Nev. Admin. Code § 554.420

Current through August 29, 2024
Section 554.420 - Method of disinfecting bulk ear corn and baled broomcorn in freight cars

Bulk ear corn and baled broomcorn in a freight car must be disinfected by atmospheric fumigation for 16 hours using methyl bromide at the following rates, to be determined by the temperature of the product and the interior of the car during the period of exposure:

Temperature (°F) Pounds per 1,000 cubic feet
at least 603.0
50 - 593.5
40 - 494.0
30 - 394.5
20 - 295.0

At temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the methyl bromide must be applied by using hot gas.

Nev. Admin. Code § 554.420

Dep't of Agriculture, No. 54.02 -1 § II subsec. A, eff. 4-2-71

NRS 554.020, 554.030