Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 83.342 - Recordkeeping relating to application of nutrients(a) Plans must be supported by the information required in this section and §§ 83.343 and 83.344 (relating to alternative manure utilization recordkeeping; and exported manure information packets).(b) The NMP operation shall keep the following accurate records of the land application of nutrients, crop yields and soil tests on the NMP operation: (1) Records of soil testing results shall be maintained consistent with § 83.292(e) (relating to determination of nutrients needed for crop production). Soil testing is required once every 3 years for each crop management unit.(2) Records of manure testing results and testing of other nutrient sources shall be maintained consistent with § 83.291 (relating to determination of available nutrients). Manure testing is required once every year for each manure group, except manure groups associated with less than five AEUs and manure groups representing grazing consistent with § 83.291(c)(3)(iv) and (vi).(3) Land application of nutrients on NMP operations shall be documented on an annual basis by recording the following information for each source of nutrients: (i) The locations and number of acres of nutrient application.(ii) The dates of nutrient application.(iii) The rate of nutrient application for each crop management unit.(iv) The number of animals on pasture, the number of days on pasture and the average number of hours per day on pasture.(4) Approximate annual crop yield levels for each crop management unit.(5) Annual manure production figures for each manure group.The provisions of this § 83.342 amended June 2, 2006, effective 10/1/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2636. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 130e.12 (relating to certification requirements); 7 Pa. Code § 130e.32 (relating to certification requirements); 7 Pa. Code § 130e.42 (relating to certification requirements); 25 Pa. Code § 83.204 (relating to applicability of requirements); 25 Pa. Code § 83.232 (relating to implementation and reporting); and 25 Pa. Code § 83.261 (relating to general).