Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.11 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 4.11.6 - Monitoring Procedures
Rule 4.11.601 - MONITORING
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 4.11.601
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The department shall perform both statewide monitoring and specific management plan monitoring as required by 80-15-202, MCA for the presence of agricultural chemical residues. The department may monitor media including: soil, air, plants, water, animals, and any other media identified as necessary to accomplish the provisions of Title 80, chapter 15, MCA.
(2) Monitoring shall be used to determine:
(a) the occurrence, extent and
probability of agricultural chemical impairment or degradation of ground water
in Montana;
(b) the need for
intensified monitoring in a particular location;
(c) the need for preparation of specific
ground water management plans as provided in
80-15-212,
MCA;
(d) compliance with the
requirements of Title 80, chapter 15, MCA and rules adopted thereunder;
and
(e) whether the provisions of a
SMP are reducing the occurrence or concentration of agricultural chemicals in
the environment.
Sec. 80-15-105, MCA; IMP, Sec. 80-15-202 and 80-15-203, MCA;
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