7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-140.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
Section 7103-140.0 - Research Projects140.1 The Department may issue permits to utilize sludge as part of legitimate research projects to be carried out by qualified persons. Research projects may be designed to improve current sludge utilization methods, develop new methods, determine the environmental or health effects of sludge utilization, or all of these.140.2 The Department may allow the application of sludge at high rates which exceed crop nitrogen requirements and/or the heavy metals limitations stated in the guidance and these regulations, on land specifically set aside for research purposes.140.3 The Department may allow use of unstabilized sludge if appropriate precautions are taken to assure that viable pathogens do not enter ground water, surface water, or in any way adversely affect the public health.140.4 T he Department may allow the growth of crops such as vegetables and tobacco if the purpose of the research is to determine the effect of sludge on these crops, and the crops are not allowed to enter the human food chain.140.5 Applications for permits shall include five copies of a complete description of the project. After a preliminary review, the Department may request such additional information as is necessary to evaluate and document the project.140.6 As a condition of any permit under this section the titleholder must execute and record in the appropriate County Office of Recorder of Deeds an affidavit in a form approved by the Department which notifies prospective purchasers that the property has been used to conduct sludge utilization research.7 Del. Admin. Code § 7103-140.0