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INTEGRATED PEST

MANAGEMENT PLAN

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN

MAY 2019

PREPARED BY

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Naval Station Rota Integrated Pest Management Plan

Approval and Implementation Prepared by:

• Chris Martin, Applied Biology, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Code EV51, 6506

Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508

Technical and Administrative Approval:

Approved and signed in accordance with DoDI 4150.07

Ms. Maria del Carmen Dominguez Dominguez Date Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Vacant Date Natural/Cultural Resources Manager

Mr. Amos Webb Date Installation Environmental Program Director

CDR James Sullivan Date Public Works Officer

CDR Stacy Kwak Date Preventive Medicine U.S. Naval Hospital Rota

Approved for Implementation:

CAPT David S. Baird Date Commanding Officer, Naval Station Rota ii iii iv v

Integrated Pest Management Plan Annual Review

Year Completion Date

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Copies of Changes to the Pest Management Consultant

(Annual) Date Completed

2024 Rewrite

Scheduled On-Site Pest Management Technical Review

Scheduled Date

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Pest Management Consultant Date Review Completed

Note: Technical Reviews should be scheduled approximately 3 years apart and in conjunction with an EMS review if possible.

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Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... XI

CHAPTERS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1. Integrated Pest Management Plan .......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2. Installation Background ........................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.3. Pest Management Program Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-3

2. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1. Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.2. Pesticide Approval ................................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.3. Records and Reporting ............................................................................................................................ 2-7

2.4. Training, Certification, and Licensing ....................................................................................................... 2-8

2.5. Pest Management Contracting .............................................................................................................. 2-11

3. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1. Integrated Pest Management .................................................................................................................. 3-1 viii

3.2. Current Pest Management Operations.................................................................................................... 3-2

3.3. Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 3-18

3.4. Pesticide Management .......................................................................................................................... 3-19

3.5. Minimum Risk Pesticides ....................................................................................................................... 3-22

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1. Pesticide Applicator Safety ...................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2. Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 4-5

4.3. Pest Control Accidents ............................................................................................................................. 4-8

5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1. Environmental Management System for Pesticides ................................................................................ 5-1

5.2. Environmental Considerations on the Pesticide Label ............................................................................ 5-3

5.3. Managing Environmental Impact ............................................................................................................ 5-3

5.4. Public Perception ..................................................................................................................................... 5-7

6. EMERGENCY PEST MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1. Public Health Emergencies ...................................................................................................................... 6-1 ix

6.2. Agricultural Emergencies ......................................................................................................................... 6-2

6.3. Emergency Pest Management Resources................................................................................................ 6-2

7. PROGRAM RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Applied Biology ........................................................... 7-1

7.2. Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit SEVEN .................................................................... 7-1

8. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SHEETS ........................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1. Nuisance Pests ......................................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.2. Health-Related Pests.............................................................................................................................. 8-21

8.3. Structural Pests ...................................................................................................................................... 8-53

8.4. Turf and Ornamental Pests .................................................................................................................... 8-61

8.5. Vertebrate Pests .................................................................................................................................... 8-67

8.6. Vegetation Management ....................................................................................................................... 8-79

APPENDICES

A. Points of Contact ......................................................................................................................................A-1 A.1. Installation Pest Management ................................................................................................................. A-3 A.2. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic Applied Biology ............................................................ A-5 A.3. Navy Entomology Center of Excellence ................................................................................................... A-5 A.4. Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Seven ..................................................................... A-5

B. Maps ........................................................................................................................................................ B-1 B.1. NAVSTA Rota Maps .................................................................................................................................. B-3

C. Program Review ....................................................................................................................................... C-1 C.1. Pest Management Program Self-Assessment Checklist........................................................................... C-3 C.2. NAVSTA Rota Pest Management Program Review 2018 ....................................................................... C-13

D. Pesticide Authorized Use List ................................................................................................................... D-1 D.1. Pesticide Authorized Use List ................................................................................................................... D-3 x

E. Certifications and Contracts ..................................................................................................................... E-1 E.1. Table of Current Contractors ................................................................................................................... E-3 E.2. Table of Applicator Certifications ............................................................................................................ E-3 E.3. Table of IPMC/PAR Certifications ............................................................................................................ E-4

