Which act allows the EPA to issue exemptions to states for certain pesticide uses?

The correct choice is related to Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which specifically allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant exemptions to states for certain pesticide uses. This provision is important for addressing urgent pest control needs that may not be covered under the existing pesticide labeling or registrations.

Under Section 18, states can request emergency exemptions to use a pesticide that may not be authorized on the label when there is an urgent need to control a pest that threatens public health, agricultural production, or the environment. The process involves the state providing justification for the exemption, which the EPA then reviews to ensure that the exemption meets safety requirements.

The other options relate to different aspects of pesticide regulation. Section 25(b), for example, pertains to minimum risk pesticides and outlines criteria for exemptions from registration for certain low-risk products. Section 14 involves the requirement for pesticide registration, while Section 22 discusses the sanctions for noncompliance with the provisions of FIFRA. Understanding these sections helps clarify the regulatory framework of pesticide use and the conditions under which exemptions can be granted.