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Draft Annual Report on Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Pesticides: Emissions for 1990-2023

Draft Annual Report on Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Pesticides: Emissions for 1990-2023


The draft 2023 VOC Emission Inventory Report is now available at DPR's Reports Directory. The VOC Emission Inventory Report will be discussed at an upcoming Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC) Meeting. Please see the Event Calendar for details.


As required under Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR), section 6881, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has completed the annual volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions inventory report that includes the following information based on 1990-2023 pesticide use data:

  • Total agricultural and structural pesticide VOC emissions for the previous years.
  • Evaluation of compliance with benchmarks specified in 3 CCR section 6452.2.
  • Comparison of VOC emissions to the state implementation plan (SIP) goals for the five ozone nonattainment areas (NAAs) in California.
  • Fumigant emission limits for the upcoming year if necessary, according to 3 CCR section 6452.2.
  • An emission rating (or application method adjustment factor, the percentage of applied fumigant emitted to air) for each fumigation method.
  • If applicable, prohibitions on high-VOC nonfumigant products pursuant to section 6452.2(f), and/or if prohibitions remain in effect pursuant to section 6884(c).
  • A list of the nonfumigant products that are designated as low-VOC pursuant to section 6880.
  • A list of the actively registered nonfumigant products that are designated as high-VOC pursuant to section 6880.




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Comments may also be sent in writing to Vincent Aguirre, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Environmental Monitoring Branch, PO Box 4015, Sacramento, California 95812-4015 or by email to Vincent Aguirre (Vincent.Aguirre@cdpr.ca.gov).


Questions? Contact Us:
Please contact the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Environmental Monitoring Branch by emailing
Minh Pham (Minh.Pham@cdpr.ca.gov)


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