Section Env-Wq 810.01 - Land Application of Class A Biosolids(a) Each person who land applies class A biosolids shall comply with the following: (1) If the biosolids are not certified as low metals under Env-Wq 809.03, the application rate shall not exceed the annual application limits stated on the label required under Env-Wq 810.02;(2) Biosolids shall not be stockpiled or applied within 35 feet of surface water;(3) Biosolids shall not be stockpiled within 250 feet of the normal high water mark of a designated river; and(4) Land application of biosolids within a designated river corridor shall comply with the requirements relative to set-backs and immediate incorporation into the soil specified in RSA 483:9, VI(c), RSA 483:9-a, VII(d), RSA 483:9-aa, VII(b), or RSA 483:9-b, VII(b), as applicable.(b) In addition to (a), above, each person who land applies class A biosolids on a contiguous area of more than 5 acres shall:(1) Obtain and follow the nutrient recommendation from UNH cooperative extension, USDA, NH department of agriculture, NRCS, or a certified crop advisor; and(2) Maintain biosolids stockpiles to minimize the amount of water running on, off, or through the stockpile.(c) For class A biosolids not used for reclamation, land application rates shall not exceed 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre unless recommended by a certified crop advisor.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 810.01
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 800) #8887, eff 5-23-07
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 01, Filed January 7, 2016, Proposed by #10998, Effective 1/1/2016, Expires 1/1/2026.