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Yes No BMPs <br /> V. NUTRIENTS : —" <br /> Education and Trainincy - - Dl <br /> 61 ) . .Aie field operators or sub - contractors of fertilizer application - - <br /> eauipment properly trained in the handling, loading, and calibration <br /> of spreaders and other equipment? - DI <br /> 62 ) . Is this training documented? - - D2 , 6 , 13 , 18 <br /> 61 ) . In general are the recommendations of the University of Florida ' s _ - <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP - 169 ) followed ? <br /> Pollutiun Prevention : <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 f 19 <br /> rom pipes, valves , equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? _ <br /> 66 ) . Are bulk trailers parked away from canals , ditches , or wells (as -- D 10 - 1 '- <br /> much as is practicable) to avoid contaminating adjacent water bodies <br /> during loading operations ? - 7 D9 <br /> 67 ) . Is spilled fertilizer transferred to application equipment u - <br /> and applied to the target area? D9 <br /> 68 ) . Is a tarpaulin or other containment measure used to minimize <br /> spillage when loading and unloading dry fertilizers ? D9 , 11 <br /> 69 ) . Is the site used to load and unload fertilizer moved frequently ? <br /> 70) . . Are check valves used to prevent backflow when pumping surface 7 �.i 1) 10 , <br /> 12 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? D 12 - 13 <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices, artesian pressure or - <br /> other measures installed to prevent back siphoning into canals, <br /> ditches or wells when mixing nutrient sources for foliar application? <br /> 71 �i D 13 , 16718 <br /> 72 ) . Are fertilizer applications managed to protect environmentally <br /> sensitive areas by using : <br /> • controlled release fertilizers ❑ u Dl J , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events �7 D13 , 18 <br /> • multiple applications D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology ? D13 , 18 <br /> 73 ) . Are vegetative filter strips maintained in or adjacent to <br /> [, D14 <br /> environmentally sensitive areas ? <br /> 74 ) . Are organic matter amendments (e. gD _b ,. , Class A sludge or other 2 1 <br /> approved organic matter sources) an integral part of the nutrient <br /> management program? - D17 <br /> 75 ) . Are old unused wells plugged ( decommissioned) ? <br /> 7 <br />