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V. NUTRIENTS : Yes \ o B1lPs <br /> Education and Trainina: <br /> 61 ) . _-ire 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 , i 3 . 18 <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP - 169 ) followed ? <br /> Pullutiun Preitention : <br /> 63 ) . Is dry fertilizer stored in an area that is protected from rainfall ? - D8 <br /> 64 ) . A.re stationary liquid fertilizer tanks stored on a concrete slab ? - = D8 <br /> 65 Are leaks from pipes, valves, equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? - D6 9 <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 ? <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 1 <br /> or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices, artesian pressure or Dl ~ 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 - D 13 . 16 , 18 <br /> sensitive areas by using : <br /> • controlled release fertilizers DI 3 , 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events J D13 , 18 <br /> • multiple applications D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology ? D 13 . 18 <br /> 73 ) . _ ire 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 /> 76 ) . Are old unused wells plugged (decommissioned ) ? _ = D17 <br /> r <br />