4.06.070 Rules of Chemical Application

Upon written permission from the Tribal Council and under tribal supervision the following will apply:

(a) Workers applying the herbicides must possess a current license or equivalent certification in worker protection training and relevant chemical application.

(b) All areas to be treated must be marked at least once every quarter-mile with appropriate signage to warn the public of the application of chemicals and such signage shall be left in place for an appropriate time period to prevent contact of the public with herbicides.

(c) No herbicides shall be applied which are not approved by the USEPA for such application and all application shall be in compliance with applicable Tribal, State, and Federal regulations or guidelines.

(d) All spray records must be kept on file and sent to Bad River Natural Resources Department.

(e) All herbicides shall be applied in the fall.

(f) Applicators must spray in the morning before the wind exceeds five miles per hour to prevent drift. The applicator must contact the Bad River Natural Resources Department the morning of application to assure the wind speed.

(g) All remaining chemicals, contaminated materials, and contaminated materials, and contaminated water must be disposed of in compliance with applicable Tribal, State and Federal regulations. Proof of proper disposal of the above shall be provided to the Natural Resources Department within thirty (30) days of the completion of the application of the herbicide.