MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

Which act mandated the recordkeeping of Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) applications?

1. Federal Insecticide Act

2. 1990 Farm Bill (FACT Act)

3. Food Security Act

4. Pesticide Control Act

The correct answer is: 1990 Farm Bill (FACT Act)

The 1990 Farm Bill, also known as the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act, introduced the provision that mandated recordkeeping of Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) applications. This act emphasized the importance of tracking pesticide usage to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, thereby protecting human health and the environment from the potential risks associated with pesticides. By requiring that records be maintained for RUP applications, the legislation aimed to promote accountability among pesticide applicators, facilitate enforcement of pesticide regulations, and support data collection for agricultural practices. This initiative also plays a crucial role in helping to monitor and manage pesticide resistance and environmental impacts over time. The other options, while related to pesticide regulations, do not specifically address recordkeeping for RUP applications. The Federal Insecticide Act primarily focused on the registration and labeling of pesticides. The Food Security Act dealt with farm programs and conservation, and the Pesticide Control Act focused on regulating pesticide use but did not establish the recordkeeping requirements specific to RUP applications as stipulated in the Farm Bill.