Ariz. Admin. Code § 18-9-402

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R18-9-402 - Nitrogen Management General Permits: Nitrogen Fertilizers

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:

1. Limit application of the fertilizer so that it meets projected crop or plant needs;

2. Time application of the fertilizer to coincide to maximum crop or plant uptake;

3. Apply the fertilizer by a method designed to deliver nitrogen to the area of maximum crop or plant uptake;

4. Manage and time application of irrigation water to minimize nitrogen loss by leaching and runoff; and

5. Use tillage practices that maximize water and nitrogen uptake by a crop or plant.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-9-402

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).