Emergency Condition (Requires Pesticides)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009270",
  "term": "Emergency Condition (Requires Pesticides)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Urgent, non-routine situation that requires the use of a pesticide(s) and shall be deemed to exist when:(1) No effective pesticides are available under the Act that have labeled uses registered for control of the pest under the conditions of the emergency; and (2) No economically or environmentally feasible alternative practices which provide adequate control are available; and(3) The situation:(i) Involves the introduction or dissemination of an invasive species or a pesticide new to or not theretofore known to be widely prevalent or distributed within or throughout the United States and its territories; or(ii) Will present significant risks to human health; or(iii) Will present significant risks to threatened or endangered species, beneficial organisms, or the environment; or(iv) Will cause significant economic loss due to:(A) An outbreak or an expected outbreak of a pest; or(B) A change in plant growth or development caused by unusual environmental conditions where such change can be rectified by the use of a pesticide(s).",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 166.3 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/emergency-condition-requires-pesticides/"
}