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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN '5X#1 <br /> PORTABLE AGRICHEMICAL MIXING STATION <br /> COOPERATOR: �,c./ C �/�,,�,iEf — ,4�ES C,�� _S DATE: .�,�./ <br /> ADDRESS: 56180 <br /> PRACTICE LOCATION: SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE�/� FIELD NO. Z/(k <br /> � ,oma .-/ <br /> A properly operated and maintained portable agrichemical mixing station (PAMS) is an asset to your <br /> farm. This equipment was designed to provide a facility to mix and load pesticides and at the same <br /> time protect ground and surface waters. <br /> The estimated life span of the PAMS is at least 5 years. The life of the equipment can be assured and <br /> usually increased by developing and carrying out a good operation and maintenance program. <br /> This practice will require you to perform periodic maintenance and will require operational items to <br /> maintain satisfactory performance. The following are some recommendations to help you develop a <br /> good operation and maintenance program. <br /> GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> • Test the portable agrichemical mixing station using clean water before the first use. <br /> • Keep the equipment clean at all times. <br /> • Immediately respond to any spills, leaks, accidents, or normal operational procedures from which <br /> pesticides or pesticide contaminated water come in contact with the PAMS pad. <br /> • Rinsate should be land applied to the target crop at a rate below the label requirements. <br /> • Do not drain rinse water or rinsate from the sprayer or pesticide containers onto the ground. <br /> • Rinse water from the spray tank shall be applied as a pesticide. <br /> • Cross mixing of various pesticides or pesticide contaminated water shall be avoided except where <br /> allowed by the pesticide label. <br /> • All materials which come in contact with pesticides shall be handled as required by state <br /> regulations and pesticide labels. <br /> • Empty pesticide containers shall be returned to permanent/primary pesticide storage or <br /> decontaminated in accordance with state regulations and pesticide labels. <br /> • Follow manufacturer recommendations in the proper use and maintenance of the PAE. <br /> INSPECTIONS <br /> Thoroughly inspect the PAMS on a regular basis. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, <br /> the pump, hoses, pipes, valves, connectors, filters, tanks, related plumbing material, and safety <br /> equipment. Complete any needed repairs and replacements prior to using the equipment. <br /> VIOLATIONS <br /> Failure to carry out the operation and maintenance required for the PAMS may result in the <br /> reimbursement of the FDACS cost share dollars used to purchase it. <br /> CONTACT THE INDIAN RIVER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR <br /> ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE YOU MAY NEED FOR HAPLEMENTATION OF THIS <br /> OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN. <br /> Form date January 2003 <br />