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Extension Bulletin E-2575 Major Revision 2013
Emergency Planning for the Farm
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Developing
Your
Emergency
Farm Plan
All farm owners should develop emergency plans before an emergency occurs on their farm (or before the next emergency). The information in this plan will
help you ensure the safety of the responders, minimize property damage, protect your family members and employees, and protect the environment.
As the farm owner, you should assess possible events, man-made or natural, that may strike your operation, and consider the potential impacts. This assess-
ment will help identify and prioritize the types of events that you want to be prepared to address and lays the foundation for emergency response planning.
The plan, designed by you, will include an overview of your property, identifying storage areas, buildings, utilities and sensitive areas such as wells and sur-
face water. It will also include a listing of emergency contact numbers, information on hazardous and flammable substances stored on the farm and manure
handling information for livestock farms. An Emergency Farm Plan should be developed for each separate operation or separate site.
The emergency plan should be reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur on the farm. Examples of changes on the farm when an
updated plan is needed include building a new farm building, changing the gates and fences at the farmstead, adding a new silo, or installing a new well.
Your emergency plan should be discussed with family members, employees and local emergency providers as well as posted in a central and secure location
on the farm for reference in an emergency.
Invite your local fire department representative or other emergency service providers to your farm to review your plan and show them details listed in the
plan. Invite them to make suggestions on how to improve your plan.
The Michigan Emergency Tube
The purpose of the Michigan Emergency Tube is to make available, on the farm site, a copy of your emergency plan for emergency responders, if they ever
need to be on your property.
The emergency tube is weather-resistant and includes a reflective label for quick detection at night. The emergency plan in the tube will provide first re-
sponders the initial information they may need on the presence and location of chemicals and other hazards on your property. There is no charge for the emer-
gency tube and it is not a requirement of Emergency Planning.
To determine if your community is participating in the Michigan Emergency Tube project, contact your local Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance
Program (MAEAP) Technician, located at either the County Conservation District or Michigan State University Extension office.
Your emergency farm plan should be filed in at least three locations:
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) or local fire department.
Farm office
Tractor cab(s)
Michigan Emergency Tube (optional)
When you update your emergency plan, remember to destroy copies of the old plan and replace
them with the new plan in all locations. An outdated plan could delay emergency services.
www.maeap.org
(517) 373-9797
Farm Spill
Response and
Preparedness
In addition to this Farm Emergency Plan, part of emergency planning on the farm is being prepared for small spills. An Emergency Spill Kit is an essential
part to containing and cleaning up small releases around the farm. A properly constructed spill kit should include oil dry or cat litter, a non-sparking shovel
(so that it may be used with fuels) and dust pan, as well as a container for the contaminated material. In addition to your spill kit, consideration should be
given to fire extinguishers (compatible with materials in the building), a first aid kit, and a change of clothes in the event clothing becomes contaminated .
When responding with your Emergency Spill Kit, it’s important to remember the 5 C’s of spill response: Caution!, Control the source, Contain the spill,
Communicate with authorities, and Cleanup the contamination. DRAFT
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Table of
Contents
Page 4 Section 1a Farm Emergency Contact Information
Page 5 Section 1b Agency Emergency Contact Information
Page 7 Section 2a Farmstead Map
Page 8 Section 2b Neighborhood Map
Page 9-10 Section 3 Stored Chemical Information
Page 11 Section 4 Farm Flammables and Refrigerants
Page 12 Section 5 Farm Response Resources
Page 13 Section 6 LEPC Planning Page
Page 14-18 Section 7 Farm Spill Response Plans
Page 19-20 Section 8 Spill Release Report
Page 21-22 Section 9 Common Agrichemicals that are Extremely
Hazardous Substances (EHS’s)
Page 23-27 Narratives, References and Information
Page 28 Glossary
Pages 30 SARA Title III section 302 Emergency Planning Notification DRAFT
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1a Important Emergency Numbers Place copies of this completed form near each farm phone
Farm Name Farm Location
Neighbors
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Farm Information Name of Farm___________________________
Address of Farm _________________________
_______________________________________
Directions to farm________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Storage Site(s) address/location (if different)
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
State and Federal agency telephone numbers:
Agriculture Pollution
Emergency Hotline, MDARD…….......…….800-405-0101
Pollution Emergency
Alerting System, MDEQ………….………...800-292-4706
National Response Center…………………..800-424-8802
Michigan Poison Control…………….…......800-222-1222
Michigan Meth Hotline………………..……866-638-4847
Emergency Contact Information Smart911 services may be available in your county, for information go to Smart911.com or contact your County Dispatcher
Prioritized Emergency Contacts
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Name ____________________
Phone ____________________
Cell ______________________
Address __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
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1b Important Emergency Numbers Place copies of this completed form near each farm phone
Farm Name Farm Location
Fire/Police/Medical Central Dispatch Emergency General
911 ______________
Hospital Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Family Doctor Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Equipment Dealer/Mechanic Name Phone
_____________ ______________
FBI Field Office (Detroit) Emergency
(313) 965-2323
Agrichemical Dealer Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Veterinarian Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Emergency Management Coordinator/LEPC Name Phone
_____________ ______________
County Road Commissioner Name Phone
_____________ ______________
County Drain Commissioner Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Electrical Company Emergency General
_____________ ______________
Gas Company Emergency General
_____________ ______________
Farm Information Name of Farm___________________________
Address of Farm _________________________
_______________________________________
Directions to farm________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Storage Site(s) address/location (if different)
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
State and Federal agency telephone numbers:
Agriculture Pollution
Emergency Hotline, MDARD…….......…….800-405-0101
Pollution Emergency
Alerting System, MDEQ………….………...800-292-4706
National Response Center…………………..800-424-8802
Michigan Poison Control…………….…......800-222-1222
Michigan Meth Hotline………………..……866-638-4847
Agency Contact Information
Fire Department Name Phone
_____________ ______________
Smart911 services may be available in your county, for information go to Smart911.com or contact your County Dispatcher
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2 Map Information Complete two maps for each site (Farmstead and Neighboring areas)
Map the Farmstead site (or other part of the farm where chem-
icals are stored) and label the following:
Buildings/structures location Barns, houses, shops, outbuildings, silos, grain bins, manure storage/pits,
livestock barns (note if manure storage below), refrigeration compressors,
upright or bunker silos etc.
