Nutrient Management Protocols for Ontario Regulations Made Under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002

Part - 15 Sampling and Analysis Protocol

15.1 Sampling

Methods for sampling soil or nutrient containing materials are published in the Guidelines for the Utilization of Biosolids and Other Wastes on Agricultural Land, and in the OMAF crop recommendation publications. Updated descriptions of the methods will be included in an OMAF/MOE Sampling and Analysis Document (under development), as amended from time to time.

15.2 Analysis

Analysis for available nutrients in Soil shall be carried out by an OMAF accredited soil test lab, and using methods approved by the Ontario Soil Management Research and Services Committee.

Analysis for available nutrients in Nutrient solutions and Growing Media shall be carried out by an OMAF accredited soil test lab, and using methods approved by the Ontario Soil Management Research and Services Committee.

Analysis for nutrients in Prescribed Materials shall be carried out using methods consistent with analytical methods identified as being suitable by OMAF and MOE. These are currently listed in the Guidelines for the Utilization of Biosolids and Other Wastes on Agricultural Land. Updated information will be published in an OMAF/MOE Sampling and Analysis Document (under development), as amended from time to time.

Analysis for Other Criteria, as identified in the regulations, shall be carried out using methods consistent with analytical methods identified as being suitable by OMAF and MOE, and currently listed in the Guidelines for the Utilization of Biosolids and Other Wastes on Agricultural Land. Updated information will be published in an OMAF/MOE Sampling and Analysis Document (under development), as amended from time to time.