Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.01.764

Current through August 31, 2023
Section 58.01.01.764 - DAIRY FARM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
01.BMPs. Each dairy farm subject to Sections 760 through 764, or that otherwise obtains a permit by rule under these sections, must employ BMPs for the control of ammonia to total twenty-seven (27) points. Points may be obtained through third party export with sufficient documentation. The table located at Subsection 764.02. lists available BMPs and the associated point value. As new information becomes available or upon request, the Department may determine a practice not listed in the table constitutes a BMP and assign a point value. (3-28-23)
02.Table - Ammonia Control Practices for Idaho Dairies.

Ammonia Control Effectiveness1

System

Component

Open Lot

Freestall Scrape

Freestall Flush

Compliance Method3

Waste Storage and Treatment Systems

Synthetic Lagoon Cover

15

20

20

1

GeoteXtile Covers

10

13

13

1

Solids Separation

3

3

3

3,4

Composting

4

4

4

1

Separate Slurry and Liquid Manure Basins

6

10

-

1

In-House Separation

0

12

0

1

Direct Utilization of Collected Slurry

6

10

-

1,3,4

Direct Utilization of Parlor Wastewater

10

10

10

1

Direct Utilization of Flush Water

8

0

13

3, 4

Anaerobic Digester

-

-

-

-

Anaerobic Lagoon

-

-

-

-

Aerated Lagoon

10

12

15

2

Sequencing-Batch Reactor

15

20

20

2

Lagoon Nitrification/Denitrification Systems

15

20

20

2

Fixed-Media Aeration Systems

15

20

20

2

Zeolite Treatment of Liquid Manure 1lb/ cow/day

4

5

5

2

Zeolite Treatment of Liquid Manure 2lb/ cow/day

8

10

10

2

General Practices

Vegetative or Wooded Buffers (established)

7

7

7

1

Vegetative or Wooded Buffers (establishing)

2

2

2

1

Alternatives to Copper Sulfate

-

-

-

-

Freestall Barns

Scrape Built Up Manure

-

3

3

1

Frequent Manure Removal

UD

UD

UD

-

Tunnel Ventilation

-

-

-

-

Tunnel Ventilation w/Biofilters

-

10

10

1

Tunnel Ventilation w/Washing Wall

-

10

10

3,4

Open Lots and Corrals

Rapid Manure Removal

4

2

2

1,2

Corral Harrowing

4

2

2

1

Surface Amendments

10

5

5

2

In-Corral Composting / Stockpiling

4

2

2

1

Summertime Deep Bedding

10

5

5

1

Animal Nutrition

Manage Dietary Protein

2

2

2

2

Composting Practices

Alum Incorporation

12

8

6

2

Carbon:Nitrogen Ratio (C:N) Ratio Manipulation

10

7.5

5

2

Composting with Windrows

-

-

-

-

Composting Static Pile

6

4.5

3

1

Forced Aeration Composting

10

7.5

5

1

Forced Aeration Composting with Biofilter

12

8

6

1

Zeolite Incorporation

12

8

6

2

Land Application2

Soil Injection - Slurry

10

15

7.5

2

Incorporation of Manure within 24 hrs

10

10

10

2

Incorporation of Manure within 48 hrs

5

5

5

2

Nitrification of Lagoon Effluent

10

10

15

3, 4

Low Energy/Pressure Application Systems

7

7

10

1

Freshwater Dilution

5

8

8

1,2

Pivot Drag Hoses

8

8

10

1

Subsurface Drip Irrigation

10

10

12

1

Notes:

1. The ammonia emission reduction effectiveness of each practice is rated numerically based on practical year-round implementation. Variations due to seasonal practices and expected weather conditions have been factored into these ratings. Not implementing a BMP when it is not practicable to do so, does not reduce the point value assigned to the BMP, nor does it constitute failure to perform the BMP. UD indicates that the practice is still under development.

2. Land application practices assume practice is conducted on all manure; points will be pro-rated to reflect actual waste treatment; points can be obtained on exported material with sufficient documentation.

3. Method used by inspector to determine compliance

1=Observation by Inspector

2=On-Site Recordkeeping Required

3, 4=Deviation Reporting Required. Equipment upsets and/or breakdowns must be recorded in a deviation log and if repaired in a reasonable timeframe does not constitute non-compliance with this rule.

(3-28-23)

Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.01.764