The Department of Environmental Quality amended La. Admin. Code 33:IX.2315.A.8. Changes will eliminate the exemption that removes the need for a Louisiana pollutant discharge elimination system permit when applying a pesticide in accordance with the FIFRA label. On April 11, 2011, anyone applying a pesticide without a permit will be in violation of the CWA. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/1102/1102.pdf pp. 588-89.