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What is the definition of an ash derived fertilizer or filler material?

Definition: Ash is a waste product of the incineration of materials including but not limited to municipal solid waste, biosolids, animal manure, coal, wood or other plant materials or a combination of these materials.

No

Definition: Waste-derived fertilizer is a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or hazardous wastes but does not include regulated biosolids or wastewater.

What is the definition of a waste derived fertilizer or filler material?

Definition: Waste-derived fertilizer is a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or hazardous wastes but does not include regulated biosolids or wastewater.

No

YES.  However, the laboratory sample preparation and analysis procedures must be completed using the methods listed below.

Analysis Method Method Number
Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) 6010, 6010A, 6010B
Atomic Absorption (AA) 7060A (Furnace Technique) or 7061A (Gaseous Hydride)*
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP/MS) 6020

Use sample preparation method 3050B or 3051A.
*A specific sample preparation method is detailed within the analytical procedure description for this method of analysis.

I have a report of analysis for my fertilizer products that includes a list of other heavy metals.  Can I submit copies of these reports when a report of arsenic analysis is requested? 

YES.  However, the laboratory sample preparation and analysis procedures must be completed using the methods listed below.

Analysis Method Method Number
Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) 6010, 6010A, 6010B
Atomic Absorption (AA) 7060A (Furnace Technique) or 7061A (Gaseous Hydride)*
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP/MS) 6020

Use sample preparation method 3050B or 3051A.
*A specific sample preparation method is detailed within the analytical procedure description for this method of analysis.

No

NO. An analytical report must be submitted for each fertilizer offered for sale requiring a license or registration?

When requested to submit a report of arsenic analysis can I submit an analytical report for each raw material used to manufacture my fertilizer products? 

NO. An analytical report must be submitted for each fertilizer offered for sale requiring a license or registration?

No

NO. Labels and MSDS for renewal products need only be submitted if label modifications have been made since the last submission, products are listed as conditional, or if new products are included on the renewal or a new application.

My product labels and Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) have not changed. Do I need to include them with my renewal application?

NO. Labels and MSDS for renewal products need only be submitted if label modifications have been made since the last submission, products are listed as conditional, or if new products are included on the renewal or a new application.

No

Private label micronutrient products are micronutrient fertilizers that are manufactured by one company and offered for sale under the brand name of another company. The company that manufactures the fertilizer typically does not take responsibility for licensing, registration or labeling the fertilizer.

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