Illinois Pesticide Applicator Practice Test

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Who is responsible for enforcing the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)?

  1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture

  2. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  3. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources

  4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The correct answer is: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the agency responsible for enforcing the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This act provides the framework for regulating pesticide distribution, sale, and use, establishing a system to ensure that all pesticides used in the United States are safe for both humans and the environment. The EPA's role includes reviewing pesticide registration applications, setting tolerance levels for pesticide residues on food, and monitoring compliance with pesticide regulations. Other agencies mentioned, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, primarily focus on agriculture and related issues but do not have the enforcement authority provided to the EPA regarding FIFRA. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages state-specific environmental resources and may enforce state laws, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on public health rather than pesticide regulation. Thus, the EPA is distinctly tasked with ensuring the safe application of pesticides as outlined in FIFRA.

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