Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce
Part 1 - Rules of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Subpart 3 - Bureau of Plant Industry
Chapter 10 - Crop Spraying and Licensing of Aerial Applicators
Subchapter 01 - Regulation of Application by Aircraft of Agricultural Substances
Materials and Methods for Application for Herbicides Containing Glyphosate in Bolivar County
Section 2-1-3-10-01-120.02

1. Helicopter must be equipped with precision type spray system. (Microfoil type)

2. Equipment Specifications and Application Techniques

3. Insurance: Property damage liability insurance for applications under this section of these regulations must be in the amount of $200,000.00 for each occurrence.

4. Observer: An observer employed by the applicator and/or the rice producer for whom the application is made, must be present at all times to monitor the application and record temperature, wind speed and direction, and other pertinent information. Temperature, wind speed and direction must be measured and recorded immediately prior to application, and monitored consistently during the application with recordings made when changes occur or every 1/4 hour (15 minutes). The time of day shall be recorded for the period of time such data is collected.

Example of Data to be recorded:

5. Inspector/Observer: An Inspector/Observer from the Bureau of Plant Industry, may be assigned to each apphcator. The Inspector/Observer will monitor and record wind speed and direction, temperature, herbicide use and symptoms of herbicide injury in the vicinity of the treated area, and labeling for the herbicide being applied.

6. Pilot Training: Each pilot making applications must complete an approved training course in proper application.

7. Equipment Inspections: Equipment may be inspected by the Bureau of Plant Industry. Inspections of equipment may be made at any time during and after the time it is used.