NR 120.14(8)(a)(a) Description. Nutrient management is controlling the amount, source, form, location and timing of application of plant nutrients, including organic wastes, sludge, commercial fertilizers, soil reserves and legumes, for the purpose of providing plant nutrients and minimizing the entry of nutrient to surface water and groundwater. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in par. (c). NR 120.14(8)(b)(b) Conditions. As part of a nutrient management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for: NR 120.14(8)(b)1.1. Soil testing including residual nitrogen analysis. Cost-sharing for soil testing shall be limited to an initial testing for purposes of plan preparation and another test 4 years after plan preparation. NR 120.14(8)(b)2.2. Manure nutrient analysis. Cost-sharing for manure nutrient analysis shall be limited to an initial analysis for purposes of plan preparation and another analysis 4 years after plan preparation. NR 120.14(8)(b)3.3. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing a nutrient management plan. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in ch. ATCP 50. NR 120.14(8)(c)(c) Standards. NRCS field office technical standard: 590-nutrient management; March, 1999. NR 120.14(9)(a)(a) Description. Pesticide management is controlling the handling, disposal, type, amount, location and timing of application of pesticides in order to minimize contamination of water, air and nontarget organisms. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in par. (c). NR 120.14(9)(b)1.1. As part of a pesticide management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for: NR 120.14(9)(b)1.a.a. Spill control facilities with liquid-tight floors for pesticide handling areas. Spill control facilities consist of structures designed to contain accidental spills or overflows from pesticide mixing, loading and unloading operations for the purposes of groundwater and surface water protection. The items eligible for cost-share funds associated with these facilities include a sealed, liquid-tight, reinforced concrete pad for the mixing area; water-tight walls or perimeter flow diversion structures to convey spills or contaminated water to the sump area; perimeter flow diversion structures needed to convey surface water away from the mixing area; a shallow sump collection area capable of storing spills, rinsate, washwater and precipitation that may leak or fall on the pad; roof structures and walls protecting the pad mixing area; approach ramps; water supply systems needed for the facility; and sump pump alarm and recovery systems. NR 120.14(9)(b)1.b.b. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing an integrated crop management plan for not more than 3 years per operation. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in ch. ATCP 50. NR 120.14(9)(b)2.2. Operators shall adhere to the requirements of chs. ATCP 29 and 33 (pesticide use and control and pesticide bulk storage). NR 120.14(9)(b)3.3. Licensed commercial pesticide applicators, as described in s. ATCP 29.11, are not eligible for cost-share funding for this practice. NR 120.14(9)(b)4.4. Material storage buildings are not eligible for cost-sharing under this subsection. NR 120.14(9)(c)(c) Standards. The following standards apply under this subsection: NR 120.14(9)(c)1.1. NRCS field office technical standard — 595-pest management; January, 1991. NR 120.14(9)(c)2.2. Designing Facilities for Pesticide and Fertilizer Containment, MWPS-37, 1st ed. 1991, which is incorporated by reference for this chapter. NR 120.14 NoteNote: Copies of this publication may be inspected at the offices of the department, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison; NRCS; the Secretary of State, 30 W. Mifflin, Madison; and the Legislative Reference Bureau, One E. Main Street, Suite 200, Madison.
NR 120.14(10)(a)(a) Description. Cropland protection cover are close-growing grasses, legumes or small grain grown for seasonal protection and soil improvement. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in par. (c). NR 120.14(10)(b)1.1. Cost-sharing may be provided for the planting of cover and green manure crops for all of the following purposes: NR 120.14(10)(b)1.a.a. To control erosion during periods when the major crops do not furnish adequate cover.