.

4.0 Integrated Pest Management

4.1 Legal Mandate

There are many sources of information to obtain regulations for the management of pesticides. Many government personnel have access to Defense Environmental Network & Information Exchange, where ESOHCAMP checklists are available for Federal, State and Air Force regulatory and procedural requirements.

4.1.1 Federal Legislation

The FIFRA act, as last amended through P.L. 112–177, Effective Sept. 28, 2012, deals with the sale, distribution and use of pesticides. FIFRA provides the EPA with the authority to oversee, among other things, the registration, distribution, sale and use of pesticides. The Act applies to all types of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides and antimicrobials. Civil penalties for any commercial applicator who violates any provision of this regulation may be assessed not more than $5,000 for each offense, and any private applicator may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each offense. Criminal penalties for any commercial applicator who knowingly violates any provision of this act shall be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. Criminal penalties for any private applicator who knowingly violates any provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.

The full text of the FIFRA can be found at the following:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/chapter-6/subchapter-II

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975. This act, as amended, 49 USC 1801-1819, et al., is the Federal legislation that governs the transportation of hazardous materials, including pesticides, in the nation. The policy of Congress is to improve the regulatory and enforcement authority of the Secretary of Transportation to protect the nation adequately against the risks to life and property that are inherent in the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce (49 USC 1801). Any person that knowingly violates this regulation is liable to the U.S. Government for a civil penalty of at least $250 but not more than $25,000 for each violation.

The US Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations can be found at the following:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trucking_industry/transportinghazardousmaterials.html

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. The purpose of this act as amended; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq., last amended in October, 1988), is to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered species and threatened species depend may be conserved, to provide a program for the conservation of such endangered species and threatened species, and to take such steps as may be appropriate to achieve the purposes of the treaties and conventions for protection of endangered species (16 USC 1531(b)). Under ESA, the policy of Congress is that all Federal departments and agencies must seek to conserve endangered species and threatened species and must use their authorities in furtherance of the purposes of this act. Further, Federal agencies must cooperate with State and local agencies to resolve water resource issues in concert with conservation of endangered species (16 USC 1531(c)). Any person who knowingly violates this regulation may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of up to $25,000 for each violation. Criminal violations for any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter, upon conviction, may be fined not more than $50,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

The full text of The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973) can be found at the following:

http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/ESACT.HTML http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/chapter-6/subchapter-II http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trucking_industry/transportinghazardousmaterials.html http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/ESACT.HTML

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). This act, last amended through January 1, 2004, 29 USC 651-678, is a Federal statute that governs the issues related to occupational safety and health. The purpose and policy of this act are to assure every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources by, among other things, providing for the development and publication of occupational safety and health standards, providing for an effective enforcement program, and providing for appropriate reporting procedures with respect to occupational safety and health which procedures will help achieve the objectives of this act and accurately describe the nature of the occupational safety and health (29 USC 651(b)(9)(10)(12)). Any employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the requirements this regulation may be assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 but not more than $70,000 for each violation. Any employer who has received a citation for a violation of the regulation may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $7,000 for each violation. Any employer who fails to correct a violation for which a citation has been issued may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $7,000 for each day during which such failure or violation continues. Any employer who willfully violates any standard, and that violation caused death to any employee, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both; except that if the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person, punishment shall be by a fine of not more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for nor more than one year, or both.

Access to all of the OSHA regulations can be found at the following:

http://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

The Clean Water Act (CWA) 33 USC 1251 et seq. The Clean Water Act establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. The basis of the CWA was enacted in 1948 and was called the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, but the Act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972. "Clean Water Act" became the Act's common name with amendments in 1977.

Under the CWA, EPA has implemented pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards for industry. EPA also set water quality standards for all contaminants in surface waters.

The CWA made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant from a point source into navigable waters, unless a permit was obtained. IAW the CWA, if you are in CWA jurisdictional Waters of the US, EPA requires a NPDES permit to control discharges from point sources such as pipes or man-made ditches.

The Federal Noxious Weed Act (7 USC 2801) to Federal Legislation. The Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 ("FNWA") is a Federal legislation enacted in 1975. The purpose of the FNWA was to manage and control the spread of noxious weeds. Pursuant to the Act, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture was given the authority to declare plants "noxious weeds", and limit the interstate spread of such plants without a permit.

The FNWA was amended by the 1990 Farm Bill on November 28, 1990. The amendment requires the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and all other Federal land managing agencies to do the following:

a. Designate an office or person trained in managing undesirable plant species, to develop and coordinate a program to control such plants on the agency's land.

b. Ensure that the agency’s budget process adequately funds the plant management program.

c. Develop and implement cooperative agreements with the States regarding undesirable plants on agency land.

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d. Establish integrated management systems to control or contain undesirable plants targeted under the cooperative agreements.

