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V. NUTRIENTS : Yes No BMPs <br /> Education and Training: <br /> 61 ) . Are field operators or sub -contractors of fertilizer application ❑ LJ Dl <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, 13318 <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 from pipes, valves, equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? ❑ ❑ D5 , 9 <br /> 66) . Are bulk trailers parked away from canals, ditches , or wells (as ❑ ❑ D10 - 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 ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 1) 9, 11 <br /> 70) . . Are check valves used to prevent backflow when pumping surface ❑ ❑ . 1) 10 , 12 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices, artesian pressure or ❑ ❑ D12 - 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 ❑ D 13 , 16718 <br /> sensitive areas by using: <br /> • controlled release fertilizers 11 ❑ D13 , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events ❑ ❑ D1 .32 18 <br /> • multiple applications ❑ ❑ D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology? 0 ❑ 1) 13 , 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 2b2 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 />