Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0793-0003
Agency: epa
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
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Posted Date: 2010-10-27T04:00Z

Supporting Statement for a Request for OMB Review under
                          The Paperwork Reduction Act

1	IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION
      1(a)	Title and Number of the Information Collection

		Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Annual Measures Reporting
		EPA ICR No.: 2415.01	OMB Control No.: 2070-NEW
      1(b)	Short Characterization

      This new information collection request (ICR) provides EPA with program information on membership application and Stewardship Strategy development, as well as annual reporting activities which allow the Agency to assess performance measures information, for use by the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP).  Implemented through the Office of Pesticide Programs, PESP is an EPA voluntary program that forms partnerships with the pesticide user community in order to promote the reduction of risks from pests and pesticides through use of integrated pest management (IPM).  IPM is an approach that involves making best choices from among a series of pest management practices, and allows for managing pests economically, with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.  
      
      PESP was established in 1994 with six member organizations.  Today, PESP has over 200 members, most of which are pesticide end users, and several of which are organizations deemed Supporters; that is, organizations that focus on training, educating, or influencing pesticide users.  In order to join PESP, member organizations submit an application form, along with a five year strategy outlining how they will achieve environmental and human health risk reduction through the implementation of IPM, or through educating others on IPM.  Once approved, EPA posts the PESP member IPM strategy to the PESP web site so each member's progress is monitored from year to year.  The program encourages PESP members to track progress towards IPM goals, track cost reductions, lower the unnecessary use of pesticides in the environment and also allows members to share knowledge about IPM methodologies.  PESP members also benefit by being able to back their environmental or "green" claims by directing their clients to the PESP web page.  While members have always been encouraged to submit five year IPM strategies, in the past, these activities were not standardized, and were completely open-ended; in fact, few members have ever submitted an annual report.
      
      PESP has recently been updated to provide more value to its members and to be in a better position to demonstrate the environmental outcomes of IPM implementation.  The new structure of PESP is dependent upon members providing EPA with information related to measuring their use of IPM and the resulting environmental outcomes.  Members may qualify for one of three tiers: bronze, silver, and gold.  Members' ability to move up toward the gold tier is based on their increased commitment to environmental stewardship through IPM over time, and the only way they can demonstrate that is through reporting.  Submission of annual performance measure reports will enable PESP Members to track the progress being made in adopting IPM activities and reductions in human health and environmental risks.

      
2.	NEED FOR AND USE OF THE COLLECTION
      
      2(a)	Need/Authority for the Collection

	Section 2(b) of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 "declares it to be the national policy of the United States that pollution should be prevented or reduced at the source whenever feasible."  Further, Section 3 defines source reduction as any practice that "reduces the amount of any hazardous substance ... released into the environment" and "reduces the hazards to public health and the environment associated with the release of such substances."  To implement this policy, Section 4(b) of the Act directs the Administrator of EPA to, among other things, "facilitate the adoption of source reduction techniques by business."

	The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires EPA to regulate pesticides to prevent "unreasonable adverse effects to human health and the environment."  Reductions in pesticide use, better targeting of pesticide use, and other benefits of IPM reduce the likelihood of pesticides causing unreasonable adverse effects.  The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (7 USC 136r - 1) requires U.S. Department of Agriculture and EPA to implement research, demonstration, and education programs to support adoption of IPM, make information on IPM widely available to pesticide users, use IPM techniques in carrying out pest management activities, and promote IPM through procurement and regulatory policies, and other activities.  By fostering IPM, PESP provides a non-regulatory approach that assists the Agency in meeting the goals of FIFRA, the Pollution Prevention Act, and Food Quality Protection Act by reducing pesticide use and risks in agricultural and non-agricultural settings.

	In order for EPA to fairly and accurately award PESP participant benefits, EPA needs to be able to document and measure participants accomplishments.  At the most basic level, EPA needs to collect initial information to formally establish participation and to obtain basic contact information from PESP Members.  Additional information on Members' IPM Strategies will allow EPA to understand and assist each Member's efforts.  In addition, EPA needs to collect information in the Annual Reports in order to track and measure individual Members' progress, as well as overall program progress in reducing pesticide risk and use.  Submission of annual performance measure reports will enable PESP to develop a picture of progress being made due to the adoption of IPM and resulting reductions in human health and environmental risks.
	2(b)	Practical Utility/Users of the Data

      The information collected by PESP is not designed or intended to support regulatory decision-making by EPA.  EPA intends to use the information collected in the PESP Member Participation Form, Strategy Submission Form, Measures Selection Form, and Annual Reporting Form to: (1) identify the member's commitment to promoting and implementing IPM practices; (2) verify the member's involvement in promoting and implementing IPM practices; (3) measure environmental outcomes resulting from the member's activities toward promotion and implementation of IPM, and (4) determine the member's eligibility for award or recognition under PESP.  In addition, to the extent possible, EPA will analyze the data to look for environmental trends and highlight Program successes.

3.     	NON-DUPLICATION, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER COLLECTION 
        	CRITERIA

	3(a)	Non-Duplication

      Respondents will not be asked to provide information that has been or is currently being collected by EPA, other federal or state agencies or proprietary sources.  The information collected by PESP is unique and is not duplicative of previous information collection requests.  As due diligence, EPA also checked with trade associations and potential partners to confirm that the information being collected by the PESP does not exist elsewhere.
      
      3(b)	Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB
      
      Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d), EPA will publish a Federal Register (FR) Notice announcing this proposed information collection activity and provide a 60-day public comment period. Any public comment received for this action will be posted at http://www.regulations.gov using the docket identifier EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0793.	

      	3(c)	Consultations

	In addition to the public notice that EPA will publish in the Federal Register concerning the development of this ICR, the Agency will continue to consult with stakeholders who actively interact with the Agency through PESP.  EPA began the consultation process during the PESP National Conference in November 2009.  During the conference, PESP presented its draft list of performance measures to its members who were in attendance and engaged them in an extensive, one-and-a-half day dialogue.  In addition, EPA conducted a pilot exercise in January and February of 2010, in order to assess the burden placed on members by submitting annual performance reports.  During this pilot, EPA asked ten PESP members to submit annual reports, addressing the new set of performance measures.  The results of the pilot exercise have been incorporated in Section 6 of this document.  During the development of this ICR and other PESP re-organization activities, EPA will solicit stakeholder assessment of the burden estimates expressed by the Agency in this ICR.  
	3(d)	Effects of Less Frequent Collection

      EPA requests that PESP members submit reports on certain environmental performance measures on an annual basis.  The timeframe of one year will enable EPA to develop a good understanding of a member's progress over time.  Asking members to report less frequently would pose a greater burden on them, as members would then have to track their pesticide usage and other data for a greater period of time and provide a larger overall report to EPA all at once.  It would also delay recognition of Members' accomplishments, potentially depriving them of significant benefits of participation in PESP.
      3(e)	General Guidelines

      The information collection activities discussed in this ICR comply with all regulatory guidelines under 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).  PESP members will not be required to retain records for this program for more than 1 year.
      3(f)	Confidentiality

      No information collected by EPA under PESP comprises confidential business information.
      3(g)	Sensitive Questions
      
      The information collection activities discussed in this document do not involve any sensitive questions.
      
4.	THE RESPONDENTS AND THE INFORMATION REQUESTED
      
      4(a)	Respondents and NAICS codes
      
      PESP seeks members from among companies and organizations that are committed to reducing risks from pests and pesticides through practicing IPM.  PESP members can also be companies or organizations that promote the use of IPM through education and training.
      
