Illinois Administrative Code

Section 211.40 Label Requirements a) Soil amendments containing active or inert ingredients shall be labeled as follows: 1) The soil amendment label shall contain the information required by Section 20 (a) of the Soil Amendment Act. 2) The name and percentage by weight of each ac…

Section 211.50 Deficient Analysis and Penalties a) If the official analysis shows that any soil amendment falls short of the guaranteed analysis in any one soil amendment ingredient or in total soil amendment ingredients, a penalty shall be assessed in accordance with the followi…

Section 211.60 Exempted Products a) Composted or dried manures, mulches intended as a soil cover, potting soils, peat moss, sand, tree bark, wood shavings, vermiculite and mixes of these products are exempt from the soil amendment registration and requirements if these ingredient…

Section 211.70 Adulteration a) A soil amendment is adulterated if it contains weed seed or unwanted crop seed. Weed seeds shall be those as determined by the Association of Official Seed Analysts in Rules for Testing Seeds 1988, P.O. Box 27647, 216 West Jones Street, Raleigh, Nor…

Section 211.80 Administrative Hearings Persons adversely affected by Department action may request an administrative hearing to review such action, provided that a request for review is filed within 30 days after notification of Department action. All decisions and actions of the…

Section 215.10 Scope a) This standard is intended to apply to the design, construction, repair, alteration, location, installation and operation of agricultural anhydrous ammonia systems, including refrigerated ammonia storage systems, noncommercial (including on-farm) storage an…

Section 215.110 Systems Mounted on Implements of Husbandry for the Transportation of Anhydrous Ammonia All of Section 215.25 shall apply to this Section unless otherwise stated. a) This Section applies to containers of 3000 gallons water capacity or less and related equipment mou…

Section 215.115 Systems Mounted on Equipment for the Application of Anhydrous Ammonia a) This Section applies to systems mounted on farm equipment and used for the field application of ammonia. Section 215.25 applies to this Section unless otherwise noted. b) The shell or head th…

Section 215.120 Equipment for the Application of Anhydrous Ammonia a) All nurse tank valves shall be closed, the liquid transfer hose shall be bled, and no liquid transfer hose shall be joined between any nurse tank unit and any tool bar during transport upon a public right-of-wa…

Section 215.125 Administrative Hearings Decisions of the Department in implementing this Part are subject to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100] and the Department's rules pertaining to administrative hearings (8 Ill. Adm. Code 1). (Source: Section 215.125 renu…

Section 215.15 Definitions "Actuation device" means a mechanical device that is manually activated to cause the closing of emergency shutoff valves or internal valves stopping the flow of the product in the system. "Alteration" means a change in any item described in the original…

Section 215.16 Incorporated and Referenced Materials a) The following regulations and standards are incorporated in this Part: 1) Private and Professional Association Standards A) The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York NY 10036 …

Section 215.20 Safety a) All competent attendants shall be certified to understand the properties of ammonia, to become competent in safe operating practices, and to take appropriate actions in the event of a leak or an emergency. Certified competent attendant training programs s…

Section 215.200 General a) Nitrogen fertilizer solutions are divided into subcategories as follows: 1) Aqua ammonia solution (Ammonium Hydroxide) is an aqueous solution of anhydrous ammonia generally containing from 18 to 30 percent of ammonia (NH3) by weight and having a vapor p…

Section 215.205 Definitions a) The terms defined in 8 Ill. Adm. Code Section 215.15 shall pertain to the rules in this Subpart. The term "nitrogen fertilizer solution" should be substituted in lieu of the term "anhydrous ammonia" where it appears in those definitions. b) In addit…

Section 215.210 Application of Rules a) These rules apply to the design, location, construction, installation and operation of distribution systems utilizing nitrogen fertilizer solutions or aqua ammonia converters. b) 8 Ill. Adm. Code Sections 215.215 through 215.260 apply to al…

Section 215.215 Requirement of Construction and Original Test of Containers a) Containers shall be constructed of a material suitable for use with nitrogen fertilizer solutions. b) Nitrogen fertilizer solution containers shall be designed to withstand at least the maximum pressur…

Section 215.220 Capacity of Containers Individual container capacity shall be limited only by good engineering practice (according to The Code).

Section 215.225 Container Valves and Accessories a) Shutoff valves and appurtenances shall be of material suitable for use with the nitrogen fertilizer solution being handled and designed for not less than the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected. b) Except for safety …

Section 215.230 Piping, Tubing and Fittings a) All piping, including tubing, fittings, gaskets, and packing, shall be made of material suitable for use with nitrogen fertilizer solutions and designed for the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected. b) Screwed joints are p…

Section 215.235 Hose Specifications a) Hose and hose connectors shall be fabricated of materials that are resistant to the action of the nitrogen fertilizer solution being used. b) Hose and hose connectors shall be designed for at least the maximum pressure to which they may be s…

Section 215.240 Safety Devices a) Every pressure-vented container shall be provided with one or more safety pressure relief valves. The rate of discharge shall be in accordance with the provisions of 8 Ill. Adm. Code Section 215.Table E. b) Container safety pressure relief valves…

Section 215.245 Transfer of Liquids a) A competent attendant shall supervise the transfer of liquids from the time the connections are first made until they are disconnected. b) Pumps shall be of a material suitable for use with the solution being handled and designed to withstan…

Section 215.25 Basic Rules This Section applies to all Sections of this Part unless otherwise noted. a) These provisions shall not be construed as prohibiting the continued use or reinstallation of containers constructed and maintained in accordance with the 1949, 1950, 1952, 195…

Section 215.250 Tank Car Loading and Unloading Points and Operations a) A sign reading, "Stop – Tank Car Connected" or "Stop – Men at Work," shall be displayed at the active end or ends of the siding while the car is connected for loading or unloading. b) While tank cars are on s…

Section 215.255 Liquid Level Gauging Devices a) Gauging devices shall be arranged so that the maximum liquid level to which the container may be filled is readily determinable. b) Gauging devices shall have a design working pressure at least equal to the design pressure of the co…

Section 215.260 Indicating Devices Because of explosion and extreme corrosion hazard, no thermometers or other devices containing mercury shall be used where there is slightest probability of introducing mercury into nitrogen fertilizer solutions.

