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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A specific agricultural chemical ground water management plan must include:
(a) requirements to prevent ground water impairment that are based on ground water use, value, and vulnerability and that address all applicable aspects of agricultural chemical use; and
(b) requirements to prevent or minimize further presence of the agricultural chemical in the ground water and to provide protection for the present and future beneficial use of the ground water.
(2) A specific agricultural chemical ground water management plan may include but is not limited to the following elements:
(a) identification of geographical areas where an agricultural chemical may be used;
(b) ground water, soil, meteorological, and geological characteristics;
(c) best management plans and best management practices;
(d) identification of high-priority ground water;
(e) certification, licensing, training, and education requirements for persons using agricultural chemicals;
(f) identification of setback areas around water wells where certain activities may be restricted;
(g) agricultural chemical application rates and timing and related use criteria;
(h) alternative pest management techniques, including integrated pest management;
(i) other requirements for pesticides, as set forth in Title 80, chapter 8, and related rules, and for fertilizers, as set forth in Title 80, chapter 10, and related rules;
(j) EPA requirements; and
(k) alternative soil fertility practices.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 80. Agriculture § 80-15-214. Contents of specific agricultural chemical ground water management plan - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-80-agriculture/mt-st-80-15-214/
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