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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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Agricultural chemicals > Pesticides 
significant deterioration
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Pollution resulting from a new source in previously "clean" areas. (See: prevention of significant deterioration.)
protozoa
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
One-celled animals that are larger and more complex than bacteria. May cause disease.
public comment period
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The time allowed for the public to express its views and concerns regarding an action by EPA (e.g. a Federal Register Notice of proposed rule-making, a public notice of a draft ...
public health approach
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Regulatory and voluntary focus on effective and feasible risk management actions at the national and community level to reduce human exposures and risks, with priority given to ...
public health context
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
The incidence, prevalence, and severity of diseases in communities or populations and the factors that account for them, including infections, exposure to pollutants, and other ...
public hearing
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A formal meeting wherein EPA officials hear the public's views and concerns about an EPA action or proposal. EPA is required to consider such comments when evaluating its actions. ...
public notice
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
1. Notification by EPA informing the public of Agency actions such as the issuance of a draft permit or scheduling of a hearing. EPA is required to ensure proper public notice, ...
Sub-categories
- Fungicides (58)
- Herbicides (125)
- Insecticides (20)
- Nitrogen fertilizers (16)
- Organic fertilizers (43)
- Pesticides (35135)
- Potassium fertilizers (300)
- Urea (21)