      Below is a list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and associated industries that may be affected by information collection requirements covered under this ICR.  This list is intended to be illustrative; entities from other industries may elect to apply for recognition through PESP.  However, EPA expects that most applications will come from the following industries:

NAICS Code
  Affected Industry
11
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
111
  Crop Production
11142
  Nursery and Floriculture Production
111421
  Nursery and Tree Production
113
  Forestry and Logging
22
  Utilities
2211
  Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
5617
  Services to Buildings and Dwellings
56171
  Exterminating and Pest Control Services
56172
  Janitorial Services
56173
  Landscaping Services
6111
  Elementary and Secondary Schools
6112
  Junior Colleges
6113
    Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
622
    Hospitals
622
    Hospitals
6244
    Child Day Care Services
71391
    Golf Courses and Country Clubs
813312
    Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

	4(b)	Information Requested

      Once a prospective Member views the PESP materials and notifies EPA of its decision to join the Program, it would be instructed to complete the PESP Application Form (Attachment B) and the applicable PESP Strategy Form, depending on the type of membership (Pest Management Professionals use a different Strategy Form from all other Members  -  Attachments C and D).  Applications will be received on an ongoing basis over the three years covered by this ICR. 

      By January 1[st] of each year, each Member must report on their progress made with regard to certain measures of IPM, as specified in the packet.  The set of measures any Member reports on is determined by whether that Member is placed into one of the four program categories: 1) Live, 2) Work, 3) Play, or 4) Farm (Attachment C) or whether that Member is a Pest Management Professional (Attachment D).  Only those Members who submit annual reports will be eligible for PESP awards.
      
      (i) Data Items

The reporting items include:

   * Organization name
   * Name, title, address, phone number, fax number, and email address of primary  and secondary contacts
   * Member group for which the candidate is applying (Live, Work, Play, or Farm)
   * Type of organization (e.g. grower, pest management professional, promotional organization)
   * If a membership organization, such as a trade association, the approximate number of members
   * PESP Strategy, which is a description of actions taken to qualify for Membership, as well as selection of the IPM measures on which the candidate plans to report
   * Annual report of progress with regard to certain measures of IPM implementation (Attachment E or F)

      (ii) Respondent Activities

Candidates conduct the following activities in order to qualify for ongoing membership in PESP:

   * Decide whether to apply for membership in PESP.
   * Select a primary and secondary contact person for the program.
   * Complete the PESP Member Participation Form, including obtaining the signature of a company authority (e.g., CEO or vice president for health and environment)
   * Complete the PESP Strategy Submission Form, describing actions taken to qualify for Membership, as well as selection of the IPM measures on which the candidate plans to report.
   * Fax, mail, or scan and e-mail the signed completed form to EPA.
   * Provide a progress report with regard to the selected IPM measures annually.
   * Provide relevant documentation to EPA upon request.

5.	THE INFORMATION COLLECTED  -  AGENCY ACTIVITIES, COLLECTION METHODOLOGY, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

	5(a)	Agency Activities

Under PESP, EPA engages in the following activities:

Member Participation Form, Strategy Submission Form, and Measures Selection Form
   * Distribute the PESP Member Participation Form to potential Members, and maintain a downloadable PDF version on the PESP Web site;
   * Answer questions posed by potential Members regarding membership;
   * Receive completed forms, review to make sure the activities of the prospective Member are in line with PESP goals, and place any necessary follow-up calls; and
   * Approve candidates for membership and notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the decisions.
   
   Annual Report
      * Answer questions posed by Members regarding annual reporting;
      *       Receive completed annual reports, review for accuracy, and place any necessary follow-up calls;
      * Perform analyses of the data received in the annual reports as necessary.
      5(b) 	Collection Methodology and Management

      Prospective Members will be able to obtain the PESP Membership Application Forms and the Annual Reporting Form in hard copy from EPA or by downloading them from the PESP Web site.  The signed, completed forms can be faxed, mailed, or scanned and e-mailed to EPA.  In collecting and analyzing the information associated with this ICR, EPA will use a telephone system, personal computers, and applicable database software.

   	5 (c)	Small Entity Flexibility

      EPA expects that many of the participants in PESP will be small entities. EPA has designed its forms to minimize respondent burden while obtaining sufficient and accurate information.  PESP is a flexible program, particularly with regard to the Stewardship Strategy.  Although a comprehensive Strategy outline is provided to prospective Members, not all points in this outline will apply to every prospective Member.  For example, prospective Members who are primarily education organizations would not fill out any portion of the Stewardship Strategy form that has to do with actual pesticide use.  Likewise, some Members will choose not to address every point in the Strategy outline, due to a lack of resources to collect the necessary information.  Also, every element of the outline will not be applicable to every Member.  For these reasons, EPA will review strategies on a case-by-case basis, making allowance for inapplicability of certain elements and the Members' abilities to provide the information.  In addition, since membership in PESP is voluntary, Members may also withdraw from the program at any time if they feel overburdened by the requirements.
      
      5(d)	Collection Schedule

      Organizations may submit the one-time application package at any time.  Annual reports are due to EPA by October 1[st] of each year.

6.	ESTIMATING THE BURDEN AND COST OF THE COLLECTION
      
      6(a)  Estimating Respondent Burden 

      Respondent paperwork burden of participating in the PESP consists primarily of the administrative burden associated with filling in and submitting a PESP application form, preparing and submitting the PESP strategy, and preparing and submitting the PESP annual report. Burden estimates were prepared for the average time necessary to perform each activity for each member category.  Member categories are IPM promoters, IPM users, and national IPM users.  An example of an IPM promoter would be a trade or research organization.  IPM users are those PESP members that would have their pesticide use records centrally located, and national IPM users are those PESP members that would have their pesticide use records spread across several company sites nationally, and thus have a larger burden associated with annual reporting.  Burden estimates are based on interviews conducted with current PESP members and Agency experience interacting with PESP members.  

	EPA anticipates paperwork burden of completing PESP activities for IPM promoters to be 2 managerial hours to fill out and submit the PESP application form, 10 managerial hours to prepare and submit the PESP strategy, and 5 managerial hours, 17.5 technical hours, and 2.5 clerical hours to prepare and submit the PESP annual survey.  EPA anticipates paperwork burden of completing PESP activities for IPM users to be 2 managerial hours to fill out and submit the PESP application form, 10 managerial hours to prepare and submit the PESP strategy, and 70 managerial hours and 30 clerical hours to prepare and submit the PESP annual survey.  EPA anticipates paperwork burden of completing PESP activities for national IPM users to be 2 managerial hours to fill out and submit the PESP application form, 10 managerial hours to prepare and submit the PESP strategy, and 60 managerial hours, 210 technical hours, and 300 clerical hours to prepare and submit the PESP annual survey.  Only new members fill out and submit the PESP application form. All members prepare and submit a PESP strategy once every five years.
  
      For purposes of this ICR, EPA estimates that an average of 219 entities will participate in the PESP per year for the three year ICR period (198 in year one, 219 in year two, and 240 in year three).  The increase in the number of participants is based on the estimate that approximately 20 new members will join per year (as shown in participation increases in the previous three years).  By member category, EPA estimates that 64 PESP members are IPM promoters, 137 are IPM users, and 18 are national IPM users. The Agency estimates a total annual applicant burden of PESP participation of 19,298 hours over the three year ICR cycle.

      6(b)  Estimating Respondent Costs 

	Consistent with recent ICR renewals, OPP is using labor cost estimates from Agency economists with respect to wages, benefits and overhead for all labor categories for affected industries, state government, and EPA employees.  This approach uses a transparent and consistent methodology and current publicly-available data to provide more accurate estimates and allow easy replication of the estimates.

