R 323.3103 Registration of pesticides; use of certain chemicals prohibited.

Rule 3. (1) Pesticides used in waters of the state for aquatic nuisance control shall be registered with the EPA, pursuant to section 3 of FIFRA, and the Michigan department of agriculture, pursuant to section 8307, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8307, for the nuisance control activity for which it is proposed. (2) The department may conduct evaluations of the impacts and effectiveness for any chemicals that are proposed for use in waters of the state. This may include the issuance of permits for field assessments of the chemicals. (3) The director, in consultation with the director of the Michigan department of agriculture, may prohibit or suspend the use of a chemical if, based on substantial scientific evidence, use of a chemical is shown to cause unacceptable negative impacts to human health or the environment. The department shall not issue permits authorizing the use of such chemicals. In addition, a person shall cease the use of such chemicals upon notification by the department.