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DE HCR77
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Lambert
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the Delaware Nutrient Management Program, established in 1999, and its governing Commission composed of representatives from agriculture, environmental, and landscaping industries
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The Commission's mission focuses on managing nutrient generation and application to protect Delaware's ground and surface water quality while sustaining a profitable agricultural community
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The Program oversees Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in conjunction with DNREC through EPA delegated authority, requiring compliance with both federal and state regulations
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Farmers meeting minimum thresholds must obtain certification and follow certified Nutrient Management Plans, with the Program partnering with University of Delaware Cooperative Extension for education
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The Program maintains an 86% compliance rate among regulated farms through routine inspections, complaint resolution, and corrective action enforcement
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Delaware Nutrient Management Program And The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
6/26/2025