80-15-212. Specific agricultural chemical ground water management plans. (1) Except as provided in 80-15-216, the department shall develop and implement agricultural chemical ground water management plans specific to particular agricultural chemicals and to a defined geographical area:
     (a) when the level of an agricultural chemical found in ground water is at 50% of the standard or interim numerical standard at a point of standards application and is scientifically validated;
     (b) when a definite trend of increased presence of the agricultural chemical in ground water at a point of standards application is scientifically validated;
     (c) when agricultural chemicals have been determined to have migrated in the ground water from the point of detection;
     (d) when EPA proposes to suspend or cancel registration of an agricultural chemical, prohibits or restricts the chemical's sale or use in the state, or otherwise initiates action against a chemical because of ground water concerns and when EPA's action, restriction, or prohibition will be implemented unless the state develops an adequate management plan; or
     (e) when agricultural chemicals that possess or are suspected of possessing properties that indicate potential to migrate to ground water are being applied on areas underlaid by ground water that is vulnerable to impairment.
     (2) Any person using an agricultural chemical that is addressed by a specific agricultural chemical ground water management plan in the geographical region that is addressed by the plan shall comply with the plan. The department may specifically identify and designate persons who are under the plan and may inform any person about the plan.
     (3) The department shall prioritize preparation of specific agricultural chemical ground water management plans in consideration of the specific circumstances of each area and within available resources.

     History: En. Sec. 12(2) thru (4), Ch. 668, L. 1989.