General Colorado Commercial Pesticide Application and Safety Training Review | 100 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

When was the EPA established? - 1970 What does FIFRA stand for? - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act What does the EPA through its OPP (Office of Pesticide Programs) use to carry out it's mandate? - FIFRA What is the primary focus of FIFRA? - To provide federal control of pesticide distribution sale, and use. EPA was given authority under FIFRA to not only study the consequences of pesticide but to also: - require users to register when purchasing pesticides. Through later amendments to FIFRA; users also must take exams for certifications as: - applicators of pesticides. Under FIFRA, the EPA must register (license) new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides to ensure that: - when used according to the label directions, they will not cause unreasonable risks to the environment or human health.