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The Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations (4VAC50-85) establish the minimum qualifications for individuals who prepare nutrient management plans, as well as the minimum components and content of such plans. Nutrient management plans address nutrient applications to both urban landscapes and agricultural operations; these plans improve and protect water quality by using best management practices, such as timing, rate, and placement of fertilizer, manure, and biosolids for both urban and agricultural purposes. The Board is undertaking this regulatory action in response to comments received during a periodic review and to further support Department initiatives. Specifically, the Board authorized this regulatory action to consider concerns related to: (i) the need to more quickly and proactively update the Standards and Criteria and other reference material included in the Documents Incorporated by Reference section of the regulations; (ii) the use of outdated or unnecessary definitions; (iii) incorporating the use of precision agriculture practices and plans; (iv) updating the fees required for training and certification; (v) increasing the flexibility in reporting mechanisms for certified nutrient management planners; and (vi) clarifying recommendations versus requirements throughout the regulations.
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