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1514.0100 DEFINITIONS.
Subp. 2.
Agency inspector.
"Agency inspector" means an employee of the Department of Agriculture, who is authorized to conduct inspections of anhydrous ammonia facilities, storage, and equipment.
Subp. 3.
Anhydrous ammonia facility.
"Anhydrous ammonia facility" means a facility that stores, sells, or handles anhydrous ammonia for agricultural purposes.
Subp. 4.
Certificate of compliance.
"Certificate of compliance" means a certificate issued by a certified anhydrous ammonia inspector to an anhydrous ammonia facility when the inspector has documented, in writing, full compliance with chapter 1513 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 18C and 18D.
Subp. 5.
Certified anhydrous ammonia inspector.
"Certified anhydrous ammonia inspector" means an individual who has received certification under this chapter.
Subp. 6.
Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture or an authorized agent of the commissioner.
Subp. 7.
Compliance inspection.
"Compliance inspection" means an inspection performed by a certified anhydrous ammonia inspector that is equivalent to an inspection performed by an anhydrous ammonia agency inspector. The inspection certifies an anhydrous ammonia facility as compliant with chapter 1513 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 18C and 18D.
Subp. 8.
Facility.
"Facility" means a fixed location consisting of all stationary fertilizer operations and systems permitted by the Department of Agriculture.
Subp. 9.
Full compliance.
"Full compliance" means that a permitted agricultural facility meets all requirements for anhydrous ammonia equipment and storage in chapter 1513 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 18C and 18D, before the certificate of compliance is issued.
Subp. 10.
Routine inspection.
"Routine inspection" means an inspection conducted by an agency inspector that covers the requirements in chapter 1513 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 18C and 18D.
Subp. 11.
System.
"System" means an assembly of equipment consisting of the container or containers, hoses, appurtenances, pumps, compressors, interconnecting piping, nurse tanks, toolbars, and field application units.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 18C.111
History:
39 SR 232
Published Electronically:
January 5, 2017
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