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Applicable Operational BMPs for the Use of Pesticides: • Develop and implement an IPM (See section on IPM in Aplicable Operational BMPs for Vegetation Management) and use pesticides only as a last resort. • Implement a pesticide -use plan and include at a minimum: a list of selected pesticides and their specific uses; brands, formulations, application methods and quantities to be used; equipment use and maintenance procedures; safety, storage, and disposal methods; and monitoring, record keeping, and public notice procedures. All procedures shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 17.21 RCW and Chanter 16-228 WAC (Appendix IV-D R.7). • Choose the least toxic pesticide available that is capable of reducing the infestation to acceptable levels. The pesticide should readily degrade in the environment and/or have properties that strongly bind it to the soil. Conduct any pest control activity at the life stage when the pest is most vulnerable. For example, if it is necessary to use a Bacillus thurin fens application to control tent caterpillars, apply it to the material before the caterpillars cocoon or it will be ineffective. Any method used should be site -specific and not used wholesale over a wide area. • Apply the pesticide according to label directions. Do not apply pesticides in quantities that exceed manufacturer's instructions. • Mix the pesticides and clean the application equipment in an area where accidental spills will not enter surface or ground waters, and will not contaminate the soil. • Store pesticides in enclosed areas or in covered impervious containment. Do not discharge pesticide contaminated stormwater or spills/leaks of pesticides to storm sewers. Do not hose down the paved areas to a storm sewer or conveyance ditch. Store and maintain appropriate spill cleanup materials in a location known to all near the storage area. • Clean up any spilled pesticides. Keep pesticide contaminated waste materials in designated covered and contained areas. • The pesticide application equipment must be capable of immediate shutoff in the event of an emergency. • Spraying pesticides within 100 feet of open waters including wetlands, ponds, and rivers, streams, creeks, sloughs and any drainage ditch or channel that leads to open water may have additional regulatory requirements beyond just following the pesticide product label. Additional requirements may include: • Obtaining a discharge permit from Ecology. • Obtaining a permit from the local jurisdiction. • Using an aquatic labeled pesticide. Volume IV - Source Control BMPs — December 2014 2-23