Term 1 of 94
The additional risk assessment provided by FQPA:
analyzes the effectiveness of pesticides in pest control.
focuses on the economic benefits of pesticide use.
helps determine whether there are aggregate and cumulative risks to the use of
pesticides used for pest control and whether any are possible endocrine disruptors.
provides a checklist for pesticide application procedures.
Term 2 of 94
Applications made too close to harvest (date that the crop is undercut, not the date it is
removed from the field):
will always result in higher crop yields.
are guaranteed to meet all safety standards regardless of timing.
are encouraged to maximize pesticide use for better profits.
are at risk of not meeting the tolerance levels set by EPA and the crop may be
unmarketable.
Term 3 of 94
The first violation by a private applicator, as defined by statute:
is ignored if the applicator has a good track record.
results in a warning from the EPA; each subsequent offense is subject to a fine up to
$1,200.
leads to immediate suspension of pesticide application licenses.
results in mandatory community service for the violator.
,Term 4 of 94
EPA was given authority under FIFRA to not only study the consequences of pesticide but to
also:
encourage the use of pesticides without any regulations.
ban all pesticides from being sold to consumers.
provide financial assistance for pesticide manufacturers.
require users to register when purchasing pesticides.
Term 5 of 94
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA):
requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards. The EPA must conclude "with
reasonable certainty) that no harm will come to infants, children, or other sensitive
individuals exposed to pesticides.
less potential to harm humans and the environment.
is an individual who has been recognized ( certified) by the state, tribe, territory, or
agency responsible for regulating pesticides as being competent to use or supervise
use of RUPs.
are a person who uses or supervises the use of RUPs in the production of agricultural
commodities on land and owned or rented by him/her or his/her employer.
Term 6 of 94
Through later amendments to FIFRA; users also must take exams for certifications as:
endocrine disruptor.
private applicators in Colorado.
the colorado department of agriculture (cda).
applicators of pesticides.
,Term 7 of 94
In 1996, FIFRA was amended by:
custom agricultural applicators (ground and aerial), landscape maintenance
professionals, pest control operators, government workers, and other applicators who
apply pesticides as a condition of their employment.
the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA).
under Colorado law, is a person who engages in the business of applying pesticides or
operating a device for hire.
the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA).
Term 8 of 94
Since general use pesticides have a lower toxicity than RUPs, there is:
less potential to harm humans and the environment.
no regulations on their application whatsoever.
higher toxicity levels compared to restricted use pesticides.
greater effectiveness in killing all types of pests.
Term 9 of 94
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) created a new program that requires:
the epa to focus solely on organic pesticides.
the EPA to review every registered pesticide on a 15-year cycle.
the epa to only review pesticides when complaints are filed.
the epa to approve pesticides indefinitely without review.
, Term 10 of 94
Th WPS -Labeling is found:
in the 'application methods' section, which details how to apply the pesticide effectively.
in the 'safety precautions' section of the pesticide label, which is separate from usage
instructions.
within the 'storage and disposal' instructions, as it relates to handling the product after
use.
under the "DIRECTIONS FOR USE" in the 'AGRICULTURAUL USE REQUIREMENTS' box.
This box may be fund on both general use and RUP pesticide labels.
Term 11 of 94
Section 24c labels are:
valid only in the state of issue.
not recognized by any state authority.
only applicable to federal regulations.
valid in all states without restrictions.
Term 12 of 94
Section 24b Label - Minimum Risk Pesticides:
Pesticides must be tested for endocrine disruption potential. Endocrine disruptors may
be linked to a variety off developmental, behavioral, and reproductive problems.
outlines pesticide registration requirements that manufacturers must follow. Pesticides
under this section are the most familiar labeled products. Most pesticides are registered
this way.
is a federal regulation that was originally passed in 1974 to provide protections to
workers who perform hand labor tasks in fields after pesticide application. It has been
revised several times since its original version, most recently in 2015, to increase
protections to workers as well as provide protections to others.
pesticides with active ingredients that are considered minimum risk fall under this
pesticide regulation of FIFRA. These pesticides have only a very limited set of active and
inert ingredients specified by the EPA, but are not required to have an EPA registration
number.
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