Land features Roads and crossroads, driveways and lanes, fences and gates. Wells
and/or municipal water supply, hydrants, ponds, streams rivers, lakes and
wetlands. Septic tanks, wastewater systems, cisterns. Drainage ditches,
culverts, surface drains. Slope of land (drainage direction).
Chemical/Fertilizer/Fuel storage Identify where chemicals, fertilizers, and fuel are stored
Use these symbols to show locations:
G — Main gas shutoff
E — Main Electrical Shutoff
AST — Aboveground fuel storage tank
UST — Underground fuel storage tank
LP — Liquid Propane (note if buried)
CG — Compressed Gasses (oxy/acetylene) RU — Refrigeration units/compressors and coolant type EP — Emergency Plan contained in Knox Box or Emergency Tube W — Well
Farm Name Farm Location
Equipment
Storage
Hog Barn Hog Barn
Hog Barn
Chemical
Building
Equipment
Storage
Beef
Lot
Green
-house
W
Shop
Slo
pe
Slope
School
Usual W
ind D
irectio
n
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2a Farmstead Map Typeface label buildings and special concerns
at the Farmstead Facility
G– Main Gas Shutoff CG-Compressed Gas (Oxy/Acet)
E– Main Electrical Shutoff UST-Underground Fuel AST-Aboveground Fuel
W — Well LP– Liquid Propane RU– Refrigeration Unit
EP — Emergency Plan
Key
Farm Name Farm Location
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2b Neighborhood Map Identify and typeface label the farm, neighboring properties,
and special considerations in the neighborhood
Make your own Key
Farm Name Farm Location
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3 Chemical Information List Ag chemicals used or stored
If materials are listed on page 19 they may need to
be reported to authorities. Use page XX to report
Product Name and
Formulation (Trade/Brand name)
Max
Lbs/Gals
on site
Active Ingredient
(AI) and Percent AI
This chemi-
cal is listed
on page 20*
2000 North
Ameri-
can/DOT
Guidebook
Number
NFPA 704M
Rating
H F R
Seasons on
Hand SP=Spring,
S=Summer, F=Fall,
W=Winter,
YR=Year Round
Building or Area
stored Label should match
map label
Anhydrous Ammonia 1,000 gal Anhydrous Ammonia X 1005 3—2—0 Spring In Field Only
Farm Name Farm Location
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3 Chemical Information List Ag chemicals used or stored
If materials are listed on page 19 they may need to
be reported to authorities. Use page XX to report
Product Name and
Formulation (Trade/Brand name)
Max
Lbs/Gals
on site
Active Ingredient
(AI) and Percent AI
This chemi-
cal is listed
on page 20*
2000 North
Ameri-
can/DOT
Guidebook
Number
NFPA 704M
Rating
H F R
Seasons on
Hand SP=Spring,
S=Summer, F=Fall,
W=Winter,
YR=Year Round
Building or Area
stored Label should match
map label
Farm Name Farm Location
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4 Farm Flammables and Refrigerants
Fuel Type Total Capacity and
Container Type
Seasons on Hand Storage Location
Diesel Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Oil
New Oil
(motor and hydraulic)
Used Oil
(Oil Burner storage)
Propane (home heat, forklift)
Oxygen/Acetylene (Cart tanks vs handheld tanks)
Kerosene
Anhydrous Ammonia
Refrigeration
(Other)
(Other)
Farm Name Farm Location
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5 Farm Response Resources To be used and reviewed with farm employees
Farm Name Farm Location
Water Sources
Shovels
Fire Extinguishers (Employees trained in use)
Excavation Equipment
Spill Kits
Medical Kits
Flashlights/Generator
Absorbent Materials
Personal Protective Equipment:
(chemical resistant) suits, goggles, gloves, boots
Manure Pumping Equipment/Contractor
Empty tanks or containers (to hold manure, liquids,
absorbent material or contaminated material/soil)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)*
Other (Please Specify)
*All employers are required to have a Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical stored or used in the workplace, and to make them available to employees. MSDSs can be obtained from dealers, manufacturers and various Internet sites. Keep MSDSs with pesticide labels.
Note: By June 1, 2015, all MSDSs will be replaced with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). DRAFT
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6 This Section to be Completed by your LEPC If your farm stores EHSs or is a SARA Title III site
Submit a copy of this plan to your local LEPC
Farm Name Farm Location
If you have an Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) on your farm in an amount that is at or above the
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ), you are required by law to notify your Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) and the Michigan SARA Title III Program.
The LEPC will complete the following additional emergency planning requirements and recommendations
to develop an off-site emergency response plan for your farm.
