Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
EPA Farm Compliance Checklist
An EPA farm compliance checklist for owners to review which environmental rules may apply to chemicals, fuel, manure, and wastes, and what to document.
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What is on this checklist
- Pesticide use and records
- Fuel tank rules checked
- Manure storage and runoff
- Chemical spill plan
- Waste disposal practices
- Water protection steps
- Recordkeeping notes
- State agency contacts
- Questions to ask listed
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with TCEQ and eXtension.
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