(1)

Standards for Animal Manure Storage Facilities.

(a)

The standards for design, management and construction of animal manure storage facilities and transfer systems are those in standards and specifications number 313, 634 and 719 of the technical guide.

(b)

The standard for closure of an animal manure storage facility are those set forth in "Closure of Waste Impoundments", number 360 of the technical guide.

(2)

Standards for Management and Utilization of Animal Manure and Other Nutrients.

(a)

The standards for management and utilization of animal manure and other nutrients are those in standards 590 of the technical guide.

(b)

Nitrogen fertilizer rates shall not exceed recommended rates using the UW-Extension "Nitrogen Source and $ Rate of Return Calculator", unless approved by Portage County LWCD. The Portage County LWCD will initially seek compliance with this section by educating the nutrient management plan writer, operator responsible for plan implementation and landowner (if not operator) on the standards contained in this section.

(c)

Organic Amendments shall not be allowed to run off areas of concentration or off a field site during or after application.

(d)

a.

Manure irrigation practices are not allowed unless the following conditions are implemented:

1.

Five hundred foot setback from wetted perimeter to dwelling or occupied building

2.

Two hundred fifty foot setback from wetted perimeter to dwelling or occupied building if wind direction is parallel to or away from building and manure has been treated to reduce pathogens

3.

No setback required with permission granted by dwelling or building occupant

4.

Night-time applications are not allowed unless manure has been treated to reduce pathogens

5.

Applications are not allowed if wind speed is greater than 15 mph