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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Major Environmental Laws

Clean Air Act (CAA)

Clean Water Act (CWA)

Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)

Endangered Species Act

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)

Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund)

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)


Major Environmental Laws listing on top level of EPA site

A more comprehensive list of laws (as of 1995) administered by EPA

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.

Full text of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Exit EPA disclaimer

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