A. This plan has been developed for (check all that apply):
O SARA Title III Off-site response plan purposes
O Michigan Firefighter Right-to-know purposes
O MIOSHA HAZWOPER purposes
B. Describe method used to determine vulnerable zone:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
a. Primary hazard to response personnel:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
b. Response precautions/suggested PPE:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
c. Evacuation routes, including primary/alternative routes out
of vulnerable zone:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
C. Fire department response procedures for this site:
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
D. Site security control procedures:
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Other emergency planning recommendations (optional)
A. Establish access control procedures and maps.
a. Access control points
b. Traffic rerouting within the vulnerable zone
B. Identify shelters in the event an evacuation is needed:
________________________________________
________________________________________
_________________________________________
C. Identify where chemical-specific toxicological information can
be found:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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7 Release Response Plans for Manure, Commercial Fertilizer, and Pesticides Response Plans are to be used and reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101 Farm Name Farm Location
Release/Spill Reporting Guidelines
According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, chemical releases are potentially reportable under one or more of 27 state and
federal regulations. Releases include those that are not allowed or that are due to accidents or theft. Chemicals include pesticides, fertilizers, petroleum products and manure.
To simplify the reporting requirements for agricultural releases, the following general guideline has been developed. All agricultural releases should be promptly reported (within 15 minutes) to three levels of government:
1. Local authorities by calling 911.
2. State authorities.
• The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline: 800-405-0101,
OR
• The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS):
800-292-4706. Note: PEAS must be called if the release reaches waters of the state. (See glossary for definition.)
3. Federal authorities. (For Agrichemicals, not manure)
• The National Response Center (NRC) at 800-424-8802.
Confined Spaces
Farmers die every year in confined spaces such as manure pits, silos, tank spreaders, below ground storage pits, grain bins, dryers and other confined spaces. Do not enter
a confined space without proper training and equipment.
Animal Death Loss
Immediately contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Animal Industry Division (AID) at 517-373-1077 to re-
port any unexplainable or suspicious animal deaths. After hours and on weekends, please use the MDARD emergency number at 517-373-0440
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7 Release Response Plans for Manure, Commercial Fertilizer, and Pesticides Response Plans are to be used and reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101 Farm Name Farm Location
Manure storage volume enters the freeboard area.
General Action Steps: If available, transfer manure to additional on farm storage structure with adequate space. Land apply manure (at
agronomic rates) to fields that are least likely to pose a discharge risk. Utilize prearranged additional storage with neighbor. Pump manure
to an isolated area of a field with poor drainage to avoid overtopping the berm and failure of the structure. Contact MDEQ and or MDARD
as appropriate. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
Breach of manure or commercial fertilizer storage
General Action Steps: Stop flow into storage area, build containment dams, add soil to berms, pump manure/fertilizer from storage to field
at agronomic rates and remove material from discharge area. Utilize prearranged additional storage with neighbor.
Required action:
Your Plan/Resources
Spill on roadway
General Action Steps: Human injuries, if present, take precedence. Stop any additional spills, build containment dams and remove
.material, contact road commissioner and drain commissioner. Do not wash material into surface water.
Required Action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
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7 Release Response Plans for Manure, Commercial Fertilizer, and Pesticides Response Plans are to be used and reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101 Farm Name Farm Location
Chemigation/Fertigation/Irrigation applied Manure emergency
General Action Steps: Stop pumps, close valves, separate pipes, build containment dams, remove material from discharge area, plug tiles leading
to surface water.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
Manure/Fertilizer/Pesticide spill in the field
General Action Steps: Stop applications, build containment dams and collect material. Apply collected material at agronomic rates.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
Runnoff of manure/fertilizer from the field
General Action Steps: Stop applications, plow a diversion trench and remove manure/fertilizer, if necessary.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
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Release Response for Manure Response Plans are to be used an reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101
7 Release Response Plans for Manure, Commercial Fertilizer, and Pesticides Response Plans are to be used and reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101 Farm Name Farm Location
Tile Discharge of manure from field
General Action Steps: Stop manure application, build containment dams in drainage ditch or plug tile outlet(s), incorporate applied ma-
nure. Field apply collected manure at agronomic rates.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
Silage leachate containment plan
General Action Steps: Utilize sawdust, lime or other material to contain and/or neutralize leachate. Collect leachate in designed
containment; utilize grass filter strip to treat pad runoff.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
Release of Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer or Refrigerant
General Action Steps: Move upwind from release immediately. Do not enter downwind area. Immediately contact downwind neighbors
and local authorities.
Required action: Follow Release/Spill reporting guidelines. Prepare summary report.
Your Plan/Resources
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7 Release Response Plans for Manure, Commercial Fertilizer, and Pesticides Response Plans are to be used an reviewed with Farm Employees
Pollution Emergency Alert System—800-292-4706
Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line—800-405-0101 Farm Name Farm Location
Other considerations/plans/resources for manure/fertilizer/pesticide emergencies
Your Plan/Resources
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9 Common Agrichemical Extremely Hazardous Substances Common Pesticides and Fertilizersthat require SARA Title III Reporting
When listed thresholds are met or exceeded
**Table 1** Farm Name Farm Location
Ag
ricu
ltu
ral C
hem
icals
cla
ssi-
fied
as
Extr
em
ely
Haza
rdo
us S
ub
sta
nc-
es (
EH
S)
Exam
ple
Pro
du
cts
an
d T
hre
sh
old
Pla
nn
ing
Qu
an
titi
es
to r
ep
ort
sto
rag
e o
n t
he f
arm
Ac
tive i
ng
red
i-en
t (E
HS
)
CA
S
nu
mb
er
Th
resh
old
P
lan
nin
g
Qu
an
tity
*
(TP
Q)
lbs
Pro
du
ct
Nam
e / D
escri
p-
tio
n
Fo
rmu
lati
on
Perc
en
t acti
ve
ing
red
i-en
t (A
.I.)
