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GENERAL Duke's Root Control, Inc. (herein, Duke's) will apply EPA Registered root-control agents to various main line sanitary sewers, as selected by The City of Arden Hills in order to kill the root growth present in the lines and to control root re-growth. Duke's will apply the chemical, as a foam, directly to the roots via a hose that extends throughout the entire length of each sewer section. The material will be applied evenly and uniformly, so as to completely fill the sewer pipe. Duke's will not use "pour down" products or utilize high pressure application equipment. Duke's will pump the chemical foam under low pressure to assure that the sewer section is completely filled with foam, and to ensure that foam penetrates "wye" connections. The chemical agent will contain a herbicide to destroy root tissue and a foaming surfactant to deliver the herbicide to the targeted roots. Your Duke's representative will return periodically throughout the life of the guarantee, to help evaluate the treated sewers and assist in developing your root control program. All treatments will be performed by a Duke's licensed certified applicator. COMPLIANCE The materials will be EPA registered, labeled for the intended use in sewer lines, and registered with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Duke's will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements and ordinances relative to this type of material and usage thereof (OSHA, EPA, DOT and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture). Chemical handling and treatments will be done by trained, professional applicators that are certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as required by law. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number, necessary for the transportation of root control chemicals, assigned to Duke's is 401961. Duke's will adhere to all DOT regulations relative to commercial vehicle numbering, placards and registration; driver licensing, driver drug testing, and record keeping; and all other pertinent requirements contained in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. ROOT CONTROL MATERIAL Duke’s will supply all components of the root-control material; in order to ensure the compatibility of said materials. All root-control materials provided by Duke’s will be specifically designed for use in sewers. Duke’s will not use pour down products and/or products composed of acids or caustic compounds that are used to destroy roots or convey herbicide. Duke’s will be responsible for all shipping, and storage of root control materials. Duke’s is also responsible for the disposal of spent root control material containers.