	Methodology:	The methodology uses data on each sector and labor type for an Unloaded wage rate (hourly wage rate), and calculates the Loaded wage rate (unloaded wage rate + benefits), and the Fully loaded wage rate (loaded wage rate + overhead).  Fully loaded wage rates are used to calculate respondent costs.  This renewal uses data from 2007.

	Unloaded Wage Rate:  Wages are estimated for occupations (management, technical, and clerical) within applicable sectors. The Agency uses average wage data for the relevant sectors available in the National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm.  

	Sectors: The specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and website for each sector is included in that sector's wage rate table.  Within each sector, the wage data are provided by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC).  The SOC system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data (see http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm ).  
	
      Loaded Wage Rate: Benefits represent 43% of unloaded wage rates, based on benefits for all civilian non-farm workers, from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.t01.htm. 

	Fully Loaded Wage Rate: The loaded wage rate is multiplied by 50% (EPA guidelines 20-70%) to get overhead costs.

      A copy of the formula work sheets used to estimate the labor rates and to derive the fully loaded rates and overhead costs for this renewal are listed in Appendix A.

	Tables 1, 2, and 3 below provide participant burden and cost estimates by activity for IPM promoter, IPM user, and national IPM user, respectively. 

Table 1. Annual Burden and Cost per PESP Participant: IPM Promoters.
                                  Activities
                                  Management
                                   Technical
                                   Clerical
                                  Total Hours
                                  Total Cost
                                       
                               ($63.57 / hour) 
                               ($32.38 / hour) 
                               ($17.49 / hour) 
                                       
                                       
Fill out and submit application form[1]
                                                                            2.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                           2.0 
                                                                       $273.72 
Prepare and submit PESP strategy[2]
                                                                           10.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                          10.0 
                                                                     $1,368.60 
Prepare and submit PESP annual report[3]
                                                                            5.0
                                                                          17.5 
                                                                           2.5 
                                                                          25.0 
                                                                     $1,998.37 
Totals
                                                                           17.0
                                                                           17.5
                                                                            2.5
                                                                           37.0
                                                                      $3,640.69
Note: Wage rates for IPM promoters are based on NAICS 541600 - Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, based on member industry classification data.
1. Only new members fill out and submit application form.
2. All members prepare and submit PESP strategy once every five years.
3. New members begin submitting annual reports on the second year of membership.	

Table 2. Annual Burden and Cost per PESP Participant: IPM Users
                                  Activities
                                  Management
                                   Clerical
                                  Total Hours
                                  Total Cost
                                       
                                ($87.47 / hour)
                               ($29.24 / hour) 

Fill out and submit application form 1
                                                                           2.0 
                                                                            0.0
                                                                           2.0 
                                                                       $174.94 
Prepare and submit PESP strategy 2
                                                                          10.0 
                                                                            0.0
                                                                          10.0 
                                                                       $874.72 
Prepare and submit PESP annual report[3]
                                                                          70.0 
                                                                          30.0 
                                                                         100.0 
                                                                     $7,000.14 
Total
                                                                           82.0
                                                                           30.0
                                                                          112.0
                                                                      $8,049.81
Note: Wage rates for IPM users are based on NAICS 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services, based on member industry classification data.
1. Only new members fill out and submit application form.
2. All members prepare and submit PESP strategy once every five years.
3. New members begin submitting annual reports on the second year of membership.	

Table 3. Annual Burden and Cost per PESP Participant: National IPM Users
                                  Activities
                                  Management
                                   Technical
                                   Clerical
                                  Total Hours
                                  Total Cost
                                       
                               ($105.51 / hour)
                                ($52.70 / hour)
                                ($34.19 / hour)
                                       
                                       
Fill out and submit application form 1
                                                                           2.0 
                                                                            0.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                           2.0 
                                                                       $211.03 
Prepare and submit PESP strategy 2
                                                                          10.0 
                                                                            0.0
                                                                            0.0
                                                                          10.0 
                                                                     $1,055.13 
Prepare and submit PESP annual report[3]
                                                                          60.0 
                                                                         210.0 
                                                                          30.0 
                                                                         300.0 
                                                                    $18,424.06 
Totals
                                                                           72.0
                                                                          210.0
                                                                           30.0
                                                                          312.0
                                                                    $19,690.22 
Note: Wage rates for national IPM users are based on NAICS 311000 - Food Manufacturing, based on member industry classification data.
1. Only new members fill out and submit application form.
2. All members prepare and submit PESP strategy once every five years.	
3. New members begin submitting annual reports on the second year of membership.

      Table 4 presents total annual burden and cost estimates by PESP member category and for all members. 

Table 4. Total Average Annual Burden and Cost Estimates by PESP Member Category and for All Members.
                             PESP Member Category
                               Number of Members
                                 Burden Hours
                                  Total Cost
IPM Promoters
                                                                             64
                                                                          1,638
                                                                       $141,635
IPM Users
                                                                            137
                                                                         12,804
                                                                       $903,357
National IPM Users
                                                                             18
                                                                          4,856
                                                                       $300,694
All Members
                                                                            219
                                                                         19,298
                                                                     $1,345,686
Calculation Notes: Only new members fill out and submit application form; all members prepare and submit PESP strategy once every five years; and new members begin submitting annual reports on the second year of membership.

      6(c) Estimating Agency Burden and Cost
      For this ICR, the Agency is using data from internal OPP Divisions that provide significant support and analysis for the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship program.  This data is taken from the Time and Attendance Information System (TAIS), which archives the Agency's Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for most OPP program activities.  The ICR contains appropriate FTE activity data from the Antimicrobials Division (AD), Biological and Economic Analysis Division (BEAD), Biological and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD), Environmental Fate and Effects Division (EFED), Health Effects Division (HED), Registration Division (RD), and the Pesticide Reevaluation Division (PRD).  This approach reflects that OPP Divisions work together to complete the activities related to OPP special local need reviews.  The Agency believes that using data from the TAIS reflects internal operations for implementing and administering PESP activities.  

      Using TAIS data the estimated number of Agency FTE's dedicated to PESP activities is approximately 0.55 managerial FTE as shown in Table 5, 6.09 technical FTEs as shown in Table 6, and 0.40 clerical FTE as shown in Table 7.  The aggregated Agency estimated FTEs dedicated to special local need activities is approximately 7 and the burden hours are 14,653, assuming 2,080 hours per FTE.  
      
Table 5. Distribution of Agency Managerial FTEs Supporting Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Activities  
                                      AD
                                     BEAD
                                     BPPD
                                     EFED
                                      HED
                                      RD
                                      PRD
                                     0.01
                                   <0.01
                                     0.53
                                   <0.01
                                     0.01
                                   <0.01
                                   <0.01
Agency Total
                                     0.55
Annual Agency burden hours were calculated using the number of hours per FTE multiplied by the number of FTE's (2,080 * 0.55 = 1,446).

Table 6: Distribution of Agency Technical FTEs Supporting Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Activities
                                      AD
                                     BEAD
                                     BPPD
                                     EFED
                                      HED
                                      RD
                                      PRD
                                     0.09
                                   <0.01
                                     5.94
                                   <0.01
                                     0.05
                                     0.01
                                   <0.01
Agency total 
                                     6.09
Annual Agency burden hours were calculated using the number of hours per FTE multiplied by the number of FTE's (2,080 * 6.09 = 12,666).

Table 7: Distribution of Agency Clerical FTEs Supporting Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Activities     
                                      AD
                                     BEAD
                                     BPPD
                                     EFED
                                      HED
                                      RD
                                      PRD
                                   <0.01
                                   <0.01
                                     0.39
                                   <0.01
                                   <0.01
                                   <0.01
                                   <0.01
Agency total
                                     0.40
Annual Agency burden hours were calculated using the number of hours per FTE multiplied by the number of FTE's (2080 * 0.40 = 841).

