General - Colorado Commercial Pesticide Application and Safety Training Study Guide correct 100%.

When was the EPA established? - ANSWER1970 What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWERFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act What does the EPA through its OPP (Office of Pesticide Programs) use to carry out it's mandate? - ANSWERSection 24c labels are only valid in the state of issue. The Supplemental 24c labeling prepared by the manufacturer must be obtained from the dealer that supplies the product. What is the primary focus of FIFRA? - ANSWERTo 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: - ANSWERrequire users to register when purchasing pesticides. Through later amendments to FIFRA; users also must take exams for certifications as: - ANSWERapplicators of pesticides. Under FIFRA, the EPA must register (license) new pesticides and re-register all existing pesticides to ensure that: - ANSWERwhen used according to the label directions, they will not cause unreasonable risks to the environment or human health. Before a pesticide can be sold or used in the U.S., FIFRA requires that it be: - ANSWERregistered with the EPA. What are the 4 types of pesticide registration under FIFRA that applicators may encounter? - ANSWERSection 3 (Full Federal Label), Section 18 (Emergency Exemptions), Section 24c (Special Local Needs label), and Section 24b Label (Minimum Risk Pesticides). Section 3 - Full Federal Label: - ANSWERoutlines pesticide registration requirements that manufacturers must follow. Pesticides under this section are the most familiar labeled products. Most pesticides are registered this way. Section 18 - Emergency Exemptions: - ANSWEREPA can allow State and Federal agencies to permit an additional use (not specified by the pesticide's label) during a short term pest management crisis in a specific locality. An exemption is an exemption from the FIFRA requirements for registration due to an emergency situation. Emergency exemptions are used when: - ANSWERthere is an emergency situation and are no federally registered pesticides available to control a serious pest problem. Pesticide Classification: - ANSWERUnder FIFRA, all pesticides are classified under their potential hazards under the circumstances in which they are to be used. Section 24c - Special Local Needs Label: - ANSWERUnder this pesticide registration, Colorado can register addition uses of a federally registered pesticide. These additional uses are for distribution and use within a particular state to meet a "special local need" (SLN). Special local need: - ANSWERis designed to allow states to register uses for needs that may be specific to a small region. Often the potential use area does not represent a large enough market to justify the effort required by a registrant to obtain full nation registration Section 24c labels are: - ANSWERvalid only in the state of issue. The supplemental 24 labeling prepared by the manufacturer must be: - ANSWERobtained from the dealer that supplies the product. Section 24b Label - Minimum Risk Pesticides: - ANSWERpesticides with active ingredients that are considered minimum risk fall under this pesticide regulation of