situation, such as inclement weather, natural disaster, etc., a variance may be permitted at the discretion of the Regulatory Agency.

NOTE: With the above cited Criteria within Appendix H., V. of this Ordinance, the words "dairy farm" shall be substituted for "milk plant" wherever the words "milk plant" appears. The text "In the event of an emergency situation" as cited in 3. above, shall not be applicable to a TPC authorized under the ICP.

ITEM 11r. UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT – SANITIZATION

The product-contact surfaces of all multi-use containers, equipment and utensils used in the handling, storage or transportation of milk shall be sanitized before each usage.

PUBLIC HEALTH REASON

Mere cleaning of containers, equipment and utensils does not insure the removal or destruction of all disease organisms that may have been present. Even very small numbers remaining may grow to dangerous proportions, since many kinds of disease bacteria grow rapidly in milk. For this reason, all milk containers, utensils and equipment shall be treated with an effective sanitizer before each usage.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

This Item is deemed to be satisfied when:

All product-contact surfaces of multi-use containers, utensils and equipment used in the handling, storage or transportation of milk are sanitized before each usage by one of the following methods, or by any method which has been demonstrated to be equally effective:

1. Complete immersion in hot water at a temperature of at least 77circC (170°F) for at least five (5) minutes; or exposure to a flow of hot water at a temperature of at least 77circC (170°F), as determined by the use of a suitable accurate thermometer, at the outlet, for at least five (5) minutes.
2. Certain chemical compounds are effective for the sanitization of milk utensils, containers, and equipment. These are contained in 40 CFR 180.940 and shall be used in accordance with label directions, or the electro-chemical activation (ECA) device manufacturer's instructions if produced onsite in accordance with Appendix F., II. of this Ordinance. (Refer to Appendix F. of this Ordinance for further discussion of approved sanitizing procedures.)

ITEM 12r. UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT – STORAGE

All containers, utensils and equipment used in the handling, storage or transportation of milk, unless stored in sanitizing solutions, shall be stored to assure complete drainage and shall be protected from contamination prior to use. Provided, that pipeline milking equipment such as milker claws, inflations, weigh jars, meters, milk hoses, milk receivers, tubular coolers, plate coolers and milk pumps which are designed for CIP cleaning and other equipment, as accepted by FDA, which meets these criteria, may be stored in the milking barn or parlor, provided this