§ 69404.2. Eutrophication.  


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  • (a) The eutrophication hazard trait is defined as contributing to adverse changes in aquatic or soil ecosystems resulting from the release of excess chemical nutrients or substances increasing the availability of nutrients. Observed adverse changes typically include excessive plant growth, hypoxia in aquatic systems and changes in species composition.
    (b) Environmental endpoints for eutrophication include, but are not limited to those indicating: excessive plant growth; hypoxia; or changes in species composition following the release of excess nutrients or substances increasing the availability of nutrients.
    (c) Other relevant data include but are not limited to modeling to predict the impact of chemicals on nutrient levels and plant growth in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code.