25 Pa. Code § 83.272 - Content of plans

(a) Plans developed for CAOs, VAOs and operations required to develop compliance plans under section 506(j) of the act (relating to nutrient management plans) must comply with §§ 83.261 and 83.271-83.381.

(b) A plan must follow the standardized plan format provided by the Commission, unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

(c) The operator shall be involved in the development of the plan.

(d) The BMPs listed in the plan must be consistent with the management practices listed in other relevant plans, such as the agricultural erosion and sediment control plan developed for the operation, unless otherwise approved by the Commission or delegated conservation district.

(e) The only nutrient elements of concern to be addressed by BMPs in the plan, based on their potential to impact the quality of surface water or groundwater, are nitrogen and phosphorus. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "nutrients" as used in this subchapter means nitrogen and phosphorus.

(f) The plan must list potassium crop needs, and potassium application rates, from all nutrient sources, to ensure that adequate soil fertility levels are addressed to meet crop production goals.

Notes

25 Pa. Code § 83.272

The provisions of this § 83.272 amended June 2, 2006, effective 10/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2636.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 83.201 (relating to definitions); 25 Pa. Code § 83.204 (relating to applicability of requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 83.261 (relating to general).