SECTION 35:17-3-16. Pest Management Plans (PMPs)

(a)   A Pest Management Plan (PMP) shall be prepared for each LMFO and submitted as a part of the CAFO license application.

(b)   The PMP shall provide specific methods for preventing pests, including but not limited to flies, rodents, and coyotes.

(c)   The owner shall examine the PMP at least annually to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, modify for changed conditions at the facility, and determine if economically feasible technological advances are available and appropriate for the LMFO.

(d)   The Department shall approve the PMP on a case by case basis taking into account site specific conditions which may impact the plan. The Department shall document reasons for disapproval of a PMP.

(e)   The PMP shall include physical, structural, and chemical controls to minimize the population of flies, insects, rodents, and other pests.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 102, eff 10-13-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2508, eff 6-25-98; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4247, eff 9-2-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1717, eff 6-11-99]