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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exposure-response relationship

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The relationship between exposure level and the incidence of adverse effects.

Extraction Procedure (EP Toxic)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Determining toxicity by a procedure which simulates leaching; if a certain concentration of a toxic substance can be leached from a waste, that waste is considered hazardous, i.e."EP Toxic."

extraction well

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A discharge well used to remove groundwater or air.

extremely hazardous substances

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any of 406 chemicals identified by EPA as toxic, and listed under SARA Title III. The list is subject to periodic revision.

fabric filter

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A cloth device that catches dust particles from industrial emissions.

facilities plans

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Plans and studies related to the construction of treatment works necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act or RCRA. A facilities plan investigates needs and provides information on the ...

facility emergency coordinator

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Representative of a facility covered by environmental law (e.g, a chemical plant) who participates in the emergency reporting process with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).