Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
Chapter 30 - Consumer Protection
Subchapter 29 - Fertilizer
Part 3 - LIQUID, DRY, AND ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
Section 35:30-29-39 - Cessation of operations and facility closure

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 35:30-29-39

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) If for any reason a bulk fertilizer storage facility is closed, or operations are discontinued, or by action of the Board it is ordered to cease operations, the owner shall be responsible for proper closure of the facility.

(b) The owner shall comply with the following closure requirements:

(1) Notify the Board in writing that the bulk fertilizer storage facility is being closed or operations discontinued.

(2) Remove all fertilizers and rinsates, wash waters, and other materials that contain fertilizers from the facility site and utilize them for the original intended purpose of the product or dispose of them in a manner approved by the Board.

(3) Thoroughly clean the liquid storage containers at the facility by double rinsing or the equivalent, as approved by the Board.

(4) The dry storage container or building shall be swept clean of all fertilizer and fertilizer containing materials.

(5) Inspect and thoroughly clean all areas where fertilizer may be deposited, including but not limited to interiors of walls, holes in the structure or floors, and any other location where fertilizer could be deposited.

(6) Empty all bulk anhydrous ammonia tanks and disconnect all lines to ensure the tanks can not be reused.

(7) Conduct any soil and water sampling at the facility as required by the Board.

(8) Complete any other conditions required by the Board.

(c) A post closure site facility inspection shall be performed by the Board to verify completion of all closure requirements.

(d) Based on soil and water sampling and inspections, if any contamination is identified at the facility caused by the storage of fertilizer, the owner shall submit a remediation plan for approval by the Department and shall remediate the site.

Added at 25 Ok Reg 1051, eff 7-1-08

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