      To determine Agency costs, the Agency used the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of labor rates for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the Federal Executive Branch (NAICS 999100).  The managerial labor rate is based on the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for management occupations; the technical labor rate is based on the SOC for life, physical and social science occupations; and the clerical labor rate is based on the SOC for office and administrative support occupations.  The labor rates are fully loaded and indexed to 2009 dollars.  The fully loaded hourly mean wage rate estimate for managerial occupations is $112.36 for an annual FTE cost of $233,709 ($112.36 per hour * 2,080 hours).  For technical occupations, the fully loaded mean wage rate is $74.47 for an annual FTE cost of $154,898.  And for clerical occupations, the fully loaded mean wage rate is $42.41 for an annual FTE cost of $88,213. (See Worksheet for NAICS 999100 EPA or Federal Government)
      
      To calculate the Agency's estimated annual cost of PESP activities, the number of FTEs allocated to PESP activities is multiplied by the cost per FTE.  This represents the Agency's estimate of its cost that will result from EPSP activities for each of the next three years. Annual estimated management costs are $128,763 (0.55 FTE * $233,709 per FTE); technical costs are $943,219 (6.09 FTE * $154,898 per FTE); and clerical costs are $35,683 (0.40 FTE * $88,213 per FTE).  The total estimated Agency cost is $1,107,665.

      6(d).  Bottom Line Hours and Costs

Table 7: Total Annual Burden and Cost Summary

                                  Total Hours
                                  Total Cost
Respondents 
                                    19,298
                                  $1,345,686
Agency
                                    14,653
                                  $1,107,665

      6(e)	Reasons For Changes in Burden

      This is a new ICR.

      6(f)	Burden Statement
	
     The annual respondent burden for this ICR is estimated to average 19,298 hours (1,638 for IPM promoters, 12,804 hours for IPM users, and 4,856 hours for national IPM users).  This includes time to fill out and submit the application form, prepare and submit the PESP strategy, and prepare and submit the PESP annual report.
      
      The Agency has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0793, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.  This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.  You may submit comments regarding the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques.  
      
      Comments may be submitted to EPA electronically through http://www.regulations.gov or by mail addressed to Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.  You can also send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Office for EPA.  Include docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0793 and OMB control number 2070-NEW in any correspondence.  
      

Appendix A:  Work Sheets Used to Calculate IPM Promoter Labor Costs, IPM User Costs, National IPM User Costs, and EPA or Federal Government Costs
                                       
This attachment is available as part of the electronic docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0793 and is part of the ICR's Supporting Statement.

IPM Promoters, NAICS 541600

Labor Category:
Formula
                                  Managerial
                                   Technical
                                   Clerical
Unloaded Hourly Rate[1]
 = W
                                    $63.57 
                                    $32.38 
                                    $17.49 
Benefits Percentage[2]
Lb = B/W
                                      44%
                                      44%
                                      44%
Benefits per hour
B = W*Lb
                                    $27.67
                                    $14.09
                                     $7.61
Loaded Hourly Rate
Wb = W + B = W(1+Lb)
                                    $91.24 
                                    $46.47 
                                    $25.10 
Overhead Percentage[3]
Lo = OH/Wb
                                      50%
                                      50%
                                      50%
Overhead per hour
OH = Wb*Lo
                                    $45.62
                                    $23.24
                                    $12.55
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate
Wf = Wb + OH
 = W + B + OH  
                                   $136.86 
                                    $69.71 
                                    $37.65 

1.  Data Source:  BLS
http://www.bls.gov/oes/2009/may/naics4_541600.htm
May 2009 data
541600 - Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

     Standard Occupational Codes:

       Management:   11-0000, Management Occupations

       Technical:   19-0000, Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

       Clerical:    43-0000, Office and Administrative Support Occupations

2. Fringe benefits/wage per hour is the average for non farm, non federal civilian workers.
3. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual, Sixth Edition, EPA-452-02-001, January 2002, pg. 2-34.  The loading for indirect costs is within the range of 20-70% of the load labor rate (wage + benefits) suggested in EPA guidance.
                                       
                                       
IPM Users, NAICS 561710

Labor Category:
Formula
                                  Managerial
                                   Clerical
                                       
Unloaded Hourly Rate[1]
 = W
                                    $40.63 
                                    $13.58 
                                       
Benefits Percentage[2]
Lb = B/W
                                      44%
                                      44%
                                       
Benefits per hour
B = W*Lb
                                    $17.68
                                     $5.91
                                       
Loaded Hourly Rate
Wb = W + B = W(1+Lb)
                                    $58.31 
                                    $19.49 
                                       
Overhead Percentage[3]
Lo = OH/Wb
                                      50%
                                      50%
                                       
Overhead per hour
OH = Wb*Lo
                                    $29.16
                                     $9.75
                                       
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate
Wf = Wb + OH
 = W + B + OH  
                                    $87.47 
                                    $29.24 
                                       

1.  Data Source:  BLS
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics5_561710.htm#b37-0000
May 2009 data
NAICS 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

     Standard Occupational Codes:

       Management:   11-0000, Management Occupations

       Technical:   19-0000, Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

       Clerical:    43-0000, Office and Administrative Support Occupations

2. Fringe benefits/wage per hour is the average for non farm, non federal civilian workers.
3. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual, Sixth Edition, EPA-452-02-001, January 2002, pg. 2-34.  The loading for indirect costs is within the range of 20-70% of the load labor rate (wage + benefits) suggested in EPA guidance.
                                       

National IPM Users, NAICS 311000

Labor Category:
Formula
                                  Managerial
                                   Technical
                                   Clerical
Unloaded Hourly Rate[1]
 = W
                                    $49.01 
                                    $24.48 
                                    $15.88 
Benefits Percentage[2]
Lb = B/W
                                      44%
                                      44%
                                      44%
Benefits per hour
B = W*Lb
                                    $21.33 
                                    $10.66 
                                    $6.91 
Loaded Hourly Rate
Wb = W + B = W(1+Lb)
                                    $70.34 
                                    $35.14 
                                    $22.79 
Overhead Percentage[3]
Lo = OH/Wb
                                      50%
                                      50%
                                      50%
Overhead per hour
OH = Wb*Lo
                                    $35.17 
                                    $17.57 
                                    $11.40 
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate
Wf = Wb + OH
 = W + B + OH  
                                   $105.51 
                                    $52.70 
                                    $34.19 

1.  Data Source:  BLS
http://www.bls.gov/oes/2009/may/naics3_311000.htm#b43-0000
May 2009 data
     NAICS 311000 - Food Manufacturing

     Standard Occupational Codes:

       Management:   11-0000, Management Occupations

       Technical:   19-0000, Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

       Clerical:    43-0000, Office and Administrative Support Occupations

2. Fringe benefits/wage per hour.

3. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual, Sixth Edition, EPA-452-02-001, January 2002, pg. 2-34.  The loading for indirect costs is within the range of 20-70% of the load labor rate (wage + benefits) suggested in EPA guidance.
                                       

EPA or Federal Government, NAICS 999100

Labor Category:
Formula
                                  Managerial
                                   Technical
                                   Clerical
Unloaded Hourly Rate[1]
 = W
                                    $52.19 
                                    $34.59 
                                    $19.70 
Benefits Percentage[2]
Lb = B/W
                                      44%
                                      44%
                                      44%
Benefits per hour
B = W*Lb
                                    $22.72 
                                    $15.06 
                                    $8.57 
Loaded Hourly Rate
Wb = W + B = W(1+Lb)
                                    $74.91 
                                    $49.65 
                                    $28.27 
Overhead Percentage[3]
Lo = OH/Wb
                                      50%
                                      50%
                                      50%
Overhead per hour
OH = Wb*Lo
                                    $37.45 
                                    $24.82 
                                    $14.14 
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate
Wf = Wb + OH
 = W + B + OH  
                                   $112.36 
                                    $74.47 
                                    $42.41 

1.  Data Source:  BLS
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_999100.htm
May 2009 data
     NAICS 999100 - Federal Executive Branch 

     Standard Occupational Codes:

       Management:   11-0000, Management Occupations

       Technical:   19-0000, Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

       Clerical:    43-0000, Office and Administrative Support Occupations

2. Fringe benefits/wage per hour.

3. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual, Sixth Edition, EPA-452-02-001, January 2002, pg. 2-34.  The loading for indirect costs is within the range of 20-70% of the load labor rate (wage + benefits) suggested in EPA guidance.

