EPA is amending the 1992 Worker Protection Standard (WPS), by making the 5-day grace period (the number of days of employment before workers must be trained) effective January 1, 1996. Additionally, effective January 1, 1996, EPA is requiring agricultural employers to assure that untrained workers receive basic pesticide safety information before they enter a treated area on the establishment. EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule will become effective July 17, 1995.