Legislative Updates
Updated February 12, 2012
Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association
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To assist and represent the crop production supply and service industry
while promoting the sound stewardship and utilization of agricultural inputs.
Security
Please be advised that drivers loading ammonia and other products at river terminals under the jurisdiction of the US Coast Guard Lake Michigan Port will require Transportation Worker Identification Credentials this fall---by October 31, 2008. This includes the terminals at Marseilles, Seneca and Peru. While anhydrous ammonia is the product that triggers this regulation, at the Marseilles, IL terminal for example you will also need a TWIC to load all products, not just...More
Please click on the link to view the FBI indicators of suspicious behavior related to the purchase of explosive precursor material.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in order to implement the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 2007. DHS has established a 120 day comment period which ends on December 1, 2011. This new regulation will require sellers and purchasers of ammonium nitrate to:
1. Acquire a registration number from DHS in order to sell, transfer, and/or purchase ammonium
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- New customer who is not from local area.
- Refusing to provide address where fertilizer will be used or delivered.
- Acting nervous or impatient.
- Possessing little knowledge of crops, soil composition, field size, application...More
The new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) compliance deadline is January 22, 2008. Facilities possessing chemicals listed in Appendix A of the regulations at designated quantities set by the Department of Homeland Security must register with DHS and complete a Top-Screen questionnaire. Recently, DHS has granted an extension of the deadline to farmers. Ag retail operations have not received an extension and must meet the compliance date. If you do not think your company...More
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a letter dated December 21, 2007 that ag producers will be exempt from registering and completing Top-Screen requirements outlined in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards or CFATS for short. The letter signed by DHS Assistant Secretary Robert Stephan states that until further notice the Top Screens will not be required for any facility for use in preparation or treatment of crops, feed, land, livestock or other areas of an...More
View the IFCA Regulatory Alert regarding claiming a tax credit on your federal income tax for certain security investments at your agrichemical facility. Locks on ammonia nurse tanks is just one example. Click on the documents below for more information and to download the IRS tax form.
341_1.pdf (34.79KB) 341_2.pdf (21.6KB) 341_3.pdf (209.15KB) Tax Guide on How to Claim Exemption (44.43KB)On Wednesday, October 1, 2008, IFCA hosted a transportation regulatory workshop covering regulatory topics such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), proposed requirements for CDL holders, DOT Compliance Reviews, Safety Permits and transportation of Hazardous Materials. Click on these Power Point presentations to view topics presented at the regulatory workshop.
Click on this link to download a FAQ sheet regarding the new TWIC requirements.
This poster contains information for shippers of hazardous materials entering river terminals regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard under the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).
TWIC or Transportation Worker Identification Credential is a new identification system required by people entering secure areas at our nations ports. This may include barge terminals that offload dry or liquid fertilizer and anhydrous ammonia. Click on this pdf file to get information regarding how and where to apply for a TWIC.
All facilities that register and submit Top-Screen information to DHS must also complete Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) training. This consists of an an online training module which takes approximately twenty minutes to complete. Click on this link to access the CVI training module, complete the training and print a certificate of completion.
Security Plan Instructions (11.91KB) USDOT Defines "En Route" (287.28KB) Sample of a Security Plan (54.6KB)
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