Under FIFRA, What Happens If a Pesticide Cannot Perform Its

question 64

Multiple Choice

Under FIFRA, what happens if a pesticide cannot perform its intended function without unreasonable risks to human health or the environment?

• A) The pesticide will not be approved for sale
• B) The pesticide will become a controlled substance and possession will result in criminal prosecution.
• C) The pesticide may be given a restricted use registration
• D) The pesticide will be sold to the public anyway, with a warning label
• E) The pesticide will be sold to the public anyway, but only if it treats a pest which carries the risk of spreading disease.

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest

A minority ownership interest in a subsidiary that is not owned by the parent company, usually reflected in the equity section of the parent's balance sheet.

Unrealized Gain

Profits that have been earned on paper from an investment but have not been realized through a sale, and thus are not included in the income statement until realized.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the allocation of the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time.

Fair Value Increments

Adjustments made to the book values of assets or liabilities to reflect their fair value at the time of acquisition in a business combination.