Md. Code Regs. 15.18.04.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 15.18.04.12 - Table 2. Compost Cumulative Loading Limits (Maximum)

Regulated Heavy Metal	CumulativeLoadinga,b
A. Arsenic	37 lbs/acre
B. Cadmium	35 lbs/acre
C. Chromium	2,680 lbs/acres
D. Copper	1,340 lbs/acre
E. Lead	270 lbs/acre
F. Mercury	15 lbs/acre
G. Molybdenum	16 lbs/acre
H. Nickel	375 lbs/acre
I. Selenium	90 lbs/acre
J. Zinc	2,500 lbs/acre

(a) This is the maximum sum of all prior loadings to the soil.

(b) Compost shall have a pH greater than or equal to 5.5.

Md. Code Regs. 15.18.04.12