Section 58.01.16.650 - SLUDGE USAGE01.Disposal Plans Required. Sludge can be utilized as soil augmentation only in conformance with:a. A Department approved sludge disposal plan; orb. Procedures and in a manner approved by the Department on a site-by-site basis.02.Basis for Evaluation. Sludge disposal plans and sludge utilization proposals will be evaluated by the Department in regard to their protection of water quality and public health.03.Elements of Plans and Proposals. Plans and proposals must at a minimum provide:a. That only stabilized sludge will be used.b. The criteria utilized for site selection, including: iii. Groundwater characteristics;iv. Surrounding land use;c. A description of the application process.d. A statement detailing procedures to prevent application which could result in a reduction of soil productivity or in the percolation of excess nutrients.e. Identification of potential adverse health effects in regard to the sludge and its proposed use.f. Delineation of methods or procedures to be used to alleviate or eliminate adverse health effects.04.Reference to Federal Regulations. See Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, Part 503, Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge.Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.16.650