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Delaware

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Delaware Department of Agriculture - Some compliance assistance to farmers through the Nutrient Management Relocation Program and the Nutrient Management Cost Sharing Program.
• Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Business and Community Services - Provides non-regulatory assistance to businesses and industrial facilities in identifying and implementing cost effective waste reduction opportunities. It is also a central point of contact for general questions about permitting and community services.
• Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Help With Permitting - Contains contact information of employees who can provide assistance with environmental permits.
• Delaware NPDES Permit Process Flowchart [PDF] - Flowchart gives permittees an overview of the activities that occur between permit application and issuance of a permit and related documents
• Delaware NPDES Permittees [PDF] - Online list of all NPDES permit holders in the state, covering a variety a industries.
• Delaware Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nutrient Management

• Delaware: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Page - Contains information on a nutrient management certification, animal waste and poultry litter quantity estimation spreadsheets, and contact information on nutrient management consultation.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Delaware Cooperative Extension, Agriculture Poultry/Livestock Page - Offers information specific to dairy management, goat management, and broilers.
• Delaware: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Page - Contains information on a nutrient management certification, animal waste and poultry litter quantity estimation spreadsheets, and contact information on nutrient management consultation.

Maryland

State Regulations

• Nutrient Management in Maryland - Maryland Department of Agriculture, Office of Resource Conservation provides a web site with links to Maryland's nutrient management laws and regulations as well as news and educational information for the regulated community.

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Maryland Department of Agriculture - Provides links to agricultural statistical information, events, and links to other agricultural related sites.
• Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Office of Resource Management - Contains links to information on the state's nutrient management law, financial assistance available for conservation, and other resource conservation links.
• Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs Program
• Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs Program Instructions
• Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Fact Sheet [PDF]
• Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Notice of Intent [PDF]
• Maryland General Discharge Permit For Discharges From CAFOs, Sample Permit [PDF]
• Maryland Industrial Surface Water Individual Discharge Permits Permit Guide 3.01
• Maryland Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Maryland Water Permit Applications and Other Forms
• University of Maryland, College of Agriculture, Pfiesteria and the Chesapeake Bay - Publication on the relationship between agriculture and Pfietsteria in the Chesapeake Bay.

Nutrient Management

• Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Office of Resource Management - Contains links to information on the state's nutrient management law, financial assistance available for conservation, and other resource conservation links.
• Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Program - Provides nutrient planning services to Maryland farmers.
• Nutrient Management in Maryland - Maryland Department of Agriculture, Office of Resource Conservation provides a web site with links to Maryland's nutrient management laws and regulations as well as news and educational information for the regulated community.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension - Provides contact information for local extension offices and access to an extensive list of publications on a variety of topics.
• Maryland: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, Nutrient Management Program - Provides nutrient planning services to Maryland farmers.
• Maryland: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agricultural Experiment Station - Offers information on research, publications, and facilities.
• Maryland: University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Provides links to academic programs, research, and a variety of information sources on topics including Farm and Business and Natural Resources.

Research

• Maryland: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agricultural Experiment Station - Offers information on research, publications, and facilities.
• Maryland: University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Provides links to academic programs, research, and a variety of information sources on topics including Farm and Business and Natural Resources.

Environmental Issues

• University of Maryland, College of Agriculture, Pfiesteria and the Chesapeake Bay - Publication on the relationship between agriculture and Pfietsteria in the Chesapeake Bay.

Pennsylvania

State Regulations

• Pennsylvania Code Chapter 91: General Provisions - Covers pollution prevention regulations, including pollution control and prevention at agricultural operations.
• Pennsylvania Code Chapter 92: NPDES Permitting, Monitoring and Compliance - Covers NPDES monitoring and compliance regulations for dischargers such as CAFOs.

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Management, Final CAFO Strategy - The final long-term strategy for meeting federal requirements for controlling the water quality impacts of CAFOs.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, CAFO Program - Has links to the CAFO NPDES Individual Permit Form, CAFO Part II Permit Form (Manure Storage Facilities), and the CAFO General Permit Form (PAG#12). The page also has links to a Livestock & Poultry Operations in Pennsylvania Fact Sheet and a CAFO NPDES General Permit Fact Sheet.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, NPDES and Water Quality Monitoring Permitting Programs Permits and Forms - Provides links to NPDES individual and general permit application forms. The page also contains links to the Pennsylvania strategy requirements for CAFOs decision tree, comment/response document, and manure export information.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nutrient Management and Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program - Provides information on nutrient management efforts and other programs that impact CAFOs in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service, Animal Feeding Operations

Nutrient Management

• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nutrient Management and Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Program - Provides information on nutrient management efforts and other programs that impact CAFOs in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension and Outreach Agriculture page - Includes information on beef, dairy, horses, swine, and poultry operations, as well as nutrient management, soils testing, composting and natural rendering, and pond management.
• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Nutrient Management page - Contains information about nutrient management in Pennsylvania and links to other sources of nutrient management assistance.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension and Outreach Agriculture page - Includes information on beef, dairy, horses, swine, and poultry operations, as well as nutrient management, soils testing, composting and natural rendering, and pond management.
• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Nutrient Management page - Contains information about nutrient management in Pennsylvania and links to other sources of nutrient management assistance.

