Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm EPA Compliance Checklist
A checklist for reviewing farm operations against federal and state environmental rules, used by owners to find gaps in chemical, fuel, manure and runoff practices.
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What is on this checklist
- Pesticide mixing and loading area away from wells
- Fuel and oil tanks with containment
- Manure storage and application records
- Runoff controls near ditches and streams
- Wellhead protection and backflow devices
- Hazardous waste and used oil disposal method
- Permits and plans on file for each site
- Spill response supplies on hand
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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 eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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