Rule 40-31-3-.02. Nutrient Management Plan Components

Rule 40-31-3-.02. Nutrient Management Plan Components

1. (1) Each NMP must include at least the following, substantially in the form of NMP published by the Department:

   1. (a) A description of the property, including the property's address;
   2. (b) Maps required in this Subject, in color;
   3. (c) Information regarding the soils of the application site;
   4. (d) Information regarding agricultural operations at the site, including crops, animal husbandry, and related yield goals;
   5. (e) Nitrogen and phosphorous application rates for the crops to be grown on each application area based on published literature for crops in Georgia;
   6. (f) Required practices to maintain a pH within the optimum range for crop production, between 6.0 to 7.5, including by supplementally applying liming, gypsum, or other materials, during the period when a registrant's product is being applied at a site;
   7. (g) Maximum hydraulic loading rates in inches per hour or gallons per hour and the maximum total hydraulic loading amount per application for IBD soil amendments applied by subsurface injection;

   8. (h) Information outlining the required timing and method of IBD soil amendment application;

      1. 1. NMPs will specify that IBD soil amendments with greater than or equal to 85% moisture content be applied via subsurface injection.
      2. 2. NMPs will specify that IBD soil amendments with less than 85% moisture content be applied by topical application followed by incorporation into the soil within 6 hours of application.
   9. (i) A current representative analysis of the IBD soil amendments prior to land application;
   10. (j) Best management practices to protect human health and the environment; and
   11. (k) If the application site was not previously covered by a NMP, a certified statement by the landowner detailing the product registration numbers, area of application, and dates of application of IBD soil amendments received during the past six months.
2. (2) No NMP may contain requirements or recommendations inconsistent with this Subject.
3. (3) All records relating to NMP development, amendment, and compliance, including but not limited to calibration and maintenance records, must be retained for a period of thirty-six months beyond the useful life of the NMP and must be provided to the Department upon the Department's request.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 2-12-80.

History. Original Rule entitled "Nutrient Management Plan Components" adopted. F. Dec. 7, 2022; eff. Dec. 27, 2022.