                                       
                      Appendix B:  PESP Application Form
                                       
Note:  The form below is a reproduction of a form that was developed for online use.

By completing this application for membership in PESP, we affirm our commitment to the following:
We believe that environmental stewardship is an integral part of pest management practices and will continue to work toward pest management practices that reduce the risks to humans and the environment. As part of our voluntary participation in the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program, this organization will develop a Strategic Approach to pesticide risk reduction and implement annual Activities that fall within this Strategic Approach. 
We understand that in return, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will seek to foster, fund and promote, through research, education, and other means, the adoption of alternative pest management technologies and practices that enhance pest management and reduce pesticide risk. 
* = required
Contact Type* 
Salutation* 
First Name*   Last Name* 
Company* 
Title* 
Email* 
Phone* (number only - no dashes or spaces) 
Fax (number only - no dashes or spaces) 
Address* 
City*    State/Province*    Zip* 
Industry* 

Secondary Contact Information 

Overview & Mission of Your Organization*
Please provide an overview of your organization (e.g., history and size, nature of services offered, number of customers or acres managed, environmental/IPM activities and/or certifications, etc.) and your environmental stewardship mission. How do your organization's activities and mission currently relate to IPM? (Maximum length: 10,000 characters) 

Why are you interested in joining PESP?*
Please explain your organization's interest in joining PESP. How do you hope to be engaged as a PESP member, and what do you hope to gain from PESP membership? Please also let us know how you heard about PESP. If you were referred by an existing PESP member or partner, please provide the individual's name.(Maximum length: 10,000 characters)

Appendix C:  PESP Strategy Form for All Members Except Those That Provide Commercial/Residential Pest Control Services 
                                       
Note:  The form below is a reproduction of a form that was developed for online use.

This form is for use by all PESP members except those that provide commercial/residential pest control services.

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Please use the form below to outline your 5-year performance goals and objectives as they relate to PESP's performance measures.  Provide information for as many measures as possible.  If this is your first PESP strategy, report baseline information on your current situation or draw on data from recent years.  Note that providing baseline information is optional.  Proprietary information your report will only be used in aggregate (i.e., not attributable to your company) in public reports and on the PESP website.

If needed, you may save your report by checking the box above and return later to complete it.  Please contact us at pesp.info@epa.gov if you have any questions or problems with this form.  Thank you again for your continued commitment to environmental stewardship!

* = Required
Enter whole numbers only, without commas.
For numerical measures in non-required fields, leave it blank if there are no available data.
For measures that require numeric answers but which are not applicable to your situation, enter zero (0) in the field.
For measures that require a numeric answer and for which your answer is zero, enter zero (0) in the field.

Submitter Details

Company/Organization Name * 
(Enter your company/organization name precisely as it appears in the PESP Member strategy instructions letter received from EPA)

Submitter E-mail * 
(Applicants should enter the email address of the same person at your company/organization that submitted your membership application. Members should enter the email address of the person at your company/organization that we should follow up with should we have questions regarding this strategy.)
This strategy is an update to a previously submitted PESP strategy. * Yes
(No New PESP applicants should select "No." Current PESP members should refer to the strategy instructions letter received from EPA for guidance.)

Which Member Group(s) and/or Industry do you belong to? (Check as many as apply) * 
LiveWorkPlayFarmSchool 
(Refer to the PESP Member strategy instructions letter received from EPA for guidance.)

Strategy Introductory Information

Organization/Company Description * 
(Briefly describe the nature and/or business activities of your organization/company and the major pest/pesticide issues facing your industry (Maximum length:  10,000 characters))

IPM Philosophy *

Briefly describe what IPM means to your company/organization and why you are interested in implementing IPM (Maximum length: 10,000 characters)

Measures Reporting
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under Management * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
2.  Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools under Management. * 
(TOTAL) square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools actively under the organization's management/jurisdiction)

3.  Total Buildings/Schools under Management * 
(Total number of buildings/schools under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
4.  Total People in Buildings/Schools under Management * 
(TOTAL number of people (employees, students, residents, etc.) in the buildings/schools actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
5.  Total Employees/Members * 
(Companies:  Current TOTAL number of employees.  Associations:  Current TOTAL number of members.)

IPM Implementation and Adoption

IPM Adoption: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to implementing risk reduction practices.  Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under IPM 
(Current TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction at which IPM is practiced. NOTE: Utilities/Rights-of-Way, enter here total acres under IVM.)
2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools/Accounts under IPM 
(Current TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced.)
3. Total Buildings/Schools under IPM* 
(Current TOTAL number of buildings/schools under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced)
4. Total People Impacted by IPM * 
(TOTAL number of people impacted by the implementation of IPM in buildings/schools under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction during the reporting period. NOTE: It is not necessary that people were impacted during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)
4a. Total Children Impacted by IPM * 
(TOTAL number of children (Ages 0-18) impacted by the implementation of IPM in schools/facilities under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction during the reporting period. NOTE: It is not necessary that children were impacted during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)

IPM Practice Details
1a. Formal IPM policy in place? * YesNo 
(Does the company/organization have a formal IPM policy in place?)
1b. IPM plan in place? * YesNo 
(Does the company/organization have an IPM plan in place?)
1c. IPM coordinator active? * YesNo 
(Does the company/organization have an active IPM Coordinator?)
1d. IPM committee active? * YesNo 
(Does the company/organization have an active IPM Committee?)
2. ALL employees aware of IPM? * YesNo 
(Are ALL employees of the company/organization aware of the company/organization's IPM policy and/or plan as well as the general concept of IPM?)

