OK Agriculture, Pesticide Containment

The U.S. EPA regulations require secondary containment units where bulk pesticides are stored and containment pads where bulk pesticides are transferred by August 16, 2009. The specific regulations are in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 Subpart E—Standards for Pesticide Containment Structures. This includes 40 CFR 165.80 through 165.97. The EPA Container & Containment Rule includes secondary containment, load pads, shut-off valves, inspection documentation, and more.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) adopted these regulations by reference in the Combined Pesticide Law and Rules (35:30-17-89.1). ODAFF has put together the following questionnair to determine your need for secondary bulk pesticide containment or containment pad for your operation or business. Please use both columns of the quesionnair to determine if you meet the requirements.

Once you have completed the determination check list fill in the boxes and select the submit button to send us your information. If you need to have a secondary containment or a loading pad a representative will contact you regarding regulations on containment constructions.

If you have any question please contact, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Consumer Protection Service, (405)522-5885.

Pesticide Secondary Containment Determination

Exempt Containers:

Empty Containers
Containers holding rinsate or wash water and so labeled.
Containers holding gaseous pesticides at normal atmospheric pressure.
Containers dedicated to non-pesticide use and so labeled.

1. Are you a pesticide refilling establishment whose principal business is retail sales? Yes No
2. Are you a Commercial Pesticide Applicator?Yes No
3. Are you a Custom Pesticide Blender?Yes No

Pesticide Containment Pad Determination

Exempt from Containment pad if you:

Only have gaseous pesticides
Containers holding rinsate or wash water and so labeled.
Containers holding gaseous pesticides at normal atmospheric pressure.
Containers dedicated to non-pesticide use and so labeled.

1. Are you a Refilling Establishment Whose Principal Business (50% or more) is Retail Sales?Yes No
2. Are you a Commercial Pesticide Applicator?Yes No
3. Are you a Custom Blender?Yes No

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1. I will need a secondary contianment
2. I will need a loading pad only
3. I will need both secondary containment and a loading pad
4. I DO NOT need any secondary containment or loading pad