Restricted Use Pesticides Quiz

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What is the purpose of designating certain pesticides as 'Restricted Use Pesticides' by the U.S. EPA?

To encourage the use of those pesticides in agricultural practices

To reduce the environmental impact of pesticide use

To promote the unrestricted use of the pesticides

To limit the use of pesticides to only licensed applicators (correct)

What authority does the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have regarding 'Restricted Use Pesticides'?

The authority to ban the use of all restricted materials

The authority to regulate the sale of all pesticide products

The authority to designate 'Restricted Use Pesticides' on a product basis (correct)

The authority to issue restricted material permits

Under what circumstances are Federal 'Restricted Use Pesticides' considered restricted by the U.S. EPA?

When they are used without additional restrictions

When they may cause any form of toxicity hazards to applicators or others (correct)

Only when they cause acute oral or dermal toxicity hazards

When they have significant environmental effects

What is the significance of possessing a restricted material permit for certain pesticides?

It permits regulated possession and use of certain hazardous pesticides Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the U.S. EPA determine whether a pesticide should be designated as a 'Restricted Use Pesticide'?

By evaluating its potential toxicity hazards and environmental effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) in designating 'Restricted Use Pesticides'?

Designating 'Restricted Use Pesticides' and additional pesticides with certain active ingredients Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to use a 'Restricted Use Pesticide' according to the EPA?

A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision Signup and view all the answers

What does California classify as restricted materials?

Pesticides that may pose dangers and hazards in various ways Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a non-certified applicator use a restricted material?

When working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the certified applicator when non-certified handlers are involved in using certain federal restricted use pesticides?

They must be aware of the conditions at the site of application Signup and view all the answers

What does 'physically present' mean in the context of federal restricted use pesticides?

Remaining in the line of sight to ensure compliance with labeling directions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing direct supervision for federal restricted use pesticides?

To ensure compliance with labeling directions and safe handling procedures Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the potential hazards associated with federal restricted use pesticides according to the text?

Contamination of drinking water by pesticide residues Signup and view all the answers

What does EPA designate certain pesticides as, based on their potential hazards?

'Restricted Use Pesticides' Signup and view all the answers

Why are some pesticides listed as 'restricted materials' by California despite being used according to labeling requirements and restrictions?

'Restricted materials' may still pose dangers and hazards despite following labeling requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a certified applicator when providing direct supervision for non-certified handlers using restricted materials?

Providing guidance if the labeling is unclear Signup and view all the answers

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