Please note that IPM practices for the entire reporting period at ALL areas under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction should be reflected when responding to the questions below:
3. ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols prior to pesticide application at ALL areas under management?)
4. ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment at ALL areas under management?)
5. Pest-proofing inspections ROUTINELY conducted? YesNo
(Not Applicable During the reporting period, did the company/organization routinely conduct pest-proofing inspections at ALL areas under management?)
6. ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving root cause of pest problem? * Yes
(No During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving the root cause of the pest problem at ALL areas under management?)
7. ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds at ALL areas under management?)
8. Formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place? YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization have formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place at ALL areas under management?)
Human Health and Environmental Risk Reduction

Risk Reduction: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to chemical usage.  Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Max. length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting
1. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
1a.  Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction.  NOTE:  Please report the median, if possible.  Do not report on the average or mean.) 
2. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied per acre during the reporting period at all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
2a.  Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction.  NOTE:  Please report the median, if possible.  Do not report on the average or mean.) 
3. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Buildings/Schools * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all buildings/schools serviced during the reporting period)
3a.  Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Buildings/Schools 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all buildings/schools serviced during the reporting period.  NOTE: Please report the median, if possible.  Do not report the average or mean).
Economic Benefits

Economic Benefits: Goals and Tactics 
(This measure category is an area that we are currently exploring for future strategies. We would appreciate any information around goals and objectives you are able to provide as well as feedback on appropriate measures. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

IPM/PESP Education and Promotion

IPM Education: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to training your employees to provide services that reduce risk to human health and the environment. Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting

1. Total Employees/Members Receiving IPM Training * 
(TOTAL number of company/organization employees/members receiving any amount of internally and/or externally-provided IPM training during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on number of members.)
2. Total Employee/Member IPM Training Hours Logged * 
(TOTAL number of IPM-related training hours logged by company/organization employees/members during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on hours logged by members.)
3. Total Employee/Member IPM Trainings Provided * 
(TOTAL number of internal IPM training workshops, seminars, etc. provided for employees/members during the reporting period by the company/organization. NOTE: Associations report here only on trainings provided to members.)
4. Total External IPM Trainings/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of IPM trainings, workshops, webinars, etc. provided by the company/organization during the reporting period for people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
5. Total People Reached by IPM Training/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached by IPM trainings and educational events provided by the company/organization during the reporting period. NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
6. Total People Reached by IPM/PESP Educational Materials 
(TOTAL number of people external to company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached with IPM/PESP educational materials provided online or in print by company/organization during the reporting period)
7. Total Schools Including IPM Education in Curricula * 
(Current TOTAL number of schools under your company/organization's management/jurisdiction which include IPM education in the students' curricula)
8. Total Certified Pesticide Applicators on Staff  
(Current TOTAL number of certified pesticide applicators on the company/organization's staff)
9. Total Field Demonstrations Involving Biopesticides and/or IPM Practices 
(TOTAL number of field demonstrations involving biopesticides and/or IPM practices performed by the company/organization during the reporting period)

Additional Strategy Information

Notes and Comments

(If needed, provide any additional notes or comments related to your strategy which is not already captured. (Maximum length: 10,000 characters))

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If you are submitting your initial PESP strategy, you will receive two confirmation emails from EPA immediately upon receipt - one for your 5-year target information and one for your baseline information.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov.
I affirm that any baseline information provided in this strategy is truthful to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that the information provided may be subject to third-party verification.

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Appendix D:  PESP Strategy Form for Residential/Commercial Pest Control Members

Note:  The form below is a reproduction of a form that was developed for online use.

This form is for use by PESP members that provide commercial/residential pest control services.

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Please use the form below to outline your 5-year performance goals and objectives as they relate to PESP's performance measures. Provide information for as many measures as possible.  If this is your first PESP strategy, report baseline information on your current situation or draw on data from recent years.  Note that providing baseline information is optional.  Proprietary information you report will only be used in aggregate (i.e. not attributable to your company) in public reports and on the PESP website.
If needed, you may save your report by checking the box above and return later to complete it.  Please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov if you have any questions or problems with this form.  Thank you again for your continued commitment to environmental stewardship!
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Enter whole numbers only, without commas.  
For numerical measures in non-required fields, leave it blank if there are no available data.  
For measures that require numeric answer but which are not applicable to your situation, enter zero (0) in the field.
For measures that require a numeric answer and for which your answer is zero, enter zero (0) in the field.
Submitter Details 

Company/Organization Name * 
(Enter your company/organization name precisely as it appears in the PESP Member strategy instructions letter received from EPA)

Submitter E-mail * 
(Applicants should enter the email address of the same person at your company/organization that submitted your membership application. Members should enter the email address of the person at your company/organization that we should follow up with should we have questions regarding this strategy.)

This strategy is an update to a previously submitted PESP strategy. * Yes    No
(No New PESP applicants should select "No." Current PESP members should refer to the strategy instructions letter received from EPA for guidance.)

Strategy Introductory Information 
      
Organization/Company Description * 
(Briefly describe the nature and/or business activities of your organization/company and the major pest/pesticide issues facing your industry (Maximum length: 10,000 characters))

IPM Philosophy *

Briefly describe what IPM means to your company/organization and why you are interested in implementing IPM (Maximum length: 10,000 characters)

Measures Reporting
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under Management * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)

2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools/Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the accounts actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction.)
3. Total Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL number of accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)

4. Total People in Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL number of people (employees, students, residents, etc.) in the accounts actively under the company/organization's jurisdiction)

5.  Total Employees/Members * 
(Companies:  Current TOTAL number of employees.  Associations:  Current TOTAL number of members.)

6.  Total Service Calls Completed * 
(TOTAL number of service calls completed by the company during the past 12 months)

IPM Implementation and Adoption
 
IPM Adoption: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to implementing risk reduction practices. Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under IPM  
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction at which IPM is practiced as of the end of the reporting period) 
2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Accounts under IPM 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the end of the reporting period)
3. Total Accounts under IPM * 
(TOTAL number of accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the end of the reporting period)
4. Total Service Call-backs 
(TOTAL number of service call-backs during the reporting period)
5. Total Preventative Treatments * 
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the reporting period by the company/organization during which preventative treatment was performed as part of the pest management program)
6. Total Physical/Non-Chemical Treatments ONLY * 
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the past 12 months by the company/organization during which ONLY physical, non-chemical pest-control techniques were used. NOTE: Please do not include preventative measures in this count.)
7. Total Spot Treatments ONLY  
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the reporting period by the company/organization during which pesticides were ONLY applied as spot treatments or bait stations)

IPM Practice Details 

Please note that IPM practices for the entire reporting period at ALL areas under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction should be reflected when responding to the questions below:
1. ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols prior to pesticide application at ALL areas under management?)
2. ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment at ALL areas under management?)
3. Pest-proofing inspections ROUTINELY conducted? * YesNo
(Not Applicable During the reporting period, did the company/organization routinely conduct pest-proofing inspections at ALL areas under management?)
4. ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving root cause of pest problem? * Yes
(No During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving the root cause of the pest problem at ALL areas under management?)
5. ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds at ALL areas under management?)
6. Formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place? YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization have formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place at ALL areas under management?)

Human Health and Environmental Risk Reduction 

Risk Reduction: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to chemical usage. Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Max. length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting
1. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
2. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied per acre during the reporting period at all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
3. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Accounts * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all customers/accounts serviced during the reporting period) 
4. Total Service Calls Using Biopesticides * 
(TOTAL number of service calls during the reporting period during which the company/organization used biopesticides as part of the pest management program)
5. Total Service Calls Using NO Pesticides * 
(TOTAL number of service calls during the reporting period during which the company/organization used NO pesticides. NOTE: This total should include initial service calls where perhaps only an estimate or inspection was performed.)

