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/ ' %� <br /> OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN i �3 r <br /> PORTABLE AGRICHEMICAL MIXING STATION <br /> COOPERATOR : > ISoa ' Loo a DATE : �A� Z �0S <br /> ADDRESS : qe3 (o C�y 44146 /1D - � ��G/�D 72 - 3 473 (o <br /> PRACTICE LOCATION : SECTION /74; TOWNSHIP RANGE 3 71E FIELD NO . i <br /> A. IZI <br /> GENERAL <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 <br />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 M4PLEMENTATION OF THIS <br /> OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN. <br /> Form date January 2003 <br />