Title: Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Storage System Permit
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Description:
Anhydrous ammonia is a chemical compound used as a fertilizer. Its chemical formula is NH3, which means that it consists of one atom of nitrogen and three atoms of hydrogen per molecule. Because the atomic weights of nitrogen and hydrogen are not the same, the weight ratio is 82.5 percent nitrogen to 17.5 percent hydrogen. Anhydrous means the ammonia is without water. This program performs a regulatory and educational function. The regulatory function relates to ongoing site permitting and inspection of NH3 facilities and corresponding equipment. This program also provides educational materials and training opportunities for farmers and farm suppliers. The safe handling and storage of NH3 is the ultimate goal. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Subject: Ammonia
Storage Tanks
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:10:42 PM
Modification Date: 11/12/2024 2:09:03 PM
Agency Name: Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Description:
The mission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.
Agency Phone: 651-201-6000
800-967-2474
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Address:
625 N. Robert Street
St. Paul
MN
55155
Division Name: Pesticide & Fertilizer Management Division
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
Audience: Hold
Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Storage
Storage Permit Requirements
All firms that distribute fertilizer must have a
fertilizer license. If you are storing anhydrous ammonia, you are required to maintain an Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Permit.
Storage Guidelines & Requirements
Storage Inspection Forms & Information
Rules: 1513
Statutes: 18C.001 - .575
Forms:
Fees:
New site permit application fee of $100 for installation of new anhydrous ammonia storage facility, relocation of ammonia storage to a new site, or change in ownership.
Existing site permit application fee of $50 for additional storage or relocation of anhydrous ammonia storage on existing site or other substantial alteration.
Penalty fee of $250 fee is added to permit application fee due for beginning construction or substantially altering a bulk anhydrous ammonia facility before obtaining a permit.
Period of Issuance:
Permit is effective from date of issuance until superseded by a revised permit (e.g., new installation, addition, relocation, or other substantial alteration).
Length of Determination:
Permitting Details
1 day to 2 months.
Other Info:
Activity: Fertilizer
Ammonia
License Detail URL:
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Storage
Anhydrous Ammonia Program
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