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