This system is to provide government agencies, researchers, policy makers, and the public with a comprehensive, reliable, and cost effective system for collecting and organizing information on pesticide use in Oregon.
Data are to be reported on all types of pesticides, except antimicrobials.
The goal of collecting this information is to ensure public health and safety and protect Oregon's water and environment. A detailed analytical review of any issues that must be resolved in order to establish a valid, cost-effective pesticide use reporting system in Oregon was conducted. The analytical review specified in HB 3602 was completed and made public May 1, 2000. The ODA relied upon the expertise of researchers at Oregon Health Sciences University, Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, and Oregon State University, Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology to prepare this analytical review. The pesticide use reporting system envisioned in HB 3602 is unique from all other known programs.