Laws and Regulations for QAC Exam Questions with Verified Answers

What is FIFRA Section 3? - ANSWERSGeneral Pesticide Product Registration - run of the mill pesticide labeling production What is FIFA Section 18? - ANSWERSEmergency Exemptions from Registration - this authorizes the EPA to allow unregistered use of pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide use label similar to a Section 3 Label. What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? - ANSWERSAuthority of States What is FIFRA Section 24(c) - ANSWERSSpecial Local Need registration - gives the state the right to expand the use of REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a pesticide label with SLN and the State Code included What is a Supplemental Label? - ANSWERSAny added information about the pesticide that accompanies the product but is not directly part of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels, MSDSs, Treatment Schedules. What are the 8 permitted label deviations? - ANSWERS1. Decrease in rate per unit treated 2. Decrease in [C] 3. Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC 4. Lower frequency 5. Use on unmentioned pest in included site. 6. Use of not prohibited method 7. Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited 8. Acceptable changes in PPE What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and California Restricted Materials? - ANSWERSCalifornia determines that the labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional permit to use. Do you need a permit to use a Federal Restricted Use Pesticide that does not appear of the CA Restricted Materials List? - ANSWERSNo, but you must be a certified applicator. Non-Agricultural restricted use permits are a little less stringent than Agricultural restricted use permits. What is a main difference? - ANSWERSAgricultural restricted use permits are required to be site and time specific. A Notice of Intent for restricted use materials that don't have specific dates and times must be submitted to ___ at least ___ before application. - ANSWERSThe County Agricultural Commissioner; 24 hrs What are Pesticide Safety Information Series Leaflets (PSISs)? - ANSWERSThese are pamphlets developed for all kinds of pesticides and given when restricted permits are issued. Series A is for ag settings, Series N is for non ag settings. Before selling restricted materials to a user, Pest Control Dealers must have---? - ANSWERSA copy of the buyer's restricted materials permit. What is a QAC valid for? - ANSWERSThis license is valid for the use or supervision of restricted or normal pesticides. *QAC-Q (maintenance gardener) is not valid for restricted materials What is a QAL able to do? - ANSWERSMay supervise pesticides of all types; may also supervise a Mainenance gardener business if they have completed the category B certification. Does a QAL need to register with the County? - ANSWERSNo, but each business must register with the CAC of each county with annual renewal. What is a Pest Control Adviser able to do? - ANSWERSMay provide agriculture related recommendations and act as an authority on agricultural use. PCAs may also solicit services or sales for agricultural use. All recommendations must be in writing and retain copies for a year. To whom may a person with a Pesticide Broker License sell? - ANSWERSTo another broker or dealer; this license does not allow for selling to an end user. However, a registrant selling their own DPR licensed pesticide product may sell to end users. Brokers must maintain records for 4 years. What is the purpose of a Pest Control Business license? - ANSWERSAllows a person to advertise to, solicit, or operate a business to conduct pest control for hire. Businesses must have a qualified applicator around. In order to do work on a park, golf course, or cemetery, one needs a ___. - ANSWERSMaintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License. A Notice of Application must include what? - ANSWERSStart date, pesticide ID, and precautions. Businesses must also submit a Completion Notice within 24 hrs after completion.