Statute and legislative history of the federal insecticide,fungicide, and rodenticide act and its impact on agriculture |
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| Authors: | Ralph T Ross |
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| Institution: | U.S. Department of Agriculture , Office of the Administrator,Agricultural Research,Science and Education Administration , Washington, DC, 20250 |
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| Abstract: | Abstract This report discusses the responsibilities of government for the legislation of pesticides, and describes the impact of various statutes on the use of pesticides in agriculture. Governmental responsibilities for management of the economy, education, and enactment of laws and regulations are discussed, and the history of U.S. legislation of pesticides and related substances is presented. Finally, the impact of pesticide regulation on international trade is considered. |
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| Keywords: | Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Statute Agriculture Legislation |
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