1. 1. Limit application of the fertilizer so that it meets projected crop or plant needs;
2. 2. Time application of the fertilizer to coincide to maximum crop or plant uptake;
3. 3. Apply the fertilizer by a method designed to deliver nitrogen to the area of maximum crop or plant uptake;
4. 4. Manage and time application of irrigation water to minimize nitrogen loss by leaching and runoff; and
5. 5. Use tillage practices that maximize water and nitrogen uptake by a crop or plant.

An owner or operator may apply a nitrogen fertilizer under this general permit without submitting a notice to the Director, if the owner or operator complies with the following best management practices:

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 4, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Section R18-9-402 renumbered from R18-9-202 and amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).