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Colorado Commercial Pesticide (Law and Regulations) Questions and Answers
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Colorado Commercial Pesticide (Law and Regulations)Questions and Answers
Special Local Needs Label Correct Ans-Section 24c, additional uses of a federally registered
pesticide. This is designed to allow states to register uses for needs that may be specific to a
small region.
Emergency Exemption Correct Ans-Section 18, EPA can allow State and Federal agencies to
permit an additional use during a short-term pest management crisis in a specific locality.
Emergency exemptions are used when there is an emergency situation and are no federally
registered pesticides available to control a serious pest problem.
Minimum-Risk Pesticides Correct Ans-Products that pose a minimal risk to humans and the
environment and thus are exempt from federal registration.
Reregistration Program Correct Ans-EPA is ensuring that older pesticides meet
contemporary health and safety standards and product labeling requirements, and that their
risks are moderated.
Residues Correct Ans-Pesticides are widely used in producing food. These pesticides may
remain in small amounts in or on fruits, vegetables, grains, other foods, and animals feeds.
Tolerance Correct Ans-Maximum residue limit, which is the amount of pesticide residue
allowed to remain in or on each treated food commodity.
The tolerance applies to food imported into this country, as well as to food grown here in the
U.S.
, Colorado Commercial Pesticide (Law and Regulations)
Questions and Answers
Storage and Disposal Correct Ans-provides general instructions for storage and disposal of
the pesticide and its container.
Civil Penalties Correct Ans-May be assessed a civil penalty...of nit more than $5,000 for
each offense.
In case involving only minor violations, the EPA may issue a warning instead of assessing a
penalty.
Criminal Penalties Correct Ans-Violation of FIFRA provisions is a misdemeanor. Upon
conviction, a commercial applicator is subject to a fine up to $25,000 and/or one year
imprisonment and a producer is subject to a fine of up to $50,000.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Correct Ans-Governs the establishment of pesticide
tolerances for food and feed products.
Food Quality Protection Act Correct Ans-Established a single, health-based standard to be
used when assessing the risks of pesticide residues on food and feed.
Pesticides must be tested for endocrine.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Correct Ans-A federal regulation that intends to reduce
the risk of pesticide poisoning and injuries among agricultural workers and handlers. The WPS
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