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Under 18 AAC 90.305(c)(1), the written core competency examination required for all Alaska commercial pesticide applicators must address, at a minimum, the competency areas specified in which federal regulation?
- 40 C.F.R. 171.105(a)
- 40 C.F.R. 171.103(d)
- 40 C.F.R. 171.103(c)
- 7 U.S.C. 136
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Alaska's core competency exam for all commercial applicators must cover at least the competency areas in 40 C.F.R. 171.103(c); the separate category exams are tied to 171.103(d).🔗 Source
Under the Alaska definition of direct supervision in 18 AAC 90.990, what standard applies specifically to a custom, commercial, or contract applicator?
- Supervision by telephone availability only
- Direct on-the-job supervision
- Weekly written check-ins with the technician
- Supervision by a department employee
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Alaska defines direct supervision for a custom, commercial, or contract applicator as direct on-the-job supervision, stricter than the availability standard used for other applicators.🔗 Source
In Alaska's pesticide regulations, what score constitutes "passing" a certification examination?
- At least 60 percent of the highest possible grade
- At least 65 percent of the highest possible grade
- At least 70 percent of the highest possible grade
- At least 75 percent of the highest possible grade
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The definitions in 18 AAC 90.990 treat "pass" or "passing" as earning at least 70 percent of the highest possible grade on the written certification examinations.🔗 Source
Under 18 AAC 90.300(f), what is true about an Alaska pesticide certification?
- It may be transferred to another individual with department approval
- It may not be transferred
- It automatically transfers to an employer's other staff
- It may be transferred only between categories of use
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Alaska states that certification under these sections may not be transferred; it stays personal to the certified individual.🔗 Source
Within how many days after a change in business name or organization must an Alaska certified applicator notify the department under 18 AAC 90.300(e)?
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
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Alaska gives a certified applicator 30 days to notify the department of a change in business name, organization, or other application information.🔗 Source
Which of the following activities is NOT included under the Category Three, Agricultural Pest Control designation?
- Treating seeds grown and stored for distribution or planting
- Applying pesticides to greenhouses and nurseries
- Soil or commodity fumigation
- Applying pesticides to feed, bedding, or bodies of animals
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NOTE: This category does not include soil or commodity fumigation. These fumigations are certified under categories 15 and 16.🔗 Source
Under 18 AAC 90.620, for the liability insurance required to obtain Alaska certification for custom, commercial, or contract pesticide use, what is the minimum coverage for property damage?
- Not less than $100,000 per incident
- Not less than $300,000 per incident
- Not less than $500,000 per incident
- Not less than $1,000,000 per incident
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Alaska requires liability insurance of at least $500,000 per person for bodily injury and at least $300,000 per incident for property damage, so the property-damage minimum is $300,000.🔗 Source
Under Alaska's drift control rule (18 AAC 90.610), if a pesticide label states no maximum wind speed, an applicator may not apply the pesticide when wind speed exceeds what value?
- 5 miles per hour
- 7 miles per hour
- 10 miles per hour
- 15 miles per hour
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When the labeling lists no maximum wind speed, Alaska bars application once measured wind speed exceeds seven miles per hour; the same 7 mph threshold also triggers shutoff on outdoor automatic sprayer or mister equipment.🔗 Source
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