N.J. Admin. Code § 2:91-3.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 2:91-3.5 - Farms with eight to 299 animal units with animal densities greater than one AU per acre

(a) Farms with eight to 299 AUs and AD greater than one AU per acre shall:

1. Implement the general requirements at N.J.A.C. 2:91-3.1 by March 16, 2010;

2. By September 16, 2010, develop a high-density AWMP consistent with NJDA BMP Manual and the NJ-FOTG standards, incorporated herein by reference, and submit to the local district for review. If the high-density AWMP meets the NJ-FOTG standards, then the SCD will approve the plan.

i. Copies of the NJ-FOTG are available from the NRCS Field Offices and the State Office at 220 Davidson Ave, 4th Floor, Somerset, NJ 08873.

ii. An electronic copy of this document is available at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/efotg/.

iii. A copy of this document is also on file in the NJDA Office of the Director, Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Health and Agriculture Building, Market and Warren Streets, Trenton, New Jersey 08625;

3. File the original high-density AWMP with the local NRCS office once approved by the local district;

4. Retain a copy of the approved high-density AWMP on the farm; and

5. Implement the plan completely by March 16, 2012.

(b) A high-density AWMP shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The name, physical address and phone number of the farm;

2. The owner or operator name, address, signature and date;

3. Records of action plan activities as set forth in worksheet E of the NJ - BMP Manual;

4. The list of BMPs proposed;

5. The size and location of manure storage area(s);

6. The size and location of composting area(s);

7. The Premises Identification Number as assigned by USDA (if available); and

8. The Nutrient management record for each field. Records must include:

i. The field number, field name, physical location or other means of identification;

ii. The number of acres;

iii. The crop-yield;

iv. The type of manure applied, the date of application, and the weather conditions;

v. The total amount of manure applied;

vi. The date manure is incorporated into the field; and

vii. The type of fertilizer applied, the date of application, and the weather conditions.

(c) The high-density AWMP may be developed by the farm owner or operator or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

(d) The owner or operator shall review and update the plan and make changes as necessary for continued conformance with the NJDA BMP manual and the NJ-FOTG.

(e) Should the number of AUs exceed 299, the owner or operator shall be required to comply with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 2:91-3.6.

(f) New farms or farms meeting the AU and AD thresholds after March 16, 2009 shall implement the general requirements at N.J.A.C. 2:91-3.1 within 12 months of date they meet the AU and AD thresholds in this section and shall implement the requirements of this section within 36 months from the date the farm reaches the thresholds set forth in this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:91-3.5