Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-6D-2 - Definitions2.1. "Certified nutrient management planner" means a person certified by the Department under this subtitle to prepare and update a nutrient management plan.2.2. "Field identification number" means a number used by a farmer or operator to distinguish or pinpoint the location of a field or management unit on a farm.2.3. "Nutrient content" means the percentage of any primary nutrients such as N (Nitrogen), P (Phosphorus), K (Potassium) and secondary nutrients such as Ca (Calcium), or Mg (Magnesium) in any type of source of plant nutrients.2.4. "Nutrient management plan" or "plan" means a plan prepared by a certified nutrient management planner to manage the amount, form, placement, timing, and application of commercial fertilizers, animal manures, bio-solids, or other plant nutrients in order to prevent pollution and to maintain soil productivity.2.5. "Primary crop nutrient needs" mean the primary nutrient requirements of a crop determined as pounds of nitrogen (N), available phosphate (P205) and soluble potash (K20) and approved liming materials required for production of a crop yield unit such as a bushel of corn or a ton of hay.2.6. "Watershed code" means the USGS numeric code used by the State to identify a hydrologic unit area.