Minnesota Administrative Rules

7100.0190 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For purposes of parts 7100.0150 to 7100.0240, the terms defined in this part shall have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Chemical water conditioner.

"Chemical water conditioner" means a water softening chemical, antiscale chemical, corrosion inhibitor, or other substance intended to be used to treat water.

Subp. 3.

Cleaning agent.

"Cleaning agent" means a heavy duty laundry detergent, laundry additive, dishwashing compound, household cleaner, industrial cleaner, phosphate compound, or other substance intended to be used for cleaning purposes.

Subp. 4.

Dishwashing machine.

"Dishwashing machine" means equipment manufactured for the purpose of cleaning dishes, glassware, and other utensils involved in food preparation, consumption, or use, using a combination of water agitation and high temperature.

Subp. 5.

Nutrient.

"Nutrient" means a substance or combination of substances which, if added to waters in sufficient quantities, provide nourishment that promotes growth of aquatic vegetation in densities which:

A.

interfere with use of the waters by humans or by any animal, fish, or plant useful to humans; or

B.

contribute to degradation or alteration of the quality of the waters to an extent detrimental to their use by humans or by any animal, fish, or plant that is useful to humans.

Subp. 6.

Other terms and abbreviations.

Other terms and abbreviations used herein not specifically defined in the law shall be construed in conformance within the context and professional usage.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 116.24

History:

17 SR 1279

Published Electronically:

November 13, 1998