E.3.1. IPMC Appointment Letter ............................................................................................................. E-5 E.4. Additional Documents ............................................................................................................................. E-6

F. Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Guidance Related to Pesticides and Pest Management .......................... F-1 F.1. International ............................................................................................................................................. F-3 F.2. Federal ...................................................................................................................................................... F-4 F.3. Department of Defense ............................................................................................................................ F-7 F.4. Navy .......................................................................................................................................................... F-8 F.5. Armed Forces Pest Management Board ................................................................................................. F-10 F.6. Host Nation ............................................................................................................................................. F-13 F.7. Installation .............................................................................................................................................. F-14 F.8. Special Interest Items ............................................................................................................................. F-15

G. Self-Help .................................................................................................................................................. G-1 G.1. Self-Help Statement of Need Approval Form .......................................................................................... G-3 G.2. Self-Help Manager Training ..................................................................................................................... G-4 G.3. Self-Help Guidance for Ant Control in Housing ....................................................................................... G-5 G.4. Ant Bait Safety Data Sheet ....................................................................................................................... G-6

H. Medical ................................................................................................................................................... H-1 H.1. NAVSTA Rota Emergency Vector-Borne Disease Control Plan 2019 ....................................................... H-3

I. Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................... I-1 J. List of Acronyms & Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. J-1 xi

Executive Summary This Integrated Pest Management Plan is a comprehensive, long-range document that captures all of the pest management operations and pesticide-related activities conducted on the installation. It incorporates pest management practices and the local, host nation, federal, and Department of Defense regulations, and conforms to the requirements of Department of Defense Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, and Chief of Naval Operations Instruction 6250.4C, Navy Pest Management Programs. It supplies comprehensive information about the pest management program to installation staff and internal and external compliance auditors.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic’s Applied Biology Center prepared this plan using information obtained through pest management data collection, on-site observations, installation personnel interviews, and document reviews.

The main goal of the various pest control functions is to support the mission of Naval Station Rota. Both in-house and commercial contract pest control operators currently provide pest control services for the installation. Pest control services are needed on the installation in order to:

1. Provide services that will prolong the life of the structures through subterranean termite and nuisance pest control

2. Maintain the safety and security of industrial and storage areas through weed control

3. Provide nuisance pest control to all buildings (except public-private venture housing) and outdoor areas to ensure a good working and living environment

4. Control weed and insect pests in all recreational and lawn areas to maintain aesthetics and provide recreational facilities to personnel

5. Provide control of mosquitoes, flies, and other potential disease vectors to ensure the comfort and well-being of all personnel

6. Provide vertebrate pest control, including rodent control, to all areas of the installation.

For the current level of work to be accomplished, a sufficient staff of qualified applicators must be maintained. Contract personnel must meet host nation certification requirements as specified by the contract. Pest management performance assessment representatives must successfully take an initial pest management performance assessment representatives course. To maintain their certification, the pest management performance assessment representatives and Department of Defense pesticide applicators must successfully pass a Department of Defense pest management training and recertification course every three years. Pest control facilities must comply with current safety standards to provide a safe workplace and to minimize pesticide hazards.

This plan focuses on safe, environmentally-sound, and cost-effective control of pests through integrated pest management. Integrated pest management depends on education, proper surveillance, and identification of pests, non-chemical and chemical control methods, and individual responsibility for pest prevention.

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Integrated Pest Management Plan Naval Station Rota 1-1

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is a long-range, comprehensive planning and operational document that establishes the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally-sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. The IPMP covers all pest management and pesticide-related activities conducted by civilian and military Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and commercial contractors within all functional areas of the installation.

Authority

Environmental Final Governing Standards (FGS) Spain, Chapter 11; Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program; Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 6250.4C, Navy Pest Management Programs; and Chief of Naval Operations Manual (OPNAV M) 5090.1D, Environmental Readiness Program Manual, Chapter 24—Pesticide Compliance Ashore, require that all Navy installations develop and implement an IPMP in accordance to the guidelines. The IPMP will detail all aspects of pesticide management including administration, procurement, contract services, storage, disposal, safety, reporting, vehicles, integrated pest management, and applicable laws and regulations.

