Which act provides federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use, with enforcement by the Environmental Protection Agency?

• A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• B. Federal Trade Commission Act
• C. Clean Water Act
• D. National Environmental Policy Act

Answer: (A)

Pesticide regulation at the federal level is handled by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. This law gives the Environmental Protection Agency authority to register pesticides, set labeling and usage requirements, and control how pesticides are distributed, sold, and used. EPA enforcement ensures that products meet safety and effectiveness standards, labels are followed, and violators can face penalties or product actions like recalls or cancellations of registrations. The other acts address different areas: the Federal Trade Commission Act focuses on unfair or deceptive trade practices, the Clean Water Act deals with water pollution and discharges, and the National Environmental Policy Act requires environmental reviews for federal actions. In this context, FIFRA is the one that directly governs how pesticides are distributed, sold, and used and assigns enforcement to the EPA.