The provisions relating to the FNWA were found under 7 USCS §§ 2801 through 2814. The FNWA was superseded in 2000 by the Plant Protection Act, except for the amendment of 1990. 7 USCS §§ 2801 through 2813 now stands repealed.

https://definitions.uslegal.com/f/federal-noxious-weed-act

4.1.2 Department of Defense (DoD) Directives, Instructions and Guides DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program. This DoD Instruction, dated 26 December 2019, sets forth the policy, responsibilities, and procedures for pest management programs and provides the basis for development of base-specific pest management plans. This instruction establishes the DoD policy of maintaining safe, efficient, and environmentally sound integrated pest management programs to prevent or control pests that may adversely affect health or damage structures, material, or property. The DoD Plan for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators stipulates the certification of U.S. Air Force military and civilian pest managers which requires pesticide application on DoD installations to be performed by appropriately certified personnel.

4.1.2.1. DoDM 4150.07, Installation commanders shall initiate a formal review if violations of the FIFRA, as amended, are suspected. Any certified applicator who violates any provision of FIFRA, as amended, or the implementing regulations will have his or her certificate reviewed for possible suspension or revocation.

Suspected violations, such as pesticide misuse or record falsification, shall be reported through appropriate command channels to the office of the certifying official (i.e. Air Force Pest Management Consultant). The certifying official shall review the suspected violation and determine if further action is required. If no action is warranted, the Installation Commander shall be notified in writing that a review of the suspected violation has been conducted and that it has been determined that a violation of FIFRA has not occurred. If the certifying official determines that a violation may have occurred, he or she shall initiate action to temporarily suspend the certificate of the applicator(s) and forward the matter to the lead agency, Under Secretary for Defense - Acquisition, Technology and Logistics for review and final action. If the lead agency determines that a violation of FIFRA has occurred, that agency shall report information on the case and action taken by the DoD to the EPA Administrator. To access the DoDM 4150.07, click on the following hyperlink: https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/.

4.1.2.2. DODM 4150.07 outlines the DoD Pest Management Training and Certification Program. The Manual is not intended to conflict with, be used instead of, or supersede other DoD training Directives or Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. The purpose of the manual is to establish training goals, provide a uniform training process, training standards, and procedures to prepare DoD pest management personnel to meet DoD pest management policy objectives, as stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07-V1. The Manual supports DoD policy to maintain safe, efficient, and environmentally sound integrated pest management programs. It promotes prevention and control of pests that may adversely impact readiness or military operations by affecting the health of personnel or damaging structures, material, and/or property as established under DoD Instruction 4150.07.

Technical Guides (TG). DoD Instruction 4150.07 is supplemented by TGs that provide specific criteria and procedures for the operation of a pest management program. The TGs are guidance only and non-regulatory.

TG 1, “Armed Forces Pest Management Board Publications” provides a comprehensive list of all Armed Forces Pest Management Board publications and the following website provides a link to all of the Technical Guides available online: https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/techguides.html https://definitions.uslegal.com/f/federal-noxious-weed-act https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/

DoD Directive 4715.1E, Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH). This directive, dated 19 March 2005, establishes policies on ESOH to sustain and improve the DoD mission. The directive also continues to authorize the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) [Added July 2005]. To access the DoD Directive 4715.1E, click on the following hyperlink:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/issuances.html

4.1.3 U.S. Air Force Policy

AFMAN 32-1053, Pest Management Program. This AFMAN, dated 6 August 2019, provides guidance for pest management at Air Force installations.

Hyperlink: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32- 1053.pdf.

The instruction provides guidance for pest management programs at Air Force installations and it implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-10, Installations and Facilities, 4 March 2010.

Hyperlink: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_ie/publication/afpd32-10/afpd32-10.pdf.

Aerial Application of Pesticides. AFMAN 32-1053 provides guidance for in-service and contract aerial application of pesticides projects at Air Force installations. It also provides guidance for the use of Air Force resources on other Federal properties, non-Federal properties, and in foreign countries. No aerial application of pesticides are performed at EAFB.`

Hyperlink: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32- 1053.pdf

AFI 48-102, Medical Entomology Program. This AFI, dated 19 August 2014, assigns responsibilities for prevention of vector borne disease and control of medical pests using integrated pest management approach.

Hyperlink: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product- Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=27&modID=449&tabID=131.

4.1.4 State/Territory Regulations

Pesticide are regulated by several agencies in California. These are:

Food and Agricultural Code https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/food-and-agricultural-code-formerly-agricultural-code/#!tid=N1588A90011864203A8C5E63C1FA97969

Structural Pest Control Act http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/pestlaw/bpcode.shtml

Business and Professions Code http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/pestlaw/bpcode.shtml

California pesticide regulations may be found at:

Pesticides and Pest Control Operations

Structural Pest Control Board

Regulations governing other state agencies

Although Federal agencies maintain sovereignty under section 136 of title 7, United States Code, the DoD voluntarily complies with the substantive portions of State pesticide/pest management laws and regulations when such compliance does not adversely impact DoD missions. The AFPMB has signed certain memoranda of agreement with some states and territories. The legal applicability of State or territory pest management requirements to Air Force installation property, personnel, and operations must be determined in consultation with the Air Force Pest Management Consultant.