Economic Benefits 

Economic Benefits: Goals and Tactics 
(This measure category is an area that we are currently exploring for future strategies. We would appreciate any information around goals and objectives you are able to provide as well as feedback on appropriate measures. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

IPM/PESP Education and Promotion 
IPM Education: Goals and Tactics * 
(Describe your 5-year performance goals related to training your employees to provide services that reduce risks to human health and the environment. Describe the tactics you will use to attain these goals and how you will measure progress toward achieving intended results. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting
1. Total Employees/Members Receiving IPM Training * 
(TOTAL number of company/organization employees/members receiving any amount of internally and/or externally-provided IPM training during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on number of members.)
2. Total Employee/Member IPM Training Hours Logged * 
(TOTAL number of IPM-related training hours logged by company/organization employees/members during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on hours logged by members.)
3. Total Employee/Member IPM Trainings Provided * 
(TOTAL number of internal IPM training workshops, seminars, etc. provided for employees/members during the reporting period by the company/organization. NOTE: Associations report here only on trainings provided to members.)
4. Total External IPM Trainings/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of IPM trainings, workshops, webinars, etc. provided by the company/organization during the reporting period for people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
5. Total People Reached by IPM Training/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached by IPM trainings and educational events provided by the company/organization during the reporting period. NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
6. Total People Reached by IPM/PESP Educational Materials 
(TOTAL number of people external to company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached with IPM/PESP educational materials provided online or in print by company/organization during the reporting period)
7. Total Certified Pesticide Applicators on Staff * 
(TOTAL number of certified pesticide applicators on the company/organization's staff as of the END of the reporting period)
8. Total Customers Following IPM Guidance from PMP 
(TOTAL number of customers during the reporting period who followed IPM-related instructions/guidance provided by your company/organization. NOTE: It is not necessary that customers followed IPM-related instructions during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)

Additional Strategy Information 

Notes and Comments

(If needed, provide any additional notes or comments related to your strategy which is not already captured. (Maximum length: 10,000 characters))
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Appendix E:  PESP Progress Reporting Form for All Members Except Those That Provide Commercial/Residential Pest Control Services
                                       
Note:  The form below is a reproduction of a form that was developed for online use.

This form is for use by all PESP members except those that provide commercial/residential pest control services.

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Please use the form below to report progress toward achieving your 5-year performance goals and objectives as outlined in your current PESP strategy.  Please note that information provided should reflect the current reporting period of Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year.  Proprietary information you report will only be used in aggregate (i.e. not attributable to your company) in public reports and on the PESP website. 
If needed, you may save your report by checking the box above and return later to complete it.  Please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov if you have any questions or problems with this form.  Thank you again for your continued commitment to environmental stewardship!
* = Required
Enter whole numbers only, without commas.  
For numerical measures in non-required fields, leave it blank if there are no available data.  
For measures that require numeric answer but which are not applicable to your situation, enter zero (0) in the field.
For measures that require a numeric answer and which your answer is zero, enter zero (0) in the field.
Submitter Details 
Company/Organization Name * 
(Enter your company/organization name precisely as it appears in the PESP Member reporting instructions letter received from EPA)

Submitter E-mail * 
(Enter the email address of the person at your company/organization that we should follow up with should we have questions regarding this report)

Which Member Group(s) and/or Industry do you belong to? (Check as many as apply) * LiveWorkPlayFarmSchool 
(Refer to the PESP Member reporting instructions letter received from EPA for guidance)

Measures Reporting
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under Management * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) actively under the company/organization's management/ jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools under Management * 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools actively under the company/ organization's management/jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
3. Total Buildings/Schools under Management * 
(TOTAL number of buildings/schools actively under the company/organization's management/ jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
4. Total People in Buildings/Schools under Management * 
(TOTAL number of people (employees, students, residents, etc.) in the buildings/schools/accounts actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
5. Total Employees/Members * 
(Companies: TOTAL number of employees as of the END of the reporting period. Associations: TOTAL number of members as of the END of the reporting period.)
IPM Implementation and Adoption

IPM Adoption: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to implementing risk reduction practices.  Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting 
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under IPM * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction at which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)

2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools/Accounts under IPM * 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)
3. Total Buildings/Schools under IPM * 
(TOTAL number of buildings/schools under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)
4. Total People Impacted by IPM * 
(TOTAL number of people impacted by the implementation of IPM in buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction during the reporting period. NOTE: It is not necessary that people were impacted during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)
4a. Total Children Impacted by IPM * 
(TOTAL number of children (Ages 0-18) impacted by the implementation of IPM in schools/facilities under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction during the reporting period. NOTE: It is not necessary that children were impacted during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)
IPM Practice Details 
1a. Formal IPM policy adopted or in place? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization adopt or have a formal IPM policy in place?)
1b. IPM plan enacted or in place? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization enact or have an IPM plan in place?)
1c. IPM coordinator appointed or active? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization appoint or have an active IPM Coordinator?)
1d. IPM committee appointed or active? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization appoint or have an active IPM Committee?)

2. ALL employees aware of IPM? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, were ALL employees of the company/organization aware of the company/organization's IPM policy and/or plan as well as the general concept of IPM?)
Please note that IPM practices for the entire reporting period at ALL areas under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction should be reflected when responding to the questions below:

3. ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds at ALL areas under management?)
4. ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment at ALL areas under management?)
5. Pest-proofing inspections ROUTINELY conducted?  YesNoNot Applicable 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization routinely conduct pest-proofing inspections at ALL areas under management?)
6. ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving root cause of pest problem? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving the root cause of the pest problem at ALL areas under management?)
7. ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds at ALL areas under management?)
8. Formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place?  YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization have formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place at ALL areas under management?)
Human Health and Environmental Risk Reduction 

Risk Reduction: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to chemical usage.  Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting 
1. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
1a. Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction. NOTE: Please report the median, if possible. Do not report the average or mean.)
2. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied per acre during the reporting period at all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
2a. Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period across all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction. NOTE: Please report the median, if possible. Do not report the average or mean.)
3. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Accounts * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all customers/accounts serviced during the reporting period.) 
3a. Median Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Accounts 
(MEDIAN pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all customers/accounts serviced during during the reporting period. NOTE: Please report the median, if possible. Do not report the average or mean.)

Economic Benefits 

Economic Benefits: Progress and Challenges 
(This measure category is an area that we are currently exploring for possible future reporting. Though reporting in this measure category is not required, we would appreciate any qualitative or quantitative information you are able to provide as well as feedback on appropriate measures. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))
IPM/PESP Education and Promotion 

IPM Education: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to training your employees to provide services that reduce risks to human health and the environment.  Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting 
1. Total Employees/Members Receiving IPM Training * 
(TOTAL number of company/organization employees/members receiving any amount of internally and/or externally-provided IPM training during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on number of members.)
2. Total Employee/Member IPM Training Hours Logged * 
TOTAL number of IPM-related training hours logged by company/organization employees/members during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on training hours logged by members.
3. Total Employee/Member IPM Trainings Provided * 
(TOTAL number of internal IPM training workshops, seminars, etc. provided for employees/members during the reporting period by the company/organization. NOTE: Associations report here only on trainings provided for members.)
4. Total External IPM Trainings/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of IPM trainings, workshops, webinars, etc. provided by the company/organization during the reporting period for people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
5. Total People Reached by IPM Training/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached by IPM trainings and educational events provided by the company/organization during the reporting period. NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
6. Total People Reached by IPM/PESP Educational Materials * 
(TOTAL number of people external to company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached with IPM/PESP educational materials provided online or in print by company/organization during reporting period.)
7. Total Schools Including IPM Education in Curricula 
(TOTAL number of schools under your company/organization's management/jurisdiction which include IPM education in the students' curricula as of the END of the reporting period)
8. Total Certified Pesticide Applicators on Staff * 
(TOTAL number of certified pesticide applicators on the company/organization's staff as of the END of the reporting period.)
9. Total Field Demonstrations Involving Biopesticides and/or IPM Practices 
(TOTAL number of field demonstrations involving biopesticides and/or IPM practices performed by the company/organization during the reporting period)
Additional Report Information 

Notes and Comments 
(If needed, provide any additional notes or comments related to your report which is not already captured. (Maximum length: 10,000 characters))

If you would like to upload a file with your report, you may do so here: 
After clicking on the "submit report" button below, you will have an opportunity on the next screen to review your information and make any corrections.  You will also have an opportunity print or save a copy of your report - we strongly recommend that you do so.
You will receive a confirmation email from EPA immediately upon receipt of your report. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov
I affirm that all information provided in this report is truthful to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that the information provided may be subject to third-party verification.

