(1) Dry bulk pesticides shall be stored in storage containers designed and constructed to hold dry bulk pesticide and shall be compatible with the stored pesticide. Storage containers shall be constructed of materials which are resistant to corrosion, puncture or cracking and shall be properly maintained.
(2) Dry bulk pesticide storage containers shall be placed on pallets or a raised platform which is drained.
(3) Stored dry bulk pesticide shall be covered by a roof or tarpaulin except during loading or unloading operations.
(4) All loading, unloading, mixing and handling of dry bulk pesticide at the storage facility shall be done on a paved surface of a size and design that will contain the pesticide and allow for collection of spilled materials.
(5) Any spills of dry bulk pesticide onto the containment area shall be promptly cleaned up and recovered.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.54.800 and
15.58.040. WSR 93-22-093 (Order 5018), § 16-229-230, filed 11/2/93, effective 3/1/94.]