Code of Colorado Regulations
1200 - Department of Agriculture
1206 - Conservation Services Division
8 CCR 1206-1 - WATER QUALITY CONTROL CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND GROUND WATER
Rule I - COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS
Part 5.0 - Operations
Universal Citation: 1200 CO Code Regs 5.0
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
5.1. Security
(a) All fertilizer in the facilities shall be
secured against access by unauthorized persons.
(b) Valves on storage containers shall be
locked and secured except when persons responsible for the facility security
are present at the facility.
(c)
Valves on empty storage containers need not be secured.
5.2. Inspection and Maintenance
Secondary containment structures, storage containers, appurtenances and mixing and loading areas should be visually inspected regularly and maintained as necessary to assure compliance with these rules.
5.3. Site Closure and Discontinuation of Operation.
(a) The Colorado
Department of Agriculture must be notified of the permanent discontinuation of
operations at any bulk fertilizer storage facility and mixing and loading area
within 7 days of closure.
(b) When
a bulk fertilizer storage facility is closed or operations are discontinued:
(1) All fertilizer, rinsates, wash waters,
and other materials containing fertilizer shall be removed from the facility
site and utilized for the original intended purpose of the product;
and
(2) All storage containers
shall be thoroughly cleaned by triple rinsing or the
equivalent.
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