Rule 40-16-6-.04 - Nutrient Management Plan Certification(1) A NMP Specialist shall be considered certified when the applicant demonstrates competency in all of the above listed areas of training. The Department shall issue a certificate to the NMP Specialist upon the successful completion of training and certification.(2) A NMP Specialist must receive a minimum of 4 hours continuing education every two years from the date of the original certification. The NMP Specialist should assure that education subject matter is pertinent to nutrient management planning and should maintain documenting records. The Department may request the NMP Specialist to provide proof of such continuing education. (a) Failure of a NMP Specialist to receive continuing education will result in suspension of certification and may require recertification.(b) Each Certified Nutrient Management Plan Specialist certification may be reviewed at least once every three years by the Department. The Department will review NMPs prepared by the specialist. If an individual fails to meet the criteria for the NMP Specialist, the status will be revoked and the individual must be recertified.(3) The Department has final authority over training, certification and continuing education.(4) The Department shall provide the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division with a current list of Certified Nutrient Management Plan Specialists upon request.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-16-6-.04
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-20et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Nutrient Management Plan Certification" adopted. F. July 23, 2001; eff. August 12, 2001.