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a <br /> V. NUTRIENTS : Yes No B \ NPs <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 . 5 . 13 , 18 <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP - 169 ) followed ? <br /> Pullutiun Preipention : <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 ? = D5 9 <br /> 66 ) . Are 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 /> dui ng 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 = DM 12 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices , artesian pressure or D1 ~ 3 <br /> other measures installed to prevent back siphoning into canals, <br /> ditches or wells when mixing 'nutrient sources for foliar application ? <br /> 72 ) . Are fertilizer applications managed to protect environmentally = D13 , 16 , 18 <br /> se^. sitive areas by using: <br /> • controlled release fertilizers D13 , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events _ D13 , 18 <br /> 0 multiple applications D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology ? D U 18 <br /> 73 ) . Are vegetative filter strips maintained in or adjacent to D14 <br /> environmentally sensitive areas ? <br /> 74 ) . Are 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 /> r <br />