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Subject: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

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Ms. Earp

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Date Posted: 04/21/05 1:42:31pm PDT
In reply to: Ms. Earp 's message, "Major Environmental Laws and Summaries" on 04/21/05 1:27:36pm PDT

7 U.S.C. s/s 136 et seq. (1996)

The primary focus of FIFRA was to provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA was given authority under FIFRA not only to study the consequences of pesticide usage but also to require users (farmers, utility companies, and others) to register when purchasing pesticides.

Through later amendments to the law, users also must take exams for certification as applicators of pesticides. All pesticides used in the U.S. must be registered (licensed) by EPA. Registration assures that pesticides will be properly labeled and that if in accordance with specifications, will not cause unreasonable harm to the environment.

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