1. (1) Cleanup. In order to minimize hazards to persons, property and the environment, a person who spills a pesticide shall immediately take appropriate measures to contain the spill, recover the spilled pesticide, and clean surfaces exposed to the spilled pesticide.

2. (2) Reporting. A person who spills a pesticide shall immediately notify the department of natural resources as required by s. 292.11, Stats.

   Note: The spill hotline for the department of natural resources is 1-800-943-0003. Ch. NR 706 specifies reportable spill amounts for all agricultural chemicals including pesticides. The department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection administers an agricultural chemical cleanup program under s. 94.73, Stats., and ch. ATCP 35, and can reimburse certain cleanup costs. You may contact the department’s spill response coordinator by calling 608-224-4500.

3. (3) Storing spilled pesticide and rinsate. No spilled pesticides or spilled materials containing pesticides may be stored below ground level.

History

History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98; CR 12-003: am. (3) Register May 2013 No. 689, eff. 6-1-13.