MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

Which hotline provides assistance specifically for agricultural pollution emergencies?

1. National Response Center

2. MDEQ PEAS Hotline

3. MDA Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline

4. Chemtrec Hotline

The correct answer is: MDA Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline

The MDA Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline is specifically designed to address agricultural pollution emergencies. This hotline serves as a direct resource for farmers, agricultural businesses, and the general public who need immediate assistance or guidance related to agricultural pollutants and environmental hazards. It is crucial for managing incidents effectively to ensure quick response and mitigation of any potential environmental impacts from agricultural activities. Other hotlines may serve broader environmental or hazardous materials purposes but do not focus exclusively on agricultural pollution. For instance, the National Response Center is geared towards reporting all types of environmental hazards rather than focusing solely on agriculture. The MDEQ PEAS Hotline, while handling pollution emergencies, isn't exclusively tied to agricultural concerns, and the Chemtrec Hotline is primarily for chemical emergencies and transportation-related issues. Thus, the specificity and targeted assistance of the MDA Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline make it the appropriate resource for agricultural pollution emergencies.