Virginia

State Regulations

• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nutrient Management Program - The Virginia DCR Soil and Water Conservation page has information about nutrient management including information on nutrient management training in the state.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia State Water Control Law and Water Resources Statutes [PDF] - Contains an overview of Virginia water regulations which regulate animal feeding operations.
• Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Exam Schedules - Explains how to become a certified nutrient management planner in Virginia. The site includes entrance qualifications, schedule for classes and exams, directions, and contact information.
• Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit Regulations [PDF]

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• Virginia Agricultural Statistics Service
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Agricultural Stewardship Program - Works with farmers and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to resolve water quality problems reported to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service.
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Agriculture: Facts and Figures
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, CAFO Inspection Checklist [PDF] - The checklist is used by state staff during the inspection and compliance process for holders of Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System or Virginia Pollution Abatement permits.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Litter Transfer Tracking Form [PDF] - To document the manure sold or given away, which must be completed in order to be in compliance with the General Permit Regulation for Poultry.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Pollution Abatement General Permit for Poultry Waste Management [PDF] - Must be submitted when any confined poultry feeding operation applies for coverage under the VPA General Permit for poultry waste management.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Program - Confined animal feeding operations are covered by a Virginia Pollution Abatement individual or general permit. A separate Virginia Pollution Abatement general permit covers confined poultry feeding operations for poultry waste management.
• Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nutrient Management

• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nutrient Management Program - The Virginia DCR Soil and Water Conservation page has information about nutrient management including information on nutrient management training in the state.
• Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Exam Schedules - Explains how to become a certified nutrient management planner in Virginia. The site includes entrance qualifications, schedule for classes and exams, directions, and contact information.

Best Management Practices and Controls

• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Construction Assistance Program, Low Interest Loans for Agricultural Best Management Practices - VA DEQ provides low interest loans for agricultural best management practices (BMPs), using Virginia's Revolving Loan Fund (VRFL).

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Cooperative Extension, Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy - Provides information links to research, reports, and guides for the management, maintenance and marketing of these animals.

Funding

• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Construction Assistance Program, Low Interest Loans for Agricultural Best Management Practices - VA DEQ provides low interest loans for agricultural best management practices (BMPs), using Virginia's Revolving Loan Fund (VRFL).

West Virginia

State Regulations

• West Virginia Code of State Rules, NPDES Program

State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications

• West Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nutrient Management

• West Virginia University, Center for Agricultural and Natural Resources Development - Provides information on the agriculture program and information on farm management, risk management, beef and dairy operations, poultry operations, and nutrient management.

Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities

• West Virginia University, Center for Agricultural and Natural Resources Development - Provides information on the agriculture program and information on farm management, risk management, beef and dairy operations, poultry operations, and nutrient management.
• West Virginia University, West Virginia Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station - Offers information on the station's history and purpose, staff, funding sources, policies, research centers (including experimental and demonstration farms), research focus areas, and projects in progress.

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• EPA Programs - Provides links to specific EPA programs and initiatives related to Animal Feeding Operations.
• Other Federal Programs - Links to programs at USDA, Department of Energy, and other federal agencies.
• State Regulations - Links to state AFO/CAFO regulations and requirements.
• State Web Sites, Permits, and Other Publications - Links to state AFO/CAFO web sites, state agricultural web sites, example general and individual CAFO permits, fact sheets, inspection forms, guidance, and compliance assistance publications
• Nutrient Management - Information and tools to help develop nutrient management plans, including state technical standards.
• Livestock and Trade Associations - Links to trade associations involved with the livestock industry.
• Best Management Practices and Controls - Links to web site and documents highlighting best management practices related to controlling discharges from AFOs/CAFOs.
• Cooperative Extension and Land Grant Universities - Links to land grant universities, extensions, and other universities conducting agricultural research and providing assistance to the agricultural community.
• Research - Links to research projects and papers developed by universities and other institutions.
• Funding - Funding options for AFOs/CAFOs, including federal funding programs.
• Environmental Issues - Links to information about water quality, air quality, public health, and energy issues associated with AFOs/CAFOs.

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