PRACTICE FOR TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL WASTE (AU) 591 DEFINITION amendments shall contain the following information: The use of chemical or biological additives to change the properties of manure, process Active ingredients and their percentage of wastewater, contaminated storm water runoff the whole. Proprietary terminology may be and other wastes. used as long as the actual chemical and/or biological names are included. PURPOSE The purpose(s) for the amendment is Facilitate the management, handling and intended. processing of manure and waste Recommended application rate(s) to Reducing risk associated with the spread achieve the intended purpose(s). and contamination from pathogens Application timing and methodology to Improve or protect air quality optimize the effectiveness of the amendment. Improve or protect water quality Incorporation requirements (if any). Improve or protect animal health Special handling and storage requirements for the amendment. CONDITIONS WHERE APPLIES This practice applies where the use of a Any safety concerns relating to the use of chemical or biological amendment will alter the the amendment and recommended physical and chemical characteristics of the measures to overcome the safety concern, waste stream as a part of a planned manure or including any required personal protective waste management system. This practice does equipment. not include amendments added to the animal Validation of Product. It is the responsibility feed. of the amendment provider to furnish the CRITERIA following documentation to the NRCS. General Criteria Applicable To All Purposes Provide information from a university or other independent research entity to document the Laws, Rules and Regulations. Plan and species-specific rate, timing and application implement the use of amendments as a part of methodology of an amendment to achieve a a manure or waste management system that needed level of treatment addressing a meets all Federal, state, and local laws, rules specific purpose. Documentation from peer and regulations. reviewed journals is preferable. Labeling and Instructions for Use. The label Identify potential adverse impacts of the or accompanying instructions for the use of the amendment on the ecosystem in the documentation.
FOR TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL WASTE (AU) 591 DEFINITION The use of chemical or biological additives to change the properties of manure, process wastewater, contaminated storm water runoff and other wastes. PURPOSE Facilitate the management, handling and processing of manure and waste Reducing risk associated with the spread and contamination from pathogens Improve or protect air quality Improve or protect water quality Improve or protect animal health CONDITIONS WHERE PRACTICE APPLIES This practice applies where the use of a chemical or biological amendment will alter the physical and chemical characteristics of the waste stream as a part of a planned manure or waste management system. This practice does not include amendments added to the animal feed. CRITERIA General Criteria Applicable To All Purposes Laws, Rules and Regulations. Plan and implement the use of amendments as a part of a manure or waste management system that meets all Federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Labeling and Instructions for Use. The label or accompanying instructions for the use of the amendments shall contain the following information: Active ingredients and their percentage of the whole. Proprietary terminology may be used as long as the actual chemical and/or biological names are included. The purpose(s) for the amendment is intended. Recommended application rate(s) to achieve the intended purpose(s). Application timing and methodology to optimize the effectiveness of the amendment. Incorporation requirements (if any). Special handling and storage requirements for the amendment. Any safety concerns relating to the use of the amendment and recommended measures to overcome the safety concern, including any required personal protective equipment. Validation of Product. It is the responsibility of the amendment provider to furnish the following documentation to the NRCS. Provide information from a university or other independent research entity to document the species-specific rate, timing and application methodology of an amendment to achieve a needed level of treatment addressing a specific purpose. Documentation from peer reviewed journals is preferable. Identify potential adverse impacts of the amendment on the ecosystem in the documentation.