Appendix F:  PESP Progress Reporting Form for Residential/Commercial Pest Control Members
Note:  The form below is a reproduction of a form that was developed for online use.

This form is for use by PESP members that provide commercial/residential pest control services.

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Resume Later 
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Your Email: 
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Please use the form below to report progress toward achieving your 5-year performance goals and objectives as outlined in your current PESP strategy.  Please note that information provided should reflect the current reporting period of Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year.  Proprietary information you report will only be used in aggregate (i.e. not attributable to your company) in public reports and on the PESP website. 
If needed, you may save your report by checking the box above and return later to complete it.  Please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov if you have any questions or problems with this form.  Thank you again for your continued commitment to environmental stewardship!
* = Required
Enter whole numbers only, without commas.  
For numerical measures in non-required fields, leave it blank if there are no available data.  
For measures that require numeric answer but which are not applicable to your situation, enter zero (0) in the field.
For measures that require a numeric answer and which your answer is zero, enter zero (0) in the field.
Submitter Details 
Company/Organization Name * 
(Enter your company/organization name precisely as it appears in the PESP Member reporting instructions letter received from EPA)
Submitter E-mail * 
(Enter the email address of the person at your company/organization that we should follow up with should we have questions regarding this report)

Baseline Measures 
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under Management * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) actively under the company/organization's management/ jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Buildings/Schools/Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools/accounts actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
3. Total Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL number of buildings/schools/accounts actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
4. Total People in Accounts under Management * 
(TOTAL number of people (employees, students, residents, etc.) in the buildings/schools/accounts actively under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction as of the END of the reporting period)
5. Total Employees/Members * 
(Companies: TOTAL number of employees as of the END of the reporting period. Associations: TOTAL number of members as of the END of the reporting period.)
6. Total Service Calls Completed * 
(TOTAL number of service calls completed by the company during the reporting period
IPM Implementation and Adoption )

IPM Adoption: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to implementing risk reduction practices.  Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))
Measures Reporting 
1. Total Acres (exterior grounds) under IPM * 
(TOTAL acres (exterior grounds) under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction at which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)

2. Total Square Feet (interior space) within Accounts under IPM 
(TOTAL square feet (interior space) within the buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)

3. Total Accounts under IPM * 
(TOTAL number of buildings/schools/accounts under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction in which IPM is practiced as of the END of the reporting period)
4. Total Service Call-backs * 
(TOTAL number of service call-backs during the reporting period)
5. Total Preventative Treatments * 
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the reporting period by the company/organization during which preventative treatment was performed as part of the pest-control solution)
6. Total Physical/Non-Chemical Treatments ONLY * 
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the reporting period by the company/organization during which ONLY physical, non-chemical pest-control techniques were used. NOTE: Please do not include preventative measures in this count.)
7. Total Spot Treatments ONLY 
(TOTAL number of service calls performed during the reporting period by the company/ organization during which pesticides were ONLY applied as spot treatments or bait stations)

IPM Practice Details 
Please note that IPM practices for the entire reporting period at ALL areas under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction should be reflected when responding to the questions below:
1. ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize formal IPM decision-making protocols prior to pesticide application at ALL areas under management?)
2. ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS identify pests before ANY treatment at ALL areas under management?)
3. Pest-proofing inspections ROUTINELY conducted? * YesNo
(Not Applicable During the reporting period, did the company/organization routinely conduct pest-proofing inspections at ALL areas under management?)
4. ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving root cause of pest problem? * Yes
(No During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS focus on identifying and resolving the root cause of the pest problem at ALL areas under management?)
5. ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds? * YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization ALWAYS utilize pest monitoring and action thresholds at ALL areas under management?)
6. Formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place? YesNo 
(During the reporting period, did the company/organization have formal sanitation/housekeeping protocols in place at ALL areas under management?)

Human Health and Environmental Risk Reduction 

Risk Reduction: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to chemical usage.  Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting 
1. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied in Interior Spaces 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied during the reporting period at all interior spaces under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
2. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied on Exterior Grounds 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied per acre during the reporting period at all exterior grounds under the company/organization's management/jurisdiction)
3. Total Pounds Pesticide AI Applied Across All Accounts * 
(TOTAL pounds (active ingredient) of pesticide applied across all customers/accounts serviced during the reporting period.) 
4. Total Service Calls Using Biopesticides * 
(TOTAL number of service calls during the reporting period during which the company/ organization used biopesticides as part of the pest-control solution)
5. Total Service Calls Using NO Pesticides * 
(TOTAL number of service calls during the reporting period during which the company/ organization used NO pesticides. NOTE: This total should include initial service calls where perhaps only an estimate or inspection was performed.)

Economic Benefits 

Economic Benefits: Progress and Challenges 
(This measure category is an area that we are currently exploring for possible future reporting. Though reporting in this measure category is not required, we would appreciate any qualitative or quantitative information you are able to provide as well as feedback on appropriate measures. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

IPM/PESP Education and Promotion 

IPM Education: Progress and Challenges * 
(All Members: Describe progress made and challenges experienced during the reporting period toward achieving your 5-year goals related to training your employees to provide services that reduce risks to human health and the environment. Gold Members: Note any lessons learned. (Maximum length: 20,000 characters))

Measures Reporting 
1. Total Employees/Members Receiving IPM Training * 
(TOTAL number of company/organization employees/members receiving any amount of internally and/or externally-provided IPM training during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on number of members.)
2. Total Employee/Member IPM Training Hours Logged * 
TOTAL number of IPM-related training hours logged by company/organization employees/members during the reporting period. NOTE: Associations report here only on training hours logged by members.
3. Total Employee/Member IPM Trainings Provided * 
(TOTAL number of internal IPM training workshops, seminars, etc. provided for employees/members during the reporting period by the company/organization. NOTE: Associations report here only on trainings provided for members.)
4. Total External IPM Trainings/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of IPM trainings, workshops, webinars, etc. provided by the company/organization during the reporting period for people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
5. Total People Reached by IPM Training/Educational Events * 
(TOTAL number of people external to the company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached by IPM trainings and educational events provided by the company/organization during the reporting period. NOTE: Sole-sponsorship is not required, but company/organization should have had a substantive role in the event to be counted here.)
6. Total People Reached by IPM/PESP Educational Materials 
(TOTAL number of people external to company/organization (customers, non-members, etc.) reached with IPM/PESP educational materials provided online or in print by company/organization during reporting period.)
7. Total Certified Pesticide Applicators on Staff * 
(TOTAL number of certified pesticide applicators on the company/organization's staff as of the END of the reporting period.)
8. Total Customers Following IPM Guidance from PMP 
(TOTAL number of customers during the reporting period who followed IPM-related instructions/guidance provided by your company/organization. NOTE: It is not necessary that customers followed IPM-related instructions during the entire reporting period to be counted here.)

Additional Report Information 

Notes and Comments 
(If needed, provide any additional notes or comments related to your report which is not already captured. (Maximum length: 10,000 characters))

If you would like to upload a file with your report, you may do so here: 
After clicking on the "submit report" button below, you will have an opportunity on the next screen to review your information and make any corrections.  You will also have an opportunity print or save a copy of your report - we strongly recommend that you do so.
You will receive a confirmation email from EPA immediately upon receipt of your report. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at pesp.info(at)epa.gov
I affirm that all information provided in this report is truthful to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that the information provided may be subject to third-party verification.