Regulations and Recordkeeping Flashcards

Under most state fertilizer regulations, how long must application records be retained after the application date?

Answer: 3 years

Most state regulations require fertilizer application records to be kept for a minimum of 3 years.

Which federal law requires fertilizer dealers to report sales of certain nitrogen-based fertilizers to prevent misuse?

Answer: Safe Explosives Act

The Safe Explosives Act and related ATF regulations require reporting of ammonium nitrate sales above threshold quantities.

A CFA applicator applies fertilizer near a public water supply intake. Which regulation specifically governs buffer requirements in this scenario?

Answer: State nutrient management regulations

State nutrient management regulations establish buffer distances and restrictions for applications near water supply intakes.

When a bulk fertilizer delivery is made to a farm, which document must accompany the delivery per most state regulations?

Answer: Delivery ticket or weight certificate

A delivery ticket or weight certificate showing product, quantity, and grade must accompany bulk fertilizer deliveries.

Which of the following must typically appear on a fertilizer label under AAPFCO model regulations?

Answer: Guaranteed analysis

The guaranteed analysis showing minimum nutrient percentages is a mandatory label element under AAPFCO model bill provisions.

A state inspector finds a CFA applicator's records are incomplete. What is the most likely immediate consequence?

Answer: License suspension or civil penalty

Incomplete records typically result in license suspension or civil monetary penalties under state fertilizer regulatory programs.

What information is NOT typically required on a commercial fertilizer application record?

Answer: Applicator's personal income

Personal income of the applicator has no relevance to fertilizer application records and is never a required field.