§ 606S.3. Materials

All fertilizer used on site shall be delivered in bags or containers that are clearly labeled according to the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) protocol. Five required components must appear on a fertilizer's label, including the brand, the grade, guaranteed analysis, net weight, and name and address of the registrant or licensee. The fertilizer may be subject to testing by the Texas State Chemist in accordance with the Texas Commercial Fertilizer Rules or Texas Fertilizer Control Act.

The fertilizer type and rate of application should be based on chemical tests of representative soil samples taken after completion of construction and ground work, but before installation of plant materials.

A pelleted or granulated fertilizer shall be used. Fifty percent or greater of the Nitrogen required shall be in the form of Nitrate Nitrogen (N0 ). The remaining Nitrogen required may be in the form of Urea Nitrogen [CO(NH ) ].

The total amount of nutrients furnished and applied per acre (hectare: 1 hectare equals 2.471 acres) shall equal or exceed that specified for each nutrient.

Chemical fertilizer shall not be applied within the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ).

Source: Rule No. R161-14.29, 12-30-2014 .