Rule 40-16-5-.03 - Animal Feeding Operator Training(1) An Animal Feeding Operator shall be considered trained when the applicant successfully completes a minimum of 2 days instruction on the following: (a) Understanding state regulations and water quality laws,(b) Comprehensive nutrient management planning,(c) Best management practices for manure storage, treatment and land application,(d) Monitoring and record keeping,(e) Pollution prevention and alternative treatment systems, and(f) Odor and atmospheric emissions.(2) Training will be developed and delivered by the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service or other subject matter experts as deemed appropriate by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Training will be structured to address the needs of operators of differing sizes and various waste management technologies. The Georgia Department of Agriculture shall approve the use of all such training materials and methods.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-16-5-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-20et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Operator Training" adopted. F. June 6, 2000; eff. June 26, 2000.Amended: Rule retitled "Animal Feeding Operator Training". F. June 5, 2001; eff. June 25, 2001.