Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-709.600 - Criteria for the Use of Compost
(1)
Compost classified as Types Y, YM or A shall have unrestricted
distribution.
(2) Compost
classified as Types B or C shall be restricted to use by commercial,
agricultural, institutional or governmental operations. However, if it is used
where contact with the general public is likely, such as in a park, only Type B
may be used.
(3) Compost classified
as Type D shall only be used at landfills or land reclamation projects.
However, such use shall not be allowed if contact with the general public is
likely.
(4) Type E must be disposed
of pursuant to Chapter 62-701, F.A.C., unless demonstrated that use of this
material will not endanger the public or the environment.
(5) The total amount of heavy metal applied
to soils shall be (in pounds per acre) as follows.
(a) Cadmium - 4.45.
(b) Nickel - 111.
(c) Copper - 111.
(d) Zinc - 222.
(e) Lead - 445.
(6) For applications where repeated use of
the compost can be expected, such as in agricultural applications, the amount
of heavy metal applied to soils shall be no more than one-tenth of the amount
listed in subsection (5), above, per acre per year. For applications where
repeated use of the compost is not expected, such as land reclamation or as a
soil amendment on highway medians, the amount listed in subsection (5), above,
may be applied within a one-year period.
(7) If a person wishing to apply compost to
the soil can demonstrate through an analysis of the cation exchange capacity
and other physical and chemical characteristics of the receiving soil that a
higher application rate will provide an equal degree of protection to the
public and the environment, the Department may approve such application rates
pursuant to Rule 62-709.700, F.A.C.
(8) Compost shall not be used in any manner
that will endanger public health and welfare, and the environment, or would
violate the provisions of this rule.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.704, 403.7043 FS. Law Implemented 403.7043 FS.
New 11-21-89, Formerly 17-709.600.
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