Ap
pro
x.
TP
Q
pro
du
ct
Acro
lein
107028
500
MA
GN
AC
IDE
B M
ICR
OB
I-O
CID
E / b
iocid
e
RE
AD
Y T
O U
SE
95
55 g
al
Ald
icarb
116063
100/1
0,0
0 0
TE
MIK
15G
/ in
secticid
e
GR
AN
ULA
R
15
varie
s
Alu
min
um
phos-
phid
e
2085973 8
500
/ fum
igant
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Anhydro
us a
m-
monia
7664417
500
NH
3
/ fe
rtili
zer
82
-0-0
LIQ
UID
UN
DE
R
PR
ES
SU
RE
100
91 g
al
Azin
phos-
meth
yl
86500
10/1
0,0
00
Guth
ion S
olu
pak 5
0%
WP
W
ET
TA
BLE
P
OW
DE
R
50
v
arie
s
Carb
ofu
ran
1563662
10/1
0,0
00
FU
RA
DA
N 4
F / insecticid
e-
nem
aticid
e
FL
OW
AB
LE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
44
v
arie
s
Chlo
rin
e
7782505
100
CH
LO
RIN
E / d
isin
fecta
nt
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Chlo
rom
equat
chlo
rid
e
999815
100/1
0,0
0 0
CY
CO
CE
L / p
lant
gro
wth
re
gula
tor
SO
LU
BLE
CO
N-
SC
EN
TR
AT
E
11.8
varie
s
Chlo
rophaci-
none
3691358
100/1
0,0
0 0
/ R
odenticid
e
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Coum
aphos
56724
100/1
0,0
0 0
/ Insecticid
e
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Dic
hlo
rvos
62737
1000
VA
PO
NA
CO
NC
EN
TR
AT
E
/ in
secticid
e
EM
ULS
IFIA
BLE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
40.2
249
Dic
roto
phos
141662
100
BID
RIN
/ in
secticid
e
SO
LU
TIO
N-
RE
AD
Y T
O U
SE
82
12.5
gal
Dim
eth
oate
60515
500/1
0,0
0 0
DIM
ET
HO
AT
E 4
E / insecti-
cid
e
EM
ULS
IFIA
BLE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
43.5
varie
s
Dip
hacin
one
82666
10/1
0,0
00
/ ro
denticid
e
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Dis
ulfoto
n
298044
500
DI-
SY
ST
ON
15%
/ in
secti-
cid
e
GR
AN
ULA
R
15
3333 lb
Endosulfan
115297
10/1
0,0
00
TH
ION
EX
3E
C / insecticid
e
EM
ULS
IFIA
BLE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
33.7
varie
s
Eth
opro
p
1319448 4
1000
MO
CA
P 1
5G
/ s
terila
nt
-fu
mig
ant
GR
AN
ULA
R
15
6667 lb
Eth
yle
ne o
xid
e
75218
1000
/ s
terila
nt fu
mig
ant
PR
ES
SU
RIZ
ED
G
AS
varie
s
varie
s
Fo
rmald
ehyde
50000
500
FO
RM
ALD
EH
YD
E / d
isin
-fe
cta
nt
PR
ES
SU
RIZ
ED
G
AS
varie
s
varie
s
Fo
rmeta
nate
hydro
chlo
rid
e
2342253 9
500/1
0,0
0 0
CA
RZ
OL / m
itic
ide -
insecticid
e
WE
TT
AB
LE
P
OW
DE
R
92
varie
s
Meth
am
idophos
1026592 6
100/1
0,0
0 0
MO
NIT
OR
/ in
secticid
e
EM
ULS
IFIA
BLE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
40
varie
s
Meth
idath
ion
950378
500/1
0,0
0 0
SU
PR
AC
IDE
25W
P / in
sec-
ticid
e-m
itic
ide
WE
TT
AB
LE
P
OW
DE
R
25
varie
s
Meth
iocarb
2032657
500/1
0,0
0 0
ME
SU
RO
L / in
secticid
e –
m
itic
ide -
mollu
scic
ide
WE
TT
AB
LE
P
OW
DE
R
75
varie
s
Meth
om
yl
1675277 5
500/1
0,0
0 0
LA
NN
AT
E / in
secticid
e
SO
LU
BLE
PO
W-
DE
R
90
varie
s
Meth
yl is
oth
io-
cyanate
556616
500
OS
MO
SE
/ s
oil
conta
ct non
-fu
mig
ant
SO
LU
TIO
N-
RE
AD
Y T
O U
SE
97
57 g
al
Meth
yl para
thi-
on
298000
100/1
0,0
0 0
ME
TH
YL 4
EC
/ insecticid
e
EM
ULS
IFIA
BLE
C
ON
CE
NT
RA
TE
43.4
varie
s
Oxam
yl
2313522 0
100/1
0,0
0 0
VY
DA
TE
/ in
secticid
e -
ne-
maticid
e
SO
LU
BLE
CO
N-
CE
NT
RA
TE
24
varie
s
Para
quat
dic
hlo
-rid
e
1910425
10/1
0,0
00
GR
AM
OX
ON
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9 Common Agrichemical Extremely Hazardous Substances Common Pesticides and Fertilizers that require SARA Title III Reporting
When listed thresholds are met or exceeded
**Table 1** Farm Name Farm Location
Agricultura
l C
hem
icals
cla
ssifie
d a
s
Extr
em
ely
Hazard
ous S
ubsta
nces (
EH
S)
E
xam
ple
Pro
ducts
and T
hre
shold
Pla
nnin
g Q
uantities
to r
eport
sto
rage o
n t
he farm
A
cti
ve i
ng
red
i-en
t
CA
S
nu
mb
er
Th
resh
-o
ld P
lan
-n
ing
Qu
an
ity
A.I
. (l
bs
.)
