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Pesticide Container and Containment Regulations
Federal regulations designed to reduce the chance of spills and contamination from pesticide containers and containment structures.
Pesticide Drift Regulation
Measures and guidelines designed to minimize off-target movement of pesticides during and after application.
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
The highest level of pesticide residue legally allowed in or on food or feed, based on good agricultural practices.
Pesticide Application Certification
Certification process required for those who apply restricted-use pesticides to demonstrate competence in handling and application.
Pesticide Recordkeeping Program
Mandates that private applicators keep records of restricted-use pesticides applied in agricultural settings.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles
An environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of practices.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Pesticides
Federal law that protects public drinking water supplies from pesticide contamination.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
U.S. federal law that sets the framework for pesticide regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment.
Resistant Management Strategies
Strategies to delay the development of pesticide resistance in pest populations.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Role in Pesticide Regulation
The EPA is responsible for regulating the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides within the U.S.
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to help people make informed decisions.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides
EPA's regulation aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.
Endangered Species Protection Program
Regulations to ensure that pesticide use does not harm endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996
Amends FIFRA and sets stricter safety standards for new and existing pesticides, with a focus on protecting children's health.
Pesticide Tolerances in International Trade
The establishment of pesticide residue limits to facilitate international trade, ensuring food safety and compliance with domestic and international regulations.
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