"Agronomic rate" means the application of nutrients to supply crop or plant nutrient needs to achieve realistic yields and minimize the movements of nutrients to surface and ground waters.

"Dairy nutrient management plan" means a plan meeting the requirements established under RCW 90.64.026.

"Dairy producer" means a person who owns or operates a licensed dairy farm.

"Department" means the Washington state department of agriculture.

"Nutrient," for purposes of this rule, means any product or combination of products used to supply crops with plant nutrients including, but not limited to, manure or commercial fertilizer.

"Transfer of manure" means the transfer of manure, litter or process waste water to other persons when the receiving facility is in direct control of:

(a) Application acreage;

(b) Application rate;

(c) Application times; and

(d) Transfer rate and time.