To request approval for a new facility or modification of an existing facility, please download and complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Facility Application and send via email with requested documentation to KDA.PestFert@ks.gov.

Completed applications may also be mailed to: Kansas Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Fertilizer Program, 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan KS 66502.

See: Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Tank Policy effective April 13, 2021.

Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Tanks

The following policy applies to anhydrous ammonia storage tanks (tanks) in Kansas.

1. Rail car tanks with pressure stamps of 250 or higher:
   1. Shall not be placed into service;
   2. If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
   3. If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by January 1, 2030.
2. Tanks (including rail car tanks) with working pressures less than 250 p.s.i. or with unknown/unverifiable working pressures:
   1. Shall not be placed into service;
   2. If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
   3. If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by December 31, 2022, or
   4. If tank is tested at 250 PSI and approved for Anhydrous service by an individual with a National Board Certification for testing, it may fall under item 4. below.
3. Tanks, other than those in 1. or 2. above, not meeting the requirements of item 4. below:
   1. Shall not be placed into service;
   2. If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
   3. If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by January 1, 2030.
4. Tanks that may be used without restrictions on service time or relocations shall meet the following:
   1. The tank was designed and manufactured for anhydrous ammonia storage with a minimum design pressure of 250 p.s.i.;
   2. The tank information is complete and readily available by:
      1. The manufacturer’s data plate (original or replacement) is legible, attached to the tank; or
      2. The build sheet or U-1-A form is available and clearly linked to the tank; or
      3. Recertification documentation is available and clearly linked to the tank.
   3. The tank is without damage;
   4. All repairs and modifications to the tank have been made by and/or approved by a certified R-stamp holder and the documentation is available for inspection;
   5. The tank and its installation comply with KDA statutes and regulations.

This policy supersedes previously issued polices and approvals regarding anhydrous ammonia storage tanks.