1. A. Existing containment pads shall:

   1. 1. intercept leaks and spills; and
   2. 2. have enough surface area to extend under containers on it; and
   3. 3. accommodate at least the portion of the vehicle where the hose or device couples to it, for transport vehicles delivering pesticide; and
   4. 4. allow for removal/recovery of spilled, leaked or discharged material and rainfall; and
   5. 5. have no automatic pumps without overflow cutoffs.

2. B. New containment pads to be designed and constructed shall:

   1. 1. intercept leaks and spills; and
   2. 2. have enough surface area to extend under containers on it; and
   3. 3. accommodate at least the portion of the vehicle where the hose or device couples to it, for transport vehicles delivering pesticide; and
   4. 4. allow for removal/recovery of spilled, leaked or discharged material and rainfall; and
   5. 5. have no automatic pumps without overflow cutoffs; and
   6. 6. have their surface sloped toward an area where liquids can be collected for removal.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:3366.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Structural Pest Control Commission, LR 39:303 (February 2013).