### Question
How does the law define soil testing?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3839aa*, **soil testing** is defined as:

> the evaluation of soil health, including testing for—


(A) the optimal level of constituents in the soil, such as organic matter, nutrients, and the potential presence of soil contaminants, including heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or other contaminants

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3839aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM > Part IV-Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program > subpart a-environmental quality incentives program**

