AGRICHEMICAL SPILL MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE

Michigan Department of Agriculture, Office of Pollution Prevention Groundwater Program

  1. General Safety
    1. Personal Safety
    2. Emergency Planning - SARA Title III - PIP Plans New Core Manual for Pesticide Applicator Training
    3. Worker Protection Standard - Personal Protective Equipment
    4. OSHA / MIOSHA
    5. Michigan Poison Control System 800-POISON-1 (800-764-7661)

  2. The 4 C's
    1. Control
    2. Contain
    3. Comply w/ Reporting Requirements
    4. Clean Up

  3. Response and Notification Procedures
    1. Personal safety first
    2. Control / Stop the source if possible
    3. Contain the spill to a small area
    4. Prevent contact with surface and ground water
    5. Notify Local Emergency Response Personnel, If needed
      • LEPC - This contact may also cover State reporting requirements
      • Fire / Police
    6. MDEQ PEAS Hotline (800-292-4706)
      • ALL Uncontained Spills
      • Covers requirement for notifying State Emergency Response Committee (SERC)
    7. MDA Ag Pollution Emergency Assistance (800-405-0101)
      • ALL Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Manure Spills
      • Remediation and Land Application / Disposal Options
      • Cooperation with MDNR
      • Financial Assistance Possibilities
    8. National Response Center (800-424-8802)
      • If Reportable Quantity under Title III List of Lists
      • Sara Title III - Hazardous Materials - Extremely Hazardous Materials
    9. Cleanup spill or contact private response company for assistance

  4. Agencies that can Offer Assistance
    1. ChemTrec Hotline (800-424-9300)
      • Generally for transportation incidents Can offer product information as well as response guidelines
      • Can put you in touch with manufacturer of product
    2. MDEQ Waste Management Division (517-373-2730)
      • Can offer assistance on disposal of wastes
    3. MDA Pesticide & Plant Pest Management Division - Lansing (517-373-1087)
    4. MDA Regional Offices
    5. MDA Groundwater Program - Benjamin Darling (517-335-6544) (Pager 800-412-1406)

Agrichemical Spill Incident Reporting Form


Name of Owner
Business Name
Address (Street, City, Zip, County, Twp)
Telephone Number
Applicator Involved / Certification Number
Location of Spill (Address / ldentification)
Complainant (Name, Address, Phone)
Other Agencies Contacted / Notified


Date and Time of Spill Occurrence
Controlled / Contained / Cleaned Up
Date and Time of MDA Notification


Type of Spill (Pesticide or Fertilizer Involved)
Volume of Spill
Tank Mix Volume
Individual Concentration(s) within Tank Mix
Target Crop / Rate / Acreage
Product Name(s)
Active Ingredient(s)
Type and Form of Product(s) (i.e. herbicide / liquid)
Ag or Non-Ag Use
Manufacturer(s)
Manufacturer Telephone Number
EPA Registration Number(s)


Spill Site - Soil / Water / Pavement
Area Covered / Impacted
Ground Cover Present
Soil Condition / Type / Slope
Location of Wells / Drains / Ditches / Surface Water


Environmental Hazards
Health Hazards
Leaching and Runoff Potential(s)
Reportable Quantity(ies)


Request for Investigation Form (PI - 182)
Use Investigation Report (PI - 147)

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