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32-1053.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32-1053.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_ie/publication/afpd32-10/afpd32-10.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32-1053.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afman32-1053/afman32-1053.pdf http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=27&modID=449&tabID=131 http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/#/?view=pubs&orgID=10141&catID=1&series=27&modID=449&tabID=131 https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/food-and-agricultural-code-formerly-agricultural-code/#!tid=N1588A90011864203A8C5E63C1FA97969 https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/food-and-agricultural-code-formerly-agricultural-code/#!tid=N1588A90011864203A8C5E63C1FA97969 http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/pestlaw/bpcode.shtml http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/pestlaw/bpcode.shtml http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/legbills/calcode/chapter_.htm http://www.pestboard.ca.gov/pestlaw/act.shtml http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=CCR-1000

4.1.5 Local Regulations

Kern County, San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County all follow the California state requirements.

4.2 Integrated Pest Management Operations

Integrated pest management is a DoD-mandated approach to pest control that uses routine monitoring to determine if pest control measures are necessary. Integrated pest management employs mechanical, physical, cultural, biological and educational methods to maintain pests at populations low enough to prevent undesirable damage or annoyance. Application of the least toxic chemical applications is utilized as a last resort, if non-chemical techniques have proven ineffective. Pest control measures, including chemical control measures, are implemented only when monitoring determines that a pest will cause unacceptable economic, medical, ecological, or aesthetic damage if not treated. Treatments are chosen and scheduled to be the most effective and least disruptive to the natural environment.

The cornerstone of the Integrated Pest Management planning effort is development of pest management strategies for each pest and disease vector category present or anticipated at EAFB. This IPMP adheres to the outline in DoD Instruction 4150.07, Enclosure 5, entitled “SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR IPM OUTLINES” for specific pest management strategies. These strategies will be followed to ensure that pests do not interfere with the military mission, damage real property, increase maintenance costs or expose installation personnel to diseases. It is DoD policy (DoDD 4715.1) to establish and maintain safe, effective and environmentally sound Integrated Pest Management programs to prevent or control pests and disease vectors that may adversely impact readiness or military operations by affecting the health of personnel or damaging structures, material or property.

Integrated Pest Management is a planned program, incorporating continuous monitoring, education, record-keeping and communication to prevent pests and disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people, property, material or the environment. Integrated Pest Management uses targeted, sustainable (effective, economical, environmentally sound) methods including education, habitat modification, biological control, genetic control, cultural control, mechanical control, physical control, regulatory control, and where necessary, the judicious use of least-hazardous pesticides.

An IPMP is a long-range, comprehensive installation planning and operational document that establishes the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective and environmentally sound integrated pest management program. Written pest management plans are required as a means of establishing and implementing an Integrated Pest Management program.

Integrated Pest Management is the method of choice for DoD pest management and disease vector control.

IPMP is a sustainable approach to managing pests and controlling disease vectors by combining applicable pest management tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks. IPMP uses regular or scheduled monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed and employs physical, mechanical, cultural, biological, genetic, regulatory, chemical and educational tactics to keep pest numbers low enough to prevent unacceptable damage or impacts. Treatments are not made according to a predetermined schedule;

they are made only when and where monitoring has indicated that the pest will cause unacceptable economic, medical, ecological, or aesthetic damage. Treatments are chosen and timed to be most effective and least disruptive to natural controls of pests. Least hazardous, but effective, pesticides are used as a last resort.

Pest control, as part of any construction project or contract, must be coordinated with Civil Engineering for scheduling and monitoring of the pest management contractor. The pest control contractor prepares daily reports on all types of pesticides applied, unit of measure, target pest, control operation, name of individual applying pesticide, U. S. EPA requirements, percent concentration, amount and location where applied by completing DoD Form 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Records, or providing same information in an equivalent computer product. The pest control contractor provides a copy of the completed form to the

Contracting Officer (CO), Project Manager and the IPMC to input pesticide usage into Integrated Pest Information Management System (IPIMS), or equivalent database.

5.0 Priority of Pest Management Work

EAFB specific pests have been identified and are listed in the following Table. Table 5.1 represents pests that are present at the installation[s]. For each of the applicable pest/disease vector categories where pests exist at the installations, Integrated Pest Management strategies are presented. Integrated pest management outlines can be found in Annex_1.

TABLE 5.1

Priority of Pest Management Work

Category Edwards AFB

1. Public Health- Related Pests

Rats and Mice Various Cockroaches

Lice Mosquitoes

Bees, Hornets and Wasps Chiggers

Fleas

Spiders; venomous Ants Mites

Filth Flies Scorpions Bed Bugs

2. Pests Found In and Around Buildings

Ants, Rodents, Flies Venomous snakes, non-venomous snakes, birds, spiders

3. Structural Pests Termites

4. Noxious or Invasive Plants and

Animals

Brown-headed Cowbirds

European starlings Pigeons

Eurasian Collared Dove House sparrows

Lawn and Landscaping Pests

Tamarisk, Harmel, Russian Thistle, Sahara Mustard, Perennial Pepperweed, Russian knapweed, Giant reed, Whitetop, Rabbitfoot Grass, Prickly Lettuce, Shortpod mustard, Fivehook Bassia, Maltese Star thistle, bull thistle, Tansymustard, London rocket, tumble mustard, ripgut brome,…