Section 2010.3 - Commercial manure hauler and broker certification program(a) Duty and responsibility of the department.--(1) The department shall establish, within 18 months of the effective date of this act, in consultation with the commission and the board, a commercial manure hauler and broker certification program for the purpose of certifying persons as certified manure haulers or brokers. The department shall by regulation establish such terms, conditions and fees for certification as it deems appropriate.(2) For purposes of the certification program, the department shall develop, in consultation with the commission and the board, such training and educational requirements, testing and other criteria as it deems necessary for certification. Training shall at a minimum address the following topics:(i) Laws and regulations pertaining to manure application.(ii) Information necessary for understanding and following a nutrient management plan and nutrient balance sheet.(iii) Best management practices with respect to manure hauling and application, transport safety procedures, calibration of application rates for various types of application equipment, setbacks from water sources and property lines, nutrient runoff concerns and incorporation techniques.(iv) Recordkeeping by certified manure haulers or brokers necessary to meet all regulatory requirements of this act and the act of May 20, 1993 (P.L. 12, No. 6) , known as the Nutrient Management Act.(v) Certified manure broker training shall include procedures necessary for the development and filing of a nutrient balance sheet.(b) Training program approval.-- The department shall have the authority to approve, for the purposes of training and education, programs developed by The Pennsylvania State University and other educational institutions or entities that meet the requirements of this section.2004, June 28, P.L. 454, No. 49, §3, effective in 60 days [ 8/27/2004].