Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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Local Education Agency (LEA)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

In the asbestos program, an educational agency at the local level that exists primarily to operate schools or to contract for educational services, including primary and secondary public and private ...

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A committee appointed by the state emergency response commission, as required by SARA Title III, to formulate a comprehensive emergency plan for its jurisdiction.

Low Density Polyethylene (LOPE)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Plastic material used for both rigid containers and plastic film applications.

Low Emissivity (low-E) Windows

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

New window technology that lowers the amount of energy loss through windows by inhibiting the transmission of radiant heat while still allowing sufficient light to pass through.

low nox burners

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

One of several combustion technologies used to reduce emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx.)

Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Wastes less hazardous than most of those associated with a nuclear reactor; generated by hospitals, research laboratories, and certain industries. The Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory ...