§ 14-81. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Biosolids.\ A sewage sludge that has received an established treatment for required pathogen control and is treated or managed to reduce vector attraction to a satisfactory level and contains acceptable levels of pollutants, such that it is acceptable for use for land application, marketing or distribution in accordance with state law and regulations.

Biosolids monitor.\ An employee or agent of Isle of Wight County charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the land application of biosolids is conducted in accordance with this article and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The biosolids monitor shall be appointed by the Isle of Wight County board of supervisors on the recommendation of the county administrator.

Exceptional quality biosolids.\ Biosolids that have received an established level of treatment of pathogen control and vector attraction reduction and contain known levels of pollutants, such that they may be marketed or distributed for public use in accordance with state regulations.

Land application.\ The distribution of either treated wastewater of acceptable quality, referred to as effluent, or stabilized sewage sludge of acceptable quality, referred to as biosolids, upon, or inserted into, the land with a uniform application rate for the purpose of utilization, or assimilation.

Land applier.\ Someone who land applies biosolids pursuant to a valid permit issued by the Virginia Department of Health.

Nutrient management plan.\ A plan prepared by a person certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a nutrient management planner and otherwise meeting the requirements set forth by state law and regulation.

Owner.\ A person who holds legal title, equitable title, a leasehold interest or the right of possession or control over land.

Permit.\ An authorization granted by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health to land apply biosolids.

Permittee.\ Any person who holds a permit authorizing the land application of biosolids.

Sewage sludge.\ Any solid, semisolid, or liquid residues, which contain materials, removed from municipal or domestic wastewater during treatment, including primary and secondary residues. Other residuals or solid wastes consisting of materials collected and removed by sewage treatment, septage and portable toilet wastes are also included in this definition. (5-21-09.)