Department of Defense Measures of Merit

This plan provides the framework for the installation to meet the DoD’s annual goals or measures of merit (MoMs). As established in DoDI 4150.07, and updated by the Armed Forces Pest Management Board, the MoMs are:

1. Measure of Merit 1: All DoD installations will maintain installation Pest Management Plans that have been reviewed and approved by a DoD-certified Pest Management Consultant and annually updated by the installation pest management coordinator.

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota helps meet this goal by implementing (via the commanding officer’s signature) this plan.

2. Measure of Merit 2: All DoD installations will adhere to the principals of integrated pest management and the DoD will maintain the goal of minimizing annual pesticide use by both government and contractor pesticide applicators on its installations. This goal is set at 425,000 pounds of active ingredient, the DoD’s average annual usage for Fiscal Years 2007–2009 and an overall 52 percent reduction from the original fiscal year 1993 baseline.

NAVSTA Rota provides data for this MoM through the reporting requirement (section 2.3).

3. Measure of Merit 3: All DoD pesticide applicators will be certified. All contracted employees shall have appropriate state or host nation pesticide applicator certification in the appropriate categories at the time the contract is let.

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NAVSTA Rota ensures proper certification of all applicators through regular verifications and maintains a list of certifications in appendix E of this plan. See section 2.4 for training and certification requirements.

Integrated Pest Management Plan Implementation

The IPMP must be reviewed and approved by installation stakeholders and professional pest management consultants (PPMCs) from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Atlantic and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). The IPMP is implemented upon signature of the installation’s commanding officer. The integrated pest management coordinator (IPMC) has the task of implementing, coordinating, and executing the IPMP among each of the functional areas of the installation.

Integrated Pest Management Plan Maintenance

Once the IPMP has been developed and implemented, it must be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The installation IPMC is responsible for maintaining the IPMP.

1.1.4.1. Internal Review

The IPMC shall conduct an internal review annually in coordination with the pest management service providers (PMSPs) and other functional area points of contact (POCs). The review should include updating contract information, applicator certifications, pesticides, and pest management operations to be used on the installation, as well as, updating pesticide use records. The pest management program self-assessment checklist (appendix C) is available as a tool to review compliance issues during the internal review.

1.1.4.2. Off-Site Review

The IPMC may request that a NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PPMC perform a review of regulatory requirements, reporting, and pesticide approval procedures.

1.1.4.3. On-Site Review

The NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PPMC shall perform an on-site review of the entire pest management program every three years to ensure compliance with the IPMP. The review may be performed more frequently if extensive program problems exist. A copy of the latest technical review report can be found in appendix C.

1.1.4.4. Integrated Pest Management Plan Rewrite

The IPMP should be rewritten every five years to reflect new contracts, personnel, pest management practices, and regulatory changes.

1.2. INSTALLATION BACKGROUND

Mission

NAVSTA Rota supports Naval Forces Europe-Africa, United States (U.S.) Sixth Fleet and combatant Commanders' strategic priorities by providing airfield and port facilities, security, force protection logistical support, administrative support and emergency services to all U.S.

and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces.

Location and Facilities

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From its inception in the early 1950s, this now 6,100-acre Spanish naval base has developed into one of the most modern, advanced naval installations in the world. Located across the bay from Cádiz in southwestern Spain, NAVSTA Rota provides cargo, fuel and logistics support to units transiting the region, supporting U.S. and NATO ships with three active piers; U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force aircraft with a 670-acre airfield; and the largest weapons and fuels facilities in Europe, all located within a single, secure fence-line. Under the guidance of the Agreement on Defense Cooperation (ADC), the U.S. and Spanish navies work together and share many facilities.

1.3. PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The pest management program is summarized below.

1. An employee in the Environmental Division is designated as the IPMC.

2. General pest control services for the installation are provided primarily by the base operation support (BOS) contractor, Newimar. Although many facilities buy into the BOS contract, a single in-house applicator also provides pest management support as much as possible.

3. Pest management duties for the morale, welfare, and recreation golf course are performed by a Spain-certified pesticide applicator.

