Questions and Answers(SCORED A)
When was FIFRA passed - ANSWER-1947
In ___ FIFRA was changed to cover _—- - ANSWER-1972, labeling Registration and
classification pesticides.
FIFA is administerd by the - ANSWER-environmental protection agency (EPA)
The label is - ANSWER-the law -- the legal document which controls the use of
pesticide.
Labels include - ANSWER-Any other available info from manufacturer.
What entities register all pesticides used in GA - ANSWER-EPA & Georgia department
of agriculture
Manufacturers of pesticides must provide detailed info about pesticides to - ANSWER-
the environmental protection agency (EPA)
What information must manufacturers of pesticides provide to the EPA? - ANSWER-
Toxicity of the pesticide, hazard to the applicator , effect on the environment.
Categories pesticides can be put in by EPA - ANSWER-General and restricted use
Penalty for violating FIFRA - ANSWER-Civil penalties up to $5000, criminal penalties up
to $25,000 and or 1 year in prison.
OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government
agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment