Which of the Following Is True About the Regulation of Pesticide

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the regulation of pesticide use by the EPA?

• A)A pesticide may be legally registered only if it will perform its intended function without posing unreasonable risk to humans or the environment.
• B)The EPA may balance the economic and social costs of use of a pesticide in deciding whether to register it.
• C)Once a pesticide is registered, the registration cannot be canceled for five years.
• D)Both (a) and (b).
• E)Both (a) and (c).

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