4. The Navy Lodge receives contract pest control services from Biotecnos.

5. The Navy Exchange and commissary display and sell garden and household pesticides.

6. The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota Preventive Medicine Department (PMD) performs food service sanitation and facilities habitability inspections, and oversees programs to prevent vector-borne and other infectious diseases on the installation.

7. Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Seven (NEPMU-7) provides operational forces support, including permethrin uniform treatments. NEPMU-7 can provide installation support when requested by USNH Rota PMD.

Pest Management Objectives

The objectives of the installation’s pest management program are:

1. The prevention of pest-related health and safety problems that affect the mission.

Examples of health-related pests that may affect the mission include, but are not limited to mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies. Any pest may impact the mission when its numbers become excessive. Prevention of pest-borne disease and injury is a component of force health protection. Force health protection seeks to maintain a healthy and fit military and civilian force in order to maintain the highest levels of readiness. Pest management is a force multiplier for construction battalions, maintenance commands, and other deployable units. Additionally, the military and civilian infrastructure on the installation must be protected in order to provide the necessary support to these units as well.

2. The prevention of pest damage to equipment and subsistence used to support the operational mission of the activities and tenant commands.

Equipment and materials are susceptible to physical damage by pests and the financial costs of such damage can be high. Rodents, for example, can cause considerable

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3. Vegetation management to protect the local environment.

The introduction of non-native/invasive species of plants can increase the risk of fire and degrade the surrounding native environment that is home to a number of endangered and threatened animal and plant species.

4. The protection of government real property, materiel, and aesthetics.

Buildings and roads that form the infrastructure of the installation are susceptible to pests. If not adequately prevented and controlled, termites can cause extensive damage to wood structures. Weeds can cause damage to roadways and increase the risk of fire.

5. The reduction of the use of and dependence on pesticides.

Program Requirements

1.3.2.1. Administration

Proper administration of the pest management program ensures accountability and documentation through planning, record keeping, reporting, training, pesticide and contract approval, and regulatory compliance. Table 1-1 outlines the pest management administrative program requirements.

Requirement Description Reference Responsibility Locator

PLANNING Review and revise the Integrated Pest Management Plan annually.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

IPMC

Section 1.1.4

RECORDING Record all pest management operations conducted on the installation after each operation.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

7 CFR §110*

All pesticide applicators Section

2.3.1

MAINTAINING Maintain records of all pest management operations conducted on installation on-site indefinitely.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

7 CFR §110*

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs Section

2.3.2

REPORTING Compile and report all pest management operations to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology monthly.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

7 CFR §110*

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs Section

2.3.3

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PESTICIDE

APPLICATOR

CERTIFICATION

Ensure that all personnel applying pesticides on installations have current DoD pesticide applicator certification if in-house or host nation applicator certification if contracted.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

BUMEDINST

6250.12D DoDI 4150.07

40 CFR §171*

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs

Section 2.4

COMPLIANCE Ensure that all program elements are in compliance with all federal regulations.

Navy policy is to comply with local/host nation regulations.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs Section

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PESTICIDE

APPROVAL

Compile and submit list of new pesticides to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for approval for use on the installation.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs Section

2.2

CONTRACT

REVIEW

Review pest management contract specifications for compliance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan and submit to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for final review and approval prior to advertising.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

Facilities Support Contracting personnel PMPARs

Section 2.5

• * (applies to restricted-use pesticides only)

Table 1-1. Pest management administrative program requirements.

1.3.2.2. Operations

Operations are the day-to-day management of pests through pesticides and non-chemical means. Pest management on the installation includes the following categories of operations:

1. Ornamental and Turf—Control and management of pests of landscape plants and turf including arthropods, fungi, and weeds.

2. Right-of-way—Control and management of vegetation along roadways as well as vegetation control near fuel farms to reduce fire risk and along fence lines to enhance security.

3. Aquatic Weed Control—Control of vegetation in ponds and ditches.

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4. Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health-Related—Control and management of pests in and around buildings.

5. Public Health—Control and management of human and animal disease vectors.

6. Nuisance Pest Control—Control of insect pests that are a nuisance or annoyance to base personnel, but do not present a health risk.

7. Invasive Plants—Removal of non-native species of plants that are detrimental to native plant and animal habitats.

8. Vertebrate Control—Control of animal predators that prey upon endangered or threatened animals and their habitats, or infest food and material storage.

