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citation: "40 C.F.R. §§ 35.240–35.245"
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# §35.240. Purpose.

- (a) **Purpose of section.** [Sections 35.240 through 35.245](/cfr/40/35.240..35.245.md) govern Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training Grants to States (as defined in [section 2](/cfr/40/2.md) of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) under [section 23(a)(2)](/cfr/40/23.md?p=a-2) of the Act.
- (b) **Purpose of program.** Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training Grants are awarded to train and certify restricted use pesticide applicators.
- (c) **Associated program regulations.** Associated program regulations are found in 40 CFR parts [162](/cfr/40/part162.md), [170](/cfr/40/part170.md), and 171.

# §35.242. Basis for allotment.


The Regional Administrator considers two factors in allotting pesticides applicator certification and training funds:

- (a) The number of farms in each State; and
- (b) The numbers of private and commercial applicators requiring certification and recertification in each State.

# §35.245. Maximum federal share.


The Regional Administrator may provide up to 50 percent of the approved work plan costs.