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V. NUTRIENTS : Yes No BMPs <br /> Education and Training: <br /> 61 ) . Are field operators or sub - contractors of fertilizer application - = DI <br /> equipment properly trained in the handling. loading, and calibration <br /> of spreaders and other equipment ? <br /> 62 ) . Is this training documented? = DI <br /> 61 ) . In general are the recommendations of the University of Florida ' s - - D2 . 6 . 1 -% l 8 <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP - 169 ) followed " <br /> Pollutiun Preitention : <br /> 63 ) . Is dry fertilizer stored in an area that is protected from rainfall ? D8 <br /> 64 ) . Are stationary liquid fertilizer tanks stored on a concrete slab ? D8 <br /> 65 ) . Are leaks from pipes, valves , equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? 7 - D5 , 9 <br /> 66 ) . Axe bulk trailers parked away from canals , ditches , or wells (as - D 1 n - 12 <br /> much as is practicable) to avoid contaminating adjacent water bodies <br /> durng loading operations ? <br /> 67) . Is spilled fertilizer transferred to application equipment _ D9 <br /> and applied to the target area? <br /> 68 ) . Is a tarpaulin or other containment measure used to minimize - D9 <br /> spillage when loading and unloading dry fertilizers ? <br /> 69) . Is the site used to load and unload fertilizer moved frequently ? D9 , 11 <br /> 70 ) . . Are check valves used to prevent backflow when pumping surface Dl 0 12 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices , artesian pressure or D1 ~ <br /> other measures installed to prevent back siphoning into canals , <br /> ditc ., es or wells when mixing nutrient sources for foliar application ? <br /> 72 ) . Are fertilizer applications managed to protect environmentally - D 13 , 16 , 18 <br /> sensitive areas by using : <br /> • controlled release fertilizers J D13 , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events D 13 , 18 <br /> • multiple applications a D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology ? D 13 18 <br /> 73 ) . Are vegetative filter strips maintained in or adjacent to _ = D14 <br /> environmentally sensitive areas ? <br /> 74 ) . _-ire organic matter amendments (e . g . , Class A sludge or other - D 2b , 16 <br /> approved organic matter sources ) an integral part of the nutrient <br /> management program ? <br /> 75 ) . Are old unused wells plugged ( decommissioned ) ? D17 <br /> 7 <br />