Pro
du
ct
Nam
e / D
escri
p-
tio
n
Fo
rmu
lati
on
Perc
en
t acti
ve
ing
red
i-en
t (A
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Ap
pro
x.
TP
Q
pro
du
ct
Str
ychnin
e
57249
100
GO
PH
ER
BA
IT 5
0 /
ro-
denticid
es
GR
AN
ULA
R
50
200 lb
Sulfuric a
cid
7664939
1000
/ sanitiz
er
VA
RIO
US
vario
us
varie
s
Te
rbufo
s
1307179 9
100
CO
UN
TE
R 1
5G
/ insecticid
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-nem
aticid
e
GR
AN
ULA
R
15
667 lb
Warf
arin
81812
500
/ r
odenticid
es
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
Zin
c p
hosphid
e
1314847
500
/ ro
denticid
es
VA
RIO
US
varie
s
varie
s
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Additional
Emergency
Issues for
Livestock
Farms
Preventing and properly responding to a manure spill or discharge on a farm is everyone’s concern. Communication between the farm owner, supervisors
and employees can generate ideas and awareness that lead to accident prevention and quick response if a spill emergencies.
An emergency action plan is a basic, yet thorough, commonsense plan that will help you make the right decisions during an emergency. Your emergency plan
(Section 7 pages 14-18) will address potential spill scenarios that can occur on or nearby your farm. Post your emergency plan or file in a highly visible loca-
tion. All employees must be aware of the location of the plan and its contents.
Employee training for manure discharge
Developing an emergency plan is the first step toward implementing a sound environmental management plan on a livestock farm. In reality, a plan cannot
be implemented if employees are not aware of the plan’s contents. All too often a good plan remains on the shelf and is never implemented because employees
lack training and direction.
Employee training may vary from operation to operation. Some producers set up formal classroom-style training for employees; others work one-on-one
with individuals. Whatever your training approach, be sure to convey the appropriate information to all employees.
For example: Employee A is in charge of manure applications.
In your plan, this employee is responsible for:
-Maintaining setback from environmentally sensitive areas. -Calibrating the spreaders.
-Keeping appropriate records. -Keeping current with the spreading plan.
-Monitoring tile line outlets before and after manure applications -Maintaining the spreaders
This employee will need training to be familiar with the locations of setbacks and tile line outlets, and the paperwork needed for record keeping. Likely he or
she will need training in spreader calibration and the farm’s spreading plan, and additional training to be familiar with the farm’s emergency plan.
Biosecurity for Livestock Operations
Biosecurity can be defined as those practices designed to prevent the introduction of a harmful agent into a defined setting. In livestock operations, this
means preventing harmful agents such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, or toxins from coming in contact with livestock. Highly visible livestock disease out-
breaks, such as foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom, have focused our attention on biosecurity. It is important to realize, however, that many diseas-
es commonly found in the United States can be spread from farm to farm and result in significant animal sickness, death, and economic losses.
Biosecurity protocols should be part of every farm’s management plan and should include protocols for farm visitors. Visitors may include neighbors and
friends making casual visits or veterinarians, feed sales people or equipment dealers making professional visits. The common thread among visitors is that they
may unknowingly bring harmful agents onto an operation. The risk is increased with visitors who regularly go from farm to farm as part of their profession.
The following guidelines can be used when hosting farm visitors:
No farm visit should be allowed without careful consideration for biosecurity risks.
Park visitor vehicles away from livestock production areas to reduce contamination risks.
Visitors should have or be provided clean clothing and footwear if visiting livestock production areas.
Contact with animals, livestock waste and feedstuff should be minimized whenever possible.
See Extension bulletin E-2842, “Biosecurity Guide for Livestock Farm Visits,” for more detailed information.
Producers who participate in livestock exhibitions also risk introducing disease pathogens to their herds and industry. MSU Extension publications discuss
biosecurity management recommendations to reduce disease risks. MSU Extension publications can be viewed and printed at www.msue.msu.edu/portal.
In the case of any unexplainable or suspicious animal deaths, immediately contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Animal
Industry Division 517-373-1077. Rapid detection and containment of biological threats is important for Michigan's livestock industry.
A manure discharge that reaches surface water must be reported to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS): 800-292-4706.
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Anhydrous
Ammonia Fer-
tilizer Security
and Safety
Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Security and Safety
Anhydrous ammonia can be extremely dangerous to human health. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) and subject to SARA Title III report-
ing requirements for emergency planning and releases.
Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless gas with a penetrating, pungent odor that can be detected at levels as low as 5 parts per million. Both the vapor and the liquid
are dangerous. Contact with a low concentration of vapor can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. High concentrations of vapor can cause eye inflammation,
laryngitis, a feeling of suffocation and fluid buildup in the lungs that can be fatal. Contact with the liquid can cause skin irritation or severe skin or eye burns. If
exposed, flush skin and eyes with water immediately. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for anhydrous ammonia provides a complete list of the health haz-
ards and may be obtained from anhydrous ammonia dealers and manufacturers. Note: By June 1, 2015, all MSDSs will be replaced with Safety Data Sheets
(SDSs).
