[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 20]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR157.24]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 157--PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES AND DEVICES--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart B--Child-Resistant Packaging
 
Sec. 157.24  Exemptions.

    (a) General exemptions. The Agency hereby exempts from the 
requirement for child-resistant packaging the following classes of 
products:
    (1) Products classified for restricted use. (i) A product restricted 
to use by or under the supervision of a certified applicator is not 
required to be distributed and sold in child-resistant packaging.
    (ii) Notwithstanding the exemption in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this 
section, the Agency may require the use of child-resistant packaging for 
a product classified for restricted use by or under the direct 
supervision of a certified applicator if the Agency determines that the 
product poses a risk of serious accidental injury or illness which 
child-resistant packaging could reduce. If the Agency makes such a 
determination, it will notify the registrant in writing and provide a 
short statement of the basis of its determination. The registrant will 
then have 30 days to request a hearing on the Agency's determination. 
Thereafter the Agency will decide whether to require the product to be 
distributed only in child-resistant packaging and will notify the 
registrant of its decision.
    (2) Products packaged in large sizes. (i) Except as provided by 
paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section, a product is not required to be in 
child-resistant packaging if distributed and sold in the following 
sizes:
    (A) If the product is a solid product, regardless of pesticide type, 
a size of 50 pounds or greater;
    (B) If the product is a liquid product intended for use in swimming 
pools, a size greater than 7.5 gallons by volume;
    (C) If the product is a liquid product intended for any other 
pesticide use, a size of 5 gallons or greater by volume;
    (D) If the product is packaged as an aerosol (measured by weight), 
regardless of pesticide type, a weight of 2 pounds or greater.
    (ii) The Agency may require that a product packaged in a size 
exceeding that listed in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) (A) through (D) of this 
section be distributed and sold only in child-resistant packaging if the 
Agency determines that the product is, or is intended to be, distributed 
or sold to homeowners or other members of the general public. If the 
Agency makes such a determination, it will notify the registrant in 
writing and provide a short statement of the basis of its determination. 
The registrant will then have 30 days to request a hearing on the 
Agency's determination. Thereafter the Agency will decide whether to 
require the product to be distributed only in child-resistant packaging 
and will notify the registrant of its decision.
    (b) Exemptions requiring Agency approval. The Agency may, in 
accordance with paragraphs (b) (1) through (3) of this section, grant an 
exemption from the requirements of this subpart. An exemption may be 
withdrawn in accordance with paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
    (1) Requesting an exemption. A request for an exemption must be 
submitted to the Agency, and must be accompanied by two copies of the 
following information:
    (i) The name, address, and telephone number of the requester;
    (ii) The name and registration number (or file symbol) of the 
product(s) for which the exemption is requested;
    (iii) A description of the package and the size(s) for which the 
exemption is requested; and
    (iv) Documentation supporting the request for exemption, including 
the length of time for which the exemption is requested.
    (2) Exemption based upon lack of toxicity. The Agency may grant an 
exemption from the requirements of this subpart if the registrant or 
applicant demonstrates to the Agency's satisfaction that the hazards 
indicated by the toxicity criteria in Sec. 157.22(a) are not indicative 
of the hazards to man. If granted,

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an exemption shall apply to other products of substantially similar 
composition. A notice will be issued in the Federal Register stating the 
nature of and reasons for the exemption.
    (3) Exemption based upon technical factors. The Agency may grant an 
exemption from the requirements of this subpart based upon technical 
considerations. If granted, the exemption will be for a specified length 
of time, and will apply to other products of substantially similar 
composition and intended uses. A notice of the granting of an exemption 
will be issued in the Federal Register. In considering whether to grant 
an exemption, the Agency will consider, among other things, the 
following:
    (i) Whether the toxicity of the product is such that it should not 
be allowed to be distributed or sold except in child-resistant 
packaging.
    (ii) Whether child-resistant packaging is technically feasible, 
practicable, or appropriate. An exemption may be granted if the Agency 
determines that any one of these criteria has not been met.
    (iii) Whether the composition or use pattern of the product 
necessitates a particular form of packaging for proper use.
    (iv) Whether child-resistant packaging that is technically feasible, 
practicable, and appropriate is available for the product or can 
reasonably be made available to the registrant in sufficient quantities 
to meet his packaging needs. This determination does not include a 
consideration of whether the packaging would be adaptable to a 
registrant's existing package type or packaging equipment.
    (v) Whether the registrant has made a timely and good faith effort 
to obtain child-resistant packaging for the product.
    (vi) If child-resistant packaging which is technically feasible, 
practicable, and appropriate is not yet available, when such packaging 
is likely to be available.
    (4) An exemption may be withdrawn by the Agency at any time if the 
lack of child-resistant packaging results in serious illnesses or 
injuries to children. If the Agency determines that an exemption should 
be withdrawn, it will notify the registrant, stating the basis for its 
determination. The registrant will then have 30 days to request a 
hearing on the Agency's determination. Thereafter the Agency will decide 
whether to withdraw the exemption, and will notify the registrant of its 
decision.