5M-3.001. Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to effect pollutant reduction through the implementation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) that may be determined to have minimal individual or cumulative adverse impacts to the water resources of the state, including requirements for agricultural operations that land-apply animal manure.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History–New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11.