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V. NUTRIENTS : Yes \' o BAIN <br /> Education and Training: <br /> 61 ) . Are field operators or sub - contractors of fertilizer application = = D 1 <br /> equipment properly trained in the handling, loading, and calibration <br /> of spreaders and other equipment ? <br /> 62 ) . Is this training documented ? D 1 <br /> 61 ) . In general are the recommendations of the University of Florida ' s _ = D2 . 6 , 13 , 18 <br /> Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ( SP . 169) followed ? <br /> Pollutiun Preitention : <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 ) . . �re leaks from pipes, valves, equipment, or tanks repaired promptly ? _ = D6 , 9 <br /> 66 ) . _-ire bulk trailers parked away from canals , ditches , or wells (as = D i 0 - 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 a 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 ? E] D9 , 11 <br /> 70) . . Are check valves used to prevent backflow when pumping surface E D10 ) 12 <br /> . or well water to mix with fertilizer for fertigation? <br /> 71 ) . Are anti- siphoning devices , artesian pressure orLJ D12 - I3 <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 /> 0 controlled release fertilizers D El DI <br /> 3 18 <br /> • frequent low concentration fertigation events :1 17 DI <br /> .3 18 <br /> • multiple applications ❑ _i D13 , 18 <br /> • variable rate technology ? C D 133 . 18 <br /> 73 ) . Are vegetative filter strips maintained in or adjacent to ❑ 17 D14 <br /> environmentaIly sensitive areas ? <br /> 74 ) . Are 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 /> 75 ) . Are old unused wells plugged (decommissioned ) ? = u D17 <br /> 7 <br />