1. A. Any person who causes another person to soil-apply an agricultural use pesticide on the Groundwater Protection List shall implement Best Management Practices to reduce or prevent the pollution of groundwater. In implementing the Best Management Practices, the person shall consider the following factors:

   1. 1. Application site characteristics, including soil texture, slope, organic matter, and depth to groundwater to determine site susceptibility. The person shall consider:

      1. a. Selecting a pesticide based on the intended application site characteristics;
      2. b. Minimizing or avoiding the use of any pesticide with high leaching or high runoff potential;
      3. c. Incorporating erosion control practices to minimize runoff; and
      4. d. Using an alternative pest control method, if practical.

   2. 2. Protection of water resources from potential contamination during mixing, loading, or application. The person shall consider:

      1. a. Applying the correct amount of pesticide according to the label and employ methods that avoid overspray or drift;
      2. b. Weather patterns, soil moisture, and crop needs before pesticide application; and
      3. c. Maintaining buffer zones, where applicable.

2. B. The Director shall annually obtain the following information from the Arizona Department of Agriculture for each agricultural use pesticide on the Groundwater Protection List that is soil-applied:

   1. 1. The pest condition that the agricultural use pesticide will control;
   2. 2. The name of the crop and number of acres to which the agricultural use pesticide has been applied;
   3. 3. The location of use including the county, township, range, and section;
   4. 4. The name of the product used, including the EPA registration number; and
   5. 5. The amount of agricultural use pesticide applied per acre.

Historical Note

Adopted effective September 23, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3949, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).