Each of these operations must meet various requirements that are listed and described in table 1-2.

Requirement Description Reference Responsibility Locator

INTEGRATED

PEST

MANAGEMENT

“Federal agencies shall use Integrated Pest Management techniques in carrying out pest management activities and shall promote Integrated Pest Management through procurement and regulatory policies, and other activities.”

7 U.S.C. § 136r-1 IPMC Pesticide applicators

Section 3.1.1

STORAGE Pesticides kept on installations must be procured and stored in accordance with installation and federal regulations.

Navy policy is to comply with local/host nation regulations.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

AFPMB TG 17

29 CFR §1910

40 CFR §165

Pest control (in-house)

Section 3.4.3

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CONTAINERS All containers used to store or transport a pesticide must have the original or copy of the original label attached.

Service containers must have attached label identifying: the person responsible for the container, the name of chemical, and the signal word.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

40 CFR §156

Pesticide applicators

Section 3.4.5.1

VEHICLES Must carry pesticide spill kits and properly secure pesticides and pesticide application equipment when not in use.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

Pesticide applicators Vehicle operators

Section 3.4.3.3

APPLICATION Only registered pesticides will be used. Applicators must apply pesticides in a manner that ensures safety and protects the environment. A copy of the pesticide label shall be available at the application site.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C DoDI 4150.07

40 CFR §166

Pesticide applicators

Section 3.4.5

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APPLICATOR

SAFETY

The installation must provide procedures, medical support, equipment, and supplies to ensure the safety of DoD pesticide applicators during pest control operations.

Note: Contractors are responsible for supplying their own PPE and having a medical support plan in place in the event of an accident.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

29 CFR §1910

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Safety Department

Section 4.1

OCCUPATIONAL

HAZARDS

MONITORING

Workplace monitoring shall be conducted by the medical department to ensure a safe and healthful environment for pest management personnel.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

OPNAVINST

5100.23G

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota

Section 4.1.2.9

CLEANING AND

DISPOSAL

Equipment shall be cleaned to prevent health and environmental hazards due to chemical residues.

Prevent water from container and equipment rinsing from entering storm drains and water bodies. Dispose of empty containers properly. Manage and dispose hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste properly.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

40 CFR §165

40 CFR §260-273

Pesticide applicators

Section 3.4.6 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=473837efb4174ce5d1e3b1deb8bb725d&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40cfrv29_02.tpl#0

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SPILL

PREVENTION

Spill kits shall be maintained in pest control shops and on pest control vehicles. Pest management personnel shall be familiar with the installation spill contingency plan.

OPNAVINST

6250.4C

40 CFR §300

Pesticide applicators

Section 5.3.4

Table 1-2. Pest management operations program requirements.

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Chapter 2. Program Administration

2.1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The success of the pest management program depends largely on a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities for the organizations and personnel involved. The following is a listing of the key organizations and personnel and their duties as presented in DoD guidance documents for the implementation of the IPMP.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

The CNIC is responsible for the funding and prioritizing of the pest management program.

Installation Commanding Officer

The installation commanding officer (CO) is responsible for the compliance and enforcement of the pest management program. The installation commanding officer delegates compliance and enforcement of the pest management program to the IPMC via the IPMC designation letter.

Responsibilities of the installation CO include:

1. Budgeting for IPMPs, training, operations, and facilities in compliance with legal and DoD requirements

2. Designating an integrated pest management coordinator in writing

3. Implementing and supporting the IPMP

4. Ensuring all pest management operations are conducted safely and have minimal impact on the environment

5. Ensuring an IPM program, minimizing the use of pesticides, is implemented

6. Ensuring the installation’s IPM plan and program are in compliance with all applicable environmental protection statutes.

