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Laboratory Section :: Animal Operations Waste Analysis Certification


ANIMAL OPERATIONS WASTE ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

This application is for laboratory certification for the periodic testing of waste products of animal waste management systems under article 21 of the NC general statutes G.S. 143-215.10.C(e)(6) as authorized by 1995-1996 NC Senate Bill 1217. This certification is for analysis of copper, manganese, zinc, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, soil pH, total phosphorus, soil humic matter and soil weight per volume.

Additionally, these methods are acceptable for certified nutrient management plans as referenced rules adopted by the Environmental Management Commission and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 590 Nutrient Management Standards in North Carolina. Analytical results are to be provided using the same soil test indices and units as the NCDA Agronomic Division. Fertilizer and lime recommendations, derived from soil test results, must follow NC State University guidelines that are based on the philosophy and recommendations of the NCDA Agronomic Division as found in Crop Fertilization Based on North Carolina Soil Tests. This publication is available upon request and is found at http://www.ncagr.com/agronomi/obook.htm.

To apply for certification, complete and return the original and one copy of the Initial Laboratory Certification Application to:   

ENR/DWQ Laboratory Section
Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh , NC 27699-1623

APPLICATION FEES: An applicant for initial certification must submit a non-refundable fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the evaluation and processing of each application.

ANNUAL FEES: Annual Certification Fees will be calculated in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Commercial laboratories must pay an annual minimum fee of $2,700.00. Do not submit annual fees until you are issued an invoice. Invoices will be issued after completion of the application process.