Issued pursuant to ORS 468B.050 and The Federal Clean Water Act PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS THAT ARE COVERED UNDER THE PERMIT:

Mosquito and other flying insect pest control for the protection of public health and prevention of nuisance. Coverage extends to mosquitoes, black flies and other flying insect pests that develop or are present during a portion of their life cycle in or above standing or flowing water. Weed and Algae Control for invasive or other nuisance weeds, algae and pathogens such as, fungi and bacteria in water or at the water’s edge. The term “in water ” includes, but is not limited to, applications made to creeks, rivers, lakes, riparian areas, wetlands, and other seasonally wet areas when water is present. The term “water’s edge ” means within 3 feet of waters of the state and conveyances with a hydrologic surface connection to waters of the state at the time of pesticide application. The 3 feet is measured horizontally from the water’s edge and conveyance. A separate general permit is being developed for irrigation districts, such that pesticide applications for weed and algae control approved and regulated under the irrigation district general permit are not included in this category. Nuisance Animal Control for invasive or other nuisance animals and pathogens in water and at the water’s edge. Coverage extends to but is not limited to, control of fish, mollusks, fungi and bacteria. The term “in water ” includes, but is not limited to applications made to creeks, rivers, lakes, riparia