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

The IPMC is designated by the installation CO in writing as the advisor to the installation CO and coordinator of all installation pest management activities. The IPMC designation letter is in appendix E. Responsibilities of the IPMC include:

1. Coordinating the installation’s pest management program including implementation, maintenance, and annual update of the IPMP

2. Coordinating the rewrite of the IPMP every 5 years

3. Promoting integrated pest management (IPM) in the pest management program to cost-effectively and safely manage pests and to prevent adverse environmental impact

4. Coordinating reporting of all pest management operations on the installation to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology

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5. Ensuring current certification and continuing pest management training of pesticide applicators and pest management performance assessment representatives (PMPARs)

6. Receiving and compiling lists of new pesticides and uses from all PMSPs on the installation and submitting them to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for review and approval

7. Maintaining current list of approved pesticides

8. Acting as liaison between installation and Applied Biology and local, host nation, and federal agencies for pest management and pesticide regulatory issues

9. Ensuring the installation contracting officers submit pest management contract specifications to the Applied Biology PPMC for review prior to advertising

10. Acting as liaison between USNH Rota and contract pest management service providers.

Environmental Division

The installation environmental division provides oversight on environmental protection and compliance regarding pest management operations. Responsibilities of the department include:

1. Reviewing and approving new pesticides and pest management operations that may adversely impact the environment

2. Conducting internal compliance assessments of the pesticide and pest management program

3. Providing technical review of the IPMP.

As part of the environmental division, the natural resources manager is responsible for managing natural resources at the installation. In this capacity, the manager may be responsible for conducting or contracting some pest management operations (e.g., invasive species management). Natural resources are further described in the installation’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). A copy of the INRMP is included on the CD of supporting documents provided with this plan. Responsibilities of the natural resources manager include:

1. Providing information on protected species, endangered or threatened species, noxious or invasive species, and environmentally-sensitive sites

2. Providing guidance on the management of nuisance wildlife.

The cultural resources manager is responsible for managing cultural resources at the installation, including properties that are officially listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. In this capacity, the manager may be responsible for approving pest control in and around these areas. The cultural resources are further described in the installation’s Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP). A copy of the ICRMP is included on the CD of supporting documents provided with this plan.

Public Works, Facilities Sustainment Division

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The Facilities Sustainment Division (FSD) provides limited in-house pest control services. There is currently one employee who holds pesticide applicator certification from Spain.

Responsibilities of the FSD include:

1. Conducting pest management operations in accordance with the IPMP and in compliance with Federal and host-nation laws and regulations

2. Ensuring in-house pest control operators maintain DoD or host-nation certification

3. Ensuring pesticide storage and mixing areas comply with DoD regulations

4. Submitting a list of pesticides proposed for use on the installation

5. Ensuring copies of pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets for all pesticides used are kept on-site

6. Ensuring all pesticides are procured through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center, Sigonella Italy/Rota Spain Detachment (FLCSI-Rota)

7. Reporting all pesticide use through the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System and communicating pest management issues and requirements via the IPMC.

Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division

The Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) prepares, manages, and assesses pest control and grounds maintenance contracts. The performance assessment representative (PAR) monitors and evaluates the performance of contracted PMSPs to ensure that pest control measures are properly applied. The PAR serves as liaison between the contractor and the IPMC. Responsibilities of the FEAD include:

1. Preparing contracts ensuring that all requirements of the IPMP are included in the contract specifications

2. Coordinating with the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PPMC for a review of pest management contract specifications prior to advertisement for bid

3. Maintaining copy of each contract on file

4. Monitoring pest management contractors; ensuring effective and safe application of pest management practices, identifying and documenting discrepancies, and seeking corrective action with contractors in accordance with the contract

5. Ensuring contractors record all pest management activities and submit reports including actual pesticide use through the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPRS) or to the IPMC on a monthly basis.

All PMPARs shall be delegated the authority (in the contract and in the PMPAR appointment letter) to halt any contract pesticide applications that:

1. Endanger or present a hazard to humans, animals, or the environment

2. Violate contract specifications, or applicable federal, host nation, DoD, or Navy laws/regulations

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3. Violate the pesticide label.

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota

This section discusses responsibilities for preventive medicine, industrial hygiene, and occupational health.

2.1.7.1. Preventive Medicine

The Naval Hospital provides public health support to the installation in accordance with Navy Medical (Command) (NAVMED) P-5010, Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine, and OPNAVINST 6250.4C. Responsibilities of the health clinic include:

1. Acting as advisor and liaison to the installation CO for public health vector and medically important pest prevention and management

2. Conducting surveillance for pests of medical importance, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, bed bugs, etc.

