Agricultural chemicals

Agricultural chemicals

Includes chemicals designed for agricultural use for protection of crops from fungus and insects, as well as for the growth and protection of plants.

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performance data (for incinerators)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Information collected, during a trial burn, on concentrations of designated organic compounds and pollutants found in incinerator emissions. Data analysis must show that the ...

performance standards

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

1. Regulatory requirements limiting the concentrations of designated organic compounds, particulate matter, and hydrogen chloride in emissions from incinerators. 2. Operating ...

periphyton

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Microscopic underwater plants and animals that are firmly attached to solid surfaces such as rocks, logs, and pilings.

permissible dose

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The dose of a chemical that may be received by an individual without the expectation of a significantly harmful result.

permissible exposure limit

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Also referred to as PEL, federal limits for workplace exposure to contaminants as established by OSHA.

permit

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An authorization, license, or equivalent control document issued by EPA or an approved state agency to implement the requirements of an environmental regulation; e.g. a permit to ...