Federal Pesticide Laws Flashcards
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Under FIFRA, which entity is primarily responsible for registering pesticide products before they can be sold or distributed in the United States?
Answer: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA is the federal agency responsible for registering all pesticide products under FIFRA before they can be legally sold or distributed.
A pesticide is classified as 'Restricted Use' (RUP) primarily because it:
Answer: May cause unreasonable adverse effects without additional precautions
The EPA designates a pesticide as Restricted Use when it may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or human health without added precautions, requiring certified applicators.
Which section of FIFRA requires that pesticide use must be consistent with the product label?
Answer: Section 12
FIFRA Section 12 prohibits using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, making the label a legally enforceable document.
What is the purpose of an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) under FIFRA?
Answer: To permit testing of unregistered pesticides on limited acreage
An EUP allows manufacturers or researchers to test unregistered pesticides on limited acreage to gather data needed for full registration.
Under FIFRA, who bears the burden of proving that a pesticide will not cause unreasonable adverse effects when seeking registration?
Answer: The pesticide registrant (manufacturer)
Under FIFRA, the registrant (manufacturer) must provide data to demonstrate that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on humans or the environment.
Which term describes the cancellation of a pesticide registration when it poses an imminent hazard, taking effect immediately without a hearing?
Answer: Suspension
Under FIFRA, EPA can issue an emergency suspension to immediately remove a pesticide from the market when it poses an imminent hazard, without waiting for a formal cancellation hearing.
A pesticide label states 'For use only by certified applicators.' This designation means the product is classified as:
Answer: Restricted use
The phrase 'For use only by certified applicators' is the required label statement for Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) under FIFRA.