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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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master record identification number (MRID)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A unique cataloging number assigned to an individual pesticide study at the time of its submission to the Agency.

material safety data sheet (MSDS)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, or Extremely Hazardous Substance, including its physical properties, hazards to personnel, fire and explosion potential, safe ...

maximum contaminant level (MCL)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The maximum level of certain contaminants permitted in drinking water supplied by a public water system as set by EPA under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The maximum level of a contaminant that is associated with no adverse health effects from drinking water containing that contaminant over a lifetime. For chemicals believed to ...

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The primary permitting program under the Clean Water Act which regulates all discharges to surface water.

National Response Center (NRC)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The primary communications center operated by the U.S. Coast Guard to receive reports of major chemical and oil spills and other hazardous substances into the environment. The NRC ...

Office of General Council (OGC)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

This EPA Office provides legal advice and service to all organizational elements of EPA, including the Office of Pesticide Programs.