Section 215.265 Storage Installations for Nitrogen Fertilizer Solutions a) Location of Storage Containers. Permanent storage shall be located outside of densely populated areas. If located within the corporate limits of a village, town or city, written approval of the municipalit…

Section 215.270 Systems Mounted on Trucks, Semi-trailers and Trailers for Transportation of Nitrogen Fertilizer Solutions a) 8 Ill. Adm. Code Section 215.215 applies to this section. b) Mounting Containers on Trucks. 1) Stops (wood or metal blocks) shall be mounted on the truck, …

Section 215.275 Systems Mounted on Vehicles and Implements of Husbandry for the Transportation of Nitrogen Fertilizer Solutions a) This section applies to containers of 3,000-gallon capacity or less and pertinent equipment (piping, valves and gauges attached to the container) mou…

Section 215.280 Systems Mounted on Vehicles and Implements of Husbandry for the Application of Nitrogen Fertilizer Solutions a) Working Pressure and Classifications of Containers. Containers shall be constructed in accordance with 8 Ill. Adm. Code Section 215.215. b) Mounting of …

Section 215.285 Administrative Hearings Decisions of the Department in implementing these rules are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, par. 1001-1 et seq.) and the Department's rules pertaining to administrative hearings as promulgated the…

Section 215.30 Location of Storage Tanks a) Tanks shall be located outside of buildings unless the building is especially constructed for the safe handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia. Permanent storage shall be located outside of densely populated areas and subject to the a…

Section 215.35 Markings of Non-Refrigerated Containers and Systems other than DOT Containers a) Each system nameplate shall be made of a non-corroding metal permanently attached to the system by continuous welding around its perimeter and located so as to be readily accessible fo…

Section 215.40 Tank Appurtenances a) All tanks and appurtenances of each system shall be approved by the Department prior to initiation of operations, including the receipt of anhydrous ammonia. b) All appurtenances shall be designed for no less than the maximum working pressure …

Section 215.45 Piping, Tubing and Fittings a) All piping, tubing and fittings shall be made of steel or other material suitable for anhydrous ammonia service. Brass, copper or galvanized steel pipe or tubing shall not be used. Cast iron fittings shall not be used. Those parts of …

Section 215.50 Hose Specifications a) Hose used in ammonia service and subject to container pressure shall conform to ARPM IP-14. Dual usage hoses for propane and anhydrous ammonia shall be prohibited. b) Hose subject to container pressure shall be designed for a minimum working …

Section 215.55 Safety Relief Devices a) Every container used in systems covered by Sections 215.85, 215.110, and 215.115 without permanent supply piping to another source of excess pressure shall be protected from excess pressure by one or more pressure relief valves of the sprin…

Section 215.60 Filling Densities a) Filling density is limited to 85% capacity by volume at 60°F. b) The filling densities for non-refrigerated containers shall not exceed the following: 1) Uninsulated aboveground 56%; 2) Insulated aboveground 57%. c) US Department of Transportat…

Section 215.65 Transfer of Liquids a) If it is found necessary to dispose of anhydrous ammonia, it shall be discharged into a vessel containing water sufficient to absorb it. Sufficient water shall be at least ten parts of water per one part anhydrous ammonia. The anhydrous ammon…

Section 215.70 Liquid Level Gauging Devices a) Each container, except those filled by weight, shall be equipped with an approved liquid level gauging device. b) Each container or system covered in Sections 215.85, 215.110, and 215.115 shall be fitted with a liquid level gauge ind…

Section 215.75 Painting of Containers All uninsulated containers shall be painted white or a light reflecting color. (Source: Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 9922, effective July 1, 2003)

Section 215.80 Electrical Equipment and Wiring a) Electrical equipment and wiring for use in ammonia installations shall be general purpose or weather resistant as appropriate. b) Where concentrations of ammonia in air in excess of 16% by volume are likely to be encountered, elec…

Section 215.85 Systems Utilizing Stationary, Pier-Mounted or Skid-Mounted Aboveground Non-Refrigerated Storage a) This Section applies to stationary, pier-mounted, skid-mounted, aboveground non-refrigerated storage installations using containers other than those constructed in ac…

Section 215.90 Refrigerated Storage a) This Section applies specifically to systems using tanks for storage of anhydrous ammonia under refrigerated conditions. Section 215.25 applies to this Section unless otherwise stated. b) Tanks may be designed for any storage pressure desire…

Section 215.95 Tank Car Operations a) Anhydrous ammonia tank cars shall be transferred only at permanent storage locations into permanent storage containers. b) Transfer operations shall be performed by a certified competent attendant. c) Rail track at tank car transfer positions…

Section 215.TABLE A Rate of Discharge Minimum required rate of discharge in cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air for safety relief valves. Discharge measured at 60 degrees F. and atmospheric pressure (14.7 pounds per square inch). Surface Area Sq. Ft. CFM Surface Area Sq. Ft. CFM S…