3. Establishing and maintaining liaison with local health agencies as they pertain to vector management and vector-borne and zoonotic disease prevention

4. Maintaining current certification as DoD category 8 (public health) pesticide applicator

5. Developing and maintaining an emergency plan for vector and pest control during a vector-borne disease outbreak or disaster (appendix H)

6. Providing technical review of the IPMP.

2.1.7.2. Industrial Hygiene

Industrial hygiene personnel perform surveys to characterize occupational exposures and control measures (e.g., engineering—local exhaust and mechanical dilution ventilation systems;

administrative—warning signs, standard operating procedures, training requirements, etc.; and personal protective equipment—respiratory protection and chemical resistant clothing). In addition, industrial hygiene surveillance information is used to initiate, continue, or end medical surveillance.

2.1.7.3. Occupational Health

Occupational health personnel are responsible for performing all necessary medical surveillance (such as physical examinations and blood testing) for government pest management personnel, as deemed necessary.

Contract Pest Management Service Providers

Contract PMSPs are required to be certified as pesticide applicators by the nation of Spain.

These responsibilities apply to all contractors on the installation. Responsibilities of contract PMSPs include:

1. Conducting pest management operations in accordance with the contract specifications or lease agreements and the IPMP and in compliance with host nation and DoD laws and regulations

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2. Submitting a list of pesticides proposed for use on the installation to their government representative

3. Communicating all pest management issues and requirements via the government representative

4. Submitting daily pest management operation records to the government representative or through NOPRS.

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

Morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) provides recreational activities for military and civilian personnel on the installation, including childcare and youth programs, and oversees commercial and government food establishments. With respect to golf course, athletic field and playground maintenance, MWR must:

1. Ensure that all personnel who apply pesticides maintain current certifications in the appropriate categories (see section 2.4 for more information)

2. Ensure that all pesticides are approved, prior to use, by the NAVFAC PPMC

3. Provide copies of the pesticide labels to the IPMC

4. Maintain and report records of all pesticide applications in accordance with the requirements outlined in this IPMP

5. Maintain the pesticide storage and mixing facility in accordance with the requirements of this IPMP and installation regulations

6. Obtain adequate supplies of pesticides, pesticide dispersal equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure equipment is properly maintained

7. Ensure that all pesticide applicators practice IPM

8. Ensure that landscape cultural management practices are used to maintain the health of plants and turf to prevent disease and pest infestations

9. Ensure that new plants brought onto the installation for landscaping in recreational areas are not invasive, infested with pests, or infected with disease.

With respect to MWR food establishments, MWR must:

1. Ensure that proper sanitation is maintained in all food handling facilities

2. Submit any contract specifications (outside of the installation pest management contract) for pest management to the IPMC for technical review prior to submitting the contract for bid

3. Ensure that only current, host nation-licensed pesticide applicators apply pesticides

4. Ensure that all pest management activities are reported in accordance with the requirements outlined in this IPMP (for pest management that is conducted separately from the installation contract).

Navy Exchange

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The Navy Exchange (NEX) displays and sells household and garden pesticides for retail sale.

Additionally, the NEX runs commercial food concessions. With respect to pesticide sales, the NEX must:

1. Ensure that pesticides are displayed in accordance with the pesticide label and other federal, host nation, and local regulations.

2. Ensure that store employees are properly trained on emergency procedures in the event of a pesticide spill.

With respect to food concessions, the NEX must:

1. Ensure proper sanitation is maintained in all food handling facilities

2. Submit any contract specifications (outside of the installation pest management contract) for pest management to the IPMC for technical review prior to submitting the contract for bid

3. Ensure only current, host nation-licensed pesticide applicators apply pesticides

4. Ensure all pest management activities are reported in accordance with the requirements outlined in this IPMP (for pest management that is conducted separately from the installation contract).

Commissary

The commissary not only sells food and healthcare items, but also household pesticide items.

