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Fumigation Chambers

Fumigation Chambers are used to apply fumigants such as methyl bromide to agricultural products to eliminate pests.

What Needs a Permit?

  • A permit is required for all fumigation chambers.

Permit Fees 

New Installations:

Fumigation chambers are required to submit a one-time NEW APPLICATION fee for applying Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate (Rule 300 District Fees).

Modifications:

For modifications resulting in any physical change or change in method of operation shall pay the MODIFICATION fee specified in Rule 300.

Permit Application Completeness Determination

An application will not be accepted for processing until it is deemed complete. The following will be required in order for MBARD to make a completeness determination.

Documents/Forms

 Advisories

MBARD Letter to Permitted Fumigation Chamber Facilities - April 2019

Permit Application Forms

Form 1 ATC-PTO ApplicationApplication Fee Determination Sheet (effective July 1, 2024)Fumigation Chamber Supplemental Information Form

Recordkeeping Forms

Under construction

Related Rules

MBARD Rules

Rule 200 PERMITS REQUIRED

Rule 201 SOURCES NOT REQUIRING PERMITS

Rule 207 REVIEW OF NEW OR MODIFIED SOURCES

Rule 300 DISTRICT FEES

Rule 400 VISIBLE EMISSIONS

Rule 402 NUISANCES

Rule 1000 PERMIT GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCES EMITTING TOXIC AIR CONTAMINANTS