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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point of departure (POD)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A dose that can be considered to be in the range of observed responses, without significant extrapolation. A PoD can be a data point or an estimated point that is derived from ...

point source

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A stationary location or fixed facility such as an industry or municipality that discharges pollutants into air or surface water through pipes, ditches, lagoons, wells, or stacks; ...

pollution

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any substances in water, soil, or air that degrade the natural quality of the environment, offend the senses of sight, taste, or smell, or cause a health hazard. The usefulness of ...

pollution prevention

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Actively identifying equipment, processes, and activities which generate excessive wastes or use toxic chemicals and then making substitutions, alterations, or product ...

potable water

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Raw or treated water that is considered safe to drink.

private applicator

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A category of applicator certification for farmers and/or employees such that they can legally apply restricted use pesticides or supervise others doing so who are not certified.