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To All Chemigation Site Operators
In order to clarify this matter, the term OPERATOR means the entity who will operated the chemigation system (all employees/family members involved in a joint farming operation whereby revenues and expenses are shared). Entity includes all employees. This definition does not mean that each employee or family member (see description) is required to be permitted.
Because OPERATOR'S change from year to year, and because operation of chemigation system entails maintenance/installation/operation of a system including but not limited to insuring that ALL antipollution equipment is present and operable, ALL OPERATORS of a chemigation system must have a permit and not just the original permittee.
This means that a site may have more than one chemigation permit. One for each OPERATOR.
Notice to Chemigation Permit Applicants
A chemigation permit application is required to be filled out completely in order for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to determine compliance with Minnesota’s chemigation rule.
Failure to submit a complete application or the required fee will result in the MDA sending your permit application back as REJECTED. If you receive an application as REJECTED, chemigation is prohibited until you return a completed permit application to the MDA and receive a permit.
Chemigation systems are inspected by the MDA on an as needed basis to determine compliance. REJECTED sites are a top priority for MDA inspectors.
If a chemigation system is found to be in violation of Minnesota law, an ORDER prohibiting chemigation and other directives as necessary to insure compliance will be issued. In addition, enforcement action including financial penalties, may be taken by the MDA.
Please read the chemigation permit application carefully and fill in all required information. If you have any questions, call Jim Freilinger at 320-243-7382 or Jane Boerboom at 651-201-6540.
Chemigation Application Record, Approved (PDF: 130 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation Permit Application (PDF: 86 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation Permit Application, Substantial Alteration (PDF: 80 KB / 1 page)
Chemigation System Inspection Record (PDF: 100 KB / 1 page)
Antipollution Device Guidelines for Greenhouse/Nursery Chemigation Systems (PDF: 1.75 MB / 4 pages)
Chemigation Check Valves Approved for Use in Minnesota (PDF: 97 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation Environmental Safeguard (PDF: 151 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation Inspection Area Map (PDF: 64 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation "Permit-by-Rule" Requirements (PDF: 78 KB / 2 pages)
Chemigation Safety Videos
Minnesota Statutes and Rules - Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1505 - Pest and Disease Control, Agricultural Chemical Chemigation Safety
Part 1505.2100 - Definitions
Part 1505.2200 - Application; permit; fee and application renewal; alteration; inspection.
Part 1505.2300 - Agricultural chemical application; setbacks and safeguarding; antipollution devices; purging; posting.
Part 1505.2400 - Records and reports.
Part 1505.2500 - Responsibility; calibration and operation; inspection; off-target application; incident prevention; incident reporting.
Part 1505.2600 - Commissioner's responsibility.
Part 1505.2700 - Installation; maintenance; modification.
Part 1505.2800 - Prohibited acts.
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 18C - Fertilizer, Soil Amendment, and Plant Amendment Law
Section 18C.205 - Chemigation.
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 18B - Pesticide Control
Section 18B.08 - Chemigation.
Minnesota Statutes and Rules - Department of Health
Minnesota Rules - Wells and Borings
Part 4725.4450 - Distances from Contamination Source.
Minnesota Rules - Plumbing Code
Part 4715.2100 - Backflow preventers.
Part 4715.2110 - Types of devices required where an air gap cannot be provided.
Part 4715.2120 - Location of backflow preventers.
Part 4715.2150 - Connections not subject to back pressure.
Part 4715.2160 - Connections subject to back pressure.
Part 4715.2161 - Installation of reduced pressure backflow preventers.
Jim Freilinger, Ag Chemical Consultant
jim.freilinger@state.mn.us
320-243-7382
Jane Boerboom, Supervisor
jane.boerboom@state.mn.us
651-201-6540
Chemigation Line
651-201-6057