Which registration type allows states to address unlisted uses for federally registered pesticides?

Which registration type allows states to address unlisted uses for federally registered pesticides?

• A. 24(c) registrations
• B. Section 18 registrations
• C. Standard registrations
• D. Emergency registrations

Answer: (A)

Special Local Needs registrations, known as 24(c) registrations, let a state authorize a use of a federally registered pesticide that isn’t on the national label. This mechanism lets the state tailor pesticide use to local needs while keeping EPA oversight and ensuring the labeling reflects the state-specific use and any restrictions. It’s not about emergencies or temporary fixes; every 24(c) registration exists to address a local requirement within the framework of the already registered product. Emergency exemptions under Section 18 are for urgent pest problems and are temporary, not meant to cover unlisted uses on a long-term basis. Standard registrations cover only uses that appear on the federal label.

Special Local Needs registrations, known as 24(c) registrations, let a state authorize a use of a federally registered pesticide that isn’t on the national label. This mechanism lets the state tailor pesticide use to local needs while keeping EPA oversight and ensuring the labeling reflects the state-specific use and any restrictions. It’s not about emergencies or temporary fixes; every 24(c) registration exists to address a local requirement within the framework of the already registered product.

Emergency exemptions under Section 18 are for urgent pest problems and are temporary, not meant to cover unlisted uses on a long-term basis. Standard registrations cover only uses that appear on the federal label.