Sec. 15.20.05.13. Cost-Share Program — Manure Broker Participation

A. Poultry Manure. To receive cost-share for transporting poultry manure, a manure broker participating in the Project shall:

(1) Obtain manure only from an eligible sending operation;

(2) Unless storing the manure as provided in §A(3) of this regulation, directly transport the manure only to an eligible receiving operation, an alternative use facility, or a person outside the Chesapeake Bay watershed under the Poultry Manure Rail Export Process;

(3) If unable to transport the manure as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, stockpile or store the manure as provided in Regulation .04 of this chapter in a manner that protects the manure from rainfall, runoff, or leaching;

(4) Maintain for a minimum of 3 years from date of transport inventory records which show:

(a) The name of the eligible sending operation and the amount of manure obtained from that person;

(b) If the manure is land-applied, the name of the eligible receiving operation and the amount of manure transported to that person; and

(c) The amount of manure stored or stockpiled;

(5) Allow the Department to review inventory records during normal business hours;

(6) Obtain all applicable permits or approvals to operate a facility to store or stockpile; and

(7) Obtain a performance bond or other security, as provided under Regulation .14 of this chapter.

B. Livestock Manure. To receive cost-share for transporting livestock manure, a manure broker participating in the Project shall:

(1) Obtain manure only from an eligible sending operation;

(2) Directly transport the manure only to an eligible receiving operation or alternative use facility unless the manure, if stackable, can be stockpiled or stored as provided in Regulation .04 or, if liquid, can be safely contained in a manner that does not pose an environmental threat to water quality;

(3) Maintain for a minimum of 3 years from date of transport inventory records which show:

(a) The name of the sending operation and the amount of manure obtained from that person;

(b) If the manure is land-applied, the name of the receiving operation and the amount of manure transported to that person; and

(c) The amount of manure stored or stockpiled;

(4) Allow the Department to review inventory records during normal business hours; and

(5) Obtain a performance bond or other security, as provided under Regulation .14 of this chapter.