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PANUPS: Resource Pointer #130

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Resource Pointer #130

June 19, 1997

For copies of the following resources, please contact 
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.

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*Farm Chemicals Handbook '97, 1997.* Meister Publishing 
Company. Presents information about all pesticides 
registered in U.S. plus others, including trade and 
common names of pesticide formulations and active 
ingredients, registered uses, toxicity and basic 
manufacturers. Regulatory section gives detailed 
descriptions of laws and regulations pertaining to 
pesticides, including Clean Air Act, Food Quality 
Protection Act, Endangered Species Act and many others. 
Provides contact information for pesticide 
manufacturers. US$89. Meister Publishing Company, 37733 
Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094; phone toll free 
(800) 572-7740 or (216) 942-2000; fax (216) 942-0662.

*Agricultural Chemicals: Book IV -- Fungicides, 1997.* 
W.T. Thomson. Provides brief descriptions of fungicides 
used worldwide, including information about uses, 
manufacturers and application rates. Organizes listing 
by chemical group. Includes names and addresses of basic 
manufacturers. 235 pp. US$24.95. Thomson Publications, 
P.O. Box 9335, Fresno, CA 93791; phone (209) 435-2163; 
fax (209) 435-8319; http://www.agbook.com.

*The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
(FIFRA) and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) 
as Amended by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 
August 3, 1996, 1997.* U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA). Presents complete updated text of major 
pesticide regulations in U.S. 189 pp. U.S. EPA, 
Waterside Mall, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, 
Mailcode 7506 C; phone (703) 305-5017; fax (703) 305-
5558. 

*Methyl Bromide: Environmental Health Criteria 166, 
1995.* International Programme on Chemical Safety 
(IPCS). Evaluates methyl bromide's risks to human health 
and environment, stressing need to follow stict safety 
precautions because of its toxicity. Discusses uses and 
mode of action, and examines ways humans might be 
exposed. Reviews case studies of accidental and 
occupational poisoning, including numerous fatalities. 
324 pp. Specify order number 1160166. US$42.30. World 
Health Organization (WHO), Distribution and Sales, 1211 
Geneva 27, Switzerland; phone (41-22) 791 3592; fax (41-
22) 788-0401.

*Special Report on Environmental Endocrine Disruption: 
An Effects Assessment and Analysis, 1997.* U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Reviews 
scientific literature on endocrine disruptors, focussing 
on whether there is evidence that these substances 
impact humans or wildlife. Describes studies on range of 
health effects, including male and female reproductive 
problems and cancer. Concludes that certain wildlife 
species have been adversely affected by endocrine 
disruptors and risks to humans warrant further research. 
114 pp. Specify order number EPA/630/R96/012. US EPA, 
ORD Publications, Mailstop G-72, 26 West Martin Luther 
King Dr., Cincinatti, OH 45268; phone (513) 569-7562; 
fax (513) 569-7566; report is also online at 
http://www.epa.gov/ORD/whatsnew.htm.

We encourage those interested in having resources listed 
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of 
publications, videos or other sources to our office 
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program 
Associate Adam Kirshner for further information.  

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