PA Ag Compliance 102.4 (a) Update

Lancaster, PA – February 24, 2011
State College, PA – March 2, 2011
Ligonier, PA – March 10, 2011

Sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, PA Department of Environmental Protection, State Conservation Commission, and the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.

The purpose of this training was to impart information on Chapter 102.4(a) regulations, discuss agency roles, and collect input from participants on the information presented. Here are the presentations from the PA Ag Compliance 102.4(a) Update for those who participated in a training event as well as those who were unable to attend. We look forward to continuing the discussion on these topics as we move forward.

- Steve Taglang, Chief, Div. of Conservation Districts & Nutrient Management., DEP
- Dan Dostie, State Resource Conservationist, NRCS

Click here for a fact sheet on NRCS’s role in addressing regulations.

Presentations

• Major Points for 102.4 Written E&S Plan for Agriculture
  Don Fiesta, Hydrogeologist, DEP
• NRCS Conservation Planning and Plans. How the BMP Portion of Conservation Plans Can be Used to Fulfill Ch 102 Requirements if Implemented
  Mark Goodson, State Agronomist, NRCS
• Animal Heavy Use Areas – Engineered Practices and Alternative Approaches
  Pete Vanderstappen, agricultural engineer, NRCS
  Hosea Latshaw, state conservation engineer, NRCS
• T Over Rotation Conservation Tillage Matrix 2.0
  Mark Goodson, State Agronomist, NRCS
• Map Discussion
  Don Fiesta, Hydrogeologist, DEP
• Near Stream Cropland BMPs
  Bill Clouser, nutrient management program supervisor, SCC
• Permitting Issues
  Jennifer Orr, Chief, NPDES Construction & Erosion, DEP
  Dean Auchenbach,  Bureau of Water Quality Protection, DEP

Click here for more information on Chapter 102.4(a) on DEP’s website.