The laws associated with anhydrous ammonia fertilizer are in The Kansas Fertilizer Law.
Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Tank Policy – 2-13-2021
The following policy applies to anhydrous ammonia storage tanks (tanks) in Kansas.
- Rail car tanks with pressure stamps of 250 or higher:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by January 1, 2030.
- Tanks (including rail car tanks) with working pressures less than 250 p.s.i. or with unknown/unverifiable working pressures:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by December 31, 2022.
- Tanks not meeting the requirements of item 4) below:
- Shall not be placed into service;
- If currently in service, shall not be relocated and placed back into service;
- If currently in service, shall be taken out of service by January 1, 2030.
- Tanks that may remain in service without service time or location restrictions shall meet the following:
- The tank was designed and manufactured for anhydrous ammonia storage with a minimum design pressure of 250 p.s.i.;
- The tank information is complete and readily available by:
- The manufacturer’s data plate (original or replacement) is legible, attached to the tank, and includes the National Board Registration Number; or
- The build sheet or U-1-A form is available and clearly linked to the tank; or
- Recertification documentation is available and clearly linked to the tank.
- The tank is without damage;
- 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;
- The tank and its installation comply with KDA statutes and regulations.
This policy supersedes previously issued polices and approvals regarding anhydrous ammonia storage tanks.