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety and Security Practices
Anhydrous ammonia can be a key ingredient in the illegal production of methamphetamines. The Anhydrous Ammonia Safety and Security Practices (AASSPs)
are standards established by the Commission of Agriculture that constitute safe and secure anhydrous ammonia storage and handling.
To comply, farmers shall implement any two of the following anhydrous ammonia practices:
a. Storage in a tank that is properly equipped with a functioning tank or valve lock that is used at all times except when the seller or end user is taking anhydrous
ammonia from the tank or filling the tank.
b. Storage with a substance added to the anhydrous ammonia that is or that contains a dye that will, on release from the container that holds the anhydrous am-
monia, stain objects that it comes in contact with, including skin and clothing, in a highly visible manner. The tank shall have decal stickers or other signage indi-
cating the dye is present.
c. Nurse tank storage with an inhibitor that will, when used in the illegal production of methamphetamine, reduce the purity or usability of the drug.
d. Security cameras or other video surveillance equipment with recording capability that provides for the identification of trespassers and other persons on the
property within the vicinity of the storage tank(s).
e. Storage in a tank that is located within locked security fencing at all times, except when the seller or end user is taking anhydrous ammonia from the tank or
filling the tank.
f. Storage in a tank that is visible by lighting, motion detector lighting or motion detector alarms.
g. Nurse tank stewardship that includes all of the following:
i. Removing tank hoses when not in use.
ii. Parking tanks downwind of sensitive areas.
iii. Not leaving tanks sitting in a field overnight.
iv. Not keeping full tanks on site any longer than absolutely necessary.
To report suspicious activities, contact the Michigan Meth Hotline: 866-METH-TIP (866-638-4847) or your local police department.
In addition, if you store 10,000 pounds (approximately 1,820 gallons) or more of anhydrous ammonia you must comply with the federal chemical security stand-
ards. Initially this means completing a preliminary online assessment to determine the level of risk associated with your farm. For more information, go to
www.dhs.gov/chemicalsecurity or call 866-323-2957.
Anhydrous ammonia tank safety
If you have a stationary anhydrous ammonia tank that holds 500 gallons or more, you must have an air permit and you must comply with the MIOSHA safety
standards for Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia. These standards address tank specifications including safety relief valves and restrictions on the tank
location, and they require an inspection and maintenance program. For information on the safety standards, go to www.michigan.gov/miosha or call 517-322-
1809. For assistance with the air permit, call the Environmental Assistance Program at 800-662-9278.
Sellers and end users that maintain anhydrous ammonia fertilizer in compliance with the AASSPs
are exempt from tort liability as explained in Public Act 418 of 2006.
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Ammonium
Nitrate
Fertilizer
Security
Ammonium nitrate is a common agricultural fertilizer that provides a concentrated source of nitrogen. Though it is not widely used in Michigan, it is used on
some specialty crops. Unfortunately is is also a key component in many explosives, and was involved in the tragic explosion in April 2013 in West, Texas and the
bomb that killed 168 people in the April 1995 federal building bombing in Oklahoma City
Ammonium nitrate security legislation (Public Act 68) was signed into Michigan law on July 11, 2005. Among other requirements, the act requires retailers to
obtain certain information about the ammonium nitrate sale and purchaser: Date of sale
Quantity purchased
Purchaser’s driver’s license or picture ID
Purchaser’s name, address and phone number
Relationship between purchaser and person picking up or accepting delivery of the material
Note: The security requirements only apply to ammonium nitrate as a single nutrient fertilizer (33-34% Nitrogen). Use of ammonium nitrate fertilizer in
blends, eg 12-12-12, is not included.
If you use and/or store ammonium nitrate fertilizer:
1. Keep the storage areas secure and locked where fire codes permit
2. Keep an updated and accurate inventory of all ammonium nitrate in your possession
3. Walk the perimeter of your storage area on a regular basis, checking for signs of suspicious activity
4. Report suspicious activity, vehicles, people, theft, sabotage and vandalism to your local law enforcement agency.
5. Lock and/or secure all application equipment when not in use
6. Consider background checks for new employees
7. Restrict access of non-employees (delivery, maintenance, etc.) to your facility
8. Have a list of emergency numbers prominently posted, and be sure that family members and employees are aware of it.
Anhydrous
Ammonia Fer-
tilizer Security
and Safety
Cont.
Anhydrous ammonia – SARA Title III reporting requirements
Reporting requirements for storage and use
The threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for anhydrous ammonia is 500 pounds or approximately 91 gallons (a typical nurse tank contains 1,000 gallons). If you
ever have on site this amount or more, even if only during application, include the anhydrous ammonia on the Chemical Information table (Section 3 pages 10-11
in this plan) and follow the instructions for Reporting Agricultural Chemicals on Your Farm on page 30.
Anhydrous ammonia releases
In the event of a release, the reportable quantity for anhydrous ammonia is 100 pounds or approximately 18 gallons. If 18 gallons or more is accidentally released
(for example, the nurse tank malfunctions or the hose disconnects and the contents of the tank are released), you must immediately (within 15 minutes) contact
911, the Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hotline and the National Response Center. Telephone numbers are found on page 6. A follow-up written report (use the
Spill or Release Report, pages 19-20) must be submitted to your Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Michigan SARA Title III Program within 30 days
after the release.
