Westminster, Colo.-The Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Assn. (RMAA) is advising members to get ready for the changeover in the state’s certification and inspection of anhydrous ammonia tanks following findings by a legislative audit that raised questions about current methods (GM Aug. 23, p. 13). The audit alluded to “hundreds of missing tanks,” which the department explained was due to the practice of registering only those tanks in use at the time. RMAA said it agreed with the department’s explanation and advised members to expect a new process to be incorporated for registering anhydrous tanks, which will mean that dealers will be asked for a complete inventory instead of only tanks in use. However, fees will continue to apply only to tanks in use – all other registrations will be free. Tank owners should also prepare an itemized list, including number, location, use, and decommission/sold date. In addition, information will be needed on which tanks will be used and which will not, and how many tanks were owned last year but are no longer in use. Regardless of status, all tanks should be in compliance with state regulations.
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