Minnesota Administrative Rules

1505.3150 EXEMPTIONS.

Subpart 1.

Mobile containers.

The secondary containment requirements of part 1505.3080 do not apply to rail cars, nurse tanks, other mobile containers, or minibulk containers which are located at the bulk pesticide storage facility for less than ten consecutive days incidental to loading fixed bulk pesticide containers.

Subp. 2.

Alternate technology.

The commissioner shall exempt any person from a requirement under this part if compliance is not technically feasible, but only if the commissioner finds that the alternative measures provide substantially similar protection to the ground and surface water of the state. A person requesting an exemption shall submit to the commissioner in writing a request for an exemption detailing the alternative measures proposed. The commissioner has 45 days to analyze the facts presented and grant the exemption or advise the person of an unsatisfactory review and detail all changes necessary to achieve compliance.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 18B.06; 18B.14

History:

14 SR 161

Published Electronically:

September 17, 2013