Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Required Posting Signs


Algae Treatments

Weed Treatments


The permitee (PLM) is required to notify, in writing, an owner of any waterfront property within 100 feet of the area of impact, not less than seven days, and not more than 45 days, before the initial chemical treatment.  Requirements for written notification are provided in the S 324.3310(h) of Part 33, Aquatic Nuisance Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.  If the owner is not the occupant of the waterfront property or the dwelling located on the property, then the owner is responsible for notifying the occupant.

Notice of the chemical application must be posted prior to each chemical application, in accordance with S 324.3310(d).  Water use restrictions listed on the label for the specific product (i.e., trade name) used shall be included on the posting signs.  In addition, a 24-hour water use restriction for swimming shall be indicated on the signs for each chemical application of 2,4-D, diquat dibromide, endothall, fluridone, glyphosate, imazapyr, Komeen, Nautique, triclopyr, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate, and/or water dye (except when approved for use as a tracer).1

1 EQP 2792 (Rev. 11/05) Department of Environmental Quality

 
 


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