Because it is difficult to quickly determine the amount of a release, it is recommended that every release be reported. There is no penalty for over reporting!
Routine agricultural application of anhydrous ammonia is not considered a release.
Contact information for your Local Emergency Planning Committee can be found at www.michigan.gov/sara and select “SARA Title III” or call the Michigan
SARA Title III Program at 517-284-SARA (517-284-7272)
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Agricultural
Chemical and
Application
Equipment
Security
Producers need to increase their attention to farm security due to threats we now face as a nation. Producers should implement security measures
to protect agricultural chemicals and application equipment as part of a comprehensive farm-wide security strategy; being vigilant for suspicious activity
and proactive in security measures. Examples of situations that should be reported as soon as possible include:
• Unusual sickness among staff or unusual numbers of sick or dead animals, birds or insects in your immediate vicinity,
• Signs of break-ins, theft, tampering or indications of possible attempt to harm or damage a vital or sensitive facility,
• Unexpected spraying activities whether via aircraft, trucks or individuals with hand held sprayers in areas
where such activity would not be customary or appropriate, or evidence that such unexplained activity recently occurred.
The goal should be to make it as difficult as possible for potential troublemakers to obtain chemicals or application equipment. Advise your
family and employees of the following recommendations and implement those that apply to your operation.
• Keep chemical storage areas secure and locked where fire codes permit.
• Keep an updated and accurate inventory of all chemicals in your possession.
• Walk the perimeter of your chemical and equipment storage area on a regular basis, checking for any signs of suspicious activity.
• Report suspicious activity, vehicles, people, theft, sabotage and vandalism to your local law enforcement agency.
• Lock and/or secure all application equipment when it is not in use.
• Consider background checks for new employees.
• Restrict access of non-employees (delivery, maintenance, etc.) to your facilities.
• Have a list of emergency numbers prominently posted, and be sure that family members and employees are aware of it.
On-farm
Bulk Liquid
Fertilizer
Storage
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Regulation 642, “On-Farm Fertilizer Bulk Storage,” became effective on
August 13, 2003. These rules establish a statewide standard for storing and handling liquid fertilizer on the farm. Similar rules have been in place since
October 1999 for commercial facilities. Uniform standards for both the commercial and private sectors of agriculture help ensure the protection of surface
water and groundwater and safe product storage.
These rules apply to farms storing liquid fertilizer for more than 30 days in tanks greater than 2,500 gallons or a combined total greater than 7,500 gallons.
These regulatory requirements allow for farm-specific designs that meet requirements in a cost-effective manner. The full text of regulation 642 can be
accessed at the MDARD website: www.michigan.gov/mda-bulkstorage.
Regulation 642 addresses general tank requirements, liquid level gauges and security, water well and surface water setbacks, secondary containment, opera-
tional area containment, and emergency plans and record keeping. The emergency plan outlined in this publication meets the requirements of the regulation.
If you think you may be subject to regulation 642, you can contact the MDARD Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division at 800-292-3939 for more
information
Fuel Safety
and Storage
It is recommended that all fuel tanks be stored more than 40ft from buildings unless constructed to be fire protected as well as be equipped with crash posts. For
details please review MSUE Bulletin WQ-59 “On-farm Fuel Storage”. If total petroleum capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons (combined), including liquid propane,
gasoline, diesel, new oil, and waste oil, a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan) is required. MAEAP Technicians are trained and knowl-
edgeable in SPCC Plans and can assist growers with the completion of these plans.
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Reporting
Agrichemicals
On Your Farm
Reporting Agricultural Chemicals on Your Farm
Under Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified 355 chemicals that are classified as extremely hazardous substances (EHS). The active
ingredients in some commonly used pesticides are EHSs. Anhydrous ammonia is also an EHS.
Every EHS has an associated threshold planning quantity (TPQ). If you have an EHS on your farm in an amount that is at or above the TPQ, you are required to
notify the Michigan SARA Title III Program and your Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) that you are subject to SARA Title III section 302 emergen-
cy planning. The formula used to determine if an EHS meets the TPQ can vary depending on the formulation of the product.
Table 1 is a list of EHSs that might be found on a farm. The list includes some of the agricultural products that contain these EHSs. If you ever have any of the
listed EHSs on your farm, submit the form on page 29 along with the chemical information (sections 2a and 2b) to the Michigan SARA Title III Program. They
will let you and your LEPC know if your farm is subject to the offsite emergency planning requirements in SARA Title III
The Michigan SARA Title III Program will let you and your LEPC know if your farm is subject to the offsite emergency planning requirements in SARA Title III.
If it is, you will need to provide a copy of your farm plan to the LEPC. The LEPC is required to complete section 6 in that plan.
If you have questions about this requirement, you can contact your Local Emergency Planning Committee or the Michigan SARA Title III Program at 5174-284-
SARA (517-284-7272). Go to www.michigan.gov/sara and select “SARA Title III” to find LEPC contact information.
Manufacturing agribusinesses with at least 10 employees that manufacture, process, or otherwise use a listed toxic chemical above a certain amount must annually
file a Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) report with EPA and the state of Michigan. Go to www.epa.gov/tri for details and additional information.
Anhydrous
Ammonia for
Refrigeration
Fruit and vegetable operations with refrigerator rooms or cold storages that utilize ammonia as the refrigerant are required to comply with a number of state and
federal regulations. Ammonia used in refrigeration plants is called “anhydrous ammonia” because it contains almost no water (99.95% pure ammonia). Household
ammonia, for comparison, is a dilute water solution containing 5 to 10 percent ammonia, by weight.
