Section 285.640.18. Remediation actions.

(1) If a discharge to the environment is reported or, if as a result of observation or laboratory analysis by a state or federal agency, it is determined that a discharge to the environment has occurred, an operator shall comply with all of the following provisions:

(a)     Remove  contaminated   materials  from  the   site,    determine   the concentration of pesticide, and field-apply at or below labeled rates or properly dispose of the contaminated materials according to the department of natural resources directives.

(b)   Submit a revised facility site plan to the department within 90 days after being notified of a discharge to the environment. This revised site plan shall indicate the changes proposed to prevent further discharges to the environment and be reviewed and approved by any state or federal agency deemed necessary by the department. Following approval by the department, the facility operator shall implement the changes that  are designated in the revised site plan in a time period as  specified   by the department.

(c)   If the facility operator decides to close the facility as a result of a contamination notification, the facility shall be closed in accordance with the provisions of R 285.640.13.

(2) Full compliance with the provisions of this rule is required on the effective date of this rule.

History: 1992 AACS.