NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Our Mission
To manage those activities involving the generation and application
of nutrients in order to help maintain and improve the quality of
Delaware’s ground and surface waters and to help meet or exceed
federally mandated water quality standards, in the interest of the
overall public welfare.
Background
The Delaware Nutrient Management Program was established in June
1999 as a result of the Delaware
Nutrient Management Law. The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission
(DNMC members) was established to direct
the program and develop regulations pertaining to nutrient management,
waste management for Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) and National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
Services Provided by Us
- Nutrient Management Relocation Program - This is a cost assistance program to assist in the transport of manure from areas of excess manure to areas in need. (Contingent upon the availability of funds).
- Delaware Manure Matching - This service provides the following information: (1) names of manure providers and contact information, (2) names of manure receivers and contact information and (3) manure brokers/transport agents.
- Nutrient Management Planning Program - This is a cost assistance program for the implementation of a Nutrient Management Plan for those controlling the application of nutrients to 10 acres or greater and/or for those managing Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) with greater than 8 Animal Units requiring an Animal Waste Management Plan. (Contingent upon the availability of funds).
- Complaints & Investigations - Complaints related to manure management and general nutrient management practices are handled and resolved by program staff.
- Certification and Education: Individuals must be duly certified by the Nutrient Management Program if they:
1) apply nutrients to 10 acres or greater,
2) operate an animal feeding operation of than 8 Animal Units or greater,
3) apply nutrients to lands as a component of a commercial or agriculture business in exchange for a fee or service charge -or-
4) advise or consult with persons as part of the development of a Nutrient Management Plan.
In order to maintain certification, the certification holder must successfully complete continuing education courses prior to the expiration date which is identified on the certification card. The continuing education course must be approved by the Nutrient Management Program prior to the start of the program. An Application for Continuing Education Units Application must be completed and submitted with an agenda. If you have any questions about continuing education courses or the application, please contact the University of Delaware's Research and Education Center at (302) 856-2585 extention 383.
Laws and Regulations:
- Delaware
Code: Agriculture - Nutrient Management
- Nutrient Management Regulations
- 1201: Nutrient Management Certification Regulations
- 1202: Nutrient Management Regulations Governing the Processing of Complaints of Violations
- 1203: Nutrient Management Mandatory Plan Reporting Implementation Regulations
Facts, Resources and Links
