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Chemical
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Checklist
for Success |
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The following is a partial list of practices that may be
applicable to chemical management during your forest management project.
Implement the appropriate practices to protect water quality before, during
and after the project is completed. Refer to the Forest Water Quality
Guidelines for a more complete list of practices that might be applicable.
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| General |
- Have a contingency plan to follow in the event of a chemical
spill. The plan should include who to contact in the event of
a spill, and may include having absorbent or neutralizing materials
on hand with literature that describes spill cleanup or containment
procedures.
- Follow all label instructions, EPA guidelines and state laws
when using chemicals.
- Transport, store and apply chemicals in leak-proof, labeled
containers.
- Dispose of chemical containers in an approved landfill or according
to label instructions.
- Chemical storage containers and facilities should be located
away from Streamside Management Zones (SMZs).
- When possible, mix chemicals and clean equipment only in areas
that are part of the application site. Avoid streams, waterbodies
and Streamside Management Zones (SMZs).
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| Pesticides |
- Apply chemicals during appropriate weather and season.
- Avoid aerial or broadcast application of pesticides in SMZs
unless the chemical is specifically labeled for applicatrion over
or near water.
- Consider chemical site preparation instead of mechanical where
possible to reduce sedimentation and other adverse impacts to
water quality.
- Mix only the appropriate amount of pesticide needed. Dispose
of excess pesticides according to label instructions and existing
regulations.
- Keep and maintain records of the type of chemical, amount and
dates applied, weather conditions and results.
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| Petrochemicals
and Antifreeze |
- Avoid draining used oil, fuel or antifreeze onto the ground.
- Fuel and service equipment away from SMZs and avoid spillage.
- Keep all fuel, oil and antifreeze away from surface waters
and areas where spilled material may enter or be washed into water.
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