LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR QAC EXAM

LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR QAC EXAMWhat is FIFRA Section 3? correct answerGeneral Pesticide Product Registration - run of the mill pesticide labeling production What is FIFA Section 18? correct answerEmergency 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)? correct answerAuthority of States What is FIFRA Section 24(c) correct answerSpecial 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? correct answerAny 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? correct answer1. 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? correct answerCalifornia determines that the labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional permit to use.