Lesson 32: Best Management Practices

The goal of this assessment tool is to help you identify the best management practices (BMPs) required by current regulations. For each issue listed (left column) of the worksheets, identify if this issue is currently regulated and determine if your operation is in compliance with these rules (right column).

Name of Operation:

Date:

Regulatory Issue	Is this issue addressed by regulations?	Is my livestock/poultry operation in compliance?
Are you required to develop a Manure Utilization Plan for your farm?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are specific BMPs required?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are you required to annually calibrate your manure spreader or irrigation equipment?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are specific structures or practices required on your farm to prevent or minimize spills?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are you required to inspect application sites following manure application? When?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are you required to have an Emergency Action Plan to address spills during manure application?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are you required to contact a regulatory agency following a spill or manure runoff?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Other:	Summarize:

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