Section R18-9-402. Nitrogen Management General Permits: Nitro- gen 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 pro- jected 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 nitro- gen to the area of maximum crop or plant uptake;

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

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

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).