The commissary must:

1. Ensure proper sanitation is maintained in the store

2. Ensure food items for sale are free from stored product pests

3. Ensure commissary facilities are surveyed and controlled for invading pests

4. Coordinate with the Army Veterinarian on pest or sanitation problems

5. Ensure that pesticides are displayed in accordance with the pesticide label and other federal, host nation, and local regulations

6. Ensure store employees are properly trained on emergency procedures in the event of a pesticide spill.

United States Army Veterinary Services

The veterinary services department provides clinical support for military working dogs and services for privately-owned pets and animals. Veterinary technicians also provide food inspection for the commissary and for other food items delivered to the installation.

Responsibilities of the veterinarian include:

1. Conducting surveillance for pests which damage, destroy, and contaminate food stored in the commissary and installation facilities

2. Ensuring stored field rations (e.g., meals, ready to eat (MREs), etc.) are free from pests

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3. Advising USNH Rota PMD and the IPMC of any zoonotic diseases that may require pest management

4. Providing advice and education to pet owners on preventing pest infestations.

Building Occupants and Barracks/Housing Residents

All installation personnel have the responsibility for:

1. Apply good sanitary and pest exclusionary practices to prevent pest infestations

2. If permitted for personal use, use pesticides in accordance with the pesticide label

3. Coordinate and cooperate fully with PMSPs in scheduling pest management and preparing the areas for pesticide treatment if necessary.

2.2. PESTICIDE APPROVAL

Only pesticides registered by either the host nation or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall be used. Additionally, DoD and Department of the Navy (DoN) directives require installations to submit a list of all pesticides that will be used during control operations to the cognizant NAVFAC Atlantic PPMC for review and approval (OPNAVINST 6250.4C, paragraph 4). The purpose of this approval process is to ensure that only registered pesticides which are safe, effective, and appropriate for the site will be used on the installation. Requests for pesticide approval will be submitted to the NAVFAC Atlantic PPMC via the installation IPMC using NOPRS (see section 2.3.3). Once a pesticide is approved, it may be used on-site as per the label directions. New pesticides may also be added to the list and submitted for approval as needed. The list should be reviewed and updated annually by the IPMC as part of the IPMP maintenance. Pesticides currently approved for use on the installation are listed in appendix D.

The IPMC shall maintain a hard copy or electronic version of the manufacturer’s label and safety data sheet (SDS) for each pesticide on the pesticide authorized use list (AUL); these should be made easily accessible to installation personnel upon request. The PMPARs or the PMSPs should also maintain copies. Pesticide labels and their registration status can be found on the EPA’s National Pesticide Information Retrieval System.

2.3. RECORDS AND REPORTING

All shore installations and units performing pest control operations shall maintain daily records of pesticide applications and submit reports of pest management operations at least monthly to the cognizant PPMC. (OPNAVINST 6250.4C, paragraph 23 and OPNAV M-5090.1D, paragraph 24-3.4)

Pest Management Record Keeping

All PMSPs shall record pest management operations daily. Records shall include all pest management operations including surveys and non-chemical control operations performed on the installation by commercial contractors as well as work performed by DoD pest management personnel. The records will include the following information: date of application, location and site, type of operation, target pest, area treated, name of applicator, pesticide information (trade name, active ingredient, and formulation), amount of pesticide applied, and calculated pounds of active ingredient applied. The following operations are excluded from the record keeping requirement:

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1. Personal use of insect repellent

2. Application of repellent by deployable units during mass treatment of clothing and tentage

3. Application of pesticides for personal relief by residents of military housing

4. Application of pesticides for flea and tick control to pets by pet owners and veterinary services.

Records shall be submitted to the IPMC monthly via the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (section 2.3.3).

Note: Personnel with access to the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) network and a Common Access Card (CAC) may view a multitude of shore installation maps through GeoReadiness Explorer (GRX). Several functions within this program may be useful to environmental personnel and pesticide applicators such as the capability to retrieve the coordinates of a location, and measurement tools which the user then can use to calculate the size of a job.

Maintaining Pest Management Operations Records

The installation must archive complete daily pest management operation records on-site indefinitely. Pesticide applications for each building, structure, or outdoor site must be accounted for. Past hardcopy records must be archived so as to prevent them from being destroyed. Electronic records shall be stored to prevent destruction or loss; back-up copies are recommended. All records reported to NAVFAC Atlantic will be stored and may be used as a back-up.