CFA Regulations and Recordkeeping 2

Question 1

Under most state fertilizer regulations, how long must application records be retained after the application date?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 2

Which federal law requires fertilizer dealers to report sales of certain nitrogen-based fertilizers to prevent misuse?

Accepted Answer

Safe Explosives Act

Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

FIFRA

Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Question 3

A CFA applicator applies fertilizer near a public water supply intake. Which regulation specifically governs buffer requirements in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

State nutrient management regulations

Answer

OSHA standards

Answer

USDA crop insurance rules

Answer

Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations

Question 4

When a bulk fertilizer delivery is made to a farm, which document must accompany the delivery per most state regulations?

Accepted Answer

Delivery ticket or weight certificate

Answer

Pesticide use report

Answer

MSDS only

Answer

Operator license copy

Question 5

Which of the following must typically appear on a fertilizer label under AAPFCO model regulations?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteed analysis

Answer

Applicator license number

Answer

Field GPS coordinates

Answer

Soil test results

Question 6

A state inspector finds a CFA applicator's records are incomplete. What is the most likely immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

License suspension or civil penalty

Answer

Criminal felony charge

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Federal prosecution

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Mandatory soil testing

Question 7

What information is NOT typically required on a commercial fertilizer application record?

Accepted Answer

Applicator's personal income

Answer

Date of application

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Product name and analysis

Answer

Rate of application