Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 130b.21 - Determination of competence(a) Determination of competence for an individual nutrient management specialist shall be based on the completion of precertification training which includes an orientation training course and a written examination approved by the Department.(b) The orientation training course shall at a minimum consist of the same requirements as in § 130b.11(c) (relating to determination of competence).(c) The written examination will be proctored by the Department or its designee. The Department will administer the examination on an as needed basis, which will be determined by the number of requests for the testing. At a minimum, the successful completion of the examination will demonstrate an examinee's technical knowledge relating to nutrient management planning and nutrient management plan development in the following areas: (1) Competency in nutrient application and management.(2) Competency in crop production.(3) Competency in soil and manure testing and interpretation.(4) Understanding in determining needed BMPs related to proper utilization of nutrients and stormwater management.(5) Understanding of soil science and soil fertility.(6) Understanding of fertilizer materials and their characteristics.(7) Understanding of environmental and economic impacts associated with nutrient management.(8) Understanding of the act and other applicable laws and regulations.(9) Other areas and coursework related to the requirements in the nutrient management regulations as determined appropriate by the Department.(d) The Department may approve the use of written examinations other than the Pennsylvania nutrient management examination, if the written examinations meet the requirements in subsection (c).(e) Individual nutrient management specialists are exempt from the nutrient management plan preparation requirement.The provisions of this § 130b.21 amended December 2, 2005, effective 12/3/2005, 35 Pa.B. 6504.The provisions of this § 130b.21 amended under 3 Pa.C.S. § 508(a).
This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 130b.2 (relating to definitions); 7 Pa. Code § 130b.22 (relating to final certification); and 7 Pa. Code § 130b.31 (relating to recertification).