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What agency has exclusive control over pesticide label language? US EPA
If a pesticide label does not meet California state standards DPR can Refuse registration and
recommend revisions to the registrant and US EPA
PREC Pesticide registration and evaluation committee
DPR can adopt regulations to place specific hazardous pesticides in what category that require
permits issued by the CAC prior to use. Restricted materials list
Pesticides placed on the Restricted materials list by DPR require A permit issued by the CAC
The suspension of a pesticide registration is an Immediate ban on the sale and use of the
pesticide
If a registrant voluntarily cancels a registration retail sales and use of product in the channels of
trade may continue for 2 years
IR-4 Interregional research project 4 (USDA project that helps develop and register pesticides
for minor crops)
EUP Experimental Use Permit
RA Research authorization
,Before a research authorization field trial can begin The CAC must be notified
After a research authorization field trial has ended the researcher must Send reports to the
CAC and DPR
Research authorization plots are usually for 10 acres or less (can be up to 100 acres if the use
is federally registered)
Section 18 Emergency unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time (can be used during
30 day public comment period)
Emergency unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time Section 18
Section 24c Special local need exemption (allows states to register new pesticide or new use
of a federally registered pesticide and must be posted for 30 day public comment period before
use)
Types of section 18 emergency use exemptions Specific, quarantine, public health, crisis
How long does a specific exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 1 year
(requested to avert significant economic loss or a significant risk to endangered or threatened
species)
How long does a quarantine exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 3 years
(used to control the introduction or spread of an invasive pest)
How long does a public health exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 1 year
,How long does a crisis exemption under section 18 emergency use last 15 days (allowing for
use while applying for a specific, quarantine, or public health exemption)
TAC Toxic Air Contaminant
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
DPR program aimed to reduce VOCs Air quality initiative
hazard (as opposed to risk) the potential effect
Risk (as opposed to hazard) The likelihood of occurrence
When conducting a health risk assessment, other than a planning and scoping stage what are
the other four stages Hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure
assessment, risk characterization
cancer causing Carcinogenic
Carcinogenic cancer causing
Genotoxic carcinogens that interact with DNA resulting in mutation
, Developmental (during hazard identification) Birth defects and miscarriages
Reproductive Male and female fertility
Endocrine (during hazard identification) Hormonal functions
neurological (during hazard identification) Brain and nervous system disorders
Immunological (during hazard identification) Resistance to infectious disease,
hypersensitivity disorders and autoimmune diseases
What is the difference between risk assessment and risk management Risk assessment is the
quantitative measurement of risk and Risk management consists of decisions and strategies to
minimize risk.
NOI Notice of intent
When planning to make an application under a restricted use report the grower must file a
notice of intent how far in advance At least 24 hours
When planning to make an application under a restricted use report the grower must do what
at least 24 hours before File a notice of intent with the CAC
For longer restricted material permits the permit holder must immediately notify the CAC of
what Any changes in the information on the permit (for example a new school, home, or
labor camp nearby)
Update 100% Verified Graded A+
What agency has exclusive control over pesticide label language? US EPA
If a pesticide label does not meet California state standards DPR can Refuse registration and
recommend revisions to the registrant and US EPA
PREC Pesticide registration and evaluation committee
DPR can adopt regulations to place specific hazardous pesticides in what category that require
permits issued by the CAC prior to use. Restricted materials list
Pesticides placed on the Restricted materials list by DPR require A permit issued by the CAC
The suspension of a pesticide registration is an Immediate ban on the sale and use of the
pesticide
If a registrant voluntarily cancels a registration retail sales and use of product in the channels of
trade may continue for 2 years
IR-4 Interregional research project 4 (USDA project that helps develop and register pesticides
for minor crops)
EUP Experimental Use Permit
RA Research authorization
,Before a research authorization field trial can begin The CAC must be notified
After a research authorization field trial has ended the researcher must Send reports to the
CAC and DPR
Research authorization plots are usually for 10 acres or less (can be up to 100 acres if the use
is federally registered)
Section 18 Emergency unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time (can be used during
30 day public comment period)
Emergency unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time Section 18
Section 24c Special local need exemption (allows states to register new pesticide or new use
of a federally registered pesticide and must be posted for 30 day public comment period before
use)
Types of section 18 emergency use exemptions Specific, quarantine, public health, crisis
How long does a specific exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 1 year
(requested to avert significant economic loss or a significant risk to endangered or threatened
species)
How long does a quarantine exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 3 years
(used to control the introduction or spread of an invasive pest)
How long does a public health exemption under section 18 emergency use last Up to 1 year
,How long does a crisis exemption under section 18 emergency use last 15 days (allowing for
use while applying for a specific, quarantine, or public health exemption)
TAC Toxic Air Contaminant
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
DPR program aimed to reduce VOCs Air quality initiative
hazard (as opposed to risk) the potential effect
Risk (as opposed to hazard) The likelihood of occurrence
When conducting a health risk assessment, other than a planning and scoping stage what are
the other four stages Hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure
assessment, risk characterization
cancer causing Carcinogenic
Carcinogenic cancer causing
Genotoxic carcinogens that interact with DNA resulting in mutation
, Developmental (during hazard identification) Birth defects and miscarriages
Reproductive Male and female fertility
Endocrine (during hazard identification) Hormonal functions
neurological (during hazard identification) Brain and nervous system disorders
Immunological (during hazard identification) Resistance to infectious disease,
hypersensitivity disorders and autoimmune diseases
What is the difference between risk assessment and risk management Risk assessment is the
quantitative measurement of risk and Risk management consists of decisions and strategies to
minimize risk.
NOI Notice of intent
When planning to make an application under a restricted use report the grower must file a
notice of intent how far in advance At least 24 hours
When planning to make an application under a restricted use report the grower must do what
at least 24 hours before File a notice of intent with the CAC
For longer restricted material permits the permit holder must immediately notify the CAC of
what Any changes in the information on the permit (for example a new school, home, or
labor camp nearby)
