Table 1. Summary of issues addressed by a CNMP as
initially defined by EPA’s Guidance |
| Planning components of CNMP |
Issues addressed |
| A manure handling and storage plan |
- Diversion of clean water
- Prevention of leakage storage plan
- Adequate storage
- Manure treatment
- Management of mortality
|
| Land application plan |
- Proper nutrient application rates to achieve a crop nutrient
balance
- Selection of timing and application methods to limit risk of
runoff
|
| Site management plan |
Soil conservation practices that minimize movement of soil and manure
components to surface and groundwater |
| Record keeping |
Manure production, utilization, and export to off-farm users |
| Other utilization options |
Alternative safe manure utilization strategies such as sale of manure,
treatment technologies, or energy generation |
| Feed management plan |
Alternative feed programs to minimize the nutrients in manure |
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