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V. NUTRIENTS : Yes No BMPs <br /> Education and Training: <br /> 61 ) . Are field operators or sub -contractors of fertilizer application 71 7 D1 <br /> equipment properly trained in the handling, loading, and calibration <br /> of spreaders and other equipment? <br /> 62 ) . Is this training documented? 0 DI <br /> 61 ) . In general are the recommendations of the University of Florida ' s 0 0 MA 3718 <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP - 169) followed ? <br /> Pu/(utiun Prevention : <br /> 63 ) . Is dry fertilizer stored in an area that is protected from rainfall ? 0 0 D8 <br /> 64) . Are stationary liquid fertilizer tanks stored on a concrete slab ? ❑ 0 D8 <br /> 65 ) . Are leaks from pipes, valves, equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? 0 0 D51 9 <br /> 66) . Are bulk trailers parked away from canals, ditches, or wells (as 0 �� D 10 - 12 <br /> much as is practicable) to avoid contaminating adjacent water bodies <br /> during loading operations ? <br /> 67) . Is spilled fertilizer transferred to application equipment 0 0 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 ? ❑ 0 D92 11 <br /> 70) . . Are check valves used to prevent backflow when pumping surface 0 0 . D 10, 12 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices, artesian pressure or ❑ ❑ D 12 - 13 <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 0 0 D13 , 16, 18 <br /> sensitive areas by using: <br /> • controlled release fertilizers ❑ 0 D 13 , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events ❑ ❑ D1 .32 18 <br /> • multiple applications 0 0 D1 .37 18 <br /> • variable rate technology? 0 0 D 13 18 <br /> 73 ) . Are vegetative filter strips maintained in or adjacent to 0 0 D14 <br /> environmentally sensitive areas ? <br /> 74) . Are organic matter amendments (e. g. , Class A sludge or other 0 0 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 />