Examination of the E.P.A. guidelines for pesticide assessment, and how they apply to studies on atrazine : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This report is concerned with examining the E.P.A. guidelines for pesticide assessment. Investigations conducted on atrazine are given as examples to show how they adhere to these guidelines. Areas of testing that are discussed are: hydrolysis, environmental fate, directions for use, residue chemistry, bioaccumulation in fish, terrestrial field dissipation studies, and toxicity. For each area under the guidelines the reason for testing, specific requirements, and suggested testing methods are given. Finally, using atrazine studies as examples, the report will show how these studies incorporate the requirements of the guidelines.