True or False: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducts benefit-risk assessments on each pesticide that is registered.

The statement is true because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the regulation of pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This includes conducting thorough benefit-risk assessments for each pesticide before it is registered for use. The assessment involves evaluating the potential benefits of the pesticide, such as its effectiveness in controlling pests and its economic value, against potential risks to human health and the environment.

This rigorous process is crucial to ensure that any pesticide used in agriculture or other settings is safe and poses an acceptable level of risk when used according to label instructions. The EPA’s assessments are based on current scientific data and are an essential component of their regulatory responsibilities.

Other choices, such as "False," would misrepresent the EPA’s role in assessing the safety and efficacy of pesticides, while "Not applicable" and "Varies by state" suggest inconsistencies in regulation that do not reflect the federal oversight provided by the EPA.