Anhydrous ammonia is a toxic gas under normal conditions. Many parts of a refrigeration system contain ammonia liquefied under pressure. Releases of ammonia
have the potential for harmful effects on workers and the public. Ammonia under pressure increases the risk of human exposure since larger quantities of the re-
frigerant have the potential for rapid release into the air.
Emergency Planning -
Facilities that have ammonia at or above 500 pounds must report to their Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and State Emergency Response
Commission (SERC) and comply with certain requirements for emergency planning.
Emergency Release Notification
Facilities that release 100 pounds or more of ammonia must immediately report the release to the LEPC and the SERC.
Hazardous Chemical Reporting
Facilities that have ammonia at or above 500 pounds must submit a Tier Two Hazardous Chemical Inventory to their LEPC, SERC and local fire department.
For additional information, go to the MDEQ SARA Title III Program: www.michigan.gov/sara
Telephone: (517) 284-SARA (517-284-7272)
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Glossary
Active Ingredient (AI) The component of a product/pesticide that controls the target pest.
Agrichemical Agricultural chemical: pesticides and fertilizers, including any agents and adjuvants.
CAS Number Chemical Abstracts Service number found on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
EHS Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) is a chemical listed by EPA. When a specified quantity of an EHS is on site, author-
ities must be notified as part of the SARA Title III Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act.
Emergency Tube An optional water resistant container that contains a farm Emergency Plan. If chosen to store the Emergency Plan, the
Emergency Tube is generally mounted near the electrical shutoff to the farm for First Responders to easily access.
Formulation Mixtures of active and inert ingredients. Formulations may make an active ingredient safer to handle, more effective and
easier to measure, mix, and apply.
Knox Box A secure locked container commonly used by Fire Departments and Police Departments. Items such as facility keys and
maps are locked inside the container by the Knox Box owner so that First Responders can access them via master key in the
event of an emergency.
Leachate A byproduct of the silage storing process. Moisture from harvested crops that leave the silage media carrying nutrients and
organic matter that can then pool or runoff.
LEPC The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) develops the community response plans for all sites within its jurisdic-
tion that store extremely hazardous substances in quantities that require a plan. In most cases the local Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator is on the LEPC.
MAEAP The Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is a voluntary and confidential program that as-
sists producers with compliance in Right to Farm Guidelines and State Laws, as well as rewarding and protecting MAEAP
Verified Farms from nuisance lawsuits.
Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS)
These data sheets contain specific information on toxicity, first aid, personal protection equipment, storage and handling
precautions, spill and leak cleanup and disposal practices, transportation, physical data and reactivity data. MSDSs are
available from manufacturers. By June 1, 2015, all MSDSs will be replaced with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
NRC The U.S. Coast Guard Natural Response Center (NRC) must be contacted (800-424-8802) when chemicals including
agrichemicals and petroleum products are released to the waters of the State.
PEASE Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS): 800-292-4706, is operated by the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, and should be called when there is a chemical release including agrichemicals, petroleum products and manure, to
the environment.
Release Spill, leak, pump, pour, emit, empty, discharge, inject, escape, leach, dump or dispose. Normal agricultural application is
NOT a release
RQ Reportable quantity (RQ): chemical release equal to or exceeding the RQ must be reported to local, state and federal author-
ities.
Smart 911 An emergency planning service offered by the County Dispatch that allows homeowners to build a profile of their residence
to better prepare First Responders. Smart911 profiles include names and ages of family members, pictures of the home, and
descriptions of pets in the home.
Toxic Chemical EPA published a list of 682 toxic chemical and chemical categories that are subject to Toxic Chemical Release Inventory
(TRI) reporting.
TPQ If the Active Ingredient (AI) in an agrichemical is on EPA’s list of EHSs, then you must notify your LEPC and the Michi-
gan SARA Title III Program if the amount of the AI in pounds is equal to or greater than its Threshold Planning Quantity
(TPQ) listed in Table 1.
Water of the State Groundwater, lakes, rivers and streams, and all other watercourses and waters, including the Great Lakes, within the juris-
diction of this state. Additional examples include bogs, catch basins, creeks, drainage ditches, drainage wells, ponds, sewer
drains, storm drains, surface risers, swamps and wetlands.
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SARA Title III
section 302
Emergency
Planning
Notification
Farms that have an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) on site that meets or exceeds the Threshold Planning Quantity (see Table 1) , even if
only for a day, must notify the Michigan SARA Title III Program and their Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) that they are subject to
Emergency Planning. Use this form to notify the Michigan SARA Title III Program. They will notify your LEPC for you.
If your farm never has EHSs on site and was never subject to Emergency Planning, you do not need to complete this form.
Name of farm: _____________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City: __________________________________ Zip code: ___________
Location of EHS if different: ___________________________________________________
County: __________________________________
Type of farm (Ex. Asparagus farm): _____________________________________
Please check one box:
__ This farm is NO LONGER subject to Emergency Planning
__ This farm IS subject to Emergency Planning
__ Please evaluate and tell me if this farm is subject to Emergency Planning
Name of farm contact: _______________________________________
Telephone number where contact can be reached during business hours: (___)___-___________ext___
Email address: _____________________________________
Submit this form and the “list of Agrichemicals used or stored” to: [email protected]
Or you may mail to: Michigan SARA Title III Program
Department of Environmental Quality
PO Box 30457
Lansing, MI 48909-7957
You and your LEPC will be notified by email when this form is received and if any follow-up is needed.
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