Pesticides and Storage Tanks

DEQ's Pesticide and Storage Tank branch protects public health and the environment by preventing the release of harmful substances through enforcement of local and federal environmental regulations. This branch is responsible for the permitting, inspection and monitoring of storage tank (aboveground and underground) installation and operation;and regulating the importation, sale, distribution and application (use) of Pesticides in the CNMI.

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Import & ID Workshop - April 24, 2013

 There will be a workshop on how to recognize misbranded pesticide and pesticide devices. 

The primary audience for this workshop is the employees of CNMI Customs, CNMI Quarantine, and the Bur ... more

Storage Tanks-

 This page includes information about both Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks.  DEQ's storage tank program is responsible for reviewing and issuing permit to install and operate both aboveground and undergro ... more

Pesticides-

DEQ’s pesticide program is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and issuing pesticide permits. It is also responsible for performing inspections, compliance monitoring, and enforcement on the sale, distribution and ap ... more

Pesticide Applicator Certification-

Individuals wanting to become certified pesticide applicators must pass a written examination (first) and submit a complete application for certification (second), followed by appropriate payment fee.  To pr ... more

CNMI Environmental Screening Levels (2009)-

The ESLs are based entirely on USEPA toxicity factors and surface water standards.The ESLs are a handy tool to informally screen sites outside of the USA as well as areas in the US mainland where comprehensive, local guidance ... more