Chapter 1 Flashcards
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A ___________ is any substance or mixture of substances or chemicals intended for defoliating or desiccating plants or for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, weeds or other forms of plant or animal life declared to be a pest.
pesticide
Definition of a ___________ includes but is not limited to insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, herbicides, desiccants, defoliants, plant regulators, and nematodes.
pesticide
_________ is responsible for the registration of pesticides, reviewing labels for accuracy and safety, development of pesticide applicator training materials and enforcement of federal pesticide laws and regulation.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Each state and indian tribe has laws governing pesticides and their uses and these laws must be ____________ as federal laws
at least as strict
State certification plans are approved and evaluated by _______. Because pesticide applicators are directly regulated and certified by their state agencies, these applicators must have a thorough knowledge of the state and federal pesticide laws.
EPA
In 1947, Congress passed the _______ _______, _________ and __________ ____ which required federal registration of pesticides shipped in interstate commerce. Under the 1947 __________, registered pesticides could be used by almost anyone for any purpose, and in any way, because that law did not address itself to pesticide use
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
In 1972, Congress amended the FIFRA to add key regulatory mechanisms. This legislation is known as the _________ ______ ______ _______ _______. Among other things these regulations (1) prohibit use of any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with label instructions; (2) require that pesticides be classified for general or restricted-use; (3) provide that pesticides in the restricted category may be used only by or under the direct supervision of certified applicators, or under such other regulatory restrictions as the EPA administor may require; (4) establish general categories of certified applicator: private applicator and commercial applicator; (5) provide penalties (fines and jail terms) for violations of FIFRA; and (6) provide states the authority to regulate the sale or use of any federally registered pesticides in that state.
Federal Environmental Pesticide Control ACT (FEPCA)
The amended _________ was fully implented in October 1977. A discussion of Tennessee certification will be covered under the state law.
FIFRA
By regulation, the ______ set minimum standards of competency for certification of pesticide applicators. This regulation, 40CFR171 “Certification of Pesticide Applicators,” allows state and indian tribes with _____ approved plans to adminster certification programs within their boundaries. Certification is proof that an applicator knows the correct and safe way to apply restricted- use pesticides.
EPA
___________ must register every pesticide with the EPA.
Manufacturers
All pesticides must be classified by EPA either as _________ or __________. These are defined under state law.
general or restricted-use
An applicator may not use any pesticide in a manner not permitted by the _________ _________ . A pesticide may be applied on on plants, animals, or sites specified in the directions for use. You may not use higher dosages, higher concentrations or more frequent applications. You must follow directions for use, safety, mixing, diluting, storage and disposal.
product’s label
Civil Penalties: Any commercial applicator who violates any provision of FIFRA may be assessed a penalty of not more than _______ for each offense. (______ for private applicators) Before the agency imposes a fine, you have the right to ask for a hearing.
$5,000 commercial, $1,000 private
Criminal Penalties: Any applicator who knowingly violates any provision of FIFRA shall be fined not more than __________ or _______ year in prison (_______ and/or ________ days in prison for private applicators)
Commercial $25,000 or 1 year in prison
Private $1,000 and/or 30 days in prison
The book with the laws and regulations found in the “Laws and Regulations Governing Pest Control Operators and Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides” This book may be obtained from ________ ________ __ _____________
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
__________ _____ ___ _________ is responsible for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of pest control employees and the general public from hazards and consequences of pest control activities. ______ insures that all pesticides are used in accordance with the registered labels and labeling. The department regulates all pesticides use within Tennessee, issues certification for uses of restricted-use pesticides, and enforces regulations dealingwith pesticide safety, handling, application, and disposal.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
TDA certification and enforcement are coordinated primarily through the Ag Inputs and Pesticides section of the _________ ________ ________
Regulatory Services Division
In Tennessee, _____ establishes qualifications and administers examiniations for individuals to become commercial applicators and licensed applicators (licensed pest control operators) that enables these people to apply restricted-use pesticides and become involved in commercial pest control operations (charge a fee)
TDA
The department also certifies people as _______ ________ who do pest control work in residential, industrial, or institutional buildings as part of their regular employment. Such people include building superintendents, caretakers, and maintenance workers who are employed by apartments, schools, government agencies, manufacturing plants, private businesses, hospitals, or similiar facilities
commercial applicators
The ________ __ _________ has the authority to authorize one to use, supervise the use, buy, or sell restricted-use pesticides in the process called certification
commissioner of agriculture
___________ pesticides are those that will not ordinarily cause unreasonable adverse effects on the user or the environment when used in accordance with label instructions. These pesticides are available to the public.
General-Use
___________ pesticides are defined as those that may cause cause adverse effects on the environment and/or the applicator, unless subject to additional regulatory restrictions. These are generally available only to certified applicators.
Restricted Use
Applicators of restrictred use pesticides must be certified as ________ applicators or ________ applicators
private or commercial
A _____________ is a farmer, rancher, orchardist, nursery, producer, greenhouse operator, etc. who uses or supervises the use of restricted pesticides to produce an agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the applicator or his employer or (if applied without compensation other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities) on the property of another person.
private applicator
