Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 130e.22 - Certification requirements(a)General criteria for Level 1 commercial manure haulers. (1) A person acting as a commercial manure hauler shall obtain certification as a Level 1 commercial manure hauler prior to transporting manure.(2) A person certified as a Level 1 commercial manure hauler shall be qualified to transport manure only.(3) The transportation of manure shall be done as a contract agent for an agricultural operator or a certified commercial manure broker. A Level 1 certified commercial manure hauler, may transport manure as an employee or agent of a certified commercial manure broker or a Level 3 certified commercial manure hauler. A Level 1 certified commercial manure hauler may not land apply manure.(b)Application for Level 1 commercial manure hauler certification. Submission of the completed, signed and verified work sheet, along with the appropriate certification fee, to the Department shall act as the application for a Level 1 commercial manure hauler certificate. A copy of the completed, signed and verified work sheet shall act as a temporary certificate. The Level 1 hauler shall keep that copy with him at all times until a final certification is issued by the Department. Upon completion of the work sheet, the commercial manure hauler or commercial manure broker verifying the work sheet shall fax or scan and e-mail the verified work sheet to the Department. The commercial manure hauler or broker verifying the work sheet shall be responsible for mailing the original work sheet and the certification fee to the Department within 5 business days of its completion. Upon receiving the completed, signed and verified work sheet, along with the proper certification fee, the Department will mail a Level 1 commercial manure hauler final certification to the holder of the temporary certificate.