Commercial Manure Hauler and Broker Certification Act (Act 49)
intended to work with the Nutrient Management Program to ensure safe transport and proper land application of manure
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) program
administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Erosion and Sedimentation program
mitigates soil losses to surface and groundwater
Local land use proceedings
information about municipal ordinances that address concerns arising from agricultural operations
Mortality Management program
details allowable methods of disposal of dead animals and regulates businesses that dispose of animals
Nutrient Management program
legislatively mandated through Act 38 of 2005 ("ACRE") (formerly through Act 6 of 1993) and overseen by the State Conservation Commission
Odor Management program
limits odors from barns or manure storage areas of a very limited number of agricultural operations (not a water-quality program)
Water Quality Management program
seeks to protect water quality through regulation of manure storage facilities, land application areas for manure and direct discharges of other pollutants to water
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