The National Pest Management Association reminds PMPs that possess “chemicals of concern” that the deadline for submitting Top-screens to the Department of Homeland Security is Jan. 22. Chemicals on the Department’s list used by PMPs include phosphine, aluminum phosphide and magnesium phosphide. Failure to comply with the new regulations could result in civil penalties of $25,000/day. For information on the Department’s regulations, such as who must submit a Top-screen and how to do so should visit the Department’s website at http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/laws/gc_1166796969417.shtm . Additional information and guidance is available to NPMA members at http://www.npmapestworld.com/GovAffairs/Password.asp .
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