CPA Federal Pesticide Laws 2

Question 1

Under FIFRA, which entity is primarily responsible for registering pesticide products before they can be sold or distributed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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State departments of agriculture

Question 2

A pesticide is classified as 'Restricted Use' (RUP) primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

May cause unreasonable adverse effects without additional precautions

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Is approved only for organic farming

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Has expired its registration period

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Is manufactured outside the United States

Question 3

Which section of FIFRA requires that pesticide use must be consistent with the product label?

Accepted Answer

Section 12

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Section 2

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Section 5

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Section 18

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) under FIFRA?

Accepted Answer

To permit testing of unregistered pesticides on limited acreage

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To allow homeowners to mix unregistered chemicals

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To exempt certain crops from all pesticide restrictions

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To allow states to override federal registration

Question 5

Under FIFRA, who bears the burden of proving that a pesticide will not cause unreasonable adverse effects when seeking registration?

Accepted Answer

The pesticide registrant (manufacturer)

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The EPA

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The state department of agriculture

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Independent environmental groups

Question 6

Which term describes the cancellation of a pesticide registration when it poses an imminent hazard, taking effect immediately without a hearing?

Accepted Answer

Suspension

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Voluntary cancellation

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Denial

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Conditional registration

Question 7

A pesticide label states 'For use only by certified applicators.' This designation means the product is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Restricted use

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General use

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Organic certified

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Experimental